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I’m Dayna Patrick, Micki’s daughter, licensed Realtor and transaction coordinator…and I look forward to assisting you throughout the process of your real estate sale or purchase.

Having lived and worked in the Roanoke Valley since 1974, I am one of its biggest fans!I’m a graduate of Lord Botetourt High School & Radford University, and was literally “born into the real estate business”, as both my parents were real estate brokers throughout my upbringing.During the nine years, I owned and operated a sales and marketing business, five of those years specialized in the acquisition, consulting and sales of specialty building products for new construction.I worked closely with contractors and custom home builders helping them select and specify product details.

In1999, the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce named me “Ambassador of the Year” and later invited me to participate in their esteemed “Leadership Roanoke Valley” program, which I graduated in 2003.I am also active in many volunteer programs throughout the valley.

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Buying Land and New Construction >Beware of Fat Clay

When building a home, you should have the soil on the construction site tested for plasticity to determine how it will change under different moisture conditions. This is important because some soil is so "plastic" that (if the condition is not corrected) it can actually break concrete floors, crack the walls and destroy the foundation of your home. Highly plastic soil is sometimes referred to as "fat clay" that swells excessively and loses stability when it becomes wet. Fine-grained soils that contain a high percentage of clay are greatly affected by water, turning to mud when it rains and undergoing large volume changes-sometimes up to 40 or 50 percent, as the soil dries. Not only do clays swell and lose stability when they become wet, but they also retard the drainage of water. If plastic soil is found on your building site, the ground must be over-excavated and replaced with clean gravel. Homebuilders often choose not to include a basement, or to protect the basement walls from excess moisture by surrounding them with a layer of gravel. A fine-grained clay-filled soil with a high plasticity index may require considerable treatment, especially if used in a moist location.

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Micki Patrick, Associate Broker
RE/MAX All Stars
Serving Botetourt County & The Roanoke Valley
1225 Roanoke Road
Daleville, VA 24083
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Dayna Patrick: 540-342-9600
Email: Micki@MickiPatrick.com
Micki Patrick is a top producing Realtor/Broker with 30+ years experience in the Roanoke Valley of Virginia, which includes Botetourt, Bedford, Craig, Franklin, Floyd and Roanoke Counties. Micki’s daughter, Dayna Patrick, a Realtor since 1990, with five years experience in the custom-home construction field, assists Micki in delivering creative and highly individualized service to our clients throughout the whole home buying and/or selling process. Micki and Dayna specialize in country property, residential homes, horse farms and unique properties of all types. Their love of the region, chosen after a countrywide search for the ideal place to live, contributes to their enthusiasm in helping families relocate to the Roanoke area. Whether helping you to buy or sell your special place, Micki and Dayna make a dynamic team and can help you achieve your real estate goals with ease. Share your vision with us, and let us bring our market knowledge, enthusiasm and expertise to work for you.

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