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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
Palmetto Challenge Winner for May 14th, 2008
2008-05-14 14:00:00 Alas, I found my inbox depressingly empty of submissions for the Palmetto State Challenge this week. My initial dismay turned to delight when I realized I was in the driver’s seat and had a perfect excuse to surf the web for a while to find my own nominations. And it didn’t take long ... More About: Winner , 2008
Tasty Augusta Lunch Spots
2008-05-13 00:54:00 To my husband’s chagrin, I love to eat lunch out! Yes, it is more economical to eat left overs or carry a sandwich, however there is just something about a great local lunch I just cannot get enough of. Combine that with good company that makes this midday meal my favorite. So ... More About: Lunch , Spots , Augusta
Palmetto State Challenge - Inaugural Winner
2008-05-07 14:00:00 Now the time is finally here to note the first running of our Palmetto State Challenge . I had some trouble getting the word out, and had a few bloggers promising to send submissions that didn’t - and you know who you are ;-). As a result, I had a pretty short list to choose from. ... More About: News , Winner , Inaugural
Seven Gables Restaurant Review (The Palmetto House)
2008-05-04 17:38:00 The Palmetto House is an upscale restaurant set in the beautifully restored Seven Gables lodge, and features wonderful ambience and excellent food. Friday evening, the missus and I took dinner at the recently restored and re-opened Seven Gables, now known as the Palmetto House. The exterior is beautiful- the lodge has a English Georgian look ... More About: Restaurant , Review
Vote for Tiffany?won?t you?
2008-05-02 03:59:00 Hey Tiffany , we saw your note on Edgefield Daily.com’s Wandering Minds, found your video, and we think you have some talent! Good luck. Everyone, Tiffany is a young lady from Edgefield SC who submitted a video of herself singing ‘Love can build a bridge’ by the Judds for a WRDW.com & KICKS 99 talent contest. ... More About: Vote
Webcam Resolution for a 6% Commission
2008-05-02 03:17:00 I don’t plan to regularly post these, but hey, you gotta post ‘em when you find ‘em. Next up in the lousy listing photos category is this little gem: You guessed it. It’s the only photo provided in the MLS entry. I really feel sorry for these sellers. I just purchased a new Canon ... More About: Webcam , Commission , Resolution
Lot for Sale in Mount Vintage
2008-04-30 03:54:00 I have had the opportunity to list a fantastic golf course lot in prestigious Mount Vintage Plantation. The lot sits on the 22nd hole of the Third Nine golf course designed by Tom Jackson. This wooded lot offers grand views of the golf course, and of course in conjunction with the established Mount ... More About: For Sale , Listings , Sale
A Concise History of Aiken, South Carolina
2008-04-30 00:12:00 Aiken was founded in 1833 by William Aiken, president of the South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company. The Railroad was just completing a rail line from the port of Charleston to Hamburg (now North Augusta) SC, and the newly minted town was a stop along the way. At that time, the railroad was ... More About: History , South Carolina , Aiken
The Peoples MLS
2008-04-24 21:23:00 Have you wondered what the future might bring? Click the thumbnail at left for larger image… More About: Peoples
The naming of Clarks Hill Lake. Or is it Thurmond Lake?
2008-04-23 12:34:00 The body of water now known as ‘J. Strom Thurmond Lake ’ has a convoluted tale surrounding it’s name that is almost stranger than fiction. Would you believe that of the 50-odd years it has been in existence, it’s been known by multiple names? The Era BTL (Before the Lake) The area destined to contain the ... More About: Clarks , Hill , Naming
Announcing the Palmetto State Challenge
2008-04-23 01:23:00 I love good content, especially about the latest real estate trends. But the only problem is, it sure is hard to find it! I enjoy writing about real estate, but it takes such a long time and I find that for my own writing, any more than one quality post or two a week can ... More About: State , Challenge
Lousy Listing Photos: One leg taller than the other?
