Harrisonblog

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 [...]

[Read more →]

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 [...]

[Read more →]

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 [...]

[Read more →]

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:

Want to see more? Check out our online relocation [...]

[Read more →]

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 [...]

[Read more →]

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 [...]

[Read more →]

The real estate market is seeing the “house swap” as an increasingly popular trend this year. Back in the day, vacationers would frequently swap houses for a week or two (like in the movie The Holiday from a couple years ago), but this is 2008. The economy has changed. Why not trade in your house [...]

[Read more →]

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 [...]

[Read more →]

See our previous post about relocation. We want to give you a better idea of what Harrisonburg looks like. Remember, this is just a small sampling. Enjoy!

[Read more →]

If you (or someone you know) is thinking about moving to the Harrisonburg area, we have just the information you need! Our team has worked hard to put together a comprehensive Relocation Guide for Harrisonburg and the surrounding areas. The information is at your fingertips at www.HarrisonburgHomes.com/relocation and we are always available to assist those [...]

[Read more →]