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Entries Tagged as 'Relocation'

Things To Do in Harrisonburg With Kids

July 28th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · 3 Comments




Specializing in relocation gives us an opportunity to show newcomers what Harrisonburg has to offer. There are many times that folks want to know what there is to do in our area in terms of entertainment, especially with regards to kids. So I’ve come up with a list of things to do in Harrisonburg with [...]

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Reasons Why Harrisonburg Home Values are Steady

July 15th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments




If you’ve been keeping an eye on the real estate market over the last year or so, you probably know that places like Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Miami have gone through some tough times with regards to home values dropping. Like, a lot. Like, hundreds of thousands of dollars down. Not cool.
The good news is [...]

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Get To Know Harrisonburg: Links, Maps, and a Guide

March 24th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments




When I first moved to Harrisonburg almost 5 years ago, it was confusing! I had moved from the West Coast and was used to roads being laid out like grids, I hadn’t lived in a college town as a “townie,” and I was still on the job hunt. It was difficult because I wasn’t used [...]

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Visiting Harrisonburg? Find a Place to Stay!

March 17th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments




Our real estate team has put in hours of work to provide you with a Relocation Guide full of valuable information for those moving to the Harrisonburg area. So to highlight our Lodging section, here is a list of some great places to stay in Harrisonburg during your next visit:
Bed & Breakfasts

By the Side of [...]

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Comparing Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Schools

March 9th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · 1 Comment




If you are considering relocating to the Harrisonburg area, and if you have children that are or will be attending public school, it is important to get the facts straight about our local schools. Here are some basic statistics and enrollment figures for our local high schools:

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Harrisonburg Ranked in Top Ten for Secure Places to Live

December 15th, 2008 by Lisa Oates · 1 Comment




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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Travel to Harrisonburg: Your Transportation Options

December 9th, 2008 by Lisa Oates · 2 Comments




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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