Harrisonblog

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

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What Are The Odds You Can Buy a New House in The Harrisonburg Area?

October 14th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

With the economic turmoil that has been occurring in 2009, it seems fair to think that new construction is basically obsolete throughout the nation, let alone the local real estate market. However, there has been a lot of construction happening this year. How can that be? Construction material prices have plummeted over the past year [...]

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Harrisonburg Neighborhood Tour: Monte Vista Estates

August 27th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

Monte Vista Estates is one of the newest neighborhoods on the west side of Harrisonburg (but outside city limits), with homes built in the 2000s up to the present day. Prices range from about $300,000 to $400,000–with a few over $500,000. This neighborhood is in the Turner Ashby High School District, and is located just [...]

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Top 11 Reasons You Should Relocate to Harrisonburg

August 6th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

Why 11? We couldn’t stick to just 10, plus we like to be a little different!
We’ve said it before… we are the relocation specialists at Kline May Realty. Chris Rooker, our team leader, is the Director of Relocation Services at the brokerage, and we have put together a lot of helpful information for those thinking [...]

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Tags: Places · Relocation

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Things To Do in Harrisonburg With Kids

July 28th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No 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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Tags: Fun · Places · Relocation

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Cost of Living in The Shenandoah Valley

July 22nd, 2009 by Lisa Oates · 1 Comment

Moving to a new area can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to figure out how your new lifestyle will compare to your old one, especially in terms of cost of living. To help, I’ve put together a little chart comparing different areas within the Shenandoah Valley. This will assist you in determining where exactly [...]

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Every Homeowner Should Schedule Regular Termite Inspections

April 22nd, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

Termites. That word sends chills down my spine. When I hear “termites” I visualize the termites chewing up my home in a matter of seconds — sort of like on cartoons. They don’t eat through homes that fast, but they can cause some serious damage. So to keep your home safe from termites, you should [...]

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Tour of Virginia Bike Race

April 17th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

May 1st and 2nd will mark the annual Tour of Virginia Bicycle Race in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. There was talk of the race changing to go from Downtown Harrisonburg to Reddish Knob, but as far as I can tell, that is not confirmed at this point. Children and pets are welcome! This bike race [...]

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Virginia Will Soon Cut Down on Cul-de-Sacs

March 26th, 2009 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

According to WHSV, Governor Tim Kaine has new policies in place to cut down on cul-de-sacs, starting this July. Why? It will create better “flow” through neighborhoods for emergency vehicles, school buses, and public transportation. It could also be cost effective — snow plows, street sweepers, garbage trucks, etc. wouldn’t have to weave in and [...]

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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:

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

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Tags: Relocation

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Ugly Buildings

November 14th, 2008 by Lisa Oates · No Comments

When you are looking for a new home, curb appeal is a big part of deciding whether or not to actually look at a home. The curve of the roof lines, the silhouette of the home, the style of construction, the building materials, and the architecture are all things to consider when choosing your home [...]

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