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Five surprisingly simple ways to turn your current deck into a dream outdoor oasis If your deck suffers from weathered wood, loose railings or dated balusters, you're not alone. Consider these five ways you can update your deck and grow your real estate value: 1. Add or update post caps If you want to add a bit more pizzazz to your outdoor
Chuck Willcox 435-1717
Allan Willcox 435-1717
Vonnice Brown 344-4700
Jennifer Blount 349-0929
Excellent Location! Furniture Come enjoy the lake! Dock included 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, with boat lifts, 90 Feet on the water, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Sunroom, Dock with boat & Tiled floors, Metal roof. jet ski lifts, Screened Porch,
$324,000
MLS# 130666 $329,000
2031 N. Slappey Blvd Albany, GA
Mandy Chambers 886-1853
Tippin Heiden 395-0199
Over 5000 SQ. FT. Home on Private 1.67 acre Lot Overlooking Lake Blackshear. 4BR, 4BA, $449,500
Paul Powell 347-9829
Great Weekend Place! $250,000, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Dock / Seawall, Large Sunroom,
MLS# 129728
Close to Lee County schools, Foreclosure in Leesburg, 3 BR, 2 BA, Large Family $299,900, 4 or 5 Bedroom , Room, Privacy Fence, Double 3 Baths, 3500 Square FT, Garage, Eat In Kitchen. Double Garage $126,000
MLS# 130428
MLS# 130324
Great Investment, 3 BR 1 BA, Garage, $39,900
Northwest Albany, 3 BR, 2 BA, Living RM, Den $129,900
Betty Townsell 881-2665
2. Replace balusters Balusters are connected to the railing vertically and provide an important safety feature. If your wood balusters are worn, you can instantly upgrade your outdoor space with new options.
that's entirely your own. 5. Install lighting A great deck will serve as an extension of your home both day and night. One great option is Solar Accent Lights that can be placed on posts to illuminate pathways and deck edges.
3. Bring back deck boards
435-1717
www.lakeblackshear.com
space, give your deck the Deckorators touch with classic copper post caps or solar powered caps that illuminate once the sun sets.
Kathy Slaughter 347-8650
Come live at the lake! 1800 Square FT, 3 Bedroom 2 BA, Boat ramp and dock, Large Family Room with high ceilings, $350,000
Protect the integrity of the wood and refresh the look of your outdoor space by cleaning deck boards and giving them a new coat of paint or stain. 4. Refresh railings Deckorators co-extruded composite CXT railing is ultra-low maintenance and gives you the options to mix-and-match railings, posts, balusters and caps for a look
MLS# 130535
Lee County Springdale S/D, Over 1800 SQ. FT, 3 BR, 2 BA, Large Family Room, Screened Porch $175,500
Lots of upgrades! Over Huntingdon Subd., Built in 1700 SQ. FT., dining 2005, Double Garage, Very area, large family room, Well Maintained, Deck, Eat inground pool, privacy In Kitchen. $164,900 fence and wired workshop, new roof. $159,900 MLS# 130718
Northwest Albany, 3 Bedroom 2 BA, 1962 Square FT, Formal Dining Room, Large Family RM, Den $125,000
Foreclosure Northwest Albany! $87,500, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1530 Square FT
MLS# 130534
MLS# 130306
Lake Park, $107,000, 1798 SQ. FT. 3 BR, 2 BA
883-6100
Dianne Barlow 886-4777
Lisa Bartlett 214-0005
Judy Bowles 449-8710
Mark Daniels 347-3454
Thomasine Dye-Thomas
432-5527
Mike Flynn 376-2361
Susie Hardin 291-3977
William Jackson 344-3029
Terri Kerrey 894-3050
Erica Nepote 395-6861
Raines Watkins 291-5303
Kristy Wingate 343-4663
$415,000 4BR / 3.5BA 3004 SF 23+ Ac in Lee Co, Horse Farm Huge Gameroom includes Pool Table
$479,000 4BR / 4BA 4395 SF Heart of Pine Plank Flooring Upstairs Large Gameroom
MLS # 130758
MLS # 130740
LOTS FOR SALE LAKE BLACKSHEAR 100 ft. on the Water. Great Views Call Chuck 886-2521
150 ft. Right on the Water. Call Allan 886-2828
. Open lot with more than 120 ft. of waterfront property. Includes dock.
150 ft. of Water Front 1.11 acres w/more than Property, Well or City 280 ft. Overlooking Water. Very Good Water Location. 196 ft. Water Front. Water, Sep. Tank
Call Allan 886-2828
Call Allan 886-2828
Several Lots in New Subdivision. Restrictive Covenants, Excellent Neighborhood. Water Front Lots Start at . Includes New Boat Houses.
