Historic Riggs-Wilcoxen House Hits the Market in Montgomery County

Built in the late 1700s this home is on two picturesque acres close to shopping and dining

Take advantage of a rare opportunity to own this historic estate home in a beautiful park-like setting with a 2,000-square-foot metal barn, a silo, gazebo and a milk house with recently installed heating and air conditioning.

Located at 8820 Huntmaster Road in Gaithersburg, Maryland, this over 2600 square foot home on two acres is conveniently situated to dining, shopping and major commuter routes. The three-bedroom residence with two full bathrooms and two half bathrooms is listed with Susan Verner in Long & Foster Real Estate’s Park Potomac office in Maryland and is offered for $895,000.

The property backs to Goshen Branch Stream Valley Park, a 129-acre, undeveloped park with a fully maintained trail that connects with Seneca Creek trail, which leads to all of the main trails in Montgomery County from Damascus to the C&O Canal.

“This estate home is such a great combination of history and charm, with the privacy and serenity of being in the country, but with all the modern conveniences, said Verner. “With close proximity to the D.C. and Baltimore metro areas, it’s ideal as a weekend getaway or a primary residence.”

Built in the late 1700s, the home has been lovingly maintained and updated with every modern convenience. As you arrive at the property, you’ll first notice its extensive landscaping including 100+ year-old boxwoods, a massive magnolia tree, a redwood tree, incense cedar trees, hydrangeas and much more. A regal circular driveway welcomes you to this beautiful red brick home punctuated with a blue door.

Greet your guests into the living room, which is open to an adjoining sitting room, both with fireplaces, crown molding and original wide-plank heart pine floors. The modern kitchen will appeal to the foodie in everyone with its solid cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, and beverage cooler. Enjoy morning coffee or a family meal in the dining area with glass doors overlooking the garden.

Upstairs, the owner’s suite has an exposed brick wall and is flooded with natural sunlight from its many windows. A dressing area with a window seat leads to the updated bathroom. On this floor, you’ll also find another room with beamed ceilings and fireplace, ideal for working from home or to use as a bedroom.

The spacious top-level bedroom has high ceilings, skylights and historic elements incorporated including exposed brick walls and original beams.

The lower-level family room is unique with its original stone walls, fireplace and brick floor meticulously maintained. Glass doors lead from this level to a bluestone patio – ideal for al fresco dining overlooking the pristine and peaceful garden.

A few of the many other features of this outstanding property include a standing seam solid copper roof, gutters and down spouting. The barn is separately metered with a thick concrete floor, large barn doors, outlets, and a full stage, which can be used for a business, rental, garage, or parties.

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.

Long & Foster’s Tina Holt Featured in Hampton Roads Real Producers Magazine

Tina Holt, senior regional vice president of Long & Foster Real Estate’s Hampton Roads and Northeastern Carolina region, has been featured in the October 2022 issue of Hampton Roads Real Producers magazine. In the article, Holt talks about her two-time battle – and victory – with breast cancer.

Holt is pictured on the cover of the magazine along with Alan Thompson, also a cancer survivor. In the article, Holt discusses how at age 37, after receiving her first diagnosis, she returned to selling real estate a few days after surgery, then bought and flipped her first house during this difficult time.

A second diagnosis several years later was even worse as it was a completely different form of cancer, which could not be treated with radiation as it was in the same breast. Again, that did not stop her. Six years later, Holt is at the top of her game. She’s on the leadership team at Long & Foster, is a certified speaker, life and leadership coach, and is the author of Green Bananas, an Amazon International Best Seller.

“I am very happy to have been selected by Real Producers magazine for this month’s feature story about surviving and thriving after breast cancer. The first time was a battle – the second time was a war,” said Holt. “In the spirit of helping others, I hope to inspire people to reach for their highest potential.”

When not engaging with clients, managing offices, and helping others with their life goals, Holt enjoys spending time with her three sons and six grandchildren.

You can read the full article including Holt’s words of wisdom to use every day here.

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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.

