<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Blacksburg Virginia Real Estate News &amp; Listings Presented By REMAX 8</title><link>http://www.desisowers.com</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:53:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Are You Buying in a Safe Neighborhood?</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
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	<span style="font-size:16pt;"><strong><span style="color:red;">Are You Buying A Home In A Safe Neighborhood?</span></strong></span></p>
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	<strong><span style="color:red;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><img alt="" src="http://www.desisowers.com/agent_files/Neighborhood_watch_sign.jpg" style="width: 124px; height: 180px; " /></span></span></strong></p>
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	In this day and age, if you ask a question, the internet most likely has the answer!&nbsp; Before you BUY or RENT a home, you should look for crime statistics offered at&nbsp;<a href="http://crimemapping.com/" target="_blank">crimemapping.com</a>&nbsp;and at the sex offender registry at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.vsp.state.va.us/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;">www.vsp.state.va.us</span></a><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; ">.&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;If you are buying a home in Blacksburg, VA, check out Blacksburg&rsquo;s cool crime mapping website<a href="http://www.crimemapping.com/map/va/blacksburg" target="_blank">http</a><a href="http://www.crimemapping.com/map/va/blacksburg" target="_blank">://www.crimemapping.com/<wbr />map/va/blacksburg</a>.&nbsp; See the sample crime report below.</p>
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	Don&rsquo;t be alarmed, Blacksburg is not a high crime area!&nbsp; National statistics show that local governments that keep citizens&rsquo; informed about crime data have fewer crimes.&nbsp; You can even sign up to receive alerts when a crime is committed on your street!&nbsp;</p>
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	<strong>The Town of Blacksburg is offering crime prevention classes too.</strong></p>
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	<span style="color: red; "><span style="font-size:12pt;">Identity Theft Prevention</span></span></p>
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	<strong><strong><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">February 27, 2012, 6-8 pm&nbsp;</span></strong></strong><br />
	Learn about the dangers of identity theft and measures that can be taken to decrease the likelihood of becoming a victim. To register send an email to Shaylin McNeil,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:smcneil@blacksburg.gov" target="_blank">smcneil@blacksburg.gov</a><br />
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	<span style="color:red;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Home Security</span></span>&nbsp;<br />
	<strong><strong><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;">March 26, 2012, 6-8 pm&nbsp;</span></strong></strong><br />
	Learn ways to make your home less desirable to would-be burglars.</p>
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	To register send an email to Shaylin McNeil,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:smcneil@blacksburg.gov" target="_blank">smcneil@blacksburg.gov</a></p>
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	Classes are FREE and held at 200 Clay Street in the Blacksburg Police Department Training Room. For more information about these classes, contact Lieutenant Steven M. Taylor, at&nbsp;<a href="tel:%28540%29%20961-1811" target="_blank" value="+15409611811">(540) 961-1811</a>&nbsp;or<a href="mailto:staylor@blacksburg.gov" target="_blank">staylor@blacksburg.gov</a>.</p>
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	<strong>A SAMPLE CRIME REPORT FROM&nbsp;<a href="http://crimemapping.com/" target="_blank">CRIMEMAPPING.COM</a>&nbsp;IS BELOW:</strong></p>
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	<strong><span style="color:rgb(50,50,50);"><span style="font-family:lucida sans,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Crime report for 1/27/2012 - 2/2/2012</span></span></span></strong></p>
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	<strong><span style="font-family:lucida sans,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">31 crimes found.</span></span></strong></p>
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					<a><strong><span style="color:blue;"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6.5pt;">Type:</span></span></span></strong></a></p>
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					<a><strong><span style="color:blue;"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6.5pt;">Description:</span></span></span></strong></a></p>
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					<a><strong><span style="color:blue;"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6.5pt;">Case #:</span></span></span></strong></a></p>
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					<a><strong><span style="color:blue;"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6.5pt;">Location:</span></span></span></strong></a></p>
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					<a><strong><span style="color:blue;"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6.5pt;">Agency:</span></span></span></strong></a></p>
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					<a><strong><span style="color:blue;"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6.5pt;">Date:</span></span></span></strong></a></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/theft-larceny.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.2&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DESTRUCTION/DAMAGE/VANDALISM OF PROPERTY</span></span></p>
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				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001976" target="_blank" value="+12012001976">2012-001976</a></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">200 BLK MAIN ST</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">2/1/2012 09:55 PM</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/theft-larceny.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.2&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DESTRUCTION/DAMAGE/VANDALISM OF PROPERTY</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001964" target="_blank" value="+12012001964">2012-001964</a></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1200 BLK NORTH MAIN ST.</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">2/1/2012 04:34 PM</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/theft-larceny.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.2&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DESTRUCTION/DAMAGE/VANDALISM OF PROPERTY</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001928" target="_blank" value="+12012001928">2012-001928</a></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">100 BLK DRAPER RD</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">2/1/2012 02:23 AM</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/drugs-alcohol-violations.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.3&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DRUNKENNESS</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001844" target="_blank" value="+12012001844">2012-001844</a></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">3100 BLK MEADOWBROOK DR</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/30/2012 10:03 PM</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/theft-larceny.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.2&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">ALL OTHER LARCENY</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001832" target="_blank" value="+12012001832">2012-001832</a></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">800 BLK N MAIN ST</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/30/2012 05:57 PM</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/theft-larceny.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.2&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DESTRUCTION/DAMAGE/VANDALISM OF PROPERTY</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001830" target="_blank" value="+12012001830">2012-001830</a></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">800 BLK UNIVERSITY CITY BLVD</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/30/2012 05:14 PM</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/theft-larceny.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.2&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001829" target="_blank" value="+12012001829">2012-001829</a></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">11600 BLK FOXTRAIL LN</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/30/2012 05:01 PM</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/theft-larceny.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.2&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">ALL OTHER LARCENY</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001776" target="_blank" value="+12012001776">2012-001776</a></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">700 BLK MAIN ST</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/29/2012 08:24 PM</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/fraud.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.4&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">WIRE FRAUD</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001766" target="_blank" value="+12012001766">2012-001766</a></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">200 BLK CLAY ST</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/29/2012 04:51 PM</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">ALL OTHER LARCENY</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001751" target="_blank" value="+12012001751">2012-001751</a></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">200 BLK HEIGHTS LN</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/29/2012 12:06 PM</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">ALL OTHER LARCENY</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001750" target="_blank" value="+12012001750">2012-001750</a></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1600 BLK PATRICK HENRY DR</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/29/2012 11:07 AM</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/dui.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.5&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001734" target="_blank" value="+12012001734">2012-001734</a></span></span></p>