130 ft. on Main Lake. Call Chuck 886-2521
1.16 acre,
100 ft. Water Front, 0.8 Acre
$365,000 4BR / 3.5BA 5079 SF Master Bedroom Suite, Tons of Attic space Gameroom and Bonus Room
$349,000 4BR / 3.5BA 3877 SF Bonus / Entertainment Area Specialty Ceilings, Split Floor Plan
MLS # 130739
MLS # 129927
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WHO’S WHO IN MORTGAGE LENDING
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Mortgage Specialist
Jamie Parker 364-4121
Jamie.Parker @abtgold.com NMLS: 215724
2910 MEREDYTH DRIVE ALBANY, GA - (229) 903-1400
www.abtgold.com
Marilyn Odum 886-0137
Marilyn.Odum@abtgold.com NMLS: 510529
2815 Meredyth Avenue, Albany, GA
(229) 446-2265
working with you to make your dream of homeownership a reality.
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For small lawns, choose smart tools that get the job done quickly and store away neatly
(BPT) - Small lawns have many of the same needs and issues as larger lawns, but they don't always require the same bulky tools to get the job done. A smart arsenal for small lawn care includes some sturdy hand tools and a few small, but powerful, gadgets. If you're looking to outfit your arsenal, consider these tools. * Easy thatch dispatchers - Thatch is a natural protective layer of debris that forms in lawns at the soil level and helps retain soil moisture. But when thatch gets too thick, matting to half an inch deep or more, it can prevent water, air and nutrients from reaching grass roots. Thatch removal tools slice through and lift thatch. The pushpowered, wheeled Combisystem Vertical Cutter by Gardena removes matted thatch and aerates the lawn soil at the same time. For those who prefer manual raking, there's the sharp-bladed True Temper Thatch Rake. * Lawn care at the flip of a switch Small lawns need fertilizer and treatment for weeds just like large lawns. But a large awkward push
spreader can be overkill for a small lawn and take up valuable storage space in the garage. The new lightweight, hand-carried, batterypowered Ready2Go Spreader is specifically designed to make quick work of small lawns, slopes and tight spaces. It comes pre-loaded with popular lawn care products from Preen, GreenView and Vigoro. Each unit is pre-calibrated for its product so no further adjustments are ever needed. To use the spreader, just pick it up, flip the switch and walk to cover up to 2,500 square feet to fertilize or treat the lawn. To spiff up yards overrun with weeds including tough dandelions, try the Ready2Go Spreader with Preen Lawn Weed Control. For eco-friendly spring lawn feeding, the Ready2Go Spreader with GreenView Lawn Food offers quick green up plus controlled nutrient release over eight weeks. Each unit is refillable, reusable, and its pre-installed AA batteries are replaceable. After use, store the compact, portable tool on a shelf, with no space lost in the garage or shed.
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4BR, 2BA home on approx. 1.26 acres. It features a lrg GR, gourmet kit w/ island & ceramic tile flooring, luxurious MA suite & lrg media room. $234,900 MLS# 130748
Great 4BR, 2BA home w/ open & split floor plan, kit w/ SS appls, HW, carpet & tile flooring. Call today! $134,900 MLS# 130778
JOHN ANDERSON
BROKER/OWNER APPRAISER
881-3331
TOMMY YORK MOBILE
347-3381
* Water the lawn, not the living room For a lawn, water ranks with sunlight in terms of importance. For a small lawn, often nestled up close to the house and open summer windows, putting water only where it's wanted is desirable. The Dramm Colorstorm 9-Pattern Turret Sprinkler has adjustable directional sprays in nine different patterns to water small lawns evenly. Durable and efficient, it gives the lawn the good, deep soaking it needs, while leaving the living room curtains dry and blowing in the summer breeze. * Keep the lawn in fighting trim Mowing a lawn regularly is more than aesthetic: keeping grass at the right length, between two-to-four inches, helps grass develop strong roots. The Black and Decker 19-inch cordless electric mulching mower is designed for small lawns. It not only makes it easy to keep the lawn mowed to the correct height, it chops up clippings so they decompose easily, discouraging thatch buildup. * Give a small lawn an edge - By their nature, small lawns are often viewed up close and personal. Edged lawns not
only look nice, they help keep garden weeds out of the lawn and vice versa. But edging by hand is hard work. The GreenWorks 12 Amp Corded Edger is sturdy, lightweight, easy to maneuver and ideally suited to creating crisp tidy edges in turf along borders of walkways, driveways, paths and garden or landscape beds. With only a connecting cord of its own, attach the edger to the grounded outdoor-rated extension cord of choice, up to 50-feet. For those who prefer a manual edging solution, choose an edging tool with a sturdy handle and a strong hand-forged cutting edge such as the English-made Clarington Edging Knife. These are tools that get the job done and done quickly, keeping small lawns trim, tidy and naturally strengthened to fend off weeds. They're also compact and easy to store and keep until next needed, a boon where storage spaces are also smaller with no room to spare.
