Articles Tagged "Rockingham County Virginia real estate"

If you've been looking at Augusta or Rockingham County homes for sale recently, odds are good you've learned about one of the many things that makes our area special: The flourishing craft brewery scene. Nowhere is that more evident than on the local Beerwerks Trail here in the Shenandoah Valley.

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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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When it's time for vacation, do you head to the great outdoors or immerse yourself in cultural and historical attractions? However you spend your leisure time, you'll find it around Rockingham County. Plan a memorable staycation featuring these great activities and locations recommended by our real estate agents. 

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Spring naturally brings out the desire to clean, and if you're interested in selling your home, it couldn't come at a better time. Before your home is listed for sale with one of our real estate agents, make sure it will look its best. Spring cleaning can make your home shine and look fresh and clean! This is sure to make it more appealing to prospective buyers and help it stand out from other Rockingham County homes for sale.

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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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So many of the beautiful Rockingham County homes for sale have impressive entryways. Often, this is one of the features that captivates potential buyers. However, if your entryway is cold and sterile, it can have the opposite effect - detracting from your home's overall appeal. 

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September is a month for pumpkins and cooler temperatures, but it is also Better Breakfast Month. There are many ways to celebrate this month centered around the most important meal of the day. You could pledge to eat a healthier breakfast each morning. You could cut out some unhealthy items from your breakfast routine. Or, you could take this opportunity to try one of the awesome breakfast restaurants around Rockingham County. Here are a few that our real estate agents recommend.

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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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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.

Rockingham County in northwest Virginia is a hidden jewel of the state where residents can enjoy some amazing attractions. Homes for sale in Rockingham County are in close proximity to wonderful natural parks, beautiful mountain scenery, as well as a friendly local atmosphere and community. Those trying to make their life in an area that embodies the wonder of Mother Nature in a friendly community with reasonable prices should place Rockingham County high on their list of places to live. 

Rockingham County offers many attractions for residents that are passionate about the outdoors. The Endless Caverns located at the base of the Massanutten Mountains offers guided tours of one of the most fascinating underground treasures in all of Virginia. For winter sport enthusiasts, nearby Wintergreen is a mountaintop resort that provides exciting skiing and snowboarding for all ages. The county is also home to many hiking trails and areas of remote wilderness, such as the George Washington National Forest, which altogether boasts over a million acres of park area.

Real estate pricing is competitive in Rockingham County, yet the market is still showing signs of growth. The price per square foot in Harrisonburg, a flagship city of Rockingham County, went up to $139 this year, a 32.4% jump since the same time last year. Homes for sale in Rockingham County also come in a wide array of different kinds of properties: homebuyers can choose apartments, condominiums, or single-family dwellings to reside in. As the home of James Madison University, a top public school in the southern United States, Rockingham County has residents of all ages and backgrounds, contributing to a diverse culture that is completely unique from other parts of the state of Virginia. Rockingham County is an excellent representation of the ideal of southern hospitality.

Not everyone is familiar with Rockingham County, but everyone that wants to make a serene life in a beautiful and enjoyable area of Virginia needs to be. There are some wondrous sights to be seen and excellent memories to be made for people that buy one of the homes for sale in Rockingham County. To get started with your realty search, call upon an expert agency like Old Dominion Realty so that you can obtain guided help to match you with the perfect residence for you and your family in Rockingham County.