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This UPDATED home has 5 bedrooms and 3 ½’2 bat h with Formal Living Room, Dining Room, Den, Office/ School Room, Kitchen with large Breakfast Room, Private Master Bedroom downstairs, Bonus Room, and Sun room. Approximately 4, 653 square feet situated with 3 Bedrooms down and 2 upstairs!

Other features of the home include: ½) TONS OF RECENT UPGRADES! 2) Updated Eat-in kitchen with all new tile, stainless appliances, induction stove top, granite counter tops and subway tile back splash 3) Huge walk-in butlerÕs pantry 4) Large laundry room with new tile, sink, granite and cabinet space 5) TWO fireplaces/one with gas logs & Plantation shutters/ blinds 6) Hardwood, tile, brick, and carpet flooring 7) Extensive custom moldings and trim 8) Build-in cabinets in Living Room/Study 9) Bonus room upstairs and an additional conditioned space perfect for a media/theater room! ½0) Walk-in closets, all with automatic lights! ½½) Ceiling fans ½2) Recessed lightning ½3) Jacuzzi tub in MBR bath ½4) Double Carport w/ storage room +Tons of Parking & Alley entry for easy access out the back ½5) Rocking Chair Front Porch, Brick Exterior & 2 Year old Architectural Roof ½6) Workshop/ Storage House with room for RV Storage or could be converted to the perfect Guest House/M-I-L Suite!

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1.24 Acres With 105 Feet On The W ater, 2 Br, Br, 2 Ba, Water, Hardwood Floors, Double Boathouse $410,000 Call Allan 886-2828

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LAKE BLACKSHEAR 488 Lakeshore Way Way y 75 Feet On The Water Water t With Excellent Views!

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5 Steps for a Home Remodel (Family Features) As a homeowner, there is nearly always a laundry list of projects with time and budget constraints when it comes to a home remodel.

This step-by-step guide from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) can help ensure you get the maximum return on your investment and make the most of your remodel.

Step 1 - Identify Reasons for Remodeling Deciding whether to undertake simple aesthetic changes or a full remodel can be difficult. One of the best ways to decide is to figure out why you are remodeling in the first place, whether it’s to make your new house feel more like home or to update a 1950s-era kitchen.

Step 2 - Set Your Budget Every home is unique in structure, age, quality and craftsmanship, which all impact the price of a remodel. Since no one can see through walls before demolition, the quote you receive will likely not be 100 percent accurate.

However, a qualified remodeling company will be open and honest about the issues and

challenges it might face during the process.

Account for these adjustments by planning for any “surprises� with a 10 percent cushion, just in case.

Step 3 - Hire the Right Team To help ensure you find the right company for the job, you should do your research.

Referrals from friends and family are one way to find a remodeler. National associations like NARI provide unbiased information and resources that can help you find qualified, certified remodelers in your area. With more than 6,000 members, the organization represents professional remodelers who adhere to a strict code of ethics. Many hold certifications in remodeling, kitchen and bath design and lead carpentry. Find more information and resources at NARI.org.

Step 4 - Understand the Plan Communication is key in a successful remodeling project. Keep the lines of communication open between you, the remodeling contractor and the work crew.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Let them

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know your family’s schedule and whether you have pets confined somewhere. Make sure to specify the best way to reach you, such as phone, in-person or e-mail, and how often you wish to communicate with your remodeling contractor about your project.

Step 5 - Complete the Project While the dust is settling and the remodel is almost finished, take a moment to walk through your project and note any adjustments that need to be made while the contractor is still on site. Contractors often provide guarantees of workmanship, so find out what they cover and for how long then include this information in your work agreement. You should also take another look at the contract and confirm you have signed permits, receipts, change orders, lien waivers, warranties and manufacturers’ guides at your disposal.

Remodeling a space can be a major project, but with the right help, resources and information, you can make your dream home come to fruition.

Source: National Association of the Remodeling Industry

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WILLIAM JACKSON 344-3029

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ADDITIONAL ACREAGE AVAILABLE!

102 DUCKER CT

2802 FORRESTER RD

619 LOCKET STATION

$102,700 HILLTOP, LEE COUNTY 3BR / 2BA 1,378 SQFT Great 1st home!

100% USDA Financing Available!!

$139,900 FORRESTER WOODS, DOUGHERTY 27.33 ACRES Great homesite! Wooded.

