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Beautiful Home in Countryside 5Bed/3.1Baths

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:49:25 -0600

Enjoy Breathtaking Mountain Views from this Beautiful Home offering 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 1 Half Baths. Brick Home in Upscale Subdivision in Boones Mill. Kitchen Offers NEW Corian Countertops & Breakfast Bar. Formal Dining & Living Rm. Family Rm w/ gas log fireplace. Large Main Level Master Suite, Bath w/Garden Tub. Walk-in Closets, Zoned HVAC. Trex Decking, Huge Paved Drive. Nice Patio Area - Perfect for Entertaining! Great Sunrise & Sunset View!

MLS 749174 Call Angie today for more information! (540)537-5918

20 Design Features That Send Buyers Running - Great article!

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:32:53 -0600

20 Home Design Features That Send Buyers Running

Design glitches draw attention away from a home’s best features. Don’t let out-of-date fixtures and unappealing decor cost you a sale. While some buyers may actually appreciate “vintage” features, home and design experts say these 20 features almost always serve as a turnoff.

1. Dated and excessively bold or dark paint and tile colors, such as “Pepto Bismol” pink, avocado green, deep plum, or jet black. “Dark can be cool, but it has to be a color that’s popular today,” says sales associate Jennifer Ames, crs^®, of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Chicago.

2. Lacquered or high-gloss painted walls that are expensive to repaint and show all defects. Likewise, faux- and sponge-painted walls can be so passe.

3. Painted trim that’s very dark-and costly to remove.

4. Wallpaper, which is a lot of work (and potentially expensive) to remove. Most disliked: Dated flowered or striped patterns.

5. Kitchens that lack any dining space. Also, outdated, small-scale, and dirty kitchen appliances that look like they won’t perform.

6. Worn, cracked laminate countertops, and backsplashes or plastic cultured marble.

7. Outdated bathrooms with small sinks, short toilets, squatty bathtubs, and tight showers-all of which aren’t conducive to unwinding after a long day’s work, says Ames.

8. Lack of ample closet space in bedrooms, or no closet at all and no place to build one or add an armoire.

9. Dens, libraries, and family rooms without built-in bookcases or a space to include shelves.

10. Stained and worn wall-to-wall carpet in rooms or on stairs. Worst choice: shag. Also, worn linoleum that suggests a house was never updated.

11. Poorly built additions that don’t blend with a home’s architecture, such as a sunroom with tinted glass.

12. Shortage of windows or very small windows, which makes a home feels dark and gloomy.

13. Ceilings with so many recessed lighting spots that they resemble Swiss cheese and are expensive to remove. Worst offenders: big 6-inch diameter lights.

14. Too many rooms outside the kitchen and bathroom that have cold ceramic tiled floors.

15. Children’s bedrooms with a theme that runs through the carpeting, wallpaper, murals, ceilings, light fixtures, curtains, and furnishings.

16. Homes without a foyer or garage.

17. Too many mirrored walls, ceilings, doors, and backsplashes in a single room. The effect is dizzying, Ames says. One mirror magnifies, but many cheapen the look.

18. Skimpy molding and trim, such as 1-inch baseboards.

19. Noisy, grinding fan in a bathroom that’s attached to a light switch so it can’t be turned off.

20. Inexpensive gold-colored light fixtures in any room. Also, Hollywood-style lighting with huge bulbs in a bathroom is also out of date, design experts say.

