Stately Luxury Home with Saltwater Pool Now Available in Manakin Sabot

Custom home on over four acres provides a perfect private retreat

If you’re looking for a secluded estate with your own pool, look no further than this gorgeous custom home in The Meadows at Joe Brooke Farm in Manakin Sabot, in eastern Goochland County, Virginia.

The residence is listed by Pam Diemer at the Grove Avenue office of Long & Foster Real Estate, exclusive member of Forbes Global Properties. Located at 700 Woodson Place, the home has four bedrooms, three full and one-half bathrooms, over 4,000 square feet, and it is being offered for $1.475 million.

“This beautiful, wooded estate offers peace and tranquility in a great location – close to Hermitage Country Club, Kinloch Golf Club, the region’s newest medical office parks and just 20 minutes to Short Pump Town Center,” said Diemer. “You’ll love walking or biking in the community and having picnics and boating on nearby Dover Lake.”

As you drive down the property’s regal circular driveway, you’ll notice the home’s stately all-brick exterior situated in a park-like setting with well-manicured landscaping and plenty of parking. Stepping into the home through the welcoming covered entryway, you’ll find a stunning two-story foyer with gleaming hardwood flooring, a turned staircase and enticing views of the first-floor rooms.

The foyer is flanked by large living and dining rooms, both of which boast architectural niches, bookcases, moldings, plantation shutters, and gas fireplaces. The sunroom overlooks multi-level terraces, a new pavilion with shades, and a saltwater pool, providing a perfect spot for relaxation and entertainment.

One of the highlights of the house is the great room, which has a stunning pecky cypress-beamed cathedral ceiling and a floor-to-ceiling chimney piece over the wood-burning fireplace. The designer kitchen is elegant and functional, with marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a pantry. The adjoining breakfast room features a built-in bar with two refrigerators.

This beautiful home offers mostly one-level living, making it an ideal option for those who prefer easy access to all rooms without the need to go up and down stairs. The expansive first-floor owner’s wing includes a large bedroom, professionally designed walk-in closet, new luxury marble and tile bathroom with a free-standing tub, and a private study with bookcases.

Additionally, there is a first-floor media room, which can be used as a flexible second study. The house also comes with a three-bay garage with an epoxy floor, cabinets, and built-ins. The second floor features huge guest bedroom suites, providing ample space for guests.

A few of the other outstanding features of this home include hardwood shutters, landscape lighting, an irrigation system, a conditioned crawl space, an automatic generator, and access to the 115-acre Dover Lake for electric motor boating.

Learn more about 700 Woodson Place by visiting Diemer’s website by clicking here. For more information about Long & Foster, visit LongandFoster.com.

Long & Foster Real Estate is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America.

Luxury McLean Living in the Ultimate $50M Dream Home

Modern architecture with everything on your wish list – and more

Imagine building a 30,000 square foot home with over-the-top luxury amenities, such as a rooftop putting green, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, a sports arena, a bowling alley, an exercise suite with yoga studio, sauna, spa, and a Turkish Hammam – just to name a few. Now you can at 7020 Green Oak Drive in McLean, Virginia.

Listed by Talout International, LLC.: Fouad Talout, Jack Spahr, and Pascale Karam of Long & Foster Real Estate’s McLean office, this to-be-built property will be a stunning example of modern architecture, catering to the discerning buyer who seeks exclusivity and the finest things in life. Situated on a private cul-de-sac, on a five-acre oasis, the property will include lush landscaping, stone walls, water features, and fountains. With 425 feet of Potomac River access, the property exudes a serene ambiance that complements the contemporary design of the house.

Architecturally stunning, each wing of the home will be skillfully and artistically built on top of one another. Using the finest materials, the home will be constructed with various materials and textures that will set it apart from other luxury properties. Inside, you’ll enjoy views through 20+ foot glass walls overlooking an infinity-edge pool, beautiful gardens, and the river.

