The Real Estate Book - Greater Athens - 42.2

Athens, Ga & Surrounding Counties

HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE Volume 42, Issue 2

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

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Nancy Denney

lynn.harder@coldwellbanker.com Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

Carriage House Realty, Inc

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

Bob Booth

Brenda Thompson

Susan Mosley

(706) 224-4525

(706) 540-9632 leadersbob@gmail.com The Leaders Real Estate Group, Inc.

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(706) 540-3613

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Carriage House Realty, Inc.

Carol Bitner (706) 202-9358

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Keller Williams Greater Athens

The Council of Residential Specialists is an affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSÂŽ

Lynora Sapp

(706) 540-4381

(706) 215-4847 susan@susanmosley.com Athens Elite Real Estate

Carlton Purvis

(706) 540-0955 purviscarlton@gmail.com Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

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.

Call Us To Get Your Home SOLD SOLD!!

575 N. Harris St Athens, GA 30601

Mable Mitchell

REALTOR®

706-338-6930

IN TRADITIONS OF BRASELTON $613,000 CALL YASMINE!

706-540-6845 yaspay60@gmail.com Circle of Acheivement Certified in Short Sells & Foreclosures

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Yasmine Payne

GREAT HOME IN NEED OF A LITTLE TLC. This property is located in a very desirable area with new homes all around this property.

Home is located on a nice corner lot with just under an acre of land. $160,000 Call Mable 706-338-6930 Text RBGFKWR to 52187

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D L SO OCONEE 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! $595,900 Text RBDZRHP to 52187 CALL YASMINE 706-540-6845

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RECENTLY RENOVATED! Tile floors in kitchen, baths and laundry. 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms. New Paint and New LVT and Carpet floors. New Stainless Steel Appliances.Cozy wood burning fireplace excellent for those cold and rainy days. Property is on a Cul De Sac which gives private and place for kids to play. $165,000 Call Yasmine 706-540-6845

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OPEN LARGE LIVING ROOM, spacious dining room, nice space in the kitchen, large den with extra sitting room and and a very spacious laundry with a wall of windows. One spacious bedroom off of the living room the second bedroom is down the hall with the bathroom centrally located between the bedrooms.

Possibly room for another bedroom. $179,000 Call Mable 706-338-6930 Text RBFZSQG to 52187

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ADORABLE SPACIOUS HOME ON A VERY LARGE CITY LOT. This home features 3BD/2BA, central heat and air, a beautiful fenced backyard and 4 fireplaces! the home does have. The property is SOLD AS IS. $299,900 Text RBFWTQX to 52187.

Call Mable 706-338-6930

GREAT BUILDING LOT IN WINTERVILLE. $130,000 CALL MABLE 706-338-6930

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. $130,000.

Text RBDQHCB to 52187. Call Mable 706-338-6930

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Now is the time to sell your home!

Inventory is low, interest rates are low & buyers are looking to move Call me for a market analysis and let’s get your home sold for the highest value while the market supports it!

Denise Beck

ASSOCIATE BROKER, REALTOR©, GRI, CIRCLE OF HONOR 2020

706-614-1625

denisebeckproperties@gmail.com

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D L O S Exquisite Luxury Home in the Village of the Georgia Club

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D L O S Swim/tennis community in Oconee County! $412,500

706-543-4000

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D L O S 20 Acre Farm in Madison County $489,000

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ATHENS CLASSIC

P R O P E R T I E S 1690 South Lumpkin, Athens, GA 30606

706.543.3800 athensclassicproperties.com

Matt Presnell 706.207.0447

Donna Phillips 706.224.3436

B. Presnell 706.540.0757

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SOUTHERN CLASSIC ESTATE IN THE COVETED TANGLEBROOK NEIGHBORHOOD ON 1.96 ACRE WOODED LOT. Custom designed, 4BD/4.5BA, fine appointments and an array of lavish upgrades. Owner's suite on main. Terrace level suite for in-laws or teens. $849,900. CALL DONNA - 706.224.3436

CALL FIVE POINTS HOME! 4BD/2BA, beautifully painted with updated colors, owner's suite on main, unfinished basement and large landscaped backyard with multiple spaces for entertaining and play. Roof is 3 years old and HVAC is 1 year old. $582,300. CALL MATT - 706.207.0447

CINDY KARP (706) 461-7253 Cindy@CindyKarp.com Broker, GRI, ABR, WCR Life Member of the Million Dollar Club Circle of Distinction Women's Council of REALTORS Athens Network 2017 Member of the Year

Office: (706) 549-3200 www.CindyKarp.com Get Details Instantly!

