We’ve mentioned Dayton several times before on Harrisonblog, but never really at an in-depth level. Located just a couple minutes southwest of the city, it is a wonderful, charming town with a population of about 1,200 folks, a plethora of locally owned shops and restaurants, a Cargill turkey plant, the...
The 4th El Charro Location in Bridgewater
El Charro has long been an area favorite for Mexican cuisine and a relaxed, casual dining atmosphere. It has been so popular that owners (and brothers) Juan and Roy Gallardo decided to open a new location in Bridgewater. Last January, they purchased the old Hardee’s building on the corner of Main...
Harrisonburg Area Real Estate Market Report: October 2012
Fall is such an invigorating time in the Shenandoah Valley. There are always an abundance of fun events happening — apple festivals, halloween parties, pie baking contests, craft fairs — and the overall mood in the area is pleasant. The local real estate market has felt equally as pleasant this...
Purchasing Land In Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
It is definitely more popular to purchase an already-built home than it is to purchase a piece of land in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. We’d be willing to bet this is true for 99% of communities across the nation. But that does not mean the land market is non-existent. New...
Harrisonburg Area Real Estate Market Report: September 2012
Autumn is officially here, and we are blessed to live in the Shenandoah Valley, where the vibrant colors pop along the mountains and the temperatures drop to a cool 50 – 60 degrees, with an occasional warm afternoon. The local real estate market typically dips during the fall months in...
Bicycling Resources and Events In and Around Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg has been working hard to improve its bicycle-friendliness over the past decade, adding bike paths in many areas of the city and beyond, extended roadside shoulders to accommodate for safer biking, and even holding several biking events throughout the year. Here are a few resources for finding information about...