With six oversized bedrooms and 10 glamorous bathrooms, the home can easily and comfortably accommodate a growing family and overnight guests. Ideal for large-scale entertaining, this amazing home will feature something for everyone from a children’s game room with a slide, rock-climbing wall, disco pub with full bar and cigar room, to a beauty salon, temperature-controlled 3000-bottle wine cellar, and a crystal champagne room with glittering glass display cases.

The house will be equipped with smart-home technologies that ensure security and comfort, including two elevators, motion sensor lighting, internet-connected security cameras, automatically adjustable thermostats, programmable shades that open and close at sunrise and sunset, and a walk-in safe/panic room with a comfortable living space.

The real crème de la crème of this magnificent home will be the gourmet kitchen, offering the buyer the option to customize every detail. For added convenience, there will also be a catering kitchen, outdoor kitchen, and private home manager/maid service quarters.

Conveniently located only minutes from Washington D.C., international airports, major roads, luxury shopping, and city centers, this property promises the utmost in elegance and opulence. The buyer’s additional wish list can still be accommodated at this time, making this an exceptional opportunity for those who desire a luxurious, one-of-kind, customizable home.

For more information about Long & Foster, visit www.LongandFoster.com.

Long & Foster Welcomes the Kelly Mead Team

Top-producing real estate team joins Stone Harbor office of Long & Foster

The Kelly Mead Team, a leading real estate team on the New Jersey Shore, has joined Long & Foster Real Estate, the nation’s No. 1 real estate brokerage, as part of HomeServices of America.

“We’re thrilled to have the Kelly Mead Team join Long & Foster,” said Debora Weidman Philips, vice president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Their commitment to their clients aligns well with Long & Foster’s values – the Kelly Mead Team is a perfect fit for the Long & Foster family.”

The Kelly Mead Team comes to Long & Foster from a competing local brokerage, where they built a superior reputation and a thriving business. Led by Kelly Mead, the team includes Charles DeMarco, Thom DeMarco and Anna Demalo. The group will work from Long & Foster’s Stone Harbor office at 150 96^th Street, Stone Harbor, New Jersey.

As a long-time resident of Seven Mile Island, Mead raised her family there and has experienced firsthand how special it is to live there. “I knew I was destined to pursue a career in real estate that would allow me to share this area with others,” said Mead. The team specializes in selling and renting the island’s most beautiful and luxurious homes, so that their clients can also enjoy vacationing or living there.

“I’m excited to have joined Long & Foster with my expanded team,” said Mead. “We look forward to offering you the same great service that our clients expect and deserve and plan to leverage the company’s all-inclusive approach bringing together everything from mortgage and title to insurance and moving, inspection and vacation rentals—to further streamline the complex real estate process for our clients. It’s always been that our clients come first – and that will never change.”

The four-person operation consistently ranks among the best teams in the area. They serve buyers, sellers, investors and renters along the Jersey Shore and beyond. The team’s agents produced $27M in volume last year.

“We welcome the Kelly Mead Team to our Stone Harbor office,” said Larry “Boomer” Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Their skills, market knowledge and experience combined with Long & Foster’s state-of-the-art tools and technology will help each of them grow their business while providing the highest level of service to local buyers, sellers and renters in the years ahead.”

To learn more about Long & Foster, visit longandfoster.com.

Luxury Home Sales Increase in the Richmond Region in 2022

Long & Foster’s year-end market report details real estate trends

Across the Richmond region, sales of luxury homes – that is, properties above $1M – rose nearly 61% in 2022, while the overall number of homes sold in the region declined by 61% compared to 2021, according to Long & Foster Real Estate’s year-end market report.

Active inventory was up 37% for properties of all price points, but the number of luxury homes for sale remained unchanged.

“Today’s market is complex and ever-changing, but it presents tremendous opportunities for both buyers and sellers,” said Larry “Boomer” Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “If you are looking for a real estate partner to help you navigate these conditions, choose Long & Foster. We have more than 50 years of expertise in real estate, and we rank as the No. 1 brokerage firm in the Richmond region, both in traditional and luxury real estate sales.”