2008-04-22 12:52:00 Yes, these are all of the same house… (Inspired by Athol Kay’s Bad MLS Photo of the Day) More About: Photos , Listing
Airing out the Laundry: 5 Things your Real Estate Agent probably doesn?t wa
2008-04-21 14:02:00 The Real Estate Industry has a pretty slimy reputation. And I’ll be the first to agree with that assessment- and you know what? I think a lot of professional real estate agents would agree! There are lots of reasons for this. For one thing, most states have very lax rules on ... More About: Agent , Real Estate , Laundry , Real Estate Agent
Multifamily Investment Opportunity - 130 Turnbull Street
2008-04-19 02:20:00 I have just listed a 5 unit multifamily complex in Gloverville, SC. If you are not familiar with Gloverville, it is located along highway 421, in the Valley area. It is an old mill town with a population of about 3000 people. It is unincorporated, and is actually a ‘CDP’ or Census ... More About: Investment , Listings , Opportunity , Street
Augusta GA Real Estate Market Report - April 7, 2008
2008-04-07 17:25:00 This is as a good a time as any for a market report. My last report was the middle of December of last year, which saw single-digit increases in unsold inventory in every market area I looked at. Since we have now concluded the 1st quarter 2008, a comparison to those older numbers ... More About: Estate , Real Estate , Real Estate Market , Market , April
Monday Morning Masters Mayhem
2008-04-07 13:41:00 Life in a town that hosts a ‘Major Sporting Event’ like the Masters Golf Tournament can be fun and aggravating at the same time. The Augusta National course is absolutely breathtaking. But even though Master’s tickets are the hardest passes in all of sports to get, the massive crowds and snarling traffic ... More About: Morning , Monday , Mayhem , Monday Morning
Realtor Raves for Keller Williams Augusta
2008-04-05 13:48:00 I am pretty new to the Keller Williams Realty office- however I have to give them some raves. When I sit in their team meetings, sometimes it is like listening to a different language. They use a lot of acronyms, just like the military (MREA , 80/20, and 4-1-1!) but I am learning what some of them mean. They also use a lot of odd terms like an ‘aha’ and ‘fill someone’s bucket.’ That leads to my first rave: Rave #1: ‘Fill someone’s bucket’ I have to give the office a rave about the fill someone’s bucket term. It’s a term used for an opportunity when individuals can compliment or thank one another for something great they did. This can range anywhere from passing a test, to helping someone with a contract. Never have I sat in a room of Realtor s and seen people actually congratulate someone for something (other than making the most money!) It is such a nice and welcome atmosphere. So to the person who created the ide... More About: Raves , Augusta
A day in the life of Lydia Taylor
2008-04-03 14:30:00 Many people wonder what in the world a real estate agent does all day…well here is a day I had last week. Knowing ahead of time it was going to be busy, I took notes because I decided to blog it! 7:30 a.m. Already showered, shined, and ready to go! I jumped into my Honda and I was off! I was headed to a house that was in need of a termite inspection. I had to meet my client and the termite guy to make sure that the home was termite free. 8:00 a.m. Arrived at the house - the termite guy had already begun his inspection of the exterior. I was merely there to open the house and as a full service real estate agent I like to be present in case I was needed for anything. 8:30 a.m. The inspection was finished and the house was termite free! I bid the termite guy and my client a good day, and I was off to my next destination. 8:45 a.m. I arrived at a Realtor’s house to go over a pending deal and to pass a few minutes while I waited to go to my next appointment. 9:15 a.... More About: Life , Taylor , Day In The Life , Lydia
I’m moving my shingle to Keller Williams!
2008-04-02 03:13:00 If you have noticed the new logos on my main site at www.NorthoftheSavannah.com, you might have deduced I am making the move to Keller Williams Realty. Keller Williams is the 4th largest real estate brokerage in the nation. So while I’m moving away from the largest brokerage in local terms (Meybohm Realtors) I’m moving to a big fish in the rest of the world. What does that mean to everyone that I have been working with, and will work with in the future? Nothing really. You will still get the same level of service and dedication that I have always tried to give. This decision for me to make the switch from the area’s largest firm to Keller Williams was not an easy decision. I left behind some really great friends and workmates and in some ways it breaks my heart to move on. Everyone at Meybohm - I wish you all the best, and we’ll still get to do plenty of work together in the future, I’m sure. In other ways, I could not be more excited about the ... More About: Moving
There?s gold in them there Hills (Belvedere Ridge, that is)
2008-03-14 01:25:00 I’ve had the pleasure of listing a wonderfully updated 3 bedroom brick ranch home in the Belvedere Ridge section of North Augusta. The neighborhood is one of those quiet, older areas of North Augusta that makes living here so wonderful. The home has an in-ground swimming pool in the back, with a small detached workshop. ... More About: Gold , Listings , Hills
The best (of the worst) MLS pics I have run into in a while!
