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Thursday, November 21, 2019
REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE
Harrisonburg, Va.
Short sale versus foreclosure Shopping for real estate may require prospective buyers to learn a whole new language. Buyers may come across certain terms they don’t understand. Among the more common terms that first-time buyers may not fully understand are “short sale” and “foreclosure.” According to Realtor.com, short sales and foreclosure auctions are situations that occur when homeowners fall behind on payments and can no longer afford to live in a home. A short sale happens when a homeowner owes more on the mortgage balance than the market value of the property when the owner needs to sell. The homeowner can ask the mortgage lender to accept a lesser amount than the total mortgage owed — making the homeowner/ seller “short” on paying the lender back. A foreclosure is a legal process that occurs when a borrower cannot make mortgage loan payments for a significant period of time. If the debt is not recouped, lenders will step in and take ownership of the property, putting it up for sale in a foreclosure auction. While these situations can be troublesome for the homeowner facing financial peril, distressed properties can be advantageous for buyers who oftentimes can buy homes at steep discounts. However, short sales and foreclosures are not without challenges. The real estate experts at Zillow say that foreclosures and short sales involve more layers than traditional transactions. Zillow offers that bank lenders historically can be slow at giving approval for mortgages to purchase short sale properties or even agreeing on an amount for the sale. As a result, buyers may miss out on other opportunities while waiting for short sales to move along. Foreclosures carry their own hurdles. Buyers may not get a chance to even see a
foreclosure property, nor be eligible to have it inspected, as foreclosed homes are typically sold “as-is” and at auction. The real estate agency Re/Max says buying a foreclosure typically is faster than buying a short sale, and an investor can buy a foreclosed home for below market value. But foreclosures cannot be contingent on the sale of another home, so a buyer must have funds in place and be ready to move quickly. Short sales are often initiated by homeowners looking to avoid foreclosure. As
a result, short sale properties may be in decent condition. This may not be the case with a foreclosure. The American Society of Home Inspectors says foreclosed homes may have been neglected by having utilities turned off and no maintenance done on the home. Other homes may have been purposefully vandalized by the former owner or by squatters. Short sales and foreclosure properties are options for buyers who want to get the best price possible on a home and are willing to take some risks in their pursuits.
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370 Neff Avenue, Suite V, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 O 540.442.7000 | C 540.476.1216 | F 540.442.7009 www.trobaughgroup.com
12517 Spotswood Trail, Elkton
Stunning opportunity to own a property with business potential and residential capability. Beautifully landscaped and exquisitely cared for. This property would be perfect for a mini hotel or luxury spa. Situated on 14 acres. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 4 half baths. MLS# 571506 $2,500,000
132 Diamond Court, Harrisonburg
Traditional brick home on 1.15 acres with views and hilltop setting. Three levels of formal and informal living luxury. Outside pool and hot tub. Additional 1.19 acre adjoining lot is also available. 7 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 2 half baths. MLS# 544750 $749,000
675 Frederick Road, Rockingham Soaring views and an easy California style Ă RRU SODQ +RPH RSHQV RQWR DQ HQRUPRXV stamped concrete patio that captures those amazing valley views. 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths. MLS# 597013 $720,000
2169 Fort Lynne Road, Rockingham This captivating home has every item on your list: 5.12 acres and an appealing, beautifully maintained home. In addition, there is a full sized apartment. 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 1 half bath. MLS# 296277 $635,720
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1274 Hermitage Road, Waynesboro
This exceptional country home on 5 acres has splendid views and a peaceful setting. Stunning great room with handsome window wall capturing those Virginia Blue Ridge mountain views! 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath. MLS# 596542 $445,000
2939 Paradise Lane, Rockingham Enchanting Tudor Revival on 9 private acres. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath. Master RQ PDLQ VDXQD +DUGZRRGV À UHSODFHV separate 2 car workshop. A must see! MLS# 595571 $425,000
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202 Mountain View Drive, Staunton
961 Sherwood Ct, Harrisonburg
4218 Mountain Valley Road, Rockingham
Be Still My Heart! This remodeled home will appeal to your spirit and your bank account. %HDXWLIXO À QLVKHV EHGURRPV IXOO EDWKV 1 half bath, double car garage, convenient location, 0.60 acres. Call your agent today! $299,900.
