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Sod can create an instant lawn, but it still requires certain maintenance measures to get it firmly established.
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lematic or too time-consuming. Seeds can be blown around in the wind or be eaten by birds and other animals before they have a chance to germinate. Sodding a lawn is a major investment, costing as much as $1 per two-foot square. Depending on the size of your lawn, this can be a costly job even before adding the cost of additional supplies, such as soil, fertilizer and tilling equipment. Many homeowners who install sod want to ensure their investment lasts. Here are the main ways to care for and protect sod until it is fully established. * Once the sod has been laid down, the lawn should be thoroughly soaked with water. Most experts recommend soaking it to a depth of 6 inches.
* It is important to establish a watering schedule to keep the sod moist. Water the sod to a depth of one inch every other day for the first three weeks to enable the roots to securely establish themselves in the soil. * Water the sod every other day unless the weather has been very warm. After four weeks you can generally go up to five days without watering as long as you transition slowly. The sod will change colors if it is not getting enough water. Never let the lawn turn yellow, otherwise you may have to cut out dead spots and re-sod. * Wait two to four weeks before mowing the sod. Keep the lawn height to around two inches to ensure that it won't scald in the sun.
* After two months of established sod growth, aerate the sod to keep the soil from being too compact and to enable oxygen and nutrients to get into the soil. * Keep children and pets off of the sod while it is establishing itself. * Fertilize the lawn every 50 to 60 days, beginning in March and ending in October. * Inspect the sod for pests, which may include insects or problems like fungi or weeds. Treat accordingly with products designed to remove pests. Using sod to establish a lush lawn is a fast, albeit more expensive option to sowing seeds. After a few weeks the lawn will be thick and secure.
NEW NEW STUD STUDY Y DEBUNKS ACTUAL ACTUAL COST COST OF BRICK HOMES Comparing brick with common exteriors in major U.S. metro areas, including Atlanta. ormation, has developed “ The RSMeans, a North American supplier of construction cost inffor Installed Cost of Residential Siding,” a study conducted for for the Brick Industry Association (BIA). The October 2015 study compares RSMean’s estimated construction cost of homes with brick veneer over wood framing with stone veneer eerr, fiber cement, wood siding, wood shingles, vinyl siding and cement stucco in major metro areas throughout the United States. Nationallyy, RSMeans estimates that the average total construction costs of brick wall cladding is just 8 percent more than vinyl siding, 1 percent to 3 percent more than stucco and wood siding, and 4 per cent to 6 per cent more than wood shingle and fiber cement siding. “ The initial cost of a brick home is quite competitive, especially since most homes require less exterior cladding than people think,” says Ray Leonhard, BIA president and CEO. Leonhard says the unparalleled benefits of brick more than offset the relatively small increase in the initial cost of a new a brick home, including little to no maintenance with no painting required; extreme durability with some 100-year manufacturer warranties; better fire and wind saffety; non-fading color; and reduced exterior noise with improved energy savings.
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Total Potential Savings Based on 30 Yea ear Mortgage
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Bank of Camilla 229-294-2068 Last Update 08/19/2016
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Exterior lighting improves the safety and appearance of a home Courtesy of Metro Creative Connection
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hen drafting a to-do list for home improvements that can increase home value and appeal, several renovations may be atop homeowners’ lists. While kitchen or bathroom remodels may be popular renovations, homeowners also should consider outdoor lighting schemes that can make homes safer and more alluring. Outdoor lighting serves various purposes. Such lighting can draw attention to more impressive parts of a property. In addition, such lighting can improve security and deter criminals.
