Welcome to 4006 Lakeview Pkwy, where you’ll love your golf course view and fine finishes throughout! Conveniently located between the front and back gates, this meticulously maintained home will wow you from the moment the circular driveway greets you. As you enter, you’ll immediately appreciate the gleaming hardwood floors, which are present throughout the main living areas. A vaulted ceiling and bow window are features of the living room that truly stand out, while the adjoining dining area features chair and crown molding, as well as corner built-ins. You’ll love the expansive breakfast bar found in the kitchen with room for several chefs! This floorplan truly makes entertaining a breeze or enjoying time intimate time with family. The family room, highlighted by a cozy fireplace, flows from the dining area/kitchen. Off of the family room lies the fabulous three-season room, boasting fabulous views of the golf course! This expansive room will be a favorite in which to relax with your morning brew or favorite beverage. Ready for a cookout? The deck off of the three-season room provides all the space you desire! As you ascend the stairs, the two spacious bedrooms and full bath are sure to please. And wait until you see the amazing storage area this level provides!
Located in Lake of the Woods, a private, gated, secured community, Lake of the Woods offers anything and everything you could possibly want. Home to two lakes (the 550-acre main lake and a 35-acre “fishing lake”), a golf course, an equestrian center, a fire and rescue department, and a church all within the gates, Lake of the Woods simply has it all. Whether your passion is boating, water skiing, kayaking, golfing, horseback riding, or simply taking in the breathtaking views from the clubhouse while enjoying a fabulous meal, from your own deck or yard, or from one of the beaches, you won’t be disappointed! Perhaps you’d like a game of bridge or volunteer your time and talents…Lake of the Woods offers more than 60 clubs and/or organizations from which you may choose to become involved. Located in Orange County, we are fortunate to enjoy low real estate taxes. Coupled with home prices ranging from $200,000+ to over $2,000,000, Lake of the Woods is the perfect community for both full-time residents, as well as weekenders. But don’t take my word for it, please come see for yourself! I will gladly give you a tour of Lake of the Woods by boat and by car so that you may experience what’s to love in Lake of the Woods!
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 homeowners. 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 contacting Pat Licata.
To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.
Welcome to 206 Birdie, where you will be wowed by the spaciousness and fine finishes throughout this meticulously maintained home, along with golf course location (10th tee), and those fantastic views! As you enter, the quality of this home is immediately noticed…from the hardwood floors to chef’s kitchen (featuring a gas cooktop) to Florida room with a mini split overlooking the golf course. That is, of course, along with the cozy fireplace in the family room for those upcoming chilly evenings. The open floor plan of the main level living areas flow seamlessly for ease of living and entertaining, and access to the outdoors can be had through the Florida room as well as the family room. The expansive primary bedroom with beautiful en suite bath, second bedroom, and hall bath complete the main level. Ascending the gorgeous stairs, you’ll be amazed by the generous size of the three bedrooms, all with ceiling fans, and the hall full bath. Located in Lake of the Woods, a private, gated, secured community, Lake of the Woods offers anything and everything you could possibly want.
Home to two lakes (the 550-acre main lake and a 35-acre “fishing lake”), a golf course, an equestrian center, a fire and rescue department, and a church all within the gates, Lake of the Woods simply has it all. Whether your passion is boating, water skiing, kayaking, golfing, horseback riding, or simply taking in the breathtaking views from the clubhouse while enjoying a fabulous meal, from your own deck or yard, or from one of the beaches, you won’t be disappointed! Perhaps you’d like a game of bridge or volunteer your time and talents…Lake of the Woods offers more than 60 clubs and/or organizations from which you may choose to become involved. Located in Orange County, we are fortunate to enjoy low real estate taxes. Coupled with home prices ranging from $200,000+ to over $2,000,000, Lake of the Woods is the perfect community for both full-time residents, as well as weekenders. But don’t take my word for it, please come see for yourself! I will gladly give you a tour of Lake of the Woods by boat and by car so that you may experience what’s to love in Lake of the Woods!
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 homeowners. 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 contacting Pat Licata.
To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.