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4.79 wooded acres with paved road frontage. Ideal for residential use. Located in the Spotswood School District. MLS# 560164 $110,000
510 Claremont Avenue, Rockingham
47 Labelle Drive, Stuarts Draft
SPLENDID VIEWS PLUS TODAY’S STYLE! A PRGHUQ À QLVKHG RSHQ à RRU SODQ ZLWK RYHU 3800sf. Sweeping mountain views, hardwood à RRUV KLJK FHLOLQJV DQG FXVWRP PLOOZRUN 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath. MLS#: 589875 $559,000
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2983 Shutterlee Mill Rd, Staunton
Sparkling, beautifully renovated ranch with stunning addition on 2.0 acres with shade trees, 3 bay detached garage, two additional storage buildings, gorgeous deck and a master bedroom to dream about! 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths. MLS# 595265 $348,700
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Handyman/woman special take a look at this 4-bedroom 2 bath home on 4.10 acres. Cash or strong conventional financing a must.
Clean as a whistle 1991 double wide on a large almost 1 acre (.86) 3-bedrooms 2 baths updated and offers an outbuilding too. 2-bedroom septic, nice location.
$99,900 call/text Gary Mitchell 540-578-0178 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #589242
$137,900 Call/text Shelia Johnson 352-817-0737 #593214
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McGaheysville location rare opportunity to own a 2-bedroom 1 bath home with nice mountain views. Detached garage, storage building, 1 acre for you to garden!
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Victorian beauty looking for a new owner. Handcrafted with pride in 1921, this 4-bedroom 2.5 bath home is located on a ½ acre lot and priced below tax assessment. $199,900 call/text Gary Mitchell 540-578-0178 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #589472
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$179,900 call/text Nick Whitelock 540-383-9601 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #593102
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Rare offering on 2.5 acres within the town of Elkton! 3-bedroom 2 bath super location. Lots of potential, room for expansion. $197,500 call/text Nick Whitelock 540-383-9601 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #597139
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Just available 3-bedroom 2 bath ranch home in McGaheysville. Updated interior, including kitchen cabinets and stainless appliances. Hardwood flooring throughout most of main level, full walkout basement too. $227,500 call/text Chris Whitelock 540-820-4492 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #597406
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Well maintained 3-bedroom 2 bath ranch home, accessible Stanley location. Beautiful plank flooring, large eat-in kitchen, oversized garage and fenced yard.
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Fabulous location minutes east of Harrisonburg, sporting front views of the Massanutten Peak, back views of Cub Run. 1 acre, room for your gardening & animals. 3-bedroom 2.5 baths, good opportunity & location for someone who needs a “home” office. $194,900 call/text Molly Billhimer 540-282-1589 agent related to owner. Online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #594392
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Take a look at this slope side 3-bedroom 2.5 bath condo, overlooks the ski slopes in Massanutten. Only 15 were built, this is a superb opportunity to own your weekend getaway! $209,900 call/text Chris Whitelock 540-820-4492 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #595680
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Nature lovers take a look at this comfortable 3-bedroom 2 bath home on almost an acre. (.99) Superb 1st,2nd or great weekender comes with access to a recreational hunting/hiking preserve and Shenandoah River access! $174,900 call/text Nick Whitelock 540-383-9601 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #596048
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$184,900 Call/text Ethan Smith 540-810-1131 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #597451
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Looking for a new owner, prime location views of the Golf Course. This 1921 Victorian, is a “REO” property, boasting 4-bedrooms 2.5 baths, handcrafted with pride in 1921. Over ½ acre lot, looking for an “old home “ lover. Priced below tax assessment.