To get started, homeowners should first examine the exteriors of their homes and make note of existing lighting and where improvements can be made. If you’re not sure where to begin, speak with an electrician or a landscape designer, each of whom can offer suggestions on lighting and which options are the best fit for your particular property. Next, you’ll want to consider efficiency and function. The United States Department of Energy suggests incorporating energy-efficient lighting, including energy-saving LED bulbs or fluorescent lights, into your plans. Timers and other automatic controls
can prevent waste by turning lights on only when they are needed. Solar lights can be used as accent lights, further saving energy. Beauty When addressing aesthetics, think about the appeal of an accented landscape. Include lights to frame the front door and call attention to certain elements, such as decorative trees or water features. Use lights to light up deck stairways or to accent planters. Speak with a lighting professional about how to position lights to cover the most territory in the most attractive way possible. Safety Safety is an important consideration when improving a home. Lighting can help illuminate potential hazards or draw attention to borders or property boundaries. Navigating in the dark can be treacherous, so put lights along pathways and near pools or spas. Be sure that lights will clearly mark other walkways around your home, such as those leading from doors to the yard or from the garage to where trash and recycling pails are kept. If a design element such as a bridge over a water feature or a particular ornamental tree or shrub is difficult to navigate in the dark, use lights to improve visibility.
Security Added security is another reason to install more exterior lighting. Dark homes are attractive to burglars. Eliminate dark corners by lighting up areas where thieves may be able to gain access to your home. This includes areas near doorways and ground-level windows. Install motion-sensor lights in such areas so you are not wasting energy. Lighting may not only deter human intruders, but also it can scare away animals. A raccoon, skunk or opossum may think twice about hanging around your home when your property is bathed in a spotlight. Revamping exterior lighting elements can improve the safety and the look of a home.
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202 Houses for Sale 408 WHIPPOORWILL Rd. Lake Park. 3Br/2Ba. 1812sqft. Updated kitchen and bathrooms. All stainless appliances. Hardwood floors. Fenced landscaped yard with sprinkler system. $135,000 395-2898 FSBO LEE COUNTY 3BD/2BA Pool, sprinkler system, new H&A/C unit & new roof, well water, GP low utility on 1 acre. Hunter’s Ridge Subdivision - 106 Remington Ln. $198K OBO (229) 883-2372 LEE COUNTY 4BR 3.5BA Beautiful 5300 sq. ft. Executive Home on 2.3 acres. 210 Quail Pines Drive. Make offer, all offers considered. Motivated sellers. Serious Buyers Only! Appointment necessary. Please call (239) 823-4977 or (239) 281-8786 LEE COUNTY Quail Pines 5BD/5BA 102 Nunnally Way Gorgeous 6,857sq home on 3.5 acres. 3 car garage, new roof & new A/C units. $659K Motivated seller, serious buyers only. (229) 376-6063
204 Apt/Dupl/Condo/ T’homs for Sale CONDO FOR sale NW location 480 Kingswood Court 3BR 2&1/2BA Gated community with pool and clubhouse. Priced below market @74900 and possible owner financing. Call Lavonda at R.E.B.G./The Anderson Co. to see 229-881-0818
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Farms, Lots & 214 Acreage for Sale
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LAKE EUFAULA GEORGETOWN, GA BONAPARTES RETREAT Off-water lot w/ 2BD / 1BA mobile home, fully furnished, central heat & air, boat shed, storage building, fish cleaning station and MEMBERS boat ramp and dock. 24 ft. Pontoon 115 Johnson Motor included on 1/2 acre lot. CALL 229-888-0775 or 229-349-0381
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DOUGHERTY ALBANY 3BR 2BA Beautiful duplex. Fenced yard. Fig tree. Leases for 750.00 each side. 2306 Old Dominion Ct., St. Andrews. Sell: $140,000. Sierra Land Co. LLC Call: 229-432-9310
Investment 224 Property for Sale
312 W. Residence Office Space available
$18,600 YEARLY income return on investment, $75,000 investment in 4 brick rental properties $92,000 tax values, call 229-291-7661
$500.00 per month 188 Fowler Dr. 3BR/2BA 2250 sqft $1500.00 per month 194 White Oak Dr. 4BR/2BA 1734 sqft. $1500.00/month 1803 South County Line Road 3BR/3BA 1920 sqft. $1200.00 per month Office space at 1005 Tift Ave. Albany 3 units available 825 sqft. $250.00 per month each
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CLARKE COUNTY Athens Premier RV lot for sale for Dawg fans LOT FOR sale at Bulldog Park, full hookups, cable, bathhouse, transportation to and from football game for 14. See www.bulldogpark.com for more details . Selling below market due to death of co-owner. Also for sale is 2014 Palazzo by Thor, diesel pusher 33.2, washer and dryer, sleeps 6. Located in Cordele GA. New Blue Ox hitch. 229-349-0159. Serious inquires only please.
