Blue Ridge Fine Properties, by Shannon Harrington

06/23/2026

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06/20/2026

Whoa!

06/18/2026

Hello hello! Shannon here with a fun announcement!!

I have done these Ask Me Anything - real estate related, please! - before with just chat/type in the thread kind of convo, but this Saturday at noon I will pop open a FB live for the first time (!!) and just sit at the desk and hang out.

The reason I thought of doing it this way is that I have had lots of folks tell me lately that they have a question but they don't want to waste my time. What!?

I appreciate this so much, but you are never wasting my time! I am super time blocked out and delegated with the stuff I have to get done, and at the same time, I am here for people for those questions that folks are wary of booking an appointment to chat through.

We can always make a time! So let's try it on Saturday.

Have a what-if you are curious about? Interested in the process but nervous about some certain aspect? Something else?

Come and see me here on FB at noon on Saturday, and I'll just be chilling and doing my thing until anyone pops in and wants to chat.

Full disclosure, I have never done this before this way so hoping all will go well. I am sure it will be fine! Will be low pressure, and just an informal chat where I am here if I can assist, you know?

Will I see you?

06/16/2026

Hello! Shannon here. :)

This is from NAR, came in yesterday in an email so it's current.

The main takeaway: affordability is still a real issue nationally. This is undeniable. That being said, all real estate is local. This is so important to remember. National stats are not going to reflect local markets exactly.

The Shenandoah Valley has definitely seen an increase in prices over the last 10 years, but remains very affordable by National standards. Please do not lose hope if you are thinking about buying.

I will be on for an Ask Me Anything this weekend. I think it will be Saturday late morning, but will pop back here to confirm. In this time I will answer any questions about preparing to purchase.

I've said it before and I'll say it some more - I am not great at everything, but I am pretty great at helping folks get their ducks in a row for this process. Sometimes it is just a matter of looking at credit together, which I know can feel daunting. I have never had anyone say that it was worse than they thought when they finally did take a look, though. I have held many a hand here!

Ours is an awesome area to look into homeownership for people interested, and I'll swing back here with the live time this weekend.

I hope you will join me for a little bit if this is something you are thinking about thinking about. Let's think it through together.

Baby Boomers remained the largest generational group of home buyers this year, while the share of first-time buyers fell to the lowest level on record, according to the 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report from NAR.

06/15/2026

Lots of folks know that a couple of years ago we bought an extremely distressed historic property in Staunton to make our home. Restoring old places is what I do, and this one was the ultimate challenge. It was scary, messy, and honestly a little wild. We moved in with no heat or air conditioning, major plumbing issues, and a whole lot of "camping in a construction zone" energy. Normal for me haha.

The house has really come along, but there was one thing I didn't expect. My very first garage quickly became the holding place for everything that didn't have a home yet. Construction supplies, paint, a commode, books, appliances, boats, and boxes of family things from my parents, who are both gone now. T's family stuff too.

If you've ever had to sort through a lifetime of memories, you know it isn't really about the stuff. It's about the stories attached to it. T and I have been working through it little by little, and it has been incredibly freeing. One of the biggest changes? I finally unpacked my grandmother's china.

Almost 15 years since my mom passed away, it stayed in boxes because I couldn't decide what to do. Is it valuable? Is it complete? Would I regret selling it? This weekend I put it in the kitchen cabinet.

Now we'll use it all the time for ordinary meals, and the dishes that were there before will find a new home—probably in one of the furnished apartments I keep stocked for tenants.

That simple decision taught me something. Sometimes the best way to honor family heirlooms isn't to protect them. It's to let them be part of life.

The more we declutter, the more I realize that so many of us are carrying around postponed decisions. In our garages, our closets, and even on our phones with unread notifications and apps we never delete. It's deep, y'all! Working with clients who are downsizing, I understand this so much better now.

Having space means I can put things off, but it doesn't mean I should. I don't have all the answers, but I can tell you this: it feels amazing to finally begin. And by the time it snows again, we'll have room to park in the garage, sharing that space with only what we've chosen to keep.

Can you relate? I’m really asking!

06/11/2026

HI! Happy hot hot Thursday!

Did you know that BRFP is a proud sponsor of the Staunton Braves? Tonight is one of our featured evenings, which means we have free tix, y’all!

If you are interested in going to the game tonight on us, stop by our office at 828 N Augusta St, right across from Marino’s, and grab as many as you need.

I have also posted the season schedule here for anyone interested in seeing when all games are played so you can get them on your calendar.

This is a super fun time with snacks and ice cream, and just really lovely and family friendly.

So go grab some tix on us, and maybe we’ll see you tonight!

06/10/2026

Hi there, and happy drizzly Wednesday! Spring market is here and of course we are hustling.

How come folks like to make moves in the Spring? People ask us this a lot! I think it boils down to just a few simple things.

For people with kids (and teachers) this is the time where life can slow down just a little bit. Moving during the late spring/summer keeps it more stable for the rest of the year. If you have a job that is especially demanding Fall, Winter and Spring (and this includes the kids, whose job is school) this time of year is great for making big moves.

Spring also feels like new-leaf season! Time to recharge those routines that may have gone into hibernation during the cold months. Fresh start. Not just with exercise and outdoor activities, but Spring feels right for big changes!

Deep cleaning maybe, and also larger decisions that may have been planned for over the previous several months when the world is in a little bit of a hunker down mode. Ready to blossom in our own lives with some metamorphoses!

Landscaping and outside spaces are so pretty and appealing, and his time of year really shows what the yard can look like in a new place, and this matters more than folks might think! We like to imagine ourselves in a new place where things are pretty and clean and organized, and Mother Nature is really showing off right around now. It really does inspire and invite others to see themselves in new and fresh-to-them spaces.

At our house we are doing lots of Spring cleaning and clearing. I don’t see us going anywhere ourselves ever! But even when we are not moving (which is most of us!) we can use this time of year to freshen up our environments.

I have been reading a lot about this, and about organization of our *stuff*. Especially if you are like us and have inherited-things in the space that you did not buy yourself, but find yourself in possession of. Family things, you know? We are in that mode here!

Lots of new listings are coming up with our people in prep mode, and we are here just plugging along, helping people with one move at a time.

Here for you if you’d like to chat that through for yourselves!

06/01/2026

Good morning! Shannon here popping in to say happy first day of Pride Month!

BRFP is dedicated to, and invested in, fair housing and we will continue to work toward an even playing field for all when it comes to housing.

Nobody should feel alienated or disrespected for who they are when it comes to their interactions in the real estate process (or by any real estate professional) and this is the law. It is everyone’s responsibility to help uphold that law, and we take this seriously as well.

This is not optional, it is a requirement of NAR for folks who want to enjoy the benefits of membership in our professional organization.

If you feel like you are being discriminated against as a member of the public, there are options. We are happy to talk you through it all!

As for us, we will be celebrating with PRIDE all month, and we will continue to appreciate diversity in all of its forms until the end of time.

Enjoy this beautiful day! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

05/30/2026

BRFP is a proud sponsor of our own and it’s a beautiful night for it. The season is open y’all, and we’ll be giving away tickets all summer long! More soon ⚾️⚾️⚾️

05/09/2026

Nice one! The power of paint!

Now, it’s much more functional for a family of five.