Staging showcases a home’s best assets, and helps sell it for top dollar.
You’ll be at an advantage if you take the extra step of staging your property.
This is a great time to plan for the future of your home, so contact us today!
First impressions matter, so when you finally put your house on the market, you’ll want to pay special attention to how you stage your property.
Staging is a real estate term that means how a house looks, and good staging helps buyers imagine themselves in the home. It shows off the property’s good features, hides its flaws, turns unconventional spaces into usable spaces, creates a mood, and makes the house look significantly better in photos.
So, let’s look at why staging is necessary and some of the easiest and most recommended staging steps to ensure you get top dollar for your home!
Why staging your home matters
Potential buyers aren’t just looking for a structure to inhabit – they’re also looking for a way to fulfill their dreams and improve their quality of life. If done well, staging allows buyers to imagine themselves already living in the property and can create a more emotional sale for the buyer, generating more money for the seller.
Potential buyers don’t want to see too much work they will have to do upon moving into the home. For every problem they see, they will want to deduct its cost from the offering price. If too many issues get noticed, they may even pass on buying the home entirely.
Before they step foot into a home, prospective buyers spend countless hours looking at pictures of their potential new homes on the internet.
How your home looks, inside and out, is arguably the most crucial feature of your home because if it doesn’t look good, potential buyers will continue their search and keep clicking. Proper staging gets them to stop and envision how the house might look once they move into it, making it look more move-in ready.
Essential home staging according to the experts
According to the 2021 Profile of Home Staging, a National Association of Realtors (NAR) report, 82% of buyer’s agents said that staging makes it easier for buyers to visualize a property as their future home, which can help the home get top dollar and sell faster. The report also found that staging the living room was very important to 46% of buyers, followed by the primary bedroom at 43% and the kitchen at 35%.
Before you give in to the temptation to think that staging your home will cost you thousands of dollars, let’s take a quick look at a few of the most cost-effective and simplest staging steps to help your home sell for top dollar more quickly.
Keep it clean
A clean home shows potential buyers that you’ve taken good care of the property. Ideally, you should clean every part of the house, from the floors to the ceilings and everything in between.
If you don’t have new appliances in the kitchen, there’s no need to worry. Just make sure the existing ones are spotless. Likewise, ensure your bathrooms sparkle, from the corners of the tub to the sink drain to that spot behind the toilet you don’t think anyone can see. Your goal should be to make everything look new and hospital clean.
Take care of your clutter
Buyers need to be able to envision themselves in your home, so remove all the family photos, keepsakes, and refrigerator art. Yes, the velvet paintings must come down. Likewise, keep clothes hidden away as much as possible, and make sure the bathroom counters are empty (except for hand soap, of course). Similarly, put away all the toys and anything else that is highly personal to the home’s current inhabitants.
Plants and paint go a long way
A few potted plants can do wonders to make your home feel fresh and inviting to potential buyers. But conversely, if you’ve got a lot of indoor plants, this could create a cluttered feeling, so you’ll want to remove some of them. Additionally, a new coat of paint is a relatively inexpensive and quick home staging step you can take that will pay big returns on closing day.
Work With the Best
If you’re ready to move, work with your local team that knows the micro-housing market trends in your area. Our real estate agents have decades of experience and understand how to help you best navigate today’s market. So don’t hesitate to reach out and say Hello! to figure out your best options for buying or selling your next home!
Licata Group would like to extend a warm welcome to all the new homeowners! We often have really fun events hosted throughout the year, do frequent giveaways (think lotto scratchers, pies, FredNats tickets, just to name a few!), and also provide real estate market updates as well as local upcoming community events. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join our newsletter so you can never be without it! Sign up here. Or call our office at 540-388-2541.
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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 homeowners. 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 contacting Pat Licata.
To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.
Who’s ready for Halloween?? This year, dress the kids in their favorite spooky Halloween costumes and stop by the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse POINT between 6p – 7pm to collect some Halloween treats! Stop by while the community celebrates Halloween by passing out candy to the trick-or-treaters before you hit the neighbors and other communities for candy collecting. Trick or treating in Lake of the Woods will be held from 5pm – 8pm. LOW asks that if you will not be home, or do not wish to participate, please turn off your outside lights so the trick-or-treaters will know to pass by your home!
