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Posted: Sep 11, 2009, 7:00pm PDT

FOR RENT: Beautiful and Immaculate Brick-Front Colonial Single Family Home.

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:08:15 -0500

Rita Gibbons | Avery Hess Realtors | luvnnlivn@msn.com | 571-330-0741

10313 Edinburgh Drive, Spotsylvania, VA

Beautiful and Immaculate Brick-Front Colonial Single Family Home

4BR/2.5BA Single Family House

$1,900/month

Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Sq Footage	2,450
Parking	2 dedicated
Pet Policy	Small dogs (< 25lbs)
Deposit	$1,900

DESCRIPTION

Original Model Home. This stunning home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half baths, plus an office/den/library with a total of 3500 SF. Home office with built-in bookcase and french doors for privacy is located on main floor. Kitchen recently renovated with "New Venetian Gold" granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs you’ll find an oversized master bedroom suite with roman tub bathroom and three nice sized bedrooms. Brand new Skylights in Den/Family Room with attractive brick fireplace. A new roof (2 years old). For added security, there is a "Brinks" alarm system and smoke detectors which are linked to local fire department in case of emergency. The Edinburgh community is a safe, quiet subdivision with great schools, membership available at community pool – a wonderful place to call home. Located just 6 minutes from I-95, 8 minutes from Fredericksburg VRE Train Station, and within minutes of a state of the art "Gym.” This is amazing home can be yours!

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES

Air conditioning	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Family room
Living room	Office/Den	Dining room
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Granite countertop	Stainless steel appliances
Basement	Washer	Dryer
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard	Cable-ready
High-speed internet

LEASE TERMS

Minimum 12 months; Maximum 24 months; Small Dog Considered on a Case-by-Case Basis w/$500 Pet Deposit; Tenant Responsible for all utilities, maintenance

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Front View	Living Room
Dining Room	Kitchen
Family Room	Deck

Contact info:

Rita Gibbons

Avery Hess Realtors

571-330-0741

Posted: Jun 18, 2009, 4:49pm PDT

NEW LISTING - TOWNHOUSE

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:33:53 -0500

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302 Windsor Ridge Court, Fredericksburg, VA

PRICED TO SELL * BANK OWNED

2BR/2.5BA Townhouse

offered at $79,000

Year Built	1985
Sq Footage	1,830
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	1,598 sqft
HOA/Maint	$30 per month

DESCRIPTION

PRICED TO SELL * THIS TOWNHOUSE HAS TWO MASTER BEDROOMS EACH WITH OWN BATH * CLOSE TO
SHOPPING, MAJOR COMMUTER ROUTES, VRE * HOUSE NEED SOME WORK TO SHINE * FULL WALK-OUT BASEMENT * SHED

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Living room	Dining room	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Basement
Laundry area - inside

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Front View	Kitchen
Living Room	Master Bedroom 1
Master Bedroom 2

Contact info:

Rita Gibbons

Avery Hess Realtors

571-330-0741

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: Jun 16, 2009, 5:22pm PDT

Is the market rebounding?

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:44:39 -0500

From all reports and my own observations - we're seeing the market start to rebound. Prices are still low and those properties that are priced well are seeing multiple offers. This is a good sign for the economy. Those buyers who were waiting for the bottom of the market - well it's here today and gone tomorrow.

I predict that the remainder of this year the market will continue to stablize and next year we should start to see a gradual increase in market values.

Those buyers who are still on the fence - I recommend you take that step to homeownership. Don't let fear drive you. Yes, it's a big step, but one that is well worth it. As long as you're making an informed decision and understand the terms of your loan, it's an investment in your future.

So ... what is a short sale?

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:46:37 -0500

You've stressed and gone down every avenue you can to try to keep your house, but you're over your head! What can you do? Let the house go into foreclosure? Rather than ruining your credit, a short sale may be a viable option.

A short sale can be a dignified solution to a financial crisis. Many homeowners today owe more than they are worth! What is a short sale? In a nutshell, you owe more than the house is worth, and you find a buyer who's willing to purchase your home at today's market value, you ask the bank to take less than is owed to release the house so the buyer can purchase the house.

There are several qualifications for a short sale, such as:

Financial Hardship - There is a situation causing you to have trouble affording your mortgage.
Monthly Income Shortfall - "You have more month than money." A lender will want to see that you cannot afford, or soon will not be able to afford your mortgage.
Insolvency - The lender will want to see that you do not have significant liquid assets that would allow you to pay down your mortgage.