Text Property Code to 52187

Arlene Williams (706) 431-8600 Arlene@CindyKarp.com

Janis Hanna (440) 342-0118 Janis@CindyKarp.com

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TOP 5 REASONS

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1. Realtors have market

know-how.

Agents have a much better understanding of your market and how it works.

2. Realtors negotiate the details.

Selling your house through an agent is the best way to ensure you keep the equity your home has earned.

3. iBuyer premiums are

nearly twice a Realtor’s commission.

Working with a Realtor makes financial sense and keeps money in your pocket.

4. Realtors get you the

most for your home.

iBuyers buy your property for much less than what it’s actually worth.

5. Build a relationship

with a market expert.

You’ll be connected with a market expert for the next time you need to buy or sell.

Contact One of Our Featured REALTORSÂŽ for All of Your Real Estate Needs

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Kim Laak

Ina Miller

Cindy Karp

Carriage House Realty

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Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

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ncdenney@bellsouth.net

kimlaak@hotmail.com

inarealestate@gmail.com

cindy@cindykarp.com

Denise Beck

Marie Armour

Shavon Echols

Carole Cape

Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

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Greater Athens Properties

Greater Athens Properties

mariearmour@ymail.com

shavonsells@gmail.com

carolecapesells@gmail.com

Brooke Wade

Chalise Sarazen

706-540-4381

706-614-1625

denise.beck@coldwellbanker.com

Mable Mitchell

706-255-6278

706-340-2450

Greater Athens Properties

Keller Williams Greater Athens

mableleake@gmail.com

brooke@wadehouse.com

706-338-6930

Linda Porterfield

706-224-2261

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Keller Williams Greater Athens

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deandra.bailey@gmail.com

706-714-2800

404-569-8847

706-372-4034

706.247.1506

706-461-7253

706.206.2033

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RE/MAX TRU

Greater Athens Properties

chalisesarazen@gmail.com

kaynorrisrealestate@gmail.com

404-307-8728

Carole Queen

Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners Queen's Choice Group

678-858-3745

carolesqueen@gmail.com

706-224-3729

Yasmine Payne

Greater Athens Properties

706-540-6845

yaspay60@gmail.com

A BRIGHT COLOR PALETTE USHERS IN THE

New Year Given the turmoil of 2020, it comes as no surprise that paint companies and professional decorators are focused on palettes of bold and happy colors for the new year.

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f you plan to refresh your home with a new coat of paint, or to change out accessories, consider Pantone’s color of the year: aqua.

This soft blue-green is intended to be used as a room color, a single-wall accent—especially in the kitchen—and/or in cabinetry or furnishings.

The company’s entire palette of muted and dramatic shades of blue and green, in fact, reflects a collective wish to add freshness and a pop of color to our lives.

A soft gray-blue called Cerulean is said to evoke the color of the sky on a serene, crystal clear day, while French Blue is described as a refreshingly deep shade of azure. Shades of green called Green Ash and Mint are said to be pulled directly from nature.

Neutrals remain in style as well, beginning with fresh new shades of gray and beige including an organic olive-green called Willow, a versatile offwhite called Buttercream and a serene camelcolored hue dubbed Desert Mist.

An intense blue-black called Inkwell is suggested for a dramatic front-door statement, while a subtle shade called Ultimate Gray is popular for walls and furniture.

Other color palettes reflect a similar call for warm colors that promote a sense of calm and wellness after a turbulent year.

One such palette features yellow and orange tones to capture brightness and energy, including an optimistic yellow and a vibrant yellow-orange called Marigold, said to be ideal for adding small pops of color via window treatments or painted accent furniture.

