Real Estate Showcase - December 2019

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Exterior lighting improves the safety and appearance of a home When drafting a to-do list for home improvements that can increase home value and appeal, several renovations may be atop homeowners’ lists. While kitchen or bathroom remodels may be popular renovations, homeowners also should consider outdoor lighting schemes that can make homes safer and more alluring.

Outdoor lighting serves various purposes.

Such lighting can draw attention to more impressive parts of a property. In addition, such lighting can improve security and deter criminals.

To get started, homeowners should f irst examine the exteriors of their homes and make note of existing lighting and where improvements can be made. If you’re not sure where to begin, speak with an electrician or a landscape designer, each of whom can offer suggestions on lighting and which options are the best fit for your particular property.

Next, you’ll want to consider efficiency and function. The United States Department of Energy suggests incorporating energyefficient lighting, including energy-saving LED bulbs or fluorescent lights, into your plans. Timers and other automatic controls can prevent waste by turning lights on only when they are needed. Solar lights can be used as accent lights, further saving energy.

Beauty When addressing aesthetics, think about the appeal of an accented landscape. Include lights to frame the front door and call attention to certain elements, such as decorative trees or water features. Use lights to light up deck stairways or to accent planters. Speak with a lighting professional about how to position

lights to cover the most territory in the most attractive way possible.

Safety Safety is an important consideration when improving a home. Lighting can help illuminate potential hazards or draw attention to borders or property boundaries. Navigating in the dark can be treacherous, so put lights along pathways and near pools or spas. Be sure that lights will clearly mark other walkways around your home, such as those leading from doors to the yard or from the garage to where trash and recycling pails are kept. If a design element such as a bridge over a water feature or a particular ornamental tree or shrub is difficult to navigate in the dark, use lights to improve visibility.

Security Added security is another reason to install more exterior lighting. Dark homes are attractive to burglars. Eliminate dark corners by lighting up areas where thieves may be able to gain access to your home. This includes areas near doorways and ground-level windows.

Install motion-sensor lights in such areas so you are not wasting energy.

Lighting may not only deter human intruders, but also it can scare away animals.

A raccoon, skunk or opossum may think twice about hanging around your home when your property is bathed in a spotlight.

Revamping exterior lighting elements can improve the safety and the look of a home.

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2338 Kendall Lane, Harrisonburg

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122 Graceland Drive, Broadway

New construction townhouses, 3 story, garage on lower level, 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths,

15652 Henkel Lane, Timberville

still time to choose interior including wood & carpet, granite in kitchen, stainless steel appliances. 4 homes left , pick yours now.

4.48 Acres, 5 bedroom, 4 full bath beautifully updated 3,044 sqft Ranch home, 2 master baths, move right in condition. MUST SEE!

Corri Wrenn Collins, Associate broker, GRI, ABR Realtor

$207,000 #597670

$384,900 #598087

jorric@msn.com www.nancybeahmrealestate.com

Office 540-433-6666 Cell 540-820-3685

8 Peaceful Country Acres, charming 3 bedroom home, barn and workshop. Lots of updates including roof, windows, plumbing and electric, insulation, wood stove in house and shop.

$352,000 #598101

1224 Keezletown Rd., Weyers Cave 593 Hundley Distillery Road, Churchville

11120 Phillips Store Road, Broadway

3 B/R Cape, amazing views on ½ acre, well maintained with oil heat and central A/C on main floor, 3 storage buildings (one with office).

8 Peaceful Country Acres, charming 3 bedroom home, barn and workshop. Lots of updates including roof, windows, plumbing and electric, insulation, wood stove in house and shop.

$169,900 #592744

$219,900 #597370

Former operating Bed & Breakfast, 5 B/R, 5 full and 2 half baths, 3,545 sqft includes private inn keepers quarters, commercial kitchen, gardens and storage buildings. 400 AMP service, formal dining for serving guests breakfast. Wonderful location central to Harrisonburg/Staunton, close to I-81 & area attractions.

7 Bedroom, 4 Bath 1800’s family home.

Come sit & relax on the spacious front porch!

Located in historic town of New Market.

$374,900 #577808

$259,900 #589948

9234 North Congress Street, New Market

175 Griffin Lane, Broadway

292 Hodges Draft Road, West Augusta

3 B/R, 2.5 bath townhouse, great condition, brick front, close to all amenities.

14225 Hupp Road, Timberville

5.54 Acres, 3 B/R, 2 bath Singlewide, joins National Forest, 6 stall horse barn, pond, stream.

24.75 Acres, 5 B/R, 2 bath Farmhouse built in 1880’s, well maintained, large rooms, new fencing and run in shed, barns and storage buildings, 900 foot road frontage.