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$202,000 DOUGHERTY COUNTY 88 ACRES POSSIBLE FEDERAL TAX CREDITS OF $250,000

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common maintenance practices on their lawns and landscapes, such as late fall fertilization on lawns and trees and shrubs, and continue to water during dry periods. Taking the extra time in the fall can pay dividends in the spring.

(Family Features) As days get shorter and temperatures drop, many homeowners overlook their lawns’ needs. Unfortunately, winter can be brutal and make it hard for lawns, trees and shrubs to thrive the following spring.

To help prepare your lawn for the winter months, perform the following practices: It’s important to remove leaves or mulch them with a properly equipped mower as they can suffocate grass. Matted leaves left over a lawn throughout the winter months can delay spring green-up. After clearing leaves, homeowners can compost what was collected to nourish plants and shrubs, reducing the impact on the landfill.

Just like chapped lips and dry skin, plants struggle to find moisture in the winter, too.

Symptoms include scorched and dropped leaves, mottling on leaves and even dead leaves and twigs. Dry or frozen soil can prevent plants from replenishing needed water, which can result in winter burn. In addition, when temperatures drop below a plant’s natural tolerance, it can impact their health and vigor and cause them to decline prematurely.

Fall’s favorable weather conditions, as well as moist and warm soil temperatures, create the ideal opportunity for successful seeding of bare lawn areas and overseeding of healthy grass to improve your lawn thickness and density.

Trees and shrubs are also

“Many homeowners may not realize that late fall is a good time to help prepare your lawn and landscape for a healthy spring growth,” said Ben Hamza, director of technical services for TruGreen.

“Homeowners should remember to perform

vulnerable to winter weather and should be properly groomed and fertilized to avoid winter injury.

The roots of lawns, trees and shrubs need energy to prepare for a healthy, green spring revival. Keep fertilizer on target to prevent run-off and sweep fertilizer granules that may reach pavement back onto your lawn.

In most parts of the country, failing to winterize your sprinkler system can result in major problems that can also lead to costly repairs, such as cracked pipes, broken valves or damage to the lawn itself. Follow your owners’ manual instructions to safely put your system to rest. Be sure to blow out underground systems to eliminate any remaining water that may freeze and expand.

Keep lawns trimmed until growth ceases. This can help prevent snow mold, which mostly occurs in northern states due to extended snow cover and matted turf. Tall or improperly mowed grass is most at risk of developing snow mold.

Find more expert advice to get your lawn ready for winter at TruGreen.com.

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Interior designers are trained to know what works and doesn’t work in a home. Some designers recently advised against purchasing certain home furnishings, whether you are staging a home or moving into one. Avoid these interior design eyesores for the sake of a home’s style: “I get that lounge chairs are comfortable, but they’re truly the elephant in the room,” Karen Gray-Plaisted, a home staging and decor pro with Design Solutions KGP, told realtor.com®. Huge recliners can cram a space.

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Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, told CNBC that 30 percent of New Jersey residents pay more than $10,000 in property taxes. As Outdated Drapes. such, the new law could make some N.J. home shoppers more hesitant in the new year to buy “Long, heavy drapes or inner coverings made of expensive homes. Yun predicts some price lace are done,” says Gray-Plaisted. Instead, she suggests opting for lighter, more modern designs. declines in 2018 in California, New Jersey, New “Side panel curtains with beautiful hardware hung York, and Connecticut from the new law— above the window allows in light and highlights the potentially by up to 5 percent. architectural detail of the windows.”

However, for most parts of the country, 95 percent of home buyers and homeowners will not Matched Sets. likely be impacted by the mortgage interest deduction limit of $750,000 or real estate property A matching sofa, chair, and ottoman can make a taxes capped at $10,000, Yun says. He predicts room appear dull, designers say. “It’s like walking that nationwide, home prices are looking to be into a sea of wood, which could have looked better fairly neutral in 2018. with a mix of texture and color if the pieces had been chosen separately,” says Carole Marcotte, Watch more from Yun’s interview with CNBC an interior designer with Form & Function in talking about the impact of the new tax law on Raleigh, N.C. She recommends homeowners buy property values. a few pieces from one furniture set and then mingle in other styles for more contrast. For Source: “Metro Areas Most Affected by the New example, Bee Heinemann, an interior designer Tax Law,” National Association of REALTORS® with Vant Wall Panels, suggests removing the love Economists’ Outlook blog (Dec. 27, 2017) and seat and replacing it with two chairs from a “How the New Tax Law Could Affect Your different collection.

