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Tri-Cities, VA

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HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE Volume 25, Issue 3

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Features to opping for When Sh for a Home e To Se e In sid e Le ar n M or

TO ADVERTISE, CONTACT: Janet Taylor: 804-919-1000 Janet.Taylor.TREB@gmail.com

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Cover Presented by: Ashley Oakley 804-731-2755 Hometown Realty ashley@ashleyfoakley.com COVER HOME: PRINCE GEORGE: 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Full Basement w/drive-in garage on 3+ acres. $249,900.

More properties listed by Ashley on page 5.

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David Patsel (804) 931-4072

Associate Broker, Relocation Specialist, ABR

david.patsel@napierera.com

TO BE BUILT!

MATOACA NEW CONSTRUCTION! Will be a vinyl sided rancher w/3 BR, 2 full BA, great rm w/ open flr plan. Hdwd flrs, vltd ceils. Lovely eatin kitchen. Pic of similar flr plan. $178,000

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CHESTERFIELD Great building lot for sale! SELLER HAS ALREADY DONE SOIL STUDY & STUDY PERIOD! Contains 2 sep parcels equaling a total of 15.41 acres! $110,000

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GLOUCESTER ALL BRICK HOME ON 13.3 ACRES ON THE PERRIN RIVER. 5816 sq ft, 4 BR, 4 BA. All of the rooms in this house are enormous! A beautiful Florida room on the back side of the home. 2 car garage This is a custom built estate home. So many options here. Horses are permitted. $699,000

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MATOACA Brand new construction! 1,702 SF, huge great rm w/dark hdwd flrs, vltd ceils. Large eat-in kitchen. Heat pump & C/A, FR, large rear covd deck, all on 3+- acres! $$219,900

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CONJURERS NECK BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL HOME IN COLONIAL HEIGHTS! Built in 2001 by DanRich Homes on 0.56 acres. 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 2,560 SF, open floor plan. $349,900

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PRINCE GEORGE 16 buildable lots The Meadows ranging from .29 acre lot to 5.71 acres. Prices range from $20,000-$45,000.

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Troy Gibbs ASSOCIATE BROKER GRI, ABR, CDPE

Johana Story ABR, E-PRO, SFR, CDPE ‘Se Habla Español’

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PRINCE GEORGE: The Harrington w/5BD, 3.5BA. All Brick w/Vinyl Accents, Granite, HW Flrs, 2C Att. Grg, 1+ Acre Lot. Too many extra features to list!

COLONIAL HEIGHTS: 3 BR, 1.5 BA, FR, DR, Partial Basement, FP, Sun Porch, HW Floors.

Text M2173 $169,900. to 85377 MLS:1738129 CHESTERFIELD: Renovated Split Level Home w/ 4 BR, 2 Full BA, Open Flr Plan w/Kitchen Island, SS Appl, Renovated Fla Rm, Rec Rm, FP. $199,900.

PRINCE GEORGE: Text M2177 Renovated Daylily Plan. 4 to 85377 BR, 2.5 BA, Lrg Foyer, Study, DR, Kitchen open to FR, Gas FP, Garage, Deck, Lrg Front Porch.

The Meadows $269,500.

PRINCE GEORGE: Under Brickhouse Construction Landing 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 Story Foyer, Kit. Open to FR, Master En-Ste, 2C Gar, Lrg Porch, Stn & Brick. $359,900.

Zinnia Plan PERIWINKLE PLAN

PRINCE GEORGE: 4 Bdrms, 3 full baths, Family Room, Rec Room, Covered Porch.

Garage. $242,500.

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TO BE BUILT PRINCE GEORGE: The Marlin w/3000+ SF, 4BD, 3BA, Fin Bonus Rm, & All Brick Construction.

Tons of upgrades all on a 1+ acre lot w/pub W&S. Visit our website for more details.

DINWIDDIE:

19.83 ACRES!

Serenity of the great outdoors. Owning a lot in Colemans Lake Estates entitles you to hunt, fish & enjoy the common area.

Waterfall! $74,900.

The Meadows

MLS:1701847

PRINCE GEORGE: 6.76 acs, 3,076 SF, Recently Renovated 3rd level open w/oak flrg, Lg Scr Porch, New Metal Roof. $319,900.

MLS:1731039

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THE MEADOWS SECTION 4 New Craftsman Style Homes Starting in the 200's.

10 minutes to Fort Lee, Public Water and Sewer. Reserve Your Lot Today!

CHESTERFIELD: 4 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths, Fmly Rm, Dining Rm, Living Rm, Brick FP, 2 Zoned AC Unit. $247,500.

MLS:1724492 PRINCE GEORGE: 5 BR, 3.5 BA, Frml LR & DR, Kitchen Isl, Nook, FR w/Gas FP, 2 Master BRs, 2C Att Garage. $379,900.

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PRINCE GEORGE: Willow Plan. 4 BR, 2.5 Bths, Frml Lving Rm, Kitchen Open to Family Rm, Loft, 2 Car Garage, Deck, Lrg Front Porch. $259,500.

PRINCE GEORGE: 3 Bdrms, 2 Baths, Family Rm, Large Master Bdrm, Garage. $219,500.

PRINCE GEORGE: 4 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths, Large Family Room, 2 Car Garage. $239,500.

PRINCE GEORGE: 4 BR, 2 BA, LR, 1st Flr Master, FP, 2 Zoned Heat & AC, Lrg Backyard. $169,900.

MLS:1739834 DINWIDDIE: Log Cabin Home! 5.31 Acs, 3 BR, 2 BA, Great Rm, Ofc, Lrg Kitchen, FP, I/G Pool. $299,000.

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Tina McCabe

REALTOR®, ABR

804-536-6800

Multi-Million Dollar Producer

10001 Courtview Lane Chesterfield, VA 23832

Email: Tina@tinamccabe.com www.tinamccabe.com ,900

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PETERSBURG Per fect investment property for a investor, or starter home. The beautiful hardwood floors newly refinished, a very nice size eat in kitchen with 3 decent size bedrooms.

MLS:1737429

ONE LEVEL LIVING! Well maint. Large LR w/cathedral ceiling, skylights, lots of natural light, ceiling fan, brick FP, & plush carpet. Kitchen and dining area is open to living room. Large fenced-in backyard. MLS:1728945

4 BR 3.5 BATH ON 10 ACRE LOT. Features Carpet, Solid Hardwood and Ceramic Tile Floors. 2 car attached garage. 2 Zoned Heat Pump & Central Air, Wood Burning Fireplace and a Vinyl In ground Pool. MLS:1742547

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CUTE 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH RANCH STYLE HOME. Home has been well maintained. Beautiful Vinyl Rear Fenced Yard! This home has 1603 Square feet of living space. Must see to appreciate!

MLS:1737618

HOPEWELL Sellers will consider a lease purchase! OPEN & SPACIOUS flrplan! 3 BR unit w/2 full & 2 half BA & riverfront views of the Appomattox River! Just mins from I-95 & I-295. A full service marina, beach. MLS:1739570

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AWESOME BUIDABLE LOT ON THE Appomattox River located in the Heart of Matoaca! Package deal see 5317 Roane Street. Public Sewer & Water at the street. Walk to the water.