You do not necessarily have to be behind on your mortgage payments for lenders to consider a short sale. While this may have previously been the case, today lenders are looking for verifiable hardship, monthly cash flow shortfall, or pending shortfall and insolvency.

If you meet these three requirements and believe that you soon may be unable to afford your mortgage, act immediately. Any delay could limit your options. Do not wait until the countdown clock to foreclosure has started and you have even less time left.

Foreclosure is a process, there is time to make decisions that may result in better outcomes.

The foreclosing party, in many cases a lender, can stall a foreclosure up to the final day of the process. Today, many lenders will stall a foreclosure with as little as a phone call from you explaining that you are trying to sell, and almost all lenders will stall a foreclosure with a legitimate contract. For real estate professionals who understand foreclosures and short sales, there is time available until the foreclosure process is complete.

It is understandable to have reservations about letting the world know that you owe more on your home than it is worth. However, according to recent estimates, one out of five homeowners in the U.S. is in the same situation. You are to be congratulated for admitting you need help, taking action, and finding a professional who can work with you toward a solution.

With recent estimates showing 40-60% of U.S. sales will be short sales or foreclosures, you are not alone.

Are short sales more difficult to execute? Yes. Do you, as a homeowner, need to learn about a new process? Yes. Are they impossible? Absolutely not.

If you decide that a short sale is a good option for you, please make sure your real estate agent knows what they are doing! It is imperative to hire a realtor who can help you sell your home. I recommend hiring a Certified Distressed Property Expert. While there are no guarantees in any transaction, more and more short sales are being approved regularly. This is far from an impossible process.

This is a myth that potential sellers hear all the time. Thankfully, this is just not true. In fact, many agents are getting calls from buyers who say they only want to look at foreclosure and short sales.

Find a CDPE

I can't pay my mortgage! What are my options?

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:22:46 -0500

If you're having problems paying your mortgage and don't know where to turn, there is help available! Before you get behind in your mortgage payment, contact your lender. Ask to speak with someone in their loan modification department. Make sure you make notes of your conversation with the department (such as the name, phone number, and outcome of call). Explain your situation (job loss, health, divorce, hour reduced, mortgage escalation) and ask for the documentation needed to do a loan modificaton or forebearance. With a loan modification, the lender should renegotiate the loan to a more manageable payment. With a forebearance, the lender would allow you a certain number of months where you wouldn't make payments, but those missed payments would have to be paid back over time.

Why would a lender modify my mortgage?

Lenders have realized that in some cases it is better for them to work with their current borrower to lower their payment or possibly improve their terms in order to keep them in their property. The average foreclosure can cost a lender from 35 to 50% of the value of a property (or more) so keeping a borrower in their home is better for everyone.

What do I need to qualify for a mortgage modification?

According to the Making Home Affordable government website (www.makinghomeaffordable.com) you will need the following information for your lender to consider a modification:

Information about your first mortgage, such as your monthly mortgage statement.
Information about any second mortgage or home equity line of credit on the house.
Account balances and minimum monthly payments due on all of your credit cards.
Account balances and monthly payments on all your other debts such as student loans and car loans.
Your most recent income tax return.
Information about your savings and other assets
Information about the monthly gross (before tax) income of your household,including recent pay stubs if you receive them or documentation of income you receive from other sources.
It may also be helpful to have: A letter describing any circumstances that caused your income to be reduced or expenses to be increased (job loss, divorce, illness, etc.) if applicable

How do I qualify for a mortgage modification?

The first call you make should be to yourlender, have the information above ready to discuss with them and call your customer service line to ask them what options you have available. If the person you speak with does not understand what you are asking about you can ask to be referred to one of the following departments (different lenders have different names for this department):

Loss Mitigation Department
Mortgage Modification Department
H.O.P.E. Department

Prior to contacting your mortgage lender you can quickly complete an eligibility test at www.MakingHomeAffordable.gov. This test will let you know if you are eligible for a modification through the government sponsored Home Affordability and Stability Program (HASP).

For a list of mortgage lenders and servicers with contact information your can visit www.HopeNow.org. If Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac owns your mortgage you may be eligible for a Home Affordable Refinance. This will allow you to refinance your home and often lower your payments.

What is a Home Affordable Refinance?

You are the owner occupant of a one to four unit home.
The loan on your property is owned or securitized by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see resources in this blog)
At the time you apply, you are current on your mortgage payments (current means that you haven't been more than 30-days late on your mortgage payment in the last 12 months or, if you have had the loan for less than 12 months, you have never missed a payment)
You believe that the amount you owe on your first mortgage is about the same or slightly less than the current value of your house
You have income sufficient to support the new mortgage payments, and the refinance improves the long-term affordability or stability of your loan.

