The Real Estate Book - Greater Athens Ga - 41.5

Athens, Ga & Surrounding Counties

HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE Volume 41, Issue 5

Welcome to Darby Farms Situated on 68 Peaceful Acres Classically elegant, custom built Southern Living home (William Poole's Summer Hill plan) ideal setting for an equestrian farm.

Kimberly Matthews (706) 340-0700 Cindy Karp Realty 706-549-3200

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MOVE IN READY! 4 side brick, 5BD/5.5BA, master on the main, great room, recreation room, finished basement with 1 bedroom. Screened porch, large deck, a great back yard and patio perfect for entertaining. Text RBDZRHP to 52187

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HOME WITH POOL IN AWARD-WINNING OCONEE SCHOOL DISTRICT! This one-owner custom built 4 BR/3.5 BA home is nestled on private 1.1 acre culdesac lot. Open floor plan, spacious owner's suite on the main, huge patio area for entertaining, and pool house! Text RBDYQPG to 52187

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UPSCALE, GATED COMMUNITY OF ANSONBOROUGH OFFERS A CAREFREE LIFESTYLE, 3 bed/2.5bath master on main. convenient to UGA and downtown. Hardwood floors, new water heater, beautiful custom kitchen and two car attached garage. Text RBDXGNZ to 52187

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BACK ON THE MARKET! Affordable, adorable, available and very spacious 4BD/2BA home on the eastside.

Master on the main, all new appliances, large fenced backyard. Owner is a licensed Realtor in Georgia.

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WELCOME TO DARBY FARMS!

This lovely property features a classically elegant, custom built Southern Living home situated on 68 peaceful acres, an ideal setting for an equestrian farm. Enter through the beautiful leaded glass front door into the soaring two story foyer flanked by a living room/office and formal dining room. The open floor plan is perfect for large family gatherings and entertaining. The gourmet kitchen has solid surface counters, cherry cabinets, double ovens and opens to the breakfast room and den. Over-sized laundry room with cherry cabinets, separate mud room conveniently located off the kitchen. The owner's suite is tucked away at the end of the house and the bathroom has a jetted garden tub, separate shower and elevated marble double vanities. A media/game room has a back stairway with access to the kitchen ideal for teens or family game nights. There are two older poultry houses on the property, each with 20, 000 square feet that could be used as barns, greenhouses, etc. Enjoy tranquil sunsets fishing in your private pond or sitting on your covered back deck. Just minutes to shopping and dining in historic downtown Watkinsville, GA. $1,350,000

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CHARM! 3BD/2.5BA renovated in ESPANOL 2008HABLAMOS with new electrical, new 665 HIGHWAY 29bath N ATHENS, GA 30601-1541 plumbing, Master & dressing room addition with custom Providing Insurance & Financial Services farmhouse vanity & tile bath & complete upstairs added. $250,000 Text RBDXZFZ to 52187

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A TEMPTING BUY IN NORTH OCONEE HIGH SCHOOL ZONE. This has been a one-owner home and has been lovingly maintained and updated through the years. It sits on a quiet Cul-de-Sac just far enough away for privacy but very convenient to 316, Athens and UGA. The carport was enclosed and garage door added. Real hardwood floors have been installed in much of house. The tastefully decorated kitchen has had solid surface countertops and backspash added.. Bathrooms have been updated as well. Fencing in back yard for pets or children's play area. Back yard is larger than fenced area.Utility room in Garage for storage.

This home offers a cheerful center for family living with an open living area. $241,900 Text RBFCYVG to 52187

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TAKE ME TO THE RIVER, 4BR/3BA home on the North Oconee River, sunroom, three-car garage, hardwood floors, in-law suite/apartment, and much more. $420,000.

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READY TO MOVE IN! Completely renovated 5BR/3.5BA brick ranch complete with salt water pool on over 2 acres. $543,000

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GREAT POTENTIAL FOR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT. Double road frontage on Buford Highway and White Street. Next to City of Suwanee’s White Street Park. Near Suwanee Town Center.

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4BR/2.5BA 4-SIDE BRICK ON CORNER LOT. New engineered hardwood floors on main, interior & exterior paint & new carpet. 2 living areas $318,750

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INVESTORS OR UGA PARENTS 4 bedroom-4 bath home 1acre eastside excellent condition $139,900 call Rose Sellers 706-255-0472

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CLASSIC LAKE HOUSE RENOVATED 3BA/2.5BA HOME with beautiful level grassy lot with Deep Water. MAXI DOCK w/ DOUBLE COVERED BOAT LIFT, SUNDECK, & Double Ski Lifts for a Great Lake experience on the quiet north end of the lake. $519,900 Text RBFCLNC tp 52187 DENISE BECK 706-614-1625 Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty 706-543-4000

READY- THE RETREAT IN FLOWERY BRANCH BRICK/STONE 4 BR/3.5 BA HOME in community of 62 Custom Homes. Owner's Retreat on main, open floor plan, gourmet kitchen and large deck overlooking private backyard. $649,800 DIANE EDWARDS (404) 421-2567 Funari Realty (770) 967-9889

GOLF COURSE OF THE GEORGIA CLUB MAGNIFICENT CHARLESTON STYLE HOME which boasts of Southern hospitality with so much extra space for entertaining. Serene Owner Suite with porch access, gourmet cooks dream kitchen and so much more! $569,000 Text RBDJHXL to 52187 DENISE BECK 706-614-1625 Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty 706-543-4000

OCONEE COUNTY! HUGE HOME THAT'S MOVE IN READY! 5BD/5BA with full basement, in law suite with a full bath, extended back deck and patio. All this on 1 acre of land! $615,000 YASMINE PAYNE (706) 540-6845 BHHS Georgia Properties (Athens) (706) 613-6040

5 WAYS TO SPRINGIFY YOUR HOME Winter got you down? Winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is thought to be common.