Working with the Long & Foster team, you’ll have everything and everyone you need to buy, sell, rent, invest and own a home. Real estate. Inspection. Mortgage. Insurance. Settlement. Moving. We built each of these businesses, so you enjoy a more streamlined, relaxed and exceptional real estate experience every time you work with us.

Long & Foster is your home for all things home, making it simpler and easier for you to buy, sell, rent, own and invest in real estate.

In addition to highlighting major trends in the Richmond Region, the report spotlights individual neighborhoods. It also summarizes the local luxury market by the types of homes (for example, single family and townhomes) sold in individual neighborhoods, providing an in-depth analysis of the residential market. View the report in its entirety here.

For more information about Long & Foster, visit LongandFoster.com.

Luxury Home Sales Decline Slightly in D.C. Capital Region in 2022

Long & Foster’s year-end market report details real estate trends

Across the D.C. Capital region, home sales in 2022 declined 22%, compared to 2021, according to Long & Foster Real Estate’s year-end market report.

The sale of luxury homes, that is properties above $1.5M saw a smaller decline, down by only 4%. End of year active inventory was up 16.5% for properties of all price points and luxury homes for sale increased by 29%.

Long & Foster is your home for all things home, making it simpler and easier for you to buy, sell, rent, own and invest in real estate.

In addition to highlighting major trends in the D.C. Capital Region, the report spotlights individual neighborhoods. It also summarizes the local luxury market by the types of homes (for example, single family and townhomes) sold in individual neighborhoods, providing an in-depth analysis of the residential market. View the report in its entirety here.

Luxury Sales Decline Slightly in the Baltimore | Annapolis | Eastern Shore Regions in 2022

Long & Foster’s year-end market report details real estate trends

Across the Baltimore | Annapolis | Eastern Shore region, home sales declined 21% in 2022, as the pandemic-induced housing boom slowed, according to Long & Foster Real Estate’s year-end market report.

The sale of luxury homes (properties above $1M) saw a smaller decrease, down by only 4% year-over-year. While sales moderated, inventory rose—up over 5% for properties of all price points and just over 6% in the luxury segment—bringing us a more normalized environment than the past few years.

Long & Foster is your home for all things home, making it simpler and easier for you to buy, sell, rent, own and invest in real estate.

In addition to highlighting major trends in the Baltimore | Annapolis | Eastern Shore Region, the report spotlights individual neighborhoods. It also summarizes the local luxury market by the types of homes (for example, single family and townhomes) sold in individual neighborhoods, providing an in-depth analysis of the residential market. View the report in its entirety here.

For more information about Long & Foster, visit LongandFoster.com.

Long & Foster Ranks Among World’s Top Training Companies

Long & Foster is the only residential real estate brokerage honored by Training magazine in 2023

Long & Foster Real Estate has won Training Magazine’s APEX Best Practice Award for its LAUNCH sales agent training program. In addition, Long & Foster placed No. 12 of 105 of the world’s top training companies for 2023—the Training APEX Awards. Long & Foster not only ranked among some of the business world’s top companies, but also is the only residential real estate brokerage honored in this year’s awards.

Lee McGinnis, Long & Foster’s Vice President of Professional Development accepts APEX Training Awards

“We are incredibly proud that Long & Foster has won one of the highest honors in the global training industry,” said Jeffrey S. Detwiler, CEO of The Long & Foster Companies, parent company of Long & Foster Real Estate. “We’ve become known as the brokerage that not only teaches new sales associates how to succeed in the business, but also provides the insights and education for well-established agents and teams to build and grow their business – and now our powerful training program has received global recognition.”

Training magazine recognized the 105 organizations that excelled at employee training and development in the last year with crystal awards and revealed their rankings during a black-tie gala held in Orlando, Florida.

“Congratulations and many thanks to the talented training and development professionals on our team,” said Larry “Boomer” Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “I appreciate all the hard work they’ve done to create such tremendous training programs for Long & Foster and our sales associates.”

