Archives: July 2019

Wild Roots Music Festival at Wilderness Presidential Resort in Spotsylvania, VA!

Wilderness Presidential Resort located at 9220 Plank Rd in Spotsylvania Virginia 22553 is hosting the Wild Roots Music Festival on Saturday, September 21st from 12pm – 8pm.

Licata Group is proud to be a sponsor of this festival that will consist of 4 live Americana bands, several food trucks, a beer garden and many local artists.

Live Music will be performed by: Karen Jonas, Whiskey Revival, Cabin Creek and the Hive Robbers. The craft beer garden will feature local downtown Fredericksburg Brewery: Spencer Devon Brewing.

This is a rain or shine event with tickets for sale at $20 each, tickets prices do not include the beer garden. Purchase tickets here. Grab your friends and family and prepare for a relaxing Saturday enjoying some good music with delicious food!

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

June 2019 Monthly Statistics

In Lake of the Woods for June, 2019 the statistics are as follows: A total of 39 homes were sold, all of them were standard sales. 15 homes sold between $175-250K, 20 sold between $250-350K, and 4 sold for over $350,000.  Additionally, 5 lots were sold between $26,000 and $40,500.

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

June 2019 Lake of the Woods Market Statistics

63 Active Homes for Sale 
56 Homes Under Contract 
163 Homes Sold since January 1, 2019.

(Data as of July 29, 2019)

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Open House Waterfront Extravaganza in Amenity-Rich, Lake of the Woods, Virginia!!

Check out our 3 featured waterfront open houses this weekend – Saturday, August 3rd from 12PM – 2PM. (Click the address below for more information about the property)

111 Boxwood Trail priced at $699,000

128 Harrison Cir offered at $534,900

and 542 Harrison Cir that was recently reduced to $625,000!

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Valkyrie Ranch in Locust Grove is Hosting After School Program Kick Off Group

Valkyrie Ranch, located at 10053 Barnes Rd, Locust Grove VA 22508, is hosting a Bandanna Club for youths 8 years old and older. They aim to give kids a well-rounded horsemanship education. They will learn about all aspects of horse care, training and of course – riding!

This 8 week after school course is similar to karate in that the children will have the opportunity to work up the levels and earn earn the coordinating colored bandannas. Sessions are 2 hours long and each course is limited to 3 to 4 students. In each session, students will help keep the barn area clean, have a knowledge based lesson, groom and saddle their horses, work with the horses on the ground and RIDE!

After completing and testing for their first level bandanna students continue into group or private riding lessons.

Registration is $325 and includes the 8 week course, t-shirt bandanna club notebook with handouts as well as first level testing after completing the course.

This is a great after school opportunity for those children who love horses and want to learn more about them while working directly with the horses too! Register and learn more information about the after-school program here.

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Trivia Night at the Fareways Cafe in LOW!

Fareways Cafe at Lake of the Woods Golf Club is hosting their weekly Trivia Nights! Each Wednesday beginning August 7th through August 28th from 6pm to 8pm. Come out and have some fun with your neighbors and fellow Lake of the Woods Community members! While you’re there, enjoy a drink and a delicious dinner from the Cafe!

Fareways Cafe is located at 108 Fairway Dr, Locust Grove Virginia 22508.

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Orange County’s 4th Annual Chili Cookoff, Brewfest & Corn hole Tournament

Saturday, October 12th from 11AM – 6PM. Join the Orange County Chamber of Commerce as they host the 4th Annual Chili Cookoff, Brewfest and Corn hole Tournament! The festivities will take place at the Orange County Fairgrounds located at 14500 Old Gordonsville Rd, Orange VA 22960.

Chili festival is always delicious with many participants submitting their chili; there will be local and regional craft breweries to quench your thirst and of course, don’t forget to particpate in the East Orange Ruritan Club Corn hole tournament. There are CASH PRIZES for the corn hole tournament and chili cookoff.

Tickets range from $25 – $140. Get more ticket info here. The VIP experience is supposed to be IMPROVED, including: unlimited craft brew tasting, PLUS a $10 food truck voucher, exclusive craft brews and even a MEET & GREET with the WORX!

105.9 SAM FM will be broadcasting the festival from 11am – 1pm and the Worx will take the stage at 1:30PM for your afternoon music entertainment.

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Teen Pizza Pool Party on Saturday at Lake of the Woods Community!

Lake of the Woods Community is hosting a FREE Teen Pizza Pool Party at the Sweebriar Pool on Saturday, August 3rd from 6pm – 8pm. It is completely free for teens to attend. Get them out of the house and food in their bellies! If it rains, the party will be Saturday, August 10th.

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Is Buying Real Estate A Good Investment?

Money investment is always a serious endeavor. It takes doing some serious calculations, thinking and analysis to be able to make the right and final decision. Bringing the whole process to the end successfully is highly rewarding. A smart investment, by all means, is the one that brings a return on the investment – be it a genuine joy or certain financial gain. Bearing in mind all these facts, is buying real estate in Virginia a good investment? We can provide you with vital facts on the subject. Then, take your time to deal with the dilemma and finally decide.

