The Real Estate Book - Athens, GA 38.9

Athens, Ga & Surrounding Counties HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE Volume 38, Issue 9

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GREAT STARTER HOME IN ELBERTON, GA. 5 minutes from downtown Elberton and 30 minutes to Lake Hartwell. This is a must see.

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GREAT COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY. This property has tons of possibilities. A very unique development opportunity. The property is at present a non functional 8 bay self service carwash. All utilities are available. Zoned Commercial $555,000 Call Mable 706-338-6930 Text R277913 to 52187

BEAUTIFUL IN EVERY WAY. 3BR/2 FULL BA. LARGE LOT. Nice subdivision. Perfect 1st time home. $119,000 Mable 706-338-6930 Text T19011 to 85377 Text T19011 to 85377 Text T19011 to 52187

GREAT TRACT OF LAND JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING DEVELOPMENT. This property is wooded with a flowing stream perfect for several home sites $311,673 Call Mable 706-338-6930 Text R214708 to 52187

3BD/2BA MOBILE HOME ON NEARLY AN ACRE OF WOODED PRIVACY. New exterior paint, new vanities in master bath $64,900 Call Pauline Juul 706-224-8886 Text R377449 to 52187

JENNINGS MILL JEWEL. 4BD/3BA custo brick beauty. Bonus room and full daylight basement, banquet-sized DR, chef’s kitchen, MBR & guest BD/BA on 1st, gorgeous new sunroom overlooking golf course. North Oconee schools $525,000 Call Pauline Juul 706-224-8886 Text P144811 to 52187

5BED/3BATH HOME IN JACKSON COUNTY. Sitting on 2.6 acres, with both master and guest suite on the main floor. Home is in great condition with hardwood floors throughout main level, spacious covered back porch, formal Dining Room and 3 further bedrooms upstairs. New roof! $259,900 Call Pauline Juul 706 224 8886 Text R439261 to 52187

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CHARMING 3BD/2BA IN CEDAR CREEK Open floor plan with master on the main. Kitchen updated with granite countertops. New HVAC $187,000 Text R314098 to 52187 Call Melanie 706-621-1849

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NICE MOBILE HOME ON 2.71 ACRES IN WINDER. 3 BR/ 2 BA. Real wood floor through out the house. Tile floor on both bathrooms. Nice sunroom faces the back yard is amazing. $89,900. Text R282572 to 52187

WONDERFUL 3 BR 2 BA IN ATHENS, GA. 4-side brick home located in Vincent Dr. New Carpet, New Paint, New Appliances. Close to Hwy 10. Flat and fenced back yard at $104,900. Owner/Agent.

LOVELY PIECE OF LAND WITH 2.72 ACRES. A nice Mobile Home which needs a little bit of work to be awesome. Barrow County.

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ATHENS WESTSIDE! 4BR/2.5BA. Fresh paint, move-in ready! $300K. Call Bob Text R310583 to 52187

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BEAUTIFUL, CUSTOM-BUILT HEARTHSTONE LOG HOME. 4b/3.5ba on almost 10 acres, every upgrade imaginable, fountainhead counter tops, HW floors throughout, stone FP, SS appliances, huge deck and hot tub, fenced yard, barn on property, horses permitted! $430k. Call Bob Text P758132 to 52187

MUST SEE IN OCONEE! Renovated farmhouse on 3+ acres in Oconee. $340,000 Call Laura 706-765-7999, or for virtual tour & info, text code 54819 to 25678

WEST ATHENS! 4BR/2.5BA home on a cul-desac. 3135 sq ft with owner’s suite on main. $295,000 Call Laura 706-765-7999, or for virtual tour & info, text code 54813 to 25678

ATHENS WESTSIDE! 3BR/2BA beautifully remodeled, energy efficient home. $159,500 Call Bob Text R323949 to 52187

TRIPLE CREEK. NORTH OCONEE! 3br/3ba in Swim/Tennis Community..multiple units for sale $162,500. Call Bob! Text R275409 to 52187

NEWLY UPDATED 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME IN MEADOW CREEK SUBDIVISION. $162,000 Call Rose for more information (706) 255-0472

STUNNING HOME IN WATKINSVILLE! $625,000 6 bedroom 5 bath home with a finished basement on 4.3 private acres. Featuring wood floors and updated kitchen, this home is made for entertaining! Call Curt 706-614-1633 Text R407661 to 52187

LOADS OF SPACE! Hartwell Downtown remodeled in 2012; 2400 sqft up & downstairs. 6 bathrooms, handicap accessible.

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LOCATION GETS HIGH TRAFFIC= SUCCESS! .52 ACRES,1554 SQFT BUILDING; EQUIPMENT can be included. 2 bathrooms & drive thru window. Many possibilities for business! Located 1 min from Emmanuel College and in front of Shopping Center.

