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The "future" is getting closer at Lake Anna, Virginia. We have some massive equipment moving dirt and creating mountains. What is going on? A new Food Lion is being built, that's what. ...
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Lake Anna sparkled for the Fourth of July.  However, we like to get a head start so had them the evening before, on Saturday, July 3rd.  Folks planning on viewing them headed towards Dike #2 by boat and make sure they were there before 9:00.  The fun began shortly after. You had to be sure to allow plenty of time to get there as there were plenty of folks out on the water seeking a great spot to watch the fireworks.  There is absolutely nothing like being on the lake and seeing the fireworks up in that great, big, dark, dark sky.  The lights from all of the boats and the home...
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Lake Anna State Park is offering you the chance to go Nordic Walking in a beautiful setting.  In case you have not tried it, it is provides a great fitness workout for people looking for a fun physical activity.  What's great is that you receive maximum health benefits combined with convenience. [caption id="attachment_146" align="alignnone" width="683" caption="Lake Anna State Park"][/caption] For anyone preferring not to take the steady pounding of running or jogging this exercise gives them the same health benefit as a full workout. Nordic walking is a low-stress, total b...
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Yesterday I got another glimpse of the "skyscraper" currently under construction on the shores of Lake Anna. Even though it was cloudy, when I saw the progress it was proof that that there's always a ray of sunshine. [caption id="attachment_113" align="aligncenter" width="1024" caption="CHANGES ARE COMING TO LAKE ANNA, VIRGINIA"][/caption] We have a country lifestyle here and this will be a bit of a change for us. This is the beginning of a more commercial look to Lake Anna. It's been a long time coming. The lake is a man-made lake and was created in 1972. There has been talk for year...
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Lake Anna Piecemakers Raffle a Recycled "Green" Quilt Lake Anna Piecemakers are raffling this recycled"Green" quilt to raise money for the Lake Anna Rescue squad. Although all fabric is new, it is called recycled because it is made from stash, or left over fabric from other projects. It was a team project by the members of the Piecemakers Guild of Lake Anna. The Piecemakers have made other donations to Lake Anna Rescue squad by raffling quilts and raising money through other fundraisers. The winning ticket will be drawn at Louisa County's Third Annual Beautification Festival, Saturda...
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Just about an hour ago I was at a real estate closing where my purchasers were settling on a home in Louisa County that had a 2008 tax assessment of $832,000. They paid $640,000. Where did the value of almost $200,000 go?

Well, you better believe one of the first things these new homeowners are planning to do is to appeal their tax assessment. They made that perfectly clear soon after having a ratified contract and reiterated it again this afternoon.

Oh yes, they like many others are now owning property that is assessed by their local governments for much more than market value.

Will many governments make adjustments that will truly reflect the current market down turn?  Or, are homeowners simply setting themselves up for further frustration when they try to have their properties reassessed?

How will the local governments handle this without antagonizing their property owners and yet not risking a serious loss of income?  Who will pay the bills the governments have piling up?  Do the assessments go down and the rates go up?

The domino effect is alive and well.  What do you think will be the outcome?

(This post was written in December 2008.)

If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen ”Kate” Elim, REALTOR®.

Kate lives at Lake Anna, knows Lake Anna, loves Lake Anna, and specializes in Lake Anna area real estate.

Call Kate at 540-226-1964 or by e-mail at lakeanna.kate@gmail.com

Copyright © 2008 By Kathleen “Kate” Elim, All Rights Reserved. *Boy, are the Tax Assessor’s Going to be real BUSY*.

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