What if I Don't Qualify, Can't Afford My Home and Owe More than It is Worth?

You are not alone and foreclosure is not the only option. If your mortgage lender or servicer will not work with you to reduce your payment you may want to consider a short sale, A short sale allows you to sell your home for less than what you owe and avoid foreclosure.

RESOURCES - HUD APPROVED COUNSELORS:

ACORN Housing © http://www.acornhousing.org/
Catholic Charities USA ® http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/
Citizens' Housing and Planning Association, Inc. http://www.chapa.org/
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Atlanta ^TMhttp://www.cccsatl.org/
HomeFree-USA © http://www.homefreeusa.org/
Homeownership Preservation Foundation © http://www.995hope.org/
The Housing Partnership Network © http://www.housingpartnership.net/
Mission of Peace Housing Counseling Agency ©http://www.missionofpeace.com/
Mississippi Homebuyer Education Center © http://www.mhbec.com
The Mon Valley Initiative http://www.monvalleyinitiative.com/
Money Management International, Inc. © http://www.moneymanagement.org/
National Community Reinvestment Coalition © http://www.ncrc.org
National Council of La Raza © http://www.nclr.org
National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions http://www.cdcu.coop
National Foundation for Credit Counseling © http://www.nfcc.org/
The National Urban League © http://www.nul.org/
NeighborWorks® America http://www.nw.org/
Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America © (NACA) https://www.naca.com
Rural Community Assistance Co. http://www.rcac.org/
Structured Employment Economic Development Co. http://www.seedco.org/

LOT FOR SALE * FAWN LAKE * 12112 Appomattox Way, Spotsylvania, VA

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:31:48 -0500

Rita Gibbons | Avery Hess Realtors | 571-330-0741

12112 Appomattox Way, Spotsylvania, VA

Beautiful Prestigous Fawn Lake

43,772 sqft Vacant Land

offered at $95,000

Lot Size

43,772 sqft

DESCRIPTION

BEAUTIFUL PRESTIGOUS FAWN LAKE * ACRE LOT READY FOR YOUR NEW HOME * BACKS TREES * COMMUNITY OFFERS GOLF, LAKE, COMMUNITY CENTER * BANK OWNED * PRICED TO SELL

see additional photos below

LOCATION FEATURES

Acre Lot Ready for New Home

Backs Trees

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Community offers Golf, Lake, Community Center

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Lot View	Street View
Golf Course	Community Golf Course
Community Amenities	Community Center

Contact info:

Rita Gibbons

Avery Hess Realtors

571-330-0741

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: May 25, 2009, 6:20pm PDT

FOR RENT - 117 Beeden Lane, Front Royal, VA

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:22:15 -0500

Rita Gibbons | Avery Hess Realtors | luvnnlivn@msn.com | 571-330-0741

117 Beeden Lane, Front Royal, VA

Renovated and Ready to Move In

3BR/1.5BA Townhouse

$725/month

Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 1 partial
Sq Footage	1,080
Parking	1 dedicated
Pet Policy	Cats, Small dogs (< 25lbs), Dogs (any)
Deposit	$725

DESCRIPTION

READY TO MOVE IN * SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME * RENOVATED IN 2006 WITH NEW KITCHEN (APPLIANCES, CABINETS, COUNTERTOPS) * NEW BATHROOMS * SPACIOUS * GREAT IN TOWN LOCATION WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPPING AND TOWN * EASY COMMUTER LOCATION * HOUSING SUBSIDY OK * CREDIT ISSUES & PETS CONSIDERED CASE-BY-CASE * OWNER AGENT

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES

Central heat	Living room	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Washer
Dryer	Cable-ready

LEASE TERMS

Minimum Lease 12 Months * Option to Buy * $250 Pet Deposit

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Front View	Living Room
Kitchen	Master Bedroom
Full Bathroom

Contact info:

Rita Gibbons

Avery Hess Realtors

571-330-0741

Posted: May 25, 2009, 6:14pm PDT

FOR SALE - 117 Beeden Lane, Front Royal, VA

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:08:20 -0500

Rita Gibbons | Avery Hess Realtors | luvnnlivn@msn.com | 571-330-0741

117 Beeden Lane, Front Royal, VA

Renovated and Ready to Move In

3BR/1.5BA Townhouse

offered at $145,000

Year Built	1977
Sq Footage	1,080
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 1 partial
Floors	3
Parking	1
Lot Size	1,742 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

