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Elegant Augusta GA Real Estate BlogElegant Augusta GA Real Estate BlogThe Elegant Augusta GA Real Estate Blog offers local information, fun posts, and whatever else strikes our fancy as interesting. If you want drab market analysis full of statistics, go elsewhere, that's not our bag, baby! Articles
Top 10 Reasons why I Like Being a Realtor
2007-06-16 12:45:00 Meeting new people. Looking at houses in general. Bein g in my car. Not being strapped to a desk. A good challenge. Shaking someones hand after they have bought their new home. Seeing someones eyes when they have found their new home. Negotiations. Looking at the newest (even old and outrageous) trends in decorations and finishes in homes. Doing what I do best. More About: Realtor , Reasons , Sons , Like
Fun Stuff to do in the Augusta GA Area
2007-06-15 18:27:00 The August a area has lots to offer for attractions. There are a ton of things to do and many of them can be done on a limited budget! Outdoors The Greenway The A ugusta Riverwalk Clarks Hill Lake Hamilton Branch State Park Modoc Campground Redcliff Plantation Baker Creek State Park Savannah River Sports Augusta Southern Nationals Dragboat Race The Aiken Steeplechase Horse Race Masters Golf Tournament Nike Peach Jam ... More About: Stuff , Area , To Do
Savannah River Scenic Byway
2007-06-08 19:22:00 Looking for a weekend road trip? If you want a great trip on your motorcycle or enjoy riding in the car for beautiful scenery then the Sava nnah River Scenic Byway (PDF link) might be just what you are looking for. This tour starts just a few miles north of Augusta and ends in ...
Today?s Interest Rate!
2007-06-06 21:24:00 Jim Thrash, of Georgia Bank and Trust, announced at my sales meeting that today’s (June 6, 2007) interest rates for a 30-year fixed loan is currently at 6 3/8% and FHA rates are 6 1/8% to 6 1/4%. Interest rates are still low. If you are looking to buy a home and you ... More About: Tips , Today , Rate , Interest Rate
Realtor Realities: Pricing your Home Correctly the First Time is Critical
2007-06-01 12:30:00 One of the number one factors that hinders a home from selling is overpricing. I know that you have heard that selling your home is all about “Location, Location, Location.” They are right. And there is nothing you can do about your location, so make sure the price reflects where you are. ... More About: Tips , Time , Home , Realtor , First Time
Real Estate Term of the Week: Riparian Rights
2007-05-31 13:18:00 Riparian rights - The right of a landowner to use the water on, under, or adjacent to his land. Also known as aquatic rights or water rights. For the homeowner that has a home that borders a river, riparian rights gives the homeowner the right to use the water as they see fit ... More About: Estate , Real Estate , Rights , Week , Real
Neighborhood Profile: Palmetto Place
2007-05-30 15:36:00 This week I decided to write about one of my favorite neighborhoods in North Augusta- Palmetto Place ! Geographically, Palmetto Place rests in the ‘Vee’ created by Ascauga and Sudlow Lake Roads. This area is out of the city limits of North Augusta; and even though it is in Aiken County, it is on the extreme ... More About: Profile , Lace , Neighborhood , Profil
When Home buying Tours go Bad
2007-05-28 16:47:00 As much as I try to plan out home tours ahead of time, once in awhile it becomes uncontrollable and somehow things take a turn into the strange. Several weeks ago, I went to take a first time homebuyer out to look at homes. I had laid out a pretty solid plan of ... More About: Tours , Buying , Tips , Home
How many Homes are For Sale in the Greater Augusta area?
2007-05-24 14:30:00 Have you ever wondered how many homes are for sale in our area? Here are the stats…. Total Active homes: 3,718 Homes pending and under contract: 1,196 Homes sold (last 30 days): 610 Active in Richmond County: 1,507 Active in Columbia County: 1,241 Active in Aiken County: 526 (The City of Aiken has their own MLS and ... More About: Information , For Sale , Sale , Area
How many Homes are For Sale in the Greater Augusta area?