By Barbara Ballinger, Architecture Coach columnist

3Bed, 2Bath Home, Convenient to Rocky Mount! $127,900

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:45:54 -0600

Nicely Remodeled Stick-Built Home offering 3 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths. New Flooring & Paint. Large New Deck with Country Views-Great for Entertaining! Spacious Kitchen & Dining Area. Large Closets. Master Bedroom w/ Private Bath. Main Level Laundry. Full Unfinished (Walkout) Basement. Heat Pump Electric, Maintenance-Free Exterior, Garden space. Paved road. MLS 751580

REDUCED! 1,660 sq/ft Home, Finished Basement! Now $148,900

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:11:19 -0600

NOW $148,900 Great 3 Bedroom Home on Nice, Country Setting. Only 10 Min to Rocky Mount! Partially Wooded 1.362/Acres. 1 Full & 1 Half Bath. Spacious Rooms with Lots of Natural Light. This Beautiful Home Offers A Finished Basement with Huge Family Room and Office Area! Large Deck, Nicely Maintained Landscaping. Storage Shed. Lovely Decor with Warm Paint Colors makes this Home very Welcoming! This One is a Must See! MLS 749934

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Mortgage Rates DROP .... AGAIN!!! 4.375% 30-Yr Fixed

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:11:48 -0600

30-Yr Fixed 4.375% 15-Yr Fixed 4.000%

Thinking about BUYING or SELLING? Call Your Franklin County "Double Agent" Real Estate Team today for all your real estate needs! Angie McGhee (540)537-5918. Visit our website at www.SearchFranklinCountyHomes.com where you can conveniently search properties on our MLS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

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Homes NEW to the Market!! Franklin County, Virginia

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:24:59 -0600

New Listings in Franklin County - Check them out here!

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Call Your Franklin County "Double Agent" Real Estate Team today for all your real estate needs! Angie McGhee (540)537-5918 & Lucinda Scruggs (540)814-1230. Search Homes for Sale ONLINE 24/7 at:

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Charming Home in Boones Mill VA ~ Very Spacious!

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:21:29 -0600

Charming 3 Bedroom, 3 Full & 1 Half Bath Cape-Cod Style Home on Beautiful Country Setting Only Minutes from Roanoke & Rocky Mount. Large Master Suite & Laundry on Main Level, Hardwood Floors, Spacious Rooms. Stone Fireplace in Living Room. Full/Finished Basement w/Kitchenette & Add'l Laundry, Great Potential for In-law suite. Rocking Chair front Porch, Nice Landscaping, Trex Decking, Storage Shed, Huge Yard!!! MLS 747891

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REDUCED TODAY!!! Smith Mountain Lake - Waterfront Lots

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:43:53 -0600

MLS 735699 - 0.96/acre Waterfront Property - WAS $229,900 NOW $159,000

MLS 735700 - 0.90/acre Waterfront Property - WAS $282,900 NOW $199,000

***Must Sell-Bring Offers! Owner Financing Available!*** Private Waterfront Lots Priced to Sell! Nicely Wooded. Only Minutes from Mariner's Landing Golf & Country Club! Call Angie today for a copy of Survey & Restrictions. Buyer to install well and septic. 540-537-5918 or email McGheeRealtor@aol.com

Perfect Starter Home! Finished Basement, Fenced Back Yard!!

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:39:04 -0600

This beautiful home offers 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full & 1 Half Baths. Open Kitchen to Dining Area & Living Room. Hardwood Floors. Master Suite w/ Double Closets & Full Bath. Laundry on Main Level. Finished basement includes Recreation Room, Office, Storage & Half Bath! Covered front porch. Rear deck. Very nice fenced back yard, well maintained landscaping. Storage shed. Paved drive. MLS 750546 **** Only $179,900 ****

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3Bed/3Bath on 5.47 acres, Convenient to Westlake

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:27:35 -0600

Secluded & Quiet on Perfect, Serene Country Setting! Spacious 3 Bedrooms, Office/Den & 3 Full Baths, Large Kitchen w/ Merillat Cabinets, Open Floor Plan, Cath Ceilings, WIC, Garden Space. Finished Basement, Patio, Nice Deck for Entertaining! 50'' Flat Screen TV included. New Hardwood Floors! New Ceramic in Kitchen! High Speed Internet Available. MLS 744793

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3Bed/2Bath Home 2,750+ sq/ft Finished space!