Call Melissa McCall 706-389-0235 Text R382151 to 52187

GORGEOUS VICTORIAN; built 1840 updated in 2009.

Residential or business. Busy corner lot inside city limits of Lake Hartwell. 1000sqft apartment, fenced backyard, deck, handicap ramps, multiple offices downstairs, storage, kitchen.

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Oconee County! 3BR/3BA in Oconee County, swim tennis, Available now. $1,450/month.

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GREAT INVESTMENT, 2BR/1BA condo, patio, new flooring/paint, closest complex to UGA, fitness center, pool, and more. $83,000. Call Leah 706-510-7155 Text R348792 to 52187

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FOUR BEDROOM 2 BATH RANCH HOME in Lantern Walk backs up to woods. Open floor plan, all kitchen appliances stay & has spacious bedrooms. HOA takes care of the lawn maintenance. $135,000 Call Curt 706-614-1633 Text R445369 to 52187

CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME IN LANTERN WALK features new interior paint, new carpet w/3 bedrooms & 3 full baths. HOA takes care of the yard maintenance. Comes with all the kitchen appliances plus washer & dryer. $128,000 Call Curt 706-614-1633 Text R379237 to 52187

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5 QUESTIONS to Ask Every Agent Before Listing Your Home

As encouraging news of the reviving housing market gains momentum, many homeowners will again consider selling their home. If you’re like most sellers, a home is your single largest financial asset, and the commission paid to a real estate professional is substantial. Therefore, you should have high expectations of an agent, and fully understand the strategies and tools they use to market your home. To be sure your home is sold quickly and for the best price, ask an agent these questions before listing your home with them: How will you market my home to local buyers?

Real estate remains hyper local. In 2016, the National Association of REALTORS® reported that home buyers only moved about 14 miles from their previous residence.

What types of media will you use to advertise my home?

Buying a home typically takes about three months from the time a buyer starts their search to signing a contract. During that time, buyers continue to work, shop, eat, and play in areas adjacent to their current home and community. Ask your agent how they plan to reach local buyers.

In today’s multi-media world advertising is everywhere, and the way consumers find information is constantly changing. Be cautious of agents who use only the web to market your home. Your agent must understand the importance of multiple media, like social media, mobile apps, text codes, local real estate magazines, direct mail and other printed materials to actively reach out to buyers everywhere—not just passively hoping for buyers to find your listing online.

How will you market my home to out of market buyers?

How are you going to realistically price my home?

While many potential buyers will be local, depending on your home and surrounding area, out-of-market buyers could also prove to be a valuable audience. While ensuring that your home is listed on one of the many MLS services online is a great start, it doesn’t constitute an aggressive marketing program for your home.

Pricing a home requires an intimate knowledge of the market to get it right. You want to get the best price, but there can be a disconnect between your expectations as a seller and the price for which your home will realistically sell.

To get the best results, successful agents must use outbound, direct marketing and other avenues to reach buyers in other areas.

How will you market my home to other local top agents?

Holding open houses is always a good investment.

Both agents and local home shoppers can actually see the unique character of your home versus just looking at online photos. It engages other local agents, which can also bring you a buyer more quickly. Additionally, professional quality printed materials like flyers and postcards keep your home in front of them long after they walk out the door.

If an agent overprices your home, it may ultimately sell for less than it would have if priced correctly from the beginning. It could also create conflict with the bank’s appraisal when the buyer tries to secure a mortgage.

Ask to see a comparison of list price, sold price, and number of days on market for your agent’s ten most recent transactions. Homes that sit on the market too long and go through multiple price reductions are typically overpriced.

Calculate the commission you pay to get your home sold and we think you will agree that you have the right to expect a very aggressive campaign. The best agents in your town will meet or exceed the expectations that we’ve laid out here and you deserve to work with only the best.

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6 TIPS T O D E E P C L E A N YO U R G A R AG E One thing on your long summer to-do list may be cleaning out the old garage. For most, this sounds easier than it actually is. Garages tend to house years of accumulated and forgotten items, especially if you have a large family.

On top of that, there is years of dirt and grime on the floors from car tires and engines, bikes, lawnmowers, etc.

Clearing everything out and cleaning your garage is a serious job. Below are six tips to help you make the most of the big clean out.

P i c k a dat e

To avoid putting off the task, choose a hard date on your calendar when you’ll be home and free for your garage clean out. Depending on the size of your garage, a full weekend may be necessary.

Tell your family members about the date to make sure they will be around to pitch in.

G at h e r yo u r r es o u r c es

Stock up on large trash bags, visit your local grocery store or big-box store for discarded cardboard boxes, and get a big push broom to sweep out dirt. If you have a lot of stuff lurking in your garage that you need to toss, consider calling your county’s waste management service to schedule a bulk pick-up or see if you can order a dumpster.

