Who Is Going for the Gold?!

Who Is Going for the Gold?!

We are! Tomorrow Ask Gina & Company’s very own Gina Tufano and Jennifer Johnson will be attending the International Gold Cup Races taking place in Warrenton, Virginia! With a weather forecast of sunny and a high of 68, it is sure to be the perfect day for the horses and spectators alike! It’s a triple crown: fans, fun, and fierce competition!

If you see us, please be sure to say hello. We love getting involved in the community in which we serve and always appreciate meeting our neighbors!

Ask Gina & Company is proud to support local events such as the International Gold Cup!

Ready to move to where the excitement is? Then contact the 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

Even “Baby D” Can’t Break a Sentrilock Box!

Even “Baby D” Can’t Break a Sentrilock Box!

Putting your home on the market and opening it to the public can be a little nerve wracking, but there is no need to worry when you hire an agent who uses a Sentrilock lock box!

There are 2 different kinds of lockboxes currently being used in Loudoun County and Fairfax County. Below you will see the important differences between the two:

• Combination: The least expensive of the two, it is available in any home improvement store and not exclusive to Realtors. This lockbox is similar to a school locker or bicycle lock. It is typically opened and secured to your home with one code. This means that every time the box is opened to retrieve the key, it is also susceptible to being removed from the door. Because it is not an electronic device, the box is able to be opened 24 hours a day without the ability to turn off at night for security or during a time when the homeowner cannot be disturbed (migraine, sleeping infant, illness, etc). When this type of access is provided to agents, it cannot be tracked to determine who was in the house and when. Access is also available to anyone with the code and is not restricted to agents only.

• Sentrilock: Sentrilock is an electronic box available only through Northern Virginia Board of Realtors. Sentrilock requires agents to use a key card to gain access to the property along with their personal pin number. This key expires daily and must be updated through a card reader in order to be used. Each time the key card is used to open a box, an email is generated to the listing agent letting them know the details of entry (time, agent, property, contact information). This increases both security for the homeowner and the ability to gather feedback from showings. Access to remove the key and remove the box are NOT the same, so the lock box can only be removed by the listing agent. Another feature of this lock box is that it does not allow access at night and allows the homeowner the ability to place a 90 minute Do Not Disturb on the box if their house is not able to be shown at that time.

We at Ask Gina & Company use the Sentrilock lock box exclusively as our clients’ security and convenience is our top priority! When selecting your listing agent of choice, it is important that you ask what kind of lock box they will use. Protect yourself and your investment!

Thinking about listing your home in the Loudoun County Real Estate market? Contact the 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

Stunning Rivercrest 5 Bedroom Beauty!

Stunning Rivercrest 5 Bedroom Beauty!

Believe the hype! Discover what Rivercrest is all about with this spacious, brick front beauty located at 20414 Cliftons Point Street, Sterling!

Upon arrival you will immediately notice the well maintained exterior of this home. As you make your way inside, you will bask in the light filled entryway and be taken with the fantastic dining room accented with lovely shadow box detailing. A formal living room with crown molding and gleaming hardwood floors ushers you into a wonderful den with a fabulous bay window. Enter into the gorgeous family room with Palladion style windows, a gas fireplace, and soaring vaulted ceiling and instantly feel at home! Open to the family room is your new large kitchen which boasts 42" cabinets, a convenient center island with cooktop, and an eat-in nook...everything you need to showcase your chef skills! Don't feel like turning on the stove? Head on out to your enormous deck and BBQ to the cows come home!

Had your fill and just want to relax? Escape to your finished, walk-out basement complete with awesome wet bar and full bath. Your only limitation with this space is your imagination!

When you are ready to turn in for the night, retreat to the upper level where you will find your gigantic owner's suite with a magnificent tray ceiling and separate sitting nook! Three other generous bedrooms and two additional full baths conclude the tour of this marvelous home!

Community Details:

Rivercrest (also known as South Bank) is a small and close-knit development in eastern Loudoun County. It borders the Potomac River to the north, Lowes Island and Trump National Golf Course to the east, Sugarland Run Creek to the west, and Algonkian Parkway to the south. Surrounded by Algonkian Regional Park, this community gives an abundant amount of opportunities for wildlife viewing, jogging, dog walking, and a multitude of outdoor activities.