Lee McGinnis, vice president of Long & Foster’s Professional Development division, attended the APEX Awards gala to accept the Long & Foster awards. “It was an honor to receive this recognition, especially since Long & Foster is the only residential real estate brokerage honored in this year’s awards,” said McGinnis. “We look forward to adding even more value to our sales associates so they can provide the best service to consumers across the East Coast.”

To learn more about the awards, visit https://trainingmag.com/training-magazine-ranks-the-winners-of-the-2023-training-apex-awards/.

Long & Foster is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.

Long & Foster Agents and Teams Honored by MoCo360, Home of Bethesda Magazine

“Top Real Estate Producers” list includes more than 95 Long & Foster agents and teams

Long & Foster Real Estate congratulates its more than 95 agents and teams who were named to the MoCo360, home of Bethesda magazine’s “Top Real Estate Producers” list.

Agents were eligible to appear on the list individually and as part of a team. Named on the list were individual agents with total sales in Montgomery County and Upper Northwest D.C. (zip codes 20015 and 20016) of at least $8.5 million from Nov. 1, 2021, through Oct. 31, 2022; and teams with at least $17 million in sales during the same period.

Bethesda magazine also identified an elite group of agents and teams as “top-tier producers.” Agents with this designation generated at least $15 million in sales and teams recorded average sales of at least $7.5 million per licensed team member.

“We are proud of our agents and teams who were named to MoCo360’s top producer’s list,” said Larry “Boomer” Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “This shows that our agents are proactive and well-equipped to help their clients navigate today’s housing market.”

With several award-winning offices in Bethesda, Long & Foster is well-positioned with many talented and professional agents who are experts in the luxury market. In addition, the company’s reputation of honesty, integrity and best-in-class customer service spans more than 50 years and is extended to all clients, whether purchasing a home in the luxury or standard real estate market.

Sales data was provided by the real estate brokerages and offices that are listed. The complete list has been posted on Bethesda magazine’s MoCo360 website and can be viewed here.

To learn more about Long & Foster, visit longandfoster.com.

Magnificent McLean Estate on the Market for $7.35M

Built in 2022, this sophisticated home is equipped with the latest smart technology

It’s rare to find new construction in McLean and this one is a stunning architectural masterpiece that wows at every turn. The home exudes understated elegance with the finest finishes, the latest smart home technology, soaring ceilings, spectacular lighting, and a heated pool with a 24-foot waterfall feature – just to name just a few of its outstanding features.

The home is constructed by American Luxury Mansion Builders, (ALM Builders), known as the premier builder of the most glamorous luxury residences in the area. The property is located at 1332 McCay Lane, in a prime McLean location, convenient to the George Washington Parkway, Chain Bridge Road and downtown Washington, D.C.

Listed by Fouad Talout and Jack Spahr of Long & Foster Real Estate’s McLean office, the estate is offered for $7.35 million. The nearly 14,000-square-foot home spans over three finished levels with six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms and three half bathrooms on one and a half acres.

“Take advantage of owning a brand-new home, constructed with the finest materials, in one of the best locations in McLean,” said Talout. “Be prepared to entertain in style – from dinner parties in the dining room with vaulted ceiling and cocktail parties on the terrace overlooking the pool, to simple family celebrations,” Spahr added “This home offers everything for people who live life to the fullest.”

At the end of a tree-lined private road, a first look at the home is breathtaking with its large windows, pitched roof lines and turrets topped with finials. There’s plenty of parking for all of your guests on the regal custom-paved circular motor court, which beckons you onto the covered front portico. Open double front doors to greet your guests in style in the massive open foyer, with impressive, oversized molding and enticing views into the first-floor rooms.

Your dinner parties and family celebrations will be remembered in the light-filled dining room with cathedral ceilings, exquisite molding, and other fine architectural details. It will be easy to cook for a crowd or have your catering team prepare a meal in the state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen with Miele appliances and cabinetry made in Italy by Composit. For large events, there is also a second catering kitchen nearby.

On this floor, you’ll also find a family room with fireplace, a private office behind a glass door, and a main bedroom suite.