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:31:27 -0600

Very convenient to Boones Mill ~ Views! Views! 3Bed/2Bath Home Offers 5+ Acres, Mountain Views, Maint-Free Ext, Over 2,700 SQ/FT Fin. Serene Setting! Cathedral Ceilings. Custom Kitchen Cabinetry w/Slide-Out Shelving & Extra Countertop Space, Veggie Sink. Pocket Doors allow for More Space! Jet Tub in Upper Bath. Detached Garage w/ Heat Pump-Perfect for Mechanic or Craftsman! Lower Level w/ Office, Rec Room/Media, Lots of storage!

MLS 739476

Beautiful 16+ acres in Bedford County VA

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:20:36 -0600

Beautiful Setting with Privacy, Situated on 16+ Acres. Driveway Lined w/White Fencing & Trees, Nice Yard! Home offers 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full bath & 1 Half Bath. Covered Porch, Garden Space, Gazebo, Paved Road. Huge 30x40 Detached Garage w/Workshop & Storage! Wildlife Galore-Great Turkey & Deer Hunting! Extra Storage in Crawl Space. Area Amenities include Beach & Marina Access. Well Maintained Home! MLS 746942

Mortgage Rates DROP AGAIN ~ Now is a GREAT time to buy!!

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:20:45 -0600

30-Yr Fixed 4.500% 15-Yr Fixed 4.125%

21+ acres Ferrum VA

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:38:35 -0600

Secluded, wooded acreage. Owner may consider financing w/ acceptable terms. Neighboring 6.63 acres ''Tract C'' also available. Buyer to install well and septic. MLS 751174 ***Only $62,900*** Call Today!! 540-537-5918

Beautiful 7.5 acres in Boones Mill ~ 4Bed/3Bath Brick Home

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:35:55 -0600

Beautiful 4BED/3BA Brick Home, Hardwood Floors, 2GL Brick F/P, Custom Kitchen cabinets, Huge Kitchen Open to Great RM. Stain Grade Doors, Windows & Trim. Mostly Finished Lower Level Includes Rec/Media RM, Office, Workshop, Storage & Golf Cart RM! Underground Dog Fence. Beautiful Country Setting on 7.51 Acres in Boones Mill. MLS 745584

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3Bed/2Bath & Finished Basement on 1.36 acres

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:18:41 -0600

Great 3 Bedroom Home on Nice, Country Setting. Less than 10 Min to Rocky Mount! Partially Wooded 1.362/Acres. 1 Full and 1 Half Bath. Spacious Rooms W/ Lots of Natural Light. This Beautiful Home Offers A Finished Basement W/ Huge Family Room and Office Area! Large Deck, Nicely Maintained Landscaping. Storage Shed. Lovely Decor W/ Warm Paint Colors makes this Home very Welcoming! This One is a Must See! MLS 749934 $149,900

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Just Listed! Nicely Remodeled 3Bed/2Bath $127,900

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:04:09 -0600

**** ONLY $127,900 ****

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Mortgage Rates Today ... LOWER!! 4.625% 30-Yr Fixed

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:05:05 -0600

30-Yr Fixed 4.625% 15-Yr Fixed 4.250%

Reduced $10,000 - 3Bed/2Bath Boones Mill

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:35:01 -0600

IMMACULATE 3BED/2BATH HOME W/ 2.283 ACRES (MOSTLY WOODED). WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF DOWNTOWN ROANOKE! SPACIOUS ROOMS, LARGE KITCHEN OPEN TO FAMILY RM W/ 42'' FLATSCREEN TV BUILT-IN & SURROUND SOUND. ENJOY MAIN LEVEL LIVING. HUGE MASTER BATH, OVERSIZED TUB, HUGE WALK-IN CLOSET W/ FULL LENGTH MIRRORS. CLOTHES WASHER & DRYER CONVEY. ***SELLER TO CONTRIBUTE UP TO $3,250 TOWARDS BUYER'S CLOSING COSTS!*** NOW $149,900 MLS 749891

