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Walk Through This Home, 205 Weavers Road |
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Take a few minutes to walk through this upscale, custom built home with spectacular western views overlooking Monte Vista Estates with granite countertops and cherry cabinetry. This home is wonderful for entertaining with a large great room, formal dining room, and an expansive deck. Enjoy a spacious main level master suite, two additional bedrooms on the main level, plus an enormous basement family room with wet bar, two additional bedrooms (one is currently a home theater), a home office, a full bathroom and a huge work shop with walk out access. Don't miss the bonus room on the second level accessible off of the kitchen, and the walk-in attic space for storage. This home is in immaculate condition and offers over 5,000 square feet to well meet all of your needs. Click here to walk through this home, on your computer, phone or tablet. Or, visit this home's property website to learn more about it. Or, view high resolution photos of this home by clicking the collage below.... | |
Expanded coverage area of our new MLS |
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I thought I'd give you some sense of the geographic significance of our new, expanded MLS. The red area on the map above (Harrisonburg and Rockingham County) were the primary areas served by our old MLS. There were certainly some properties in other counties (Augusta, Shenandoah, Page) that were entered into the HRAR MLS, but the majority were in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. The green area on the map above shows the primary areas served by our new MLS . This new MLS is the result of merger of the Harrisonburg/Rockingham MLS, Staunton/Augusta MLS and Charlottesville MLS. As you can see, it is quite a bit of a larger coverage area. Of note -- there are certainly some properties in other counties (in gray) that are in our new MLS, such as Page, Shenandoah, Madison, Orange, Rockbridge and Buckingham Counties. Two practical implications to be aware of....
It's a whole new world with this new MLS -- new data displays, some data issues, and much more. If you're seeing any oddities online (on Zillow, my website, any other website) -- just let me know -- I'll be happy to help you figure out what is going on amidst this transition. | |
May 2015 Harrisonburg Housing Market Report |
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Learn more about this month's Featured Property: 205 Weavers Road I just published my monthly report on the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County real estate market. Jump to the full online market report, or download the PDF, or read on for highlights.... Above you will note that we are seeing many market improvements in 2015....
As shown above, February, March and April 2015 home sales have all surpassed the same month in 2014. We are likely to see 100+ home sales per month over the next 5 or 6 months as we continue through the Spring and into the Summer selling season. OK -- one last tidbit for you before I make you go read the full online market report, or download the PDF.... As shown above, more buyers (109) signed contracts in April 2015 than in April 2014 (107). This continues the trend of increased market activity in 2015 and is likely to lead to strong months of sales during May and June. OK, that's it for now. I'll hit some high points here on HarrisonburgHousingToday.com in coming days. This month has been a bit of a whirlwind, in part because of the new local MLS. If you study my reports intently from month to month, you'll see some new data making its way into the mix -- more on that soon. Read the full May 2015 Harrisonburg Housing Market Report online or by downloading the PDF. And as is always my encouragement -- if you will be buying or selling a home in the near future, become a student of the housing market! Learn what has been happening recently, what is happening now, and what is likely to happen next. Being informed will allow you to make better real estate decisions.If you are ready to buy or sell a property in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County, contact me at 540-578-0102 or scott@HarrisonburgHousingToday.com to get the process started. | |
Tesla Charging Station now available in Harrisonburg, VA |
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If you and your Tesla electric car are staying overnight in Harrisonburg, VA you may want to consider booking a room at By the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages where a Tesla charging station has now been installed. From today's Daily News Record article.... Drivers of Tesla electric cars have a new place to recharge in the Shenandoah Valley, with more locations on the way. In a curious coincidence, when walking near the Ice House yesterday, on my way to Black Sheep Coffee and then to Blue Hub Coworking, I saw a Tesla drive by. It was traveling eastward, as if, perhaps, from By the Side of the Road? | |
The End of an (AREA) Era |
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Our local MLS provider just changed, and it has brought about a number of changes. One interesting change relates to the map above. For years and years, since before I started in real estate in 2003, there were several "areas" of Rockingham County defined in our local MLS....
