The Real Estate Book of Georgia’s Lake Country: Lake Oconee & Lake Sinclair - Vol 25#3
$6,100,000 | Reynolds | 67856
Extraordinary Home w/Gorgeous Detail
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$3,575,000 | Reynolds | #67564
Stunning, Luxury Designer Residence
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$4,750,000 | Reynolds | #67545
Elegant Home w/Sunrise Views
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$2,199,000 | Harmony Bay | #67860
Immaculate, Private Oasis
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1101 SHOAL CREEK COURT - $2,695,000
5 Bedroom / 5 Bath - Lakefront - Long southern views down the Richland creek side of the Lake
1060 CARNOUSTIE DRIVE - $1,199,000
One-of-a-kind luxury estate home on a pond built by Harbor Club's own Patriot Builders! Excellent craftsmanship, quality details & upgrades throughout.
1051 PINEHURST DRIVE - $1,050,000
Magnificent golf panoramas! The Belvedere Estate home on finished terrace level.
5 Bed/4.5 Bath. 3 car garage. Screened porch w/fireplace. Waterford Homes.
2031 PINE VALLEY COURT - $950,000
4 Bedroom/4 Bath, 3 car garage estate on idyllic pond setting. Wonderful screened in porch. Emmeline Plan by Waterford Homes
1070 GLEN EAGLE DRIVE - $325,000
Rare Lake Access lot with Assigned Boat Slip. Lake access estate lot with pond frontage, lake views and an assigned boat slip. 0.80 acre.
1060 SILVERTON DRIVE - $450,000
Spacious ranch plan in Enclave at Heron Ridge with 4BR/3BA. Versatile bed/flex space + full bath upstairs. Thoughtful details throughout.
WATERFORD HOMES
Final opportunities in Heron Ridge from the 600s, Estate Homes from $950k
but not warranted.
766 EAST AVE, MADISON, GA
4BR | 4BA | 5051 sqft | 5.65 ac offered at $2,295,000
5BR • 5 FULL BA, 2 HALF BA • REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE POOL AND SPA 1120 FOX BEND $2,499,000 CHRIS HEWATT • 843-540-5623
1140 FOX BEND $3,349,000 CHRIS HEWATT 843-540-5623
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5BR • 5 FULL BA, 1 HALF BA • REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE
3BR • 3 FULL BA, 1 HALF BA • REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE UNDER CONTRACT 1080 GLEN EAGLE DRIVE $1,399,000 5BR • 3BA • HARBOR CLUB LAKE ACCESS WITH LAKE VIEWS
$1,349,000 RICH JOHNS • 404-432-3661
108 (UNIT 114) INDIAN SUMMER PATH $575,000
2BR • 2BA • CUSCOWILLA LAKEFRONT CONDO
SANDY DILLARD • 706-816-0852
3BR • 1BA • GREENSBORO MOVE RIGHT IN, RENOVATED 109 EDGEWATER DRIVE $99,000
ACRES • REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE PENDING 108 PINECREST DRIVE
$205,000 ANNA O'NEAL • 706-988-5698
3.17 ACRES • LAKE SINCLAIR PRIVATE LAKEFRONT ACCESS
SANDY DILLARD • 706-816-0852
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LOOKING TO PAINT YOUR HOUSE?
Ask Yourself These Questions Before DIY’ing
With the warm weather here, you might be outside more, and therefore, spending more time around the exterior of your home. Is the paint on your exterior chipping or peeling? If so, it might be time for a touch-up or full-blown paint job. Now, it can be tempting to do-it-yourself – after all, it’s so expensive to hire pros, and not that hard to do, right?
Well, not really. Before you decide to go at it alone, ask yourself these important questions. They might leave you realizing you need to call in the professionals.
Do you have the time? Repainting a home can take a full week or two. For many people, that translates to a lot of vacation days or weekends. Are you willing to make that sacrifice? By hiring professionals, they can paint your home during the day while you’re at work.