READY TO MOVE IN * SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME * RENOVATED IN 2006 WITH NEW KITCHEN (APPLIANCES, CABINETS, COUNTERTOPS) * NEW BATHROOMS * SPACIOUS * GREAT IN TOWN LOCATION WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPPING AND TOWN * EASY COMMUTER LOCATION * OWNER WILL CONSIDER LEASE PURCHASE/RENT W/OPTION * CALL LA W/QUESTIONS * OWNER AGENT *

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central heat	Living room	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Basement
Washer	Dryer

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Front View	Living Room
Kitchen	Master Bedroom
Full Bath

Contact info:

Rita Gibbons

Avery Hess Realtors

571-330-0741

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: May 25, 2009, 6:09pm PDT

For Sale - 14427 Berry Hill Road, Elkwood, VA

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Rita Gibbons | Avery Hess Realtors | luvnnlivn@msn.com | 571-330-0741

14427 Berry Hill Road, Elkwood, VA

* HOME NEEDS NEW OWNER * PEACEFUL AND SERENE *

3BR/2.5BA Single Family House

offered at $260,000

Year Built	2005
Sq Footage	2,000
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	3
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	1.68 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath SFR, located close to major commuter routes, close to shopping and schools, yet tucked away on 1.6 acres. Front porch and deck

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor	Tile floor
Family room	Living room	Dining room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Basement
Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Corian Countertops

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Front View	Rear View and Deck
Living Room	Family Room
Kitchen	Dining Room

Contact info:

Rita Gibbons

Avery Hess Realtors

571-330-0741

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: May 25, 2009, 5:47pm PDT

$8000 Tax Credit

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:42:34 -0500

If you're a first time buyer, now is the time to buy. The government is giving first time buyers a great tax incentive to buy - an $8,000 tax credit. Up until a couple of weeks ago, you could use the tax credit for your downpayment, but that has gone away. As soon as you settle on your purchase, you can apply to receive the credit ... you don't have to wait to get these funds.

Now is a great time to buy!

What is the market doing?

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:39:36 -0500

Have we seen the bottom of the market? Are there more foreclosures on the horizon? It seems that banks are holding onto their inventory and I'm hearing conflicting reports on what the banks are going to do with these REO properties. Reports that we'll be slammed with foreclosures this summer ... and reports that the banks will trickle these properties into the market.

If you're a buyer waiting for the bottom of the market ... don't wait! If you wait any longer, you'll miss out on great deals that are out there.

By all reports I've read, we'll see the market start to increase by the end of the year, first of next. There are still good deals out there, but be prepared to compete with multiple offers.

The Future of Real Estate

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:33:34 -0500

Where is the future of real estate heading? Todays buyers are connected and demand their realtor be connected to the internet. Text messaging - email - web presence - are just the beginning ... in just 20 years I've seen technology advances beyond my wildest imagination ... it'll be interesting to see where we are in another 20 years!

Is the market starting to stablize?

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:31:47 -0500

All signs are showing that the market is starting to stablize. Buyers are coming out and are looking to purchase real estate. Prices are still down, which is good for buyers. I'm seeing multiple offers on foreclosure properties - and properties are going under contract in less than 10 days. As long as the banks don't flood the market with the foreclosures they have ... they trickle the foreclosures on the market, I think we'll start to see the market recover (increase) by year's end.

It's a great time for first time buyers to buy. With the government's $8,000 first time buyer credit and property prices down - don't wait until the market starts to increase - you'll miss the bottom of the market. We are, I believe, at the bottom and prices may start to increase by Fall.

BANK OWNED * GREAT 3 LEVEL TOWNHOME - FREDERICKSBURG, VA

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:35:02 -0500

Rita Gibbons | Linton Hall Realtors | rgibbons@lintonhallrealtors.com | 571-330-0741

515 Clint Lane, Fredericksburg, VA

BANK OWNED * GREAT 3 LEVEL TOWNHOME

4 Bdrm Townhouse

offered at $190,000

Year Built	1998
Sq Footage	1,816
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	3
Parking	2 Uncovered spaces
Lot Size	3,598 sqft
HOA/Maint	$55 per month

DESCRIPTION

GREAT 3 LEVEL TOWNHOME IS READY FOR NEW OWNER * ENTRY LEVEL BEDROOM W/FULL BATH * 3 BEDROOMS ON UPPER LEVEL W/DUAL ENTRY BATHROOM * REC ROOM W/FIREPLACE * HARDWOOD FLOORS IN LIVING ROOM W/CEILING FAN * LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN * DECK AND FENCED REAR YARD * BANK OWNED