2008-03-13 01:47:00 Okay, I really try to avoid making fun of others…Especially when I can produce tons of goofy things that make people laugh. But, to the right is probably the best example of what not to do with a listing picture that I have seen in a long time. Yes, this is the ...
On ABRs, CMAs, Pledges of Performance, and buyer brokerages?what can I do f
2008-03-12 03:10:00 I am a big believer in learning, both to help me excel in my career and offer something extra for my clients to benefit from. This past February, I traveled to Columbia, SC for 3 days in class training to earn an Accredited Buyer s Representative designation (ABR). I am still waiting on the necessary ... More About: News , Performance , Brokerages
2008 Kelsi Long Memorial Ride
2008-02-22 19:53:00 Listen for the Rumble…the annual Kelsi Long Memorial Ride is coming to town!! This year the ride will begin at Augusta Harley-Davidson for a trip down to the MCG Children’s Center. There is a $20 donation per motorcycle- the proceeds go to the MCG Children’s Medical Center. Be a part of the fun and ... More About: Causes , 2008
2008 Kelsi Long Memorial Ride
2008-02-22 19:53:00 Listen for the Rumble…the annual Kelsi Long Memorial Ride is coming to town!! This year the ride will begin at Augusta Harley-Davidson for a trip down to the MCG Children’s Center. There is a $20 donation per motorcycle- the proceeds go to the MCG Children’s Medical Center. Be a part of the fun and ... More About: 2008
A trip down memory lane?my favorite blog posts!
2008-02-20 12:30:00 It’s been (almost) a couple of years now of blogging. Over that time, I’ve published some good posts, some great posts, and some really BAD posts. Going back through the archives is almost like a digital archaeological dig…the top layers are of a little better quality than those layers dating back to the ... More About: Memory , Blog , Lane , Trip , Posts
A trip down memory lane?my favorite blog posts!
2008-02-20 12:30:00 It’s been (almost) a couple of years now of blogging. Over that time, I’ve published some good posts, some great posts, and some really BAD posts. Going back through the archives is almost like a digital archaeological dig…the top layers are of a little better quality than those layers dating back to the ... More About: Memory , Blogs , Blog , Lane , Trip
Earnest Money?what is it, and why.
2008-02-19 18:48:00 Many first time home buyers are confused about what earnest money is and why they should offer it when they attempt to purchase a home. Earnest money is a deposit given from the buyer to the seller, as ‘evidence of good faith’ in purchasing real estate. This shows the buyer’s commitment to ... More About: Money
Earnest Money?what is it, and why.
2008-02-19 18:48:00 Many first time home buyers are confused about what earnest money is and why they should offer it when they attempt to purchase a home. Earnest money is a deposit given from the buyer to the seller, as ‘evidence of good faith’ in purchasing real estate. This shows the buyer’s commitment to ... More About: Money
I was tagged?so now I will tell you a little about me!
2008-02-07 01:34:00 My pal Stacy Macioszek over in Bluffton, SC has been nice enough to include me on her list of people that are ‘memed’ or ‘tagged’ to tell a little about themselves. It’s a simple game to get people to share a personal tale or two. The meme rules are: I state 7 interesting things about ... More About: Tagged
Augusta GA - An Undervalued Real Estate Market
More articles from this author:2008-02-04 17:42:00 In a survey of 100 real estate markets, localmarketmonitor.com (a real estate research firm) rated Augusta Ga has one of 13 ‘undervalued markets’ when comparing historical real estate values to the equilibrium or ‘expected’ home value. They compared Augusta GA’s average home selling price of $173,400 to the expected value of $204,700- yielding a result that ... More About: Estate , Real Estate , Real Estate Market , Market , Real 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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