MLS:1801191

INVESTORS SPECIAL. Historic home located in the heart of Petersburg. 4 BR 1.5 Bath. MLS:1730853

CHESTERFIELD 1.04 Acre buildable lot.

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath home. Great for a first time home buyer.

Convenient to I95, Fort Lee and Chester.

MLS:1733843

NEWLY REMODELED 3 BR, 2 BA ranch.

Refin cabinets, refin hdwd flrs, new ceiling fans in each room. NEW vinyl repl windows, gutters & downspouts, roof, C/A & heat pump. MLS:1740827

"The Realtor That Cares About Helping You."

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Please Say You Saw It In The Real Estate Book - Vol. 25, No. 3 - Page 5

Ashley Oakley

(Formerly Ashley Forehand) 5295 Prince George Dr, Prince George, VA 23875

Associate Broker, ABR, e-Pro Multi-Million Dollar Producer

804-731-2755

Call For more information on lot selection or assistance in buying or selling a home.

s in les G N I PEND HOURS 4 than 2 HOPEWELL This renovated home has it all! 3 BR, 2 full BA! Updated kitchen & spacious LR. New siding, newer roof, new kitchen cabinets. Also, Large rear deck, fenced in yd & garage. Text R673512 to 52187

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS 4 BR, 3.5 BA townhome! HOA maintains the whole exterior. 1st flr new engineered hdwd flrs & FP. Spac eat-in kitchen & oversized deck. Bsmt w/another MBR w/access for entry. Text R655000 to 52187

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CHESTERFIELD Gorgeous Renovated 2-Story. This kitchen features Brand new custom cabinets w/SS appliances. The living area has been repainted & brand new carpet!

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PRINCE GEORGE 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, brick rancher. 1,616 sq.ft.

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PRINCE GEORGE Everything you could possibly want! Open flr plan. LR w/brick FP. Large kitchen w/eat-in area. Garage is an in-law ste w/priv entry & BA. 6+ acs w/exercise ring & substantial fenced in area. Text R666309 to 52187

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DINWIDDIE - $109,900 - Brick Cape, features a 1st flr BR & beautiful views from the sunrm. 3 spacious BR, 1 BA, large kitchen, huge laundry rm, FR & a formal FR. Newly fin wood flrs & new vinyl. NEW paint t/o, HVAC & ceil fans. Tons of storage space in the det 2C garage plus workshop + another huge det storage bldg. Fannie Mae HomePath property.

Anna Barlow @ 804-306-6582. MLS:1738205

CHESTERFIELD - $139,995 - Lake Genito. Rancher style home offers 3 BR, 1.5 BA on a cul de sac lot.

Nice sized back yard w/privacy & a detached storage shed. Shed w/roll up door. Seller states the roof is approx 10 yrs old. Half BA vanity & toilet replaced in 2014. HW Heater replaced in 2015. Conv to interstate sys, shopping, restaurants & parks. Sold as-is.

Beth Robbins @ 804-347-1481. MLS:1800040

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CHESTER - $194,500 - 3 BR + office w/closet, 2 BA, formal rms, private fenced backyard, concrete driveway & an addl flex rm w/heat, laminate flr. Insert in the fireplace w/blower to warm you up & repl windows thru-out except for the big picture window in the LR. Peaceful backyard on your patio. Newer carpet, ceiling fans, HW heater (2017), wood flr.

Patsy Rogers @ 804-928-1285. MLS:1800377

CHESTER - $234,900 - Beautiful updated eat-in kitchen w/granite counters, built-in microwave, & pantry.

Spacious FR w/gas log FP, open to kitchen/dining area.

Formal LR & DR & half-BA complete downstairs. Master Ste w/ dbl WICs, sep sitting rm, MBA. Ofc/Study poss 4th BR or guest rm (no closet). Gazebo & deck ovrlk the HUGE back & side yards, dry stream, patio.

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CHESTER - $269,900 - Lots of Room. Fresh paint, carpet, hdwd flrs down. Eat-in Kitchen w/lots of cabinets. Mud rm & utility rm, large deck overlooking in-ground pool. FR w/brick FP & hdwd flrs & wainscoting. Formal LR & DR. Walk-up floored attic. .5 acre lot w/privacy fence at rear, paved circle drive, 4C garage - 2 cars deep w/double doors conv to pool.

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Life Member Outstanding Sales Club

Diana Hayes

Call or Text 804-586-1807 dianahayes@comcast.net www.dianahayes.com

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R629820 CHESTERFIELD - $268,800 MBR w/BA. 2nd full BA in hall. Open formal LR/DR w/wd flrs.

New kitchen appls open to lg FR. FP. 4 BR upstairs. Bonus 3rd flr. MLS:1741560

R540476 CHESTERFIELD - $175,000 Great potential for your prvt residence or poss develop. Zn is Agricultural. 2 poss streams. 10-15 mins from courthse & interstates. MLS:1733604

R342615 HOPEWELL - $139,900 LR w/masonry FP in this ranch. Formal DR, ovrszd kitchen.

Side sun porch. 3 BR. Almost half acre lot. Move In Ready. MLS:1717472

R664928 PRINCE GEORGE - $159,500 Almost 1/2 ac country lot. Move right in-new HVAC, new wide plank laminate flrg on 1st level.

Open flr plan. Cath great rm. MLS:1801989

R543902 HOPEWELL - $150,000 Lg rms w/carpet over hdwd flrs. Brick 4 sides, carport & det 2C gar. 3 BR. Brkfst area off kitchen. Formal Dining area w/FP. FR w/FP. MLS:1733900

R618860 COLONIAL HEIGHTS - $115,000 A MUST see adorable bungalow! 2 large BR, 1 BA, LR w/FP, FR, + a dining area.

Hdwd flrs. New applncs. MLS:1740562

If No One Can Find Your Home How Can They Buy It? Ask your agent to market your home in the next issue of The Real Estate Book!

For advertising information contact Janet Taylor @ 804-919-1000 Janet.Taylor.TREB@gmail.com Ads are due Tuesday, February 20th & on stands March 8 - April 5

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JIMMY TAYLOR REALTORÂŽ, Class A Contractor

(804) 919-2574

Jimmy.Taylor.PGRealty@gmail.com

Serving Prince George and all surrounding areas. 5721 Courthouse Rd, Prince George, VA 23875 PRINCE GEORGE

6408 BLAIR COURT ~ $209,500 Beautifully refreshed 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home in the Branchester Lakes subdivision of Prince George County. Large front porch, 3 Season Sunroom, paved driveway & a partially fenced rear yard. Freshly Painted, new carpet & new SS appliances (DW, microwave, refrigerator & range). Quiet cul-de-sac with woods on one side. Very convenient to shopping, Five minutes from Fort Lee and 295. Seller may consider paying up to $5,000.00 towards buyers closing costs with an acceptable offer. MLS:1739531

We are happy to announce the Proposed Subdivision of Applewood Fields in Prince George County at the corner of Holdsworth Road and Arwood Road.

bout 4 Lots a ach e s 5 acre

It is a small tract that was previously part of the Belshan Farm and will now consist of 4 lots that are about 5 acres each and another that is approximately 30 acres. We are in the preliminary stages, but these lots should be available by early 2018. We will be offering Lots 1,2 and 3 for approximately $55,000.00 each, Lot 4 for around $140,000.00 and lot 5 which has some improvements to it for around $75,000

Bring your house plan or choose from one of ours. Let US custom build your dream home. Call Jimmy Taylor at 804-919-2574

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Should I Stay or Should I Go? HOW TO KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME TO SELL Part of being a homeowner is dealing with the intermittent thought, “Hmm, maybe I should put my house on the market . . .”

