Archives: January 2023

Licata Live! at 11AM, Every Tuesday on Facebook! 2023 Year!

Join us every Tuesday at 11 AM for Licata Live.

11/21/23 Licata Live with John Licata ( The Face for Radio ) and Kathleen Ayers

11/14 Licata Live at Patch Brewing Co. With Keith and Carrie Neeley.

Pat & Daisey Licata Live 11/7/2023

Welcome Meg Brancato To The Team w/ Daisey & Meg: Licata Live 10/31/2023

Licata Live September 20, 2023 with Mary Maurer and Pat Licata

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.

Urban Air Adventure Park is Coming Soon to Fredericksburg, Virginia

Looking for something new and exciting to experience with the family? Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park is planning to open its doors in March of 2023 at 4250 Plank Rd in Fredericksburg. The fun adventure park awaits the opportunity to share all the fun in store for kids of all ages. From tots to grandpa, there is plenty to do for all. With a turn here and a turn there, new adventures await. 

Each ticket purchase grants you a MyFly wristband.  Scan your band at the start of each attraction to earn points, and compete against others on the leadership board. You can keep track of all your progress and watch your videos on  MyFlyhub.com.  

Laser Fury is an exciting new way to experience bumper cars. Their amazing light show while bumping and chasing down your friends and family members makes the game more tempting and electrifying. 

Spin Zone Bumper cars are a way to get back at those annoying siblings who have been making your blood boil.  Time to ramp up the excitement.  With every hit, you can get back at ‘em and release steam.

Glow in the dark Mini Golf is a fun way to compete against friends or foes.  Take an adventure in the glow-in-the-dark jungle-themed mini golf course. The kid-friendly putt-putt course is perfect for a birthday party or just good ol’ family fun. Share your excitement while watching your glowing ball get through the many obstacles, roughs, and traps. This will be nothing less than a memorable experience. 

The indoor go-kart track is the perfect way to celebrate a birthday, too. The twist and turns will challenge every driver. So if you ever dreamt of being a race car driver, come out with your friends or family for a friendly competition and let your dreams come true. 

Calling all bowlers!  There is a bowling alley too.  Imagine that.  Bowling fun anyone?

The drop zone is perfect for practicing flips and tricks safely. The giant inflatable airbag is great to absorb the impact from every jump while getting your favorite trick down.  

There is one place kids don’t get into trouble bouncing off walls. Practice your favorite tricks and flips on the indoor trampoline at the Prozone Performance Trampolines.  The wall-mounted trampolines spice up those trampoline jumping experiences where jumps and flips are more fun and challenging. 

Let your kiddos burn energy in the Urban Air rope course. Swinging on ropes, climbing the webs, leaping through obstacles, and balancing beams while challenging others couldn’t be more fun than on this course.  The high-up in the air course allows kids to face fears and conquer the world while building confidence, working on their motor skills, and allowing their imagination to run. 

Challenge your balance and your friends to a friendly competition on the Battle Beam. Don’t worry if you fall it’s a short soft landing into a fun foam pit. 

Who knew dodgeball could get more fun?  Play a friendly game of dodgeball on a trampoline. Making the game more challenging and fun you will be dipping, diving, ducking and jumping to dodge the incoming balls. There is always someone nearby to remind you of the rules if you need help remembering them and to help get you started.  So bring your A team and start dodging. 

Leap of Faith is a good way to find a thrill. Put on your harness and climb to the top of the platform to take the leap of faith. Jump and grab onto the hanging cylinder or monkey bars. No worries if you miss it, you have your harness to get you back to safety. 

The trapeze is a great way to work on upper body strength. Challenge yourself and others to make it across the trapeze obstacles while practicing your routines. Show off your skills and put on a show.  Don’t be afraid to fall with the airbag below. 

Bring your team to a victorious win in Laser Tag. The dark smoky and challenging obstacle course is sure to please the best snipers out there. 

Visit the arcade and get your game on. With a variety of games ranging from puzzles, racing, and defenders and fantasy there is a game for everyone.  So when you need a break from jumping, skip on over to the arcade and challenge yourself and your friends.  

Hop on the Sky Rider and soar through the air for a fun zipline experience. 

Climbing walls are a good way to gain balance and coordination while building body strength. They offer walls of different levels of difficulty for the beginner and the pros. 

Play a friendly game of hide and seek in the Tubes Playground and obstacle course.  Race through tunnels, zoom down the slides, and climb down the ladder for an adventure race to the finish line. 

A fun family competition on the Warriors course would be a sure way to settle a score. Just like on TV, you could put your speed, strength, and agility to the test on this fun adventure. 

Jump and dunk just like the pros. Show off your slam dunk skills at the Slam Dunk zone.  

