The LGA annual meeting and the Member/Member Tournament will both be held on August 23. Come cast your votes for the 2016-2017 officers and review the proposed budget at 7:30 AM in the Woods Center. The Member/Member Tournament will start after the meeting and a continental breakfast. Find a partner and sign up by August 15 for the tournament, which costs $15 per player. For more information, the sign-up sheet and tournament details will be posted in the Woods Center lounge.
If you’d like to know what great Lake of the Woods real estate is available, click here. It’s another beautiful day at the lake!
Lake of the Woods, VA, Real Estate Stats for January 2016 By Pat Licata REALTOR® In the month of January, a total of only 4 homes were sold. 3 were standard sale, 1 between $100-$175K, 1 between $250-350K, and 1 over $500K. There was 1 foreclosure in the $100-175K price range. There weren’t any short sales sold in January, and no lots sold either.
However, don’t let those low January real estate stats fool you. February is hot! Within the last two weeks, 4 of my listings have gone under contract, I just received an offer on another listing, and my team has written two offers for buyers. If you are thinking of selling in the not-so-distant future, check out this blog post for some tips to make it easier when the time is right for you: Tips for LOW Sellers
Here’s a link to real estate currently for sale in Lake of the Woods: LOW active listings It’s another beautiful day at the lake!
by Pat Licata-REALTOR, Licata on the Lake, Lake of the Woods The Lake of the Woods Association is the proud recipient of the 2015 Central Virginia Chapter Community Associations Institute’s “Community Association of the Year Award” for very large scale associations of 1,000 units or more! The award is designed to recognize community associations in the Central Virginia area that are excelling in all facets of their operations.
LOWA General Manager, Phil Rodenberg, stated, “It is a team effort of members, Board and staff to win such an award. So here’s to our talented, dependable LOWA employees who are working behind the scenes in big and little ways to serve the membership of our one-of-a-kind community.”
Current LOWA Board of Directors are Louisa Rucker, President; Mike Rugless, Vice President; Leighton Cumming, Secretary; JoAnn Zwickl, Treasurer; Jim Hutchison; Larry Moreland; and Nigel Goodwin.
As recipient of this award, our association serves as an example for the community association industry and encourages the educational and professional growth of community associations.
What an honor! Congratulations to all!!!
Lake of the Woods Market Stats Through 11/30/15 By Pat Licata-REALTOR
In Lake of the Woods in October, a total of 14 homes were sold. 11 were standard sale, of which three sold between $100-$175K, two between $175-250K, and six between $250-350K. There was one foreclosure at under $100k, and three in the $100-175K price range. There were two short sales, both selling between $175-250K. 5 lots also sold, two of which closed for over $100K.
Here’s a link to real estate currently for sale in Lake of the Woods: LOW active listings It’s another beautiful day at the lake!
On Wednesday, October 28 from 10AM-12PM, LOWLINC will hold a membership information session at the Community Center. The mission of LOWLINC, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is “…to enable seniors and those with physical and cognitive challenges who reside at LOW to continue living fully and independently in their homes for as long as possible.” There are currently over 30 volunteers who are excited to help older residents of Lake of the Woods. Membership is fee-based, with the goal being to provide subsidies for residents in need. RSVP to carolyn@lowlinc.org or Jeri F. at 972-2180. Jeri is the person to contact if you need a ride to/from the meeting. Click here for more information!
September 2015 Real Estate Statistics for Lake of the Woods, VA By Pat Licata REALTOR® In the month of September, a total of 18 homes were sold. 17 were standard sale, 3 between $100-$175K, 10 between $175-250K, 2 between $250-350K, 1 between $350-500K, and 1 over $500K. There was 1 foreclosure in the $100-175K price range. There were no short sales in August. Three lots also sold, and they all closed for under $100K.
Here’s a link to real estate currently for sale in Lake of the Woods: LOW active listings It’s another beautiful day at the lake!
August 2015 Real Estate Statistics for Lake of the Woods By Pat Licata REALTOR® In the month of August, a total of 17 homes were sold. 13 were standard sale, 4 between $100-$175K, 4 between $175-250K, 3 between $250-350K, 1 between $350-500K, and 1 over $500K. There were a total of 4 foreclosures, 1 under $100k, and 3 in the $100-175K price range. There were no short sales in August. Two lots also sold, and they both closed for under $100K.
Here’s a link to real estate currently for sale in Lake of the Woods: LOW active listings It’s another beautiful day at the lake!
Locust Grove Middle School Principal Named Best in State of VA! By Pat Licata REALTOR
The Virginia Middle School Association has named Kim Crandall, Principal of Locust Grove Middle School, Master in the Middle School Educator of the Year for 2014! She became Principal in 2011 when the Middle School opened. Principal Crandall received her Bachelors in English from Anderson University and a Masters in Women’s Studies from Harvard University. She was nominated for the award by several of the teachers at LGMS.
“According to the Virginia Middle School Association, the award recognizes educators who serve in roles other than as classroom teachers who have demonstrated a devotion to working with young adolescents and have demonstrated a commitment to best middle level practices.”
Congratulations, Principal Crandall!
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