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			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">0 ROANOKE ST</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/29/2012 02:06 AM</span></span></p>
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			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/drugs-alcohol-violations.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.3&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DRUNKENNESS</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001729" target="_blank" value="+12012001729">2012-001729</a></span></span></p>
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			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1400 BLK MAIN ST # 120</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/29/2012 01:38 AM</span></span></p>
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			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/assault.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.6&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
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			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">SIMPLE ASSAULT</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001726" target="_blank" value="+12012001726">2012-001726</a></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">200 BLK MAIN ST</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/29/2012 01:04 AM</span></span></p>
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			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/drugs-alcohol-violations.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.3&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DRUNKENNESS</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001723" target="_blank" value="+12012001723">2012-001723</a></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">200 BLK DRAPER RD</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/29/2012 12:49 AM</span></span></p>
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		</tr>
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			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/drugs-alcohol-violations.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.3&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DRUNKENNESS</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001720" target="_blank" value="+12012001720">2012-001720</a></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1400 BLK MAIN ST # 120</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/29/2012 12:36 AM</span></span></p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/assault.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.6&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">SIMPLE ASSAULT</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001718" target="_blank" value="+12012001718">2012-001718</a></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">200 BLK HEIGHTS LN</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/29/2012 12:17 AM</span></span></p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/drugs-alcohol-violations.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.3&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DRUNKENNESS</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001716" target="_blank" value="+12012001716">2012-001716</a></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">500 BLK NORTH M AIN ST</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/29/2012 12:10 AM</span></span></p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/theft-larceny.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.2&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DESTRUCTION/DAMAGE/VANDALISM OF PROPERTY</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001668" target="_blank" value="+12012001668">2012-001668</a></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">100 BLK CLOVER VALLEY CIR</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/28/2012 02:02 PM</span></span></p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/theft-larceny.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.2&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DESTRUCTION/DAMAGE/VANDALISM OF PROPERTY</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001653" target="_blank" value="+12012001653">2012-001653</a></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">400 BLK HARDING AVE</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/28/2012 09:14 AM</span></span></p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/drugs-alcohol-violations.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.3&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DRUNKENNESS</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001646" target="_blank" value="+12012001646">2012-001646</a></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">0 TURNER ST</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/28/2012 03:16 AM</span></span></p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/drugs-alcohol-violations.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.3&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DRUNKENNESS</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001638" target="_blank" value="+12012001638">2012-001638</a></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">600 BLK NORTH MAIN ST</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/28/2012 02:10 AM</span></span></p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/dui.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.5&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001634" target="_blank" value="+12012001634">2012-001634</a></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">-</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/28/2012 01:49 AM</span></span></p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/drugs-alcohol-violations.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.3&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DRUNKENNESS</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001632" target="_blank" value="+12012001632">2012-001632</a></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">0 GILES RD</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/28/2012 01:38 AM</span></span></p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/assault.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.6&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DOMESTIC ASSAULT</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001627" target="_blank" value="+12012001627">2012-001627</a></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">3100 BLK MEADOWBROOK DR</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/28/2012 01:03 AM</span></span></p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/drugs-alcohol-violations.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.3&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DRUNKENNESS</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001624" target="_blank" value="+12012001624">2012-001624</a></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">100 BLK CHURCH ST</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/28/2012 12:49 AM</span></span></p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/theft-larceny.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.2&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DESTRUCTION/DAMAGE/VANDALISM OF PROPERTY</span></span></p>
			</td>
			<td>
				<p>
					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001621" target="_blank" value="+12012001621">2012-001621</a></span></span></p>
