Real Estate Showcase - March 2022

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Saturday, March 26, 2022

REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE

Harrisonburg, Va.

The basics of container gardening Gardening is a rewarding hobby that has been linked to health benefits like reduced stress and improved mental well-being. Gardening also can lead to an inviting home landscape full of attractive blooms and/or delicious foods.

Backyard gardens have long been planted after clearing a plot of land, tilling and amending the soil, and planting rows of favorite crops. However, gardening can be less labor-intensive and even more successful when people consider the many benefits of container gardening.

What is container gardening?

As its name implies, container gardening is growing plants inside of containers.

These containers can be flower pots, rectangular deck boxes or even large raised garden beds.

Pros to container gardening One of the advantages of container gardening is that plants can be moved in and out of sunlight to ensure the right growing conditions. This isn’t as easily achieved when gardens are stationary.

Also, beginner gardeners may be more able to control soil conditions inside of a small container rather than a vast groundbased garden, which will require a good deal of manual labor. Pots and boxes also can be grouped together to create eyepopping displays, usually at lower costs than the sheer volume of plants that would be needed to fill out an expansive landscape.

Cons to container gardening Container garden plants will not have direct access to the ground, so they need gardeners to create the ideal growing conditions. Developing the right care

formula can be challenging. The home and garden resource The Spruce says that drainage is an important factor in container gardening, and most containers do not offer enough drainage holes. If water cannot escape the soil, the roots of the plants can rot and die. It’s not enough to add stones or gravel to the bottom of containers. Drill additional holes in the bottom (1⁄2-inch in diameter for small or medium-sized pots; one inch in diameter for larger pots). Also, be sure to check on soil moisture so that watering can be adjusted. During hot stretches, plants may need to be watered more frequently.

center and select complementary plants, or ask a store employee. Mixing different plant shapes, colors and leaf textures, as well as plants of various heights, can help containers look filled out.

Feed plants accordingly

Plan for plants that play well

Plants need nutrition to thrive in containers. Quality potting mixes will contain fertilizers, but nutrition will wane over time. Every couple of weeks, container plants will need either fresh potting mix or granular fertilizer added to feed them. Oregon State University Extension Services suggests using a slow-release fertilizer or worm castings several times throughout the season.

Grouping plants together can create visually stunning combinations. However, it is important to choose plants that require the same amount of light and moisture.

Look at plant tags when visiting the garden

Container gardening is a great way to add plants to smaller patios, reduce the workload involved in maintaining expansive gardens, and customize conditions for optimal growth.

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Did you know?

Homeowners should give due consideration to whether or not plants are considered invasive species before introducing new plants on their properties. According to the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, invasive species of plants can lead to the extinction of native plants and animals. Invasive plant species also can reduce biodiversity and cause significant fundamental disruptions to local ecosystems. Though non-native plants are often cherished for their unique looks, homeowners planting new gardens or supplementing existing gardens with new plants are urged to plant only native species. Such an approach benefits plants and also local wildlife that depends on native plant species for food and cover.

5 Acres in Weyers Cave.

Corner lot, Perk & Survey being completed, Views. $85,000 #620536

Land for Sale

163 Linville Avenue, Broadway

141 First Street, Broadway

END UNIT, 1 Story townhouse with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath on cul-de-sac. Partial basement with outside entrance only. $189,999 #627764

2130 Wissler Rd, Mount Jackson 63 Acre farm with 9 poultry houses, 2 litter sheds, and other buildings. 3 bedroom Brick ranch with basement. $1,000,000 #627608

3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath Cape cod, Master suite on main level, open floor plan, luxury laminate and carpet in bedrooms, corner lot, storage building, paved drive. Within walking distance to amenities. $289,900 #627833

727 S. Main St., Mount Crawford

3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath with lovely river views! Sit on the large back and side deck and take it all in. Side yard fenced, lots of closets & built-ins, wood floors. $249,900 #625561

.60 Acre, Grottoes #183290 .......................................... $60,000 5 Acres, Weyers Cave #620536 .................................... $85,000 .78 Acre, Rockingham #613273 ................................... $87000 4.07 Ac, Development Land, Harrisonburg #565610 .. $750,000

.78 Acre building lot in Rockingham County, elevated with great views, close to all amenities.