New Modern Home Listed in Richmond’s West End for $3.45M

Stunning home with a pool, waterfall, guest house and turf dog run

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a new, contemporary mansion in Richmond’s walkable and vibrant business district – the historic West End. Built in 2020, the home is an architectural masterpiece with a sleek design complemented by the finest quality craftsmanship to create stunning, light-filled interiors.

Located at 113 Libbie Avenue, the home has nearly 5,000 square feet of luxury space with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two half bathrooms, and a gorgeous pool with water features. The property is listed by Pam Diemer in the Grove office of Long & Foster Real Estate, an exclusive affiliate of Forbes Global Properties, and is offered for $3.45 million.

“This home’s amazing design beautifully incorporates natural stone, wood, glass and concrete, creating a modern masterpiece not seen before in Richmond,” said Diemer.

As you approach the home, you’ll notice its walls of glass and clean geometric lines, blending the outdoors with the indoors. Connected by a walkway, both the main house and a guest apartment overlook the courtyard with verdant plantings, heated pool with fountains and a gas fire trough with benches.

Entering through the huge, stately wooden front door, a long hallway with glass overlooking the courtyard on one side and brick walls on the other side leads to the stunning great room. Here, soaring open beamed ceilings, walls of glazing and bespoke lighting create an inviting home environment that is perfect for stylish casual living.

The dream kitchen is ideally situated for entertaining in the great room and features a professional range, two refrigerators and freezers, inset cabinets and a large center island with two sinks. After walking your dog, enter through a side door leading to a drop zone, with two built-in dog crates complete with a TV to entertain your pampered dogs.

Superb design details continue into the first-floor owner’s suite. The professionally designed closet has an island. The spa-like luxury bathroom features separate shagreen leather vanities, water closets, free-standing tub and marble rain shower with body jets. Upstairs, there are three spacious bedroom suites, an office nook, an upper balcony deck, and a media room with bar, ice maker, and refrigerator drawers.

Your out-of-town guests or family will enjoy the privacy of the apartment, with elevator, full kitchen, living room with gas fireplace, bedroom, bathroom and laundry room.

A few additional features of this smart home include a three-car garage, thermal windows and surround sound.

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.

Winter Edition of Long & Foster’s Luxury Homes Magazine Now Available

Long & Foster Real Estate has released its winter 2022 edition of Luxury Homes magazine, the company’s award-winning luxury lifestyle publication. In it, you’ll enjoy page after page of images of the most exceptional homes on the market – from New Jersey to North Carolina.

You’ll also read about pairing spirits with cigars, from the owner of a premier bourbon distillery in upstate New York. If coffee is more your drink of choice, you’ll learn about a commercial brand that is turning coffee lovers into the ultimate home baristas. And as you prep ahead for the winter months, you’ll see what’s trending in the latest looks for your grand winter vacation.

The issue will be inserted in The Wall Street Journal on September 24 for subscribers in all of Long & Foster’s Mid-Atlantic and Northeast markets. You can read the magazine online now by clicking here.

Long & Foster Hosts ReCharge and Top 100 Retreat for Top Producers

Annual event held in Charleston, South Carolina this year

Long & Foster Real Estate hosted their annual Top 100 and ReCharge retreat for agents from Sept. 6-9 at The Charleston Place hotel in Charleston, South Carolina.

The company’s 100 highest ranking agents by 2021 sales volume and its 100 top agents by 2021 transaction sides were invited to the retreat as well as members of Long & Foster’s Gold Team – agents who produce $5 million or more in volume in a calendar year.

“Long & Foster’s ReCharge and Top 100 event presents a fantastic opportunity for our family of agents to gather and learn from each other, plan for the coming year and hear from industry experts,” said Larry “Boomer” Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate.

Nearly 500 agents came together for networking, business development and industry analysis. Engaging keynote speaker, Shawn Achor, author of “The Happiness Factor”, shared insights on how small shifts in mindset can lead to stellar performance, and other tips to help Long & Foster’s top agents remain at the peak of the industry. Other sessions were held on topics such as agent tools, technology and marketing practices.

For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.