Ask for help

Do you need to borrow a friend’s pickup truck to lug your unwanted items to the dump? How about a power washer to clean the floor once it’s clutter-free? Ask around and line these things up in advance so that you’re ready to go.

Pile it right

At the start of your clean out, create three piles: to keep, to sell, and to donate. As you come across items in your garage, add them to their respective area and keep moving. Be firm in your decision; once something has landed in the sell or donate pile, try to resist temptation to go back and keep it.

O r g a n i z e , o r g a n i z e , organize

Set yourself up to re-organize your space once it’s squeaky clean. Do you need to install more shelving units? Hooks and bins? Gather these items in advance.

S w e e p & p ow e r - wa s h

Once you’ve organized, move every item out of your garage and sweep out the loose dirt, rocks, leaves, etc. Then power-wash the floors and walls. Washing away a decade (or more!) of grime will really help your garage sparkle.

8 Ways to Make Your Backyard a Summer Paradise

By Sage Singleton

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ummer is the season to be outdoors.

It's the perfect time for backyard barbecues, neighborhood socials, and late-night evenings on the patio. You don't need to travel to a luxurious and exotic location to enjoy spending time outdoors.

Make your own backyard a summer paradise with these eight simple suggestions.

Inspect & Update Wooden Decks To make your backyard a summer haven, take some time to inspect and update your deck. Wooden patios and decks can be warped by cold weather, so you'll want to replace loose or missing slats as needed.

Sand, stain, and seal your deck once you've made sure it's structurally sound. If you have a stone patio, check for missing pieces and update as needed. Once this is complete, you'll have a shiny and appealing deck you can decorate with patio furniture—creating a relaxing sitting area for summertime.

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Purchase Patio Furniture & Essentials Once you have a designated patio or deck space, you'll want to add some patio furniture so you can sit down, mingle with friends and family, and relax. Consider purchasing weatherproof patio furniture that is both comfortable and durable. Patio furniture can be exposed to harsh, seasonal weather, so you'll want to make sure it lasts for years.

Get the basics, including some lounge chairs, an umbrella, a hammock, and an outdoor table so you can enjoy meals or games outside. In addition to patio furniture, you may want to buy or build an outdoor fire pit.

It's a simple feature that adds so much to your backyard. Sit around the fire and socialize, roast marshmallows or even cook dinner on your own backyard fireplace.

Add Colorful Cushions and Pillows You'll want to add a splash of color to your patio so it's eye-catching and sings of summertime. Buy some bright-colored, comfortable throw pillows and cushions to spice up the furniture. The bright colors and fun patterns will entice people to sit down, relax, and enjoy your backyard paradise.

Get a Rug for the Patio Consider adding a rug to the patio or deck area to make the space feel cozier. Outdoor rugs vary in material, size, and shape and are generally made to last in all types of weather. They make a great addition to your space, and can also protect your deck.

Install Outdoor Lighting Nothing is more magical than twinkling

lights against a royal-blue evening sky. Add strands of tea lights or other innovative lights to create a fairytale effect in your backyard.

In addition to the decorative lighting, you'll want to consider adding sensor or smart lights to your backyard for added security.

Smart lights are a great way to ensure the backyard is lit—you can even control smart lights with your smart phone.

your landscaping to create an outdoor paradise. You don't need extravagant plants or trees to make your backyard grand. Take some time to cut back unruly trees and bushes, pull the weeds, water and trim the lawn, and plant flowers around the yard.

These simple updates will make a world of difference. You'll have your own secret garden in no time!

Make the Backyard Private

Secure Outdoor Belongings

You may love your neighbors, but that doesn't mean you want them always peeking into your backyard. Be creative when thinking of ways to ensure better backyard privacy. One easy way to create a private, secluded backyard paradise is to install a fence. Not only does it ensure privacy, but it is an essential safety measure. Install a strong, secure fence to create a private and safe backyard.

Update Your Land scaping

Landscaping can make or break your backyard. It's essential to take time to update

Once you've created a magical backyard space, you'll want to take the necessary precautions to safeguard your belongings.

Make sure your garden tools and supplies are in a locked shed—away from kids, pets, and burglars. Take time to assess the backyard for any security breaches. This will keep your family safe and protect your backyard, patio, and deck from major damage.

Summer is a wonderful time to relax and enjoy being outdoors. Update your own backyard and you'll have access to a private paradise any time you want.

DESIGNER TIPS

for Making Your Summer Party Pop

By John Voket Summer is in full swing, and many of us are currently planning our summer parties. However, there is quite a distance between wanting to throw a great summer party and actually pulling it off. So we'll look at some of the big challenges summer party hosts may face.

When it comes to planning a summer party, lifestyle expert Ceci Carmichael recently told blogger Candace Rose Anderson that people avoid entertaining because they just think it’ll be so full of stress and they’re not going to have a good time anyway.

