Say Cheese for Santa!

Looking for a fun twist on Santa portraits this year? Then skip the long lines at the mall and head on over to the Sterling Volunteer Fire Department and have your photo taken with Santa on a big red firetruck! Appointments are required for the December 4th and 5th sessions and can be made by emailing: santa@sterlingfire.org

Your appointment will cost $25 and includes a 15 minute session with you and Mr. Kris Kringle himself, a 5X7 print, and even a nice tax deduction! Additional 5X7 prints can be purchased for just $3!

This magical event will be held at Cascades Fire Station 18 which is located at 46700 Middlefield Drive, Sterling.

So email now and reserve your seat for a moment that is guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit!

Looking for a little present for yourself this year? Then contact the Loudoun County Real Estate experts at Ask Gina & Company today! We can help you unwrap the home of your dreams!

Shop Black Friday for a Cause!

Today is Black Friday! A day when we all set out to find the deal of deals. Well, what if we told you there is a place where you can not only get fabulous bargains but help people in need as well? Why, yes Virginia, it DOES exist! Instead of heading on out to one of those big box hardware stores, why not shop the Habitat for Humanity ReStore?! For one day only – Black Friday - the ReStore in Purcellville will be open between 10am and 2pm and will be honoring a Buy One, Get One Half Off!

What is the ReStore exactly? It is a fantastic place that sells “reusable and surplus building materials to the public, focusing on home improvement goods like furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances at the fraction of retail prices.” Proceeds benefit the the construction of new homes right here in Loudoun County for those in need!

So skip the lines (and sleep in a little too) and head on out to the ReStore today for some great finds and a worthwhile cause!

Ask Gina & Company is a proud supporter of the Loudoun Habitat for Humanity.

Looking for a steal in the housing market? Contact the Loudoun County Real Estate experts today! We have the knowledge and negotiation skills to help you find your dream home at a price you can feel good about!

Loudoun County Spotlight: Broad Run Farms

Broad Run Farms, located in beautiful Sterling, Virginia, is a wonderful community rich in U.S. history. With approximately 340 homes and farmettes, this development is perfect for those who want to get away from it all but still be close to all the action! Situated near the Potomac River and just off of Route 7 in Loudoun County, residents can easily access Route 28 and the Fairfax County Parkway making commuting easy. Shopping is abundant with the Dulles Town Center, Safeway Supermarket, CVS, McDonalds and more just minutes away!


Developed in 1950 by former U.S. Senate lawyer Robert Barnes Young, this gorgeous neighborhood was once a working dairy farm! Once subdivided the community was well sought-after for it’s large lots and and modern standards. Famous one-time residents include General William Lafayette Fagg, former Provost Marshall of the Air Force, and Everett Dirksen who was once the minority leader of the Senate!


Instead of a HOA, the community has a Civic Association which hosts many events for it’s residents to partake in. Enjoy the annual Halloween and summer celebrations, participate in the yearly clean up day held every April, volunteer for the neighborhood watch program, and more! Monthly meetings are also held at the Galilee United Methodist Church where residents can voice their concerns and keep up to date on community happenings! Several websites are also dedicated to this development, so be sure to check them out! http://broadrunfarms.org/index.php , http://broadrunfarms.com/

Children who live in Broad Run Farms may attend one of these Loudoun County Public Schools: Countryside Elementary School, River Bend Middle School, and Potomac Falls High School. For more information on these schools, please visit: http://www.greatschools.org/

Ready to be part of history? Contact Ask Gina & Company today! We are the EXPERTS on Loudoun County Real Estate and can help you find your perfect homestead!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Ahhh...the smell of succulent turkey, the delicious taste of pumpkin pie, and the warm and fuzzy feeling from sitting around the fire reminiscing with family and friends. Why, yes. It can only be – Thanksgiving!This time of year brings about a lot of reflection and gratitude. And in honor of that tradition we would like to take the time to thank those who we have been fortunate enough to have in our lives!

To our family and friends we would like to THANK YOU for sticking by us! We know our hours as Realtors can be long and inconvenient and yet you always consistently show us the love. Without your support we know we could not achieve the level of success we have been blessed with. You all are truly AMAZING!

To our clients and co-workers we would like to THANK YOU for your continued business and loyalty. We understand that the real estate world is one that is mixed with high emotions and financial uncertainties and we will continue to work hard for your trust and business. We have had tremendous success working by referral and this is no accident – it is because of your faith in us!

As we continue to count our blessings, we at Ask Gina & Company wish you a FABULOUS Thanksgiving... and a win for your football team of choice! (Goooo Redskins!)

Now, if you will kindly excuse us, it’s time for pie!

Fill Your Belly, Fill Their Lives

On Thursday, December 2nd, The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm in Lovettsville, Virginia, will be hosting “Dinner for a Good Cause” to benefit INMED – a group dedicated to rescuing children from “the immediate and irreversible harm of disease, hunger, abuse, neglect or violence” and prepare them for a bigger and brighter future. The event will showcase the culinary abilities from various local chefs such as Chef Aaron McCloud of Vintage Restaurant Group, Patrick Dinh of Tuscarora Mill Restaurant, Chef Mark Morocco of Magnolia’s at The Mill Restaurant, and Patowmack ‘s own Chef Christopher Edwards.