			</td>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1600 BLK WHIPPLE DR</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/28/2012 12:35 AM</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/drugs-alcohol-violations.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.3&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DRUNKENNESS</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001616" target="_blank" value="+12012001616">2012-001616</a></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">200 BLK PRICES FORK RD</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/theft-larceny.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.2&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DESTRUCTION/DAMAGE/VANDALISM OF PROPERTY</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001570" target="_blank" value="+12012001570">2012-001570</a></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">200 BLK PHEASANT RUN DR</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/27/2012 08:17 PM</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><img alt="Description: Description: http://www.crimemapping.com/images/map/crime-types/legend/drugs-alcohol-violations.png" border="0" height="24" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;ik=9cf1b3f027&amp;view=att&amp;th=13544852c0f4d716&amp;attid=0.3&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" width="24" /></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">DRUNKENNESS</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><a href="tel:2012-001518" target="_blank" value="+12012001518">2012-001518</a></span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">700 BLK HARDING AVE</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">Blacksburg Police</span></span></p>
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					<span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:6pt;">1/27/2012 01:14 AM</span></span></p>
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	&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/Are-You-Buying-in-a-Safe-Neighborhood</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/Are-You-Buying-in-a-Safe-Neighborhood</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>B is for Blacksburg</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p align="center">
	<strong><span style="color:#c0504d;"><span style="font-size:36.0pt;">Bowl You Over!</span></span></strong></p>
<p align="center">
	<strong>B</strong> is for Blacksburg Virginia and for &quot;bowl you over.&quot; This picturesque small town home of Virginia Tech University is known for academic accomplishments and bowl games. Since 1993, the Virginia Tech Hokies have played in 18 successive bowl games!&nbsp; That is a record that would bowl anyone over! Last year we competed in the Orange Bowl and in 2012 we headed for New Orleans.</p>
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	<strong><span style="color:#c0504d;"><span style="font-size:36.0pt;"><img alt="" src="http://www.desisowers.com/agent_files/Bowl Picture(1).png" style="width: 400px; height: 426px; " /></span></span></strong></p>
<p align="center">
	This January in a real bite-your- nails thriller, the University of Michigan narrowly defeated the Hokies as the Allstate Sugar Bowl Game that went into overtime.&nbsp; Congratulations to the Hokies for a remarkable season!&nbsp; We are proud to be the home of the Virginia Tech Hokies! To watch highlights of the Sugar Bowl go to <a href="http://www.hokiesports.com/football/">http://www.hokiesports.com/football/#</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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	&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/B-is-for-Blacksburg</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/B-is-for-Blacksburg</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>11 Acre Lake Front Estate!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.desisowers.com/property/6333-Honeysuckle-Drive-Dublin-Virginia/images/index/375410/0/t" title="" alt="claytor lake home for sale, desi sowers, remax" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>
	<object height="263" width="466"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4S9T6F6n0X8?version=3&amp;hl=en_US" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="263" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4S9T6F6n0X8?version=3&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="466"></embed></object></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">I<span style="font-size: 11pt"> could try for days to describe this gorgeous home, but you really do have to see it in person to appreciate the meticulous attention to detail that has brought this lake front masterpiece to her glory. The <strong>11.4 acres of land</strong>, mostly wooded, with over <strong>1200 feet of lake frontage</strong> insures your privacy. This sprawling home is brilliantly designed for the laidback lifestyle that only a <strong>Lake Front Estate</strong> can offer. Style and utility are masterfully fused together to create this <strong>low maintenance highly efficient home</strong>. As you drive up to this home you will want to take a moment and view the <strong>tranquil surroundings</strong> and professional landscaping. Come on in and take a look! Meander your way through on the oak hardwood floors and you will find yourself in <strong>over 5,000 square feet of luxury.</strong> Featuring <strong>custom red oak trim, oak flooring, oak cabinets</strong>, three fireplaces, granite, cathedral ceilings, skylights, custom &ldquo;arched&rdquo; interior brick walls, RADVA Thermo-structure panels and high quality Mastic vinyl siding you are sure to be impressed. Indulge in any of the multiple living areas featuring fireplaces, extensive attention to details, spectacular views and all the comforts of home. The sociable formal living room features soaring ceilings, a warm fireplace and lake views. The stunning dining room featuring custom moldings, oak hardwood floors, plus deck access is an entertainers dream. Imagine all the delicious meals you can create in this <strong>gourmet designer kitchen</strong>. Flourishing with gorgeous solid oak cabinetry, Corian countertops, Koehler sinks, a smooth-top range, and a <strong>granite center island</strong>, cooking is sure to be a pleasure. Family and friends can perch at the &ldquo;Blue Pearl&rdquo; Italian granite top bar and be the first to sample your goodies. Characterized by a keen sense of style the family room invites you to start making those family memories around the fireplace or kicking back and submerging yourself in the views.&nbsp; Grab a good book and step out into the <strong>sunroom</strong> persuading you to unwind, with <strong>captivating views</strong>, a soothing ceiling fan, and tiled floors<span style="color: black">. </span>This is the ultimate place to linger throughout the day. The luxurious master retreat provides a soothing oasis of special conveniences and comforts at day&rsquo;s end. A <strong>home office</strong> means you will never need to leave this amazing home. The <strong>recreational room</strong> is a thriving place to entertain with all the amenities to accommodate guests of any age. Everyone will take pleasure in this living area equipped with an antique bar vintage 1860&rsquo;s, a <strong>wall of local river rock</strong> plus a separate gaming area. Relax on any of the multiple decks and submerge yourself in <strong>sweeping lake views</strong>. &nbsp;Kick back and toast your toes by the <strong>outdoor fireplace</strong> while being mesmerized by the lake views. At the lake, there is a small cove that includes a 120&rsquo; beach swimming area and lawn, approximately 70&rsquo; of dock area, and a boat lift. <strong>Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains</strong> this desirable residence with an unmatched sense of style and elegance is just waiting for you to arrive. <a href="http://www.desisowers.com/property/6333-Honeysuckle-Drive-Dublin-Virginia/pdf">View more details!</a></span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Desi Sowers has distinguished herself as a leader in the New River Valley real estate market. Desi assists buyers looking for New River Valley real estate for sale and aggressively markets New River Valley homes for sale. </span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Desi brings with her a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a New River Valley home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why her clients benefit from her unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future &ndash; Desi Sowers will help make the most of your New River Valley real estate experience. Give her a call today, 540-320-1328, and discover the difference she can make during your family&#39;s move.</span></span></p>
]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/property/6333-Honeysuckle-Drive-Dublin-Virginia</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/property/6333-Honeysuckle-Drive-Dublin-Virginia</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:13:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New River Valley Real Estate For Sale: 6333 Honeysuckle Drive Dublin, VA 24084</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	<a href="http://www.desisowers.com/Property/6333-Honeysuckle-Drive-Dublin-Virginia">New River Valley Real Estate For Sale: 6333 Honeysuckle Drive Dublin, VA 24084</a></p>
<p>
	<a href="http://www.desisowers.com/Property/6333-Honeysuckle-Drive-Dublin-Virginia">MLS#304853</a></p>
<p>