There’s even FOOD. Wind down or refuel at the Urban Air Cafe, with many options for food and drinks. For more information about this park, including hours, check out their website 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 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.

Junior Animal Professionals Youth Workshops Offered by the Fredericksburg SPCA

As unfortunate as it is, animal shelters and rescues are consistently at capacity and overflowing with animals needing a good home. These animals didn’t ask to be there, but what they do ask for is a compassionate and loving hand.  Someone to feed them, love on them, and care for them. A pet isn’t a toy or an object you can put on the shelf and forget about. A pet is a family member, a child, and a commitment for their lifetime.  Many people today lack compassion for animals. Why? Who knows. Maybe because they weren’t taught how to treat them growing up.  Maybe life is just too fast and busy for most to care. Well, what I do know is this…The SPCA is offering to teach our youngsters how to be a little more compassionate and respect our loving pets.  And who better to teach them the skills than those who do it daily? Not because they have to, but because they choose to. 

January 16th, 2023 from 9 am – 4 pm, the Fredericksburg SPCA is offering a youth workshop for ages 10-13 led by their Human Educator to inspire children to gain knowledge, compassion, respect, and love toward animals, people, and our environment. This is a great opportunity for the kids not to just gain knowledge, but to meet new people and get out of the house.

The activities, crafts, and lessons are based on age group and topic for each workshop.

Love & Kindness: Keeping our Furry Friends Happy
For ages 6-9
This workshop is designed to introduce the principles of companionship, animal care, and respect to our youngest representative while having the opportunity to meet some of the shelter animals.

Junior Animal Professionals
For ages 6-9 and ages 10-13 –
 This workshop allows your child to meet a veterinarian professional from the Locke Community Medical Center while practicing saving an animal’s life and getting the opportunity to explore different jobs that will allow you to work with animals. A CACTP-certified trainer will be teaching our young professionals animal behaviors. They will get to participate in role-playing activities while getting to interact with some of the shelter animals. 

Safety & Respect: Body Language of Canines and Felines
For ages 10-13 –  This helpful opportunity will teach kids to be aware of possible dangers by learning to read the body language of both people and animals, how to safely engage with animals, training tips for their pets, making toys and treats, and meeting with the shelter animals.

Drop-off is from 9:00-9:30 am, and pick-up is from 3:30-4:00 pm. 

Reserve your spot 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 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.

No Need to Fear Public Speaking, Toastmasters is Near!

Interested in flushing the fear of public speaking away with 2022? Join the Rappahannock Regional Toastmasters Club 8920, Part of Toastmasters International. Become a better speaker, listener, and a better leader in 2023. Rappahannock Reginal Toastmasters Club serves the Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Westmoreland regions.  They offer a supportive setting for all those who wish to proactively practice effective leadership and speaking skills. They are a non-profit organization run by club members. Offering meetings on-site or on zoom, make it easy to attend. Currently, meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 pm at the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church (enter on Charlotte St) located at 308 Hanover St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. All Are welcome. 2023 Is the year of no excuses.  So visit their website today to learn more and join.  https://rappahannock.toastmastersclubs.org. Become the best leader, the best you in 2023!

To learn more or participate in the next meeting, visit: 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 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.

January 2023 Events at the Fredericksburg Exo & Conference Center

When it’s cold outside and you don’t want to be stuck in the house, check out these events happening this January, 2023, at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA.

The BOAT WATER SPORTS EXPO takes place on January 13th, from 1 pm – 7 pm, January 14th, 10 am – 3 pm, and January 15th from 10 am -3 pm. Tickets are $10 for general admission or $9 for seniors, first responders, and the military. You will have the opportunity to tour the vessels while speaking with a boating expert who will help find the perfect boat for your needs. Learn more here.

SGK Gun show is scheduled for Saturday, January 28th from 9 am – 5 pm and Sunday, January 29th from 10 am – 4 pm for a small fee of $13 per person.  This fun American tradition is perfect for the gun enthusiast.  It’s said that gun shows started as early as our country’s settlement.  The event took place at the end of the hunting season when hunters and trappers set a place and time to meet allowing participants to view, trade, or buy a variety of shooting and sporting products. Take advantage of the opportunity to explore pieces from the civil war to those made today. You will see an array of products such as historical collectibles, an abundance of the army and other forms of military memorabilia, and shooting supplies. Learn more about this event, here.

So, don’t delay, put it on your calendar today. 

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.

Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe with Video by Jenn Armknecht

Craving something sweet and zesty? You’ve come to the right place! This past December, during all the holiday festivities, Jenn Armknecht, REALTOR with Licata Group EXP hosted a Cookie Exchange Party, baking over 600+ cookies!!! These lemon sugar cookies were such a hit, she was asked for the recipe multiple times and we’d like to share it with you!!

