Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

As we prepare to ring in 2012, we at Ask Gina & Company wanted to take the time to Thank You for making our 2011 such a successful and meaningful year! We were able to accomplish many goals over the last 12 months and many of them would not have been possible without the loyalty of our clients, the dedication of our staff, and the love & support of our family members who give just as much, if not more, than we do as Realtors.

Our wish for you this upcoming year is the same as always: may you have love, peace, and health each and every day.

Have fun this New Year’s Eve and remember, Be Safe!

Another Successful Short Sale SOLD!

Another Successful Short Sale SOLD!

Are you a home seller with financial concerns over your home? Don’t panic, we can help! We have successfully navigated the short sale process for countless clients, including the sellers located at 5340 Holmes Run Parkway, #510, Alexandria, and we can do the same for you. Contact us today to unlock the possibilities.

Description:

This is the life! This diamond in the rough unit in the fabulous Pavilion on the Park is located in the heart of Alexandria and has everything you have been searching for! Come home to this charming one bedroom, 1 bath mid-century modern condo and fall in love with the open floor plan and hardwood floors!

The main living area is light and bright and includes plenty of room for a dining area. Just off the living room awaits your over sized balcony with an awesome view of Holmes Run Park. Back inside you will find an updated kitchen with great storage space and a dishwasher!

A generous sized bedroom, bath, and lots of closet space complete this home!

Neighborhood Information:

Pavilion on the Park is a fabulous condominium complex that boasts terrific amenities for those who want to have it all.

Included in your monthly condo fees is a relaxing pool, well equipped exercise room, parking, and most utilities! Plus, the peace of mind with 24 hour front desk security!

Seeking a little nature in the city? Look no further than your back door! Holmes Run Park is just a stone's throw away and there you can enjoy bike trails, a creek, picnic areas, and a dog park!

Shopping is abundant and commuting is a breeze with Metro access just outside your door!

Wait are you waiting for?!

Contact your Northern Virginia Real Estate experts at Ask Gina & Company today and let us unlock the possibilities!

Gina Tufano with Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway, Ashburn, VA

http://www.ask-gina.com/ * 703-574-3478

Our Christmas Wish!

Our Christmas Wish

As we head into the home stretch of the holiday season, we at Ask Gina & Company would like to wish you and yours a very merry, blessed, and safe Christmas weekend!

There's More to Christmas...

There's more, much more to Christmas

Than candle-light and cheer;

It's the spirit of sweet friendship

That brightens all the year;

It's thoughtfulness and kindness,

It's hope reborn again,

For peace, for understanding

And for goodwill to men!

-Author Unknown

Merry Christmas!

Gina Tufano with Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway, Ashburn, VA

http://www.ask-gina.com/ * 703-574-3478

'Tis The Season To Share: Shameless Plug

Please feel free to share if you love it as much as I do!

To those who know me, you understand how immensely proud I am of my three children. I am in awe of their ability to challenge, motivate, and inspire me on a daily basis. Today I would like to share the musical talents of my son, Andrew. His passion is contagious and I am so impressed of his ability to write, play, and sing original music with the dedication of a seasoned pro. I hope you enjoy it as much as his proud mama does!

Within Your Reach! New Low Price!

Within Your Reach! New Low Price!

Wrap up your holiday shopping with this awesome single family home at a townhouse price located at 21731 Labroke Grove Court, Sterling! Proudly offered at $384,000.


The magic begins instantly as you fall in love with the mature trees and covered porch. Once inside you will find a tastefully decorated two story foyer accentuated with neutral paint and gleaming hardwoods that usher you throughout the first floor. As you make your way into the sun filled, spacious family room, you will immediately discover a fabulous 3 sided-fireplace! Next up is the wonderful dining area with chair rail, beautiful chandelier, and sliding glass doors leading you to the large deck! Back inside is the gorgeous kitchen with fantastic cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of counter space.

Upstairs you will be delighted to find a gracious owner's suite with attached bath that includes a double sink vanity and tiled separate shower. Two additional bedrooms and full bath complete the tour on the upper level.

When it's time to relax, make way outside to your stunning flagstone patio overlooking the great yard with storage shed!

What more could you ask for? Oh, how about an unfinished basement just waiting for your inspiration!

Neighborhood Information:

Welcome home to Peace Plantation!

This beautiful community, otherwise known as Cascades Park, is comprised of approximately 500 single family homes and townhouses constructed by a variety of builders including, Centex Homes, Batal Builders, and Pulte Homes.

Amenities are abundant with a community pool, club house, walking trails, and tot lots! In addition to these fantastic features, snow and trash removal is also included in your HOA payment. To make communication easy, there is a community website, newsletter, and plenty of opportunities for socializing with your neighbors including an annual end of summer party, garden club, and more!