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347-3433
www.ugottamove.com
229-883-3000
Apartments for Rent 1712A Malone 2 bdrm, 1 ba - $325/Mo. plus $50 deposit 1613 Whiting 2 bdrm, 1 ba - $325/Mo. plus $50 deposit
209 Lockett Station Rd. Brick, 2 /3BR, 2BA, Double Carport, Workshop, One Owner Home. Had lots of TLC.
Nice 3 BR, 2 BA.1801 sq. ft. with beautiful hardwood floors. A great find!!
1615 A Malone 2 bdrm, 1 ba - $325/Mo. plus $50 deposit Call 229-881-3331 for rental info
17.0 Acres at Intersection of Nelms & Palm. $85,000
2025 W. Broad, Albany 2711 Sylvester Rd 3BR, 2BA. Brick, on 0.75 ac., Cute and convenient home with 3BR, 1.5BA, screened porch, wired Fenced rear yard. workshop and fenced rear yard.
4024 SF Brick House located on 1774 SF Brick 3BR, 2BA Home on a more than 3 acres in Spring Hills quiet cul-de-sac, near shopping, schools and medical care. Paved alley. Hardwood Estates. Features of this 5BR, 4.5BA floors under carpet in BRs. Carport and home include a lovely covered porch, hot tub, fenced back yard, fenced rear yard. Great for investment double garage. property or for a first time homeowner. $309,900 MLS# 130593 $119,900 MLS# 130662
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INSURANCE COSTS PROPERTY TAXES Home Value
Contents Value
Monthly Premium
$100,000
$80,000
$24
125,000
100,000
28
150,000
120,000
32
175,000
140,000
36
200,000
160,000
40
225,000
180,000
44
250,000
200,000
Home Value $
49
Based on 1999 Brick Veneer home in Albany. Includes replacement contents with $300,000 Liability. Has $500 deductible. Compliments of Copelan Insurance Agency, Inc.
60,000
Lee
Dougherty
$
7581
7539
$
6749
$
7249
$
$
5949
5319
$
80,000
10468
10052
8999
9666
7932
7092
100,000
13086
12565
11249
12082
9915
8866
150,000
19629
18848
16873
18124
14873
13299
200,000
26172
25131
22498
24165
19831
17732
250,000
15
14
22
06
89
22165
327
314
281
302
247
Calculations based on 2002 mileage rate -- monthly payments multiply value of home times 40%, multiply answer time mileage rate divide by twelve for monthly payment These are ESTIMATED tax rates. They are based upon 2002 millage rates for each city and county and include school tax. The Homestead Exemption discount is not included.
HOW MUCH HOUSE CAN YOU AFFORD? Monthly Gross Income
Maximum • Mortgage Payment
Maximum •• Monthly Debt
MORTGAGE RATES
Mitchell
Albany Leesburg Smithville County County County
House Value † 30 Year Mortgage
House Value‡ 15 Year Mortgage
Subject To Change Upon Short Notice
LENDER AB&T National Bank 229-446-2265
-
3.75
0
3.25
0
4.25
3.375
-
-
-
-
3.75
0
3.25
0
Colony Bank 229-436-9000
4.125 3.125
-
-
-
-
3.75
0
3.00
0
EMG Mortgage 229-420-9364
4.125 3.125
-
-
-
-
3.75
0
3.25
0
4.125
-
-
-
-
3.75
0
3.25
0
4.375 3.375
-
-
-
-
3.875
0
3.25
0
4.250
3.25
-
-
-
-
4.375
-
-
-
Regions Mortgage Inc. 229-434-6817
4.25
3.25
-
-
-
-
3.75
-
3.50
-
3.75
Suntrust Mortgage Inc. 229-430-5494
4.25
3.125
-
-
-
-
3.75
-
3.25
-
3.75
Synovus Mortgage 229-430-7037
4.25
3.25
-
-
-
-
3.75
0
3.25
0
Ameris 229-434-4555
65,164
50,028
648
73,309
56,281
2,000
560
720
81,455
62,535
2,200
616
792
89,600
68,788
2,400
672
864
97,745
75,042
2,600
728
936
105,891
81,295
2,800
784
1,008
114,036
87,549
Northside Mortgage 229-878-1499
3,000
840
1,080
122,182
93,802
12844 NML 166305 166418 28262
3,200
896
1,152
130,327
100,056
3,400
952
1,224
138,473
106,309
3,600
1,008
1,296
146,618
112,563
3,800
1,064
1,368
154,764
118,816
4,000
1,120
1,440
162,909
125,070
4,200
1,176
1,512
171,055
131,323
4,400
1,232
1,584
179,200
137,577
4,600
1,288
1,656
187,345
143,830
4,800
1,344
1,728
195,491
150,084
5,000
1,400
1,800
203,636
156,337
5,200
1,456
1,872
211,782
162,591
5,400
1,512
1,944
219,927
168,844
5,600
1,568
2,016
228,073
175,098
5,800
1,624
2,088
236,218
181,351
INTERNET PROVIDERS AT&T (Dial-up 800-436-8638) (DSL 800-263-0241) www.att.com Plantel 1-800-342-7564 SurfSouth 878-6008 RECYCLING
Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful 430-5257
SCHOOL INFORMATION Dougherty County Public School System Lee County School System 431-1264 229-903-2100 DAILY NEWSPAPER (circulation dept.) 888-9322 OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS Driver’ s License Bureau 430-4251 Automotive Tag Office 431-3255 Voter Registration 431-3247 Correct Time 436-6121 Albany-Dougherty Chamber of Commerce 434-8700
To Advertise in the Real Estate Showcase contact Debi Griffin at 888-7653 or debi.griffin@albanyherald.com
30 yr.