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Remodeled 3-bedroom 2.5 bath brick home featuring hardwood flooring, indoor/ outdoor fireplaces and a great porch overlooking Cub Run. Pretty Massanutten Peak views, offered $239,900 Call/text Andrew Horn 540-421-2440 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #594863
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Port Republic location on 2.57 acres. Offers you a warm & inviting log home 3-bedrooms 2-baths, great private location but convenient to schools/shopping & restaurants. $244,900 call/text Nick Whitelock 540-383-9601 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #596359
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Massanutten Village 5-bedrooms 2 baths, rustic contemporary chalet with outstanding views through the kettle. Great 1st,2nd or vacation rental, Offered $244,900 call/text Jeff Konstant 540-908-1877 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #584755
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Homesteading? Looking for that farmette, here it is! 6.9 acres, remodeled home with 4-bedrooms 4 baths, room for a couple of animals and barn too. Home offers conveniences like a heat pump, boasts an outdoor wood burning furnace too! $259,000 Call/text Jeff Konstant 540-908-1877 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #593146
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Massanutten Village great floorplan, spacious raised ranch home with 3-bedrooms 2.5 baths, backs up to green space & the GW Natl Forest. $249,500 call/text Chris Whitelock 540-820-4492 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #591621
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Spacious 4-bedroom 2.5 bath home located Eastern Rockingham county close to schools/ restaurants & shopping! Offered $264,900 call/text Ethan Smith 810-1131 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #596804
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Tucked away on 5.03 acres this 4-bedroom 2 bath home is ready for a new owner. Picture perfect setting, unfinished walk out basement for you to finish. $254,900 call/text Ethan Smith 540-810-1131 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #596148
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End of Cul de sac location, spacious 3-bedroom 3 baths, contemporary ranch floorplan boast a formal dining room, large living & rec room, back screened porch. $329,000 call/text Gary Mitchell 540-578-0178 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #596027
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Contemporary design tucked away on 5 acres in E. Rockingham county. Multiple gathering rooms, beautiful stacked stone fireplace in great room, gourmet kitchen, 5-car garage and your own 30x40 picnic pavilion. $639,900 call/text Ethan Smith 810-1131 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #594944
Stunning log home, high end finishes, 12 acres E. Rockingham. Interior boast stone fireplaces, cathedral beamed ceilings, “Sub Zero” refrigerator, “Wolfe” range, all you would expect and more. $699,900 call/text Nick Whitelock 540-383-9601 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #593456
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Welcome Home, from the time you enter this impeccably maintained home you will see all the custom details! 4-bedooms 2.5 baths, Silestone kitchen countertops, lots of built ins too! Detached garage with bonus area for you to finish, mountain views and a large ¾ acre lot. $364,400 call/text Sheila Johnson 352-817-0737 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #595166
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Beautiful contemporary ranch on 5 acres adjoins the GW Natl Forest. Rare opportunity to own a 4-bedroom 3.5 bath home, hardwood flooring,2-fireplaces, beamed ceilings and oversized garage. Numerous hiking paths, paved drive, a must see. $459,000 call/text Chris Whitelock 540-820-4492 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #594958
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Rustic meets Modern Luxury, Concrete kitchen countertops, exposed beams,Wolfe gas range, “wormy chestnut “cabinetry, first floor master suite. Large horse barn, 49 acres and minutes from all the conveniences. $849,000 call/text Chris Housden 908-0996 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #593327
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REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE
Harrisonburg, Va.
Create a sale-worthy showplace The sentiment “don’t judge a book by its cover” can be applied to many situations. When it comes to selling their homes, homeowners should remember this adage as they prepare their homes for prospective buyers. Statista indicates that there were 560,000 houses sold in the United States in 2016. The Canadian Real Estate Association said a record 536,118 residential properties changed hands in 2016, marking a 6.3 percent increase from 2015. Homeowners who want to make their properties stand out can take the following steps.
sure shrubbery has been trimmed. Seasonal potted flowers and plants can help make the house look polished. Repair cracks or damaged walkways, and consider a fresh coat of paint on trim around windows and doors. Pressure-wash siding if necessary.
Put things in storage. Rent a storage unit to house items that can make a home appear cluttered. Clean out closets and cabinets, so that when buyers “snoop” during appointments or open houses they see orderly storage areas. If closets are brimming with stuff, buyers may assume the house doesn’t have enough storage space and move on.
De-personalize the home. Homeowners fill their spaces with family photos, heirlooms, personal interests, and other conversation pieces. Prospective buyers may not be able to see past personal belongings and may even be distracted by them. For example, buyers who have strong beliefs about animal welfare may not buy a home displaying hunting trophies. Remove personalized items where possible, replacing them with generic items.
Make it light and bright. Open up all of the drapes and blinds, and turn on overhead lights so the house is well-lit. Add table lamps or other fixtures to especially dim rooms.
Create a hotel experience. Forbes suggests making bathrooms look like a spa. Stack a few pretty washcloths tied with ribbon, add some scented candles and faux plants and buy bathmats and towels in coordinating tones.
Improve the exterior. HGTV says that curb appeal is crucial to making a strong first impression. A messy or lackluster landscape can turn buyers away even before they reach the front door. Mow the lawn and make
Use common ‘scents’. Remove extraneous items from kitchen counters and replace them with vases of flowers. In addition, set up dining spaces as if one were sitting down to a meal, and ensure appliances are sparkling clean.