Carmichael's best advice—plan ahead. That means two weeks out get your list all set, get your menu all set and then along the way take bite size chunks out of it so that the day before you aren't walking a tightrope between vacuuming

and cooking at the same time.

Party planner to the stars Mindy Weiss (stylemepretty.com) advises aspiring party hosts to mind these tips: Freshen up with Color: Don’t be afraid to add pop to your party with bright colors. Purchase a fun, colored table runner for outdoor tables and a set of patterned napkins for a fresh look. Include a few brightly colored dinner plates alongside basic white dishes. That simple pop of color adds excitement to the table.

Plan a Picnic in Your Own Backyard: Surprise your guests by setting up an outdoor picnic area.

Spread multi-colored throws, blankets even large quilts on your grass and add bright colored pillows. The “eclectic look” is in!

Place fun trays on the blankets

filled with guacamole and chips or bottles of water and glassed bottled soda pop.

Light up the Garden: Lanterns placed throughout your outdoor area are always noticed! They can hang from gazebos or line the walkway into the party. These lanterns use battery-powered candles as an alternative to regular candles… they’re gorgeous and are safe too!

Invest in a Bar Cart: Freshen up your bar by adding a bar cart to the area where your guests are gathering. The bar cart can be filled with alcoholic drinks for the party goers, or for an outdoor family event try beautiful pitchers of lemonade or iced lavender hibiscus tea. Recently, I took my bar cart and filled it will fun desserts that the guests could try at their leisure.

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Pipe Problems?

HOW TO AVO ID PLUM B ING H EA DAC H ES We can tend to take the luxury of indoor plumbing for granted, until disaster strikes and you have to call a plumber for an urgent and costly fix. However, you can stave off some serious plumbing problems, and save yourself unnecessary headache and expenses by following these tips inside and outside of your home.

Look for bathroom leaks

Test the sump pump

Check the toilet for leaks by placing a few drops of

A simple way to check your sump pump is to pour a

food coloring into the tank. If the water in the toilet bowl changes color after 30 minutes, it usually means there’s an issue with the components in the reservoir. Call a licensed plumber to diagnose the problem and repair it correctly.

bucket of water into the sump pit. The pump should turn on, begin removing the water and turn off automatically when complete. If this process doesn’t happen smoothly, call a plumber to repair or replace it.

Check your hoses Make sure tree roots haven’t infiltrated your lines Rain can cause tree roots to block underground sewer lines. When the weather starts to warm up, tree roots begin to reach out in search of water.

Inspect the tree roots in your yard, have the sewer lines serviced and inspected before roots grow into the pipes.

The outdoor hose faucet is susceptible to many problems during the winter, such as freezing and cracking. Look at the outside of the faucet and down the wall of the home to see if there is evidence of a leak. This can not only cause damage to the outside of the home, but also to the foundation if the link is bad enough. Also consider cutting off the water to your hose faucet if you don’t plan on using it in the winter.

Inspect all the faucets Leaky faucets lead to higher utility bills, so check for droplets of moisture around the outside of the faucet or any dripping. Since faucet leaks may also be hidden from view, be sure to also check under and around the sink for wet spots, warped cabinetry, or discolored paint or wood.

Don’t pour grease down the sink Kitchen sinks are typically where most clogs are found in the home. People tend to pour fat and oil from cooking down the drain without realizing that the lard will almost certainly stick around, hardening and narrowing pipes. Pour your grease in a can and throw it in the trash.

10 PLANTS FOR DESIGNING A WATER-WISE LANDSCAPE

BY KRYSTAL ROGERS-NELSON Wait! Before you spend thousands on landscaping—or on water-guzzling plants—try planting a DIY drought-tolerant garden.

With the right plants, your landscape will be cost-effective, low-maintenance, and beautiful.

Here is a list of 10 plants that won't break the water bank but will still let you enjoy lush greenery and flowers without having to replant every year. Just be sure to check your hardiness zone and your zone's growing calendar before planting anything not mentioned on this list to ensure it can withstand your climate.

NORTHEAST

SOUTHEAST

1. Goldenrod

3. Baby's Breath

Goldenrod is so easy to grow that some people call it a weed; it springs up practically everywhere once planted. If you don't mind prolific yellow tufts that look cheerful in the late summer afternoons, then you'll love goldenrod. These flowers top out at a couple feet high and bring lots of pollinators like butterflies and honeybees to your garden, so other plants will naturally grow and flourish.

2. Juniper

Juniper bushes are evergreen, providing a perfect backdrop for other plants during their growing and dormancy cycles.

Whether it's in the dead of winter or summer, you'll have these fragrant and green bushes to look at. If you're into attracting nature, you'll especially love juniper; it was named one of the top 10 wildlife-friendly plants.