Do you have the right stuff? The highest quality acrylic latex paint costs more than S20 per gallon, and you’ll also need ladders, scrapers, sandpaper, brushes and/ or rollers and safety equipment. Do you have these items? If not, are you willing to invest in them?
Do you have the patience? While painting can be fun and psychologically rewarding, good surface preparation – the sanding and priming essential to any successful paint job – can be very tedious. Will you take the necessary time to properly prepare the surface before yielding to the urge to paint? Consider renting power-washing equipment to speed surface preparation, or have the professionals prep your exterior for you.
Can you afford a professional? By doing the job yourself, you can save a lot of money; however, having your home professionally painted will be faster and eliminate the need for buying equipment, preparing the surface and doing the actual painting yourself. You must think to yourself – how much is that time and effort worth?
Can you do it? Have you painted a home’s exterior before? It’s tough the first go around, especially if you’re unfamiliar with surface preparation and application techniques. And are you afraid of heights? Look up at the highest point of your house? Can safely paint up there on top of a ladder? You also must have the physical ability to hold yourself on a ladder while reaching out and painting – it gets tiring quickly.
If you decide to tackle your painting project on your own, proceed with confidence. However, should you choose the safer route and hire a professional, there are plenty of licensed and experienced painters in your area that would be happy to do the job for you.
Spring INTO ACTION
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A well appointed open floor plan home in the gated golf community of Harbor Club on beautiful Lake Oconee. With the great room overlooking the wooded backyard, the living space is complimented with gas log fireplace. There are several unique features throughout. Inviting outdoor space has screened porch, deck w/hot tub, fire pits & lovely mini-gardens.
This updated historical home in city of Greensboro has 2BR/1BA. Oversized Living Room that opens to the Dining room through beautiful French doors. Convenient location. MLS#67030 $249,900
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This 7.692 acre of land has a combination of open & wooded areas. The home is in dire need of renovation but being sold as/ is. A drilled well is also in place. MLS#67257 $115,900
MLS#68070 $579,900
A traditional updated brick ranch with up to 4BR /1.5 BA. Living room w/masonry fireplace, Dining Room, Stainless appliances. Hardwood, LVP Flooring & ceiling fans are located throughout the home. MLS#66906 $274,900
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Wonderfully renovated 3BR/3BA home in the heart of Greensboro with large open Great Room and a modernized kitchen. Unique details throughout home. MLS#67194 $349,900
Historical 3BR/2BA Charmer with shaker shingle siding has many updates & amenities. Located in the heart of downtown Siloam on 3.11 acres.
MLS#67344 $274,900
PENDING PENDING
Well-maintained home with split floor plan featuring 3BR/2BA. Brand new LVP flooring and both bathrooms have been updated. Very Convenient Lake Area location. MLS#67440 $312,000
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Newly Renovated, Wonderful home on quiet street in downtown. This 3BR/2BA home is embellished with LVP flooring, sleek new light fixtures, tile surrounded bathtubs/shower stalls & Stunning kitchen. There is a deck overlooking backyard. MLS#67702 $205,000
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SPRING PROJECTS TO PERK UP YOUR PATIO
With spring in full swing and gardening projects on your mind as you hunker down at home, it’s time to start thinking about enjoying the patio again. A few small projects can take that dull, blank space and turn it into a patio with panache.
1. PAINT THE FLOOR. Plain Jane concrete isn’t something to get excited about; but painting the concrete can perk up your porch or patio. Go to your local paint store and have them help you pick out a color and give you all the prep materials. It’s more time-consuming than hard, but a painted patio looks neat and stylish.
2. PAINT YOUR FURNITURE. Over the winter or after several years outdoors, patio furniture can lose its luster. Sand and spray-paint your furniture to bring it back to life. If you have a big set, look for a local painter who can sandblast and powdercoat your furniture to make it look like new again.