There are things that you personally can do to fight the blues – such as keeping active, getting outside during the natural daylight, and staying warm.

But there are things you can do around your house as well to battle the shorter days and cold weather that comes in winter. Bring a little spring into your home long before the season arrives with these few simple tricks:

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Set a flower budget

While it’s certainly not a necessary expense, adding an arrangement of fresh flowers to your home weekly might be well worth the mood-boosting value they bring. Opt for your local supermarket instead of the florist and stick with brightly colored mums, carnations and daisy to keep the investment low. Or up the springtime vide with a bouquet of pastel colored tulips.

Start your veggies from scratch

Make a small investment in a few indoor potting supplies and start your tomato and other vegetables from seed this year. Choose a sunny window and watch them sprout. By the time the weather is ready for them outdoors, they’ll be strong enough to plant.

Get some plants

However, before making any purchases, take a little time to look up flowers that do well in the winter months. Even if you’re keeping them inside, flowers that require lots of light might not do so well during the shortened days of winter, and there’s nothing worse than flowers that wilt right away. If you’re looking to just add a vase or two of flowers, go with a variety that tends to last a long time like mums or carnations.

Like flowers, plants will also help boost your mood, but will last much longer than cut flowers. However, since its winter, choose some of the easier to care for varieties that don’t require a lot of light or water, such as succulents and Chinese evergreens. However, since a living plant will last much longer, make sure the one you pick will also fit into your eventual spring and summer décor. If the plant fits, but its container doesn’t, you can always repot the plant come spring.

Trick your senses

Lighten your surroundings

There’s no law that says scented seasonal candles must be used in said season! Use the powerful sense of smell to make you feel like spring, even if the weather outside says otherwise.

Try a lilac, hyacinth or rose scented candle, or take it a step further and light candles that smell like the beach or warm-weather fruits like peaches or watermelon.

Force bulbs

If you can’t wait to see those first harbingers of spring pop up through the ground outdoors, plant some bulbs in a few pots around the house and watch them sprout and bloom long before the calendar turns to spring.

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There is also no decorating rule that says you must wait until spring to replace your heavy drapery with your airy sheers. Doing so will instantly brighten your mood by letting more natural light and sunshine in. Some people find that using a dawn simulator - a bedside light, connected to an alarm clock, that mimics a sunrise and wakes you up gradually – can also brighten your mood.

By taking these few simple steps, you’ll be feeling like spring in no time!

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SELL HOMES FASTER WITH A HOME STAGER ON YOUR TEAM Think you have all the players in place on your real estate team? Think again, if you’re missing a home stager. This important role takes a special interest in how the homes you represent are portrayed to buyers.

Home staging, according to the Real Estate Staging Association, is the act of preparing and showing a property for sale. It is a systematic and coordinated methodology in which knowledge of real estate, home renovations and creative design principles are applied to attract a buyer. Preparing the property involves all or part of cleaning, de-cluttering, updating and repairing, while showcasing is the process of arranging furniture, accessories, art and light.

Staging is not a new concept, but many real estate agents are misled that this powerful marketing tool is expensive and time consuming. Therefore, they only bring on a stager when the home is vacant or has a complicated layout.

But, let’s face it, all you have to do is look at the multiple listing photos online to realize that all homes can benefit from at least one aspect of home staging. We know that a homebuyer will base his or her decision on buying within seconds of viewing the space and if it’s not a show-worthy home they see, chances are there will be no offer.

There are only two major factors that matter when selling: the listing’s price and condition. That’s where home staging comes in. Home staging not only enhances a sale, but it can benefit real estate agents too by beating out competition, growing business and attracting bigger payouts.

If you want to sell quickly at the highest price, pay attention to these details in a home.

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HAVE SELLERS REMEMBER THE BUYER

It’s important for a seller to put themselves in the buyer’s shoes to begin to detach from the home.

This allows a seller to set their own feeling aside in the real estate transaction. Thinking like a buyer opens the seller’s eyes to the actual condition of the home and makes them more proactive to refresh their space and maintain the home while on the market.

WHAT’S IN THE DETAILS?

Home staging gives sellers a plan of action to tackle clutter, dirt and repairs before putting their home on the market. These are easy, cost effective suggestions the seller can do to make their home stand out among neighborhood competition. By removing clutter, the seller is reducing not only the amount of items in plain sight, but beginning the actual packing process. De-cluttering also makes the cleaning process easier to handle.

IT’S AN EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER

Home staging instantly connects the buyer to the home emotionally. Emotions are what drive a sale because the decision will affect the buyer’s family, lifestyle and reputation. When a home seller depersonalizes the house and ultimately thinks as a buyer would, that increases the chances of a buyer getting emotionally attached and truly believing the house was made for them.