	<object height="287" width="508"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4S9T6F6n0X8?version=3&amp;hl=en_US" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="287" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4S9T6F6n0X8?version=3&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="508"></embed></object></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">I<span style="font-size: 11pt"> could try for days to describe this gorgeous home, but you really do have to see it in person to appreciate the meticulous attention to detail that has brought this lake front masterpiece to her glory. The <strong>11.4 acres of land</strong>, mostly wooded, with over <strong>1200 feet of lake frontage</strong> insures your privacy. This sprawling home is brilliantly designed for the laidback lifestyle that only a <strong>Lake Front Estate</strong> can offer. Style and utility are masterfully fused together to create this <strong>low maintenance highly efficient home</strong>. As you drive up to this home you will want to take a moment and view the <strong>tranquil surroundings</strong> and professional landscaping. Come on in and take a look! Meander your way through on the oak hardwood floors and you will find yourself in <strong>over 5,000 square feet of luxury.</strong> Featuring <strong>custom red oak trim, oak flooring, oak cabinets</strong>, three fireplaces, granite, cathedral ceilings, skylights, custom &ldquo;arched&rdquo; interior brick walls, RADVA Thermo-structure panels and high quality Mastic vinyl siding you are sure to be impressed. Indulge in any of the multiple living areas featuring fireplaces, extensive attention to details, spectacular views and all the comforts of home. The sociable formal living room features soaring ceilings, a warm fireplace and lake views. The stunning dining room featuring custom moldings, oak hardwood floors, plus deck access is an entertainers dream. Imagine all the delicious meals you can create in this <strong>gourmet designer kitchen</strong>. Flourishing with gorgeous solid oak cabinetry, Corian countertops, Koehler sinks, a smooth-top range, and a <strong>granite center island</strong>, cooking is sure to be a pleasure. Family and friends can perch at the &ldquo;Blue Pearl&rdquo; Italian granite top bar and be the first to sample your goodies. Characterized by a keen sense of style the family room invites you to start making those family memories around the fireplace or kicking back and submerging yourself in the views.&nbsp; Grab a good book and step out into the <strong>sunroom</strong> persuading you to unwind, with <strong>captivating views</strong>, a soothing ceiling fan, and tiled floors.<span style="color: black"> </span>This is the ultimate place to linger throughout the day. The luxurious master retreat provides a soothing oasis of special conveniences and comforts at day&rsquo;s end. A <strong>home office</strong> means you will never need to leave this amazing home. The <strong>recreational room</strong> is a thriving place to entertain with all the amenities to accommodate guests of any age. Everyone will take pleasure in this living area equipped with an antique bar vintage 1860&rsquo;s, a <strong>wall of local river rock</strong> plus a separate gaming area. Relax on any of the multiple decks and submerge yourself in <strong>sweeping lake views</strong>. &nbsp;Kick back and toast your toes by the <strong>outdoor fireplace</strong> while being mesmerized by the lake views. At the lake, there is a small cove that includes a 120&rsquo; beach swimming area and lawn, approximately 70&rsquo; of dock area, and a boat lift. <strong>Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains</strong> this desirable residence with an unmatched sense of style and elegance is just waiting for you to arrive. <a href="http://www.desisowers.com/property/6333-Honeysuckle-Drive-Dublin-Virginia/pdf">View more details!</a></span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Desi Sowers has distinguished herself as a leader in the New River Valley real estate market. Desi assists buyers looking for New River Valley real estate for sale and aggressively markets New River Valley homes for sale. </span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Desi brings with her a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a New River Valley home and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why her clients benefit from her unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future &ndash; Desi Sowers will help make the most of your New River Valley real estate experience. Give her a call today, 540-320-1328, and discover the difference she can make during your family&#39;s move.</span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="color: black"><span style="color: black">&nbsp;</span></span></span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/New-River-Valley-Real-Estate-For-Sale-6333-Honeysuckle-Drive-Dublin-VA-24084</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/New-River-Valley-Real-Estate-For-Sale-6333-Honeysuckle-Drive-Dublin-VA-24084</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Desirable Christiansburg Neighborhood!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.desisowers.com/property/220-Wooden-Shoe-Court-Christiansburg-Virginia/images/index/375219/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>
	<object height="310" width="548"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hwk97dfRCZU?version=3&amp;hl=en_US" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="310" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hwk97dfRCZU?version=3&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="548"></embed></object></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Immaculate home in desirable <strong>Windmill Hills</strong> is ready for a new family. You will love this easy flowing floor plan with all the comforts of home. Come on in, but please slip off your shoes as the <strong>carpet is brand new</strong>. The sun-drenched living room is the perfect place to gather the family with soaring ceilings, skylight, <strong>cozy gas fireplace</strong> and easy access to the outdoors. A centrally located well equipped kitchen allows for the cook to be apart of all the excitement. Awesome <strong>family room</strong> on lower level could be that <strong>man cave</strong> you were looking for or the perfect place to stash the teens. A soothing master suite features dual vanities, separate shower and a <strong>pampering spa tub</strong>. The additional bedrooms are ample in size and share a generously sized bathroom. Relax on the deck as the kids roam in the <strong>nice yard.</strong> There is plenty of storage in the <strong>supersized two car garage</strong>. Pack your bags and come on over. We are sure you will want to stay. Call today for your personal tour. </span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"><strong>Desi Sowers </strong>has distinguished herself as a leader in the <strong>New River Valley real estate marke</strong>t. Desi assists buyers looking for New River Valley real estate for sale and aggressively markets New River Valley homes for sale. </span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Desi brings with her a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a <strong>New River Valley home</strong> and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why her clients benefit from her unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future &ndash; <strong>Desi Sowers </strong>will help make the most of your New River Valley real estate experience. Give her a call today, 540-320-1328, and discover the difference she can make during your family&#39;s move.</span></span></p>
]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/property/220-Wooden-Shoe-Court-Christiansburg-Virginia</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/property/220-Wooden-Shoe-Court-Christiansburg-Virginia</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:52:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How NOT to Market Your Home Online</title><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center; ">
	<span style="color:#6633ff;"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>How NOT to Market Your Home Online</strong></span></span></p>
<p>
	<a href="http://www.bing.com/videos/browse?mkt=en-us&amp;vid=4cd29c0c-2674-4a3d-be8a-a68266bdf18a&amp;from=&amp;src=v5:share:permalink:"><img alt="" src="http://www.desisowers.com/agent_files/Video Play Button.jpeg" style="float: left; width: 224px; height: 225px; " /></a></p>
<p>
	Great advise in <a href="http://www.bing.com/videos/browse?mkt=en-us&amp;vid=4cd29c0c-2674-4a3d-be8a-a68266bdf18a&amp;from=&amp;src=v5:share:permalink:">this quick video</a> from real estate expert Barbara Corcoran as she runs down a list of do&#39;s and don&#39;ts when marketing a home on the web.</p>
<p>
	My best advice is to rely on your local expert real estate advisor to handle the marketing of your largest asset...your home.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	Please feel free to call, email or text me today. &nbsp;I&#39;m happy to sit down with you and design a specific marketing campaign for your home.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/How-NOT-to-Market-Your-Home-Online</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/How-NOT-to-Market-Your-Home-Online</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New River Valley Real Estate For Sale: 220 Wooden Shoe Court Christiansburg, VA 24073</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	<a href="http://www.desisowers.com/Property/220-Wooden-Shoe-Court-Christiansburg-Virginia"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">New River Valley Real Estate For Sale: 220 Wooden Shoe Court Christiansburg, VA 24073</span></span></a></p>
<p>
	<a href="http://www.desisowers.com/Property/220-Wooden-Shoe-Court-Christiansburg-Virginia"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">MLS#304833</span></span></a></p>
<p>