Shopping is also convenient with the Cascades Shopping Center and the Dulles Town Center Mall just minutes away! Looking for some entertainment and recreation? No worries! Claude Moore Park, Regal Cinemas, Cascades Library, and the Potomac River are all just around the corner!

What about your commute? It's a breeze with easy access to Route 7, Route 28, the Dulles Greenway, and the Fairfax County Parkway all as options!

Students who live in Peace Plantation may attend one of these Loudoun County Public Schools:

Sterling Elementary
River Bend Middle School
Potomac Falls High School

Ready for your tour? Contact your Loudoun County Real Estate experts at Ask Gina & Company today and let us unlock the possibilities!

Gina Tufano with Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway, Ashburn, VA

http://www.ask-gina.com/ * 703-574-3478

Give Back and Sleep Like a Baby!

Give Back and Sleep Like a Baby!

Isn’t Christmas an exciting time of year? Can’t you just hear the carolers singing, Santa belting out a hearty laugh, and the cash registers cha-chinging? We sure can! But, this time of year also reminds us that there are those less fortunate just waiting for someone to take notice. Waiting for someone to show what the Christmas spirit is REALLY about.

With that in mind, Ask Gina & Company is collecting donations of canned food and new toys to be donated to LINK, an association of 13 churches in Sterling and Herndon which cooperate to help local individuals and families in need. Specifically, LINK is in very short supply of items such as cereal, canned fruit, canned tuna/chicken, ketchup, mustard, mayo, boxed meals, jelly, pasta and sauce, and baking products. In addition, over 4,000 new toys are in demand for this holiday season.

If you are looking for a way to sleep like a baby and give back this holiday season, please drop donations off Monday-Friday between 9am-5PM to:

Ask Gina & Company

Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway

20130 Lakeview Center Plaza, #110

Ashburn, VA 20147

Ask Gina &  Company is proud to give-back to the community in which we live and serve. Happy Holidays!

Price Slashed! Fantastic Value in Ashburn

Price Slashed! Fantastic Value in Ashburn

Start the new year with a new home! It’s time to get off the fence and into this beautiful brick colonial located at 20362 Flushing Meadows Court, Ashburn!

As you enter, you are greeted with a fabulous two-story foyer in a warm, neutral color and lovely hardwood floors. The hardwood floors continue throughout the first floor including your new formal living room with gorgeous crown molding and the separate dining room which basks in natural light. Next you will find the spacious kitchen with granite counter tops, double ovens, and a center island with cook top! Sliders open out onto the enormous deck which is perfect for entertaining and the all important grill! Back inside you will fall in love with the cozy family room and gas fireplace with marble surround.

On the upper floor is the over sized owner's bedroom which boasts vaulted ceilings and an en suite with dual vanities, large soaking tub, and separate shower. Three additional bedrooms with Berber carpet and a full bath give you the space you have been waiting for!

All of this plus a two bay garage with storage & new door openers AND an unfinished basement just waiting for your own personal stamp...imagine the possibilities!

Neighborhood Information:

The Courts and Ridges at Ashburn is a beautiful community comprised of 412 single family homes and townhomes situated on over 115 acres and is located in fabulous Ashburn, Virginia. Amenities are abundant including a 25 meter swimming pool, 4 tennis courts, 2 multi-purpose courts, 5 tot lots, walking paths, clubhouse, and over 1/3 of the acres dedicated for green space and recreational purposes!

Located in sought-after Loudoun County, the Courts and Ridges at Ashburn is a commuters dream with Route 7, Route 28, and the Dulles Greenway all just minutes away. Shopping is also convenient with Giant Food, Dog Gone Natural, Finnegans Irish Pub, and more just outside your door.

Looking for some recreation or entertainment? You don’t have to go far! Explore the Washington & Old Dominion Trail, relax at the Ashburn Library, or make your way to the Dulles Town Center for a little shopping. No matter where you go, you’ll love having everything just a stones throw away!

Students who live in the Courts and Ridges at Ashburn will be part of the award winning Loudoun County Public Schools system and may attend one of these schools:

Ashburn Elementary School (Courts Only)

Cedar Lane Elementary School (Ridges Only)

Farmwell Station Middle School (Courts and Ridges)

Broad Run High School (Courts and Ridges)

For more information on these schools, please visit: Great Schools, or to examine school boundaries for a specific address, please visit: http://inter1.loudoun.gov/lcps_label/finder.aspx

Don’t delay! This deal won’t last long!

Gina Tufano with Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway, Ashburn, VA

http://www.ask-gina.com/ * 703-574-3478

Dulles Town Center Mall Extended Hours

Dulles Town Center Mall Extended Hours

It happens every year. The holidays sneak up on us and we are left scrambling to get our shopping complete! But, lucky for us, the Dulles Town Center Mall knows we could use more time in a day and grants us just that with extended holiday hours. Times vary, but you can find some days when the mall opens as early as 7am and close as late as midnight! I don’t know about you, but I fully intend to take advantage of this much needed extra time!

