Get ready to walk in the footsteps of prehistoric giants! The Museum of Culpeper History will be holding the annual Dino-Walk on September 12th at the Luck Stone Quarry in Culpeper! Here you’ll discover the largest concentration of footprints made by dinosaurs in North America! Vehicle passes will be available for purchase starting June 1st for hourly timed tours that start at 8AM. Each pass will permit entry of one vehicle with as many people that can be safely filled in it. Passes can be purchased through Eventbrite, and if sold out, be sure to click the “Join Waitlist” button. This is a wonderful opportunity to see where dinosaurs roamed the earth and left their marks for the whole world to see!
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Are you ready to party? If not then you best get ready, because the 2020 Downtown Culpeper Carnival is almost here! Happening on Saturday, February 22nd from 10 AM – 8 PM, you’ll have an absolute blast as you celebrate Mardi Gras with all your friends and neighbors. Enjoy live music, New Orleans inspired food, face painting, performing artists, costume performers and more! While celebrating, be sure to take the opportunity to explore the historical area of Downtown Culpeper and see what all the festival has to offer. This is a great, family fun event that is sure to make this celebration one to remember! For more updates and information about the event, be sure to Click Here! Laissez les bon temps rouler!
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Have you been aching to hear some quality bluegrass music? If so, then grab your friends and family, and head on down to Grass Rootes in Culpeper to see The Lonesome River Band on Friday, January 31st from 7PM-11PM! Having been around for 37 years, this award-winning band has performed on some of the most famous stages, such as the Grand Ole Opry, as well as headlined for some of the biggest concerts and festivals around! Any true bluegrass fan young or old will recognize their unique and iconic sound, so be sure to not miss your chance of seeing them up close!
There will only be 100 tickets sold on this amazing night, so be sure not to miss your chance! The doors will open at 7PM, and the band will promptly start at 7:30 PM. They will play two 45-minute sets with an intermission between lasting about 20 minutes. Special VIP tickets can be purchased which will grant you a seat within the first two rows, as well as signed poster by the band, a VIP laminate and an invitation to the 6PM pre-party! VIP tickets are very limited. This will truly be a night to remember, so don’t miss your chance to be a part of it! For more information be sure to Click Here!
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Lakeside Title is hosting its 3rd Annual Turkey Bowl to benefit the Wilderness Food Pantry on Saturday 11/9 from 11 AM – 3 PM at the Lakeside Title & Escrow parking lot! Enjoy face painting, a moon bounce, raffles with amazing prizes, a cake walk, music and much more! Make sure to participate in the bake sale, and pick up some delectable goodies! Don’t forget to enter in the Turkey Bowl for a chance to win your Thanksgiving turkey, or your choice from a selection of baked goods. This is a perfect opportunity to spend some time with the community, and help raise money for those in need. If you would like to learn more, or find out how you can help donate good, be sure to Click Here!
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Ready for the holiday season? Downtown Culpeper sure is! Be there on Sunday, November 24 from NOON to 5:00 PM for the Downtown Culpeper Open House, hosted by Culpeper Renaissance Inc.! This is the perfect time to start your holiday shopping, as you’re sure to find the perfect gift! You’ll find a number of specialty stores that are available, including delectable chocolates, gorgeous clothing and of course plenty of toys for the little ones (if they’ve been good this year) and much more! Make sure to stay for the Tree Lighting from 5:10 – 5:30 PM. Join your fellow Culpeper community in bringing in the holiday season! For more information about this event, be sure to Click Here!
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Ready for some winter fun down on the farm? Higgins Hills Farm is proudly hosting “Christmas on the farm” on Saturday, November 30th from 10 AM – 4 PM, presented by BC Photography and Higgins Hills Farm! Enjoy a winter wonderland filled with fun, food, prizes and more! Admission is $5.00 per car, which includes access to the free petting farm, games, children’s activities! Get your picture taken with jolly old Saint Nick, and/or the Grinch himself! A Coffee & Hot Cocoa bar is available for $3.00, as well as $5.00 pony rides! Gourmet popcorn and hotdogs will also be available to snack on! Start your holiday season off right, and visit Higgins Hills Farm in Culpeper, VA! For more info, be sure to Click Here!
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Buying a property in Virginia can be a great experience if you are lucky enough to find the professionals who can help you do it. Virginia is a state where rural and urban make a unique scene making sure that you can find whatever you search for. However, bear in mind that there is a long way from having an idea to move to Virginia to actually making the final decision and signing the necessary papers. There are some specific rules you need to be acquainted with, so you will need some help from a realtor. Here are some things that every real estate agent in Virginia needs to know.
Before
hiring a realtor
Here are some things that you
should know about working with a real estate agent in Virginia:
Let’s start with some good news – usually, the seller pays the commission which is divided between a seller’s and a buyer’s agent.
You should always check whether the agent you want to hire is licensed to do the job. Don’t rely on customer reviews on websites only and always ask for personal referrals.
