Loudoun County Fourth of July Celebrations!

It’s that time of year again! The smell of food from local vendors and the sight of a brightly colored sky! Loudoun County really knows how to celebrate our independence and below you will find out where you can join in the festivities. HAPPY 4th of July!


Leesburg Independence Day Celebration

10:00AM Parade
6:00PM Park Celebration
7:00PM Live Music
9:30PM Fireworks Display
Admission: FREE!!
Location: Ida Lee Park Recreation Center
60 Ida Lee Drive
Leesburg, VA 20176
More info: http://www.idalee.org/

Independence Day Celebration at Franklin Park

Enjoy great music, food, and entertainment along with a fireworks display!

Event Time: 6PM-10PM
Admission: Optional $5 donation
Location: 17501 Franklin Park
Purcellville, VA 20132
More info: http://www.loudoun.gov/franklinpark


Ol’ Time 4th of July Celebration

Enjoy pony rides, pie eating contests, reptile show, and more!

Event Time: 10:30AM-3:00PM
Admission: $5 donation suggested
Location: 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road
Sterling, VA 20164
More info: http://www.loudoun.gov/claudemoorepark

Middleburg’s Independence Celebration

Take a dip in the pool during the day and enjoy music, food, and fireworks in the evening!

Event Time: Pool – 11:00AM-6:00PM, Fourth of July Festivities 6:00PM-9:00PM
Admission: FREE!!
Location: Middleburg Community Center
300 W. Washington Street
Middleburg, VA 20117
More info: http://www.loudoun.gov/middleburgcc

Ask Gina & Company wishes you a happy and safe Fourth of July!
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So Why the Move to Keller Williams Realty? The MOST Important reason - YOU!!

Over the past few weeks we have been highlighting the many exciting reasons we have made the switch to Keller Williams Realty. Knowledge, teamwork, reliability, and speed have all been major factors. But what really stands out? Keller Williams Realty was named #1 in Customer Satisfaction among buyers by J.D. Power and Associates two years in a row! As a real estate team our main focus is to provide the best customer service to our clients and Keller Williams is bar none the best in this category!

Ready to work with an agent who cares about YOU? Call Ask Gina & Company! We pride ourselves on assisting you with your biggest investment!

So Why Keller Williams Realty? Part 4

Reason 4

Speed!

Keller Williams Realty is ahead of the times. With cutting edge technology at the fingertips, Keller William agents are able to provide you with the most current data and information available. We are provided with more than just classes on technology, we are given the tools to make every transaction efficient and seamless.

Looking for an agent that knows YOUR market and HOW to market? Ask Gina!

Sizzling Summer Statistics!

Summer is proving to be a good time in our local real estate market! Zip code 20165 in Sterling has shown an improvement with the Average Sold Price at $446,374 for 2010 vs. $355,419 this time last year in 2009. That’s a whopping 25% increase! AND the Average Days on Market has decreased by 5%, this means your house sells for more money in less time! What’s even better is the Average Sales Price as a percentage to Average List Price - 97.15% this year as opposed to 95.86% last year.What does this mean for you? If you are looking to sell, NOW IS THE TIME! Just ASK GINA how!

For more information, contact http://www.ask-gina.com/

All statistical information provided by MRIS as of June 8, 2010.

How Would You Like to Share a Little Fresh Air?!

The Fresh Air Fund, a not-for-profit organization, provides free summer vacations to New York City children from low income communities. In order to make this happen, host families are needed in suburban and small town areas. Don’t you think Loudoun County would be perfect for this kind of outreach?! As a host family you will take in a child for no more than two weeks and show them what is beyond the city lights! Think about it! We are so fortunate to have so many amenities here in Loudoun County. Attractions like Ida Lee Park, Leesburg Animal Park, and Claude Moore Park and Recreation to name just a few.

If you would like to make a difference in a child’s life and would like more information, please visit http://www.freshair.org/

Ask Gina & Company is proud to live, work, and serve in Loudoun County!

So Why the Move to Keller Williams Realty, Part 3!

Reason 3

Reliability!

The founders of Keller Williams Realty believe in the core principles of trust and honesty. They understand the importance of integrity and teach their agents the value of doing the right thing. Knowing future success depends on prior satisfaction, Keller Williams agents make it their priority to make sure each and every client is served to the best of their ability!

Need a reliable Realtor? Ask Gina and Company is here for you!

Worried about Metro construction and your commute to Tyson’s?

Don’t be! Loudoun County has you covered! Bus service will be provided starting June 21, 2010 and it will begin pick-ups in Leesburg. Using the Dulles Greenway, the service should take about 45 minutes to arrive in Tyson’s Corner. Once there free shuttles will be provided to your final destination.
The Metro will be a huge improvement to our area and Loudoun Country is trying to make the transition as painless as possible. So All ABOARD the Tyson’s Express!

For more information on your commuting needs please visit: http://www.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=3199

For information on buying or selling a home in Loudoun County, please visit: http://www.ask-gina.com/

So Why the Move to Keller Williams, Part 2!

Reason 2

Teamwork!

Keller Williams Realty was designed to reward its agents for working together and creating a team environment. One look around our office and you will see a hard working group of professionals who help each other and strive towards a common goal instead of individual interests. You know what they say: Two heads are better than one! The goal at Keller Williams is to serve you, our clients and customers, at the highest possible level!

Looking for the best to help you buy or sell a home? Call Ask Gina and Company today!

How lucky are you?

Looking for some new, energy efficient ways to add to the value of your home? How about getting them for free?! The National Capital Home Energy Makeover Contest is sponsored by Loudoun County and WJLA-TV (ABC 7) and will give away over $30,000 in energy-efficient home improvements. Three lucky winners will each win a makeover worth up to $10,000! The contest is designed to show home owners how they can save money and improve the comfort of their homes all while being GREEN.

The home improvements that will be made to the winners will be determined by the best example of energy-efficiency and may include:

New heating and cooling systems
Adding new insulation
Sealing air leaks and duct work
New lighting, appliances and water heater equipment

You can’t win unless you enter! Visit www.wjla.com/homeenergy. The deadline to register is June 30, 2010.

Thinking about selling your home? Call Ask Gina and Company!

So Why the Move to Keller Williams?

As you probably read in our last blog, Ask Gina & Company has moved to Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway. I am sure some of you are curious as to what makes a Keller Williams agent so special. So, over the next couple of weeks I will be blogging on the very reasons why we decided to join such a great brokerage!

Reason 1

Knowledge!

Keller Williams Realty provides its agents top notch education and opportunities to learn! Keller Williams University allows its agents to stay ahead of the trends, tools, and topics in the real estate industry. Classes offered vary from Social Media training to Mortgage information.
What does this mean for a home buyer or seller? It means you can be confident that when you hire a Keller Williams Realty agent you are getting the best in the business!

Looking to buy or sell in Loudoun or Fairfax County? Ask Gina to show you how!

Loudoun.Gov Named One of the Best!

Loudoun County’s government website, www.loudoun.gov, was recently named one of the top government websites in the country by the National Association of County Information Officers! The website provides information about county issues, services, and meetings. You can also watch webcasts of Board Supervisor meetings. This is the 8th time Loudoun has been named in the top websites category!

They also received awards for writing informative press releases and the Loudoun County employee newsletter - The LENS.

If you are looking to buy or sell in Loudoun County, call Ask Gina and Company! We are proud to work and live in Loudoun County!