Community News & Real Estate (March 2023) with Jen Avery, REALTOR

COMMUNITY NEWS:

Barks & Bags Extravaganza 2023:

• April 14 – Get ready for a HOT event to benefit the Humane Society of Warren County.  Last year was record breaking with a FULL house.  We anticipate the same if not better this year.  So many purses, clutches, handbags, and more have been donated for this 2023 extravaganza!

Shenandoah River Clean Up with Rotary Club of Warren County:

• Event link
• April 15 – The Rotary Club of Warren County along with Front Royal Outdoors will be hosting a river clean up on Saturday!  The community is invited to help with these efforts too.  If you are interested please text Michael Williams at 540.336.3127 to notify him for our headcount.  We will be launching by 9am to begin the clean up efforts.  Waivers will be available day of the event, just please arrive early to allow time to organize.

Randolph-Macon Academy 5K Run/Walk:

• NEW DATE April 15 – The Parent Association at Randolph-Macon Academy is organizing their 2nd annual 5K Run/Walk for the Upper School and Middle School including families and friends. We are considering opening the event to the community next year, so keep an eye out!  But for now, we want to thank our COMMUNITY SPONSORS who helped support the event this year!  We appreciate you so much!!
  Special thanks to our GOLD sponsors: The Apple House, Beth Waller, Associate Broker – KW Solutions, Keller Williams Realty, Junk Luggers (Winchester), Hadeed Carpet, Marlow Motors, C & C Frozen Treats, Battlegrounds Fitness, Front Royal Dental Care, Mission Analytics, LLC.

Ride with Rotary (Rotary Club of Warren County):

• April 29 – Staggered starts beginning around 9am
• The Rotary Club of Warren County is hosting the 2nd annual RIDE WITH ROTARY fundraiser event benefiting the local Concern Hotline.
• There are multiple routes to choose from, all routing through the beautiful and historic Shenandoah Valley.
  10 Mile – Casual Ride
  24 Mile – Quarter Century Ride
  50 Mile – Half Century Ride
  64 Mile – Metric Century Ride
• This is a rain or shine event – Riders must be 18 years of age or older.
• See routes and more details on our eventbrite site.
• All riders must sign the waiver and present it at event registration. See copy of waiver in discussion post.
• REGISTER NOW! First 75 people to register will receive a free event T-Shirt. (Food vendors will be on-site to purchase food during and after the event)
• Watch this event video for details.

Community Prayer Garden Dedication Ceremony at Rockland Community Church:

• Event link
• April 29 – At 10am on Saturday morning there will be a dedication ceremony for the new Community Prayer Garden at Rockland Community Church! This event is going to be outstanding!  Guest speakers, music, R-MA and more.

Nacho Average Party – Cinco De Mayo:

• Event link
• May 5 – Join Downtown Front Royal, Inc for our kick-off event! Meet DFR, Inc members and have an evening of fun supporting downtown businesses.
  Stop by the gazebo for free activities and giveaways. Look for balloons outside of participating businesses. Stay tuned for additional information!

Safe At Home – The Un4gettable Series:

• Event link
• May 27 – Community Day will be held on May 27th, 2022 at Bing Crosby Stadium from 1PM – 5PM. The event will feature three timed exhibition baseball games featuring various athletes from our Warren County baseball community, along with games for children, a 50/50 raffle, and concessions. Warren County and Skyline High School students will also be supporting the event assisting with stands and entry. Entry to the event is $5 (plus fees) for adults and children 13 and under are free.
  * Game 1 – Front Royal Little League
  * Game 2 – Athletes from the current WCPS Baseball Programs
  * Game 3 – WCHS Alumni vs SHS Alumni
• This year’s event will be held in memory of Skyline High School students, Harlee Hire and Nathan Jenkins, with proceeds going toward scholarships for athletes from Warren County and Skyline High Schools and the House of Hope. House of Hope is a program, based in Front Royal, for homeless men who are ready and committed to making a permanent change in their lives. They offer shelter, food and guidance developing a proactive plan with each client to re-enter society as a productive citizen with stable housing.

REAL ESTATE:

Warren County Market Report for March 2023 with Jen Avery, REALTOR

Watch this video for a quick summary of Warren County real estate for March 2023.

In general summary:

1. New Listings are DOWN -41.8%
2. New Pending DOWN  -27.6%
3. Closed sales are UP 3.6%
4. Average Median Sold  $341,500
5. Average Days on Market 39

*If you would like a copy of this report emailed to you, please send request to jenaveryrealtor@gmail.com.

Resource: March 2023 Market Stats by ShowingTime
Bright MLS: Statistics calculated April 2023

• Detailed Market Statistics – PDF
• Local Market Insight – PDF

Jennifer Avery, REALTOR® “Your Happy Home Expert!”
BPOR, SRS, CNE, E-Pro Certified | Licensed in VA
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