$109,900 #558875

$459,000 #592387

$129,900 #574850

LAND FOR SALE .60 Acres, Grottoes ................................... #183290 $60,000 .78 Acres, Rockingham ............................ #574837 $63,900 .75 Acre, Weyers Cave ............................. #590542 $70,000 36 Acres, Broadway.....adjoins National Forest ...$108,000 8 Acres, Grottoes ...................................... #546298 $98,550

11 Acres, Grottoes ..................................#546297 $123,500 16 Acres, Grottoes ..................................#546225 $175,000 20 Acres, Grottoes ..................................#546296 $198,000 4.07 Ac, Development Land.....Harrisonburg#565610 $750,000

1851 Garbers Church Road, Rockingham

514 Weyers Cave Road, Weyers Cave

ATTENTION INVESTORS/DEVELOPERS Property fronts on 3 roads including Rt. 42 & Garbers Church Rd, high visibility and commercial development potential.

3 B/R, 2 bath brick ranch on .87 Acres, over 3,600 sqft fi nished, basement but can be one level living with laundry on main floor. 2 car garage, new roof, heat pump & central A/C. Fenced backyard, 2 fi replaces.

$475,000 #594837

$294,900 #587991

HARRISONBURG

BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE

4 ACRES

SHENDON GLADES

Of development potential in City, Corner of Smithland and Old Furnace Road, lots of road frontage, borders I-81, great visibility.

Off of Horsehead Road, Grottoes 8 to 27 Acre lots. Beautiful wooded lots bordering Shenandoah National Park & U.S. National Wilderness. Good, easy access to each parcel, perked for septic.

$750,000 #565610

Call for more details.

VISIT MORE HOMES AT www.NancyBeahmRealEstate.com David Crull ........................................................... 578-4022 Gordon Cowan..................................................... 229-4307 Amos Agyekum ............................................ 774-243-4082 Jim Crawford ........................................................ 271-3301 Brad Branner ........................................................ 820-7214

John Clinedinst................................................................. 810-9307 Corri Wrenn Collins .......................................................... 820-3685 Ray Barnes ......................................................................... 820-7900 Judy Derrow...................................................................... 421-9603 Nancy Beahm ................................................................... 433-6666

1750 South Main Street • Harrisonburg, VA 22801 • Office (540) 433-6666 • Fax (540) 433-0455 Independently owned and operated

nbeahmrealestate@aol.com www.nancybeahmrealestate.com

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3-lots available, rare opportunity to own 5 acres within the village of Massanutten, adjoins the George Washington Natl Forest, water & sewer available, zoned A-2! No POA fees! Fronts on Massanutten Drive, great building spot.

$118,900 Call/text Chris Whitelock 540-820-4492 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #596533

$160,000 Call/text Ethan Smith 540-810-1131 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #593492

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Intown location, 2.5 with lots of potential. 3-bedroom 2 bath home, hardwood flooring, move in ready great spot to call home! Additional acreage could offer the potential for development, building lot, or maybe you want a large yard! Good views too, rare offering.

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Great weekender, vacation rental or your place in the mountains! 3-4 bedrooms 2 baths, lots of updates and located on almost an acre!. Panoramic views of the scenic valley, access to the Shenandoah River and 400 acres of recreational land. $174,900 Call/text Nick Whitelock 540-383-9601 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #596048

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Port Republic location, incredible setting and lots of rustic charm. Peaceful log farmette, 3 bedrooms( with a 4th possible in the loft) 2-baths, great mountain views. Convenient to Grottoes, Merck/Miller Coors & Harrisonburg, numerous outbuildings, cozy fire pit, a must see!

$199,000 Call/text Chris Whitelock 540-820-4492 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #595030

$244,900 Call/text Nick Whitelock 540-383-9601 Online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #596359

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Beautiful setting on almost an acre (.98) room for your garden, pets and toys. New 3-bedroom 2 bath home, great floorplan extras including a sidewalk.

Just outside of town, convenient location. $179,500 Call/text Ethan Smith 540-810-1131 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #597451 CR 5A

Eastern Rockingham location minutes from Spotswood Trail, nice mountain top setting with an accessible road! Great spot for you to build your dream home, septic approval and survey!

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About complete, take a look at this 3-bedroom 2 bath home, located on Bloomer Springs on 5 acres. Convenient location.

Call/text Jason Mitchell for details 540-820-9517 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #596287

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Page County location, take a look at this updated and restored 4-bedroom 4-bath home circa 1919! Old world charm blended with modern comforts like a heat pump, outdoor woodburning fireplace too. Room for your horses, barn comes with it. 4-bedroom 4-baths.

