Tuesday, November 13, 2007

More new home deals

The builders are pulling out all of the stops in an effort to close some deals before the end of the year. Incredible incentives that we are not likely to see again anytime soon are happening now.

Brookfield Homes has sent out a PDF of their current inventory homes - most of these are over $100,000 off! That is unbelievable! Email today for the list!

One example:

Darbybrook Heritage
Berryville, Virginia 22611
Zachery Model
511 Fairfax Street
Homesite 8
Available: Winter Delivery
WAS: $682,365
NOW: $499,990
Savings: $182,375
bedrooms: 5
bathrooms 3.5
Sq Ft: 3,300+
HOA $64 / Month


This gorgeous zachary model home sits on a perfectly lanscaped lot backing to trees. It has a lovely stone and painted brick front. Hardwood floors throughout entire first floor. The Chef's Gourmet Kitchen has been extended and includes Upgraded Cabinets, Granite Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances and a great view through the Bay Window. Vaulted Ceiling and Deluxe Master Bath make the Master Suite a perfect place to relax.

Habitat for Humanity

Presents: Capitol Steps


When: Friday, November 23
Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm

Where: Lansdowne Resort Ballroom
44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne, Virginia 20176

Cost: $35 per ticket

How: Online at www.loudounhabitat.org
Call our office at 540-751-2244
Tickets available in advance or at the door

Come join us for our annual fundraiser as Loudoun Habitat for Humanity brings you the Capitol Steps, a musical political satire group.

You've heard it said that laughter is the best medicine. It is also rumored to be good exercise as well so come laugh off the pounds you gained feasting on Thanksgiving.

Tired of shopping? A great way to end a full day of shopping is by roaring with laughter listening to "Lirty Dies". According to the Capitol Steps, Lirty Dies are what you get when you mix your basic national scandal with word-initialization-rejuxtaposition closely following the underlying precepts of harmony, alliteration and innuendo. In other words - backwards talk.

Are your favorite relatives in town and you want to show them a good time? Nothing better than The Capitol Steps.

Not so favorite relatives getting on your nerves? Escape into hilarity with the Capitol Steps.

The Capitol Steps have been performing for over 25 years and according them them are "equal opportunity offenders" - fortunately for the audience, politicians, especially in an election year provide plenty of fresh material.

Please join us for laughs and in support of a great cause - affordable housing in Loudoun County.

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Brambleton Condos

WOW - Centex is offering some phenominal deals for end of month. Buried in the fine print is the use of CTX mortgage and you must purchase prior to November 18th. If you are interested in any more information, please call 703.574.3478

SPECTACTULAR YEAR END SAVINGS ON THESE BEAUTIFUL HOMES

NOVEMBER DELIVERY HOMES WITH PREMIUM VIEWS
0004-D O’HARE 2661 SQ.FT. WAS $448,240 NOW $352,240
STUNNING HOME WITH BEAUTIFUL WESTERN EXPOSURE-CAFÉ MAPLE CABINETS-UBA TUBA GRANITE COUNTER TOPS-STAINLESS STEEL GOURMET APPLIANCE PACKAGE 14 X14 TILE FLOOR

0004-F O’HARE 2661 SQ.FT. WAS $448,240 NOW $352,220
ENJOY BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS-NATURAL MAPLE CABINETS WITH GLEAMING BLACK GRANITE AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES-14 X 14 CERAMIC TILE FLOORING-MANY OTHER DESIGNER FINISHES

FEBRUARY DELIVERY HOMES FACING COMMON AREA
0005-A LOGAN 1584 SQ.FT WAS $382,380 NOW $330,380
END UNIT WITH SIDE BAY WINDOW IN DINING ROOM-GLAZED CHERRY KITCHEN CABINETS-GIALLO VENEZIANO GRANITE-UP GRADED BALCK ON BLACK APPLIANCES-14 X 14 CERAMIC TILE FLOOR

0005-D O’HARE 2661 SQ.FT. WAS $440,880 NOW $358,880
BUTTER SCOTCH MAPLE CABINETS-14 X 14 CERAMIC TILE FLOORING-UPGRADED TILE IN MASTER BATH-STILL TIME TO SELECT MANY INTERIOR COLORS

0005-H O’HARE 2661 SQ.FT. WAS $455,005 NOW $373,005
BURGANDY CHERRY CABINETS- WITH CUSTOM BUILT-INS-ALPHA BROWN QUARTZ COUNTERS-
14X 14 CERAMIC TILE FLOOR-STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES-CUSTOM WINDOW BLINDS AND MORE

MARCH DELIVERY HOMES
0009-C O’HARE 2661 SQ.FT. WAS $435,465 NOW $355,465
RAISED PANEL CAFÉ MAPLE CABINETS- 14 X 14 CERAMIC TILE FLOORING-INTERIOR COLORS TBD

0009-E O’HARE 2661 SQ.FT. WAS $435,465 NOW $355,465
RAISED PANEL NATURAL MAPLE CABINETS- 14X14 CERAMIC TILE FLOORING-INTERIOR COLORS TBD

0009-H LOGAN 1584 SQ.FT. WAS $354,420 NOW $309,420
RAISED PANEL CAFÉ MAPLE CABINETS- 14 X 14 CERAMIC TILE FLOORING-INTERIOR COLORS TBD