Liberty Heights - Nice Corner Lot! $49,900

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:27:12 -0600

GREAT CORNER LOT AT THE ENTRANCE OF UPSCALE SUBDIVISION ''LIBERTY HEIGHTS'' - LOCATED JUST OFF OF RT.122 IN WIRTZ. ONLY 10 MINUTES TO ROCKY MOUNT & WESTLAKE...CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES!! LEVEL LOT, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, BUILDING RESTRICTIONS APPLY. PURCHASER TO INSTALL WELL & SEPTIC. PERC TEST PAPERWORK AVAILABLE. MLS 746941

Tax Credit Extended & Expanded!!!

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:16:00 -0600

SPECIAL ALERT

November 6, 2009

Tax credit has been extended and expanded!

Tax Credit for Homebuyers

First-Time Homebuyers (FTHBs): First-time homebuyers (that is, people who have not owned a home within the last three years) may be eligible for the tax credit. The credit for FTHBs is 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a maximum available credit of $8,000.

Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount.

Current Owners: The tax credit program now gives those who already own a residence some additional reasons to move to a new home. This incentive comes in the form of a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified purchasers who have owned and occupied a primary residence for a period of five consecutive years during the last eight years.

Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount.

What are the New Deadlines?

In order to qualify for the credit, all contracts need to be in effect no later than April 30, 2010 and close no later than June 30, 2010.

Tax Credit Versus Tax Deduction

It’s important to remember that the tax credit is just that… a tax credit. The benefit of a tax credit is that it’s a dollar-for-dollar tax reduction, rather than a reduction in a tax liability that would only save you $1,000 to $1,500 when all was said and done. So, if a first-time homebuyer were to owe $8,000 in income taxes and would qualify for a tax credit of $8,000, she would owe nothing.

Better still, the tax credit is refundable, which means the homebuyer can receive a check for the credit if he or she has little income tax liability. For example, if a first-time homebuyer is eligible for a tax credit of $8,000 but is liable for $4,000 in income tax, she can still receive a check for the remaining $4,000!

Higher Income Caps

The amount of income someone can earn and qualify for the full amount of the credit has been increased.

Single tax filers who earn up to $125,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, single filers who earn $145,000 and above are ineligible

Joint filers who earn up to $225,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, joint filers who earn $245,000 and above are ineligible.

Maximum Purchase Price

Qualifying buyers may purchase a property with a maximum sale price of $800,000.

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Remember, the new tax credit program includes a number of details and qualifications. For more information or answers to specific questions, please call or email me today.

In addition, you may be able to benefit from additional housing related provisions, including the following:

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Tax Incentives to Spur Energy Savings and Green Jobs

This provision is designed to help promote energy-efficient investments in homes by extending and expanding tax credits through 2010 for purchases such as new furnaces, energy-efficient windows and doors, or insulation.

Landmark Energy Savings

This provision provides $5 Billion for energy efficient improvements for more than one million modest-income homes through weatherization. According to some estimates, this can help modest-income families save an average of $350 a year on heating and air conditioning bills.

Repairing Public Housing and Making Key Energy Efficiency Retrofits To HUD-Assisted Housing

This provision provides a total of $6.3 Billion for increasing energy efficiency in federally supported housing programs. Specifically, it establishes a new program to upgrade HUD-sponsored low-income housing (for elderly, disabled, and Section 8) to increase energy efficiency, including new insulation, windows, and frames.

Expanding Housing Assistance

This provision increases support for several critical housing programs. It includes $2 Billion for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program to help communities purchase and rehabilitate foreclosed, vacant properties.

As always, if you have any questions about your specific situation or would like to discuss how you may benefit from this program, please call or email me. I’ll be happy to sit down with you.