Perfect for walkout basement. #613273, $87,000

23359 German River Rd., Criders 532 Crestover Dr., Broadway 8.8 Acres with Nat’l Forest both behind and across the road. Cedar Stunning hilltop views, last home on dead end. Peaceful & sided ranch with 2,250 sqft, lots of windows, large family room and sunroom, storage shed and lean to with electrice and wired for generator, she shed with woodstove, German River runs through it! $325,000 with $5,000 back for buyers closing costs.#623583

private but close to all amenities. 3 bed., 3 baths, over half acre, Master suite w/vaulted ceiling on main level. 2 car attached garage plus 30x40 detached 3 car garage w/partial basement and loft. $539,000 #623412

HARRISONBURG 4 Acres of development potential in City, Corner of Smithland and Old Furnace Road, lots of road frontage, borders I-81, great visibility. $750,000 #565610

Thinking of Buying or Selling? Give us a call…we’re selling homes!

VISIT MORE HOMES AT www.nancybeahmrealestate.com

Nancy Beahm Real Estate 1750 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Office (540)433-6666 • Fax (540)433-0455 nbeahmrealestate@aol.com • www.nancybeahmrealestate.com

David Crull .........................578-4022 Gordon Cowan ..................229-4307 Amos Agyekum......... 774-243-4082 Angel Hendrix ...................271-2649 Jim Crawford ....................271-3301

Aline Jackson-Diggs .. 540-256-3060 John Clinedinst .................810-9307 Corri Wrenn Collins ..........820-3685 Judy Derrow ......................421-9603 Nancy Beahm ....................433-6666

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Harrisonburg, Va.

Telling signs 3 common insects are infesting a lawn Well-maintained laws are a byproduct of hard work. That hard work is a point of pride for homeowners who spend countless hours throughout spring, summer and fall tending to their lawns.

All that hard work can be compromised when uninvited guests, namely insects, show up in a lawn. Insect infestations can turn a normally pristine and lush green lawn into a brown and sickly eyesore. Identifying which type of insect is damaging a lawn is the first step toward returning that lawn to its green glory. These are three common lawn insects and signs that they’re infesting a lawn.

Even the most well-maintained lawns can be vulnerable to insect infestation.

1. Grubs Grubs like to feast on the roots of grass right below the surface. Michigan State University Extention Turf & Landscape reports that grub damage can appear from March to early May or from midSeptember to early November. The lawn and garden experts at GardenTech® note that wilted grass blades are often the first indicator of a grub infestation, which is followed by patches of brown turf and eventually death. Crows, skunks and moles eat grubs, so the sight of them in a lawn could indicate an infestation.

2. Chinch bugs The experts at that chinch bugs problematic when limited to around

BobVila.com report are not necessarily their populations are 10 to 15 bugs per

square foot of lawn. In such instances, chinch bug populations are generally controlled by ants and ladybugs.

However, extreme heat and drought, problems that have plagued various regions in North America in recent years, reduce the populations of bugs that feed on chinch bugs, thus increasing the population of these unwanted guests that feed on grass. GardenTech® indicates that damage from chinch bugs is most visible between June and September.

That damage begins with grass taking on a purple tinge before it turns yellow and then brown after wilting.

in the thatch layer of a lawn during the day before emerging at night to feed on grass blades. Patches of brown grass between one and two inches in width is a sign of cutworm infestation.

Homeowners who notice a growing number of birds pecking away in their lawns may have a cutworm infestation, which can be confirmed by peeling up a section of damaged grass and looking for cutworms, which are brown, gray or black and tend to be around two inches long.

