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Grilled Cheese Mania NEW Express

Posted by  Grace-Lauren Richmond Date 05/08/2023 

One of Harrisonburg’s favorites Grilled Cheese Mania opened a new Grilled Cheese Express food truck downtown! They had their grand opening on May 1st. 

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Welcome Amelia Schmid to The Harrisonburg Homes Team!

Posted by  Claire Wayman Date 05/05/2023 

Our team continues to grow! We're pleased to share that Amelia has joined the Harrisonburg Homes Team! Learn more about Amelia and the journey that led her to helping her clients find their dream homes.

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Welcome Brent Loope to The Harrisonburg Homes Team!

Posted by  Claire Wayman Date 04/28/2023 

We're excited to announce that our team is growing! We're pleased to share that Brent Loope has joined the Harrisonburg Homes Team! Learn more about Brent and what he loves most about being a Realtor.

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Aristocat Cafe is new to Harrisonburg!

Posted by  Grace-Lauren Richmond Date 04/26/2023 

Aristocat Cafe just opened on April 13th! This brand new downtown cafe was founded by Amanda Atwell. She is a classically trained chef and a foster cat mom! She grew up loving animals, but has always had a heart for cats!

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Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: March 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted by  Grace-Lauren Richmond Date 04/10/2023 

We're continuing 2023 with a decrease in new listings and sales as compared to last March. We've passed the 300K mark for median sales price, and are holding steady on the 11% increase from last year.  View more of the market report >>>

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Honey and Copper: New Salon in Town!

Posted by  Grace-Lauren Richmond Date 04/07/2023 

Harrisonburg has a new hair salon that opened on March 15, 2023! Max opened Honey and Copper after 12 years working in the Salon industry here in the Harrisonburg Rockingham area.  

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If you own your own home, you know that there is always a to-do list of home improvements, whether it is of small projects like cleaning the windows or painting baseboards, or of large projects like building a deck or remodeling your master bath. In any case, many homeowners are now rolling up their sleeves and doing projects at home by themselves. It saves a load of cash, allows the work to get finished on your terms, and gives you a sense of pride when its all said and done. Here are some tips to get you started:
  1. Read up on the particular project you would like to accomplish. If you’ve never refinished hardwood floors, you’ll want to research the ins and outs of that topic!
  2. Purchase (or borrow!) the right tools for the job. Using the right tools will make your job a whole lot easier, and if you borrow from a friend or neighbor, that person will likely give you some advice on how best to go about your project… and might even lend a hand!
  3. Go to a free workshop at Home Depot, Lowes, or the like. The folks that teach these mini-classes have the experience and expertise to get you started. And they are always available to answer questions along the way.
  4. Pick the brains of your friends and neighbors. Have they worked on a project like this? You’d be surprised how many people you know that have worked on their own home improvement projects.
  5. Take your time and do it right. Remember, a lot about owning a home and improving it is to make it desirable to those who will be looking to buy when you are looking to sell. Adding a bathroom might be a great idea, but if it is in a weird location in the home, it might deter future buyers. Just think, “Would I want to buy this home if I were buying again?”
  6. Get ideas from showrooms, friends’ homes, magazines or online photo galleries. It will get your creative juices flowing and you’ll likely be able to find some sort of inspiration for your project.
  7. Come up with a plan and a budget. It is really easy to have your project get away from you. Make sure you stay on task (no one likes an unfinished project!) and stick to your budget. While you are planning, you will want to see how much tools and supplies are going to cost you so you can come up with a reasonable budget — and to determine whether or not you can actually afford to finish the project!
  8. Finally, take before and after photos of your project. You can use these for motivation to move on to the next project, to show your friends what you’ve done (it doesn’t hurt to gloat sometimes, right?), and to show future buyers when you sell your home. It will show that you have added value to the property.
Have you worked on a DIY project? How did it turn out? What was it? Do you have any more tips for getting started… and finishing? Let us know!

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