Laura Hough, Realtor - Stafford and Northern Virginia

08/19/2025

JUST LISTED - Welcome to this stunning brick-front Lincoln model in the sought-after Augustine North golf community. This spacious 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home offers timeless elegance and modern updates throughout.
Step inside to a dramatic two-story foyer and two-story family room with overlook, anchored by a striking stone gas fireplace. The main level features a private office, formal living and dining rooms, and a gourmet kitchen with a large island, double wall oven, gas cooktop, walk-in pantry, and adjoining laundry room. Updated LED lighting brightens every space. Upstairs, the primary suite impresses with a sitting area, oversized walk-in closet, and spa-like bath with separate soaking tub, walk-in shower, and dual sinks. A teen suite includes a private bath and walk-in closet, while bedrooms three and four share a convenient Jack & Jill bath. Beautiful hardwood flooring spans most of the upper two levels. The fully finished basement boasts 9-foot ceilings, upgraded molding, a large wet bar, gym room, full bath, and storage area—all with luxury LVP flooring. Enjoy the outdoors on your 496 sq. ft. deck overlooking a landscaped yard with an underground sprinkler system. Full HVAC replacement to include upper and lower units 2022. Newer water heater and full roof replacement 2017. All this and 3.5 miles to I-95, HOV access, Commuter Lot and Shopping.

08/16/2024

Looking for waterfront? Check this home out.

04/24/2024

Recommendations like this are energizing. Wow.

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03/26/2024

🚨JUST LISTED🚨Beautiful Augustine built home in Golf Course Community. This Washington model with Stone and Brick front is in the Executive section of Augustine North on premium .41 lot backing to the Fairway to Hole 1. Trees were removed with HOA approval when In-Ground Pool with Firepit was installed giving you one of the best views of the golf course. Fiberglass pool is 29 x 17 surrounded by 11 x 20 feet of stamped concrete and built in firepit. The three finished levels offer a grand two-story foyer with winding staircase. Private office area with double glass doors. Hardwood or tile throughout main level. Home is perfect for family gatherings in the extended family room with vaulted ceiling and grand gas stone fireplace. Gourmet kitchen with large island, walk -in pantry, double ovens, cooktop, granite and stainless. Large separate living and dining room. Separate laundry area with access to sideload garage. Breakfast area provides an easy eating or homework area leading you to the enclosed porch and deck with views of the golf course. Large primary suite with second gas fireplace, sitting area, two walk in closets plus bonus closet. Primary bath with private toilet area, upgraded shower encloser, soaking tub, and his and hers vanities. Second bedroom perfect for a teen suite with double bowl sink area. Third and fourth bedrooms are also oversized for children or quests. Light filled direct walk-out basement gives you great access to stamped concrete patio area for cookouts and pool area. Finished possible 5th bedroom and full bath. Two large rec room areas for gym or theater room space and ample storage space. There even is an additional laundry tub in utility area. Sprinkler system to help you keep your yard beautiful all year round. All this in one of the most sough-after neighborhoods in North Stafford. Neighborhood amenities include Golf Course (membership required for golf), Tennis Courts, Club House, Restaurant, Outdoor Pool, Walking Paths, Close to shopping, commuter lots, I-95 and Quantico. New roof installed in 2017. Upgraded heat pump. This home is ready for its new family to enjoy everything it has to offer and make lots of memories!

View this video of this amazing property.

03/21/2024

Anyone looking for a new home for their animals? Look at this great property near Lake Anna. So many possibilities!

This 4008 square feet Single Family home has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. It is located at 13240 Brooke Ridge Ln, Spotsylvania, VA.

05/03/2023

Some tips on how to find your perfect home:

✅Determine your budget: Before you start looking for a home, it's important to determine how much you can afford to spend. This will help you narrow down your search and avoid wasting time on properties that are out of your price range.

✅Make a list of your must-haves: Think about what features are most important to you in a home. Do you need a certain number of bedrooms or bathrooms? Do you want a large backyard or a swimming pool? Make a list of your must-haves and use it to guide your search.

✅Research neighborhoods: Once you have a budget and a list of must-haves, start researching neighborhoods that meet your criteria. Look for areas that are safe, have good schools, and are close to amenities like shopping and restaurants.

✅Work with a real estate agent: A good real estate agent can help you find properties that meet your criteria and negotiate a fair price. They can also provide valuable insights into the local real estate market.

✅Visit properties in person: Once you've found a few properties that you're interested in, schedule a visit to see them in person. This will give you a better sense of the property's condition and whether it meets your needs.

✅Call me, let’s talk. 📲540-220-4466

Remember, finding the perfect home takes time and effort. Be patient and don't settle for a property that doesn't meet your needs. With the right approach, you'll eventually find the home of your dreams.

04/10/2023

04/05/2023

Great job Leo 👏. These are the best cakes 🧁 go get yourself some. You will be glad you did!!

12/08/2022

🗣 IMPORTANT information to get your affairs in order‼️

💰Make sure all bank accounts have direct beneficiaries. The beneficiary need only go to the bank with your death certificate and an ID of their own.

🏡 TOD = Transfer On Death deed if you own a home. Completing this document and filing it with your county saves your heirs THOUSANDS. This document allows you to transfer ownership of your home to your designee. All they need to do is take their ID and your death certificate to the county building and the deed is signed over. Doing this will avoid the home having to go through probate.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Living Will: Allows one to put in writing exactly what you want done in the event you cannot speak for yourself when it comes to healthcare decisions as well as other final decisions.

👩🏽‍⚖️Durable Power of Attorney: Allows one to designate a person to make legal decisions if you are no longer competent to do so.

🏥Power of Attorney for Healthcare: This document allows one to designate someone to make healthcare decisions for them.

🛍Last Will and Testament: Designates to whom personal belongings will go to.

🪦Funeral Planning Declaration: Allows one to say exactly one’s wishes as far as disposition of the body and the services.

If the above documents are done, you can AVOID probate.

If all the above is not done, you have to open an estate account at the bank. All money that doesn’t have direct beneficiaries goes into this account. You have to have an attorney to open the estate account. The attorney also has to publicize your passing in the newspaper or post publication at the county courthouse, to allow anyone to make a claim on your property. - It’s a complete PAIN.

📚 💳Make a list of all banks and account numbers, all investment institutions with account numbers, lists of credit cards, utility accounts, etc. Leave clear instructions as to how and when these things are paid.

Make sure heirs know where life insurance policies are located. 📂

📝Make 100% sure SOMEONE knows your Apple ID, bank ID account logins and passwords!

🚗 Make sure you have titles for all vehicles, campers, etc!

Set up a TRUST for intended beneficiaries, especially those that are too young, and appoint a trustee of said trust.

MOST IMPORTANTLY!!!! - Talk with those closest to you and make all your wishes KNOWN. Talk to those whom you’ve designated, as well as those close to you whom you did not designate. - Do this to explain why your decisions were made and to avoid any lingering questions or hurt feelings.

⚡️Hope this helps! ⚡️Hope this lights a spark to encourage all your friends and family to take care of these things to make it easier for those we all leave behind!

My hope is that the above list at least helps you start an important conversation with your loved ones...

(REPOST-I DID) and it’s a very necessary conversation

11/10/2022

These tips are sure to brighten your day. What makes you smile?

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