Information provided by: First Financial Services (540)721-0010

***Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.***

71+ acres in Ferrum * NOW ONLY $199,900 *

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:28:25 -0600

Wooded acreage in Ferrum. Only 15 minutes to Rocky Mount! Secluded property with Mountain Views & 2 Streams. Great timber! MLS 739886 - Now Only $199,900 - Call Today!!!

Just Listed!! 3Bed/2Bath 2,200+ sq/ft Finished Space

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:23:19 -0600

***Motivated Seller - Seller says Bring All Offers!!*** Spacious home on 4 acres, mostly wooded! Huge kitchen open to Dining area. Great Room w/ Beautiful Stone Fireplace. Master Suite w/ Private Bath. Lots of closet space! Large paved area in back - great for entertaining! Space available for pool, basketball goal & garden! Storage building AND 2-car Garage!! Gorgeous country setting! All appliances convey. MLS 751353

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Reduced - NOW $129,000 - 4Bed/2Bath Downtown Ferrum

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:17:42 -0600

Charming 4Bed, 2Bath Home! Very convenient to Banking, Restaurants, Shopping, Ferrum Elementary & Ferrum College! Wood Floors, Masonry Fireplace, Storage, Large Deck w/ Planters. Fenced yard. Spacious Family Room with a hide-away TV area. Great Sunroom! So many possibilities with this great home! ***Seller will consider Lease-Purchase option w/ Acceptable Terms*** MLS 749376

4Bed/3.1Bath Custom Home, Stocked Pond, Mtn Views - Boones Mill VA

Angie McGhee, ABR® e-Pro® (Quality Realty) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:56:59 -0600

Custom 4Bed/3.1Bath Home, Mountain Views, Stocked Pond. Ideal property for Horses! Only 20min to Roanoke, 15min to Rocky Mount. Large Master Suite & Laundry on Main Level, Walk-in Closets, 9' Ceilings, Windows Galore. Formal Living Rm & Dining Rm. Custom Kitchen w/Built-In TV, Bar & Breakfast Area, Double Oven, Huge Pantry, Stainless Appliances. Finished Bonus Room. Unfin 1,816 sq/ft Full Walkout Basement. MLS 750697

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Beautiful Home in Countryside 5Bed/3.1Baths

20 Design Features That Send Buyers Running - Great article!

20 Home Design Features That Send Buyers Running

3Bed, 2Bath Home, Convenient to Rocky Mount! $127,900

REDUCED! 1,660 sq/ft Home, Finished Basement! Now $148,900

Mortgage Rates DROP .... AGAIN!!! 4.375% 30-Yr Fixed

Homes NEW to the Market!! Franklin County, Virginia

Charming Home in Boones Mill VA ~ Very Spacious!

REDUCED TODAY!!! Smith Mountain Lake - Waterfront Lots

Perfect Starter Home! Finished Basement, Fenced Back Yard!!

3Bed/3Bath on 5.47 acres, Convenient to Westlake

3Bed/2Bath Home 2,750+ sq/ft Finished space!

Beautiful 16+ acres in Bedford County VA

Mortgage Rates DROP AGAIN ~ Now is a GREAT time to buy!!

21+ acres Ferrum VA

Beautiful 7.5 acres in Boones Mill ~ 4Bed/3Bath Brick Home

3Bed/2Bath & Finished Basement on 1.36 acres

Just Listed! Nicely Remodeled 3Bed/2Bath $127,900

Mortgage Rates Today ... LOWER!! 4.625% 30-Yr Fixed

Reduced $10,000 - 3Bed/2Bath Boones Mill

Liberty Heights - Nice Corner Lot! $49,900

Tax Credit Extended & Expanded!!!

71+ acres in Ferrum *** NOW ONLY $199,900 ***

Just Listed!! 3Bed/2Bath 2,200+ sq/ft Finished Space

Reduced - NOW $129,000 - 4Bed/2Bath Downtown Ferrum

4Bed/3.1Bath Custom Home, Stocked Pond, Mtn Views - Boones Mill VA

71+ acres in Ferrum * NOW ONLY $199,900 *