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 homeowners. 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 contacting Pat Licata.
To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.
In September, 10 homes were SOLD in Lake of the Woods.
1 sold below $250,000.00 2 sold between $250,000-299,999; 2 sold between $300-349,999; 2 sold between $350,000-399,999; 3 sold between $400-499,999; 0 sold between $500,000-$999,999;
37 Active/Coming Soon Listings for Sale 25 Homes Under Contract 229 Homes Sold since January 1, 2022.
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 homeowners. 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 contacting Pat Licata.
To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.
Fall is absolutely the time that our area and surrounding areas truly do shine! See what these trails have to offer; I’ll bet you’ll be wowed! This post focuses on Fauquier and Fredericksburg; please feel free to add more in the comments.
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Cedar Run Greenway White’s Mill Section Access via the cul-de-sac just beyond Baymont Inn and Suites off Route 29 north of Warrenton This new trail is a paved T-trail in the 70-acre stream valley park and winds through wetlands bordering Cedar Run. Perfect trail for biking, hiking, and wildlife watching.
C.M. Crockett Park Midland C.M. Crockett Park is the county’s largest lakeside park, and it offers almost everything an outdoorsy person could ask for. There’s fishing, boating, nature trails, picnicking, horseshoes, volleyball, a ropes course, a 1.5-mile cross-country trail, and waterskiing. Or, you could relax and take in entertainment at the 200-seat amphitheater.
Sky Meadow State Park Delaplane Scenic views that are the crowning jewel of Virginia are found that this 1,864-acre park with woodlands, pastures, and a historic farm. There are 10.5 miles of bridle trails, 22 miles of hiking trails, 9 miles of bike trails and Appalachian Trail access.
Stafford Farm Trail Access points at Stafford Farm (Meetze Road South 1 mile from the Route 29 interchange) and at the end of the Lord Fairfax Community College Connector Trail, Warrenton The Stafford Trail is a natural surface trail through 1.1 miles of woods alongside corn fields and Turkey Run with significant elevation changes. Parking at Stafford Farm.
Warrenton Branch Greenway Access points at South Fourth Street and at the end of Old Meetze Road, Warrenton Running almost 1.5 miles between Old Town Warrenton and Old Meetze Road, the greenway is a flat paved surface. The trail crosses two bridges and passes an old uncovered railroad turntable. Benches and dog waste facilities are available as is a bike rack at the Fourth Street parking lot.
Whitney State Forest Warrenton In the center of Fauquier County is the Whitney State Forest, 148 acres of serene environments for hiking and horseback riding.
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Alum Spring Park This scenic park is ideal for a relaxing stroll past its creek and over its bridge. It’s outfitted with picnic shelters and grills, perfect for a family picnic.
Cobblestone Park A wooded area with views of Hazel Run, this park features a 1-mile-loop trail.
Dixon Park Dixon Park spans 46 acres of open fields and nature preserve. There’s also a picnic area and playground for a day of quality time with the family.
Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area Motts Run is home to 860 acres of undisturbed nature and a 160-acre reservoir and offers a bike trail, over 4 miles of hiking trails, an orienteering course, and a nature center.
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 homeowners. 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.
