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Harrisonburg’s Blizzard of 2010 Creates a Snowstorm of Real Estate Interest

February 12, 2010 on 3:36 pm | In Harrisonburg Virginia Real Estate, Help For Home Buyers and Sellers | No Comments

 

THROUGH RAIN SNOW, SLEET, HAIL, A REALTOR’S JOB…….

I know how important it is that we get our mail, and the creed for the mail carrier is a familiar one, but you might not apply it to my line of work. You might just think that after repeated snowfalls that caused cancellations of nearly everything, accumulations measured in feet, that people would not be interested in going out and looking for new homes- you’d be wrong and so was I.   

The day following our 19″ + snowstorm I received a phone call from clients asking me if it would be possible to see some houses in the Harrisonburg area.  I had just settled inside my own home after hours of shoveling out my sidewalk and driveway. My back was already hollering “uncle”, but as I considered it, I recalled my father saying  “you should make hay while the sun is shinning boy”.  So even with no sun shinning, I agreed to make some appointments and much to my amazement many sellers out there in the frozen tundra were anxious for me to bring my clients to see their homes. On this snow swept and cold winter’s day we trekked through what looked like Minneapolis rather than Harrisonburg Virginia, and I showed seven homes that day.   

One of the homes I toured that day was a foreclosure on nearly 2 acres. This stately home set in the middle of the nearly 2 acres and was vacant. The snow plows had created a five foot wall between the house, my investor client, and me. We decided we would slog through the back of the property in order to get to the front.  The white fluffy snow was up around our knees and higher as neared the house and I never felt more out of shape. No one had shoveled the lovely semi circular driveway and the grand front entrance had drifted to three feet deep. Even with all of this, we were able to see this house and the buyer put in an offer and in the coming days and after some tough negotiation the seller finally accepted our offer.  Both the buyer and the seller were happy that we ventured out in the snow that day.  

A few days later the Harrisonburg-Rockingham County area received another storm and I again received a call from buyers wanting to see houses in the Harrisonburg area. This time I showed five homes and wrote another offer!    

Two storms plus 20″+ of snow =  2 offers in that week-  go figure.  I guess my wise old father dad was right.  There is never a bad time to buy and sell a home.  If you are buying or selling a home in Harrisonburg or the surrounding area, call me for a no obligation interview.  I can help you achieve your goals and I’m anxious to serve you no matter the weather!   

Barry Suttles - REALTOR   

Kline May Realty   

540-246-5666 anytime mobile   

540-437-3671 office   

www.BestValleyHomes.com

Buying a New Home In Harrisonburg, Virginia?

February 6, 2010 on 8:34 pm | In Best Deals in Real Estate, Harrisonburg Virginia Real Estate, Hot Deals on Homes | No Comments

If you are buying a home in the Harrisonburg Virginia area, you’re in luck.  There is an abundance of very nice homes at every price point and there are some real bargains.  

 An example of a great deal on a home is this example. This home is really spectacular with over 7000 square feet of incredible space this home boasts 5 bedroom and 5 and a half bathrooms.  All brick construction this exquisitely crafted home is situated on 5 acres in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with country views, a stream running through the back border of the property and convenience to Harrisonburg, Charlottesville and Waynesboro. Generous sized rooms with indoor and outdoor recreation space makes this a once in a lifetime purchase. Stellar views, Security System,gym,steam shower,home theatre,granite kitchen,studio, game room and more. 

 But alas it is gone. And it sold…..hold on……are you sitting down?… for $700,000 when it was originally listed at $1,399,000.00.  Now that is a bargain.  Less than $100 / per sq. ft. in a top notch luxury home. 

Buying a home in the Harrisonburg area has never been better and if you are seeking the services of a highly trained and proven professional Realtor, call me.  I can help you find deals just like this one, but they are moving fast, so don’t wait or you’ll miss them.

Barry Suttles - REALTOR

Kline May Realty

540-246-5666 anytime mobile

540-437-3671 office

www.BestValleyHomes.com