Upstairs, you’ll never want to leave the elegant owner’s suite. After a long day, you can unwind in this retreat which stretches from a sitting room with a contemporary ribbon gas fireplace, to the spacious bedroom area with multi-tray ceiling, past the two walk-in dressing room closets, to the marble bathroom with separate shower, two water closets, double vanity, and a spa tub to enjoy a soothing bath before a gas fireplace. On this level, there are also three comfortable bedroom suites and a spacious laundry room.

The lower level offers something for everyone with bright and gleaming marble floors, a modern wet bar, and glass-walled entries the wine and fitness rooms. The fitness suite features both a steam shower and a sauna. Enjoy watching a movie or the game with family and friends in the plush home cinema or on several large-screen TV’s, equipped with a sound system throughout the interior and exterior of the home. In warm weather, open doors to extend your party from this massive entertainment room to the covered veranda.

A few of the many other features of this outstanding home include four gas fireplaces, custom-stained hardwood flooring on the main and upper levels, a whole house generator, central vacuum system, and a large travertine outdoor living/dining area with lighting and sound systems to create the perfect ambiance for your outdoor soirees.

Learn more about this property, visit 1332 McCay Lane, For more information about Long & Foster, visit longandfoster.com.

Long & Foster Leaders Recognized as RISMedia Real Estate Newsmakers

Four Long & Foster executives named as 2023 Newsmaker Honorees

Long & Foster Real Estate is proud to announce that four members of its leadership team have been recognized by RISMedia as 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers. The honorees include Jeffrey Detwiler, chief executive officer of The Long & Foster Companies, Larry “Boomer” Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate, Kathleen Wilks, chief marketing officer of The Long & Foster Companies, and Cindy Ariosa, senior vice president & regional manager of the Baltimore/Eastern Shore/Western Maryland region.

All recipients of RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmaker awards were chosen based on online nominations on RISMedia.com by industry sources and RISMedia’s in-house editorial team. The individuals selected by RISMedia were placed in various award categories according to their contribution to the real estate industry. Resilience and innovation were the operative words in the 2022 market shift and these individuals found many ways to not just survive – but thrive.

“It is an honor to be ranked by RISMedia as one of the industry’s best, especially among such other talented real estate leaders,” said Detwiler. “I’m especially proud that three members of my leadership team – Boomer, Kathleen and Cindy – have also been recognized on this prestigious list for their ability to excel in this shifting market.”

Detwiler was named as a “Luminary”, for his work in leading the enterprise with effective strategic planning and execution. By investing in smart growth, he’s added new agents, increased sales, pushed into new areas and opened Insight Home Inspections. Under his leadership, Long & Foster Real Estate was also invited to join Forbes Global Properties in 2022, an invitation-only membership network of top luxury real estate firms.

Recognized as a “Trailblazer”, Foster launched an enhanced agent productivity and marketing platform in 2022, created for agents to manage their businesses more efficiently. His agent-focused approach drove the planned expansion of the company’s Agent Services Group—a concierge program that supports agents so they can focus on their clients. Foster was also featured in Washingtonian magazine as the Face of Washington’s Leading Real Estate Company and recognized as a smart entrepreneur.

Wilks was honored in the “Influencers” category. She has guided Long & Foster’s position as a preeminent East Coast real estate brand. In 2022, Long & Foster joined the ranks of Forbes Global Properties, and Wilks publicized this development to the firm’s 9,000-plus agents. She also worked to enhance communications across the organization via new channels and platforms, tapping into company leadership and industry experts to produce valuable content. She grew social media engagement significantly and developed a new video partnership for agents to promote themselves to clients.

Ariosa was recognized on the “Achievers” list. She has been with Long & Foster for more than 20 years and has grown the company in her region from 22 to more than 40 offices. Specializing in business development, coaching, technology, recruitment and retention, Ariosa has led 1800 sales associates to reach over $5 billion in sales. She served as the Bright MLS Board of Directors as Chairman of the Board in 2022 and is again serving in that capacity in 2023.

To view the complete list of RISMedia’s 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers list, click here.

Long & Foster Real Estate is the nation’s No. 1 real estate company as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.