Harrisonblog

Our team developed a resourceful and comprehensive relocation guide for clients who are thinking about moving to the Harrisonburg area. It has come in very handy for many folks who have moved to the area, and we want to keep relocators informed of what can benefit them by moving to the area. So, we updated [...]

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The EPA wrote a new rule that will take effect on April 22, 2010 that requires contractors doing remodeling work on buildings — homes, child care centers, and schools — built prior to 1978 have an EPA certification. The reason? Lead-based paint. It can be very harmful to children and adults when disturbed.
According to The [...]

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Subscribing to, or following, a blog can be very handy. It allows you as a reader to have all of a blog’s posts in one spot, along with any other blogs you follow, so that you aren’t having to navigate through the web to each blog you love every day. In other words, bring all [...]

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Many first time home buyers — and even some folks who have owned in the past and are currently renting — are just unsure about whether or not they should purchase a home. It is important to weigh your options before purchasing because it is likely the largest purchase you will make in your life.
So, [...]

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So far, 2010 has been an eventful year in terms of snowfall. In late 2009, the snow fell in huge amounts around Christmas time, and again fell in bundles starting a few weeks ago, and continuing yet again today. According to WHSV, Harrisonburg will experience record snowfall for this winter if we get 1/10 of [...]

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The new year has begun, and things are already looking promising for 2010 in our local real estate market! Last month, we looked over the market stats for the entire year 2009, which showed us that it was a tough year with home sales and prices down a pretty significant amount. Well, this year is [...]

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Pleasant Hill Acres is a quiet neighborhood located in the heart of Harrisonburg, nestled between Main Street and High Street, with mature trees and wide streets. The only traffic that runs through this neighborhood is from those that are visiting the neighborhood for a specific purpose. In other words: through traffic is prohibited, which provides [...]

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Going green is a big deal, believe it or not. It is important to keep our earth clean so that future generations will be able to enjoy it as much as we have. The first step to understanding how to improve the environment around you is to find your carbon footprint. How much carbon dioxide [...]

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A high number of showings is a great sign. It means that buyers are out there, checking out potential new homes. For sellers, it means there is a higher probability that their home will be shown, and in the end, sold! For the past three months, we’ve posted about showing activity at Kline May Realty, [...]

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When first time home buyers begin thinking about purchasing a home, their first thought is usually, “Can I afford it?” or “Do I have enough money?” These are valid questions, and do need to be answered before you begin your home search.
The first step in the process of purchasing a home should be visiting with [...]

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