Ingredients:
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
6 tbsp lemon zest
4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 large egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup sugar, for rolling cookies

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add in the lemon juice and egg. Beat again to combine.
  3. Add in the flour, gradually, as well as the baking soda, salt, and mix by hand with a spatula until combined.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30- 60 minutes
  5. Remove the dough from the fridge. Pre-heat over to 350*F. Place 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl for rolling the cookies.
  6. Scoop cookie dough and roll to form balls, rolling each ball into the sugar.
  7. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 11 – 13 minutes or until the edges have a faint golden color.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Move to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Try it out for yourself and let us know what you think! Below is the original recipe Jenn used, however, she modified it just a tad by doubling the lemon zest and lemon juice(already modified in this provided recipe)!

https://youtube.com/shorts/N1yJIAYZV74

Source: Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

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.

Try Jazz Funk and Improv Dance Classes for Kids in Fredericksburg, Virginia!

Looking for something fun for the kids to do during the cold winter months to keep them active? Look no further. Virtuous Dance Center is offering JAZZ FUNK & Improv dance with Briah Bebbs Saturday, January 21st, 2023. JAZZ FUNK starts at 1 pm,  IMPROV starts at 2:30 pm. Each class runs for 90 mins for ages 10 and up.  Admission is $30 per person. Virtuous Dance Center 31 Utah Place Fredericksburg, VA 22405. Visit here to purchase tickets!

JAZZ FUNK is a mixture of Jazz, Hip hop, and Waaking. Currently, it is one of the most popular and commercially successful dance styles worldwide. This style is used in video clips, and live shows of pop stars legends such as Beyonce, Madonna, and Lady Gaga. This dance style gives you the opportunity to release attitude, show your sassy side, and show ‘em who is boss simply by your moves.

IMPROV is Dance improvisation which is the process of creating a movement without pre-planning and steps, commonly known as improv. Free movement is a great way to have fun, relieve any stress and explore new ways to move with no rules. 

Briah Bebbs is well diverse in dance styles.  From ballet, Jazz, to Tap, and more. She started dancing at the age of 5 at the City Dance Theatre in Richmond, VA winning many awards. Briah also excelled as a student of the Henrico High School Center for the Arts, where she was a Dance major. Ms. Bebbs has also trained at L.A. Play, LaBrea Dance Studio, Joffrey Ballet Studio, and Chelsea’,  a dance studio, Alvin Ailey, and she also attended the Governor School for Arts and Humanities at Radford University. After high school, she went on to perform with the Divine Elegance Dance Line and the illustrious dance program on the collegiate level at Virginia Union University. And she has worked with choreographers such as Diontey Michael, Tony Colden, Willie Hinton, Chris Gayle, and many others. She offers many other dance-style training as well, as she shares her love of dance by teaching from her many dance-style accomplishments. 

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.

Warm Welcomes and Happy Send-Offs for January 2023!

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.

Kids Night at FXBG Axes in Fredericksburg, Virginia!!

Need something to do that the whole family will love?  Check out FXBG Axes on January 19th, 2023 from 5 pm -10 pm for Kids Night. When you purchase one adult admission, you will receive a free child admission. If you have never thrown an axe before no worries, someone is there to instruct you and watch to make sure everyone is handling them safely.  While there is no age minimum, their website states “if you can pick up an axe, you can throw an axe! 7 is about the cut-off.” Close-toed shoes, however, are absolutely required! The 6,000 sq. ft. facility has 24 targets, an arcade, and food. Fredericksburg Axes is located at 514 Lansdowne Rd, Fredericksburg Virginia 22408.

Can’t make kids’ night? Perfect for all ages, this downright fun activity would be the perfect birthday party plan for youngsters. Frustrated with an ex and need a release?  Have fun releasing all that built-up energy with Axe an Ex time for ladies’ night. Glow Throw is perfect for spending quality time and connecting with your loved ones. You can make date night a memorable one while showing off your skills to one another. Planning a private party for your work family is a fantastic way to bring your team together and learn about each other on a more personal level.  So check it out, show off your skills, and give them something to talk about.

 For additional information on kids’ night, including the costs for adults, click here. If you want more info about FXBG Axes, visit their website 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 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.

December 2022 Lake of the Woods, Virginia Monthly Market Stats

In December, 11 homes were SOLD in Lake of the Woods.

0 sold below $250,000.00
4 sold between $250,000-299,999;
0 sold between $300,000-349,999;
3 sold between $350,000-399,999;
2 sold between $400,000-499,999;
2 sold between $500,000-$999,999;

46 Active/Coming Soon Listings for Sale
14 Homes Under Contract
1 Home Sold since January 1, 2023.

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.

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.