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When did the Contest Start?
The Contest Started August 23, 2004
 
When will the Contest End?
The Contest will end on March 1, 2005
 
How do I enter the Essay Contest?
Simply Log on to the web site at www.AmericanDreamHomeGiveAway.com follow the instructs you may pay with your credit card through PayPal.com follow the steps and submit your essay no less than 75 words and no more than 150. you can also refer to the Rules and Regulations page.
 
What is the Judging criteria?
Judging is based on the following criteria: 30% Creativity; 20% Appropriateness; 20% Clarity; 30% Sincerity. The essay is based solely on Content & Skill not Grammar or Punctuation.  Each essay will be read.
 
Who will be Judging the Contest?
The Sponsors and Owners of the House will Read and Judge each essay. 
 
What are the taxes on the Property?
Here in Franklin County VA. we have nationally low realestate tax rates only  $.55 on the Dollar.
 
When will I know that the maximum number of entrants are in for the contest and I will no longer be able to enter?
Once the total qualified entries are in the web-site will issue a closed contest statement and will not accept future e-mail entries.
 
How are the maximum number of entrants Determined?
The Commonwealth of Virginia Determines the number of entrants based on the value of the property being offered in the contest starting at the date of the contest.
 
Why should I enter Early?
Virginia state law limits the number of entries.  Sumbit your essay early to ensure your entry into the contest, then if you so choose  and time permits revise your essay get the opinion of family or friends an and resubmit a second entry  for the contest judges to review.
 
Can I submit more than one essay, and only pay one fee?
You may enter as many times you need too convey your desire  to own this beautiful property, however you must pay a seperate entry fee with each submitted essay.
 
Can I pay through the mail?
Yes, however you must send a self addressed stamped envelope to Essay Contest 1115 Farmview Road Glade Hill, Virginia 24092 then wait 7 to 10 days for your payment to be verified.  If you intend to use the postal service we at AmericanDreamHomeGiveAway will not be responsible for you security.  Keep in mind also that in 7 to 10 days the maximum number of entrants may be met.
 
How do you protect entrants against illegal use of on-line credit and debit cards ?
We use PayPal.com which is a merchant gateway that does provide the best online authorization service available on the Internet also known as the World Wide Web. Our Merchant Gateway PayPal.com works daily with over 50 million members working with Visa, Mastercard, AmericanExpress and other National and International Banks to provide AmericanDreamHomeGiveAway entrants safe and secure way to pay online.
 
How will I know that I have successfully entered the contest competely?
You will recieve a  $100.00 reduction on your bank statement as well as notification from PayPal.com your statement will be your reciept.
 

You may submit other questions valid to the contest to KaboomDI@yahoo.com

You Can Win, if you Enter!