Baby's breath is ideal for garden filler flowers, bouquets, drying, and water-conscious people. This low-growing plant blooms all throughout summer and comes back each spring to do it all over again.

4. Purple Coneflower (Echinacea) For a flower with healing powers, it's amazing the purple coneflower doesn't need much TLC itself. This flower loves full sun and soil that's part sand, clay, and silt (loamy).

Plant purple coneflowers in the summer, water until they're established, and then enjoy purple, red, pink, and white flowers every summer and fall thereafter. Echinacea is beloved by butterflies too, and grows well in nearly all hardiness zones.

SOUTHWEST 5. Desert Zinnia

Seeing lush, beautiful blooms in the desert is a real treat, which is what makes the desert zinnia so rewarding. Just plant the desert zinnia once, and you can watch it bloom for months each year with little to no effort on your part.

It's perfect for hot, dry, and sandy Southwestern states because it can withstand droughts and it comes back each year. Plus, its flowers are bright white, so they integrate easily into your other landscaping plans and color schemes. Start these plants from seeds and enjoy them for years to come.

6. Prickly Pear

The prickly pear is a cactus—ideal for desert climates. It also provides your landscaping with added security. These plants grow one foot to seven feet tall, and may be planted around entrances to limit burglar hiding places and deter access. The prickly pear also looks pretty—with vibrant flowers in summer—and produces fruit for your family. No one other plant on this list has all these benefits.

MIDWEST 7. Daylily

If you don't have a green thumb, you'll love the daylily. It grows perfectly well in most hardiness zones and doesn't have a soil preference. Add on the fact that daylilies don't have diseases or chronic pests, and it'll be one of your favorite plants on your property. Once planted, enjoy brightly colored blooms without worry.

8. Lilac

The lilac is a low-water tree that never grows more than 15 feet tall, making it perfect to add depth and dimension to your garden. Lilacs rely on the hard frost of the Midwest and Northeast to set its buds and return with velvety soft purple and pink flowers each spring. After the root system develops, you won't need to do much more than pruning and fertilizing once per year.

WEST 9. Sage

Sage is a perennial drought-tolerant herb. Though sage dies off in the winter, you can cut it back at the end of the summer, dry the leaves for cooking, and watch fresh new shoots emerge in early spring. The honeybees go crazy over the bright purple flowers that bloom in late spring, helping the plant double and triple in size in just a few growing seasons.

10. Yarrow Yarrow is a lovely, bushy perennial that shows off yellow, red, orange, white, and pink flowers each year. It's perfect for southern areas because it can stand the heat and some cooler temperatures. Yarrow loves full sun and welldrained soil. If given ideal growing conditions, you won't have to water it at all and it'll still grow to about four feet tall. Plus, local deer and rabbits don't generally find yarrow appealing, so it's less likely to get munched on.

Planting with purpose saves you money, time, and precious water. Plus, in some cases, the plants you choose can enhance your yard's security or offer medicinal and nutritional value. Get to planting so this season and seasons to come will be more water-conscious and beautiful.

Recessed lighting is visually appealing and perfect for small spaces. You can also affect a room’s lighting with low-cost or no-cost solutions that make the most of the space’s built-in features. For example, highlight windows instead of covering them, or make the fireplace a focal point. Bay windows also really help to open up a living room or kitchen dining area to make it appear larger.

Add charming details

Tr ansform

Small Spaces into Charming Places In home listings across the country, the word small is often replaced with a far more marketable and appealing word: “charming.” But what makes a home charming compared to small? How does a homeowner transition a cramped room into a space with unique and appealing character?

Create special spaces & storage Carefully consider the functions of any space, such as TV viewing, reading or computer use, so that only the items needed for those specific functions are stored there. Understanding how this space is utilized will make it easier to establish dedicated zones and supplies for each activity. For example, a small living room area intended for TV should have a couch and chair, coffee table, end table, and TV stand and TV – not much more.

Be sure to also create proper storage to manage and maintain a clutter-free home. A great way to do this is add some built-in storage like bookcases and cabinets. Chests or coffee tables that can open up to store things will allow you to use the flat surface above while taking advantage of the space underneath.

Make it larger with lighting Clearing a small home of its clutter will automatically make it seem larger. However, the illusion of more space can also be enhanced with proper lighting.

The right lighting will also play a big role in helping create a more charming feel.

Woodwork is another simple embellishment that adds instant character and charm without affecting usable space. A chair rail, stair case newel post, crown molding, and even baseboards can help take a standard space and outline it with interesting architectural elements. A mirror, such as a pier mirror, can also help brighten the room and make it seem larger than it is.

By managing clutter, using lighting to create bright and airy spaces and incorporating simple architectural elements, you can easily transform a cramped area into a charming and inviting room that you – or a potential buyer – can enjoy.

