Harrisonblog

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

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Living in a College Town Costs Less!

November 12th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · 1 Comment

Harrisonburg is home to James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University, and is also near colleges like Bridgewater College, Blue Ridge Community College, Massanutten Technical College, National College of Business and Technology, and down the road, Mary Baldwin. Living in a college town costs less than the average! Many college towns around the nation have [...]

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Harrisonburg Neighborhood Tour: Highland Park

November 4th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · 1 Comment

Highland Park is an established neighborhood that has been developed over the past 20 years. This grand neighborhood features mature trees, scenic views, and gently rolling terrain. This community is one-of-a-kind in the Harrisonburg area. Highland Park is convenient to shopping, schools, and amenities—and is very close to the new hospital site. (Not to mention [...]

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Can You Really Buy a House in Good Condition for $150,000?

September 25th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

The Harrisonburg area has relatively good home prices. In fact the average price of a home in our area is around $250,000. Add that to a great location with lots of amenities and conveniences, wonderful community, and low cost of living, and you’ve got yourself a deal!
Some folks, though, simply can’t afford a home for [...]

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Harrisonburg Neighborhood Tour: Avalon Woods

September 8th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

Avalon Woods is a townhome community located in close proximity to city conveniences. This neighborhood has a number of homes with impressive views of the hillside and Harrisonburg. Some back up to green space, some have garages, some have decks, some have patios, some have basements, some have three bedrooms, and some have two master [...]

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Harrisonburg Neighborhood Tour: Crossroads Farm

August 7th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

Harrisonburg is filled with a wide variety of subdivisions and neighborhoods that are sure to please any home buyer. Because there is such an array of housing options in our area, I decided to start a series of posts about the neighborhoods Harrisonburg has to offer, including information such as location, average sales price, average [...]

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Local Housing Market “Dramatically” Slower

December 19th, 2008 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

An interesting article published by the Daily News Record:
While Harrisonburg has escaped the sky-high foreclosure rates seen elsewhere around the country, slowing home sales have still hit the area hard.
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How to Find a Rental in Harrisonburg

December 16th, 2008 by Chris Rooker · 3 Comments

Due to the slow real estate market, I get a LOT of phone calls, emails, and inquiries through our website from people who are looking for a home to rent. Our team typically does not broker leases between owners and renters — however, I want to help when someone contacts me. So I’ve [...]

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