Long & Foster Celebrates Grand Opening of Its New Roanoke Location

Dozens of Long & Foster team members and area residents gathered together on Aug. 31 to celebrate the grand opening of Long & Foster’s new Roanoke office. Located at 5324 Fallowater Lane, Suite 100, in Roanoke, the office is conveniently situated near downtown Roanoke, the Hotel Roanoke, Tanglewood Mall, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Roanoke Star.

The Roanoke Chamber of Commerce joined Long & Foster at the grand opening, helping celebrate the new location with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Guests enjoyed tacos, cheeseburgers and cheesesteaks from Rock & Roll Diner and cool drinks from Deb’s Frozen Lemonade. The Long & Foster team also offered tours of its new office, and its partners in mortgage, title, insurance and moving were there to celebrate as well—many offering fun giveaways to attendees.

View the photo gallery below to see more from the event.

Mid-Century Modern Waterfront Home Listed in Henrico for $2.2M

Property on over six acres, with a pool, designed by renowned architect, Bud Hyland

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a gorgeous mid-century modern home, designed by renowned architect Bud Hyland, an apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright. Situated in a tranquil setting on Lost Lake, this beautifully renovated estate home is a private oasis with water views.

Located at 1 Raven Rock Lane in Henrico, this home, on more than six pristine acres, has over 8,000 square feet of luxury living including five bedrooms, five bathrooms, one half bathroom, and a saltwater pool. The property is listed by Pam Diemer in the Grove office of Long & Foster Real Estate, an exclusive affiliate of Forbes Global Properties, and is offered for $2.2 million.

Built in 1978, significant renovations were done on the home in 2017, which were designed by Richmond award-winning architectural firm, 3North and constructed by Mark Franko Custom Building.

“From the floor plan to the materials used, the renovations on this home were all brought together beautifully with large open spaces and floor-to-ceiling windows to bring the outdoors in,” said Diemer. “It has a wonderful flow and is perfect for entertaining, as well as for everyday comfortable living.”

Arriving at the property, you’ll notice the one-level home is framed by pristine mature trees, perched naturally in a park-like setting as if it was part of the landscape itself. Walls of glass and clean geometric lines make it strikingly modern and completely natural.

Inside, the modernist design creates a unique arrangement of rooms with soaring ceilings and large windows to enjoy the views. Signature exposed brick walls and glazed walls flood the spacious interiors with light. The great room is bright, airy and open, featuring a vaulted ceiling with wood beams, and a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace. Open the glass doors to enjoy the multi-level deck and terrace, overlooking the gardens and pool.

Your dinner parties will be remembered in the large dining room with a fireplace and a bay window – the perfect place to showcase your grand piano. It will be easy to prepare a meal in the well-equipped chef’s kitchen, which is open to the sunroom with water views. The colorful kitchen features gas cooking, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer and a large center dining island.

After a day of entertaining friends or swimming in the pool, you’ll enjoy retreating to the renovated owner’s suite with two designer closets and a sitting area with water views. Its spa-like bathroom features modern dual vanities and a luxurious large shower.

The lower-level recreation room offers something for everyone with a kitchenette, studio with a fireplace, full bathroom, flex and exercise rooms. Doors open from this level to the terrace and pool.

A few of the other features of this home include a new roof with solar panels and an outdoor winding staircase leading from the terrace level to the upper-level deck.

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.

Vote for Long & Foster’s Kathy Opperman in Good Neighbor Award Contest

National Association of REALTORS voting polls open until Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. EST

Long & Foster Real Estate is pleased to announce Branch Manager, Kathy Opperman has been selected as a candidate for the Good Neighbor Award by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).

In its 23^rdyear of the contest, this year, NAR has chosen 10 finalists for the Good Neighbor Award, recognizing REALTORS who make a difference in their communities by volunteering. NAR chooses extraordinary, inspirational leaders, who are passionate about their charitable causes. Since 2000, NAR has awarded nearly $1.5M to national organizations with support from sponsors like Realtor.com. The individual receiving the most votes will get $2,500 for their charity and two runners-up will be awarded $1,250 each.