Another is an array of vibrant pinks and purples ranging from Raspberry Sorbet, a rich magenta color, to a warm shade of violet called Amethyst Orchid, happy pops of color that will add warmth and personality to a neutral room. Both will be appearing soon in a wide range of accessories such as pillows and throws designed to add personality to a bed or sofa.

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Contact Any Women’s Council of REALTORS® Member for Your Real Estate Needs

2021 ATHENS NETWORK GOVERNING BOARD

Annetria “Annie” Kennedy President Hablo Español Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

706.248.8702

Marie Armour

President-Elect Keller Williams Greater Athens

Secretary Southern Classic Realtors

Deandra Bailey

Lauren Turner

706.224.2261

404.569.8847

706.357.7063

Brooke Wade

Denise Beck

ERA Sunrise Realty

Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

706.340.2450

706.614.1625

Angela Clark

Jim Hodges

Laura Beth Caudell

2019 President Athens Network Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

678.873.0409

Cindy Karp

Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

Cindy Karp Realty

706.255.3943

843.991.2044

706.461.7253

Treasurer Synovous

Cheri Cherry

Give Back Real Estate

706.621.0018

Laura Leiden Keller Williams Greater Athens

706.540.4181

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2021 GOVERNING BOARD Members are recognized for their professionalism and success in real estate and exemplify the highest standard on industry professionalism

Kim Laak

Membership Director Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

706.255.6278

Mable Mitchell

Mackenzie Luke

Membership Director (Realtor Members) Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

Membership Director 2020 President Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

Melinda Cook

Heather Fletcher

678.296.5053

706.410.4136

706.296.6365

Jacki Macker

Kay Norris

Greater Athens Property

Chastain, Jenkins, and Leathers

706.338.6930

706.372.1996

2018 President Athens Network Greater Athens Properties

Carole Queen

Chuck Searcy

Shannon Pickett Guaranteed RateÂŽ

706.202.3045

Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners Queen’s Choice Group

678.858.3745

706.224.3729

Classic Home Inspection Services

706.202.1155

Programs Director Keller Williams Greater Athens Realty

Yasmine Payne

Greater Athens Property

706.540.6845

Brenda Thompson

Carriage House Realty, INC

706.540.3613

the Athens Network!

TIPS FOR SAVING FOR YOUR FIRST HOME B

uying your first home is an exciting transition, but a home will be one of the largest financial investments you will make. Making sure that you are as prepared as possible is key. Saving for your home may feel like a big undertaking, but there are a few tricks you can use to make it easier.

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DETERMINE YOUR BUDGET No good financial decisions can be made without a proper budget. Assess your most vital expenses and go from there. Ensure that you have a dedicated savings account for emergencies (experts recommend that you have at least three months of your income saved) and a separate savings for your future downpayment. Check with a financial planner to help you make the most of your budget long-term.

ADDRESS YOUR DEBT Debt can prevent you from achieving your house-buying dreams in two ways. First, and most obviously, bills for excess debt detract from your monthly budget. Secondly, if your debt-to-income ratio is unfavorable, you will be prevented from getting a mortgage or a reasonable rate when you go to buy a home. Address your debt selectively.

You may be tempted to pay everything off before buying a home, but closing accounts can have a negative effect on your credit as well. Keeping lines of credit open, but with low balances, can be an excellent way to ensure a high credit score and a low monthly bill.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK Saving for a home is a great goal, but you must be specific.

Do your homework and check your area’s housing market. Additionally, find out what assistance you may qualify for. Between grants and FHA loan options, you may find you don’t need to save a standard 20 percent for a downpayment. Shop around and be sure you find a broker that will go the extra mile to find you the best deal.

A little research and some great planning can guarantee that you will be holding the keys to your dream home before you know it.

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2405 W. BROAD STREET

706-543-4000

706-543-4000

NEW YEAR! NEW PRICE !!

CHARMING IN-TOWN BUNGALOW

MADISON COUNTY ON 1.5 ACRES!

MAGNIFICENT ESTATE HOME IN ONE OF OCONEE COUNTY’S premiere Swim/Tennis neighborhoods.

5br/5full baths & 2 1/2 baths over a full unfin.bsmt.