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ASSESSING MINOR REPAIRS

A major detail that will deter low-ball offers is making necessary minor repairs. A home has to be worth the price tag that you’re trying to sell it for and home staging can not only deter low offers, but increase the value.

UNDER PUBLIC SCRUTINY

Home selling can be a grueling process for sellers when their lives become public display to strangers and their criticisms. If a homeowner is going to be living in their home when selling, they have to willingly be inconvenienced not only emotionally, but physically. So what’s the best way to get out from under the microscope? Sell fast. By having a home properly prepared for sale, you don’t have to wait a long time for the right offer, which means you don’t have to sit on the market constantly trying to upkeep the space.

Before you list your next house consider, consulting with a home stager to find the best way to transform a home, and get the deal closed quickly and stress-free.

This post was originally published on RISMedia’s blog, Housecall. Check the blog daily for top real estate tips and trends.

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A VERY UNIQUE HOME IN NEED OF A GREAT DEAL OF ATTENTION. The property is located in a very desirable west side neighborhood.This is a one of a kind home with great potential for becoming a charming cottage. This property is located on a very large city lot. Property sold as is. $139,900 Text RBDQHCB to 52187. Call Mable 706-338-6930

LOTS AVAILABLE IN MADISON county to build out for. Think of sitting on your porch in the evening with a cool drink just chilling.

This is the place for you. Call Yasmine 706540-6845 Text R880732 to 52187

INVESTMENT PROPERTY ON HANCOCK AVENUE. $140,000 Text RBDWDCG to 52187 CALL MABLE 706-338-6930

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN A RURAL SETTING! Beautiful Home on 2.06 acres in a great neighborhood. Master on main with sitting area, downstairs in-law suite, stainless appliances in kitchen and masonry fireplace in great room. Unbelievable at $384,900! Call Yasmine 706-540-6845

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NEW LISTING ON THE EASTSIDE! 4 nice size bedrooms & master on the main. All new appliances! Large fenced backyard and 2 covered porches. Affordable, adorable, & available now! $129,900 Text RBDSQNT to 52187 CALL MABLE 706-338-6930

SWIM/ TENNIS COMMUNITY! 3BD/2.5BA, open floor plan with hardwood and new carpet, gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, large master with a sit in area and a great backyard! $249,900 Text RBDZYWV to 52187 CALL YASMINE 706-540-6845

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CLASSIC, BEAUTIFUL, FOUR SIDED BRICK ONE LEVEL HOME LOCATED IN VERY DESIRABLE COUNTRY CLUB SUBDIVISION. This spacious home features a large master bedroom and bathroom, den with fireplace, living room, dining room, large kitchen with breakfast area and a large sun room. The beautiful back yard is completely fenced in and features a well developed garden spot, fruit trees and a very nice patio area.

Text RBDPGQN to 52187 Call Mable 706-338-6930

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OCONNE COUNTY AND MOVE IN READY! 5BD/5.5BA, 4 side brick, finished basement with 1 bedroom, master on the main, bonus room, large deck, a great back yard and patio great for entertaining! Call before it is gone! $615,000 Text RBDZRHP to 52187 CALL YASMINE 706-540-6845

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TO GO SOLAR WITHOUT SOLAR PANELS Take a drive around your neighborhood and chances are those solar panels that once seemed so futuristic are becoming a pretty common site. But, even if you’re not ready to make the plunge to full-out solar power (and pay the price that panels cost), here are four ways you can incorporate solar energy into your home, according to the American Home Shield Home Matters blog: 1. OUTDOOR SOLAR LIGHTS These attractive lights can instantly spruce up any landscape as well as add security in needed spaces. Solar security lights, flood lights or accent lights use solar cells to convert sunlight into electricity, and then store this electricity in special batteries that power the lights, come nightfall. Be aware, both the units and separate solar cell panel units need to be placed in sunny locations, so if shade from trees or structures will prevent adequate sunlight from getting through, the light’s performance will be compromised.

2. SMALL SOLAR DEVICES Think about that tangle of wires on your desk or kitchen counter where your family charges their growing array of devices. Now imagine if those wires could be replaced by the sun!

While it may not seem like big savings to charge personal devices with solar, they actually use more energy than you think. A solar-powered phone and tablet charger can be a simple, inexpensive and effective way to begin introducing the benefits of solar power to your family.

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3. SOLAR WATER HEATERS Powered by solar panels that heat the water and deliver it to the storage tank, solar water heaters can replace gas or electric models. You may even be able to take advantage of a specific federal tax credit for solar water heaters. Solar water heaters can be a reasonable alternative to conventional gas or electric-powered models.

4. SOLAR COOKERS Think of a solar cooker like a sunshine-powered crockpot. Angled reflectors direct solar energy into a special chamber, heating food at relatively low temperatures over the course of many hours (eight to 10, depending on the recipe), just like a traditional slow cooker.

So start harnessing the power of the sun in small ways and start to see the difference it makes both in your next energy bill and the long-term health of the planet.