Opperman, who is the managing broker of Long & Foster’s Collegeville office in Pennsylvania, is also a salesperson, productivity coach and sales instructor. Opperman had been an avid fundraiser for children with disabilities for more than 15 years. Eight years ago, Opperman founded Pillars of Light and Love, a non-profit focused on life and stress management, offering free workshops and programs to help build self-confidence, healthy coping skills and resilience in people from age five to adults.

“When there’s a need in the community, or someone comes to me and says, ‘I’d like to do a program for young adults with disabilities,’ I say, ‘OK, let’s create it,’” said Opperman.

This Fall, Opperman, along with dozens of community supporters, plans to open the So Much to Give Inclusive Café. The restaurant will welcome people with special needs as both workers and customers.

“Long & Foster is proud that the NAR has recognized Kathy’s many accomplishments and commitment to her community,” said Larry “Boomer” Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Kathy is a true professional in the real estate industry and tireless in the creation and leadership of community programs.”

Vote daily (as many times per day as you’d like) for Opperman until October 6 at 6 p.m. EST by using this link.

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.

Long & Foster Sales Associates Honored with Asian Real Estate Association of America Awards

Realtors named to annual “A-List” of Top Producers serving the Asian community

Congratulations to seven Long & Foster agents who have been named to the Asian Real Estate Association of America’s (AREAA) annual “A-List”, recognizing Top Producers who are committed to advancing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) sustainable homeownership. The list recognizes top producers serving Asian American homeowners and communities.

The award program is open to all active AREAA members. Based on 2021 production, the 2022 “A-List” is comprised of the top applicants in each of the two categories: sales volume and transaction sides. AREAA ranks agents/teams based on data collected from the RealTrends report.

Butch Cazin of the Butch Cazin Team in the Martinsburg office was ranked No. 16 in the Team Sides category and No. 32 in the Team Volume category.

Meghan Oliver Clarkson of the Chincoteague Island office earned the No. 6 ranking for Individual Sides and No. 26 for Individual Volume.

Lilian Jorgenson of the McLean office came in No. 51 for Individual Sides and No. 18 for Individual Volume.

Theresa Valencic of the McLean office was recognized as No. 110 for Individual Sides and No. 37 for Individual Volume.

Leslie Webb of the Winchester office ranked No. 21 in Individual Sides and No. 60 in Individual Volume.

Kyle Yeatman of The Yeatman Group in the Centerpointe Midlothian office earned the No. 3 ranking for Team Sides and No. 4 for Team Volume.

Jamie Younger of the Jamie Younger Team in the Virginia Properties office came in No. 25 for Team Sides and No. 29 for Team Volume.

“We congratulate each of these agents for being named to the AREAA’s annual A-list,” said Larry “Boomer” Foster, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “They are well deserving of this prestigious award based on all of their hard work and contribution to the industry and their communities.”

The AREAA will officially recognize all award winners during their annual conference which will be held in San Diego from October 20-23.

For the complete list of award winners, visit AREAA.org.

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 CEO Jeffrey Detwiler Named to Virginia Business Magazine’s 2022 Virginia 500 List

Honor salutes most powerful leaders in Virginia

Jeffrey S. Detwiler, president and CEO of The Long & Foster Companies has been recognized by Virginia Business magazine in their 2022 Virginia 500 list.

The Virginia 500 honors the most powerful business leaders throughout the state, across 20 major sectors, ranging from real estate and manufacturing to higher education and government. The list is compiled based on research by Virginia Business magazine’s editorial staff. According to Virginia Business, “it’s like the Fortune 500, but instead of focusing on companies, it’s about people.”

Detwiler was featured in the real estate category, among other executives and business leaders in architecture, engineering, construction and development.

“It’s an honor to be named to Virginia Business magazine’s 500 list,” said Detwiler. “For more than 50 years, we’ve been serving clients with their real estate needs throughout Virginia’s communities, and we look forward to doing so for another 50 years – and beyond.”

To view the 2022 Virginia Business magazine’s 500 list for real estate, click here.

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