-
576
AT&T Residential 888-757-6500 Business 866-620-6000
Rate
-
504
www.att.com
Rate
Cap
-
448
TELEPHONE
Cap
3.25
1,800
ELECTRICAL & NATURAL GAS COMPANIES City of Albany Georgia Power Mitchell EMC Sumter EMC 883-8330 436-3304 436-0070 759-2291
(No Points) (No Points)
4.25
$1,600
• Determined by multiplying gross wages by .28, a common method used by lending institutions. •• Determined by multiplying gross wages by .36, a common method used by lending Institutions. † Based on an average interest rate of 7.5% ‡ Based on an average interest rate of 7.25% This table is intended only as a guide. For more specific information, contact a local lending institution.
30-YEAR 15-YEAR 1-YEAR ADJUSTABLE RATE (No Points) FHA and/or VA (30-Year) FHA and/or VA (15-Year) FIXED FIXED Life of USDA RATE Rate Annual Loan Margin 30 yr. Points 15 yr. Points 100% RATE
Flint Community Bank 229-903-1400 Heritage Bank 229-878-2021
3.25
4.125
Rates can be reduced with discount points. Rates are subject to change upon short notice, and discount points could change frequently. One discount point is equal to one percentage point of the loan amount and is paid when the loan is closed. Most lenders have a variety of programs. ORIGINATION FEE IS NORMALLY ONE ADDITIONAL POINT, BUT CAN VARY. Maximum amount for conventional loan is $417,000. To Participate in the column, call 888-9333. For information on specific mortgage programs call The Lender.
MORTGAGE PAYMENTS CALCULATOR Monthly interest, interest payments for 30-year, fixed rate mortgage. Escrow payments for taxes, insurance not included. Payments are rounded to the nearest dollar.
$50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 160,000 170,000 180,000 190,000 200,000
$252 309 365 422 479 536 593 649 706 763 820 876 933 990 1047 1104
260 317 373 430 487 544 601 657 714 771 828 884 941 998 1055 1112
268 325 381 438 495 552 609 665 722 779 836 892 949 1006 1063 1120
276 333 389 446 503 560 617 673 730 787 844 900 957 1014 1071 1128
284 341 397 454 511 568 625 681 738 795 852 908 965 1022 1079 1136
292 350 409 467 525 584 641 700 759 817 875 934 992 1050 1109 1167
$300 360 420 480 540 600 660 719 779 839 899 959 1019 1079 1139 1199
$308 369 431 493 554 616 677 739 800 862 924 985 1047 1108 1170 1231
$316 379 442 506 569 632 695 758 822 885 948 1011 1075 1138 1201 1264
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Nix the neutrals: Undoing open house decor to make a new home your own
(BPT) - When selling a house, the mantra for most is neutral, neutral, neutral. To help potential new owners envision themselves moving in, real estate experts remind sellers to depersonalize their homes. That means removing family photos and mementos and replacing favorite color schemes with more vanilla shades and hues. So as a new homeowner, how do you begin to de-neutralize your new house to make it your new home? Color your world
It's a pretty safe bet that as the previous homeowners were preparing to sell, they went through the house and repainted with shades of beige or gray. While nice for an open house, these colors can be a little impersonal. It's also likely the homeowners didn't invest in the highest quality paint, saving that money for their new home. Therefore, one of the best ways to make your mark is by giving rooms a fresh coat of paint. Choose colors that reflect your personality and style, and don't be afraid to select bolder hues. Darker, more vibrant colors work well, especially for accent walls or rooms that could use some drama, like your guest bath. Spend the money on a premium paint to ensure you see excellent hide (the paint's ability to conceal the color under it) and coverage (how far you can paint with a gallon). Accolade Interior Paint + Primer from Pratt & Lambert is a good option. Not only can Accolade be tinted to any one of Pratt & Lambert's lush colors, but the paint is also washable, durable and easy to maintain so it lasts
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until you're ready to change colors. Treat your windows well When it comes to the floors, most real estate agents advise their clients to replace carpeting before the house goes on the market, particularly if it's worn or on the more colorful side. As a result, you can hold off on the expense of putting in new carpet and instead look at window treatments. Once you paint, the blinds, curtains or cornice boards that were part of the open house staging efforts may not fit in with your decor. Consider the function you need from window treatments. Do you need to create privacy as well as style? Is blocking light essential, like in a bedroom, or would sheer drapes be an option? Will the treatments be used in a child's room, making cordless blinds important? Examining the function will help you determine the type of window treatment to select. Once you decide what type of window treatment is best suited for a particular room and window, you can begin to look at fabrics and colors that complement your paint choice and provide your new home with a fine finishing touch.