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STUNNING HOME, AMAZING BACKYARD COME ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL AND SPACIOUS HOME with an amazing backyard to add! Call or text Annie 706.248.8702 Text RBFDVTP to 52187

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GORGEOUS BASEMENT HOME PLUS 25 ACRES OF PURE BEAUTY. POOL, totally remodeled guest home, barn, paddocks, pond, fenced and cross-fenced. Wow!!

Call Angela 706-255-3943 or 706-296-0994 Text RBFDVTS to 52187

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EASY LIVING! 4 BR 3 BA Like new~Designer finishes ~West Oconee Condo~Gated community~HOA takes care of exterior maintenance,lawn, garbage, 2 two pools, 2 clubhouses,tennis courts and playground. Super location ~$343,700.

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NEW CRAFTSMAN IN COMER!

LIVE IN CHARMING ROYAL OAKS! 3bd/2.5ba plus bonus room and screened porch! Master on main, custom cabinetry and granite throughout. Hardiplank siding stone fireplace. Call Tina Lord today, 404-5580286. Text RBFDVTZ to 52187

OCONEE SENIOR COMMUNITY!

COME SEE THIS ONE OWNER ALL BRICK HOME IN STERLING MILLS. So close to amenities, this 555+ neighborhood offers maintenance free living. One level w/ open flr plan, study, 2car garage, sunrm & located across from the Clubhouse Carol Williams 706-254-3716 Text RBFDVVC to 52187

LUXURY LOFT IN ATHENS GA

FIVE MILES FROM DOWNTOWN ATHENS. The perfect combination of history and luxury. Over 1800 square feet of living space. 2bed, 2 bath. granite, travertine, walnut cabinets, natural lighting, and much more.

Marlena Bhatia 706-338-2733 Text RBFDVTQ to 52187

VINTAGE FARMS-PRIVATE LOT

BEAUTIFUL 3.63 ACRES IN SOUGHT AFTER OCONEE COUNTY. Build your home in Vintage Farms. Marlena Bhatia 706-338-2733 Text RBFDVTTto 52187

WINTERVILLE RANCH, UNDER $200K

CHARMING 3BED/2BATH BRICK RANCH. Remodeled with extra living space w/ woodburning stove, updated Master bath and hardwood floors. Fenced yard, great location! $192,500. Call Tina Lord today, 404-5580286. Text RBFDVTXto 52187

25 ACRES JUST OUTSIDE CRAWFORD

A PRIVATE RETREAT. 5 ACRE LAKE 5 BEDROOM 4.5 BATHS detached garage. Over 3800 sq feet. Call me for a showing today. Nathan 706-540-0550 Text RBFDVVB to 52187

FLORIDA FEEL HOME

THIS 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME has a very Florida style feel. Open floor plan, large kitchen, dining room, living room with gas fireplace, and sunroom. Lots of natural light throughout. And 1898 sqft! Pool and tennis courts.

Call Deanna 706-255-7266 or Denee 706-621-0594

GAME DAY TAILGATING & PARKING!

RIGHT OFF OF THE LOOP & WALKING DISTANCE TO CAMPUS, AMENITIES INC. shuttles to & from stadium, live entertainment, food, security, and a pavilion w/TVs & restrooms.

Parking space can fit an SUV & a 10x10 tent. 2 lots avail! Call Mackenzie 678-296-5053 Text RBDXRYR to 52187

OCONEE COUNTY

SUPER CONVENIENT LOCATION-MINUTES TO ALL IN WATKINSVILLE, downtown Athens and UGA! Master Suite on Main, another Master Suite up and 2 other BRS and a bath up as well. Unfinished basement~$400,000 Call Lynn Harder 706-224-4525 Text RBFBDHX to 52187

GREAT VALUE IN OCONEE COUNTY!

SPACE FOR DAYS IN CREEK PLANTATION! 5 bd/4ba with master on main, plus an office/5th bedroom.

Finished basement. Lovely curb appeal & landscaping.

Swim/tennis community with optional golf. $489,900.

Tina Lord, 404558-0286 Text RBFDVTY to 52187

BEST DEAL IN WINTERVILLE!!

COME LOOK AT THIS 4 BR, bonus room AND room in the basement. It features a great room with f/p & vaulted ceiling, DR, eat in kitchen, master BR on the main, screened porch and gorgeous fenced yard, $219,900.

Mot 706-202-3901

BUILD YOUR HOME

LOOKING FOR A LITTLE PIECE OF LAND TO CALL YOU OWN. 7.27 acres in Wilkes County is ready to be yours. Call Deanna 706-2557266 Text RBFDVVLto 52187

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60 Years and Counting

NEW IN BROOKWOOD VILLAGE!

ADORABLE 3 BR 2.5 BA READY FOR A NEW OWNER! $200K Call or text Eric 706-207-9438.

NEW LISTING

3/2 WITH BONUS ON 1.5 AC !! New Roof, New HVAC, New Water Heater! Award Winning Schools and conv. location !! All for $199,999. Call Kim Shupe today 706-207-0823 www.shupeteam.com

OLD FARM ESTATES LOT

GORGEOUS 5 ACRE LOT in coveted Old Farm.