Obviously, deciding to sell your home is no small decision. In fact, it’s right up there with deciding to buy a home in the first place. Before making an irrational decision, it’s important to consider several factors that could influence your choice on whether now is the best time to sell.

Here are four indicators that can help you decide whether now actually may be a good time to list your home: YOU’RE OUT OF SPACE. While it might be nice to have more room for your shoes, does that warrant a new home? On the other hand, is there a baby on the way? An in-law moving in? If your household is getting ready to grow, it may be time to move on to a house that will accommodate your expanding needs. Make sure to think 10 years down the road when purchasing a bigger home.

YOU’RE IN A HOT MARKET. If “sold” signs are popping up frequently in your neighborhood and prices are rising quickly, it might be worth talking to your real estate agent. If now is the time you can potentially make a big return on your investment, you might want to consider making a move. If nothing else, you can add to your savings with the money made by the sale.

YOU’RE SICK OF YARD WORK. If raking leaves and restaining your deck are no longer considered fun projects, you may be at a stage where you’re looking to scale down to a more streamlined, less work-intensive living situation.

Consider townhomes with an HOA that includes yard work and upkeep as a part of dues.

YOUR LIFE HAS CHANGED. If you’ve had a major life event - marriage, separation, new job, retirement - it may necessitate a new home and/or a new location that makes more sense for your new life. Consider whether your current home is still the right fit.

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Must-Have Features to Look for When Shopping for a Home

By Mikkie Mills

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hen you're in the real estate market, you may have an idea of the type of property that you're looking for in a specific area. Although most people want plenty of square footage or a stunning bathroom, there are particular home features that are often considered to be must-haves. Here are a few essential home features to look for when shopping around:

1. Laundry Room

Many people want to own a home that features a laundry room due to the convenience that it offers. Laundry rooms are increasing in popularity because they provide a space to fold laundry and hang delicate clothes that need to air-dry. Today, laundry rooms often include a place for added storage or even pets’ belongings.

An enclosed space for the washer and dryer will also prevent the noise of the appliances from inconveniencing other family members who may want to spend time in a quiet setting. You also won't have to worry about having piles of clean laundry

in your living room or home office with a space that is designated for cleaning your clothes.

2. Patio

More and more people want to spend time outside and get use out of their backyard.

A patio addition is a desirable feature that makes it easy to spend more time outdoors.

Patios make for a great place to entertain when you want to barbecue or dine outside with your guests. You can also use the space to lounge around, read or relax while taking in the views. Most buyers look to buy a house that features a ground-level patio that is hardscaped and features plenty of patio furniture.

3. Hardwood Floors

Although carpet was a popular flooring material that was commonly used in residential properties in past decades, more people are looking for homes that have hardwood floors. Hardwood floors contribute to the design of the interior setting and can boost your home's value due to their

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Those who are on a budget can look for homes that feature prefinished hardwood flooring, which is color-treated and has a high level of appeal.

4. Well-Maintained Neighborhood

It can be easy to fall in love with a home without taking a close look at the neighborhood. Check the surrounding area by inspecting the other lawns and houses to determine if they're in good condition.

You'll want to live in an area that is maintained well, which will affect the value of your home.

It's also necessary to determine the distance of the property to your job, local schools, and parks that are available. Some people don't want to travel too far when they need to shop for groceries or find a Christmas tree sale in the area.

5. Updated Kitchen

The kitchen is considered to be the most used room of the home where many people spend time with family or entertaining. The kitchen should be updated with new cabinets, a decorative backsplash, and an island that offers more storage space.

You should also have plenty of space to cook and prepare food with the amount of counter space that is available. Look for specifics such as the size of the island, if there’s enough space in the case of a remodel, and what type of stove top is currently in the kitchen.

When you're looking for a new property on the real estate market, it's important to look for features that are currently popular and are considered to be must-haves.

By finding a quality home to purchase, you can get more use out of the home and enjoy various aspects that will enhance your quality of life.

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2018

Forecast: Is Inventor y Relief on the Way?

By Suzanne De Vita Ask the 60-some percent of brokers in RISMedia's 2017 Power Broker Survey: Almost every housing market is plagued by short supply.

In fact, inventory nationally for pre-owned properties is at 3.9 months, down 10.4 percent from last year, the National Association of REALTORSÂŽ (NAR) recently reported.

According to realtor.com, the challenge could moderate in the next year. The 2018 National Housing Forecast reveals that groundbreaking is projected to increase by 3 percent, with single-family starts accounting for 7 percent of those. The catch? Activity won't kick up until later in the year, and many builds will be higher to mid priced - not an ideal scenario in the short term. Lower-priced homes, which were hit hardest in the recession, will be the last to recover.

"We are forecasting next year to set the stage for a significant inflection point in the housing shortage," says Javier Vivas, director of Economic Research for realtor.com. "Inventory increases will be felt in higher-priced segments after home-buying season [in the fall], which limits their impact on total sales of the year."

Home prices will increase in 2018, but at a lesser pace than in 2017, the forecast shows: 3.2 percent. As with inventory, prices in the starter supply will take longer to lose steam.

Existing-home sales are expected to grow 2.5 percent. Considerable gains in prices and sales will be seen in: Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, Nev.; Dallas-Ft. Worth-Arlington, Texas;

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, Fla.; Stockton-Lodi, Calif.; Lakeland-Winter Haven, Calif.; Salt Lake City, Utah; Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, N.C.; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tenn.; and Tulsa, Okla.

Realtor.com also anticipates 43 percent of buyers in 2018 will be millennials, up from the 40 percent projected for 2017. The biggest group of millennials is turning 30 in 2020, so their share is likely to continue tracking upward.

Expected to grow, as well, are mortgage rates, averaging 4.6 percent and possibly reaching 5 percent by year-end, the forecast states. Action by the Federal Reserve and economic factors, including inflation, will precede the rise.

Markedly, more first-time homebuyers were able to get a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage this year than last year, despite a rate uptick. The 30-year, fixed mortgage rate averages 3.92 percent at present, according to Freddie Mac. 2018's homeownership rate, meanwhile which has gone up thus far this year - is forecasted to land at 63.9 percent.

A potential wrench is tax reform. The forecast was made prior to the House bill passing and the Senate bill being voted on; as such, realtor. com cautions that certain cuts - among others, the mortgage interest deduction and the state and local tax (SALT) deduction - could lead to less in the way of prices and sales.

The forecast, however, is optimistic overall.