Conveniently located just across the Fairfax County line, this community has easy access to Route 7, Route 28 & Fairfax County Parkway. With the Dulles Town Center Mall and many shopping plazas just a few miles away, there are plenty of places to find everything you need.

These executive homes were built between 1998-2001 by many of the region's best builders such as Winchester Homes, M/I, NV Homes, Ryan, Engle Homes, K Hovnanian, and Carr. Community amenities include a pool, community swim team, multiple tot lots, endless walking paths, and open common areas perfect for outdoor play.

Ready for your private tour? Then contact your Rivercrest & Loudoun County Real Estate experts at Ask Gina & Company and let us unlock the possibilities!

Blue Ridge Middle School Awarded Environmental Designation

Blue Ridge Middle School Awarded Environmental Designation

Blue Ridge Middle School, located in beautiful Purcellville, Virginia, has once again been named a Virginia Naturally School by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality! Only 47 schools have been selected for this honor and this is Blue Ridge Middle School’s fifth time of achievement!

Students at Blue Ridge Middle School demonstrate their environmental awareness by place-based education and service-learning projects, such as placing tiles with the “Leave No Trace” principles at Bear’s Den located along the Appalachian Trail. How cool is that?!

Ask Gina & Company would like to congratulate all those involved in this wonderful program – Way to Go!

Thinking about moving into the Loudoun County Public Schools System? Then contact your Loudoun County Real Estate experts at Ask Gina & Company today and let us unlock the possibilities!

SPECTACULAR Home in Sought-After Rivercrest!

SPECTACULAR Home in Sought-After Rivercrest!

Welcome Home to 47433 Middle Bluff Place in Rivercrest!

You will fall in love from the moment you enter the elegant entry way which is adorned with lovely crown molding and gleaming hardwood floors. On your left you will discover the beauty of the formal living room which is showered in tons of natural light from the bay window. On your right, you will find the sophisticated formal dining room with more opulent crown molding. Just off the dining room is the heart of any home - the kitchen! This kitchen is a true cooks dream with lots of cabinet space, a center island, and the all important stainless steel appliances! A great morning room provides plenty of space for those less formal meals or for just enjoying a cup of coffee. Once you have had your fill, make way to your two story family room with a wonderful fireplace for those cold winter nights!

When it's time for a little shut-eye, find comfort in your new fabulous owner's suite! The bedroom is spacious and highlighted by a magnificent tray ceiling. The owner's bath is just as decadent with fine cherry cabinets, an over sized soaking tub, and large separate shower. Four additional bedrooms and two full baths provide you the luxury of SPACE!

What about entertaining? Oh, this home has you COVERED! Enjoy the big game in your finished rec room, BBQ on your HUGE deck, or just relax on the awesome patio...take your pick!

What about the neighborhood? It’s marvelous!

Rivercrest (also known as South Bank) is a small and close-knit development in eastern Loudoun County. It borders the Potomac River to the north, Lowes Island and Trump National Golf Course to the east, Sugarland Run Creek to the west, and Algonkian Parkway to the south. Surrounded by Algonkian Regional Park, this community gives an abundant amount of opportunities for wildlife viewing, jogging, dog walking, and a multitude of outdoor activities.

Conveniently located just across the Fairfax County line, this community has easy access to Route 7, Route 28 & Fairfax County Parkway. With Dulles Town Center Mall and many shopping plazas just a few miles away, there are plenty of places to find everything you need.

These executive homes were built between 1998-2001 by many of the region's best builders such as Winchester Homes, M/I, NV Homes, Ryan, Engle Homes, K Hovnanian, and Carr. Community amenities include a pool, community swim team, multiple tot lots, endless walking paths, and open common areas perfect for outdoor play.

Ready for a close up? Contact the Loudoun County Real Estate experts, and your Rivercrest neighbors,at Ask Gina & Company today for your private tour of this beautiful home!