	<object height="245" width="433"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hwk97dfRCZU?version=3&amp;hl=en_US" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="245" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hwk97dfRCZU?version=3&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="433"></embed></object></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Immaculate home in desirable <strong>Windmill Hills</strong> is ready for a new family. You will love this easy flowing floor plan with all the comforts of home. Come on in, but please slip off your shoes as the <strong>carpet is brand new</strong>. The sun-drenched living room is the perfect place to gather the family with soaring ceilings, skylight, <strong>cozy gas fireplace</strong> and easy access to the outdoors. A centrally located well equipped kitchen allows for the cook to be apart of all the excitement. Awesome <strong>family room</strong> on lower level could be that <strong>man cave</strong> you were looking for or the perfect place to stash the teens. A soothing master suite features dual vanities, separate shower and a <strong>pampering spa tub</strong>. The additional bedrooms are ample in size and share a generously sized bathroom. Relax on the deck as the kids roam in the <strong>nice yard.</strong> There is plenty of storage in the <strong>supersized two car garage</strong>. Pack your bags and come on over. We are sure you will want to stay. Call today for your personal tour. </span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"><strong>Desi Sowers</strong> has distinguished herself as a leader in the New River Valley real estate market. Desi assists buyers looking for New River Valley real estate for sale and aggressively markets New River Valley homes for sale. </span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Desi brings with her a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a<strong> New River Valley home </strong>and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why her clients benefit from her unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future &ndash; Desi Sowers will help make the most of your <strong>New River Valley real estate</strong> experience. Give her a call today, 540-320-1328, and discover the difference she can make during your family&#39;s move.</span></span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/New-River-Valley-Real-Estate-For-Sale-220-Wooden-Shoe-Court-Christiansburg-VA-24073</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/New-River-Valley-Real-Estate-For-Sale-220-Wooden-Shoe-Court-Christiansburg-VA-24073</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Panoramic Lake Views!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.desisowers.com/property/6107-Camper-Avenue-Radford-Virginia/images/index/374517/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"><a href="http://www.desisowers.com/Property/6107-Camper-Avenue-Radford-Virginia">New River Valley Lake Front Home:6107 Camper Ave Radford, VA 24141</a></span></span></p>
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	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"><a href="http://www.desisowers.com/Property/6107-Camper-Avenue-Radford-Virginia">MLS# 304817</a></span></span></p>
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	<object height="247" width="438"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gQjub47-Q0w?version=3&amp;hl=en_US" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="247" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gQjub47-Q0w?version=3&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="438"></embed></object></p>
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	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Come home and relax in this gorgeous year round lake front home. If you love a rocking chair and hammock porch big enough to entertain everyone, this house is for YOU!! <strong>Dramatic lake views</strong> from every angle await you. A <strong>wall of glass</strong> flanked by a crackling fireplace overlooking the lake sets the scene for family living and dining. Formal dinner parties are sure to be magnificent in the generously sized formal dining room where everyone gets a <strong>view of the mountains and lake</strong>. Mosey over to the formal living room and the views will follow. Let the cook go crazy making all their delicious dishes in the <strong>designer kitchen</strong> complete a smooth-top range, counter and <strong>cabinet space galore</strong> plus a breakfast nook with soothing <strong>wooded views</strong>. The family room is ideal for recreational fun. Lock yourself away and rejuvenate in the spectacular master suite with remarkable views, deck access and a warm fireplace. Pamper yourself in the luxurious master bathroom with <strong>tiled shower, extensive vanity, and a jetted tub</strong> just waiting for a bubble bath. The additional bedrooms are well appointed with fantastic views and one has deck access. Why go to the office when you can work from home in the <strong>private home office</strong> featuring a cozy fireplace and tiled floors. Stroll out to the <strong>lakeside deck</strong> where <strong>breathtaking views</strong> are sure to capture you. This beautiful home is perfect for large families, entertaining guests and family holiday gatherings. Call today for your private tour.&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"><strong>Desi Sowers </strong>has distinguished herself as a leader in the New River Valley real estate market. Desi assists buyers looking for <strong>New River Valley real estate for sale a</strong>nd aggressively markets New River Valley homes for sale. </span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Desi brings with her a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a <strong>New River Valley home</strong> and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why her clients benefit from her unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future &ndash;<strong> Desi Sowers</strong> will help make the most of your New River Valley real estate experience. Give her a call today, 540-320-1328, and discover the difference she can make during your family&#39;s move.</span></span></p>
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]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/property/6107-Camper-Avenue-Radford-Virginia</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/property/6107-Camper-Avenue-Radford-Virginia</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:31:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New River Valley Lake Front Home:6107 Camper Ave Radford, VA 24141</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
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<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Come home and relax in this gorgeous year round lake front home. If you love a rocking chair and hammock porch big enough to entertain everyone, this house is for YOU!! <strong>Dramatic lake views</strong> from every angle await you. A <strong>wall of glass</strong> flanked by a crackling fireplace overlooking the lake sets the scene for family living and dining. Formal dinner parties are sure to be magnificent in the generously sized formal dining room where everyone gets a <strong>view of the mountains and lake</strong>. Mosey over to the formal living room and the views will follow. Let the cook go crazy making all their delicious dishes in the <strong>designer kitchen</strong> complete a smooth-top range, counter and <strong>cabinet space galore</strong> plus a breakfast nook with soothing <strong>wooded views</strong>. The family room is ideal for recreational fun. Lock yourself away and rejuvenate in the spectacular master suite with remarkable views, deck access and a warm fireplace. Pamper yourself in the luxurious master bathroom with <strong>tiled shower, extensive vanity, and a jetted tub</strong> just waiting for a bubble bath. The additional bedrooms are well appointed with fantastic views and one has deck access. Why go to the office when you can work from home in the <strong>private home office</strong> featuring a cozy fireplace and tiled floors. Stroll out to the <strong>lakeside deck</strong> where <strong>breathtaking views</strong> are sure to capture you. This beautiful home is perfect for large families, entertaining guests and family holiday gatherings. Call today for your private tour. </span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"><strong>Desi Sowers </strong>has distinguished herself as a leader in the New River Valley real estate market. Desi assists buyers looking for <strong>New River Valley real estate for sale a</strong>nd aggressively markets New River Valley homes for sale. </span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Desi brings with her a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a <strong>New River Valley home</strong> and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why her clients benefit from her unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future &ndash;<strong> Desi Sowers</strong> will help make the most of your New River Valley real estate experience. Give her a call today, 540-320-1328, and discover the difference she can make during your family&#39;s move.</span></span></p>
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	<br />
	&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/New-River-Valley-Lake-Front-Home6107-Camper-Ave-Radford-VA-24141</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/New-River-Valley-Lake-Front-Home6107-Camper-Ave-Radford-VA-24141</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Encouraging News about the Real Estate Market</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