In addition to a night filled with fine dining, a silent auction and fantastic local wines will also be highlighted! Tickets to this wonderful event are $175 and seating is limited so you are encouraged to reserve early by calling 703-729-4951 Ext. 227 or by visiting www.inmed.org . Proceeds will help INMED construct a “greenhouse organic gardening system at the Loudoun County Homeless and Transitional Housing Shelters” which will help provide year-long food to those in need.

So come fill your belly while filling the lives of those in need! I love The Restaurant at the Patowmack Farm and I am confident you will too!

Ask Gina & Company is proud of Loudoun County and those who live in it!

Interested in making fabulous Loudoun County your home? Contact the Loudoun County Real Estate experts today!

Loudoun County Spotlight: Sugarland Run!

Sugarland Run is a charming community located in Sterling, Virginia. Named as one of the best places to live on the East Coast by Money Magazine in 2003, the area is made up of both town homes and single family homes, giving a potential buyer plenty of choice in their home search. Located near Algonkian Parkway and Cascades Parkway, the neighborhood is convenient for commuters with Route 7, Route 28, and the Fairfax County Parkway all easily accessible. The Cascades Marketplace Shopping Center makes running errands simple with stores such as The Home Depot, Staples, Giant Food Stores, Gold’s Gym, and more at your fingertips!


Developed by Boise Cascade in 1971, Sugarland Run is full of great amenities! There are 26 miles of walking paths, 10 tot lots, tennis and basketball courts, and a community center. In addition, the neighborhood boasts an Olympic size pool with a deep end and diving board – making it the perfect place for taking diving and scuba lessons! Looking for a competitive or developmental swim team for your child? Then you are in luck! The Sugarland Run Dolphins are a swim team with membership in the Colonial Swimming League and is open to children under the ages of 18! HOA fees depend on the location and type of dwelling but can range from $25 to $100 depending if you are part of the master association, one of 5 cluster associations, or both. In addition, the community has great resources for it’s residents such as a website and community discussion board. Check it out: http://srhoa.com/Default.aspx

Children who live in Sugarland Run may attend one of these Loudoun County Public Schools: Sugarland Run Elementary School, Seneca Ridge Middle School, or Dominion High School. To find a school for a specific address, please search here: http://inter1.loudoun.gov/lcps_label/finder.aspx  For more information on these schools, please visit: http://www.greatschools.org/

Ready to explore this fantastic community? Contact Ask Gina & Company today! We are the EXPERTS on Loudoun County Real Estate and have the knowledge and skill to find your dream home!

Number One Again, Loudoun County!

For the third year in a row, Loudoun County has been named the Richest County in the Nation by the American Community Survey. Rank is determined by median household income with data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

The median income for Loudoun County is $114,204 and 17% of the households earn more than $200,000 yearly. Fairfax County came in second with the median income coming in at $102,499. Contributing to these hefty numbers is the low unemployment rate residents in Loudoun County enjoy – just 4.9% compared to the national average of 9.6%!

Not only does Loudoun County provide great opportunity to build wealth, it is also rich in many other ways such as history (check out Balls Bluff in Leesburg), culture (visit the Loudoun Museum in Leesburg), wine country (there are roughly 15 wineries in Loudoun County) and so much more!

Want in on all the action? Contact Ask Gina & Company today! We are the EXPERTS on Loudoun County Real Estate and can help you achieve your piece of the pie right here in Northern Virginia!

Economic Recovery? Destination : NOVA!

Over the last two years or so we have heard a lot about the Great Recession our country has been in and what is being done to improve it. But did you know that according to Newsweek, Northern Virginia is in the Top 10 American cities best poised for the recovery? That’s correct – right here in our backyards! The driving force for NOVA making the list is Newsweek calls the area one of the “New Silicon Valleys”, which “offers high-paying jobs and housing prices well below those in Coastal California.” Abundant jobs, great pay,affordable housing, and a beautiful area... What are you waiting for?!

Ready to call Northern Virginia home and take advantage of all this area has to offer? Contact Ask Gina & Company today! We are the Loudoun County Real Estate experts and are proud to work, play, and live in such a fabulous destination!

Loudoun County Spotlight: Great Falls Chase

Great Falls Chase is a fabulous community consisting of 422 home units and is located in Sterling, Virginia. This fantastic neighborhood has 106 single family homes and 336 town homes leaving a home buyer with plenty of options! Located in beautiful Loudoun County, Great Falls Chase is in close proximity to Trump National Golf Club, Algonkian Park, and even the magnificent Potomac River! Commuting is easy with access to Route 28, Route 7, and the Fairfax County Parkway just minutes away! Shopping is also convenient with the Great Falls Plaza just outside your doorway! Enjoy night life with Velocity Five, grocery shopping at Bloom Supermarket, and even a quick breakfast at Dunkin Donuts!


Constructed in 1996, this community has plenty of terrific amenities such as a pool, tot lot, basketball court, and a clubhouse that can be rented out for various functions. The HOA is managed by TWC Management and the quarterly HOA fee is $279.09.