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Barbara Vest

Zachary Sharper REALTOR 804-528-8469

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$189,000 ~ DINWIDDIE Country Living! Come enjoy the private park like 1.5 acre setting that includes a stately 2,030 sq. ft. brick rancher. 3 BR, 2 full BA, family room, great room, living room & dining room w/original hardwood floors. Outside, enjoy the pool and hot tub in peace! MLS:1727286

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$149,999 ~ TIMBERLY HEIGHTS 3 BR, 2 BA maintained ranch style home in quiet neighborhood.

1 level living! Beautiful Brazilian Cherry flrs in the LR. Ceramic tile in the Kitchen, Breakfast Nook & both BAs! Level lot. Conv to VSU, Fort Lee, Interstate & Richmond! Home warranty avail! MLS:1741062

In Memory Of...

Helen James, who passed suddenly on January 26, 2018 Helen had been a real estate professional for 45 years. Helen gave me my very first job in Real Estate as her secretary back in the early 90s. She was the one that introduced me to the world of Real Estate and so many wonderful people in this industry. She was one of a kind and had a personality larger than life itself.

She will be greatly missed. ~ Janet Taylor

COME LIVE IN PRINCE 17.49 Private Acres GEORGE CO. Near Fort Lee Zoned Residential, Agriculture.

Enjoy this custom built w/pride, ranch style home which features 3028 Sq. Ft. & has 4 Spacious BR's, could be 5, & 3 Full BA. Possible Studio in-law-suite w/it's own entry.

Kitchen has custom oak cabinets, SS kitchen applncs which are all less than 2 yrs old. 2+ C garage w/upstairs workshop. 2 older pole sheds & some older pasture. Bring your horse, chickens & other livestock. MLS:1724534 ENJOY QUIET COUNTRY LIVING. ONLY $329,000.

Call and ask for Barbara Vest. 804-748-6563

Real Estate Company 3302 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell, VA 23860

804.458.9873

Patricia Dostie

Associate Broker/Realtor/Notary ABR, CRS, GRI, MRP

Home: (804)541-0401 Email: mwswrwtw@gmail.com

More Than A Realtor®...A Friend! $157,950 S. CHESTERFIELD Priced under assessment! Nice large fenced yd.

Gazebo is for storage only. (no flr) 2 tier deck. Garage w/work shop. Paved drive.

$5,500 HOPEWELL Lots 1 & 2 on the corner of Courthouse Road & Lee Street.

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Billie S. Glass (804) 894-0092

bglass3207@comcast.net Real Estate Company

3302 Oaklawn Blvd.

Hopewell, VA 23860 www.ingramhomes.com

804-458-9873

Kiersten Godwin (804) 712-3679

Kiersten.Godwin@gmail.com

COMMERCIAL

$499,900 ~ HOPEWELL Includes 221,223, & 225 S 15th Avenue ~ 3 Buildings. The buildings are currently attached but doorways could be closed to separate. ALL 3 MUST BE PURCHASED TOGETHER! There is showroom space, office space, warehouse space, six 12' Bay doors, a Kitchen, and more. The possibilities are endless! Call today!

COLONIAL HEIGHTS $180,000 Beautiful waterfront lot ready to build your dream home on! Located on Lakeview Avenue.Zoned R2.

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HOPEWELL ~ $159,900 Beautiful attached unit in the age qualified community of Cobblestone. Corner lot, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and is completely handicapped accessible. Freshly painted throughout, appliances remain.

The central air unit is 4.5 years old.

Call today to see this lovely home.

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Melinda Sexton (804) 458-9873

Real Estate Company 3302 Oaklawn Blvd., Hopewell, VA 23860

Ext. 135

Cell: (804) 586-1937 email: bpsmms@aol.com

See me on the web at www.melindasexton.com

$679,900 N. PRINCE GEORGE Elegant, Custom Built, All Brick Transitional on 2.47 Acs w/over 6000 SF of living space. Mahogany wood flrs. High end Kitchen appls. 1st flr Master w/spa BA. Incredible in-law apt w/sep garage.

$272,950 PRINCE GEORGE Lovely 2-story w/4 BR, 2.5 BA & 2C att Garage. Country front porch overlooking almost an acre of land. Close to Interstates. Renovated Kitchen, Formal rms, FR w/gas FP. New no maint porch railings. Must See!

$266,950 PRINCE GEORGE Tinsley Charter ~ Age qualifying. Kitchen w/granite, custom cabinets, pantry & HW floors, 9' ceilings in LR & dining area w/HW floors.

Gas FP. Master w/tray ceiling. Amazing quality!

$169,900 PRINCE GEORGE / CARSON Amazingly Renovated Rancher w/3 BR & 2 full BA on 1.5 Acs. Renovations include a new Kitchen w/SS appls, Hdwd flrs in formal LR & FR. NEW Electric Fireplace. Great price.

$164,950 SUSSEX/CARSON Affordable new construction almost complete on 1.673 Acs. 3 BR, 2 BA Rancher w/hdwd flrg in DR, LR & hallway. W/i 5 mins of Interstate & 15 mins from Fort Lee & shopping. Call today & select carpet color.

$84,900 PETERSBURG Attention...One owner home!

Within 5 yrs, the windows, panel box, insulation & roof have been replaced/updated. 3 BR. Covd concrete rear patio, fenced rear yard. Freshly painted. Excellent condition!

$142,950 PETERSBURG Great opportunity, Country Setting! Amazing Brick Rancher with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, carport, & a 2.5-car garage. Appliances to remain.

Large Lot. Lots of upgrades.

$299,950 PRINCE GEORGE Wonderful home on 6.82 acres. Quality built home w/solid oak custom cabinets, country front porch, gas fireplace, and a 39 x 29 detached garage

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Toll Free: 888-907-9001

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TEXT R669609 TO 52187

CHESTERFIELD ~ The Highlands!

4494 sq.ft.pristine 5 BR 4.5 BA light-filled home w/lustrous hardwood floors! Luxurious 1st Flr Master suite, open floor plan & a Kitchen that is a cooks dream! Upstairs is a Loft overlooking FR w/access to bonus room, 4 BRs, 3 BAs, so much space the possibilities are endless! $485,000!

Call Libby Gatewood 586-5147 for appt. today!

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Finding the right opportunity in today's job market can feel like waiting in line....

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Betty Crostic

Lifetime Member of the Honor Society Multi-Million Dollar Producer

Home:

20 Dunlop Village Circle Colonial Heights, VA 23834

REALTOR®, GRI, ABR, CRS

804-691-2130

Office: 804.524.9001 804.526.0397 • Toll Free 1.888.907.9001

NEVER FEAR BETTY IS ALWAYS NEAR

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$159,000 COLONIAL HEIGHTS $260,000 ~ CHESTER AREA 7 Acre Prop on Jefferson Davis Highway. Possible restaurant, business or commercial building. Booming Fruit Stand on Property.

Home features 3 BR, 1 BA, kitchen, & living room.

$149,000 COLONIAL HEIGHTS

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$210,000 COLONIAL HEIGHTS

Call me for a FREE Market Analysis of your home.

I have SOLD all my houses and need more homes to sell.