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125 S HUNTON STREET POULAN, GA. 2BR, 1BA home in a quiet neighborhood. $400/mo $400 deposit. Call Norris Bishop Realty at 229-890-1186.
2507 Ridgewood Lane 4BR/2.5BA - 2244 sqft $1500.00 per month
3BR / 1BA $700/MO $700 dep. 812 Shadowlawn drive No pets No Grafa call 351-4288
3BR/2BA Home - 1746 sqft
3BR 1BA 495M/495D 610 10AVE 2BR/1BA 815 McIntosh 475M/475D call 229 -395-5802
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3BR/2BA, LEE CO. Appliances, $995/mo $700 dep. 229-535-4298
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916-A 4TH Ave., 2BR/1BA, $495/ mo, $495D non-refundable dep. NO GRFA, 678-699-1889 NO PETS
$1400/per month 121 Cambridge Rd
$1580/per month
115-C ACACIA 3BR/2BA $650/$550(SPECIAL)
1BR & 2BR apts 1BA Beautifully updated in historic Rawson Circle $350$450/MO 229-344-3553
3975 RODNOR Forest 3BR/BA $625/$40 0(SPECIAL)
1BR 1BA w/ APPLIANCES 808A Rosedale $325/M. plus deposit. (229) 436-7455
1408-B DAVIS V 2BR/1BA $475/$40 0 (SPECIAL)
615 HALEY ST. 3BR/1BA $625 DEP/ $625 RENT
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1700 W. BROAD AVE 2BR/1.5BA $395 1213 A 5TH AVE 2BR/1BA $425 1213 B 5TH AVE 2BR/1BA $395 229-888-5843 Homes & 256 Mobile Lots for Rent 14 WIDE, Furnished 2BR, Spring Flats Rd., CH&A, $400/mo + dep. Call 776-3962 2, 3, & 4 BR Clean w/AC, $300/ mo and up, $250 deposit Call 4367108 2BR, CH/A, appliances, in quiet park. $265/mo $250 deposit. 439-8841. CORDELE RD. 3BR Cent.H/A $300 plus D. 229-395-5855 EAST 3BR/2BA, $295 Rent to Own, Nice, 888-2000 or 883-2000 LEE COUNTY D/Wide 3&4BR 2BA Lee County near Albany. (229) 8540173 LEE, 2BR/2BA, $445 Rent to Own, Nice, Quiet, 888-2000, 883-2000
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3BR / 2BA APARTMENT HOUSE 807 Mcintosh Road $900/M. & $700/Dep. (229) 995-5994
124 Mossydale 3BR/2BA $750/$400
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$199 MOVE-IN SPECIAL, 2BD $320/M call anytime, move today. No Deposit. W/D hookup. (229)299-8750.
2BR/1BA CROMARTIE BEACH DR, Albany; 2BR/2BA, 910 20th Street, Albany; 3BR/2BA Winding Way, Leesburg; No Smoking; No Pets; Call 229-894-6504 after 5 pm.