Things to know before considering buying real estate in Virginia as an investment

It is a well-known fact that Virginia is the promised land for nature and history lovers. Living among those mostly highly-educated and friendly people is a real pleasure. Should you want to rest and relax, the opportunities are ample to have a day trip or an excursion with your family. You will not miss job opportunities either. If you already live in this state, you might want to consider your options in other counties or cities as well.

Virginia is the promised land for nature and history lovers. Alt.tag: a part of the West Virginia scenery

So, before you start seeking professional assistance for your local relocation in Virginia or even organizing a long-distance move after purchasing real estate there, here are the facts of key importance to pay attention to. 

High standard and the matching cost of living

Whether we like or not, finances are among the most important factors when choosing where to live. If you are considering purchasing real estate in Virginia, it is essential to know that the cost of living is relatively high. Understandably, the costs vary depending on the area, but it is impossible not to admit that cities in some counties are very expensive to live in. On the other hand, considering the number of perks Virginia offers to its residents, one would say that moving there is worth considering nevertheless.

To rent or to buy?

To buy we say. The prices of rent are considerably high. Regardless of the type of residence and the area, rent in Virginia is well above the national average. Thus, we would agree that buying real estate in Virginia is an intelligent choice. Depending on the city you choose, you can expect to pay anything between $220,000 and $850,000 for a decent home. This wide range proves that you can find a favorable option for any budget. Even if you have to downsize a bit in the beginning, this is not a reason to worry since you can find affordable storage units easily.

Figure 3 We say buying real estate in Virginia is a good investment. Alt.tag: a person showing a thumb up for buying real estate in Virginia

The population is on the increase

Yes, and it is getting very diverse. Multiculturalism in the state makes people tolerant of differences and a nice place to live. You will get used to your new home location in no time, and maybe consider buying a vacation home in Virginia as well.

Traffic may spoil the fun

We have to admit that traffic in Virginia can be really heavy. Hence, considerably lower gas prices when compared to the national average do not matter much. Commute time is 28.2 minutes on the average, which is slightly longer. If you opt for using public transportation, you can get a pass for the unlimited number of rides in 30 days. It costs around $60. However, minors, seniors and the disabled pay only $35.

A word or two on taxes

Income tax in Virginia is within the range of 2% to 5.75%, unlike the property taxes which are below the average national value. They range between 0.42% and 1.37%. If you are preparing for retirement, you will like to hear that Virginia is a retirement tax-friendly country. Finally, the sales tax is between 5.3% and 7%, depending on the county.

Healthcare

As is the case with the above-mentioned parameters, the median healthcare price also varies greatly throughout Virginia. It can be up to 2% lower than the national average, or be as much as 14% higher. Generally, the bigger the city the higher the prices.

Timing matters

When considering buying real estate in Virginia as an investment, timing is an important factor. It affects both the price and the number of properties on the market. So, if you want to make a good investment, remember this. If you want to have an immense number of options, spring is the best time. This period is characterized by increased supply and a lot of choices. On the other hand, if you have a limited budget, consider conducting the purchase in summer. The prices tend to be lower and more affordable due to summer holidays and less serious demand. Anything later than this goes with certain hazard. You risk not finding the real estate of the quality you need and want.

Where to buy real estate in Virginia?

Once you decide purchasing real estate in Virginia is what you really want, choosing where to invest is the next dilemma. Most often, buyers choose Arlington, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Falls Church, Norfolk, Williamsburg, and Chantilly. Make a list of your needs, wants, and priorities and choose accordingly. In case you realize you have made a mistake, study the tips for marketing your home to millennials or target any other group, and sell the property. Hence, you will have a chance to find something more appropriate and invest again. We must admit the whole process is challenging indeed, but it is not unachievable.

Figure 4 Arlington is a city worth considering when buying real estate in Virginia. Alt.tag: a view of Arlington

Buying real estate in Virginia – how to do it right?

Buying real estate in Virginia requires professional assistance. Having a real estate agent by your side in the process will save you a lot of trouble. Moreover, it will significantly reduce the risk of making a costly mistake of buying a property of low quality or even dealing with fraudulent sellers. An experienced and knowledgeable agent can help you with getting a mortgage, obtaining the necessary insurance and going through the settlement process smoothly. Then, after signing the contract of sale, you can get down the most important things to do after buying a home. At the end of the day, it turns out that buying real estate in Virginia is a good investment indeed.

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.

Cute-As-A-Button 302 Madison St in Culpeper Virginia is now SOLD!!

Location! Location! Location! Cute as a button and located on a quiet, dead end street with a huge fenced yard, charming front porch and large shade trees. You will immediately feel right at home! Just a short walk to all the popular shops and restaurants located in Culpeper ! What a gem!

Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.

To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.