Beverly Vaughan ASSOCIATE BROKER

(804) 306-3926 beverlyvaughan@comcast.net 20 Dunlop Village Circle, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

Text any of the ‘’Codes” on these photos to the Phone Number “52187” to Instantly View More Photos/Information.

TEXT P205056 TO 52187

DINWIDDIE $85,000 31.6 Acres Lots of land for horses, hunting and riding those ATV's! Close to Interstates I85 & I95. MLS:1518429 Call Beverly Vaughan (804 )306-3926

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TEXT R646097 TO 52187

PRINCE GEORGE $215,000 5 Private Acres w/4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath and 3667 sq ft of living space!

MLS:1741809 Call Beverly Vaughan (804) 306-3926

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Carmen M. Martin

ABR, CRS, CSP, GRI ~ U.S. Air Force Retired Associate Broker, REALTOR

804-731-2073 ~ Office 804-458-6333 www.CarmenMartinVARealtor.com

Cell

Email:cmartincrs@yahoo.com

Text the Code to 52187 for more information and photos

PRINCE GEORGE Discounted to $185,000!

ACREAGE & BASEMENT

Enjoy this 3BR/2BA, Cape Cod on 1 Acre lot, 2246 SF includes a full/fin/daylight/walk-out bsmt!

All NEW carpet, bsmt. vinyl flr. portion, paint & some new light fixtures. Eat-in kitchen w/tile flr, DW, stove & fridge, master BR was 2 BR/now 1 larger MBR (could be 2 again), 2 BR & 2nd BA upstairs, Heat Pump/CA on 1st & 2nd flrs w/EBB heat in bsmt. Patio, fence & dbl. carport w/concrete pad. Only mins from Fort Lee, shopping, etc. Nice home w/space to spread out!.

MLS:1734803

TEXT R554692 TO 52187

Successfully Serving Buyers & Sellers since 1984!

Gay Weston

The Agent with the Big Heart and Big Smile

Cell

804-641-2090 ~ Office 804-458-6333 www.GayWeston.com

Email:gweston@fordag.com Text the Code on the photo to 52187 for more information and photos R624618

Hopewell

1730 SF. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths.

A cute cape for the $.

Don't miss this value. $132,500 QualiďŹ ed??

Then let's get started

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Pam Adams

REALTOR®

4610 Chester Square Rd, Chester VA 23831

804-691-4491

PamelaDAdams@comcast.net

Text R533497 & Send to 52187

Text R595414 & Send to 52187

CHESTERFIELD Beautiful well maintained Brick Colonial on a well manicured corner lot. 4 BR, 2.5 baths Home features a formal dining room, large great room w/gas log fireplace, large eat in kitchen with Armstrong inlayed vinyl. Home is move in ready. MLS:1732941 $279,900

DINWIDDIE 3 BR, 2 BA. Peace & serenity are all around. Meet your neighbors many horses, cows, chickens and lots of wildlife. 3 BR, 2 full BA manufactured home on 8.80 acs of beautiful land. Recently renovated. Driveway with mature growing trees. MLS:1738534 $157,900

ER D N U CT A R T CON Text R626542 & Send to 52187

DINWIDDIE 3 BR, 2 BA rancher w/split flr plan. MBR, prvt MBA & WIC on one side w/other 2 BR & full BA on the other. LR w/ stone FP. Eat-in kitchen w/large island. Above ground pool 28' diameter, 4.5 ft deep, covd front Porch, gas ht & whole house back up generator. MLS:1741272 $185,000

DINWIDDIE Farm Country...20.9 acres for horses, cows, ducks, chickens or whatever your heart desires! 3 BR rancher w/2 full baths Master BR w/master bath w/double vanities and his and hers closet space. Home features a split floor plan.

MLS:1722717 $199,950

Text R338544 & Send to 52187

Text R521846 & Send to 52187

DINWIDDIE Live in the country & still be part of the city. Only mins from Lake Chesdin & public boat landing. Split flr plan rancher w/ spac FR. Kitchen designed for a queen. MBR fit for a king while the MBA is definitely for his queen w/WIC, dbl vanities, combo tub shower. 2C gar. MLS:1716951 $248,000

NOTTOWAY Magnificent warehouse/office/retail bldg. Plumbing roughed in for 11 BA (3 in use). Well water sufficient for a business.

Alarm & closed circuit TV sys. Bldg is divided into three (3) sections w/fire rated walls. Automatic standby generator.

Property for sale or lease. MLS:1731785 $629,900

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CERTIFIED DISTRESSED PROPERTY EXPERT

BROKER

804-683-4069

MCurley3278@gmail.com License #0225-184443

7900 Bull Hill Rd Prince George, VA 23875 804-715-8681

Se Habla Español

Text R622562 to 52187

Text R609817 to 52187

Text R668434 to 52187

WALNUT HILL Motivated Seller!!!! Own this 4 BR, 2 BA, Renovated Cape style home for as little & $500 DOWN! Part fin bsmt, det 2C gar. $171,500 MLS 1740869

CHESTERFIELD 4 BR, 2.5 BA home in Rivers Bend Golf Course Community.

Refin hdwd flrs. Kitchen w/island. LR w/ FP. Fin 3rd flr. $298,999 MLS 1739654

PETERSBURG Great flr plan w/2 BR & a BA at each end of house. Addl living space in bsmt. Formal LR w/FP, wood flrs.

Glassed in porch. $139,900 MLS 1802088

Text R519877 to 52187

Text R646248 to 52187

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PRINCE GEORGE Own w/As Little As $500 Down w/USDA 100% Financing! Former Model Home w/5 BR, 3.5 BA, 3,000 SF in The Meadows. $279,000 MLS 1731572

PETERSBURG Cozy rancher. New roof.

New carpet. Ramp on back deck for wheelchair accessibility. A det shed & large back yard. 3 BR, 1 BA. $90,000 MLS 1738957

PETERSBURG Grant Money Available!

As little as $500 down!!! 3 BR, 1.5 BA. Recent renovations. Large Corner Lot Rancher! $125,000 MLS 1735184

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2013 Associate of the Year 2012 & 2013 Top Residential Salesperson Winner

804-731-1152

13125 River's Bend Blvd.

Chester, VA

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HOPEWELL

2226 SF, VILLA 3 BR, 3 BA home w/scr rear porch. Upgrades: granite in kitchen, cer master shower, gas direct vent FP. Fin loft. MLS:1743099 Text R663766 to 52187 DINWIDDIE

3 BR, 2 BA One owner ranch on 5 acres.

No restrictions so bring your animals. Vltd ceil in FR & large entrance to the kitchen.

MLS:1742290 Text R637961 to 52187 HOPEWELL

2 BR, 1 BA ranch style home w/encl front porch, fenced yard. Formal LR/DR, eat in kitchen. Det 1C gar in rear. Central heat & air. MLS:1741982 Text R634891 to 52187 DINWIDDIE

3 BR w/extra rm 2.5 BA on .388 of an acre.

Upgrades: granite in kitchen, SS appls, White cabinets, rec lts, 1.5 att garage.