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	<span style="font-size: 16pt; "><strong><span style="font-family: cambria; ">E</span></strong><span style="font-family: cambria; ">ncouraging&nbsp;<strong>N</strong>ews about the&nbsp;<strong>R</strong>eal&nbsp;<strong>E</strong>state&nbsp;<strong>M</strong>arket</span></span></p>
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	<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: cambria; ">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: cambria; "><span style="font-size: 14pt; "><img alt="" src="http://www.desisowers.com/agent_files/HANDCLAPPING.gif" style="width: 290px; height: 297px; " /></span></span></p>
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	<span style="font-family: cambria; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">It is about time!&nbsp; Finally, I am seeing numerous, positive posts about the real estate market!&nbsp; This is B-I-G news!&nbsp; December 2011 sales were up nationwide!&nbsp; I can personally vouch for January 2012 sales in the New River Valley market too. &nbsp;The outlook is much brighter. Our market is improving and interest rates are unbelievable. How does 3.25% for a 15 year mortgage sound?&nbsp; Yes, I am pinching myself to see if it is a dream&hellip; &ldquo;ouch!&rdquo; I can tell you that it is not a dream. Lower than ever mortgage rates are here. &nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family: cambria; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Click here for a copy of the Virginia Association of Realtors&reg; Fourth Quarter Sales Report&nbsp;</span></span><a href="http://varealtor.com/news/2012/01/q4-2011-home-sales-steady-as-she-goes">http://varealtor.com/news/2012/01/q4-2011-home-sales-steady-as-she-goes</a>.</p>
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	<span style="font-family: cambria; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">I am happy to quote the President of&nbsp;VAR, Trish&nbsp;Szego&nbsp;below:</span></span></p>
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	<strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span style="font-family: cambria; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">&ldquo;We are encouraged by the overall numbers shown in the fourth quarter. The pace of home sales is picking up and without artificial stimulus proving that people are taking advantage of low interest rates and low home prices. This upcoming year is an optimistic one for real estate; one in which we hope to see stronger signs of recovery and stabilization,&rdquo;</span></span></span></strong></p>
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	<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span style="font-family: cambria; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Are you trying to make a decision about buying or selling real estate this year?&nbsp; Let me provide you with real estate sales statistics that help you make the best decision for you and your family. &nbsp;</span></span></span></p>
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	&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/Encouraging-News-about-the-Real-Estate-Market</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/Encouraging-News-about-the-Real-Estate-Market</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bright Idea</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
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	​<strong><span style="color:#c00000;"><span style="font-family:arial narrow bold;"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;">Bright</span></span></span></strong><strong><span style="color:#c00000;"><span style="font-family:arial narrow bold;"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;"> Idea</span></span></span></strong></p>
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	<strong><span style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0); "><span style="font-family: 'arial narrow'; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">&nbsp;L</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-family: 'arial narrow'; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">ooking for a cost-effective way to</span></span></p>
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	<font face="'arial narrow'"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">&nbsp;increase security in your home and</span></font><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />
	<font face="'arial narrow'"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">&nbsp;save energy at the same time?</span></font><br />
	<font face="'arial narrow'"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">&nbsp;You could put some of the</span></font><br />
	<font face="'arial narrow'"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">&nbsp;lamps in your house on a &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></font><br />
	<font face="'arial narrow'"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">&nbsp;timer &mdash; or you could</span></font><br />
	<font face="'arial narrow'"><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">&nbsp;consider wireless lighting.</span></font></p>
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	<span style="font-family: 'arial narrow'; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">&nbsp;According to&nbsp;Frontdoor.com,<br />
	&nbsp;wireless lighting enables you to<br />
	&nbsp;replace switches in your home with<br />
	&nbsp;receivers that respond to radio frequency<br />
	signals from remote controls. It might sound complicated, but it&rsquo;s fairly simple: Disconnect the manual switches and replace them with dimmers. Freestanding lamps that must be plugged into an outlet can be plugged into wireless receptors connected to the outlet. You can even program one remote to operate multiple lights throughout your house, no matter<br />
	the size.</span></span></p>
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	<span style="font-family: 'arial narrow'; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Aside from the ability to turn off a light downstairs when you&rsquo;re already upstairs or turn on a light from anywhere in your home if you hear a suspicious noise, the main benefit of installing a wireless lighting system is reducing electricity and energy consumption. You can connect the system to a timer to set lights to turn on and off at specific times.</span></span></p>
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	<span style="font-family: 'arial narrow'; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; ">Wireless systems can range in price, from as little as $30 for a starter kit to hundreds of dollars to equip your entire home. Before installation, talk to a certified electrician to ensure the kit you purchase is the best for your home.</span></span></p>
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	&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/Bright-Idea</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/Bright-Idea</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What's the Magic Color for Selling Your House?</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	<span style="color: rgb(112, 161, 80); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 23px; line-height: 23px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">What&#39;s the Magic Color for Selling Your House?</span></p>
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	<span style="color: rgb(112, 161, 80); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 23px; line-height: 23px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><img alt="" src="http://www.desisowers.com/agent_files/Paint Pallette.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 317px; " /></span></p>
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	<span style="color: rgb(112, 161, 80); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 23px; line-height: 23px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">​</span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; ">Color</span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; "> plays a big part in selling a house. How you decide to dress your walls can convince a buyer that your home is move-in ready or leave them looking elsewhere. If the goal is to see the sparkle of &ldquo;love at first sight,&rdquo; consider picking the right paint palette to suit a range of buyer tastes.</span></p>
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	Proper Preparation</h4>
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	When you paint your walls, make sure you prepare the walls properly. Before you start, use a pre-made crack filler or drywall compound to fill in minor cracks and old picture hook holes. Lightly sanding baseboards, window frames and doors is also a great way to ensure that your paint will adhere to the surfaces properly. Make sure you are using the same base paint that currently exists on the surface you are repainting. Latex on latex, and oil base on oil base.</p>
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	Picking The Magical Colors</h4>
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	Color choices are plentiful, as are the types of paints. When selecting interior colors, consider how you use each room or the feeling that you want to create for the space. White is a great accent, but for walls it is a harsh and cold color. Instead of white, choose warm, inviting and neutral paint colors such as yellows, warm beige and olive tones.</p>