To get your complete list of hours, please click here: Dulles Town Center Holiday Hours

Running out of time in your home search? Contact the Loudoun County Real Estate experts at Ask Gina & Company today and let us unlock the possibilities!

Gina Tufano with Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway, Ashburn, VA

http://www.ask-gina.com/ * 703-574-3478

Baby D Asks: What’s on Your Wish List?

Baby D Asks: What’s on Your Wish List?

Have you been a good boy or girl this year? Are you dreaming BIG? Then why not ask Santa for your dream home? Inventory is plentiful, prices are reasonable, and interest rates are at an all time low! Now is the perfect time to find that special place to call HOME!

Ready to do a little window shopping? Contact your Loudoun County Real Estate experts at Ask Gina & Company today and let us wrap up something extraordinary for you!

Gina Tufano with Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway, Ashburn, VA

http://www.ask-gina.com/ * 703-574-3478

All the Glitz and Glamour!

All the Glitz and Glamour!

You’ll LOVE this absolutely stunning 4 bedroom home located in coveted Lansdowne on the Potomac!

The first thing you will notice is the well maintained, brick front exterior with covered porch. As you enter you will be immediately impressed with the sun drenched den, the elegant formal dining room dripping with opulent crown molding, and the sophisticated formal living room with gleaming hardwood floors. Just around the corner is your glorious gourmet kitchen which boasts 42" cognac cabinets, exotic granite counter tops, fantastic back splash, stainless steel appliances, 5 burner cook top, double ovens...the list goes on! Adjacent to your dream kitchen is the warm and inviting family room with a gas fireplace as the focal point.

The upper level of this home is just as magnificent with a huge owner's suite accentuated with a lovely tray ceiling, wall of windows, and an awesome walk-in closet! Continue into your spa-like owner's bath with enormous jetted tub, double sinks, and beautiful separate shower. Three other spacious bedrooms and two additional full baths complete the upstairs of this awesome home!

Not to be outdone, the finished walk-up lower level is just as stunning as the rest of the house! Enjoy a laid back evening in your media room, relax in your rec room, or add your finishing touches by completing the rough-in for a wet bar. The possibilities are endless!

Looking for an escape? Look no further than your fenced-in, immaculately landscaped back yard with patio!

Neighborhood Info:

There are many things to love about this community: it's proximity to the Potomac River, OpenBand Fiber Optic Internet Service, and the astonishing 30,000sqft Potomac Club Complex! The Club boasts an impressive 25 meter indoor pool with heated whirlpool, an outdoor resort style pool with spa, exercise/aerobics rooms, ballroom facility, business center with computers, meeting rooms, and a game room complete with pool table, television, air hockey table, foosball, and video games! In addition, the exterior grounds at Lansdowne on the Potomac features a tot lot, outdoor amphitheater, sand volleyball court, 3 tennis courts and playing fields. Whew!

Enjoy plenty of shopping at your finger tips with the Lansdowne Town Center just outside your door! In addition, the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlet Mall, and the Dulles Town Center Mall are just minutes away. Give your kitchen a break with dining options including Not Your Average Joe's, Great China, or Velocity Five Sports Restaurant and Bar! Looking for a little fun? There is something for everyone at the Lansdowne Resort or let your kids take a "dip" at the water fountain located within the town center! And, take comfort in knowing you are just minutes away from the new Lansdowne INOVA Hospital - ready to service all of your health care needs!

How's the commute? A breeze with easy access to Route 7, Route 28, and the Dulles Greenway!

What about the schools? This Lansdowne property is well served by the following Loudoun County Public Schools:

Seldens Landing Elementary School
Belmont Ridge Middle School
Tuscarora High School

Welcome home to 19218 Wiggum Square, Leesburg, proudly offered at $575,000.

Gina Tufano with Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway, Ashburn, VA

http://www.ask-gina.com/ * 703-574-3478

Lets Rock Out!

Lets Rock Out!

If there are two things we really love at Ask Gina & Company, it’s fashion and our community! That’s why we are proud to be Gold Sponsors of Loudoun Youth’s “Rock the Runway” being held Saturday, December 3rd from 1PM until 5PM at the Toll Brothers Office Building in Ashburn!

We will be on hand to support the mission of Loudoun Youth to “assist in the development of youth programs and to create leadership opportunities for young people.” We can not wait to see our young community members, including Olivia and Jessica Sysak, strut their stuff and take in some awesome music by talented musicians, one of which is our very own Andrew Tufano!

If you see us there, be sure to say hello!

Ready to rock the Loudoun County Real Estate market? Contact your Loudoun County Realtors at Ask Gina & Company today and let us unlock the possibilities!

Gina Tufano with Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway, Ashburn, VA

http://www.ask-gina.com/ * 703-574-3478