MLS:1728658 Text R484993 to 52187

4 BR, 2 BA West City Point. 2,461 square foot. MLS:1740023 Text R624619 to 52187

3 BR, 2 BA waterfront home w/private dock, firepit & a retaining wall around the water. Open flrplan. FR w/corner FP. MLS:1742366 Text R643421 to 52187

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10 TIPS for MAKING AN OPEN HOUSE WORK

By Barbara Pronin With 92 percent of buyers using the Internet in their home search,* the value of open houses has been debated among today’s real estate professionals. It’s a full day’s work that includes marketing, preparing materials, placing and removing signs, and assessing the interest of neighbors, strangers, serious buyers, and lookie-loos with nothing else to do.

However, the benefits are clear - it does put your face and expertise in front of people you might not otherwise meet.

For savvy agents everywhere, the key to success is in orchestrating an open house that works. Here are ten tips that may help:

1. PLAN AHEAD Listing on the

MLS early in the week gives you time to plan a well-attended open house.

2. INVEST A SUNDAY Absent a listing of your own to show, offer to host an open house for a colleague. It’s always a good a way to meet prospects.

3. SPREAD THE WORD Promote it as widely as possible, using all available real estate and social media sites. Email your contacts and area real estate offices.

4. INVITE THE NEIGHBORS They’re a great source of referrals. With a new listing, one top agent we know knocks on doors in surrounding streets, leaving as many as 2,500 open house notices.

5. MAXIMIZE SIGNAGE Cover

an area well beyond the immediate, placing a generous amount of open house signs in surrounding areas, including nearby new home construction sites.

6. TAKE A BUDDY For safety’s

sake and to help interact with guests, take another agent, a trainee or two.

7. KEEP SIGN-IN OPTIONAL Offer a sign-in book, but be sensitive to those who avoid it. Introduce yourself, and invite questions, but don’t hover.

8. RESPECT THE COMPETITION Try to ascertain whether guests are working with another agent. If they are, respect the relationship.

9.

KNOW THE INVENTORY Be prepared to discuss competing listings in the vicinity as well as recent sales and price statistics. Your sensitivity and local market knowledge are the surest way to win clients

10. STAY IN TOUCH Leads won’t

pay off unless you pursue them. Check back with the neighbor who ‘might know someone,’ make all the callbacks you promised, and offer feedback and suggestions to the homeowner.

*2015 NAR Profile of Buyers and Sellers

Should You Build in the Winter?

BY MEGAN WILD

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aybe it has taken longer than expected to find the perfect house, or perhaps you've always wanted to build. You find construction exciting and adore the idea of designing a home from the ground up. Surprisingly, an ideally situated plot just landed on the market, and it's priced to sell. Unfortunately, there's an issue.

will not bind properly. If a brick structure is in progress, freezing temperatures may cause cracks to form as water in connective mortar expands.

This can significantly damage the structure's stability, resulting in the need to demolish and rebuild.

Variables unique to wintertime construction are worth consideration. Below we've compiled several things to consider to help you make well-informed decisions and implement effective project plans, even in freezing temperatures.

Rendering exterior walls, paving with asphalt and pouring cement are also problematic. It's vitally important to monitor both outdoor and ambient temperatures carefully, as well as future-forecasted probabilities. Delaying projects because of the weather can be costly, but perhaps not as much as having to redo them entirely if caution is not heeded. Some contractors find a happy medium setting up heat lamps or arranging portable fuel heaters. These temporary measures work well, as long as potentially dangerous fumes are vented out, and site electrical wiring supports added wattage.

Sub-Freezing Temperatures If the thermometer reads below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, any task that requires water is compromised. Mortar used in brickwork, for instance,

Other cold weather strategies include use of materials developed with year-round efficacy in mind. Precast concrete, for example, is cast and cured in a temperature-controlled factory set-

Winter is approaching, and it doesn't intuitively feel like a good time for building or renovating.

On the one hand, you're concerned about getting involved in a project challenged by cold weather conditions. On the other, you don't want to lose your auspicious real estate opportunity.

ting. From there, materials are shipped straight to construction sites for installation. Concrete panels for walls, flooring, beams and planks are guaranteed for strength and durability, as well as fire resistance.

Contractors can minimize such threats with a number of strategies including employment of overnight security guards, arranging for webcam surveillance and placing motion detector floodlights in strategic locations.

Extra Safety Considerations Contractors who work in winter bundle up. Extra layers of clothing, bulky jackets and insulated gloves all lend distinct safety concern to any cold weather project. Not only does added padding slow laborers down, but it also increases the potential for accidental clashes with running equipment and valuable materials.

Move-In Ready Consider broadening your definition of what constitutes move-in ready. If your preliminary home structure is up and passes inspection, you can move in. Put decorative touches such as exterior paint, fence installation, gateway erection and property landscape on hold for warmer months. By that time, after living in the house and familiarizing yourself with its flow, you may have a completely different vision altogether of how you'd like the outside to look.

Snow and ice onsite present another challenge.

Extra time to shovel out and sufficiently warm up machinery takes its toll on overall productivity, while great care must be exercised to avoid slipand-fall injuries.

Projected time loss, however, should be reviewed in comparison to cost. Many bid contracts that reflect lower pricing to secure work during the slow winter months. If your deadline is not urgent, consider saving on labor-related fees. As long as site safety remains the focus, together with flexible completion requirements, it's a win-win.

Early Nightfall Diminished daylight is an inevitable winter trademark. If proposed tasks take longer than expected - perhaps due to weather conditions or even the slow pace of bundled-up laborers - and require closure after nightfall, spot or floodlights may be needed. Again, this is a question of potential added cost versus overall bid, as well as all-important electrical support.

Batten Down the Hatches Early nightfall presents site-specific security risks. It is not uncommon for expensive machinery to be parked in the lot overnight. Metal scraps, hand tools and boxed appliances awaiting installation are easy enough to stow away in storage trailers, but large equipment and piles of heavy material remain outdoors, open to the possibility of criminal damage and theft.

Choosing to build in winter can be cost-efficient and advantageous as long as weather and safety-related issues are identified and addressed proactively. Go ahead—get that perfect piece of real estate. It'll make an unforgettable holiday project!

Reprinted with permission from RISMedia. Š2017.

All rights reserved.

5 Ways to Protect Your Home This Winter

Brrr! It's cold in here. When winter weather starts frosting, you're not the only one reaching for a sweater. Your home needs to be protected from the chill too.

Joe Todaro, director of operations of Gold Medal Service, offers these tips for homeowners so they can prepare their home for a cold winter: 1. Protect your outdoor unit: Your outdoor air conditioning unit needs a little help staying healthy throughout the winter. You may want to consider a cover for your unit not unlike the cover you use for a grill or a car. Covers can keep snow, ice and heavy rain from potentially damaging the unit.

2. Patch leaks around doors and windows: Check windows and exterior doors for any gaps or openings that would let cold air in or warm air to escape. Leakage like that may not only cause you to have cold spots in your home, but make your heating system run longer than necessary – costing you money on your energy bills. Naturally, having your heater tuned up by a professional for peak performance is a proven way of saving on energy bills as well.

