Author Archives: Lisa Oates

About Lisa Oates

Lisa is the creative mind behind The Harrisonburg Homes Team, providing streamlined content management, quality authorship, and graphic design for Harrisonblog. She's passionate about blogging, enjoying life, and a good cup of coffee.

Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: April 2017

As the spring season ebbs into summer, we're seeing a bit of a slow down in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham real estate market, but we're incredibly upbeat about how our local market is faring so far this year. Both buyers and sellers are experiencing positive results in their real estate endeavors, and we've had a lot of fun helping our clients navigate through their transactions. Take a look at our April 2017 Market Report!

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Free Fitness: Trails, Events, & Athletics in Harrisonburg

If you love breaking a sweat, Harrisonburg has a lot of great options. Although there are several fitness centers in our Friendly City, sometimes, you just need to work out without spending a dime. We rounded up a comprehensive list of free places to get fit in and around Harrisonburg.

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Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: March 2017

We're officially smack dab in the middle of the spring real estate market, which is both thrilling and exhausting, but always gives us a good idea of how our local market is shaping the months ahead. For instance, we've already seen a big boost in contracts, which will eventually turn into a big boost in sales. Plus, prices continue to inch upward. Check out the highlights in our March 2017 Market Report!

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Best Sweet Spots in Harrisonburg

SUGAR! Oh boy, do we love our sweets. The decadence and delight that can be found in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are almost sinful. Without further ado... here are the best sweet spots in our Friendly City.

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Behold, the All-New Harrisonburg Homes Website

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website! Featuring a modern design and streamlined user experience, with powerful tools and a whole new online real estate experience. Take a look and let us know what you think!

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Spring Home Maintenance Guide: Tasks to Tackle Around Your Home

Our gorgeous Shenandoah Valley is springing back to life after the doldrums of winter, and that means it is time to get our homes -- and yards -- back in order. Spring cleaning can be an overwhelming project that honestly seems so daunting that a lot of people just don't do it at all. Take it one task at a time! Follow our simple guide to finishing your spring home maintenance tasks.

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