Children who live in Great Falls Chase will attend one of these Loudoun County public schools : Horizon Elementary School, Seneca Ridge Middle School or Dominion High School. For more information on these schools, please visit: http://www.greatschools.org/ or to examine the school boundaries for a specific address, please visit: http://inter1.loudoun.gov/lcps_label/finder.aspx


Ready to take the next step? Then contact Ask Gina & Company today and let our team show you why we are the EXPERTS in Loudoun County Real Estate!

Ready, Set, Pack!

Selling your home is a process with many moving parts: staging your house for showings, reviewing offers, accepting offers, going through home inspections, and more. But once you have that under contract sign on your home (YEAH! One step down!), it is time to start thinking about the next step of your home selling journey: the dreaded packing! But have NO FEAR! Clients of Ask Gina & Company have the opportunity to partake in a FREE moving class on November 30th provided by Interstate Moving & Storage in Springfield, Virginia. Come on out and learn how to protect the items you have worked so hard for! The class will include:

·Taking appropriate safety measures
·Techniques for lifting and handling
·Proper packing and procedure
·Protecting your valuables

You will also learn how to handle packing items such as glass, electronics, antiques, heirlooms, and more! Space is limited so register early for this free, informative class! To register, please call the Loudoun County Real Estate experts at Ask Gina & Company or email us at info@ask-gina.com .

Thinking about listing your home on the market? Contact Ask Gina & Company today! We have the expertise and experience to get you packing onto your next dream home!

Brambleton Real Estate Preview!

Have you been thinking about moving to Brambleton in Ashburn, VA, but not quite sure of what it has to offer? Then call Ask Gina & Company today to reserve your spot at the Camberley Homes Grand Opening Gala for a night of fun and informative information! The event will be held on November 12th, from 5-8PM at the Camberley sales center located in the Brambleton Town Center next to the Fox Regal Theatre. Sales associates will be on hand to preview the new Boulevard at Brambleton Urban Towns and will feature an interactive floorplan presentation and virtual 3D perspectives. Refreshments and hor d’oeuvres will be provided and the first 50 household registrations will receive a pair of Fox Theatre movie tickets!

These homes offer 1,700-2,200 square feet of finished living space, a loft option with a desired rooftop terrace, fabulous floorplans that can be customized, and the ability to walk to restaurants, shops, and even the movies!

So hurry and secure your spot today by calling us at 703-574-3478. We are looking forward to showing you Brambleton at its best!

Sounds great but not the right area for you? Then contact the Ask Gina & Company team today! We are the EXPERTS on Loudoun County Real Estate and can help you navigate your way around the Northern Virginia real estate market!

Loudoun County Spotlight: Countryside

Countryside, located in Sterling, Virginia, is a wonderful master planned community consisting of 2,539 homes. With 1,253 single family homes, 1,168 town homes, 16 manor homes, and 102 condo’s, this neighborhood has something to offer every budget! Located in Eastern Loudoun County, Countryside is close to the Potomac River and one has easy access to Route 7, Route 28, and the Fairfax County Parkway, making commuting simple. In addition, abundant shopping and professional services are available with the Dulles Town Center, the Countryside Marketplace, and the Countryside Professional Center just steps away from your door!

Built during the 1980’s and completed in 1991, this beautiful neighborhood has a variety of builders and floorplans to choose from. The HOA includes plenty of unique amenities such as a catch & release pond, parcourse fitness circuit, Horsepen Run nature preserve, community pools, tennis courts, tot lots, basketball courts, and even a skate area! The HOA is managed by the Property Management People (PMP) and fees vary depending on what type of dwelling you live in. The community also has a great website where homeowners can keep up-to-date on all things Countryside! Take a look: http://www.countryside-va.com/

Children who live in Countryside may attend one of these Loudoun County public schools depending on the specific address of your home :Algonkian Elementary School or Countryside Elementary School, River Bend Middle School or Potomac Falls High School. For more information on these schools, please visit: http://www.greatschools.org/ or to examine the school boundaries for a specific address, please visit: http://inter1.loudoun.gov/lcps_label/finder.aspx

Sound like the place for you? Then contact Ask Gina & Company today and let our team show you why we are the EXPERTS in Loudoun County Real Estate!

Laugh for a Cause!

As Realtors, we help people on a daily basis find a house that they can call home. A place where they can hang their hat, enjoy a meal with family, or simply lay their head at night. So when an organization such as Habitat for Humanity has an event to support their mission of helping provide families with affordable housing, we just can’t help but spread the word!

On November 26, the Capitol Steps – an entertainment group that satirize all things political – will be performing at the River Creek Club in Leesburg to benefit our local Loudoun County Habitat for Humanity. The show will begin at 8PM and tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door for $40. (Although seating is limited so it is suggested you buy early!) Drinks and snacks will also be available for purchase.

So set aside a night for some laughs and to support a great cause! For more information or to obtain tickets, please visit: http://www.loudounhabitat.org/capitol-steps

Ready to take the next step to home ownership? Contact the team at Ask Gina & Company today! We are the EXPERTS on Loudoun County Real Estate and are proud supporters our local organizations!