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& SPACIOUS AFFORDABLE 3BR 2BA TOWN HOME IN A FRIENDLY COMMUNITY.HARDWOOD FLOORS AND APPLIINCLUDED. PUBLIC ANCES TRANSPORTAION NEARBY. 2 PLAYGROUNDS ON SITE ALONG WITH A VIBRANT SWIMMING POOL, LAUNDRY FACILITIES & ON-SITE SECURITY. COME JOIN OUR COMMUNITY. GHFA, DCA, HUD, Section 8, AARC & VASH accepted. $583/MO $250 SEC DEP. RIVERCREST APARTMENTS 229483-9400. First 10 new tenants that move in get a $50.00 gift card. CORDELE RD 1 mile from Walmart 1BR appliances $275 plus D. 229395-5855
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LAKE PARK 3BR 2BA $1000 & Doublegate $1300 (229) 420-4267
912 FROTSCHER AVE. 3BR/1BA $395 DEP/$395 RENT
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LEE CO, 50 acres, adjacent to Chehaw Park, Muckalee Creek Frontage. Make Offer 229-886-4461
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LEE CO. 141 Chukar, 3/2, $1200/ mo. 104 Fox Hound 3/2 $890/mo. 156 Peach 4/2 $890/mo. THE WRIGHT Co. 229-435-0654
804 Twenty First Ave. 4840 sqft. $1200.00 per month Business office/distribution or Church space ready
2 STORY BRICK W/ POOL; 4BR 2.5BA; 3900 sq ft; 2407 Pheasant, Lake Park, Heart pine fl; gas f/p, $1,850 Call 229-395-6712
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1805 Devon Drive 4BR/3.5BA 2832 sqft. $1900.00 per month
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1, 2, 3 BR. Furnished, $85/wk. Utilities Included. Unfurnished $225-$375/ mo, appliances. 435-7646
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Acreage Over 75..........................701 Acreage Under 75........................702 Commercial Buildings......................703 Commercial Lots.............................704 Condominiums/Townhouses............705 Duplexes......................................706 Homes Site..................................707
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LEE COUNTY 4BD/2BA w/ Garage 188 McDonald Ct. No pets. $1095/M. & $1000/Dep. (229) 759-2792 or (229) 886-1277
141+/- ACRES of planted slash pines (2015) in Webster County.
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Office Space................................660 Resort Property...........................663 Retail Space................................664 Roommate Wanted......................666 Room...........................................667 Rental Property Needed..............668 Unfurnished Apartments..............673 Unfurnished Homes.....................679 Warehouses/ Mini Warehouse. . . .681
202+/- ACRES of recently thinned pines in Sumter County, GA. Natural timber along Wolf Creek.
2 BURIAL PLOTS for sale at Floral Memory Gardens. $1,250 each. (229) 439-0227
1999 GATEWAY 16x80, Recently Remodeled, New A/C, 3BR/2BA, Beautiful, Quiet, Safe Gated Community in LEE CO. $600/mo or $22,500 for sale. 229-888-0068
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LAKE PARK, 4BR/3BA, Close to Lake Loretta, No Pets, $795/mo $750 dep. Call 229-395-7771
Lots 229 Cemetery for Sale
1999 32X80 DESTINY DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME, 3 acres Worth County, 10min from Marine Base, Quiet Country Living 4BR/2BA, Well, Sept, CH&A, Deck, Storge Bld, Carport much more $70,000.00 Call 229-886-7364
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EAST, 1/1.5, loft style, $385/mo Movein-Special $495. 888-2000 883-2000
NEW CONSTRUCTION DUPLEXES FOR RENT IN LEESBURG Located on N Magnolia St next to Lee Co Elem. NO GRAFA. 3BED/2BATH. $825/Month. Info and Applications on site or call 229-789-0144 or 229-894-1117.
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911-A 3rd A Ave ve 2BR/1BA $600/$400
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2302-A Jim Stokes 3BR/2BA $725/$400
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1110 Rawson #2 & 3 2BR/1BA $425/$250 (Special) 3812 Dominion 3BR/2BA $725/$450 114 Village 3BR/2BA $825/$825 (Lee Co) 129 Mayfield 3BR/2BA $995/$600 (Lee Co) 1915-B W W.. Broad 2BR/1BA $395/$250 1014 N. McKinley 2BR/1BA $395/$250 1401 9th A Ave ve 2BR/1BA $525/$350 3101-B & C Crepe Myrtle 1BR/1BA $495/$300 3107-B Crepe Myrtle 2BR/2BA $625/$450 186 Mayfield 3BR/2BA $1000/$800 (Lee Co)
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Roommate Wanted/ 262 Room for Rent ROOMS FOR RENT at affordable prices. 1 free meal per day. 229-3646886 or 229-854-8289 ROOMS FOR rent, no pets, call after 4PM Nancy 229-347-3137
267 Commercial Rentals CHURCH BUILDING for lease. 1111 5th Ave (229) 439-9884 COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT: 1104 N Slappey & 721 West Broad, 229-809-0233
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he real estate market will always have its ups and downs, but real estate is an oft-profitable investment. Real estate investors do their investing for various reasons. Some see a house as a place to hang their hats for years and years, while others look at properties as nothing more than investments.