3 . CREATE A SEATING AREA OR AN EATING AREA. Give your patio a defined eating or seating space with an indoor/outdoor rug. Add a seating arrangement to create an outdoor living space or a table for some al fresco dining in your new outdoor room.
4 . STRING UP SOME LIGHTS. Add some string lights across the patio for great Mediterranean bistro ambiance at night. Add a timer so the lights pop on and off automatically.
5 . PLACE LANTERNS AROUND THE SPACE. Romantic and ethereal, candle lanterns set artfully around a seating area, next to a chair or on a dining table are uber-romantic and create a layered lighting effect.
6. ELECTRIFY IT. Install a sound system or electrical outlets to enjoy TV on the patio. With Wi-Fi-enabled speakers and televisions, you can turn your patio into an outdoor living room.
7. ADD WATER. Create a patio fountain out of a planter. Cluster a grouping of plants around an urn, pop in a fountain pump from your home center, and you have a terrific sound that’s peaceful and can help drown out background noise.
8. GET UNIQUE SEATING. Make lounging outdoors more inviting with a swinging bed hung from the ceiling or a pair of swinging rattan chairs. They’re trendy and will be the seat everyone wants to sit in when you go outside.
9. RE-CUSHION CHAIRS AND COUCHES. Patio cushions take a beating from the elements and the sun, so replace to refresh and update your patio. Mix solid seat cushions with patterned throw pillows for a homey feeling.
10. ADD SHADE OR STRUCTURE. If your patio is flat and exposed, it’s time to add an arbor or string up some sunshade fabric that will give you much needed shade and help you enjoy more time outdoors comfortably.
After being cooped up in the house, a patio project is the perfect way to get some fresh air and prepare for the summer months ahead.
OPPORTUNITY TO BE ON LAKE OCONEE IN GREENE COUNTY! Super close to Lake Oconee Academy, Publix, and the Ritz Carlton Lodge. Level Lot with Big Panoramic Main Lake Views. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Lakefront Home with Updated Kitchen, Oversized Master Suite, Fireplace, Screened Porch, Lakeside Deck and 2 Car Garage. Max Dock with 2 Boat Lifts. MLS#67573 $845,000
4 SPRING CLEANING TIPS
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CLEAN THE DRYER VENT.
Your clothes dryer has no doubt been working hard the past few months and is likely in need of some attention to continue to run safely and efficiently. If you’ve been a little lax about regularly sweeping or vacuuming around your machine, now is a good time to catch up. (Friendly reminder: Always remove lint from the lint screen before every load!) In addition to this general upkeep, you should thoroughly clean the dryer vent at least once a year. Lint buildup not only makes your laundry take longer to dry, but it’s also a fire hazard.
To clean out the dryer vent, detach the tubing from the back of the dryer and vacuum it well or use a brush to dislodge any lint stuck inside. Finally, give your lint screen a quick scrub with a soft brush–a clean toothbrush works well – and soapy water, then rinse, air-dry completely and replace.
DUST CEILING FANS.
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Ceiling fans are notorious dust-collectors and sitting stationary for a few months really gives dirt a chance to settle. Fortunately, giving your fan a quick clean before you turn it on for the season is simple.
One way is to tackle dust with an extendable, microfiber duster. Before you start, put a sheet on the floor or over any furniture beneath the fan to catch wayward dust balls. If you’re comfortable on a step stool or ladder, try this popular pillowcase hack instead: Place a clean pillowcase over one blade at a time and then carefully slide it off, trapping the dust inside. Use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe dust from other parts of the fan as well as the lightbulbs. If your fan has glass shades, soak them in warm, soapy water and dry completely before putting them back on.
DEEP-CLEAN KITCHEN CABINETS.
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Whether your kitchen is the site of impressive culinary feats or mostly a place where you plate some takeout, this hard-working room is a prime place for dust, grease and fingerprints to collect. Since cabinets take up the most real estate, giving them a thorough cleaning will make the whole space feel fresher.