Exquisite finishes, a must see. Offered at only $650,000.

The Shupe Team 706-207-0823 Text RBGBJBV to 52187

MOVE-IN READY! Newly renovated 3br/2ba home w/bonus room, brand new granite counter tops plus new carpet, new interior paint and stainless steel appliances plus more! $209,800. The Shupe Team 706-207-0823. www. shupeteam.com Text RBGBJBX to 52187

CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY COTTAGE COMPLETELY RENOVATED 4BR/2.5BA ~ New flooring, paint, kitchen & baths with granite countertops. A MUST SEE! Offered at $258,900 w/ Award Winning Schools! The Shupe Team 706-207-0823 Text RBGBJBY to 52187

EUROPEAN ESTATE IN THE COUNTRY

PERFECT GAMEDAY BASEMENT!

LAKE VIEW LOT IN CUSCOWILLA

EXQUISITE ESTATE, 5BR, 4.5BA, 2 kitchens, library, dining rm, Master on Main; game rm, bar, theatre, pool, tennis court, lake; fenced;gated; minime house. Call or text Bonnie 706-540-1263, or Linda (404) 405-3729‬ Text RBFSPFH to 52187

FANTASTIC WATKINSVILLE LOCATION. Five bed/5.5bath, plus a study, screened porch and finished basement!

Desired Oconee schools, lots of space & upgrades! Swim and tennis community. $524,900. Call Tina Lord, 404-5580286. Text RBGBJCT to 52187

CURRENTLY THE ONLY LAKE VIEW LOT AVAILABLE, w/ green space & community dock directly across the street, granting beautiful Lake Oconee views from level lot. Golf memberships available. $249,900. Scott Nichols 706-2022232. Text RBGFVJY to 52187

$399,900

$405,000

FIVE POINTS NEW CONSTRUCTION!

LOW MAINTENANCE LIVING! HOA takes care of lawn! 3 BR/2.5 BA, open plan. LR & DR flow to upscale kitchen.

Master on main, hardwood floors on main level. Screened porch & brick patio. Call/text Jennifer 706.389.9953 Text RBGFVJZ to 52187

NEW CRAFTSMAN COTTAGE BY JW YORK HOMES. HOA takes care of lawn! 3 BR/2.5 BA, LR & DR flow to upscale kitchen. Master on main, hardwood floors on main level. Screened porch & brick patio. Call/text Jennifer 706.389.9953 Text RBGFVKB to 52187

METICULOUSLY CRAFTED 5BR/3.5BA HOME boasts custom upgrades & outdoor entertaining spaces. Only a short sewalk stroll from the hub of Five Points & awardwinning Barrow Elementary. Angela 706-255-3943 OR Jane 706-296-0994 Text RBGBJCG to 52187

OCONEE MINI-ESTATE ON WATER!

$405,000

DEVELOP OR BUILD ON ME !!

MAGNIFICENT MAIN RESIDENCE, 3-car garage with bonus room and bath, additional shop/studio/event space all nestled on scenic Big Robinson Creek. Angela 706-2553943, Jane 706-296-0994. Text RBFYFMXto 52187

JW YORK BUILDERS! Open plan, LR/DR flows to kitchen.

HW floors, master on main. Kitchen w/quartz counters, SS appliances, pantry w/barn doors. Screened porch, brick patio, garage w/ electric car charger. Jennifer 706.389.9953 Text RBGFVKC to 52187

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS GROWING AREA. BETHLEHEM GA 31.86 ACRES • Great for subdivision or building your dream home on the Apalachee River, Big Oak Trees, 2 Entrance • A Must See. Close to 316 and shopping. Call Barbie 678-6184323 or Alex 706-202-9303. Text RBDVXKYto 52187

19.23 AC OCONEE COUNTY

ADORABLE STATHAM HOUSE

BEST BRICK ONE LEVEL CONDO

CUSTOM BUILT HOME, 5 ACRE LAKE, 6 BED, 8 BATH, 1 HALF BATH, 6 fireplaces.19.22 Acre Estate is close to Athens and located in the desirable Oconee County. Must See to appreciate this stunning Estate. Call Barbie 678618-4323 or Alex 706-202-9303. Text RBFMGTPto 52187

AUTHENTIC AND COZY LIVING IN THE LITTLE TOWN OF STATHAM, GA. 3 Large BR/closets 2BA, Living/Dining room for todays family. Enjoy the 1+ AC yard w/fruit trees.