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Stunning Home/ West Lee County $269,000 MLS# 136446 4BR/2BA, 2260SF The Grove at Oakland Parkway! New Construction! Granite counter tops and lots of beautiful details!
$199,500 MLS# 136160 2BR/2BA, 2275SF Beautifully built and country views. Gorgeous Smokey Mt. Red oak floors and lots of extras.
Beautiful Town home/Perfect Location $118,900 MLS# 135555 3BR/2BA, 1463SF Excellent Cond., Bonus room & Screened Porch
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Buying a home with the intent to fix it up and resell it is called a “fix and flip.” In such situations, investors buy homes at below-market prices before refurbishing the homes with the goal of recouping their initial investment and then some when the homes are ultimately put back on the market. Flipping has become popular for both expert remodelers and novice investors. RealtyTrac R, the nation’s leading source for comprehensive housing data, noted in its “Year-End and Q4 2015 U.S. Home Flipping” report that 5.5 percent of all single family home and condo sales during the year were flipped properties. This marked an increase from the same time the previous year.
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Investing in a fixer-upper requires a leap of faith and a vision of what the home can look like in the future. Turning a real estate lemon into lemonade requires certain skills and a good measure of patience. The following are some guidelines to get anyone started.
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4107 Quail Hollow Rd Beautiful Executive Home $469,000 MLS# 136548 5BR/4.5BA, 4500SF Custom Kit., Sunroom, Gunite Pool & 900SqFt Pool House
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* Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Make an honest assessment of your abilities and which renovations, if any, you can handle. If you are unskilled or inexperienced working with your hands, then it can be easy for an investment property to quickly become a money pit. Before purchasing a property, hire a trained home inspector to tour the home with you and point out all of the areas that will need renovation. With this list, begin getting estimates on how much money the work will entail. Determine if this fits with your budget or not. You do not want to invest so much that it exceeds what you could feasibly recoup when it comes time to sell. * Overlook cosmetic things when visiting properties. Cosmetic issues include all of the easily replaceable items in a home, such as carpeting, appliances, interior paint colors and cabinetry. Focus on the bones of the house -- the architectural integrity and those little touches that you envision having a “wow” factor. * Seek the help of experts. Some flippers think they’ll save the most money by doing all of the work themselves. This isn’t always the case. Professional architects, designers and contractors may help you save money. Contractors have an intimate knowledge of where to buy materials and may be able to negotiate prices based on wholesale or trade costs. In addition, experts can help you avoid common pitfalls because they’ve already done this type of work time and again. It’s smart to rely on expert advice, even if it means investing a little bit more. * Save money by doing some work yourself. While the pros may tackle the more complex parts of a given project, such as rewiring electricity or changing the footprint of a home, you can still be involved. Ask to participate in demolition, such as taking down walls or removing old materials from the home. Such participation may be fun, and it can save you substantial amounts of money on labor. * Recognize that not everything must be completely redone. Realize that, in some instances, a coat of paint and some new accents may be all you need to transform a space. For example, if kitchen cabinets are in good condition, see if they can be refaced or painted instead of replaced entirely. Install new door pulls/handles to add visual interest. Look for some ready-made items, such as bookshelves, instead of installing custom carpentry. * Think about what the buyer wants and not what you want. Renovate with an eye toward prospective buyers’ needs. Keep things neutral and accommodating. Research the latest trends to understand what buyers might be seeking in a home. You want potential buyers to envision themselves moving right in. Renovating a fixer-upper takes time, but it can be a worthwhile project, and one that can help anyone turn a profit in a booming real estate market.