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Hardwood floor	Living room	Bonus/Rec room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Balcony, Deck, or Patio
Yard

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Rita Gibbons

Linton Hall Realtors

571-330-0741

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: Apr 4, 2008, 8:27pm PDT

BANK OWNED * BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL - STAFFORD, VA

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:26:08 -0500

Rita Gibbons | Linton Hall Realtors | rgibbons@lintonhallrealtors.com | 571-330-0741

41 Chadwick Drive, Stafford, VA

BANK OWNED * BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL

4 Bdrm Single Family House

offered at $324,900

Year Built	2002
Sq Footage	2,046
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	3
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	8,062 sqft
HOA/Maint	$40 per month

DESCRIPTION

* BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL LOCATED IN GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD * FEATURES FRONT PORCH * LIVING ROOM W/BAY WINDOW * FAMILY ROOM W/GAS FIREPLACE, KITCHEN W/CHERRY CABINETS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, CERAMIC TILE, CORIAN COUNTERTOPS * LARGE MASTER BR * FENCED BACK YARD * UNFINISHED BASEMENT W/ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES * BANK-OWNED *

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor	Tile floor
Family room	Living room	Dining room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Granite countertop
Stainless steel appliances	Basement	Washer
Dryer	Yard

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Rita Gibbons

Linton Hall Realtors

571-330-0741

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: Apr 4, 2008, 8:17pm PDT

EXQUISIT ESTATE HOME - BRISTOW, VA

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:15:57 -0500

Rita Gibbons | Linton Hall Realtors | rgibbons@lintonhallrealtors.com | 571-330-0741

9315 Rustic Breeze Court, Bristow, VA

EXQUISITE ESTATE HOME

4 Bdrm Single Family House

offered at $629,000

Year Built	2005
Sq Footage	4,706
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	4 full, 1 partial
Floors	3
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	10,101 sqft
HOA/Maint	$50 per month

DESCRIPTION

CHERRY HARDWOOD FLOORS ON MAIN LEVEL * FORMAL LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM * LIBRARY/STUDY * GOURMET KITCHEN W/SILESTONE ,UPGRADED CABINETS, CENTER ISLAND * COZY BREAKFAST ROOM * GORGEOUS FAMILY ROOMM W/B-IN SPEAKERS, MARBLE FIREPLACE * DUAL CHERRY STAIRS & HARDWOOD FLOORS IN UPPERR HALL * MASTER SUITE W/LUXURY BATH & SITTING ROOM W/COFFEE BAR * FINISHED LOWER LEVEL W/WET BAR, DEN & SGD

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor
Family room	Living room	Bonus/Rec room
Office/Den	Dining room	Breakfast nook
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Granite countertop	Stainless steel appliances
Basement	Washer	Dryer
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard	Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Rita Gibbons

Linton Hall Realtors

571-330-0741

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: Apr 4, 2008, 8:13pm PDT

FOR SALE - 11987 Bristow Village Blvd

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:59:19 -0500

FOR SALE
11987 BRISTOW VILLAGE BLVD, BRISTOW, VA
OFFERED AT $475,900

NEW BRISTOW VILLAGE ... 4 BR, 3.5 BATHS
STUNNING * THIS HOME HAS IT ALL * GOURMET KITCHEN W/GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, MAPLE CABINETS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES * HARDWOOD FLOORS * LIBRARY/DEN * HUGE MASTER BR W/SEP SHOWER AND TUB * LARGE REC ROOM AND FULL BATH ON LOWER LEVEL PLUS PLENTY OF STORAGE * REAR LOAD GARAGE * AWESOME HOME WITH AN AWESOME PRICE!

FOR SALE - 10568 New Bristow Village - $413,250

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:52:27 -0500

* JUST LISTED! FORECLOSURE *
* 10568 ANDREW HUMPHREYS COURT, BRISTOW, VA *
* OFFERED AT: $413,250

NEW BRISTOW VILLAGE

4 Bedrooms, 3 Full and 1 Half Bathrooms
2 YEAR YOUNG SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN NEW BRISTOW VILLAGE * BREATH-TAKING ENTRY WITH WRAP-AROUND OVERLOOK * HARDWOOD FLOORS * CROWN MOLDING * LIBRARY/DEN * 2-STORY CEILING FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE-SIDED GAS FIREPLACE * LAUNDRY BR LEVEL * HUGE MASTER BR AND MASTER BATH W/SEP SHOWER AND TUB * WALK-OUT BASEMENT FRAMED, WIRED AND DRYWALLED FOR FUTURE WET BAR, FULL BATH & THEATER ROOM *

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Simple Fire Safety Tips ...

