October
Your Real Estate Roundup
THE PAULA MARTIN REAL ESTATE TEAM
new listings 189 Cornstalk Lane
3 BEDS |2 BATHS | 2,204 SQ FT | 25.3 ACRES | $635,000 Looking for seclusion, privacy and the enjoyment of nature? Find this picturesque sanctuary nestled on 25+ acres with expansive year-round views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley. Offering single floor living, this wellmaintained ranch home features a grand master suite, spacious living areas, wonderful interior flow and numerous floor to ceiling windows that bring in bright, natural light. Rolling fields surround the home and would make prime horse paddocks. Press cider or bake with the apples from your well-established apple trees. Other features include a detached 3 car garage, storage shed, ample outdoor space for entertaining and a fenced backyard for your pets. Located nearby to the House Mountain hiking trail and just minutes from downtown Lexington. Contact us for additional details or Click HERE for more
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new listings $535,000 | 4 BEDS | 3.5 BATHS | 2,842 SQ FT STUNNING VIEWS of the BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS. Relax and connect with nature in this beautiful 2,842 SF home. Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this peaceful property offers the best of both worlds with a mere ten-minute drive to downtown Lexington. 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths allow for both ample privacy and gathering space alike. The main floor, graced with natural light, includes the master bedroom and bath, vaultedceiling great room with gas fireplace, dining room, expansive deck, eat-in kitchen, pantry, half-bath, and laundry room leading to the two-car garage. The second floor offers two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath and an office/bonus area with loft views. The finished basement holds a spacious family room, bedroom, full bath, and storage. And the outside? Terraced delights with raised-bed gardens, a grape-laden arbor, established landscape and fire-pit s'mores with star-gazing.
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4 BEDS |3 BATHS | 1,922 SQ FT
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T | .16ACRES | $229,000 211 N RANDOLPH, LEXINGTON Unique opportunity to own this charming, well-cared for investment property. Only a few blocks from downtown Lexington and walking distance to Washington and Lee and VMI, this home has been renovated to accommodate 4 bedrooms and 3 baths.A newly updated kitchen features a brand new refrigerator, electric range and oven.The spacious and bright living room is perfect for gathering friends. Newly finished lower level features 2 bedrooms and a full bath with living area and walkout. Click HERE for more
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$635,000
$699,000
189 Cornstalk Lane
114 McLaughlin Street
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$62,500
$365,000
Lot 24 Meadow Grove Drive
163 Poplar Hill Road
Are you considering selling your home? LIST WITH US!!!!
Around Town Happening’s in OCTOBER CLICK HERE to find out whats happening in our community
PEARLS AND POEMS Song for Autumn By Mary Oliver In the deep fall donʼt you imagine the leaves think how comfortable it will be to touch the earth instead of the nothingness of air and the endless freshets of wind? And donʼt you think the trees themselves, especially those with mossy, warm caves, begin to think of the birds that will come — six, a dozen — to sleep inside their bodies? And donʼt you hear the goldenrod whispering goodbye, the everlasting being crowned with the first tuffets of snow? The pond vanishes, and the white field over which the fox runs so quickly brings out its blue shadows. And the wind pumps its bellows. And at evening especially, the piled firewood shifts a little, longing to be on its way.
Market Trends and Predictions According to the experts in our field, inventory is improving, the surging home prices seem to have reached their heights and interest rates are reporting around 3.23% for 30-year fixed mortgages. Kevin Markarian of the Forbes Real Estate Council predicts “that the market will remain hot but adjust to become slightly more buyer-friendly, creating great opportunities for sellers and buyers alike as we look ahead to 2022”.
PEARLS FROM PAULA
https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/existing-home-sales-decline-asbuyers-hold-out-for-better-prices-more-options/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/2021/09/02/the2021-real-estate-market-predictions-for-the-final-quarter/
So what does this mean for you as a seller? Don’t wait to list– take advantage of this market with home values at their highest, a surplus of buyers and low inventory (that means little competition). Paula’s Pearl for you is if you’re selling your house, make plans in advance for where you are going to move. Be ready!!
What does this mean for you as a buyer? Keep your head up! You may be pleasantly surprised with more options coming on the market just around the corner. Paula’s Pearl for you is that if you are going to buy a house, come with cash if you can, a pre-approval and with as few contingencies as possible A contingency is, “I have to sell my home, I want a home inspection” etc.
Local Business Feature Here we will be doing a monthly feature of a local business or partner. Our hope is to connect you to our community and the resources in it!
Introducing Lexington & Rockbridge County’s premier short term rental management team! Curated Getaways provides seamless turnkey hosting service for your home. Let our team seamlessly handle everything from selecting and preparing the ideal property for your short term rental, to comprehensive operations and 24/7 guest concierge services.
For more information, reach out to our team! info@curated-getaways.com 540.300.1955
FALL INSPIRED RECIPES Looking for some fun new recipes to celebrate the fall? Check out a few of our favorites!!
Pumpkin Maple Pecan Granola By the Mininmalist Baker
Pumpkin, Pecans, Maple Syrup… what says “Fall” more!? Plus it’s simple to make and healthy!! Psst – you can throw in your favorite things for example, I like to add a couple handfuls of chocolate chips at the end. Jump over to the Minimalist Baker for the full recipe.
Pomegranate Salad with Cider Dressing Salsa Verde Chicken Soup By Healthy Little Peach
Bring on all the cozy soup recipes, colder weather is here!! This southwestern meal is Keto and Whole30 friendly not to mention easy to throw together. I like to top mine off with sour cream, green onions and crumbled Tostito chips. Get creative– put your own spin on it! Head over to the Healthy Little Peach for the full recipe.
By Love and Lemons
Still enjoying fresh greens from your garden? Try throwing together this salad that incorporates roasted veggies on top! Head over to Love and Lemons for the full recipe.
Let us know if you give one of these recipes a try!
Your Rockbridge Connection Serving Lexington, Buena Vista and all of Rockbridge County
In 2020, on average, 1 of our listings sold every 10 days.
Have you worked with us in the past? Send an email to jessielee@paulamartinteam.com with your experience and permission to share across our marketing platforms.
We look forward to connecting with you. PAULA MARTIN Realtor® (C ) (540) 460-1019 (O) (540) 463-2016 paula@paulamartinteam.com STEVE MARTIN Realtor® (C ) (540) 460-2277 (O) (540) 463-2016 stevenwmartin@gmail.com
THE PAULA MARTIN REAL ESTATE TEAM
JESSIE LEE TAYLOR Realtor® (C ) (540) 784-9183 (O) (540) 463-2016 jessielee@paulamartinteam.com
31 S Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450