The aged appearance of the map above might be an indicator of how long ago this map, and these "areas" have been used as a way to divide up Rockingham County. But.....no longer! While these areas technically still exist in our new MLS, they are now an optional field, and some new listings include them and some do not. So, if you became accustomed to thinking about properties (or searching for properties) in one area as opposed to another, all of that must now change. If you just focus on this now-outdated system of "areas" you'll likely be missing out on some properties as we move forward. My recommendation for moving forward is to define your search based on a zip code, a school district, or on a custom area on a map. Stay tuned for further updates on additional changes we are seeing in our local MLS and thus our local real estate data. Side note -- our "MLS" is the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Multiple Listing Service -- which, among other things, is the online database where all real estate listings are stored. | |
Walk Through This Home, 1344 Meadowlark Drive |
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Take a few minutes to walk through this spacious home on a corner lot in Reherd Acres with an attached two car garage offers plenty of living space with a formal living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, and a family room with a gas fireplace. Enjoy hardwood floors, a large master bedroom with a ceiling fan and walk-in closet, and three additional bedrooms on the second level. Don't miss the laundry room with lots of cabinet space, central vacuum, storage area behind the garage, covered front porch, large back deck, and fenced backyard with a storage building. Plus, a new heat pump and air handler in 2014. Click here to walk through this home, on your computer, phone or tablet. Or, visit this home's property website. Or, view high resolution photos of this home by clicking the collage below.... | |
What did home buyers buy in April 2015? |
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Home buyers wrote contracts on 107 listings in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County during April 2015. These are the properties. Below is a brief analysis of what buyers bought.... | |
Walk Through This Home, 4530 Magnolia Ridge Drive |
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Take a few minutes to walk through this spacious Colonial in Magnolia Ridge. Enjoy an upgraded kitchen with maple cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a double oven, a large island, under cabinet lighting and more. The formal living room, formal dining room and family room (with gas fireplace) all feature hardwood floors, as does the two story foyer. Enjoy Eastern views from the screened porch, expansive deck, or the additional deck off of the master suite which also features a second gas fireplace. Don't miss the large mudroom, extra garage on the basement level, the basement rec room, and the large unfinished basement area that offers plenty of space for storage or future expansion. Click here to walk through this home, on your computer, phone or tablet. Or, visit this home's property website. Or, view high resolution photos of this home by clicking the collage below.... | |
Walmart is NOT coming to Mt Clinton Pike |
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click here for a larger image Back in July of 2014, City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request for a grocery store to be built at Mount Clinton Pike and North Main Street. That is no longer in the works. As outlined in this week's Daily News Record Article (Proposed Walmart Fizzles Out) the rezoning request had been for a Walmart Neighborhood Market, but Walmart is no longer purchasing the property and the land is back on the market. | |
The New JMU Convocation Center will be an impressive addition to the JMU Campus and University Boulevard |
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Have you heard the news of JMU's plans for a brand new convocation center at the intersection of University Boulevard and Carrier Drive, across from the JMU Arboretum? With the unprecedented growth experienced by JMU and the Shenandoah Valley the time is now for a facility to showcase and build upon the economic vibrancy of the region. The 8,500-seat structure will play host to a myriad of events annually, including basketball games, public speakers, university convocation and graduation, high school graduation ceremonies, concerts, conventions, trade shows and family entertainment options.The vision for this new facility is very exciting - check out lots of images, a video, details of the interior of the facility and so much more at JMUConvo.com. | |
Loop Modern, a fun discovery in Harrisonburg |
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view a larger version here Have you seen these modern looking townhouses in Harrisonburg? Probably not - most people I asked about them had no idea what or where they are. Loop Modern are townhouses available for lease, located just off of Reservoir Street. Learn more over at LoopModern.com. | |
New Listings in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County |
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I have heard from quite a few people about how the real estate websites they usually use have all changed, and they don't know what to do - they are looking for new listings to feed their real estate addiction (they probably didn't really admit that) and they don't know where to turn. For them, for you, for all... NewListingsInHarrisonburg.com Enjoy. Happy Home Searching / Stalking. | |
Real Estates Taxes Likely to Rise in Both City and County |
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Old News: Rockingham County will likely increase their real estate tax rate to $0.68 per $100 of assessed value. (read more here) Somewhat New-ish News: The City of Harrisonburg will likely increase their real estate tax rate to $0.75 per $100 of assessed value. Review the proposed 2016 budget for the City of Harrisonburg here. | |
Our local MLS provider just changed, and here is what that means for you |
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Most properties listed for sale by Realtors in this area are in the Harrisonburg / Rockingham Association of Realtors "MLS" -- or "Multiple Listing Service". This is a database where all Realtors enter the homes that they are listing and marketing, and that data then feeds the variety of websites where you might be searching for homes for sale....