Eastern Rockingham location offers you privacy yet convenience to shopping & restaurants. 4-bedrooms 2 baths, lots of updates including HVAC, windows, and more.

Unfinished walk out lower level for expansion.

Spacious 4-bedroom 3.5 bath home tucked away on a large 1/3 acre lot. Great room with gas fireplace, granite countertops, master bath with whirlpool & shower. Usage of the MPOA swimming pool, tennis, hiking biking trails and more. POA fees less than $70 a month!

Affordable place to call home.

Adjoins the National Forest, this 80 acre parcel is located on 7 tax tickets! Network of roads for atv/4-wheel drives, lots of oak and pines, and a 2-bedroom 1 bath hunting cabin comes with it!

Call Jeff Konstant 540-908-1877 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #593146

$254,900 Ethan Smith 540-810-1131 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #596148

$289,900 Nick Whitelock 540-383-9601 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #595745

$299,900 Call/text Nick Whitelock 540-383-9601 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #592479

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Massanutten -One floor living updated with new kitchen cabinets, granite, stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring! Master suite with tiled bath, cathedral ceilings in great room and walkout lower level too!

Massanutten Village -Custom built 1-owner home, immaculate inside & out! Cherry cabinets, center island and skylights. Super family room, screen porch and the GW National Forest in your back yard!!

$227,500 Call/text Chris Whitelock 540-820-4492 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #597406

$249,500 Call/text Chris 540-820-4492 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #591621

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Greenview Hills setting, front views of the ski slopes and back views of the GW National Forest! 7-bedroom 3 bath contemporary home will make a great 1st, 2nd or vacation rental for you.

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ELKTON located in Quail Run, near Schools, shopping & dining. This 4-bedroom 2.5 bath home offers a great floorplan, partially finished basement room for in-law quarters. RV parking too.

Massanutten Village great contemporary ranch home featuring 3-bedrooms 3 baths and an oversized almost 1/2acre lot.

Private back porch overlooking the woods and abundant wildlife.

$264,900 Call/text Ethan Smith 540-810-1131 #596804

$329,900 call Gary 540-578-0178 now to view # 596027

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Great city location, this 5-bedroom 3.5 bath immaculate and well maintained home offers a superb location. Great floorplan,formal dining, huge kitchen with cherry cabinetry, great room with fireplace, fabulous sunroom. Trex decking, 2-paved driveways, oversized garage & RV parking too.

Beautiful 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home located on a large almost ¾ acre lot. Built in bookcases, upscale finishes including crown molding & wainscoting, chefs kitchen, huge master suite. Detached garage with a bonus room for expansion.

Incredible setting on 5 acres adjoining the George Washington National Forest. 4-bedrooms 3.5 baths, in-law possibilities too. Beamed ceiling in the gourmet kitchen, master suite with fireplace, beautiful living room with fireplace, dining with views. Wildlife & trails galore, oversized garage, a must see.

$349,000 Call/text Nick Whitelock 540-383-9601 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #597761

$374,400 Call/text Shelia 352-817-0737 Online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #595166

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Spectacular custom 1owner home tucked away on 5 wooded acres, close to shopping & restaurants. 18’ cathedral ceilings, gorgeous hardwood flooring, open floorplan and chefs kitchen. 5-car garage, incredible 30x40 picnic pavilion, immaculate both inside and out.

4-bedrooms 3.5 baths.

Stunning custom log home complete with the highest end finishes. Spacious main floor master suite with gas fireplace, private deck access. Chefs kitchen, “SubZero” refrigerator & “Wolf” range,hickory cabinets too. 5-bedrooms 2.5 baths, gazebo, firepit, beautiful mountain views with an abundance of wildlife to enjoy.

Custom built on 3 acres, this home offers over 6800 finished sq. feet, 4600 unfinished sq. feet, 4-bedrooms 4.5 baths, oversized 4 car garage.

Interior boast a designer kitchen, home movie theatre and much more. This is a REO property, incredible opportunity.

$639,900 Call/text Ethan Smith 810-1131 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #594944

$699,900 Call/text Nick Whitelock 540-383-9601 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #593456

$709,500 Call/text Gary Mitchell 540-578-0178 online www.MassanuttenRealty.com #595213

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$849,000 Call/text Chris Housden 540-908-0996 #593327

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Tips for first-time home buyers Buying a home for the first time is an exciting period in a person’s life. Deciding to buy a home often indicates buyers are ready to establish firm roots in a community where they can see themselves living for years to come.

