Archives: September 2009

What Appraisers Look For in Determining Home Values

Appraisers play an important role in the real estate industry. Once a contract is in place on a home, an appraiser — usually sent by the lender due to loan requirements — goes to the home, walks through and around it, and makes notes on the property to determine the...

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The Difference Between a Foreclosure and a Short Sale

Lets face it, the economy is cold, bad, not fun right now. When the economy goes sour, so does the financial welfare of most of us. For the housing market, this means that many folks need to sell their homes, foreclose, or do a short sale. What is the difference...

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Harrisonburg Neighborhood Tour: Belmont Estates

Belmont is the largest neighborhood on the west side of the city, with homes from the 1960s up to the present day. It is known for wide streets, friendly neighbors, and stunning western views. There’s also a small community-maintained park in the center of Belmont with tennis courts. Many homes...

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Fall Gardening Guide: What You Should Be Doing Now

Fall gardening is often overlooked, but it is essential to get in the dirt now in order to have a spectacular spring and summer garden. Here are a few things you can do this fall to get great color (and great lawns!) after winter subsides. Water. If we don’t get...

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Harrisonburg Neighborhood Tour: Stone Spring

Stone Spring is a small community located on the southeast side of Harrisonburg across from Stone Spring Elementary School. This neighborhood is in close proximity to city conveniences, and has easy access to all parts of Harrisonburg via Port Republic Road, Stone Spring Road, and Neff Avenue. Homes in this...

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