2011 Year in Review of the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Housing Market
Here is an overview of some of the more interesting, noteworthy, and/or popular stories of 2011 in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County real estate market.... JANUARY…
Sales Updates on Hunters Ridge Condos and Townhomes
If you believe in the mantra of buying low and selling high, now is a great time to buy a property at Hunters Ridge. A variety of factors have led to a significant…
Sale of North 38 Apartment Complex Sets New Valuation of Student Housing in Harrisonburg
Did you know Facebook is now estimated by some to be valued at $65,000,000,000? Yes, that's $65 BILLION dollars. How do analysts come to that number? The valuation is…
What you found to be most interesting in 2010...
As we finish up the last day of 2010, I though I'd take a look back at some of the most frequently viewed posts here on HarrisonburgHousingToday.com from 2010.... So, You…
Should Local Government Make Rezoning Decisions Based On Market Conditions?
In my opinion, there is already more than enough college student in Harrisonburg. That said, a developer will soon be starting a new student housing complex on South Main…
Do Harrisonburg and JMU Need More Student Housing?
(The Short Answer: No!) As reported by hburgnews a developer from Glen Allen is moving forward with a developing a community for 1,500 college students. Paul Riner…
Do You Think Harrisonburg's Student Housing Vacancy Rates Are High Now? You Haven't Seen Anything Yet!
As reported in detail at hburgnews, a new student housing complex is one step closer to being built on South Main Street. The 60 acre tract is proposed to feature 466…
2009 Highlights of Harrisonburg Real Estate Happenings
Inspired by 2009 in Harrisonburg over at hburgnews, below are the most popular HarrisonburgHousingToday.com stories in 2009 based on the number of views. Quite a few of…
History Repeats Itself: The Cyclical Nature of Student Housing in Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg has a tremendous over-supply of student housing, but it's not the first time! I've been engaged in some fascinating reading (thanks JGFitzgerald!) over the…
Harrisonburg Has A Tremendous Over-Supply of Student Housing for JMU Students
Two years ago there was a relatively even balance between students and housing. Now, as we approach Fall 2009, there will be 822 additional students, and 3,292 additional…
The real reasons why so much student housing is being built for JMU students...
This past week the Daily News Record published an article about the new housing complexes being built to house JMU students. I believe the uninformed reader of the…
Buying real estate for your son or daughter to live in while they attend JMU
Many parents of JMU students consider buying a property in Harrisonburg for their son or daughter to live in while attending college. This can be a great financial…