Friday, July 30, 2010

OOPS! We Did It Again!!


J.D. Power and Associates has yet again named Keller Williams Realty highest in customer satisfaction among home buyers for the 3rd year in a row! It’s no wonder… Keller Williams’s agents have access to the best technology, educational opportunities, and incentives than any other brokerage! We are PROUD to be part of the family and to contribute by exemplifying superior customer service with each and every client!


Looking for the best agent to sell your biggest investment? Call Gina Tufano and Jennifer Johnson with Ask Gina & Company today at 703-574-3478 or email info@ask-gina.com. You can trust us to take care of you like family!


Thursday, July 22, 2010

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry for Charity!


Vintage 50 Restaurant in Leesburg will be hosting the charity event “Loudoun Area Chefs Collaborative Cocktail Reception” this Sunday, July 25th from 4PM-8PM. The event will showcase the culinary expertise from local area chefs and ingredients will be provided by our local farms! Farm-to-table appetizers will be served along with wine and beer that is locally produced.


The funds raised will support the local growers, producers, wineries, chefs, and the Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation (LTRF) which enriches the lives of those with physical, cognitive, and psychological challenges through horseback riding and other activities. Tickets are still available for $68 per person of which $65 will be donated to LTRF!


Eat Drink, and Be Merry while helping our local community! For more information, contact Vintage 50 Restaurant in Leesburg, VA.


Ask Gina and Company is a proud supporter of our community, Loudoun County!


Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Who’s going to Kiss-A-Pig?!

That’s right! It’s that time of year again! The Loudoun County Fair will be kicking-off this Sunday, July 25th and will run through Saturday, July 31st. Come out and enjoy the summer Loudoun County style with a Demolition Derby, the Great Outhouse Race, the First Annual Karaoke Contest, and the 12 year old running tradition of the Kiss-A-Pig contest - a fundraiser that raises monies for youth programs, the upkeep of the grounds, and maintenance of buildings and barns! We will be there enjoying the carnival rides so when you see us, make sure to say “hello!”

Tickets at the gate will be $10 for adults and $5 for children.

For more information, please visit: www.loudouncountyfair.com

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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Where's The Best Bang For Your Buck?!


How much would that $500,000 house cost you in Manassas Park vs. Loudoun? Here is a side by side comparison of the Northern Virginia area's Property Tax Rates for 2010 (all rates are per $100 of assessed value):



Area, Rate, Stormwater, Annual Tax, Monthly Tax



City of Alexandria, $ 0.9780, $ -, $ 4,890.00, $ 407.50



Arlington County, $ 0.9450, $ 0.013, $ 4,790.00, $ 399.17



Town of Clifton, $ 1.0900, $ 0.015, $ 5,525.00, $ 460.42



City of Fairfax, $ 0.9600, $ -, $ 4,800.00, $ 400.00



Fairfax County, $ 1.0900, $ 0.015, $ 5,525.00, $ 460.42



City of Falls Church, $ 1.2400, $ -, $ 6,200.00, $ 516.67



Town of Herndon, $ 1.3725, $ -, $ 6,862.50, $ 571.88



Loudoun County, $ 1.3000, $ -, $ 6,500.00, $ 541.67



City of Manassas, $ 1.4720, $ -, $ 7,360.00, $ 613.33



Manassas Park, $ 1.6500, $ -, $ 8,250.00, $ 687.50



Pnrince William County, $ 1.2360, $ -, $ 6,180.00, $ 515.00



Town of Vienna ,$ 1.3498, $ -, $ 6,749.00, $ 562.42


No matter where you decide to focus your home search, Ask Gina and Company is here to help you every step of the way!


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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Lecture benefits Loudoun Education Foundation




Ted Leonsis, the owner of the Washington Capitals and the Washington Wizards, will be giving a lecture on his new book “The Business of Happiness: 6 Secrets to Extraordinary Success in Life and Work” on Monday, August 9th from 6-8PM at the 1757 Golf Club in Dulles Virginia. Donations will benefit the Loudoun Education Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises monies to provide enhancements for Loudoun County Public Schools. Those who attend will receive a copy of the book, a wine reception, and lecture by Mr. Leonsis on how to make success almost inevitable!

Tickets range from $125 to $375 and sponsorship opportunities are available for $1,000.

For more information, please visit: http://www.loudouneducationfoundation.org/

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