The process of buying a home is rarely easy, and first-time buyers may feel overwhelmed at times. Such feelings are perfectly normal and felt by first-time buyers regardless of their budgets or home preferences. But there are a few ways to make buying a home more enjoyable than it is nerve-wracking.

• Examine your finances. The first step toward buying a home has nothing to do with deciding if you prefer a craftsman- or Tudorstyle home. Before you even begin your search for a home, carefully examine your finances to determine how much is coming in and how much is going out of your household each month. Figure out how much debt you are currently carrying, be it student loan, automotive, consumer or any other types of debt. Order a credit report so you can see how prospective lenders are likely to see you, and address any errors you find on the report before meeting with any lenders. Peruse past bank statements to track your spending habits, looking for areas where you might be able to scale back if need be.

• Be prepared when visiting lenders.

Prospective borrowers can make the homebuying process go smoothly by having all of the necessary documentation ready when visiting potential lenders. Many mortgage lenders will want to see some recent pay stubs (from both borrowers if buying with a spouse or partner), a couple years’ worth of W-2s and tax returns, as well as your recent bank statements. You can always call ahead and ask

lenders what they need to see when applying for a loan. Having these materials ready in advance means you will spend less time at the bank and more time finding the right home for you.

• Secure financing before you begin house hunting. Many first-time home buyers might not realize the benefits of securing financing before they begin looking for a home.

Mortgage preapproval lets buyers know how much a bank will loan them, meaning they won’t spend time looking at homes they can’t afford. In addition, preapproval means buyers won’t lose out on their dream homes as they scramble to secure financing after making an offer.

• Work with a local real estate agent. Real estate agents are an invaluable resource to home buyers and are especially valuable to

those buyers who have never before purchased a home. Agents can help first-time buyers navigate the often confusing and, at times, disappointing process of buying a home.

Choose an agent who is established in the area where you want to buy a home. He or she can provide information about local property taxes and schools as well as a multitude of additional issues that first-time buyers may not think of. Agents also know the lay of the land regarding home prices, which can ease first-time buyers’ fears about overpaying for their first homes.

A home is the biggest purchase many people will ever make. First-time buyers may be intimidated as they begin searching for their homes, but there are several ways to make the process go smoothly.

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370 Neff Avenue, Suite V, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 O 540.442.7000 | C 540.476.1216 | F 540.442.7009 www.trobaughgroup.com

12517 Spotswood Trail, Elkton

Stunning opportunity to own a property with business potential and residential capability.

Beautifully landscaped and exquisitely cared for. This property would be perfect for a mini hotel or luxury spa. Situated on 14 acres.

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 4 half baths.

MLS# 571506 $2,500,000

132 Diamond Court, Harrisonburg

Traditional brick home on 1.15 acres with views and hilltop setting. Three levels of formal and informal living luxury. Outside pool and hot tub. Additional 1.19 acre adjoining lot is also available. 7 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 2 half baths.

MLS# 544750 $749,000

675 Frederick Road, Rockingham Soaring views and an easy California style Ă RRU SODQ +RPH RSHQV RQWR DQ HQRUPRXV stamped concrete patio that captures those amazing valley views. 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths.

MLS# 597013 $720,000

2169 Fort Lynne Road, Rockingham This captivating home has every item on your list: 5.12 acres and an appealing, beautifully maintained home. In addition, there is a full sized apartment. 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 1 half bath.

MLS# 596277 $635,720

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1274 Hermitage Road, Waynesboro

This exceptional country home on 5 acres has splendid views and a peaceful setting.

Stunning great room with handsome window wall capturing those Virginia Blue Ridge mountain views! 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath.

MLS# 596542 $445,000

2939 Paradise Lane, Rockingham Enchanting Tudor Revival on 9 private acres.

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MLS# 593191 $397,000

202 Mountain View Drive, Staunton

961 Sherwood Ct, Harrisonburg

4218 Mountain Valley Road, Rockingham

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MLS# 597836 $299,900.

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3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath.

MLS# 584246 $249,900

4.79 wooded acres with paved road frontage.

Ideal for residential use. Located in the Spotswood School District.

MLS# 560164 $110,000

510 Claremont Avenue, Rockingham

47 Labelle Drive, Stuarts Draft

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MLS#: 589875 $559,000

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2983 Shutterlee Mill Rd, Staunton

Sparkling, beautifully renovated ranch with stunning addition on 2.0 acres with shade trees, 3 bay detached garage, two additional storage buildings, gorgeous deck and a master bedroom to dream about! 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths.

MLS# 595265 $348,700

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