0009-I O’HARE 2661 SQ.FT. WAS $434,435 NOW $354,435
BUTTERSCOTCH MAPLE CABINETS- 14 X 14 CERAMIC TILE FLOORING-INTERIOR COLORS TBD

0009-K O’HARE 2661 SQ.FT. WAS $434,435 NOW $354,435
NATURAL MAPLE CABINETS- 14 X 14 CERAMIC TILE FLOORING-INTERIOR COLORS TBD

0009-M O’HARE 2661 SQ.FT. WAS $466,290 NOW $386,290
END UNIT-RAISED PANEL CHERRY CABINETS IN BURGANDY STAIN-TILE BACK SPLASH-QUARTZ COUNTERS CINNAMON SPICE-STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES-12 X 12 CERAMIC TILE KITCHEN FLOOR-UPGRADED CARPET AND PADDING-CUSTOM CLOSETS ORGANIZER IN MASTER BEDROOM

YOU MUST PURCHASE BEFORE 11/18/2007 TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE INCREDIBLE PRICES. RECEIVE 6% OF SALES PRICE TOWARDS CLOSING COSTS (TO INCLUDE 2 YEARS PRE-PAID CONDOMINIUM DUES) IF YOU SELECT CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR YOUR FINANCING.

Friday, November 2, 2007

Change your clocks, change your batteries....

A reminder from www.loudoun.gov

It's That Time of Year Again: Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery

As the time change approaches on Sunday, November 4, the Loudoun County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management wants to remind residents to make another change that could save their lives -- changing the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.Communities nationwide witness tragic home fire deaths each year. An average of three children per day die in home fires and 80 percent of those occur in homes without working smoke alarms. Non-working smoke alarms rob residents of the protective benefits home fire safety devices were designed to provide. The most commonly cited cause of non-working smoke alarms: dead or missing batteries.Changing smoke alarm batteries at least once a year is one of the simplest, most effective ways to reduce these tragic deaths and injuries. The simple yet powerful act of changing the batteries in smoke alarms when you change your clocks on November 4th can cut a family's risk of dying in a home fire significantly. In addition, if your smoke alarm is 10 years old or old, it should be replaced.“The peak time for home fire fatalities is between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM when most families are sleeping,” says Chief Fire Marshal Keith Brower. “Smoke alarm maintenance is a simple, effective way to reduce home fire deaths. Children and senior citizens are most at risk, and a working smoke alarm can given them the extra seconds they need to get out safely.”In addition, Brower recommends residents use the "extra" hour they save from the time change to test smoke alarms by pushing the test button, planning "two ways out" of each room in the home and practicing those escape routes with the entire family. "This is an excellent opportunity to get everyone in the household involved," commented Brower. "In an emergency, seconds count. Knowing what to do can help save your life, or the life of someone you love.""Many times when we speak to residents who have experienced a fire in their home, they recall becoming confused and disoriented by the conditions and severity of the situation – but they realized they needed to get out fast,” said Brower. "Sometimes there are only seconds to escape, but there’s no question that having a plan in place that has been practiced saves precious time and makes survival more likely.” Brower also says it is vitally important for people, once outside, to remain outside, take a head count and let firefighters know the family status. “While all buildings are searched during a fire to ensure occupants have evacuated, the risk to firefighters and their safety can be minimized by generally knowing that all people have gotten out.” Tragically, fire can and will strike anywhere.

Those most at risk include:
• Children - approximately 1,000 children under the age of 20 die each year in home fires. Children under age five are at twice the risk of dying in a home fire.
• Seniors - adults over age 75 are three times more like to die in home fires than the rest of the population; those over 85 are 4.5 times more likely to die in a home fire. Many seniors are unable to escape quickly.

Brower states that it is a good idea to arm yourself against home fires by taking some basic home fire safety precautions, including installing fresh batteries in smoke alarms.
The following check list is provided:
• Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries - Smoke alarm batteries should be changed once a year at the minimum. An easy way to remember to change your batteries is when you turn your clock back in the fall or forward in the spring. Replace old batteries with fresh high-quality alkaline batteries to keep your smoke alarm going year-long.
• Check Your Smoke Alarms - After inserting a fresh battery in your smoke alarm, check to make sure the smoke alarm is working by pushing the safety test button. • Count Your Smoke Alarms - Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home, including one in every bedroom and one outside each sleeping area.
• Test and Maintain Smoke Alarms Monthly - each month, clean your smoke alarm of dust and cobwebs to ensure they are working properly. It is recommended that if your smoke alarm is ten years old or older, that it should be replaced.
• Plan and Practice Your Escape Plan - Design an escape plan that includes at least two different escape routes from each room of your home and practice these regularly with the entire family. Children are at double the risk of dying in a home fire because they often become scared and confused during fires. Make sure your children understand that a smoke alarm signal signals a fire and that they recognize its alarm.
• And remember, once your family is outside, stay outside. Let the firefighters know whether everyone is out or whether someone may still be inside.

For additional information about fire safety, contact the Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office or Joy Dotson, Public Education Manager, at 703-777-0333.