Fabulous cul-de-sac location, this one will be going, going, gone! Call Angela 706-255-3943 or Jane 706-296-0994 Text $325,000to 52187

MUSIC RECORDING STUDIO

2,521 SQ.FT. + 800 SQ.FT. WHSE. Created by world class designer, Russ Berger. Archit. Vol, geometry, and finishes that create the right acoustical. Glassed ISO Room. Noise Criterion15. $599,900 Maria Cardarelli 706-255-5522 Text RBDXRZH to 52187

HOMEWOOD HILLS TRANQUILITY

5 BR 5.5 BA MID-CENTURY HOME with guesthouse. Saltwater pool, putting green, streams and waterfalls. Lovely in-town home! Call Eric 706-207-9438 Text RBDTVKF to 52187

FIVE POINTS PRIVACY LOVELY 5 BR 3BA HOME with master suite.

Large private yard on quiet cul-de-sac. Call or text Eric 706-207-9438. Text RBFBRTQto 52187

NEW LISTING ON 9+ ACRES !!

COMPLETELY RENOVATED RANCH ON 9.83 PRIVATE ACRES! Gorgeous upgrades include hardwood floors, tile showers, granite countertops & a workshop, pecan trees & more. $264,900. Call Kim today 706-207-0823 www.shupeteam.com Text RBFDVVSto 52187

IMPECCABLE BRICK HOME WEST ATHENS

210 ORCHARD CK DR. $309,000 4-BRs 2.5 BAs. Cul de sac. Master on main, HW-Fls. open 2 story LR. DR. Bkfast area. Granite Countertops. SS applcs. New roof.

Fully fenced Bkyrd. Gacebo. W-Shop. Call Maria Cardarelli 706-255-5522 Text RBFDVVWto 52187

NEW ON MARKET

OCONEE COUNTY! Home features 4 BR and 2.5 BA. Hardwood floors on the main. Malcom Bridge schools and North Oconee High. Large great room and separate dining room and breakfast area. $307,500. Sharon Michael. 706-540-4596 Text RBFDVVX to 52187

MINI FARM~10 + ACRES~$260,000

3 BEDROOM~2 BATH WITH BONUS ROOM, finished basement space~Additional two car detached garage/shop`fencing for pets. Call Lynn Harder 706224-4525 Text RBFDVVZ to 52187

LAKE HOUSE WITH DEEP WATER GREAT RENOVATED LAKEHOUSE ON NORTH END OF LAKE WITH GREAT vaulted ceiling covered porch and double boat slip & double ski lift. Deep water. Call Denise for a tour 706-614-1625 Text RBFCLNCto 52187

AFFORDABLE CONDO !!

LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING?! This is it!!

Spacious 2br/2ba condo with New Carpet & Paint awaits a new owner! Great for investment property with successful renting history! Call Kim today 706-2070823 www.shupeteam.com Text RBDXRZSto 52187

ACREAGE 12 MIN FROM DT ATHENS

$7,500/AC. PRIVATE AND PERFECT MID-SIZE PIECE OF LAND ONLY 12 MIN. from DT Athens. Enjoy 2 darling red barns along with a combination of open and wooded land. Corner ofYancey Rd & Hwy 78. Call Maria Cardarelli 706-255-5522 Text $281,205 to 52187

ELEGANT YET HOMEY - MADISON CO

BEAUTIFUL 5+ ACRE setting for this custom designed Brick home with detached 26x30 garage/workshop.

Meticulously maintained inside and out! In Brush Creek Lake Community. Bonnie Dunn 706-614-7360 Text RBFDVVY to 52187

FABULOUS IN FIVE POINTS!

MAKE SURE YOU TAKE THE TIME TO TOUR this 3 bedroom 3 full bath completely renovated 4 sided brick ranch. Every inch is immaculate and every detail in this almost 3000 square feet home is fabulous! Call Stella 678-815-9915 Text RBFDVWB to 52187

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BROKER

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(706) 795-3600 • burdetted@hotmail.com

www.burdetterealty.net Deborah Burdette, Broker

Gerry Burdette (706) 207-2820

Zachary Kidd (706) 498-7804

Shirley Lightner (706) 296-7558

Gabe Martin (706) 338-3635

Amanda Smith (706) 680-1800

LaKeisha Kelley 678-800-4966

Tonya Minish 706-296-4610

PEACEFUL COUNTRY HOME WITH 44 ACRES with fenced pasture and a pond.

Move in ready brick home has been lovingly maintained and sits nestled among beautiful mature pecan trees. $295,000 Call Amanda (706) 680-1800 or Zach (706) 498-7804 Text RBDJHXK to 52187

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STEP BACK IN TIME IN THIS LOVELY 1900 HOME IN THE CITY OF COMER! 3Br/1Ba, large eat-in kitchen, hardwood flooring, wood walls, fenced backyard, corner lot, so many possibilities. Down town shopping, farmer's market, schools, park area all a part of small town living. $179,900 Call Deborah at 706-207-2825.