Well, after many years of using a system called "Navica" to power our local MLS, our local Realtor association changed over to a new MLS technology provider this week, called "Paragon". Here's what that means for you....
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Walk Through The Townes at Bluestone Model Home |
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Take a few minutes to walk through the model home at The Townes at Bluestone. This community of upscale townhouses is nestled in the woods of the Bluestone Hills neighborhood. Within just a one-mile radius, you will find more than 40 restaurants, major department stores, a 14 screen movie theater and a state-of-the art fitness center. The Townes at Bluestone offers an array of amenities including single-car garages, walkout basements, nine-foot ceilings, hardwood floors and granite countertops. Click here to walk through this home, on your computer, phone or tablet. Or, visit this community's website to learn more. Or, view high resolution photos of this home by clicking the collage below.... | |
Coworking Space Launching in Downtown Harrisonburg |
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Have you heard about bluehub coworking, opening up in downtown Harrisonburg? As they describe themselves.... We are a community of entrepreneurs, creators, innovators, designers, writers, digital nomads, remote workers, and freelancers. We welcome anyone who seeks an inspiring downtown location to work that exudes a spirit of collaboration and keeps an eye on the greater good.Features of this new space include:
We are strategically located across from the Ice House, home to the Small Business Development Center, JMU's Center for Entrepreneurship, Shenandoah Valley Partnership, and Shenandoah Valley Technology Council. This corner of downtown has ample parking and is booming with new businesses including yoga & pilates, restaurants, coffee shops and Pale Fire Brewery. | |
Local (food) Business Concept Competition on Monday |
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When/Where: Monday, 6PM - 9PM, Court Square Theater and Capital Ale House From the Daily News Record.... A contest among local entrepreneurs with ideas for foodrelated businesses comes to a close Monday night.Read it all here. P.S. Yes, slightly off the real estate topic. :) Though related to economic development, for sure. :) Probably interesting to me because of my involvement with TakeThemAMeal.com. But I do hope you'll support this fun community event.... | |
How to Make an Offer on a House |
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First hint - it's more than just signing some documents.... How, you might ask, do we go about getting from the point of wanting to make an offer --- to actually making the offer? Here's a brief overview....
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And... mortgage interest rates go back down, again! |
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Well....after having edged up a bit a month ago, mortgage interest rates have headed back down, AGAIN. If you're buying a home this Spring, it's an exciting time to lock in an interest rate. Imagine -- a 3.66% interest rate, available to you for the next 30 years. We are still in historic times as to the (LOW) cost of money -- which provides LOTS of purchasing power for buyers in today's market. Let me know if you are looking for some lender recommendations. | |
Grand Opening of the Ice House |
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Don't miss the GRAND OPENING of the ICE HOUSE.... Saturday, April 18th from 12:00pm to 4:00pmRead more over at the Matchbox Downtown blog. | |
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