The good news is that grub, chinch bug and cutworm populations can be controlled. Local turf specialists can 3. Cutworms recommend strategies to curtail such The lawn care experts at Scotts® note populations and help homeowners that cutworms are moth larvae that hide restore their lawns to full health.

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Eastern Rockingham Co.

Massanutten

New Construction

Eastern Rockingham

Welcome home! Located on 2.33 acres this 4-bedroom 2 bath updated farm home is ready for you! Panoramic mountain views next to a flowing stream, will make the perfect spot to call home!

Offered $399,900. Call/text Ethan Smith 540-8101131 or www.MassanuttenRealty.com online

Conveniently located to the park, arboretum and Woodstone Golf Course, this updated 3-bedroom 3.5-bath home is ready for a new owner. Vaulted ceilings, loft area (could be 4th bedroom or office),spacious rec room and large garage. All you need on the main level, lower walk-out area too! $350,000. Call/text Jeff Konstant 540-9081877 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com 627984

Built similar to this photo, construction underway take a look at this 4bedroom 2.5 bath home with a full plumbed walkout lower level. Views of the Peak and the Blue Ridge, home will boast 9ft ceilings, 3 porches/decks, well designed kitchen with granite and island!. Looking for your primary, second or investment vacation rental. Call/text Ethan Smith 540-810-1131 for details. Offered $549,900 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com

Close to dining,shopping,schools and more, take a look at his warm & inviting 3-bedroom 1.5 bath home. Located on 1.10 acres, room for your garden and pets. Wrap around porch, fish pond and above ground pool for summer fun. Offered $329,900.

Call/text Dana Roach 540-742-9581 to view.

Online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #626928

Grottoes

The Village at Bluestone

The Ponds

Sky Bryce

Built similar to photo on 5th street in Grottoes.

Take a look at this 3-bedroom 2-bath home featuring a popular split bedroom layout, over 1581 sq. ft and garage! Hardwood flooring through the great room, kitchen and hallways, kitchen boast beautiful cabinetry, granite countertops and more. Master bedroom and bath, dual vanities and ceramic floors. Offered $359,900. Call/ text Bette Thomas 540-860-1591 online www.

MassanuttenRealty.com #621436

Take a look at his fabulous 1.12 acre lot, panoramic views out to the mountains over the city lights.

Strolling distance to shops and restaurants, minutes from JMU, Sentara RMH and the arboretum. $109,900. Call/text Chris Whitelock 540-8204492 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com

Built similar to the photo take a look at this gorgeous 4-bedroom 2.5 bath home boasting over 2000 sq. feet. Views of the mountains in the distance, located in McGaheysville “The Ponds”.

Offered $550,000. Call/text Nick Whitelock 540383-9601 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com

Look no more, this 3-4 bedroom 2 bath ranch home with access to Bryce amenities will make a great 1st, 2nd or vacation getaway for you. Move in ready, new HVAC system, updated paint and stain, great opportunity for you to own your home. $239,000. Call/text Shelia Johnson 352-817-0737 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com

4.55 Acres or 23 Lots

Stanley

2 Homes & 162 Acres

Picture your home here!

Thinking about selling?

Looking for that perfect spot to develop a few homes, or build one with some elbow room!

In the town of Shenandoah zoned R3, good opportunity for you. Offered $200,000. Call or text Nick Whitelock at 540-383-9601 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com

2-bedroom 2 bath mobile home on 1 acre with a 4-bedroom installed septic! Nice setting with mountain views. Call Dana Roach 540742-9581 to view. $119,000, online www.

MassanuttenRealty.com

Eastern Rockingham adjoining the Shenandoah National Park on 3 sides, 162 acres featuring two homes. Primary home offers over 5700 sq. feet, auxiliary home (guest) offers over 1469 sq. ft.

Call now for details, Gary Mitchell 540-578-0178 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com

Give us a call for a free market analysis, or send us an email!