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:36:58 -0600

That Can Save Your Life!

A house fire at any time can put you and your family's lives in great danger. Yet, fire experts say you can dramatically reduce the risk of injury or death by just following these five simple safety tips:

•1. Make sure your house number is visible from the street so emergency vehicles can find you. Consider using oversized reflective or illuminated numbers at the curb, preferably next to your mailbox.

•2. Install smoke detectors in places where they will activate in time for you to save yourself and family. This is usually within a foot of the ceiling. Make sure you test them monthly by pressing the "test" button, and replace batteries at least once a year. Don't rely on the alarm to make an intermittent "beep" to change batteries.

•3. Create a fire escape plan with an emergency route for each family member's bedroom. If bedrooms are on the second floor, purchase a simple chain ladder for escape from windows. Arrange for a safe family meeting place outside the home in the event fire strikes. This way you can account for each family member instantly.

•4. Place an adequately sized fire extinguisher near the kitchen area of your home. Also, place one at the opposite end of the home. Most homes use undersized extinguishers. Even if a small fire breaks out, you will want all the suppression you can get.

Remove all weeds, tree branches, leaves, and litter away from the perimeter of your home. Put a screen on your fireplace and keep it closed at all times. It's best to sleep with your bedroom door closed to give yourself more time to escape in case of a fire. And teach your children what to do if their clothes catch fire: Stop, Drop, and Roll.

Amazing Facts ...

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:32:57 -0600

• Most lipstick contains fish scales.

• The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's Gum!

• The average person laughs 13 times a day.

• Baby Robins eat 13 feet of worms each day!

• You blink 10,000,000 times per year.

• Fingernails grow nearly four times faster than toenails.

• Chewing gum while peeling onions will prevent you from crying!

• 166,875,000,000 pieces of mail are delivered each year in the U.S. (so that's how so many get lost!!)

• Every human has a distinct tongue print.

Lighting Birthday Cake Candles? Try This...

Have you ever tried to light the candles on a beautiful birthday cake, only to be disappointed by dripping wax and burning fingers? Here's a quick and easy solution: Simply find a piece of raw spaghetti, light the end, then light the candles on the cake. You can easily light all your candles with no burned fingers or wasted matches.

Easy Energy Saving Tips!

If you have Venetian or other horizontal blinds in your home, did you know that the direction of the blinds can directly affect the heat and energy loss?

Believe it or not, there is a right way and a wrong way to slant the blinds during the colder months.

During cold months, the horizontal blind's slats should be slanted from the indoors to the outdoors (up). Plus, make sure your horizontal blinds are fully lowered so they touch the windowsill. Slanting the blinds this way will trap the cool air between the window and the blinds and will keep your room warmer.

Do just the opposite for warm months. Slant the blinds from the outdoors to the indoors (down).

"The history of our race, and each individual's experience, are sown thick with evidence that a truth is not hard to kill and that a lie told well is immortal." (Mark Twain)

111 Mayfair Place, Stafford, VA ...

Rita Gibbons Virginia Hometown Realtors (Heatherman Homes) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:26:46 -0600

Rita Gibbons | Linton Hall Realtors | rgibbons@lintonhallrealtors.com | 571-330-0741

111 Mayfair Place, Stafford, VA

Great Location - Great Value

2 Bdrm Townhouse

offered at $195,000

Year Built	1991
Sq Footage	1,530
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1 full, 2 partial
Floors	3
Parking	2
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$146 per month

DESCRIPTION

LOVELY 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOME * PERGO FLOORS IN FOYER, DINING ROOM, LIVING ROOM, HALF-BATH AND STEPS * FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM * DECK OFF LIVING ROOM * FINISHED BASEMENT WITH HALF-BATH WALKOUT TO FENCED BACKYARD * JUST MINUTES FROM I-95, COMMUTER LOT, SHOPPING AND SCHOOLS * GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME * GREAT COMMUTER LOCATION * SHOWS WELL * BANK OWNED

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Living room	Bonus/Rec room	Dining room
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Basement	Washer	Dryer
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Clubhouse

Fitness center

Swimming pool(s)

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Rita Gibbons

Linton Hall Realtors

571-330-0741

For sale by agent/broker