A free community event is coming to Harrisonburg’s Turner Pavilion on Sunday, September 15, called Harrisonburg Park Jam. This will benefit Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance and helps to promote the area’s vibrant arts culture and add to the downtown music scene. According to the hosts: “The concept of the event is...
The SAVE Act: Qualify for Larger Loan or Better Rate with Energy Efficient Home
Most of you already know that homeowners can get a tax break when making their homes more energy efficient, but did you know that the possibility exists for you to qualify for a larger loan or a better interest rate if the home you’re purchasing is deemed energy efficient? A...
Grilled Cheese Mania to Host Fundraiser for Local Lady with Rare Disease
Our friend, Haley Chico, has been struggling with a rare disease for about a decade — and she’s only 20 years old — going back and forth with doctors and surgeons on her journey to find out what exactly was going on inside her young body. Turns out, she has Ehlers-Danlos...
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac To Be Discontinued?
President Obama has urged, in essence, the shutting down of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac backed securities, which includes the traditional 30-year insured loan. He gave a speech at the beginning of August with his ideas on how to go about doing this and why. AgBeat, a highly respected and...
Harrisonburg Area Real Estate Market Report: July 2013
The Harrisonburg real estate market has been truly positive throughout most of the year, and July has contributed to the great results of this year as well! Sales and contracts are both up, sales prices are up, and price per square foot is up, too. Check out the stats: Year-to-date...
Harrisonburg’s CubanBurger Renovated and Re-Opened
Several months ago, CubanBurger, located on Water Street in downtown Harrisonburg, was tucked in the back of Wine on Water (which is now closed) and adjoined with All Things Virginia (which has since moved). Fast forward to today, and we find CubanBurger has taken over all of this space, renovated...