Don’t miss out on this house w/great bones and priced to sell. Call Barbie 678-618-4323 or Alex 706-202-9303.

FABULOUS 3 BR, 2 BA CONDO, like new condition.

Westside Location. Soaring Ceilings, large rooms, GR has f/p & built-ins, split, open floor plan, sunroom, deck, private wooded lot and more. $304,900. Call Mot 706-202-3901 Text RBGFVKD to 52187

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1 ACRE WOODED RESIDENTIAL LOT

HOLIDAY ESTATES. WELL CARED FOR 4BR/2BA HOME, dining rm, updated kit w/all appliances, den w/fireplace laundry, shop area in garage . All brick home w/large backyard overlooking creek. Ellen Purvis 706-255-1000.

Text RBGFVKLto 52187

IMMACULATE HOME ON LAKE HARTWELL. 3BD 2BA w/ master on main. Updated kitchen w/granite/stainless. Open concept living/dining room. Screen porch/huge deck. Level lot on deep water. Call Vicki Patterson 404.925.1676 Text RBGBJCV to 52187

Bring your own builder and ideas for your new home. This 1 Acre Wooded Residential Lot is in a desirable growing Monroe Community in a quiet neighborhood. Minutes from Downtown Monroe. Call Vicki Patterson 404-9251676. Text RBGFVKN to 52187

GWINNETT COUNTY

FIVE POINTS

35 PRIVATE ACRES IN NICHOLSON

LOCATED IN MILL CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT. This home is the perfect combination of lovely, light and bright in an open concept ranch with vaulted ceilings. Beautifully landscaped lawn. Call Vicki Patterson 404-925-1676

RENOVATED BY JARED YORK IN 2016, 3 bedrms 2.5 baths, open floor plan, screen porch, brick patio with outdoor fireplace, one car garage, new landscaping. $739,900. Laura Wilfong 706-540-8991. Text RBGDBKW to 52187

A BEAUTIFUL TRACT OF 35 ACRES just outside the city limits of Nicholson. Has all the utilities on property. 6 Acre Shared lake. Three separate entrances off Lakeview Road.

Ready for your Dream Home. Nathan 706-540-0550 Text RBFVYBQ to 52187

NEW LISTING IN MADISON COUNTY

ELEGANCE AND GRACE

WESTSIDE ELEGANCE

NEWLY RENOVATED UNIQUELY CONSTRUCTED HOME IN HULL! Minutes to UGA, Athens & Award Winning Schools!! This 4br/2ba home sits privately on a 1.16 ac wooded lot. Offered at $164,800. The Shupe Team www. shupeteam.com 706-207-0823 Text RBGFVKP to 52187

THIS GRAND FIVE POINTS HOME WELCOMES WITH 5 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHS and over 5000 sqft on 1.29 acres.

Basement with private entrance.Two of the bedrooms are on the main. Call Deanna W. 706-255-7266 Text RBGBJBQ to 52187

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT HOME has nicely appointed details. This home host 3 bedroom, 3 bath and 2 half baths.

Enter the foyer to a large great room, formal dining, master on main, office on main.Call Deanna W. 706-255-7266 Text RBGDBKG to 52187

IT’S A LIFESTYLE

CHARLESTON INSPIRED

$65,000

LOCATED IN THE HEART OF FIVE POINTS. Just minutes to shops, restaurants, Memorial Park, Birchmore Trail and so much more. This is a great home to enjoy the Five Point lifestyle and entertain on the deck, a must see. Deanna W. 706-255-7266 or Barbara D. 706-207-3877 Text RBGFVKQ to 52187

MASTER ON MAIN, OPEN FLOOR PLAN with lots of natural sunlight, two bedrooms up with additional living space upstairs that could be a home office or playroom. Super desirable low maintenance neighborhood. Deanna W. 706-255-7266 or Barbara D. 706-207-3877 Text RBGFVKR to 52187

