Articles Tagged "Bridgewater Virginia real estate"

The Rockingham County area features some fantastic golf courses. And when summer returns to the Shenandoah Valley, you can bet that our real estate agents will be out on the links every chance they get. 

With that in mind, we're excited to share some of our favorite golf courses in Harrisonburg, VA, and the surrounding areas. We hope to see you out there this summer!

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Cradled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Rockingham County is one of the best places in Virginia to experience spectacular scenery and outdoor adventure. It's also a perfect area to sit back and simply relax. Our real estate agents are proud to call it home. 

With a new year upon us, we're excited for everything 2022 has to offer. If your travels bring you to Rockingham County and the Harrisonburg, VA area this year, be sure to check out some of our favorite local attractions. 

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Gardening is a fun pastime that can be done in a large backyard or even in containers on a deck or porch. It adds beauty and value to your home along with color, visual interest, and - depending on what you plant - can produce delicious veggies.
  
Our real estate agents suggest visiting the following Rockingham County greenhouses that our local gardeners love:

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Valentine's Day is coming, and our real estate agents know how important it is to celebrate right.

When our team is out and about showing off Rockingham homes for sale or other Virginia homes for sale, we often hear from our clients how delighted they are with the local dining scene. Our area is known for its diversity and quantity of enjoyable restaurants, especially when it comes to steak and seafood.

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On a chilly day, our real estate agents love to warm up with a mug of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows and whipped cream. Enjoy this comforting classic with a visit to one of these wonderful coffee shops and restaurants.

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The holidays are upon us, and there's a good chance you have at least one hard-to-shop-for individual left on your list. As always, our real estate agents are all about lending a helping hand. And if we get to give a shout-out to some great local businesses in the Shenandoah Valley region, so much the better! 

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Colton Mitchell of our South Main, Harrisonburg office is a resident of Bridgewater.  He grew up in Dayton and attended Turner Ashby High School with wife Charlotte, who now teaches 5th grade at John Wayland Elementary School. They welcomed their beautiful daughter, Rowan, into the world in November 2019.

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Experience the Shenandoah Valley's Best at Bluestone Vineyard

Surrounded by the rolling landscape of the Shenandoah Mountains, the cozy town of Bridgewater, VA sits amid some of America's most magnificent scenery. Bridgewater homes also offer access to amenities typically found in a much larger city, from shopping and dining options to schools and colleges.

Increasingly, the Bridgewater area is also gaining a reputation as one America's great up-and-coming wine regions. The climate and landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains makes it perfect for growing grapes. So if you're looking for a place to sample some of the local flavors, look no farther than Bridgewater's own Bluestone Vineyard.

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The government shutdown has impacted people in all states and industries. In the housing market, the shutdown has caused serious issues when it comes to processing loans, verifying buyer information, and conducting transactions for housing purchases. The state of Virginia has specifically been hit hard because of its large number of federal workers and members of the military.

The Shutdown's Impact On Housing

Throughout the country, the government shutdown has caused some serious challenges for people that are looking to buy a new house. Loans that were going to be approved by the FHA or Federal Housing Administration are backed up because of the shutdown. Even private mortgage market companies that are not government entities were impacted by the shutdown because their pending loans could not be researched properly: the IRS was unavailable to verify the income of someone trying to purchase a house or get information about them by researching their social security number through the Social Security Administration.

Effects Felt By Virginia

Virginia in particular has seen drastic impacts on its economy and housing market because of the large impact the government has in the area. According to the Vienna, VA Patch, Virginia is one of the five states with the most federal workers per capita, the most federal contract money per capita, and the most veterans per capita. Without income from government contracts or benefits from the Veterans Administration, even those that are not directly employed by the federal government felt the sting of the shutdown. And while many government employees that were furloughed will get what they were owed during the time that the government was shut down, many contractors saw pending awards simply vanish because of the government shutdown. Without these valuable federal dollars it is difficult, if not impossible, for many in Virginia to purchase a home.

Although it is now over, the government shutdown had a ripple impact on markets in all areas of the country. In Virginia, the real estate market was hit because of the state's huge presence of federal workers and contractors. Buyers or sellers that are interested in navigating the post-shutdown housing market should get help from specialists like the ones at Old Dominion Realty.

Bridgewater, Virginia is a small town in northwestern Virginia that is home to a unique mix of historical attractions and modern delights. For people that want to be near beautiful scenery as well as exciting recreation and culture, Bridgewater is the ideal place to live. Bridgewater Virginia real estate is perfect for those that want to make a life in an idyllic town that is alive with the voices of both past and present.

Historical Landmarks

Bridgewater was first settled around the 1740s under the name McGill's Ford, but was renamed Dinkletown in the early 1800s. In 1835, the name Bridgewater became official, derived from the nearby North River Bridge, which was built in 1820. During Civil War times, Bridgewater and other areas in the Shenandoah Valley were the home of many pivotal battles. Residents are free to examine some of the rich history of the town by visiting the Bridgewater Marker or one of the other areas of town where Confederate troops marched through on their way to do battle with the Union.

Hiking And Natural Recreation

Bridgewater Virginia real estate is in close proximity to some excellent mountains that provide amazing views as well as great places to go hiking, biking, or camping. The Massanutten Peak trail located to the east of Bridgewater is one of the most significant mountains in all of the Shenandoah Valley. In Grottoes, located about 15 miles south of Bridgewater, locals can explore the Grand Caverns, known as the oldest show cave in America.

Dining And Culture

Bridgewater itself is home to some excellent restaurants such as Sergio's, Anita's, and Bob-A-Rea's. In nearby Harrisonburg, residents can access even more dining options in a variety of cuisines and styles. With local colleges such as Bridgewater College, James Madison University, and Eastern Mennonite University, Bridgewater and its surrounding cities are home to a diverse array of people from all different backgrounds. There are also some great museums located just a few minutes from Bridgewater, including the Virginia Quilt Museum and the Artworks Gallery in downtown Harrisonburg.

Life in Bridgewater will be equal parts tranquil, adventurous, and refreshing for all sorts of different people. Bridgewater Virginia real estate needs to be chosen carefully in order to get the most out of life in Rockingham County. The experts at Old Dominion Realty specialize in matching locals with the ideal home, townhouse, or condo for their requirements.