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Bring in your belongings During the open house, you used your imagination to picture where your family heirlooms and prized possessions would be placed. Now, it's time to turn that picture into a reality. Collect your photos, mirrors, artwork and other objects. Then look around your new house to create a blueprint of what to hang or place, and where. Sticky notes provide an easy method for remembering where items will reside. To create your desired look, you may need to replace photo matting or frames to match or contrast with new paint colors. You'll also want to look at room
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features, like fireplaces or angled walls and ceilings, and position objects to highlight them, rather than hide them. Now that your home is no longer an open house, you can feel free to nix the neutrals and instead use color, style and accessories to identify it as yours. While the previous homeowners may have done many things to get the house show-ready, you have to evaluate the quality of products used, the integrity of the workmanship and, most importantly, the feeling you want your home to evoke, as you embark on projects. Once you do, you'll see what you need to change and what can stay the same so you feel happy in your new home.
2831 Burlington Road
$169,900, 3BR/2BA, MLS #130482, NW Charmer! Split Floor Plan, Pine Floors, Updated Kit w/island & fenced backyard. Great Location PENNI IVY 347-0554 COLDWELL BANKER WALDEN & KIRKLAND 436-8811
FEATURED HOME
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Article and Photos by JENNIFER KING jennifer.king@albanyherald.com
2421 E. Alberson, Albany
$193,000
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Front of Home
his week’s featured home is located in Albany’s St. Andrews subdivision just off Old Dawson Road. This large abode with five bedrooms and two and a half baths boasts more than 3,000 square feet of living space. Fresh paint, new flooring, and new counters can be found throughout this roomy house! The home has a unique Tudor style exterior, which adds to its charm. The front door opens to a traditional foyer with gleaming, new laminate hardwood flooring. A coat closet is situated to the left and a staircase to the second floor is to the right. Just off the foyer to the right is a formal living room with plenty of natural light streaming through multiple windows. On the opposite side of the foyer,
you will find the formal dining room. This space features crown molding, chair rail, and a bank of three windows with unique lattice work on the exterior. A doorway in the dining room leads to the huge, open kitchen and breakfast nook. New counters have been recently installed in the kitchen, and their deep gray color blends nicely with the rich, dark wood tone of the newly refinished cabinets. Brand new wood flooring in both the kitchen and the nook make the spaces flow nicely. Within the kitchen, new stainless steel appliances have been installed. A doorway to the left side of the kitchen leads to a walk-in pantry and to a large laundry room/mudroom. An exterior door in the laundry room leads out to the backyard. Located on a short hallway
Formal Dining Room
Family Room
between the kitchen and the foyer is the home’s half bath. This is great for guests! The breakfast nook is a great space for casual dining, and it is made bright by a set of French doors, which lead out to a patio on the rear of the house. White railing and a step down to the right of the nook lead into the family room. The focal point of the cozy family room is a brick wood-burning fireplace. This area has plenty of sunlight filtering through five windows to keep it bright and airy! Upstairs there are five bedrooms, including the master suite, and two full bathrooms. To the left of the staircase, there are two good-sized bedrooms with large closets. One of the bedrooms leads to a bonus room, which would be a great game room! These two bedrooms share
Master Bedroom
a bathroom located on the hallway between the two spaces. To the right of the stairs are two additional bedrooms and the master suite. The master suite features a private bathroom and a large walk-in closet. Located in the private master bathroom you will find a long double vanity, a shower/tub combo, and a separate water closet. Outside the home, a double carport provides plenty of parking space and contains a storage room large enough for a lawn mower. The .57 acre lot provides plenty of space for outdoor
Kitchen
entertaining, and it backs up to a wooded area for added privacy. If you would like more information about this home, please contact Blake Williams of Coldwell Banker Walden and Kirkland at his office (229) 903-1228 or on his cell (229) 560-4068.