Patrice Luke (706) 202-0573

A MUST SEE! 3BR/2BA UPDATED RANCH HOME OVER FULL BASEMENT! BASEMENT has bedroom, bath, living area, 7.5 acres with 2ac pond, open and wooded, in a great location just over the Clarke County line. Country life at it's best. $439,500 Call Gabe 706-338-3635

ROOM FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY & ACREAGE OUTSIDE. 2BD and master on the main. Basement has 2BD & full bath. Covered deck. Large workshop 32x100 with bathroom. Separate building for storage. $329,900 Text RBDPGQP to 52187. Call Shirley 706-296-7558

SO MUCH TO OFFER! 34.54 acres with open pasture, woods, 2700+ ft of river frontage. Well cared for brick home with double sided fireplace, hardwood floors, basement & fenced backyard. Only 20 minutes to Athens! $415,000 Call Amanda (706) 680-1800 or Zach (706) 498-7804 Text RBDWJQC to 52187

HIGH VISIBILITY 2.49 ACRES, corner lot facing Hwy 29 and Hwy 98, Commercial, 2 rental houses, store front building, possibilities endless. City water and sewer. Call Gerry today! (706) 207-2820 Text R1200898 to 52187

GREAT LOCATION, CORNER LOT, in-town, storage, double road frontage, brick, fenced backyard, fronts on Hwy 29, possibilities are endless. This property was a 3/2 ranch rental unit. $399,000 Text RBFDGQW to 52187 Call Gerry 706-207-2820

UNIQUE RIVER PROPERTY & ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SPOTS IN FRANKLIN COUNTY. Perfectly manicured yard with gentle walk to the river and magnificent views. 3200 sq ft home with porch. You feel like you are in the trees listening to the shoals. Finished basement with separate living space for in law suite. Detached 2 car garage. This house is perfect for entertaining, events or would make a great Airbnb. $349,900 Amanda 706-680-1800 & Zach 706-498-7804 Text RBCZMPV to 52187

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PRIVATE 27.8 ACRE PROPERTY made up of three parcels.

The largest tract has a 3BD/2BA mobile home overlooking creek. Additional home-site with power & well is situated on top of a knoll. Many possibilities for this property. $180,000 Call Shirley 706-296-7558 Text RBDTLRJ to 52187

ATHENS/CLARKE COUNTY Commercial - 1.945 acres, double road frontage, Hwy 29

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Space (3Br/2Ba on the main & full basement partially finished) Work area in the basement, 8.41 peaceful acres with creek, fenced pasture, woods, paved road frontage. Just a must see! $239,900 Call Deborah (706) 207-2825 Text RBDXBGL to 52187

43.02 commercial acres, can be sub divided, double road frontage, county water $860,340 Gerry 706-207-2820

SO MUCH POTENTIAL IN THIS 65+/- ACRE TRACT IN DANIELSVILLE. Frontage on Hwy 29 and the South Fork of the Broad River. Possibility of additional tract that would give you frontage on another road ( Veterans Dr. ) and a beautiful lake. $422,500 Amanda 706-680-1800 or Zach 706-498-7804

Lake lot in Brush Creek! Great

JACKSON COUNTY

3.12 ac wooded, basement, lake

3 great Double Oaks golf lots, 2 are side by side, bring your builder and enjoy life in a wonderful golf community. $30,000 and $45,000.

Call Gabe 706-338-3635

lot on 90 ac lake. $69,000 Deborah 706-207-2825

high visibility! $500,000

LAND

Gerry 706-207-2820

MADISON COUNTY Commercial - 45.86 acres, level,

open, on the corner of Hwy 98 &

Hwy 172, great location $596,180 Gerry 706-207-2825 10 acre commercial tract on HWY 72 $140,000 Gerry 706-207-2820

9+ commercial acres, can be sub divided, double road frontage, level, high traffic count $380,880 Gerry 706-207-2820 Beautiful wooded tract of mostly hardwoods with small pond on back of property. $112,500 Gabe 706-338-3665 Last lot in Kingston Greens! .83 ac wooded corner lot. Only $39,000.

Deborah 706-207-2825

FRANKLIN COUNTY 2 acre buildable lot in Tanglewood Subdivision

LINCOLN COUNTY

$13,900 #969073

Tignall Lake lots Stillwater Coves, $29,500 Gabe 706-338-3635

Amanda 706-680-1800 or Zach 706-498-7804 Knottywood Dr: 2 lots close to Haartwell lake and Tugaloo State Park, D/W's ok, $15,000 each call Patrice 706-202-0573

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PLANNING A SPRING LAWN PROJECT?

TIPS TO PUT INTO PRACTICE NOW Winter weather might be in full force, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start planning your spring lawn and gardening projects. If you plan to revamp your yard or lawn this spring, don’t wait for the sun to come out. You can get started during the winter for best results.

Consider the following: Book your landscapers.

If you are planning a big lawn or landscaping project this spring, contact your local landscapers or lawn service company and book them now. Most landscapers get super busy as spring lands, so beat the crowd and snap them up ASAP.

Prepare While You Can. If there’s a chill in the air, keep an eye on the forecast and leave yourself enough time to prepare should frost, ice or snow be on the horizon. Have ice melt or salt ready to put down on your walkways or driveway so that you have a clear path to walk.

Do Some Cleaning and Prune.

While the threat of winter weather is still too great to do a lot in the yard, it doesn’t mean that no maintenance should be done. Go around your yard and clean up sticks, leaves and other debris that has fallen in the winter. Also, remove dead branches from your bushes, hedges and shrubs.

Doing some prep work now will mean less time you have to spend cleaning your yard in the spring.