3. Reduce heat loss through the fireplace: If the home has a fireplace, it's a good idea to keep the damper closed when it is not in use to prevent heat loss. Close any doors leading into the room when a fire is burning. If you have a gas fireplace, be sure that it burns cleanly, evenly, and safely.

4. Use sunlight to your advantage: You can naturally heat your home by opening curtains and window coverings on south-facing windows during the day. Closing curtains at night will protect your home from losing heat through those same window openings.

5. Prep the plumbing: As winter approaches, you'll want to make sure you don't have any water freeze-ups – those can potentially become a big headache. To eliminate that risk, drain any water from outdoor faucets, and arrange to have any in-ground sprinkler systems blown out.

Drain and roll up garden hoses and store them inside, in a garage, shed, or basement, to shield them from the severest temperatures. If any pipes in the home have been prone to freezing in past winters, consider using heat tape to keep them warmer during extremely cold weather.

Source: Gold Medal Service

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Chris Crouse (804) 704-3768

REALCRIS@AOL.COM

503 A East Atlantic Street South Hill, VA 23970

"I will give you the service you deserve."

Text Property Codes to 52187 For More Photos & Details!!

HOPEWELL

WELL MAINTAIN BRICK RANCHER IN APPOMATTOX HEIGHTS SEC. B SUBDIVISION! 3 BR, 2 BA. Large LR w/FP, DR & eat in kitchen. Hdwd flrs throughout most of house. FR could be 4th bedroom. Screen in back porch. $169,500.

MLS:1802891

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CLARKSVILLE

BRICK RANCH HOME ON THE WATER!!

3 BR, 2 Full BA, Large LR w/FP & French Doors To Screen In Back Porch w/Great View Of The Lake. Large Master BR w/Great View Of The Lake. Come See For Yourself! U Sharp Dock w/Boat Lift & Deep Water. $489,500.

MLS:1712563

ALBERTA

LOOKING FOR LAND WITH A POND? 3+ ac pond filled w/ Fish. 3 Ten+ acs lots being sold together, making a total of 31.98 acres. Build your house on one of the three and sell the other 2 or keep all three. Just a few miles from I-85 or the town of Alberta. $99,950. MLS:1707041

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TODD GWALTNEY (804) 928-5682

200 acres of gorgeous country setting with parcels containing 5-20 acres with road frontage. 32+ acre Farm with road frontage.

PLUS a 45 acre picture perfect homesite with a 5 acre stocked pond.

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BIG BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! Brick Rancher. 2400 SF, LR, DR, FR w/FP, 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Huge rec rm. Scr back porch, raised stn patio w/gorgeous fenced, lighted back yd + util shed. All appls stay. Renovations!!

Dual drive. Handicap accessible. $179,900

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6 large bedrooms on 1st floor. Plus 4 full baths. Come see all the possibilities that this great home has to offer. $299,000.

MLS:1734873

DINWIDDIE - CLOSE IN!! 3 BR, 2 BA, large Great Rm, open kitchen & DR, Many custom features: rec ltg, chair rail & crown molding. Tile & laminate flrg. Country front porch + 12x12 deck. $182,900 TEXT R487861 to 52187

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS - 3 BR. Brick Ranch w/unfinished upstairs for 2 more rooms.

Remodeled bath, new windows & hdwd flrs. 1 1/2 car gar w/wkshop. Back yd has privacy fence and fruit trees. $128,900 TEXT R487862 to 52187

BEING BUILT IN DINWIDDIE!! Ranch 3 BR, 2 BA on acreage. Cath great rm open to kitchen & dining separated by a bar.

Separate side master suite w/WIC. Wood & tile flrs. Mins from I-85. 12X12 rear deck. $199,900

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS $169,000 Updated older home w/many upgrades. 3 carpeted BR, 2 full BA, carpeted LR & DR, & large utility. 18'x22' kitchen w/large eating area under picturesque TEXT R667001 TO 52187 window. Replacement windows. Outdoor security lighting. 12x24 garage! Make an offer-Owner will consider negotiations. MLS:1802217 COLONIAL HEIGHTS $91,900 Completely renovated 2 BR home. Large new bath - tub, shower, vanity & flooring. Nice eat-in kitchen. Enclosed small entry at rear to extraordinary large TEXT R616150 TO 52187 deck. Small storage building. House is wired for security. Owner is offering this investment at an extremely competitive price. MLS:1740323

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CHESTERFIELD $159,500 ATTENTION 1st time homebuyer. Upgraded 3 BR brick rancher. NEW Roof, vinyl trim, thermal windows, kitchen-flooring, cabinets, counters, fridge, range, DW. NEW TEXT R658579 TO 52187 200 AMP Elec Service, ceramic tiles, vanities & commodes in BA. Keep lot w/utility bldg.

Make your offer and move in at closing! MLS:1801354 DINWIDDIE $349,900 AN OPPORTUNITY to own a business w/an est client base. #1 TIRES on Boydton Plank Rd. Make an offer. Great bldg w/2880 SF on 3+ acs.

C/A, propane gas ht, TEXT R482659 TO 52187 office space, util space + equip. Other opportunities: cabinet shop, plumbing &/or htg & AC etc. A GREAT PLACE FOR YOUR BUSINESS! MLS:1728500

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$364,000 Brick & Vinyl Custom built home on 8+ acres w/pond.

4BD, 2.5BA, LR, DR, Florida RM, Pool MLS:1732494 Text R527842 to 52187 HOPEWELL

$159,000 4BD, 2BA, 1870 SF brick cape. 1st flr entry foyer w/hdwd flrg & large LR. Vintage knotty pine panel wall. MLS:1802128 Text R667003 to 52187 PRINCE GEORGE

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PETERSBURG

$114,950 Beautiful older home.

Many original features. 4 BR. C/A & Radiator heat. Nice walk in pantry in Kitchen. Large bsmt. MLS:1739985 Text R612423 to 52187 HOPEWELL

PRINCE GEORGE

$120,000 3BD, 2.5BA 2 story colonial with three bedrooms, 2 and one half baths close to schools ad shopping. MLS:1801994 Text R664927 to 52187 HOPEWELL

$550,000 Great Comm'l Property Opportunity! 3 Tenants At Present.

Expansive Lot, Now Used For Trucking Business. MLS:1735741 Text R566612 to 52187

$29,900 Country setting. Large lot comes with this three bedrooms rancher, close to county schools.

MLS:1800252 Text R647994 to 52187 SUSSEX

$49,000 Build your dream home! $35,000 2 Lots Zoned Commercial / $20,000 Curley's Crossroads 4 ACRE 8.07 Acres, mostly wooded. Easy Industrial. MLS:1637854 building lot, mobile homes ok Agent Text R149222 to 52187 access to interstate, shopping, is related to seller. MLS:1717526 Text R344665 to 52187 Close to Fort Lee! MLS:1619877 Text P849107 to 52187 SUSSEX

LOTS FOR SALE: Got LOTS of land for sale!!

Commercial & Residential!

$25,000 Curley's Crossroads 10.472 ACRE Building Lot - Mobile Homes ok Agent is related to Seller.

