About Botetourt County, VA

September 2010 Market Minute-Botetourt County, Virginia

10-31-10

Walter Grewe III, Realtor, SFR, A-REO Roanoke Homes and Real Estate

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September 2010 Market Minute-Botetourt County, Virginia, courtesy of Long & Foster Realtors, Roanoke North Office.

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Long & Foster Real Estate Botetourt County market report for Aug. 2010

09-30-10

Walter Grewe III, Realtor, SFR, A-REO Roanoke Homes and Real Estate

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Office: (540) 966-6234

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Long & Foster Real Estate Botetourt County market report for Aug. 2010

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Things to do in and around Roanoke VA! Natural Bridge Zoo!

06-27-10

Damon Gettier Broker/Owner ABRM, GRI, CDPE

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Office: (540) 278-1401

Mobile: (540) 314-1199

Natural Bridge Zoo, Things to do around Roanoke VA,Zoos in and around Ronaoke VA, Roanoke Virgninia Real Estate for sale, Roanoke VA Short Sales Things to do in and around Roanoke VA! Natural Bridge Zoo! On my endless quest to write about Roanoke Virginia, the real estate market, Restaurants, mom and pop shops, and things to do in and around Roanoke, I can't believe that I have somehow missed the Natural Bridge Zoo!

I have heard about the Natural Bridge Zoo for years but for some reason I have never visited and what a mistake it has been! Hey, I am a big kid! What can I say? I love the Zoo! I went to the National Zoo last year in Washington D.C. and I was a little disappointed in the lack of animals there.

How was I to know that right here, 25 minutes from Roanoke VA, I would find a gem of a Zoo? Located just 3 miles from I-81 off of exit 175, the Natural Bridge Zoo is located on the left hand side of Route 11. Admission for Adults is only $12.00 and it is only $8.00 for children.

For the time being there is a unique opportunity to have your picture taken with a baby tiger! The baby tigers are only 6 weeks old right now. There are two babies, one is white and the other is traditional orange and black.

I will be adding pictures of my trip to the Zoo over the next week.

I hope you enjoy as much as we did!

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Virginia Tax Holiday: May 25-31, 2010: Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness Equipment.

05-16-10

Walter Grewe III, Realtor, SFR, A-REO Roanoke Homes and Real Estate

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Office: (540) 966-6234

Mobile: (540) 537-9281

Virginia Tax Holiday: May 25-31, 2010: Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness Equipment.

During this seven-day period, purchases of items designated by the Department of Taxation as hurricane preparedness equipment, including portable generators, will be exempt from the Virginia sales tax. Portable generators must be priced at $1,000 or less, and other eligible items must be priced at $60 or less for each item.

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS SALES TAX HOLIDAY

The following hurricane preparedness items may be purchased exempt of the Retail Sales and Use Tax during the "Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday," provided that such items have a selling price of $60 or less per item.

• Artificial ice, blue ice, ice packs and reusable ice

• Batteries (excluding automobile or boat batteries), including

o AAA cell

o AA cell

o C cell

o D cell

o 6 volt

o 9 volt

o Cell phone batteries

• Any portable self-powered light sources including

o Flashlights

o Lanterns

o Glow sticks

• Tarpaulins, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths, and other flexible waterproof sheeting

• Bungee cords, rope

• Ground anchor systems or tie down kits

• Ratchet straps

• Duct tape

• Carbon monoxide detectors

• Smoke detectors

• Fire extinguishers

• Gas or diesel fuel tanks or containers

• Water storage containers

• Nonelectric food storage coolers

• Bottled water

• Manual can openers

• Portable self-powered radios (including self-powered radios with electrical power capability)

• Two-way radios

• Weather band radios and NOAA weather radios

• Storm shutter devices

• Cell phone chargers

• First Aid Kits

APPENDIX -- LIST OF QUALIFYING ITEMS

May 25 - May 31

Sales Price of $60 or less

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Botetourt County,VA...There are 100% financing options available for homebuyers!

02-02-10

Walter Grewe III, Realtor, SFR, A-REO Roanoke Homes and Real Estate

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Office: (540) 966-6234

Mobile: (540) 537-9281

Botetourt County,VA.there are 100% financing options available for homebuyers! The USDA is providing financing for people interested in buying homes in most counties in our area. The guidelines are provided below. This is good for 1st time homebuyers as well as current homeowners looking to move to a different home. A great way to receive the $8,000 or $6,500 tax credit.