Mulch.

If there is no snow or frost on the ground, you can lay down some fresh mulch. This will protect your flower beds for the rest of the winter, and come summer, will protect the soil and keep weeds at bay.

Winter is a great time to start planning for your spring projects. So go ahead and contact your landscaper to get the ball rolling on your lawn or garden Avoid Walking on the Lawn.

If your lawn is covered in frost of snow, project, and give yourself some piece try your best to avoid walking on it. This of mind that you have them booked can weaken and hurt grass if it is regularly and ready to go once spring arrives. walked over when it is frosted or covered in snow.

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House Hunting?

You don’t have to do it alone.

At Colony Bank Mortgage, our goal is to make the process as smooth as possible. An experienced mortgage lender can help you get pre-approved to ensure you greater negotiating power with sellers and help guide you through the loan products to the one best suited to your needs.

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TAX TIME:

5 BENEFITS OF BUYING A HOME Tax time is here and many people, when they see their tax bills, will be wondering what they can do to pay less next year. Buying a home continues to provide great tax benefits as well as other advantages for Americans looking to build wealth. Below, top-ranked national real estate expert and consumer advocate Rhonda Duffy shares five benefits of buying a home.

“If you’re caught in a renting rut or uncertain about joining the ranks of homeowners, you should consider the benefits of buying a home,” says Duffy. “Although home prices are slowly inching upward, now is still an excellent time to buy. This is especially true if you’re a first-time homebuyer. Here are five benefits of homeownership:” Tax advantages: “When tax time rolls around, homeowners are entitled to deduct certain expenses related to their mortgage payments and owning a home. Mortgage interest is typically deductible. In the early years of your loan, this is a sizable amount because a large portion of your mortgage payment is interest.

You can deduct mortgage points, which are fees you pay to receive a lower interest rate.

You can also deduct your property tax, and you might be eligible to deduct your private mortgage insurance.”

Appreciation: “When you rent, your money goes to someone else. There’s no benefit to you other than a roof over your head. When you buy, you earn appreciation as the value of your home goes up. Instead of paying rent, you’ll pay a mortgage and invest in future returns. For example, if you buy a house for $150,000 and five years later, it’s valued at $200,000, you have a $50,000 return on your investment.”

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Catching an upswing in home values: Although the increase in home prices nationally slowed last year, prices are expected to continue to rise this year. “If you want to buy before you’re priced out of the market, now is the time to make your move,” Rhonda says.

Low interest rates: “While mortgage interest rates are creeping upward, they remain at relatively low levels, especially compared to rates that were in the 8 to 9 percent range 20 years ago. Even as recently as 2007, rates were in the 6 percent range.

Pride of ownership: “Perhaps the most satisfying of all the benefits of buying a home is the sense of gratification you feel when you relax in your own home. You can remodel and update as you please, you don’t have to rely on a landlord for repairs, and you have a sense of stability.”

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The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest Designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field.

Lynn Harder

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(706) 540-0626 lynora.sapp@gmail.com The Leaders Real Estate Group, Inc.

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CRS is the symbol of excellence in residential real estate. Our members have proven they have the experience, training and commitment to be among the best in their profession.

Since 1977 the Council of Residential Specialists has been conferring the CRS Designation to agents to meet its stringent requirements.

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The Real Estate Book Congratulates The Athens Area Association of REALTORS® and these Outstanding REALTORS® for Their Accomplishments in 2019 Jessica Arnold* Deandra Bailey Lauren Bell Ashley Bennett James T. Boswell Seth Brown* Josh Burkhalter Maria Cardarelli Kim Chandler-Medley Dean Christian* Paul Cooke* Chad Clark* Mot Davis Megan Dickert Qiana Dixon-Dow* Barbie Eisenberg* Knute Enslow* Donna Smith Fee Stephanie Ferrando Brad Garrison David Hadden Bonnie Hannah* September Hoeler Alicia Appling Alicia Appling Denise Beck Lisa Bernstein Carol Bitner Brenda Blanton Angela Clark Stella Collins Jerry Craig Bonnie Dunn Mike Geyer Jane Greenway Danielle Grier

CIRCLE OF ACHIEVEMENT Sharon Hudson Anne-Marie Jacobs* Angie Johnson Cindy Karp Annie Kennedy Laura Leiden Cyndi Logan* Helen London Tina Lord Mackenzie Luke Braden Marett Melinda McCausland Tina McCullough* Judy McDonald Brandon McEachern Aleena Merilien* Hannah Moore* Susan Mosley Taylor Murray Julie Noland Shae Pace* Matt Presnell Chard Rader CIRCLE OF DISTINCTION Teresa Hartford Pamela Jessurum Beth Kanady Christina LaFontaine Lisa Langford Leah Leggett Mark Mahaffey Linda Maples Jared Marsden Jarrett Martin Nedra McKinley* Cindy Mitchell-McGarvey Patricia Munoz