GOLF COURSE LOT IN HARDWOOD HOLLOW AT REYNOLDS PLANTATION with optional transferable Reynolds Golf Membership available for $3480/yr. $65,000 Call/Text Jennifer W. 706.389.9953 Text RBGFVKS to 52187

$450,000

SECLUDED CUSTOM BUILT LOG HOME

GORGEOUS 35 + ACRES $7,800/AC

LOW MAINTENANCE LIVING IN VILLAGE PARK AT TIMOTHY. Open great room,formal dining room, owner’s suite & additional bed & full bath on main. 2 beds & 1 full bath upstairs, along with a loft/office space. Jennifer W. 706.389.9953 Text RBGDBKF to 52187

YOUR DREAM HOME IS NOW AVAILABLE! Privacy galore!

One mile from Lake Russell. This 3 bedroom/2 bathroom custom built log home has a full finished basement with a studded bathroom on just over 3 acres overlooking a pond.

Melinda 706-410-4136 Text RBGFVKT to 52187

12 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN ATHENS. Balanced pasture/wood. It Cannot be subdivided. Add land available.

Conservation use rural land. Build your home, Harvest, etc.

Call Maria Cardarelli for info. 706-255-5522

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706-543-4000

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REASONS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER

BUYING A NEW HOME House hunting can be fun in the beginning. But now it seems like it’s dragging on. You’re exhausted. It seems like the search will never end and each home you view isn’t how you envisioned it. Whatever the reason: there aren’t enough bedrooms, or the home just isn’t your style. Face it—It’s tough to say you’re going to spend big bucks for a place that you just aren’t 100 percent in love with.

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However, there is another option. You can always build.

Building a new home offers an array of options. You can customize it the way you like and plan it to your exact specifications. It gives you the freedom to make it yours‚—as opposed to building off someone else’s choices and ideas. Need some more convincing? Here other top reasons why you should build your new home: You get to choose the neighborhood. Maybe you saw the perfect home, but the neighborhood was anything but ideal. It’s all about location, location, location! For some, location is even more important than what’s inside the home itself. When you build your own home, you get to choose the neighborhood. The options are endless, which means you’ll get both the house you like and the ideal neighborhood you want.

Newer energy-efficient systems will save you money. When it comes to older homes, water and electrical systems often aren’t up to par with the newest technology. Things like air conditioning, heat and water end up costing way more in an older home. In a new home, you can select the most energy efficient systems. This will help you save money on those monthly bills and in the long run.

You create the house layout. Again, it’s all about customization. When building a new home, you get to set things to your exact specifications. Do you want an open-concept home? You got it. Do you have a vision about how the kitchen will be set up? Voice it. Building a new home means you can pick and choose when it comes to the layout of the house and floor plans.

It’s brand new, meaning no repairs are needed - at least not anytime soon. Older homes frequently come with their fair share of repairs and necessary upgrades. With all the maintenance, suddenly owning a home can feel like a part-time job. When you build a new home, everything is new. You likely won’t have to pay for repairs or renovations for years to come. This means you’ll be able to sit back and relax and enjoy your new digs!

You get to select flooring, paint colors, and more!

Building a new home means customization!

It can be fun, and it can also help you feel like you have more ownership over your home. You become more immersed in the building and design process, which can, help you understand your home more and allow you to create a space you truly love.

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Start the process of building your new home today and take the first step towards your dream home!

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OCONEE COUNTY / $599,000 / 50.06 ACRES

JACKSON COUNTY / $179,000 / 10 ACRES

Very rare opportunity to own this beautiful parcel with a natural spring flowing all year round that feeds the 2.5 acre pond and multiple options for homesites. It is in excellent shape for hunting and fishing with trails that can be used for horses, dirt bikes or 4-wheelers throughout the property.

The last lot in this beautiful equestrian neighborhood with community riding trails & access to the Middle Oconee River.

Addional 1.5 acre parcel available.

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OCONEE COUNTY / $1,500,000 / 30 ACRES Commercial potential with over 1900+ feet of U.S. Highway 78 frontage (22, 200 vehicles per day on Highway 78).