Skip the fish, bacon or other aromatic meals for a few days, as such foods can leave lingering aromas. Baked goods, vanilla and cinnamon might make for more appealing scents.
Making a home sell fast involves preparation and the knowledge that buyers are often greatly influenced by their first impressions.
REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE
Harrisonburg, Va.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
175 Griffin Lane, Broadway 3 B/R, 2.5 bath townhouse, great condition, brick front, close to all amenities.
$129,900 #574850
593 Hundley Distillery Road, Churchville 8 Peaceful Country Acres, charming 3 bedroom home, barn and workshop. Lots of updates including roof, windows, plumbing and electric, insulation, wood stove in house and shop.
$219,900 #597370
14225 Hupp Road, Timberville Gordon Cowan, Realtor/Agent Office 540-433-6666 Cell 540-229-4307
24.75 Acres, 5 B/R, 2 bath Farmhouse built in 1880’s, well maintained, large rooms, new fencing and run in shed, barns and storage buildings, 900 foot road frontage.
$459,000 #592387
jgordancowan@gmail.com www.nancybeahmrealestate.com
BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE
SHENDON GLADES
11120 Phillips Store Road, Broadway
3 B/R Cape, amazing views on ½ acre, well maintained with oil heat and central A/C on main floor, 3 storage buildings (one with office).
Off of Horsehead Road, Grottoes 8 to 27 Acre lots. Beautiful wooded lots bordering Shenandoah National Park & U.S. National Wilderness. Good, easy access to each parcel, perked for septic.
Call for more details.
$169,900 #592744
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1224 Keezletown Rd., Weyers Cave Former operating Bed & Breakfast, 5 B/R, 5 full and 2 half baths, 3,545 sqft includes private inn keepers quarters, commercial kitchen, gardens and storage buildings. 400 AMP service, formal dining for serving guests breakfast. Wonderful location central to Harrisonburg/Staunton, close to I-81 & area attractions.
$374,900 #577808
9234 North Congress Street, New Market
7 Bedroom, 4 Bath 1800’s family home. Come sit & relax on the spacious front porch! Located in historic town of New Market.
$269,900 with $2,000 carpet allowance for Master flooring. #589948
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292 Hodges Draft Road, West Augusta 5.54 Acres, 3 B/R, 2 bath Singlewide, joins National Forest, 6 stall horse barn, pond, stream.
ATTENTION INVESTORS/DEVELOPERS Property fronts on 3 roads including Rt. 42 & Garbers Church Rd, high visibility and commercial development potential.
$109,900 #558875
$109,900 #558875
Of development potential in City, Corner of Smithland and Old Furnace Road, lots of road frontage, borders I-81, great visibility.
$750,000 #565610
514 Weyers Cave Road, Weyers Cave
3 B/R, 2 bath brick ranch on .87 Acres, over 3,600 sqft fi nished, basement but can be one level living with laundry on main floor. 2 car garage, new roof, heat pump & central A/C. Fenced backyard, 2 fi replaces.
$294,900 #587991
LAND FOR SALE 1.9 Acres, Weyers Cave .......#561980 $69,000 .60 Acres, Grottoes ..............#183290 $60,000 .78 Acres, Rockingham .......#574837 $63,900
.75 Acre, Weyers Cave ........#590542 $70,000 36 Acres, Broadway, ......................................... adjoins National Forest .................... $108,000
8 Acres, Grottoes .................#546298 $98,550 11 Acres, Grottoes .............#546297 $123,500 16 Acres, Grottoes .............#546225 $175,000
20 Acres, Grottoes .............#546296 $198,000 4.07 Ac, Development Land, ........................... Harrisonburg......................#565610 $750,000
VISIT MORE HOMES AT www.NancyBeahmRealEstate.com David Crull .................................................... 578-4022 Gordon Cowan.............................................. 229-4307 Amos Agyekum ..................................... 774-243-4082 Elaine Phelps ................................................ 333-0337 Jim Crawford ................................................. 271-3301
Brad Branner .................................................820-7214 John Clinedinst......................................................... 810-9307 Corri Wrenn Collins ................................................. 820-3685 Ray Barnes .................................................................820-7900 Judy Derrow.............................................................. 421-9603 Nancy Beahm .......................................................... 433-6666
1750 South Main Street • Harrisonburg, VA 22801 • Office (540) 433-6666 • Fax (540) 433-0455 Independently owned and operated
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REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE
Harrisonburg, Va.