Friends of Wildlife at the Lake (FOWL) and Old Rag Master Naturalists (ORMN), our co-sponsor, cordially invite you to our first wildlife education event, FOWL Fest, on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the LOW Community Center. This is a free, family-friendly event! Participants will have the opportunity to meet the professionals who are leaders in wildlife conservation, who inspire citizens to value the outdoors and their own role in nature, as well as the professionals who care for sick, injured, and orphaned animals, and those who provide educational opportunities and resources to the public. Learn what their individual roles are and how they work together to benefit wildlife and habitat in Virginia. Our presenters will include: ● DWR Wildlife Biologist ● Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary Director ● Lake Anna State Park Chief Ranger ● Orange County Animal Control Officer ● LOW Security Officer ● Dispatches from the Forest nature-based educator Bring your questions about local wildlife and their habitat. Find out how to resolve conflicts between humans and wildlife and learn what you can do to help create a wildlife-friendly environment at home. Special Features: ● Meet native wildlife from Lake Anna State Park and Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary ● Milkweed seed give-away ● Children’s activity table ● Virginia Master Naturalist exhibits on Spotted Lantern Fly, native plants and more ● Virginia Native Plant Society exhibits on native and invasive plants The event is free, but registration is required*. Last day to register is October 20th. Please register here: https://www.oldragmasternaturalists.org/event-fowl.html No dogs other than service animals are permitted. We look forward to seeing you there! *Attendees from outside of LOW must register in order to be put on a guest list at the gate. LOW residents are encouraged to register for an accurate count. To learn more about FOWL, visit our website: www.fowloflow.org or our Facebook page: “Friends of Wildlife at the Lake PUBLIC GROUP.”
Spread the Christmas spirit early this year by adopting an Elderly and/or disabled adult through the Orange County Department of Social Services. Businesses and individuals are encouraged to participate! Please consider the following: please plan to budget approximately $50 per person adopted and plan to make deliveries directly to the individuals’ residences listed on the application. Their application will have their information on it to contact and verify gender, special needs, sizes, food allergies, etc to help determine appropriate gifts to purchase. We hope you are able to participate and spread the holiday cheer and spirit back to the Orange County Community!
There is a form that is required to register for the adoption process, please contact Crystal Hale at 540-672-1155 for a copy of the form.
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 homeowners. 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 contacting Pat Licata.
To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.
Knowing your property’s real-time value is more important than ever
Build a relationship with your local real estate team to maximize your money
This is a great time to plan for the future of your home, so contact us today!
From volatile national market trends impacting local housing markets to unforeseen structural problems, a property’s value fluctuation can be tricky to gauge accurately. However, the good news for current and would-be homeowners curious about a property’s actual value in today’s market is that information is more accessible than ever. So let’s look at some of the easiest, most straightforward options for knowing a property’s actual value and why it’s so important!
Know the accurate value of your property
People usually want to know how much a home is worth to take comfort in knowing they’re making a good investment. Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant financial investments people will ever make. So naturally, when sellers want as much profit as possible and buyers want to pay as little as possible, achieving the right balance between these two when the closing time rolls around can be tricky. Staying informed about your home’s value and the trend of home prices in your local area allows you to make better financial decisions overall. It all boils down to knowing how much a home is realistically worth.
Suppose you’re a current homeowner about to place your property on the market who’s considering a renovation to increase your payout at closing; knowing your home’s current value will help determine if doing so is even necessary, potentially saving you thousands of dollars. Or perhaps you’re a buyer eager to make an offer; knowing a property’s real-time, comparative value in the market could help you avoid overpaying.
And this is where getting to know your local real estate professionals becomes one of the most important decisions you will make.
Build a relationship with your local real estate agent
Regardless of what is happening within the broader national housing market, buying or selling a home is always a local matter. While real estate is an industry heavily influenced by environmental, political, social, and broader economic forces that affect property value and pricing, what is valid for buyers and sellers in San Francisco differs from what is reasonable for buyers and sellers in Sioux Falls, SD.
This is where knowing who your local real estate experts are is invaluable. Top-earning real estate agents have one thing in common: they know their local real estate markets. Ask them any question about the area, and they can answer it, or at least they know where to go and who to ask to find the answer.
So, when you’re ready to put your house on the market or make an offer, the first and easiest step you can and should take is to contact your local real estate professionals. They are experts in their field who understand market etiquette and know how to make a great offer that achieves the difficult balance of satisfying both buyer and seller. The right real estate agent knows how to negotiate the complex web of forms best, and they can foresee issues you might not.
Discover Your Real Estate Partnership
If you’re ready to move, don’t get caught up in the frenzy of negative news. Instead, work with your local team that knows the micro-housing market in your area. Our real estate agents have decades of experience and understand how to help you best navigate today’s market. So don’t hesitate to reach out and say Hello! to figure out your best options for buying or selling your home!
