Localism: Botetourt County, VA

Built in 1782 - Historic Botetourt Home Is Offered For Sale

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:49:17 -0600

The Linkenhoker home-place, in historic Botetourt County, Virginia combines the charm of the Old South with one of the most beautiful settings to be found anywhere. Since colonial times, it's rolling fields lush in bluegrass, it's cropland and forested areas, it's bubbling brooks and bold spring have produced the necessities of life for generations of our forefathers. And today the well groomed acres attest to years of hard work and loving care. The farmland now belongs to The Peter P. Slovinsky family. The home-place was lovingly restored by the home's previous owners. Only due to a job transfer is this home now being offered for sale.

The key living areas of this home have been staged to sell by Shows Great Home Staging.

For More Details and Photos Please go to http://www.historicbotetourt.com

This home is presented for sale by Wanda Richards of Long & Foster - North Office.

Botetourt County Wine Trail

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:50:49 -0600

I recently had an opportunity to travel the Botetourt County Wine Trail. It is a bit short, consisting of just 3 vineyards, but the experiences presented by each are quality and worthwhile. Each is unique and offers a fair variety of wines, some award winners among them. I will refrain from critiquing the wines as I have a love of wine but I am no expert in the general public's palate preferences. The three vineyards in Botetourt as as follows, in no particular order: Fincastle Vineyard & Winery, Virginia Mountain Vineyards and Blue Ridge Vineyard.

Roanoke City and County homes for sale

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:53:10 -0600

As of today, Friday 11/7, there are 1413 active residential real estate listings in Roanoke and Roanoke County. In all, the entire Roanoke Valley has 3938 homes available. Keep in mind that this figure does not include commercial, farm, land or multi-family homes. If this is not a buyers' market, then there never was one!

The problem is, it seems that everyone is afraid to make the commitment to purchase a home. In short, my advice on that issue is this: If you have stable employment, I mean if you really feel certain that there is no risk of losing your job and in the event that you did, you would be able to find comparable employment quickly - then this is your opportunity to take advantage of a down market. Buy now if you can! I believe that, nationwide, if every american in that situation would act and purchase, home prices would quickly begin to rise and our economy could be recued from its' impending doom.

Think about it. That is "stimulus package" we need - and positive media could accomplish that!

Beautifully Remodeled Home In Fincastle Offered For Sale at $200,000

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:54:51 -0600

This well built brick rancher is located in the historic town of Fincastle, Virginia and has been completed refurbished and provides all new mechanical components and fixtures. Gleaming hardwood floors, new kitchen and baths, fresh paint and so much more. This is one home you will want to see.

This home has been staged by Shows Great Home Staging.

Click here to view Real Estate Show >

For More Details Please Contact Listing Agent Wanda Richards of Long & Foster Real Estate

WANDA RICHARDS, ABR
LONG & FOSTER - ROANOKE NORTH
P. O. BOX 1200
DALEVILLE, VA 24083
Office - (540) 966-1829
Mobile - (540) 520-6434
wanda@wandarichards.com
http://www.wandarichards.com

Green Living & Energy Expo in Roanoke

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:54:17 -0600

Don't forget that November 7 and 8 is the Green Living & Energy Expo in Roanoke ... loads of exhibitors, presentations and more on topics like new ways to heat and cool your home, limiting your use of fossil fuels, and more.

It's a big deal to have an event like this in Roanoke - shows us that the two valleys (Roanoke and New River Valley) are continuing to get more serious about making sure we're good stewards of the tremendous resources we have here. And it's gaining attention elsewhere - check out some of these other great alternative energy links, courtesy of Carnival of the Green and Jim Duncan.