Harrisonblog

There are many communities online now that offer the ability for consumers to post questions and get them answered by professionals in the real estate and mortgage industries. One of my favorites to frequent is Trulia Voices. Simply ask a question and a plethora of real estate agents will see that question, and many will [...]

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Due to the slow real estate market, I get a LOT of phone calls, emails, and inquiries through our website from people who are looking for a home to rent. Our team typically does not broker leases between owners and renters — however, I want to help when someone contacts me. So I’ve [...]

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The Fifth Annual Farmers Insurance Study reported that Harrisonburg, Virginia is the 8th most secure place to live in the small town category of the United States. MarketWatch.com published an article with the rankings, and how Farmers Insurance ranked each locale.
The rankings, compiled by database experts at www.bestplaces.net, took into consideration crime statistics, extreme [...]

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WHSV reported that Harrisonburg’s City Council met to re-draw the lines for where city residents go to vote (due in part because a mass of folks voted at Stone Spring Elementary on this past Election Day — more than 6,700 voters!). Read the full article here.

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I did not grow up in Harrisonburg *gasp*. I grew up in Washington State. My family still lives there. And they are coming to visit this week! It got me thinking about how folks can arrive in Harrisonburg. I did a bit of research, and here are your transportation options.

Plane. Flying in? Most of us [...]

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As the Marketing Director for The Harrisonburg Homes Team, it is one of my responsibilities to get our team name out to consumers. So, to show you some of our efforts, I wanted to let you know where you can find us online, and of course, give you an invitation to join us! We’d like [...]

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The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) surveys home buyers and sellers on an annual basis, and they have published their findings for 2008. Here is a glimpse at the type of folks buying:

Married Couples: 61%
Single Women: 20%
Single Men: 10%
Unmarried Couples: 7%
Other: 2%

Compared to the past 5 surveys, first-time home buyers accounted for a larger portion [...]

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Interest rates are low right now… really low. So, is now a good time to refinance your home mortgage? Here are some things you’ll need in order to qualify. Note: To know for certain, talk to your mortgage broker. He or she can give you the facts about your specific situation.

Impeccable credit is always a [...]

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Although Harrisonburg is a great place to live, it is always a good idea to get away for a weekend here and there throughout the year. Harrisonburg is within driving distance of many fabulous get-aways, so pack your bag, hop in the car, and drive a couple of hours to one of these destinations:

Thomas Jefferson’s [...]

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Let’s just state the obvious: the economy is in (or close to) a depression. So, how can we stay positive — especially about the real estate market — in this negative economic climate? It seems too unstable to be really confident in buying or selling, but things aren’t always what they seem.
The Wall Street Journal [...]

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