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	The best rule of thumb for home remodeling is to stick to a color palette that isn&rsquo;t too bland but also isn&rsquo;t too bold. For smaller spaces, such as bathrooms, choose colors that make the room look bigger such as warmer whites. For the bigger rooms, select a paint that is a couple shades darker to create a cozy atmosphere. For bedrooms, calming paint colors work best.</p>
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	Make sure the palette you create flows from room to room. At paint stores, purchase a smaller can of paint and test it on the walls before committing to the color for the entire room.</p>
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	Wallpaper Can Be A &quot;Turnoff&quot;</h4>
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	Potential homebuyers don&rsquo;t always like wallpaper or at least the wallpaper you may have chosen 15 years ago. They want simple, clean, warm and inviting rooms and not the potential headache of steam cleaners and wallpaper removal. It is a good idea to consider removing wallpaper or at the very least painting over it where necessary in order to open the space and make the room feel fresh and clean.</p>
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	Don&rsquo;t Forget To Look Up</h4>
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	Potential buyers notice water stains and old-fashioned ceilings. If you have a home with a stucco ceiling, it can date your home to a buyer. Before you show your home, consider painting the ceiling with flat white paint. If you have crown molding, make sure you use the same ceiling paint for a consistent professional look.</p>
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	&nbsp;</div>]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/Whats-the-Magic-Color-for-Selling-Your-House</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/Whats-the-Magic-Color-for-Selling-Your-House</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dazzling Home Bursting With Custom Features!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.desisowers.com/property/2759-Big-Valley-Drive-Draper-Virginia/images/index/372073/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>
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	<span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Pristinely located at the #1 fairway of Draper Valley Golf Course, this <strong>distinctive home</strong> will allow you to tee-up on leisure! Soaked in sunlight thru <strong>Palladium windows,</strong> the living spaces are crisp and inviting. <strong>Gourmet eat-in kitchen</strong> with granite counters, Stainless Steele appliances and <strong>huge center island</strong> is a cooks dream! <strong>Luxurious master bath</strong> matches a pampering master bedroom. <strong>Full basement</strong> comes complete with a finished bathroom, separate work-room and still plenty of storage space and additional parking. Call today for your private tour. </span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Desi Sowers </strong>has distinguished herself as a leader in the New River Valley real estate market. Desi assists buyers looking for New River Valley real estate for sale and aggressively markets N<strong>ew River Valley homes for sale.&nbsp;</strong></span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Desi </strong>brings with her a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a <strong>New River Valley home</strong> and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why her clients benefit from her unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future &ndash; Desi Sowers will help make the most of your <strong>New River Valley real estate experience</strong>. Give her a call today, 540-320-1328, and discover the difference she can make during your family&#39;s move.</span></span></p>
]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/property/2759-Big-Valley-Drive-Draper-Virginia</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/property/2759-Big-Valley-Drive-Draper-Virginia</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:41:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New River Valley Real Estate For Sale: 2759 Big Valley Drive Draper, VA 24324</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	<object height="259" width="458"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AcDCP_SWwJY?version=3&amp;hl=en_US" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="259" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AcDCP_SWwJY?version=3&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="458"></embed></object></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;">Pristinely located at the #1 fairway of Draper Valley Golf Course, this <strong>distinctive home</strong> will allow you to tee-up on leisure! Soaked in sunlight thru Palladium windows, the living spaces are crisp and inviting. <strong>Gourmet eat-in kitchen</strong> with granite counters, <strong>Stainless Steele appliances </strong>and huge center island is a cooks dream! Luxurious master bath matches a pampering master bedroom. <strong>Full basement </strong>comes complete with a finished bathroom, separate work-room and still plenty of storage space and additional parking. Call today for your private tour. </span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Desi Sowers</strong> has distinguished herself as a leader in the New River Valley real estate market. Desi assists buyers looking for <strong>New River Valley real estate</strong> for sale and aggressively markets New River Valley homes for sale. </span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;">Desi brings with her a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a<strong> New River Valley home</strong> and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why her clients benefit from her unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future &ndash; <strong>Desi Sowers</strong> will help make the most of your <strong>New River Valley real estate</strong> experience. Give her a call today, 540-320-1328, and discover the difference she can make during your family&#39;s move.</span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/New-River-Valley-Real-Estate-For-Sale-2759-Big-Valley-Drive-Draper-VA-24324</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/New-River-Valley-Real-Estate-For-Sale-2759-Big-Valley-Drive-Draper-VA-24324</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Listing - Affordable, Move-In Ready!</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	<object height="241" width="521"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DA52i8fylvU?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="241" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DA52i8fylvU?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="521"></embed></object></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span id="cke_bm_104S" style="display: none">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Dash on over to see this pristine home! The cook is sure to delight in this <strong>gorgeous kitchen</strong> featuring a smooth-top range, custom counter-tops, <strong>stainless appliances</strong> plus a planning desk. Family and friends can be the first to sample your goodies at the <strong>breakfast bar</strong> or the <strong>sun-drenched dining area</strong>. Fantastic <strong>office space</strong> is ideal for working from home. Snuggle by the <strong>wood-burning fireplace</strong> in the living room or watch TV in the <strong>cozy den</strong>. There is room for everyone is this <strong>charming home</strong>. A soothing <strong>master suite with private bath </strong>plus double closets is ideal for mom and dad. The bedrooms are spacious with a hall bathroom. &nbsp;Chill on the <strong>covered front porch</strong> and enjoy <strong>endless mountain views</strong>. <strong>Two custom built storage sheds</strong> are just waiting to be filled with your toys. Call today for your private tour. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">Desi Sowers has distinguished herself as a leader in the <strong>New River Valley real estate market</strong>. Desi assists buyers looking for <strong>New River Valley real estate for sale </strong>and aggressively markets New River Valley homes for sale.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">Desi brings with her a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a <strong>New River Valley home </strong>and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why her clients benefit from her unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future &ndash; Desi Sowers will help make the most of your <strong>New River Valley real estate </strong>experience. Give her a call today, 540-320-1328, and discover the difference she can make during your family&#39;s move.<span id="cke_bm_104E" style="display: none">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/New-Listing-Affordable-Move-In-Ready</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/New-Listing-Affordable-Move-In-Ready</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Surprising Home With Mountain Views!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.desisowers.com/property/1665-Blair-Street-Christiansburg-Virginia/images/index/370686/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>