Breakfast Nook
Back of Home
Bonus Room
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Meeting buyer demands in a seller's market: Top trends for 2014
(BPT) - With many real estate industry watchers predicting 2014 will be a seller's market, you may think you won't need to do much to sell your home this spring. Not so fast while more buyers are likely to be competing for homes, that doesn't mean they're willing to settle for less than perfect. In fact, coming out of the real estate crash of a few years ago, buyers have learned the importance of getting the maximum value for their home investment. While home prices are expected to rise in 2014, buyers continue to have high expectations. Homes that meet buyers' lists of "must-haves" and "would-love-to-have" features will be positioned to sell more quickly and closer to - or above - list price, experts say. So what are homebuyers looking for in 2014? Whole-home, beautiful energy efficient features In the earliest days of the efficiency trend, many buyers would have settled
for a house that reduced heating and cooling costs through good insulation, or cut electricity bills with energysipping appliances. Modern buyers, however, are interested in homes that take a holistic approach to energy
efficiency. That means supplementing energy savings with more thoughtful features like daylighting and natural ventilation through energy-efficient skylights, using solar-powered water heaters, and employing intelligent controls for skylights, other lighting and heating/cooling systems. Buyers want energy-efficient upgrades that also offer high aesthetic appeal in addition to functionality, making features like ENERGY STARqualified skylights particularly popular. In fact, 55 percent of homebuyers in a National Association of Home Builder's survey said skylights are desirable or essential. Skylight manufacturer VELUX America notes that installing no-leak, solar-powered fresh air (venting) skylights not only enhances indoor air quality, but can boost energy efficiency, working in concert with windows. Add remote-controlled, solar-powered blinds and skylight energy performance ratings can improve as much as 45 percent. And solar powered skylights and blinds, as well as the installation costs, are eligible for a 30 percent Federal tax
credit. Smarter size and space While buyers will always look to get the most bang for their buck, many are deciding that "bang" does not necessarily mean "bigger." The great recession saw many families downsize into smaller homes - with more manageable mortgages. Even with the economy moving again, many homeowners have found they like the efficiency and utility of smaller, more purposeful spaces. The functionality of a room is now as important as its size. Buyers will continue to embrace rooms that make the most of the space available, such as compact kitchens that maximize storage, smaller bathrooms that optimize lighting efficiency and privacy, while saving wall space through use of skylights, and open rooms that serve multiple purposes. To see how skylights would look in any room in your home, See Demands, page 12
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1 BR $ 38900
2 BR 1 BA $ 43900
3 BR 2.5 BA $ 50900
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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 436-7108
2BR/1BA $270-$320 + $250/Dep 776-3020 or 776-7750
2BR & 3/BR East Albany, $345/mo, $250/dep. Free water. 229-869-0704
2BR, CH/A, appliances, in quiet park. $265 mo./ $250 deposit. 439-8841.
3BR/2BA, CH&A, Appl, carpet/tile, E.side, $350/mo $300 dep. 888-7900
3BR/2BA Moblie Homes for Rent 229-883-0182
CLEAN 2BR Pleasant Grove Church Rd., $365/mo. 776-6459
DW, 3BR/2BA, Lee Co., fenced yrd $700/mo $700 dep, Near Albany. Call 229-349-1001
EAST 3BR/2BA, $495-$525 Rent to Own 888-2000/759-8099
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2007 FLEETWOOD 16x80, 3BR/2BA, LEE CO. Florida room, carport, $32,500 SALE or $650/mo RENT. Gated Community. 888-0068
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LEE 2BR/2BA and 1BR/1BA. No Grafa/Pets. 229-432-1551 Lee Co.100B Winding Way 3BR/2BA $625. 291-8510 Lee County Duplex, 112 C Winding Way, 3BR/2BA $600. 229-888-1904 NEW LUXURY 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 229-343-3455. NORTHWEST AREA 2 & 3 BR, CH&A, Appliances, W/D connection. Starting at $485. Call 432-9585 ST. ANDREWS, 2 & 3 BR, $650-$750/mo. Call 432-7899
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1 & 2 BR, $85/wk. with utlities & appliaces, Downtown, 435-7646
TAX TIME SPECIAL, NEW YEAR NEW HOME! 2/2 & 3/2 Call Rick for your RTO. 229-299-5001. Visit us on Facebook Pine Bluff Country Estates LLC
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1999 FLEETWOOD 28x76, 4 B R / 2 1 ⁄2 B A , $ 2 9 , 5 0 0 . 229-881-4101
Best Deals on New, Used & Repo‘d Mobile Homes, Call 229-436-7108, 288-8111 or 364-5517
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100 MAGNOLIA- 4 Room Office Suite OR Salon, CH&A. $225-$395 + dep req 894-2518 DAWSON RD Retail/ Office Space 250-7,200 Sq.Ft. Call 432-7899
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1BR $475/mo and 2br/11⁄2ba $550/mo NW townhouse, appliances, $400/deposit 435-8476 3BR/21⁄2BA Townhome 1370 sqft, $625/mo $300 dep. NOTTINGHAM APARTMENTS. Call 229-432-9351
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2&3BR $675 & $775 + Dep. No Pets. 224-4549
1BR/1BA Crossbow Ct, Updated, quiet, Appl. $495/Mo 446-4400
3110 Graystone Lane - Off Beattie Rd.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT. 1 & 2/BR $435-$625 All appliances. 229-430-0166
1BR Waterfront. No pets. Water and Trash Included. $500 mo. + $450 deposit. 894-9691. MOVE IN SPECIAL-RENT REDUCED. 2 BR 2 BA $500 SECURITY DEP $600/MTH RENT MOVE IN TODAY AND PAY M A R C H R E N T, FEBRUARY FREE. 803 CARDINAL GR CT BEHIND A M E R I C A N F U N PA R K . 854-5433 OR 886-4115
APARTMENTS 435-1017
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*DUPLEXES* 3105-B Fernridge Dr. 3BR/2BA (SPECIAL) $600/mo $400 dep. 1127-A & 1125-A University St. 2BR/1BA (SPECIAL) $425/mo $275 dep.
