Congress Restored FHA Loan Limits… At Least For Now

Remember back in August when we posted about potential changes to the FHA loan limits across the nation, and how they wouldn’t really affect home buyers in the Shenandoah Valley? Well, good news came last week (for those that would have been or have already been affected) as Congress passed...

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Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) Gets An Update

Back in 2009, the Home Affordable Refinance Program (otherwise known as HARP) was born. This is a government-run program that allows home owners with Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loans to refinance at a lower interest rate, even if their home is way under valued. HARP recently got a face-lift....

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Harrisonburg Area Real Estate Market Report: October 2011

In September’s Market Report, we posted about the increase in sales over last year, and now in October’s Market Report, we’re happy to report that not only do year-to-date sales continue to increase, but the number of contracts also went up this month. An uptick in sales prices for October...

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New Hardware Store in Bridgewater: Randy’s Do It Best

Recently at 120 North Main Street in Bridgewater, Randy’s Do It Best Hardware held a grand opening, serving up free hot dogs and beverages, and offering many items on sale. The new hardware store has taken over where the old Dickson’s Drug Store used to be. According to the store...

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