Hank Randolph Lauren Ritchison Lynora Sapp Fred Sewell Brandon Smith Stephanie Spivey Robyn Strickland Amanda Taylor Eddy Thaxton Brenda Thompson Cara Thompson Joey Tucker Melanie Veness* Brooke Wade* Greg Waddell* Alex Wall* Aaron Watwood* Jennifer Farr White Deanna Williamson Phillip Wilson* Robin Woodall Kelsey Woodard* Scott Nichols Stephanie Paulus* Jeremiah Peters Roby Redwine Stacey Richardson Curt Spell Frank Thompson Iris Walker Dean Weaver Laura Wilfong Carol Williams Melissa Williamson Aldo Zevallos

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REALTOR® OF THE YEAR: LEVI BROOKS, GIVE BACK REAL ESTATE F. NORMAN GRAYSON AWARD

LIFETIME MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD:

NEW FACE OF THE YEAR:

BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR:

Linda Carol Porterfield, Keller Williams Greater Athens

Carlton Purvis

Alex Wall,

Mike Leggett

Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

The BrickKicker Inspection Services

Bob Allen Ashleigh Baker Jason Bernstein Ryan Blue James T. Boswell, Jr. Dean Bright Lynn Brogdon Bryan Bufford Chuck Chandler Ceci Churchwell Ale Clayton Joe Cozart Mickey Dillard

CIRCLE OF HONOR Sarah Ellis Riner Gay Christina Hammond Phil Hammond Lynn Harder Michael Healy Christy Jenkins Vonda Landrum Stephanie Leathers Vince Lowery Heather McElroy Julie Moon Jerrod Morse

Delores Jennings Joe Polaneczky

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE Reign Streiter Jill Swope

Blake Underwood Jennifer Westmoreland

NEW BRONZE PHOENIX RECIPIENTS

NEW SILVER PHOENIX RECIPIENT

NEW GOLD PHOENIX RECIPIENT

Dean Bright Bryan Bufford Angela Clark Laura Leiden Missy Peters Mary Catherine Smith Curt Spell

* Ashleigh Baker Mot Davis Vonda Landrum Jennifer Westmoreland Carol Williams

Cindy Mitchell McGarvey

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS James Hamby President Michelle DeRepentigny President-Elect Heather McElroy VP of Administration Sarah Ellis VP of Legislative Affairs Riner Gay VP of Communication Dexter Haynes Past President Joe Cozart MLS President

Ashley Noggle Missy Peters Kim Shupe Mary Catherine Smith Stephen Smith Nathan Sonke Christina Sorrells* Scott Talley Christine Tucker Eric Vaughn Callie Waller Sam Williamson

*New Award Recipient

DIRECTORS

BOARD STAFF

Bob Allen Ryan Blue Carole Cape Melinda Cook Jane Greenway Mackenzie Luke Charlie Upchurch Eric Vaughn Carol Williams Justin Woodall Linda Carol Porterfield Joey Tucker

Lauren Daniel CEO/AE Pam Wiley Director of Member Services Brenda Paulk MLS Coordinator Andrea Swilley Director of Marketing & Communications Shirl White Staff Assistant

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Ways It Pays to work with a REALTOR®

If youʼre looking to Buy or Sell this year, do you want to add these to your “To Do” list? Save time, money, and Peace of mind by working with a Professonal from the beginning.

RESEARCH MORTGAGE LENDERS.

Determine how much you can afford.

PUT EXISTING HOUSE ON MARKET.

FIND NEW HOME WITH ALL Get signed THE FEATURES YOU DESIRE. HIRE SURVEYOR TO contract to Schedule showings SURVEY PROPERTY. Seller. Price your existing home for your current without current market Review homeowner’s association house & also to expertise. documents for new home. see new ones.

Hire attorney or title company Arrange home & to complete closing research. CHECK

Host Open Houses to sell existing home.

Negotiate terms of sale or purchase, including repairs & concessions.

pest inspections on new home.

Research School Districts.

ORDER TITLE SEARCH.

draft contract.

CONDUCT FINAL

Decide where to advertise your house to reach the best potential buyers (& pay for it).

CONSIDER OFFERS ON CURRENT HOME.

CREDIT

Analyze comparable home sales & make offer REPORT. on new home.

Find attorney to

REVIEW & APPROVE WALK-THROUGHS CLOSING COSTS. OF HOME.

Secure homeowner’s insurance.

Meet home & pest inspectors for review of current home.

Review & approve all contracts. Obtain title insurance.

COORDINATE CLOSING WITH LENDER, TITLE COMPANY & BUYER OF YOUR HOUSE.

Research neighbrohoods REVIEW & SIGN & local amenities.

CLOSING DOCUMENTS.

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Contact One of Our Featured REALTORS® for All of Your Real Estate Needs

Denise Beck Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty 706-614-1625

Marie Armour ERA Sunrise 706-340-2450

Shavon Echols Greater Athens Properties 706-247-1506

Cindy Karp Cindy Karp Realty 706-461-7253

denise.beck@coldwellbanker.com

mariearmour@ymail.com

shavonsells@gmail.com

cindy@cindykarp.com

Mable Mitchell Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties 706-338-6930

Kim Laak Signature Real Estate Of Athens 706-255-6278 kimlaak@hotmail.com

Regina Clonts Keller Williams Greater Athens 706-714-8929 regina@reginaclonts.com

Yasmine Payne Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties 706-540-6845

Jason Lin Greater Athens Properties 706-308-8155 jylin.realestate@gmail.com 我说中文

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