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3943 & 3975 Rodnor Forest Ln. 3BR/2BA (Special) $650/mo $475 dep.
1107 N. Madison St. #3 2BR/2BA (SPECIAL) $650/mo $500 dep.
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1203 Whispering Pines Albany, GA 31707 More Available @ www.rentalbanyga.com Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
2503 Redwood Ct. #4 2BR/11⁄2BA (SPECIAL) $495/mo $495dep.
Rent Special Rent Special 2BR/2BA 2BR/2BA $495/MO. 495/MO.
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REGENCY CLUB APARTMENTS Call Miyelle @ 229-888-0148 & ask about our 1⁄2 Price Rent, $50 application fee & $99 deposit. DCA Welcome! Located close to New Wal-mart. Special subject to change.
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1200 SQ. FT. Retail, Lee Market/ Winn Dixie, Us 19 229-347-7655
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*APARTMENTS* 2211 Gillionville Rd. #7, #8 & #17, 1BR/1BA $495/mo $400 dep. (SPECIAL) 2110 Lennox St. #16, #26 & #25 (SPECIAL) 2BR/2BA $500/mo $395 dep. 1511 Palmyra Rd. #15 1BR/1BA $390/mo $390 dep. *HOUSES* 102 Clinton Lane 3BR/2BA, (LEE CO.) $775/mo $600 dep. 701 Center Ridge Ct. 3BR/2BA (SPECIAL) $825/mo $700 dep. 113 & 139 Twelve Oaks Ct. 3BR/2BA, (Leesburg) $825/mo $600 dep.
BAM Property Management, Inc.
229-888-1515 1108 3rd Avenue
Dougherty County 203 Whitehead Drive 3BR/1Bath $425/Mo $425 Dep 503 Haley 2BR/2Bath $500/Mo $400 Dep 1704 N Cleveland Street 3BR/1Bath $650/Mo $500 Dep 1402A Whitney Avenue 2BR/1Bath $395/Mo $300 Dep 1316 Gail Avenue 3BR/1Bath $725/Mo $725 Dep 2054 N Riverview Circle 3BR/2Bath $425/Mo $200 Dep 509 Shadowlawn Drive 2BR/1Bath $435/Mo $300 Dep 1007 Lee Street #2 2BR/1Bath $350/Mo $300 Dep 304 Sunset Lane 4BR/1Bath $400/Mo $400 Dep 1203 B Julia Avenue 2BR/1.5Bath $425/Mo $425 Dep Lee County 140B Winding Way 2BR/2Bath $535/Mo $300 Dep 147C Winding Way 2BR/2Bath $535/Mo $300 Dep
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1703 Acker St. Albany 4 Sale or lease Owner Finance $1000/Mo Call for details 229-291-8510
2307 Schley Ave. 3BR/2BA (SPECIAL) $825/mo $600 dep.
3BR/2BA Brick Home on 1Ac 2837 Leary Rd. $800/Mo $800/Dep 1 Yr Lease. No Grafa.894-5077