Easy access to Hwy 316 and convenient to Highway 53.

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OCONEE COUNTY / $3,429,400 / 171.4 ACRES This property is ideal for large estate lot subdivision with award winning schools & golf courses nearby. Can be subdivided up to 5 times with minimum lot size of 25 acres.

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OCONEE COUNTY / 17+ TO 12 ACRE LOTS Build your dream home on a private historic lot in Allison Creek Plantation Track 5 / $199,630 / 17.16 ACRES Track 3 / $142,800 / 12.08 ACRES SOLD! Track 2 / $142,800 / 12 ACRES STEPHEN J. SMITH (706) 248-8175 Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty | (706) 543-4000

JACKSON COUNTY / $575,000 / 50+ ACRES This is the one you have been waiting for. 50.58 acres, a pond and a fixer upper home.

The 50 acres could be split into 3 parcels.

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CREATE A STYLISH HOME OFFICE

IN A LIMITED SPACE With more people working from home and the trend expected to continue, many who’ve been co-opting the kitchen table are looking for better ideas.

From designers focused on meeting this need, here are four simple and workable ideas that won’t break the bank:

Create a moveable work zone. Turn the

area behind your sofa or in a corner of your bedroom into a comfy work space by day that knows its place in the evening. Start with a lightweight, sit-or-stand desk (many are now available at office furnishings stores) that can be moved out of the way after the work day. A flexible wire shelf unit installed along one wall can hold supplies, such as notebooks, pens and a printer, and you can roll your desk and chair right up against them when it’s time to replace the coffee cup with a glass of wine.

Clear out a closet. The closet in a second bedroom can easily house a hideaway office.

Install modular wire shelving along the back wall, add a desk and some extra interior

lighting and keep your office behind closed doors. A rolling desk chair or a balance ball can provide comfy seating, and a small bookcase can easily accommodate files or surplus supplies.

Go for invisible. In the living room, you can create a low-profile office with a glass topped, Lucite or acrylic desk that won’t dominate the space. Even go for a slimline desk you can spray paint to blend in with the wall behind it and use existing bookshelves in the room to hold your printer and supplies.

Use a room divider. Carve out a corner of your living room or bedroom for a small but usable office and conceal it from view whenever you wish. With a stylish, standing room divider or a curtained “wall” strung onto a rod with shower hooks, you can span the width of the space as you desire.

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SHOULD YO U B U Y A V A C AT I O N HOME? S I G N S YO U SHOULD

Many people opt for buying a second home or a vacation home.

Before you start your search, you’ll need to make sure you can commit to buying that vacation home. Here are some signs that you can pull it off:

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1. YOU CAN AFFORD IT.

3. YOU DID YOUR RESEARCH.

You don’t want to buy a home that will leave you over your head in debt, but if your finances allow you to comfortably afford it, go ahead.

Keep in mind, you’ll need to pay utility bills, maintenance fees and insurance premiums. And depending on the neighborhood, there might be homeowner’s association fees too.

When visiting an area that you’re considering for a future home, enjoy yourself, but also take the time to understand what the surrounding area also has to offer. Also, be sure to visit during different parts of the year, so that you can get a feel for what it’s like to live there during different seasons. And if you plan to retire in this vacation home, make sure there are things like hospitals, doctors, and other amenities nearby.

A quick checklist can help you determine whether you have the funds to support the purchase: • Do you have emergency savings (at least three to six months’ worth of take-home pay)?

• Can you make a 20 percent down payment?

• Have you put away enough money for retirement?

• Have you calculated the potential return on your investment?

4. YOU HAVE A PLAN. Buying a seasonal home can be worth it if you have a plan in place. If you plan on renting the house out on Airbnb or Vacation Rental by Owner (VRBO), look at what similar houses are renting for. Then you can plan accordingly to determine how much income the property might bring in.

• Does it fit in with your long-term investment strategy and financial goals?

2. YOU PAID ATTENTION TO THE MARKET. If you keep track of changes in sales prices in your desired market, you’ll be able to time your purchase carefully.

Pay attention to seasonal demand as well – if you wait until the winter to buy that beach house, you might get a better deal.

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