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RENOVATED HOME IS MOVE IN READY! New paint & flooring. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, dining room,fenced, attached 3 car carport, 15 minutes max to UGA. $68,900 Call Yasmine 706-540-6845 Text P498479 to 52187

GREAT LOCATION . This home is convenient to everything include schools, shopping, hospitals, and more. The home is located in a well established neighborhood. Call Mable Mitchell - 706-338-6930 Text R301217 to 52187

GORGEOUS WOODED PRIVATE LOT. Zoned agricultural R4-Residential. Property located only 27 miles from Athens. Call Mable 706338-6930 Text T811567 to 52187

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GREAT TRACT OF LAND JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING DEVELOPMENT. This property is wooded with a flowing stream perfect for several home sites. $311,673 Call Mable 706-338-6930 Text R214708 to 52187

GREAT COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY WITH TONS OF POSSIBILITIES. A very unique development opportunity. The property is at present a non functional 8 bay self service carwash. All utilities are available. $555,000 Call Mable 706-338-6930 Text R277913 to 52187

LOCATION IS THE NAME FOR THIS BEAUTY IN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE NEW UGA VET SCHOOL near shopping, 5 mins from UGA campus. Yasmine 706-540-6845

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3BD/3BA IN STATHAM. Refrigerator, Stove and Dishwasher stay with the property. $104,900 Call Yasmine 706-540-6845 Text R311490 to 52187

GREAT STARTER HOME IN ELBERTON, GA. 5 minutes from downtown Elberton and 30 minutes to Lake Hartwell. This is a must see. $68,000.00 Call Yasmine 7006-540-6845 Text P699522 to 52187.

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Why did we make the switch to • Fast closing times PFB Mortgage? With the purchase • Local underwriting market being so competitive, we • Full portfolio of loan needed a company that could programs including but not streamline the mortgage process. limited to Conventional, FHA, After researching all the local lenders, VA, USDA, One time close we found that PFB Mortgage had all construction loans, Doctor the items we were looking for in a Loans, Rehab loans, HELOC’s, GA Dream Program. mortgage lender.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION FROM THE $180’S

Jennings Mill Corners - Jennings Mill Parkway behind Sam's Club

MASTER ON MAIN 4/2.5 $199,000

$4000 in closing cost with preferred lenders:

ONE LEVEL 3/2 $185,000

TWO STORY - 3/2.5 $179,900

STANDARD FEATURES: • GE stainless steel, stove, dishwasher and microwave.

• 6 foot wood privacy fence

• Choice of granite in kitchen and marble in baths • 4 side sodded yards

DeAnn Ellis Element Funding 770-616-8042 • NMLS #148916 deannellis@elementfunding.com

Eva Ayock Acopia Home Loans 770-861-3913 • NMLS #159024 eaycock@acopiahomeloans.com

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The remodeled kitchen includes a sitting/TV area & this overlooks the golf course & the homes landscaping, new island/sink; soapstone counter.

A breakfast area with adjacent laundry room too! A large master suite with the separate sitting room & privacy completes the main floor. A guest halfbath is close to the garage door. Upstairs: includes three bedrooms(one with a private bath), hall bath & bonus room. New roof in 2007, new kitchen including appliances 2013, both HVAC systems replaced in 2014.

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Cindy Karp

Cell: 706-461-7253 Broker, GRI, ABR, WCR

office: 706-519-3200 cindy@cindykarp.com www.cindykarp.com

Karen Foster 706-338-6886

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Jay Braver 706-510-6174

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EXCEPTIONAL HOME IN OCONEE COUNTY. Great Room features a stone fireplace & state of the art sound system. Screened porch leads to balcony & spiral staircase to the pool. Owner suite has large Jacuzzi & walk-in steam shower. Huge Bonus/Dance studio & Study. In-law suite. Exercise/ Billiards Room. REDUCED to $990,000 Text R29273to 52187

COUNTRY PARADISE, CITY CONVENIENCE! 5 bedroom, 5 bath on 16 private acres with 68.5 shared acres and an occupied 3 bedroom gatehouse and security gate entrance. Barns, pastures, paddocks, trails, Oconee River waterfront and a private dock on your 18 acre lake. $499,000.

WESTSIDE BRICK TRADITIONAL WITH MASTER ON MAIN AND OPEN FLOOR PLAN. Hardwood floors, office, DR and finished BSMT. Deck and private backyard. $295,000 Text R446812 to 52187

MOTIVATED SELLERS! Come home to this peaceful property on 3.46 acres located just minutes from Athens. 2 homes connected by a breezeway.