With cabinets, gentle cleaning is best, so skip the abrasive products and use a solution of warm water and dish soap. First, empty your cabinets and drawers and vacuum up crumbs and debris using a crevice attachment. Next, wet a soft cloth with the soap and water solution and wring it out until it is just damp. Wipe down the inside and outside of the cabinets as well as handles or knobs. Don’t forget to go over frames or trim where grime can accumulate. Follow with a cloth slightly dampened with plain water to rinse and then dry thoroughly with another soft cloth. Use a glass cleaner on any glass cabinet fronts.
SHOW SMALL APPLIANCES SOME LOVE.
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Kitchen appliances work hard on a regular basis and even the smaller ones, such as your toaster and hand mixer, can benefit from a seasonal spruce-up. To banish dried-on batter, smoothie or sauce from your hand mixer and blender base, rub the exteriors with a damp cloth. Don’t forget to wipe the cords (unplugged, of course) as well, since they can also be targets for splatters.
ADD COLOR TO YOUR BACKYARD WITH THESE DESIGN IDEAS
Even with the beauty that Mother Nature offers, you can heighten the look of your backyard with pops of color and interesting decor. With spring and summer right around the corner, many people are creating the ultimate outdoor entertainment space. Here are some design tips to add color to your backyard.
HANG A HAMMOCK
If you’re looking to create a spot for ultimate relaxation, consider adding a hammock to a shaded corner of your yard. Have fun with colors by mixing and matching the hammock materials with the surrounding plants, creating an oasis that promotes wellness and health.
DISPLAY PLANTS IN COLORFUL POTS
Of course, plants and flowers can add an array of colors to your yard, but what you put them in can create a unique look to fit a theme or color scheme. Shop for pots with interesting patterns and designs that will tie together your space. Even look for light, bright hanging pots to add dimension and create a focal point.
INSTALL A BIRDBATH
A birdbath offers a unique and natural way to bring more color into your yard. Of course, the birdbath can be painted any color you’d like, but the best part of this feature is how it attracts all different species of birds. From bluebirds to cardinals, robins to chickadees, a place for them to take a bath will cause your backyard to be full of color and life in no time.
HAVE FUN WITH THROW PILLOWS
If you have created an area on your back deck or in your yard dedicated to relaxing and hanging out with family and friends, you likely have a couch or a few chairs. Incorporating throw pillows is a great way to show off your style and add a pop of color. Choose a pattern, color scheme or even different shaped throw pillows to create a comfortable and cozy sitting area.
CONSTRUCTION!
LANDING - REYNOLDS
MUST SEE, Beautiful, Updated
4 BR/4.5 BA Custom Home built by The Daniel Group. Open Concept with Large Kitchen and Island open to Vaulted Living Room w/Stacked Stone Fireplace. Upgrades Throughout. Golf Membership Available. Completion in March 2025. $1,675,000
3 BR/2.5 BA ranch home on a .64 acre golf lot! Inside the home, the dining/living area is full of character and charm that opens onto the porch with two sets of double french doors separated by a fireplace. Spacious bedrooms. Golf membership available. $899,000
Situated on One of Lake Oconee's Most Stunning Points, enjoy this renovated, top floor, 3BR/3BA lakefront condo in Soujourn at Cuscowilla. Most furniture pieces are included. Experience maintenance-free living with main lake and golf views. $995,000
Discover a luxury lakefront home near the Ritz Carlton at Reynolds Lake Oconee. This stunning property features a threecar garage, swimming pool, max dock, and breathtaking lake and golf course views. Inside, enjoy elegant herringbone floors, coffered ceilings, and a gourmet kitchen. The lower level offers a wet bar, wine cellar, movie room, and game room. A private guest apartment provides additional space. Don’t miss the chance to own this exceptional property with a Golf Membership available.