MLS:1717539 Text R344674 to 52187

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TEXT R618857 TO 52187 TEXT R582326 TO 52187 HOPEWELL-Brick patio home in PG-4BR, 2BA, vinyl rancher on 1.49+- ac.

Cobblestone! 2BR, 2BA, LR w/FP, FR, Huge FR w/FP open to kitchen. DR & LR, dining area, 1C att gar. MLS:1740544 whole house gas generator. MLS:1737167

TEXT R534747 TO 52187 SURRY- 2072 SF, 4BR, 3.5BA, conv to most areas from Richmond to the Beach. Patrick Barnes 804-691-5490 MLS:1733098

Land For Sale 1131 Wagner Rd, Petersburg 93.4288 acs along a railway.

MLS#1742574 $1,000,000

TEXT R614823 TO 52187 HOPEWELL-Lovely brick rancher!

4BR, 3BA, formal rms, fin bsmt, refin wd flrs, shed on large lot. MLS:1740082

Lots A-B Wagner Pro Community Ln P.G. - Just under 5 acs perfect for dev. MLS#1742688 $1,750,000

TEXT R646877 TO 52187 SURRY- Move in ready rancher 3BR, 2BA, lg FR & updated EI kitchen, bsmt. Patrick Barnes 804-691-5490 MLS:1800035

TEXT R651682 TO 52187 SAXE-SYLVAN HILL PLANTATION 6,800 SF manor hse on crest of 9.48 acs. Patrick Barnes (804)691-5490 MLS:1800643

TEXT R634889 TO 52187 PG-Amazing in-law ste, gourmet kitchen w/ granite, 5BR, 3BA, 2 half BA, Two 2C att garages. 2+ acs. MLS:1741955

TEXT R653857 TO 52187 PG-5ac, 4BR, 3.5BA w/1st flr master, full apt/ in law ste w/ den, BR, BA & kitchen! Patrick Barnes (804) 691-5490. MLS:1800574

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COLONIAL HEIGHTS $429,950 Of masterful design & construction.

This stunning all brick transitional home has 4200+ SF of fin living TEXT R504502 TO 52187 space! Ideally situated on a generous sized lot, the home features 4 BR, 3.1 BA & is built for entertaining, w/its easy flow floor plan. MLS:1730342

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HOPEWELL The ''Patton'' plan offers 2,589 square feet of living space packed with loads of options already included in its list price of only $249,500.

TEXT R327005 TO 52187 3 baths. It features 5 bedrooms, 1 on the 1st floor and 4 on the 2nd floor.

MLS:1715161

CHESTERFIELD Freshly painted, newly carpeted upstairs. 4 BR, 3 BA home rests on almost an acre!

Updated kitchen.

Very large sun room! Spacious TEXT R612475 TO 52187 DR & FR w/FP. Downstairs also offers a full bath, hdwd flrs, a BR w/2 closets & a large utility room w/sink. Upstairs 3 BR w/ including the Master Suite! MLS:1739986 $311,500 COLONIAL HEIGHTS 3 BR, 2.5 BA. WOW 1 acre lot!! Privacy & country living w/a water view of Swift Creek! Beautiful brick FP in FR. Deck and fire pit.

TEXT R659026 TO 52187 The gazebo and screened in porch also offer wonderful outdoor experiences! 2 new heat pumps & all new windows were installed in 2015. MLS:1801406 $239,950

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$184,900 PETERSBURG Loads of potential! Former Doctor Office and Braiding School! New windows, New paint & more! Zoned R-1.

Seller anxious to help you realize your dream!

MLS:1504368

TEXT R536531 TO 52187

$100,000 ~ PETERSBURG 3 BR, 1 BA. Newer Roof, Plumbing, Kitchen cabinetry & flooring. Spacious rancher on approx .50=/Acres Enjoy a FR w/wood burning FP insert.

Large deck. MLS:1733112

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$119,000 PETERSBURG 3 Bedroom spacious Rancher. Family room, eat-in kitchen, Deck Double Cement Driveway.

MLS:1741242 TEXT R627444 TO 52187

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$129,900 ~ PETERSBURG Spacious 4 bedrm 2 bath Tri-level Renovated with Stainless Steel Appliance Pkg new cabinetry counter tops refinished hard wood floors and more.

LOTS 827- Miller Street - SOLD 510 Hinton Street -Available and more

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DEWITT Well maint 4 BR, 2.5 BA, brick, custom blt home w/a huge det brick garage on 6.11 mostly open acs.

Gourm kitchen. $424,900 MLS:1729639

TEXT R594391 TO 52187

STONY CREEK Renewed 3 BR, 2 BA brick rancher. New/refin hdwd flrg & CT flrs. 2 walls removed to open former LR & FR to Kitchen. $209,900 MLS:1738309

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DINWIDDIE 1.15 acre Wooded Lot Fronting US-1y. Build Your Home Here Or Invest For Probable Later Commercial Use. $24,900 MLS:1732470

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N DINWIDDIE 11.29 acre waterfront lot in Fort Dushane, a new subdiv only mins from Colonial Heights & Fort Lee. $145,000 MLS:1736396

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CARSON Great brick 3 BR, 3 BA rancher less than a mile from I-95. LR w/gas FP. FR w/wood burning FP. Screened in back porch. $219,900 MLS:1733643

TEXT R472991 TO 52187

DINWIDDIE 3 BR, 2 BA cinder block home. The walls have been removed.

Well & septic in place. Being sold ‘’AS IS’’. $44,950 MLS:1727267

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N DINWIDDIE 18.11 ac parcel in Fort Dushane, a new subdivi mins from Colonial Heights & Fort Lee. Mostly open land. $195,000 MLS:1736255

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N DINWIDDIE 6.6 acre waterfront lot in Fort Dushane, a new subdiv mins from Colonial Heights & Fort Lee. Approx 4 acres cleared. $175,000 MLS:1736419

TEXT R671122 TO 52187

SUTHERLAND 4 BR, 2 BA cape w/2 BR on 1st flr. New hdwd. Kitchen. Midway Elem SD & just 15 mins from Colonial Heights. $137,500 MLS:1802522

TEXT R513600 TO 52187

STONY CREEK Mostly wooded 9.98 ac parcel w/road frontage. An old house was torn down years ago. Approx an acre is open. $47,900 MLS:1730960

TEXT R571825 TO 52187

N DINWIDDIE 12.08 ac parcel in Fort Dushane, a new subdii mins from Colonial Heights & Fort Lee. Mostly open land. $135,000 MLS:1736378

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MC KENNEY Over 2000 ft of frontage on Buckskin Creek. Has a campsite or building site among hdwds overlooking the creek. $79,000 MLS:1737750

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$239,550 MLS:1801406

$339,000 MLS:1738206

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CHESTERFIELD

PETERSBURG

PETERSBURG

$194,000 MLS:1800590

$160,000 MLS:1800416

$96,500 MLS:1742993 Larry Lewis 720-3286

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PETERSBURG

$259,950 MLS:1742843

$259,000 MLS:1741552

$119,000 MLS:1741242

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$429,950 MLS:1730342

$424,900 MLS:1729639

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