Before you hire a real estate agent, you should try to figure out what you are actually looking for. Make a list of all the characteristics that you expect your new home to have. That will make yours and your realtor’s job much easier. While at it, you should decide what you are going to do with the possessions you are not planning to relocate. This might seem like thinking too far ahead, but it isn’t. Once you find the home that you want to buy or rent you will be too busy dealing with paperwork, credits, and inspections. The solutions for storing furniture in Virginia will probably be the last thing on your mind. A tip: Find and book them in advance!
Buying a property is probably one of the greatest investments you’ll have
Every real estate agent in Virginia
needs to know the statistics
Numbers and figures are something that every real estate agent just has to know
no matter where he/she lives and works. Virginia is a huge real estate
market with a lot of great listings so that everybody can find the property
they are searching for, be that a flat, an urban home, a ranch or a vacation home.
The Commonwealth of Virginia has it all!
At the moment, Virginia real
estate market is very hot. The average time that a home stays on the market
before being sold is 64 days. The hot market also means that over the past
year, the prices of listings have gone up 4.3%. The median home value in
the state at the moment is $264,200. Moreover, the predictions are that,
within the next year, the price will rise as much as 2.8%. The median
value that the sellers in Virginia expect to get for their property is $310,325.
On the other hand, the average amount that people are paying for their home in
the state is $269,900.
The average rent in Virginia is
somewhere around $1,700 per month.
A
good realtor is expected to know the history of listings they are showing
Buyers are curious, especially when they are about to make such an investment
as buying a property. And, who can blame them? Besides the common facts that
the realtor is expected to know about the property he/she is trying to earn on,
here are some of the questions that buyers in Virginia tend to ask:
Was this property the site of a meth lab and if so, was it cleaned properly and in accordance with the regulations?
Are there any defects to the drywall in the house?
Is this place within the area of military air installation? – It might sound silly, but these are the questions that a real estate agent in Virginia just has to be able to answer.
Whatever you are searching for, a good real estate agent in Virginia will help you find it
And,
a lot more
More details about residential
property disclosure can be found within Residential Property Disclosure
made by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
Plus, a good real estate agent would have to at least know to point their
clients in the right direction where they can find the answers he/she cannot
give them directly.
One of the qualities of a realtor
that cannot be learned by heart is just being friendly and welcoming to the
newcomers wanting to buy a property and stay in Virginia. They will like to
know more about the neighborhood and the county wherein they are searching for
a place. A good real estate agent has to have some additional info up their
sleeve. For instance, they should be informed about the top things to do in Orange County if that is the area of the buyer’s interest. Or, they
should have some basic data on local schools in the neighborhood.
A
real estate agent in Virginia needs to be familiar with paperwork a buyer needs
to go through
Whether you are a Canadian buying a property in Virginia, or a local citizen moving to another street, you will have a lot of paperwork to handle before becoming an official owner of a Virginia property. What is specific about the real estate market in this state is that a lot is left to the buyer to do. That is where a helping hand from the good realtor is priceless. Other than signing the purchase agreement, you will have to deal with taxes and mortgages. A realtor who always has a good piece of advice when needed is worth their weight in gold.
There are some more things that need to be done in order for a buyer to completely disclose the purchase. They have to provide the inspection report after having a house inspection done. This is done in order to identify the problems with pests, structure, drainage, mold, electrical, plumbing, heating, etc. Ok, how can a real estate agent help me with that? – you might be asking yourselves. Well, after you get the inspection results, a realtor can help you negotiate the price with the seller.
You will have to sign a lot of papers to disclose the purchase
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The Fredericksburg Area Bar Association and the University of Mary Washington are proud to present: Jazz 4 Justice, featuring the UMW Jazz Ensemble, directed by Doug Gately! The concert will be held on Saturday, November 2nd starting at 7:30 PM at George Washington Hall in Dodd Auditorium. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, and #5 for students & seniors. Net proceeds go to benefit Legal Aid Works, and UMW Jazz Ensemble Scholarships. Tickets are available online at www.LegalAidWorks.org/Jazz4Justice/. For more info about upcoming events in the area, Click here!
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You’ll love the fine features and room sizes that this amazing home offers! Two master bedrooms from which to choose: one on the main level and one on the upper. Gleaming hardwoods, chef’s kitchen with double oven and custom cabinetry for lots of extra storage, office, and finished lower level! Step outside onto the lush, beautifully maintained back yard with an irrigation system, to soak in the hot tub or to simply enjoy your own private oasis! 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 volunteering 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 the mid-$100,000 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 why I love Lake of the Woods! If you would like to learn more about this listing, click 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.
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Who said happy hour had to be limited to just one hour? Be at the Lions Pavilion at Sweetbriar Park in Lake of the Woods from 4-7:00 PM for an evening filled with beer, wine, food, appetizers, live music and a 50/50 raffle. The cost is $15 per person, which includes admission, appetizers and your first beverage. Additional food and drink tickets will be available for purchase, and an ID is required in order to obtain a wristband. All proceeds support the 2020 Lions Pavilion located at Hollyfield Park. Save the date/time in your calendar, because we all know that nothings worse then missing happy hours!
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