No better time than the present! www.MassanuttenRealty.com massanuttenrealty@comcast.net

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Harrisonburg, Va.

What to know about refinancing a mortgage Historically low interest rates have made now a good time to be a homeowner. According to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, also known as Freddie Mac, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in mid-September 2021 was 2.86. Just ten years earlier, the average rate was 4.09. That’s a significant dip, and one that’s saving today’s homeowners tens of thousands of dollars over the life of their mortgages.

Interest rates dipped during the pandemic and have remained low ever since. That’s unlikely to last forever, which has given many homeowners a sense of urgency regarding refinancing.

Refinancing can be financially advantageous, but there are some things homeowners should know prior from one 30-year to another 30-year to contacting their lenders. restarts the mortgage clock, which can Refinancing does not always save add years to the time homeowners will be repaying their debt. As a result, money over the long haul homeowners may end up paying more It’s hard to blame homeowners interest over time than they might have who jump at the chance to refinance had they just kept their initial mortgage. their mortgages. Refinancing is often Homeowners interested in a Change associated with significantly lower Terms refinance may want to look into monthly payments, and such savings can switching from a 30-year to a 15-year be used to finance home improvements, mortgage. A shorter term mortgage will pay for tuition or build retirement nest increase the monthly payment, but the eggs. However, homeowners won’t loan will reach maturity much faster, necessarily save money over the long greatly reducing the amount of interest haul if they’re refinancing an existing homeowners will pay over the life of the 30-year mortgage with another 30-year mortgage. mortgage.

Refinancing can be costly

The mortage experts at Mortgage Calculator note that a Change Terms mortgage refinance is characterized by a shift to a loan charging a lower interest rate. The initial savings with such a refinance are undeniable, but changing

Lower monthly payments might be the number that catches homeowners’ eyes as they look to refinance, but it’s important that homeowners recognize that refinancing is not free. In fact, the

personal finance experts at Kiplinger note that refinancing incurs many of the same costs that homeowners had to pay when they signed their initial mortgage papers.

That includes fees, taxes and appraisal costs. These costs are sometimes paid up front, but they also might be rolled into the loan balance. In the latter instance, homeowners could be paying interest on their refinancing costs. Homeowners who are refinancing solely because of lower interest rates should know that some lenders raise interest rates to compensate for refinancing costs. That can negate the savings and end up costing homeowners more money than the original mortgage.

Refinancing is an option for homeowners who want to save money.

Homeowners can speak with a financial advisor to determine if this is the best way to save money over the long haul or if refinancing will ultimately cost them more over the life of the mortgage.

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How to cut costs on home renovations Do you still have an avocado green kitchen? Is your living room dank and dark? Perhaps there is only one bathroom for a family of six? Answering yes to any of these questions could serve as the catalyst for a home renovation project.

Home improvement projects come in all shapes and sizes — some with huge budgets and others that are more cost-conscious. Regardless of what homeowners hope to achieve with their renovations, a common goal across any price point is a desire to save as much money as possible. Home renovations can be expensive, but there are ways to cut costs.

• Assess the merit of the project.

Remodeling magazine annually publishes a “Cost vs. Value Report” that lists the average cost and return on investment homeowners can expect of various types of projects. If you’re planning to sell your home soon, it may be best to focus on repairs and renovations that will generate the most substantial ROI. • Hire a contractor. Even avid do-ityourselfers can sometimes benefit from a contractor’s expertise, particularly for complex tasks. Don’t waste money by trying tough jobs yourself; rely on an experienced contractor who can get supplies for less money and will do the job right the first time. Compare bids from several different contractors and figure out the best value.

• Refurbish existing features. Rather than a complete gut and rebuild, figure out where you can revitalize existing fixtures and more. For example, refinishing

existing cabinets can save you up to 50 percent compared with the cost of new cabinetry, according to Angi (formerly Angie’s List), a cost comparison and business review resource.

