Open House Weekend!

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, May 6, 2018
2 - 4PM

1464 Page Road
Powhatan, VA 23139

Brick & vinyl transitional-style home on 2 acres! Minutes from Westchester Commons & 288! NEW 30-year roof (2016)! 2-story Foyer with Palladian window, hardwood flooring, & chair rail moulding leading to the Formal Living & Dining Rooms. Bright Kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, island, electric smooth top cooking, dual basin sink, pantry, eat-in area, doors to deck, & pass-through to the 2-story Living Room with Palladian window & brick, wood-burning fireplace. 2nd floor Master Suite with carpet, vaulted ceiling, fan/fixture, & ensuite bathroom with tile flooring, dual sinks, jetted tub, new skylight, & walk-in closet. 3 additional upstairs bedrooms and hall bathroom. 2nd floor laundry room with built-in cabinetry. Pull down attic with tons of storage! Huge, additional Rec Room with carpet, fan/fixture, chair rail moulding, & lots of natural light! Rear wooden deck & landscaped patio with water feature! Don't miss this amazing home! 

 

 

About Last Night... #OutstandingProductionAwards

My career in Real Estate has not been a long one, but I have set goals every day, month and even year for myself. I won't say that it is easy or that I did it alone because i'd be lying. Real Estate is hard work, you have to be everywhere at once and you have to do some unexpected things - I wear multiple hats, including: relationship counselor, contractor, and financial advisor. I work around the clock, at all times of the day and night - but honestly I couldn't imagine myself doing anything else. 

2014 was especially great. I reached Emerald status with the Richmond Association of Realtors ®. In order to qualify someone has to sell a "Net Volume of 6.0-7.99 Millions Dollars - 53.99 units." The categories are as follow: Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Emerald and Ruby. I can't wait to see what this year has in store for me and I am making it my personal goal to reach Ruby status by the end of it. So wish me luck every body, it already has been a heck of a year! 

#RVA March Events

Historic Bike Tours

March 1-28

A perfect pairing of physical and mental stimulation, it doesn’t matter what level you’re starting from.  Richmond Rides is offering several tours in March.  Take advantage of the Spring air to bike and explore Richmond.  Contact Richmond Rides at richmondrides.net for dates, times and fees.

St. Paddy’s Day at Carytown Cupcakes

March 13, 5-8pm

     Come get your green beer, green cupcakes and live music here!  Wear something green and enter to win free cupcakes!

Innsbrook St. Paddy’s Palooza

March 14

     Free and full of fun!  Live music, food and inflatable fun for the children, this St. Patrick’s Day festival is a great way to celebrate the holiday.  There will be pony rides and a hot air balloon! Face painting, a photo booth and a petting zoo are also great additions to the festivities to be had by all.  St. Baldrick’s foundation, supporting research for children with cancer will be shaving brave men and women’s heads on the main stage to raise support and awareness.

The Mustang: 50 Years of an American Icon

March 15, 2-3:30 pm

Free in Deep Run Park

     Celebrate 5 generations of vehicles.  An overview of 9 million cars that gave the Mustang its enviable reputation in representing the best of American motor vehicles.

Contact Debbie Nolan, nol@henrico.us for more information

VA Motor Trend International Auto Show

March 20-22

Richmond Convention Center

Tickets $3-$9

The latest innovations and designs in cars, trucks and crossovers.  Visit virginiaautoshow.com for more information

National Waffle Day

March 25

Check your local waffle houses for discounts, deals and free waffles!  I.e. IHOP, Waffle House, Denny’s, Bob Evan’s, etc.  Mmmm, waffles :) 

Inaugural Support VA Green Tourism Oyster Roast and Festival

March 28

The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar

$50/ $70 VIP

Featuring Certified Virginia Green Wineries, Breweries and Restaurants. come enjoy sustainable oysters and other small plates while listening to Notch 9 play live americana/bluegrass and folk music.  Whether you enjoy your oysters raw, steamed or fried you’re bound to find something that suits your palate from 4 VIRGINIA GREEN restaurants.  Wash it all down with delicious selections of wine from 3 Virginia Green wineries and 2 Virginia Green Breweries.  Participate in the silent auction and bid on great deals for travel packages, weekend getaways and restaurants all supported by Virginia Green Travel partners. Two drink tickets per admission, 4pm with general ticket.  For more information visit virginiagreentravelalliance.org

