Harrisonblog

If you are like me, for every 10 people you meet, one of them will likely be a Rosetta Stone employee. Even though this is already a large and thriving company here in Harrisonburg, they are planning to expand and add 100 new jobs. This is great news in such a dreary economy. Rosetta Stone [...]

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This article was just published by WHSV (Harrisonburg’s TV station):
Attorney General Bob McDonnell announced Monday that Virginia has joined a nationwide settlement agreement with Countrywide Financial Corporation. The settlement will provide about $8.4 billion in home loan and foreclosure relief to as many as 397,000 homeowners across the country, including projected relief of $212.8 million [...]

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Our team is proud to announce that we are now Trulia Pro members, which means that we can do a lot more for our listings on Trulia. We’ve been blogging and making our presence known on Trulia for some time now, but we have just stepped up our marketing efforts yet again by signing up [...]

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Heard of the “Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008?” This bill was signed into law by President Bush in October. It extends tax credits for energy efficient home improvements made in 2009. This would include things like new energy efficient windows, doors, roofs, insulation, and so on. To read more about this Act and to [...]

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“A 2007 public opinion survey found that homeowners in Virginia were eager to join an organization that could look after and represent their best interests. In response to that need, the Virginia Association of REALTORS® and local associations of REALTORS® around Virginia have started the Virginia Homeowners Alliance” (Virginia Homeowners Alliance website).
The mission of this [...]

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I just read this excellent and informative post by Rudy Bachraty of Trulia entitled “How to Pick the Best Real Estate Agent for You.” It gives steps to find your ideal real estate agent in your region — either online or offline.
Before your start doing your homework, I want you to envision your ideal real [...]

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Earlier this week I received a copy of the Winter 2009 “Activity Guide” from Harrisonburg’s Department of Parks & Recreation. Thumbing through it, I was reminded of the great resources offered by the city to residents and non-residents alike. And a lot of the activities are free or cheap — a plus given [...]

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The Daily News-Record carried this AP story on its front page today about the struggle between Wal-Mart and local preservationists in nearby Orange County. Click here to “watch” the growth of the mega-chain on a map of America, covering 42 years and more than 3,000 stores in roughly 60 seconds. And here’s a [...]

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