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People, Places, Events, and Issues in Harrisonburg
(with an emphasis on real estate)

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Bridgewater Lawn Party This Weekend!

July 17th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

The Town of Bridgewater hosts the Bridgewater Lawn Party each July, and it started this past Wednesday, but ends up tonight and tomorrow night with parades and festivities. Tonight at 7:00 PM, the firefighter’s parade will take over the main streets of Bridgewater and end up at Harrison Park (the lawn party grounds) where folks [...]

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Bear Sighting in Bridgewater

June 25th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

A black bear is taking a nap in a tree on Sandstone Lane in Bridgewater right now. Amazing! As he tries to sleep, a small crowd gathers and some folks snap some photos while catching up with neighbors and friends.
We couldn’t resist sharing a photo with you, too.

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Bypass Around Bridgewater May Be Approved

April 7th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

The discussion of constructing a bypass around the Town of Bridgewater is back on the table after 24 years of contemplation. Residents of Bridgewater are mostly in agreement that this bypass needs to be built, but opposition is coming from those just outside of Bridgewater town limits. The Town of Bridgewater has made it clear [...]

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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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A “Massive” New Real Estate Project in Harrisonburg

January 17th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

A new 160-acre real estate development is proposed to be built on the Harrisonburg City / Rockingham County border by the Post Office on the South end of town. This project is awaiting zoning approval, but is likely to get the “OK.”

The complex will include 384 residences in the form of 62 single-family homes, 96 [...]

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The ‘Burbs

October 16th, 2008 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

My husband and I just recently moved to one of Harrisonburg’s suburbs — Bridgewater. Bridgewater is a quaint and cozy little town with a population of about 5,000. (In other words, most people know most people in this town.) The number one reason we decided to move to Bridgewater was to be closer to my [...]

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Bridgewater Yard Sale

September 26th, 2008 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

It is that time again — the annual Fall Yard Sale Day in Bridgewater! Tomorrow morning (even during early hours!), the Town of Bridgewater will be busting at the seams with folks perusing through yard after yard of gently used goods at great prices. You never know what you might find, so make sure you [...]

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