The Curious History of the Egg

Three Lakes Park

March 28, 10-11am, ages 8-10

$6 Admission

Learn the history behind the egg as you bedazzle your own jeweled creations.  For more information contact Becky Monroe at mon08@henrico.us

Holiday Talk - Speaking of Investments

As you all probably know, I have been all over the place this month. Between hosting a client appreciation party last week, the Grand Illumination downtown and having a fabulous dinner with some our investors, I started reflecting on how lucky I am to be in this business. Not that many years ago Real Estate was one of the things that took a really big hit when the economy was doing not so great and it made a lot of people almost fearful of the idea of buying a house. People seemed to be a lot more careful with their money and investments.

There are still plenty of you out there that haven’t owned their first house, but honestly there isn’t really a better time than now to get one. The government and mortgage lenders are aware of these concerns in people’s minds and have started so many incentive programs for first time buyers. Between tax breaks and awesome rates, it really is a good time to become a homeowner, not to mention that the cost of homes is expected to rise within the next few years because of an increased number of well qualified customers.

Let’s back track a little bit though, so what about incentives? What are they exactly? Well there is a quite a few of them and over the course of the next few weeks I will be covering different points but here is the full list of them:

• Mortgage interest
• Points
• Real estate taxes
• Private Mortgage Insurance premiums
• Penalty-free IRA payouts for first-time buyers
• Home improvements
• Energy credits
• Tax-free profit on sale
• Home equity loans
• Adjusting your withholding

Let’s talk a little bit about Mortgage Interest Rates, they are at their lowest they have been since last summer. Partly due to the fact that it is winter and the season tends to be slower so banks and lenders tend to make it more attractive for buyers during the holiday season. This is good for buyers and investors and should be taken advantage of to its full extent.

Mortgage Interest can also be a tax deduction for some depending on income. An excerpt from TurboTax

"For most people, the biggest tax break from owning a home comes from deducting mortgage interest. You can deduct interest on up to $1 million of debt used to acquire or improve your home.

Your lender will send you Form 1098 in January listing the mortgage interest you paid during the previous year. That is the amount you deduct on Schedule A. Be sure the 1098 includes any interest you paid from the date you closed on the home to the end of that month. This amount is listed on your settlement sheet for the home purchase. You can deduct it even if the lender does not include it on the 1098. If you are in the 25 percent tax bracket, deducting the interest basically means Uncle Sam is paying 25 percent of it for you."

There’s no time like the present and if you’ve been sitting on the thought of making an investment, this may be the best opportunity for you to do so, especially if you are a first time homebuyer.

-Rhonda

The Best Single Thing You Can Do To Your Home For Thanksgiving

You know, I love Richmond around the holidays. I know, i’m supposed to say that because I am a real estate agent in Richmond. Well it’s quite funny because it is true, I love this city and whenever someone tells me that this place doesn’t have much to offer I take it upon myself to prove them wrong. I love a challenge, especially when it comes to my city!

One of the things that I love about this place is that it has so much character. It has great historical significance, excellent restaurants, we have sports, we have amazing parks and a variety of shopping options. Everything is so close by including DC, Charlottesville and Virginia Beach. It has been voted as one of the best places to eat in the East Coast.

With so many things happening in Richmond, I’ve come to realize that it’s important to make your house stand out, how do you do this? As an experienced realtor I can tell you that curb appeal goes a long way. Which means having a well put together yard both in the front and back, decorating according to the season, and making sure that your home is well maintained on the outside. Make sure that your home looks festive for the holidays!

We’re seeing an explosion of people moving into Richmond because of the many businesses and corporations that are transplanting into Richmond's backyard. Home maintenance should be a top priority just to ensure that your home stays competitive with the market so if you ever do decide to sell you’ll get the maximum amount of money.

I hope everyone has an amazing Thanksgiving and if you’ve been sitting on a home project for a bit that needs completing, now may be the best time.

-Rhonda