	<object height="241" width="521"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DA52i8fylvU?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="241" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DA52i8fylvU?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="521"></embed></object></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span id="cke_bm_104S" style="display: none">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Dash on over to see this pristine home! The cook is sure to delight in this <strong>gorgeous kitchen</strong> featuring a smooth-top range, custom counter-tops, <strong>stainless appliances</strong> plus a planning desk. Family and friends can be the first to sample your goodies at the <strong>breakfast bar</strong> or the <strong>sun-drenched dining area</strong>. Fantastic <strong>office space</strong> is ideal for working from home. Snuggle by the <strong>wood-burning fireplace</strong> in the living room or watch TV in the <strong>cozy den</strong>. There is room for everyone is this <strong>charming home</strong>. A soothing <strong>master suite with private bath </strong>plus double closets is ideal for mom and dad. The bedrooms are spacious with a hall bathroom. &nbsp;Chill on the <strong>covered front porch</strong> and enjoy <strong>endless mountain views</strong>. <strong>Two custom built storage sheds</strong> are just waiting to be filled with your toys. Call today for your private tour. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">Desi Sowers has distinguished herself as a leader in the <strong>New River Valley real estate market</strong>. Desi assists buyers looking for <strong>New River Valley real estate for sale </strong>and aggressively markets New River Valley homes for sale.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">Desi brings with her a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a <strong>New River Valley home </strong>and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why her clients benefit from her unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future &ndash; Desi Sowers will help make the most of your <strong>New River Valley real estate </strong>experience. Give her a call today, 540-320-1328, and discover the difference she can make during your family&#39;s move.<span id="cke_bm_104E" style="display: none">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></p>
]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/property/1665-Blair-Street-Christiansburg-Virginia</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/property/1665-Blair-Street-Christiansburg-Virginia</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:48:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Happy New Year!</title><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center; ">
	<span style="font-size:18pt;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">Happy New Year!!</span></span></p>
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	<a href="http://www.zingding.com/h/085279443" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 254, 253); " target="_blank"><img alt="Play Ecard" border="0" src="http://www.zingding.com/images/fb/holidays/countdown.jpg" style="border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-right-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-bottom-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-left-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); " /></a></p>]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/Happy-New-Year</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/Happy-New-Year</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas Greetings!</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
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<p style="text-align: center; ">
	<strong><span style="font-size: 18pt; ">Wishing You and Yours a Very Merry Christmas!</span></strong></p>
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	<a href="http://www.zingding.com/h/066494130" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 254, 253); " target="_blank"><img alt="Play Ecard" border="0" src="http://www.zingding.com/images/fb/holidays/frostyhome.jpg" style="border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-right-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-bottom-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); border-left-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); " /></a></p>
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	&nbsp;</div>]]></description><link>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/Christmas-Greetings</link><guid>http://www.desisowers.com/Blog/Christmas-Greetings</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Yes, Buying During the Holidays IS a Good Idea</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
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	<img alt="" src="http://www.desisowers.com/agent_files/Holiday%20Tipping.jpg" style="float: left; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></p>
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	&nbsp;<strong> Traditionally</strong>, buyers have avoided buying a home during the &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;holidays, thinking the last month of the year is a time of many &nbsp;religious, social, and cultural celebrations. Many people feel they are too busy to deal with real estate matters and/or are convinced that the market is pretty much dormant until at least early spring.&nbsp; <strong>Not so!&nbsp;</strong> Not only do many folks have vacation time in December and are thus free to house shop, but the slower months are often the ones where buyers are really serious and prices have been reduced.&nbsp;<br />
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	&nbsp;Here are&nbsp;<strong>four strong reasons to buy a home during this season</strong>:</p>
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		<strong>&nbsp;Lower prices</strong>. Because many people are too busy to house hunt now, the slackening of demand is reflected in softer house prices.</li>
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		<strong>&nbsp;Less competition</strong>. With fewer active house-hunters out there, you are unlikely to end up in a bidding war, and sellers will be willing to negotiate.</li>
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		<strong>&nbsp;Favorable mortgage terms</strong>. Because there is less demand for mortgage money during the holiday season, lenders may be willing to shave a few basis points off the interest rate or to forgo some of their fees in order to get your business.</li>
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		<strong>&nbsp;Tax deduction</strong>. If you close on or before December 31, you are likely to be eligible to deduct the interest component of your first monthly mortgage payment and any money you paid for points from your taxable income for this year.</li>
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	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Pack your bags and come on over to this <strong>move-in ready condo</strong>. Sparkling with top of the line everything this nugget is sure to please. Grab your sweetie and fritter away the day on the <strong>front porch</strong>. Soak up the views in the <strong>sunroom</strong> featuring a wall of windows plus a soothing ceiling fan. The captivating great room flaunts soaring ceilings, sun-drenched views and <strong>a warm gas log fireplace</strong>. Gourmet cooking will be a snap in this <strong>designer kitchen</strong> with all the bells and whistles to create the most delicious meals. Boasting an <strong>upgraded black appliance package, a large pantry</strong> and gorgeous cabinets entertaining is sure to be delightful<strong>. </strong>Family and friends can perch at the <strong>breakfast bar</strong> or relax in the dining area either way this open floor plan keeps the party together. A <strong>soothing master suite </strong>features vaulted ceilings, double window views and a pampering private bath. The additional bedrooms are generously sized offering <strong>fantastic flex space</strong>. The <strong>large laundry</strong> will help you keep things organized. Bring all your toys as the <strong>two car garage </strong>is just waiting to be filled. Take a dip in the <strong>heated pool</strong> or meet new friends at the <strong>clubhouse</strong>. This charmer has something for everyone. Call today for your private tour. </span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Desi Sowers has distinguished herself as a leader in the <strong>New River</strong><strong> Valley</strong><strong> real estate</strong> market. Desi assists buyers looking for New River Valley real estate for sale and aggressively markets <strong>New River</strong><strong> Valley</strong><strong> homes for sale</strong>. </span></span></p>
<p>
	<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">Desi brings with her a keen eye for the details of buying or selling a <strong>New River</strong><strong> Valley</strong><strong> home </strong>and seemingly boundless determination and energy, which is why her clients benefit from her unique brand of real estate service. Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future &ndash; Desi Sowers will help make the most of your New River Valley real estate experience. Give her a call today, 540-320-1328, and discover the difference she can make during your family&#39;s move.</span></span></p>
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