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This month’s REALTOR Magazine is out, and in it is a fascinating article entitled “Overcoming Buyer Reluctance.” We are regularly speaking with home buyers about their wants and needs for a new home, but many times — especially now — they are reluctant to actually go through with a transaction. ...
12/29/2008
Yesterday at Heritage Oaks Golf Course, which is owned and run by the City of Harrisonburg, Harman Construction broke ground for a new golf center for The First Tee. The First Tee is a national, non-profit program for youth to not only build upon their golf skills, but also their confidence, soc...
12/23/2008
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We would like to take a moment to thank you — our faithful readers, clients, and friends — for your business and referrals this year. Please remember to think of our team if you or someone you know will be buying or selling in 2009. Stay safe and warm this holiday season, and have a Happy New Ye...
12/22/2008
The Virginia Employment Commission published a press release today with numbers for job growth throughout the Commonwealth. Harrisonburg tops the list with 1.9 percent growth from October 2007 to October 2008, or 1,200 to 66,000 jobs. Most of the job growth in our area is due to James Madison Un...
12/19/2008
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*written by Lisa Oates, Marketing Director for Chris Rooker & The Harrisonburg Homes Team* One of the first things a home buyer must do is line up homeowners insurance for their new home. I used to work in the Business Development Department of Rockingham Group, a local insurance company. I lear...
12/18/2008
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Due to the slow real estate market, I get a LOT of phone calls, emails, and inquiries through our website from people who are looking for a home to rent. Our team typically does not broker leases between owners and renters — however, I want to help when someone contacts me. So I’ve put together ...
12/16/2008
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 data...
12/15/2008
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 o...
12/09/2008
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James Madison University (JMU) is an important asset to Harrisonburg. It is growing steadily, and with that growth comes new student housing communities. There are three new luxury student housing developments being constructed (or have recently been completed) for JMU students in Harrisonburg. 8...
12/08/2008
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-written by Lisa Oates- As the Marketing Director for The Harrisonburg Homes Team, it is one of my responsibilities to get our team name out to consumers. So, to show you some of our efforts, I wanted to let you know where you can find us online, and of course, give you an invitation to join us!...
12/08/2008
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