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#1 Residential Golf Course in Georgia – Golfweek 2024
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104 WINGSPAN WAY - $795,000
Beautiful Lake Access home in Eagle's Rest. 3 BR - 2.5 BA with an open floor plan, owner's suite on the main level and covered porch with fireplace.
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356 CUSCOWILLA DRIVE - $549,000
Charming 2 BR - 2 BA Golf Cottage on #9 green. Across the street from the putting green and walking distance to the Clubhouse, pool, and boat docks.
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Lot 3 ECHO LANE - $550,000
This large (0.73) acre building lot has a gentle slope, an assigned boat slip and a full $60,000 Cuscowilla Golf Membership is included in the price.
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304 SOJOURN - $945,000
Relax and enjoy the main lake and golf views from this Fully Furnished top floor condo in Sojourn at Cuscowilla.
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136 SPIRIT RUN - $349,000
Premium building lot in the Woodlands. This lot offers a gentle slope and a stunning view of a pond, the 15th tee, the #18 and #1 fairways.
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120 SPIRIT RUN - $325,000
Beautiful golf course lot overlooking the 15th and 18th fairways. A $15,000 Golf Membership credit is included.
#1 Residential Golf Course in Georgia – Golfweek 2024
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132 LONG LEAF LANE - $1,150,000
Like New Golf Cottage in The Grove at Cuscowilla! This recently updated Cottage is located on a private pond that overlooks the 14th golf hole and offers fabulous sunsets
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WINGSPAN WAY - $825,000
Stunning 4 BR - 3.5 BA Lake access home in Eagle's Rest. Walking distance to the private boat docks and Lakeside Park.
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Eagles Way - $495,000
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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CHOOSING AND WORKING WITH MOVERS
Summer is right around the corner, which means many people will be moving. Some people choose to move themselves, but that can be physically and mentally exhausting and not always worth the savings. Using professional movers often makes a lot of sense. But how do you make sure you’re using a good one? Here are some tips to get started.
Look at publicly available information. All interstate movers are required to be both licensed and registered with the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. That site will also have complaint reports for registered movers. Your local Better Business Bureau also tracks complaints.
Get an Estimate. You need an estimate based on a walk-through. If the mover refuses to do so or insists that you sign a contract (or make a deposit) before doing so, find someone else.
Make sure they’re insured. If they’re not, don’t work with them. Federal law requires interstate movers to offer liability coverage for any damage to your property at no cost. However, the baseline coverage is 60 cents per pound per item, regardless of the item’s value. Most movers also offer additional coverage for a fee, which you should consider after reviewing the terms. Before declining such additional coverage, think of how much your items are worth, and if 60 cents per pound is enough to make it right if something happens.
efficiently. Regardless, make sure to get quotes from multiple companies. Look at the Paperwork. Look at the bill of lading, which outlines everything being moved, the origin and destination, and costs. It’s your receipt, so review it closely, make sure it’s correct and keep a copy!
Movers are also required to provide you with a copy of a pamphlet titled “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move”. Make sure you get and read it.
Supervise. Make sure you or someone you trust is there to oversee the whole process. You can help direct the movers and point to which room boxes and big items belong. Also, if a problem arises, you’re there to bear witness and assist.
Storage. If you can’t move directly from one place to another, many movers will offer to store your stuff. See how much it will cost for the space as well as moving into and out of that space.
Ask Questions Up Front. What is the hourly rate? Is that per-person or for a whole team? If it’s perperson, see how many movers will be present. What other costs (fuel, packing materials, etc.) will you be charged, and at what rates. You can save some money by packing yourself, but the pros can do it faster and more
Gratuity. While not required, it’s nice to tip your movers for good service. While supervising the move, bring some cold waters or sports drinks to offer the movers. Kindness goes a long way!
By following these tips and doing your due diligence on your local moving companies, you’ll find the perfect mover for you.
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Remodeled home located on the award winning Great Waters Golf Course! This beautiful home renovation was done by Ryan Miller/Aritsan Built Homes and shows like a new model home. Renovations