• Choose midgrade materials. Certain materials may be all the rage but they come with a higher price tag. Angi reports that granite counters could be $60 to $100 per square foot. However, a composite or laminate that looks like granite and wears well may be $10 to 40 per square foot. Figure out where you can choose middle-of-the-road materials for maximum value.

consult the calendar to find an off time for a renovation and book it then to save.

• Do some prep work. You might be able to save by doing some of the demolition and preparatory work yourself. For example, you can tear up old carpeting before the installation of new tile floors.

Perhaps you can mend and patch up walls before a paint job.

• Buy a display item. Former showroom kitchens and baths often are sourced at a fraction of their recommended retail prices, according to Real Homes, a home remodel guide based in the United Kingdom. Retailers often update their • Avoid peak seasons. You’ll pay more displays and you may score existing to install a deck or a pool right before showroom items at a discount. the outdoor entertaining season. There also may be a premium to get work done Renovations can be expensive, but there right before a major holiday. Therefore, are many different ways to cut costs

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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

SOLD

3375 Wellsleigh Place, Rockingham

2553 Willow Run Road, Rockingham

475 Eagle Lane, Harrisonburg

245 Franklin St, Harrisonburg

An intrinsic commitment to detail has created this exquisite home! On over 2 tranquil acres sited away from the street for privacy, this offering will please the most discerning buyer. 7 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths. MLS#: 618993 $1,075,000

Stunning Virginia home in the historic Shenandoah Valley. Just outside the city limits of Harrisonburg, this handsome custom built country home offers just the right marriage of quality and space.

4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath.

MLS# 625127 $850,000

Fairway Hills – over an acre on the golf course, this 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath has an indoor pool and lots of space. Call for your appointment today! MLS#: 624942 $800,000

The intrinsic beauty of yesteryear with comfort and convenience. This lovely turn of the century home has the best of all three. This home has it all! 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths. MLS# 626135 $479,900.

SOLD

SOLD

UNDER CONTRACT

SOLD

480 Flower Drive, McGaheysville

10375 Whispering Pine Lane, McGaheysville

62 Fleetwood Rd, Staunton

2636 Greenport Dr, Rockingham

Wonderful home in Massanutten with so much to offer. Hardwood floors throughout the main level and 9’ ceilings add plenty of natural light. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath. MLS#: 624118 $399,000

LOCATION + VIEWS + GREAT CONDITION = A Winning Combination, by all standards!

This well cared for two story is situated with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Massanutten Peak. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath. MLS# 624157 $379,900

My Goodness! Buy it for the view!!! This hillside home sits on .72 of an acre and has lovely year ‘round views. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath. MLS# 626689 $359,900

This lovely duplex has handsome wood, tile and carpet floors, large living-room, large dining room, upscale kitchen with new granite counters, new tile backsplash, new bedroom and office carpeting, and freshly painted interior. 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths. MLS# 625635 $310,000

TBD Sunset Ridge Drive, Rockingham

0 Spotswood Trail Penn Laird

TBD Quicks Mill Rd, Verona

Lot 2 Long Bow Acres Elkton

This lot is calling out for a wraparound porch to “set awhile” and take in the 180 degree views while enjoying coffee in the mornings and your favorite wine under the stars at night! 9.62 acres. MLS#: 620031 $229,000

Perfectly level, half an acre building lot conveniently located just east of Harrisonburg. County water and sewer are available and the hook up fees have been paid. Great view of Massanutten Peak. MLS# 622915 $99,500

Gently rolling 2.345 + or - acre tract just recently split off of existing tract as Lot 7.

Beautiful possibilities for that dream home you may want to build. MLS# 627538 $95,000

Attractive mostly level wooded lot in large tract subdivision off Route 340. This property has a survey on file with platted location for an alternative septic system along with uploaded septic approval letter. MLS# 533392 $86,900