2007-05-24 14:30:00 Have you ever wondered how many homes are for sale in our area? Here are the stats…. Total Active homes: 3,718 Homes pending and under contract: 1,196 Homes sold (last 30 days): 610 Active in Richmond County: 1,507 Active in Columbia County: 1,241 Active in Aiken County: 526 (The City of Aiken has their own MLS and ... More About: For Sale , Tips , Sale , Area
Real Estate Deal shatters records in the Empire State
2007-05-23 19:52:00 Tycoon Ron Baron has signed a contract to purchase a $100 million dollar oceanfront estate in the Hamptons. The property is located next to…Ron Baron’s other estate in the Hamptons. The 40-acres of oceanfront property is being sold to Ron by Adelaide De Menil Carpenter, who is an heir to the Schlumberger oil ... More About: News , Estate , Real Estate , Deal , State
Real Estate Deal shatters records in the Empire State
2007-05-23 19:52:00 Tycoon Ron Baron has signed a contract to purchase a $100 million dollar oceanfront estate in the Hamptons. The property is located next to…Ron Baron’s other estate in the Hamptons. The 40-acres of oceanfront property is being sold to Ron by Adelaide De Menil Carpenter, who is an heir to the Schlumberger oil ... More About: News , Estate , Real Estate , Deal , State
Does _______ add value to a home?
2007-05-23 18:57:00 I have written several articles, and given quite a bit of advice, on the popular question of “Does (you fill in the blank) add value to my home?” The real answer to that question lies in the phrase Keeping up with the neighbors… The first step to determining if something is a good improvement to ... More About: Tips , Home , Value
Does _______ add value to a home?
2007-05-23 18:57:00 I have written several articles, and given quite a bit of advice, on the popular question of “Does (you fill in the blank) add value to my home?” The real answer to that question lies in the phrase Keeping up with the neighbors… The first step to determining if something is a good improvement to ... More About: Information , Home , Value
Real Estate Relationships 101: Customer, or Client?
2007-05-22 21:42:00 My husband Austin was reading a post I made last week that mentioned the client/customer relationship with a Realtor. He commented that he did not realize that there was such a big difference between the two. The husband of a Realtor - and a buyer of two homes - was not clear on ... More About: Relationships , Estate , Real Estate , Tips , Customer
Real Estate Relationships 101: Customer, or Client?
2007-05-22 21:42:00 My husband Austin was reading a post I made last week that mentioned the client/customer relationship with a Realtor. He commented that he did not realize that there was such a big difference between the two. The husband of a Realtor - and a buyer of two homes - was not clear on ... More About: Information , Relationships , Estate , Real Estate , Customer
Celebrity Waiter Luncheon
2007-05-21 19:09:00 Thursday, MCG Children’s Hospital held a charity event at Carrabba’s Restaurant called Celebrity Wait er Luncheon. This event raised funds for the hospital’s Children’s Miracle Network. Local celebrities Trent Butler, Liz Hill, and Jay Jeffries Greenjackets mascot- Auggie, Spartans head coach Bubba Diggs, the Lynx mascot Louie, and many more took the time to ... More About: Causes
The Danger of Privately Owned and Marketed Communities
2007-05-14 19:13:00 In past years, before agency relationships were developed, all real estate agents represented the seller, no matter what side of the transaction you were on. Over time, it became obvious that buyers needed representation as well as sellers. Thus, agency was developed to help protect the buyers. For a buyer you now ... More About: Information , Owned , Danger , Private , Mark
The Danger of Privately Owned and Marketed Communities
2007-05-14 19:13:00 In past years, before agency relationships were developed, all real estate agents represented the seller, no matter what side of the transaction you were on. Over time, it became obvious that buyers needed representation as well as sellers. Thus, agency was developed to help protect the buyers. For a buyer you now ... More About: Tips , Owned , Danger , Mark , Comm
Financing from Georgia Bank & Trust - a local alternative
2007-05-12 21:56:00 On occasion different mortgage brokers come to my office and let me know about some of the programs that they are offering and the current interest rates. This week I had a representative from Georgia Bank and Trust come in and she told me about a couple of programs of interest. My Community - This ... More About: Financing , Tips , Alternative , Local
Financing from Georgia Bank & Trust - a local alternative
2007-05-12 21:56:00 On occasion different mortgage brokers come to my office and let me know about some of the programs that they are offering and the current interest rates. This week I had a representative from Georgia Bank and Trust come in and he told me about a couple of programs of interest. My Community - This ... More About: Information , Financing , Alternative , Local
Add Home Value - Remove that Wallpaper!