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Inexpensive pieces that are poorly made or constructed—using materials such as particle board—will chip, fade, and fall apart. These end up costing homeowners more money in the long run. “Buying furniture you plan to replace every few years isn’t smart,” says Sara Chiarilli, owner of the design firm Artful Conceptions in Tampa, Fla. Instead, designers suggest purchasing highquality, neutral pieces. Then, add pops of color with pillows or other accents.

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“Clients often underestimate rug size and there’s nothing worse than having furniture surround a dinky one,” says Marcotte. “The pieces don’t need to sit completely on the rug—just aim for the front third or half of the chairs and couch to straddle it.”

Source: “7 Things Interior Designers Really Wish You Wouldn’t Buy (You’ve Got at Least One),” realtor.com® (Dec. 29, 2017)

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deduct up to $33,260 from their taxable income with the mortgage interest deduction. Under the new law, home buyers will only be able to deduct up to $24,945. Owners in these areas will be able to deduct up to $10,000 for real estate taxes. But in San Jose, a quarter of owners paid more than $10,000 on their real estate taxes in 2016.

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The new tax law, which was signed into law at the end of 2017, will directly or indirectly affect most current and prospective homeowners. Those affected directly are mostly found in the highercost housing areas of the nation, and will find their mortgage interest deduction limited by a new maximum loan amount of $750,000, down from $1 million. There is also a cap on the deductibility of state and local taxes of $10,000. In addition, the great majority of homeowners will be indirectly affected by the tax act’s increase in the standard deduction, which will result in fewer than 10 percent of tax filers itemizing their deductions.

Which Metros’ Real Estate Likely Will Be Most Directly Affected By The New Law? To determine this, NAR researchers calculated the share of homes with mortgages that are worth more than $750,000 as well as the share of owners who pay more than $10,000 for real estate taxes. (View an interactive map to see how many homeowners will be affected in the 382 metro areas that NAR studied.)

Homeowners who rushed to prepay property taxes at the end of 2017 may be out of luck. Read more.

The five most affected metro areas, according to NAR’s analysis, are: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif.

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, Calif.

Santa Cruz-Watsonville, Calif.

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, Calif.

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Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, January 04, 2018

The winter “bomb cyclone” is spiraling across the eastern U.S., expected to bring heavy snowfall and high winds. In Southern states, in particular, the storm could damage homes and roadways that were not built for snowstorms.

Roofs are usually built flatter in the South than up North, which can cause damages during a snowstorm. Once the snow melts, it can get under shingles and cause water damage. It can also refreeze and damage gutters, too.

Try to clear the snow off the eaves of your home so the water can flow down. But “it’s not a good idea to climb up on the roof,” says Jim Bateman, owner of Bateman Custom Construction in Fairfax, Va. “When people have tried that, they end up slipping off the roof.”

Frozen Pipes.

Pipes can freeze and crack when ice begins to thaw. “The problem is not the pipes. It’s the water damage that happens after a pipe breaks,” says Ken Mellick, CEO of Universal Roof & Contracting in Orlando, Fla. “When it splits and causes damage, then you’re replacing floors and wood and Sheetrock and insulation. Then it becomes thousands and thousands [of dollars in damage].”

Mellick recommends homeowners wrap any pipes in insulation if they are exposed outdoors, in crawl spaces, under homes, or in the attic to provide added protection from freezing temperatures.

Fires.

Many heating systems in the South are powered by electricity, which means if the power goes out homeowners could be at risk. Fewer homes in the South also have fireplaces to stay warm. Watch floor heaters carefully whenusing them to stay warm. Remember, blazes can be more difficult to put out in colder temperatures. “It’s very difficult to fight fires when hydrants may be frozen,” says Jack McCabe, a real estate consultant in Deerfield Beach, Fla. The snowstorm could curtail home sales in the South temporarily. “It’s probably going to have a negative effect on sales, because people don’t want to venture out to look for a new home when the weather is severe,” says McCabe. “For Southern states, and especially Florida, this is really our top sales time of the year. This is when we get all the snowbirds down. É [But] it will pick up in the days after [the storm].”

Source: “The Winter ‘Bomb Cyclone’ May Devastate Homes Not Built to Withstand Snow,” realtor.com® (Jan. 3, 2018)