So many options with this property; in-law suite, rental income, etc. $329,900 Call Karen Foster (706) 338-6886 Text R275848 to 52187

4BD, 2.5 BA WITH 2 MASTER BEDROOMS! Hardwood floors, DR, Den, Bonus and Great Room with gas Fireplace. Fenced in backyard. $265,000 Text R410463 to 52187

LAKESIDE BRICK TRADITIONAL IN OCONEE with 5 BD, 4.5 BA and finished basement $449,900

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PRIVATE GATED ESTATE HOME IN ONE OF OCONEE’S PREMIER EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITIES.

Professionally landscaped gardens include native and exotic plants, a well stocked koi pond, putting green, Tuscan patio with Pergola and fountain, Greenhouse, private well and irrigation, various decks and balconies and has been featured in magazines, and on local and national tours. The property is surrounded by a running creek with shoals and an Equestrian trail where you can relax by the firepit. The custom designed salt water pool and spa with rock waterfall with Fireplace and grilling area is a huge focal point. Impressive custom kitchen with huge granite island, gas stove, stone back splash, Keeping Room with FP and built-ins, Living Room with FP and built-ins with a Chihuly-like fixture and gracious Dining Room. Hardwood floors throughout. Master on main with screened porch and tranquil pool views. Master Bath features heated floors, expansive steam shower, Jacuzzi and 2 large walk-in closets. The fully finished Terrace Level has a custom wet bar with refrigerator, ice maker, insta-hot, sink and an 800 year old Pecky Cypress bar top that mimics the stone Fireplace hearth in the Den. Fully equipped theatre with reclining leather seating, a huge dry sauna / shower, mirrored Exercise Room, Luxurious full bath, Bedroom with large walk-in. The coup de grace is the most impressive wine room in the area with antique built-ins and custom details throughout. Central vac system. Owner/Agent. Text P246981 to 52187

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ONE LEVEL CUSTOM BUILT HOME with high end trim and finishes in beautiful Golf course swim/tennis community. Text R413576 to 52187

BEAUTIFUL HILLSIDE LAKE LOT IN A COVE OVERLOOKING PEACEFUL LAKE OCONEE. Text R179283 to 52187

MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING in Oconee’s PREMIER GATED community! Imagine life with a pool, tennis courts, a putting green, a play area for kids, walking trails, green space, and someone else doing all your yardwork. Text R270054 to 52187

PRICED TO SELL! North Oconee schools!

Walking trail & mother in law suite on a large acre level lot!! Text R195920 to 52187

2.39 ACRES & BRING THE HORSES! Barn allowed! 8 miles to UGA. Master suite on the main with separate sitting room. Video at Text R131703 to 52187. m.youtube.com/watch?v=uc7kVYFbtYE&feature=youtu.be

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Carriage House Realty, Inc. (706) 353-1750 Text R236365 to 52187

CALL SHARON GAY 706-255-9023 Charming, updated, low maintenance all brick home offers privacy and convenience to UGA & Beechwood/Alps area.

Updated kitchen, hardwood floors & tile bathrooms. Fenced backyard. Carriage House Realty, Inc. (706) 353-1750 Text R348784 to 52187

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Laura Wilfong

ABR, GRI, Associate Broker, Circle of Achievement Lifetime Member

Cell: 706.540.8991

www.LauraWilfongRealty.com laurawwilfong@gmail.com

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REAL STUCCO, Custom built home in Oconee County! 5BR/4.5BA Complete with an open floor plan, basement, & out door living space perfect for entertaining. Beautiful waterfront property with a perfect view from many rooms in the house! $599,000 Text P962157 to 52187

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1010 PLEASANT HILL RD. WATKINSVILLE, GA 3BR/2BA $289,980 – North Oconee school district! Text R321614 to 52187

3142 AUTUMN WOODS DR. LOGANVILLE, GA 4BR/2BA $164,990 - Brand new counter tops, stainless steel appliances, fireplace & much more! Backyard is extremely private & fully fenced. Move right into this beautiful Walton Co. home! Text R452298 to 52187

697 BARBER ST. ATHENS, GA 3 BR/2BA $259,990 - Newly renovated home in walking distance to downtown! Features granite counters, tile bathrooms and beautiful laminate floors. New roof! Text R457246 to 52187

1995 CLOTFELTER RD. BOGART, GA $199,990 5 acres located in W. Oconee schools with private driveway Text R411605 to 52187

3775 OLD LEXINGTON RD. ATHENS, GA 5BR/3BA $229,990 Newly removed Athens-Clarke Co. home, sits on 3 acres of wooded land, new granite countertops, new stainless steel appliances, new roof, new HVAC units and more! Text R392859 to 52187

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151 WATER TOWER LN. LEXINGTON, GA 4BR/2BA $39,990 - AS IS! 1 Acre Country Living.