2007-05-11 19:11:00 Want a secret Realtor tip about how to jack up your home value overnight? Get rid of all your wallpaper and paint the walls. Yes, it’s really that easy. For some reason home buyers can get fixated on wallpaper… and you know what? Their tastes will never match yours and they ... More About: Information , Wallpaper , Home , Paper , Move
Postage rates up again!
2007-05-11 16:15:00 I remember as a kid it cost less than a quarter to buy a stamp. I also remember that when the postage rates went up it was a major undertaking and a national event to increase the denomination of a stamp. The US Postal Service now does not even bother to put the ... More About: News , Again , Stage , Rates , Rate
?Augusta?s Ghost Town? - The lost village of New Savannah
2007-05-10 23:07:00 Few locals know that approximately 15 miles below the rapids of the Savannah River, near the opening of Butler Creek, lies the forgotten remains of New Savannah Georgia. In 1740, a tribe of Chickasaw Indians led by Chief Squirrel King moved from the Horse Creek Valley of what is now Aiken County in South Carolina. ... More About: Lost , Ghost , Historical , Anna , Town
Palmetto Parkway Spyshots
2007-05-07 12:30:00 An extension to Bobby Jones Expressway is currently progressing through South Carolina on it’s way to an intersection with Interstate 20 just East of Exit 5. Georgia construction was completed many years ago, running from I-20 west of Augusta, around South of the City, and ending near Bush Field Airport. Just recently the ... More About: News , Hots
Friday Comedy Relief
2007-05-05 00:16:00 This week, Augusta is going to the dogs! Everyone have a wonderful, and safe, weekend! More About: Comedy , Friday , Come , Relief , Frida
SC Realtor is a Blogger to Watch
2007-05-04 18:57:00 I’d like to point out a fellow South Carolina Real tor that’s doing an outstanding job with her Bluffton SC Real Estate Blog. Stacy Macioszek is an agent with Cora Bett Thomas Realty Company. Stacy is working on a groundbreaking set of posts where one of her clients is writing about their home search. ... More About: News , Watch , Blogger
Neighborhood Profile: West Lake Country Club
2007-05-04 12:36:00 West Lake Country Club is the oldest and most prominent golf community in Evans Georgia. West Lake has a front entrance on Stevens Creek Road, and a back entrance on Fury’s Ferry Road. (Google Map). A gated community, West Lake has over 1000 homes that have been built there since the first home ... More About: West , Profile , Country Club
Contact Form Down?oh no!
2007-05-04 02:59:00 We noticed today (after several test trials) that for whatever reason the contact form page on the site just…quit. Lydia is very upset that people may have contacted her and that she will not respond to their messages. Meanwhile, we’ve taken the form down until we can figure out what is going on. ... More About: Information , Contact , Down , Form , Oh No
Open House with Views of the Savannah River
More articles from this author:2007-05-04 01:00:00 This Sunday, May 6th, from 2-4pm, I will be hosting an open house at 2 Indies Landing (Google Map) in North Augusta. Sitting on 3/4 of an acre, this great 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is located in a private cul-de-sac neighborhood and boasts scenic views of the Savannah River . It is also ... More About: House , Views , Open , View 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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