KEY TO MASTER PLAN:
Village 1 = The Townhomes
Village 2 = Sterling Heights
Village 3 = Madison Crest
Village 4 = Brittany Measows
Village 5 = The Reserve

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In the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains' majestic peaks, families are joining together in The Villages of Maple Ridge-a community celebrating nature and a slower, richer pace of life.

Ridges, ravines, trees and open green space offer natural separations between the five distinct neighborhoods of The Villages of Maple Ridge, a 177-acre planned community. Tree-lined streets and pathways wind through the neighborhoods of large-acre estate lots, custom homes, quality single-family homes, and leased, luxury townhomes. Common areas take full advantage of the setting's abundant natural beauty while inviting a sense of community.

The Villages of Maple Ridge is located one mile from downtown Blacksburg, Virginia. The state's largest town, Blacksburg offers a culturally diverse population and high-tech influence, thanks to the presence of Virginia Tech-Virginia Polytechnic and State University.

Nestled in the foothills of the Washington-Jefferson National Forest and in the New River Valley, to town has earned its reputation as a prim location for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It was recently named a top-ten place to live in the U.S by both Men's Journal and Outside Magazine, which noted that its "… setting in the New River Valley is as unpretentious as its inhabitants: an uncrowded ground zero for backpackers, boaters, climbers and cyclists…"

The Villages of Maple Ridge takes full advantage of its natural location. Abundant opportunities for walking, jogging, biking, and hiking nearby include the Huckleberry Trail, linking Downtown Blacksburg to the New River Valley Mall and the Appalachian Trail. And the community offers easy access to the Virginia Tech Campus and shopping, dining, and schools.

The Villages of Maple Ridge affords you the opportunity to live in a wonderful setting. Close to everything, but far from the ordinary. This extraordinary setting has just the right blend of natural splendor and hometown warmth. Feel free to "tour" The Villages Of Maple Ridge via the links featured in the chart at the top of this page.

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First Time Buyers >The Seller May Pay The costs of buying a home may be daunting. For example, you may have finally saved enough for a down payment on your first home, with a little left over to buy the furniture you will need. Then you hear about having to pay closing costs you weren't anticipating, and this may seem like a real setback. One way to cover such a shortage is to make the sellers an offer that calls for them to credit you for some of the closing costs. As a rule, the sellers may pay a maximum of 3 percent of the sales price if the buyer is putting five percent down. If the buyer is making a down payment of 10 percent or more, the seller can contribute up to 6 percent of the sales price to cover the buyer's closing costs. Some items, such as prepaid taxes and the first month's mortgage payment, must be paid by the buyers. Sellers may also contribute to paying the appraisal, points, title insurance, settlement attorney fees, state or local transfer taxes and similar items. Keep in mind that if the credit is included in the price of the house, the appraiser will have to justify the amount, based on sales prices of similar homes in the neighborhood. See All Tips In The "First Time Buyers" Category > See Complete Library Of Hundreds Of Tips In 30+ Categories >

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