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3BR/2BA $314,990 Beautiful, spacious, and private two-story Cape Cod on 9 acres in the highly acclaimed North Oconee School District. Cozy living room with fireplace, and finished basement. Two double garages, covered front porch, features a creek, and circular drive surrounding the home. Text R357699 to 52187

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$550,000 Knob Creek Subdivision 5BD/4.5BA Custom built home on 1.5+ acres with spacious deck overlooking backyard. 3 car garage. Basement. Extra parking and circular driveway. Text R314087 to 52187

$1,299,000 Equestrian community. 5BD/5.5BA Featured on local & national tours. Equestrian trail, salt water pool, spa, theater, sauna, impressive wine room. Text P246981 to 52187

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$525,000 North Oconee school district. 4BD/4.5BA Ownerʼs suite on the main, finished basement with full bath & more unfinished space for expansion.

Invisible fencing installed. Text R310592 to 52187 Jennifer Westmoreland (706) 389-9953 cell • (706) 316-2900 office Keller Williams Greater Athens

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$795,000 Custom home on five fenced acres. 5BD/5.5BA New architectural roof, basement with theater & phenomenal man cave. Fantastic owner suite on main.

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$875,000 Near Athens Academy on almost 3 acres! 7BD/6BA & 2 half BA. Two Millenial suites, swimx exercise pool, hottub, spa area and exercise area. Massive Gourmet Kitchen & Covered back porch living area! Text R245343 to 52187 Denise Beck (706) 614-1625 cell • (706) 543-4000 office Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

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$569,900 Georgia Club 5BD/4BA Maintained with care and attention to detail with a great open flow.

Fabulous kitchen is a cooks dream with a huge granite island. Oconee Schools. Text R243198 to 52187 Helen London (706) 540-5184 cell • (706) 543-4000 office Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

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$575,000 Georgia Club 4BD/4.5BA Courtyard Style Home in fun-filled, family-friendly neighborhood with resort-style amenities. Must See! Text R261141 to 52187 Helen London (706) 540-5184 cell • (706) 543-4000 office Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

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$750,000 Private Estate on 8.83 acres. 4BD/5.5BA with three stocked lakes! Banquet sized dining room, lots of outdoor entertaining space & dock for relaxing by one of the lakes. Text P494742 to 52187 Jennifer Westmoreland (706) 389-9953 cell • (706) 316-2900 office Keller Williams Greater Athens

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$989,000 Meticulously restored brick ranch over a fin. basement on over 6 lush acres. Numerous outdoor entertaining areas and a plush 3 car garage complete the package! 4 BD/3 BA on the main level & 1 BD/1 BA on terrace level. Text R267519 to 52187

$995,000 Custom built Frank Lloyd Wright designed home. 4BD/5.5BA 4.02 acres with irrigation, pool and hot tub. Backs up to Sandy Creek Park's lake. Apartment that is perfect for an in-law suite. Text R375062 to 52187

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5BD/5BA 16 acres with barns, pastures, paddocks, hiking/biking trails, Oconee River waterfront & private dock on lake. Text R323024 to 52187

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$479,000 Phinizy Meadows Beautiful and private hilltop setting. 4BD/3.5BA with all the special features of a Mitch Malcom built home.

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4BD/4.5BA Large open gourmet kitchen, home office and full finished basement. Home on 20 acres with option to purchase more. Text P251840 to 52187 Holly Whitworth (706) 552-2699 cell Athena Real Estate Group

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$649,000 New & Recent Renovations! 4BD/4.5BA 10 foot ceilings on main, magnificent hardwood floors, elevator to all three floors, newly updated owners suite with two walk in closets and bath. Text R351069 to 52187 Bonnie Hannah (706) 255-3943 cell • (706) 543-4000 office Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

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$649,900 Stunning renovation in Five Points!

4BD/3.5BA Tongue & groove shiplap fireplace with marble & mosaic. Chef's dream kitchen with carrara quartz counters. Text R292734 to 52187 Melisssa Williamson (706) 424-1538 cell • (706) 559-4520 office Chastain, Jenkins & Leathers, LLC

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$524,900 In the heart of Five Points! 5BD/4.5BA Recent renovations to kitchen and to open up the floor plan. Basement has office, rec room & guest bedroom with bath. Text R224563 to 52187 Melisssa Williamson (706) 424-1538 cell • (706) 559-4520 office Chastain, Jenkins & Leathers, LLC

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$584,900 6BD/4BA Own a piece of paradise close to marina! Outdoor living space with stone fireplace, therapeutic hot tub spa overlooking a private beach, platform dock and deep water. Text P523242 to 52187 Kim Shupe (706) 207-0823 cell • (706) 543-4000 office Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

STUNNING HOME ON 4.3 ACRES!

$599,000 Stunning home on 4.3 acres! 6BD/5.5BA Expansive kitchen with travertine floors, sitting area with fireplace & large island. Incredible terrace with slate floors. Text R392855 to 52187 Melissa Williamson (706) 255-6091 cell • (706) 559-4520 office Chastain, Jenkins & Leathers, LLC