3727 Radial Ave. 3BR/1.5BA (LEE CO) $550/mo $450 dep.
4BR/2BA Lee Co, $750/mo & 3BR/2BA Albany $725/mo Call 229-638-1926
222 Ambleside Dr 3BR/2BA, Lee Co. $1250/mo $950 dep.
DEVON Village, 3BR/2BA. New paint, all appl, no pets, $1000-$1300 mo/dep. 430-0166
Enjoy personal care home residing in historic Dawson Ga. Rooms and suites avail starting at $1800/Mo Call 883-6620
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3BR/1BA E. Albany Brick Home $500/MO Grafa Ok. 854-1107
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Board & Care options are available in a gated sr.adult c o m m u n i t y m e d s , housekeeping & utilities are included starting at $800.Mo Call 883-6620 For Lease 3BR/2BA in the City of Leesburg. $1200/mo. Call 229-343-0900. Lee County 3BR Available 435-1327
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Having Problems with your property management call us for a friendly quote and comparison today call jack stone 229-881-0599 LEE CO, 4BR/2BA, $890/mo, 156 Peach Ave., fenced. The Wright Co. 435-0654 Putney, Lrg 2BR/2BA, w/appl, 2 car carport, $750/mo+dep Application req‘d. 883-4104
B&B Rental Agency Since 1946
HOUSE: 312 Lexington 3BR/2BA, fenced yrd $565/mo $565 dep OFFICE SPACE: Individual Office Space for Rent, Location: 1120 Stuart Ave. (Geer & Associates) Utilities Included.
4830 Impala Dr. 3 BD/1 BA $625 Dep/$625 Rent
229-889-1040
801B Cordele Rd 2 Bd/1 Ba, Sylvester $400 Rent/$400 Dep
LEE CO, 115 Laurelwood, 3BR/2BA, $925/mo or owner financing with $8,000 down. No Grafa! 344-6529
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1536 DOUGHERTY AVE, ALBANY, GA
229-420-8929 Ext. 2101
605 Pine Ave • 435-5216 116 DRU CT (LEE) 3BR $785 mth/$600 dep 3718 COUNTRYSIDE 3BR $725 mth/$600 dep 1009 A 1ST AVE 1BR $450 mth/$400dep
2305 A OLD DOMINION 3BR $695 mth/$600 dep 183 ROBERTSON (LEE) 3BR $1050 mth/$900 dep 1405 W 2ND AVE 3BR $625 mth/$500 dep
1001 W. Oglethorpe
100-A Augusta (Lee Co)
**DUPLEXES** 512 A 4TH
GRAFA APPROVED 2 BR / 1 BA RENT 425 DEP 350
906 B VAN BUREN 2 BR / 1 BA RENT 425 DEP 350
2002 B GILLIONVILLE 2 BR / 1 BA RENT 450 DEP 400
**AVAILABLE IN MARCH** 2307 B JIM STOKES 2 BR / 2.5 BA RENT 650 DEP 600
1921 B WHITNEY
GRAFA APPROVED 2 BR / 1 BA RENT 460 DEP 375
2201 JUNIPER
GRAFA APPROVED 3 BR / 1 BA RENT 575 DEP 500
1709 W GORDON
GRAFA APPROVED 3 BR / 1 BA RENT 525 DEP 475
3BR-2BA…$725RNT/500DEP
133-B Ravenwood (Lee Co)
3BR-2BA…’26$725RNT/$400DEP
707 Muse
2BR-1BA…$500RNT/$500DEP
2718 Yorktown
3BR-1.5BA…$525RNT/$350DEP
336-B, 337-B, 404-A Stat. Crossing
3BR-2BA…$450RNT/$300DEP
712-A Eighth Ave
2BR-1BA…$450RNT/$300DEP
129 Mossydale
3BR-2BA…$950RNT/ 500DEP
3602, 3606 & 3608 Mayfair
3BR-2BA…$725RNT/$400DEP
114-A Acacia (Lee Co)
3BR-2.5BA…$625RNT/$400DEP
1920-A/B & 1927-A Buck Ln
3BR-2BA…$695RNT/$400DEP
1012-A Davidson
2BR-1BA…$400RNT/$300DEP
Gardner, Whiting, & Malone 2BR-1BA…$325RNT/$50DEP
211 Hillside
2BR-1BA…$425RNT/$425DEP
131-B Endoline (Lee Co.)
3BR-2BA…$675RNT/$400DEP
115-B Winding Way (Rent Special) 3BR/2BA…$625RNT/$350DEP
509-A Haley (Rent Special) 2BR/1BA…$395RNT/$300DEP 2813 Stonewater
3BR/2BA…$900RNT/$500DEP
1909 Murray Hill
3BR/2BA…$925RNT/$500DEP 1212 Dawson Road Albany, GA 31707 229.883.6100
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5013 Holly Hill
3BR/2BA…$1250RNT/$600DEP
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2807 B FALCON 2BR $575mth/$500 dep
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Publisher’s Notice
Deposit Is Same As Rent
132 N Magnolia
Office or Beauty Salon $445/mo
1911 B Buck Lane 3BR/2BA $625/mo
1305 A Stuart Ave 3BR/2BA $575/mo
107 B. Augusta Ct. Lee County, 3BR/2BA $625/mo
3717-B Mayfair,
4BR/3BA $895/mo
513-A Lucille
2BR/1BA $435/mo
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BAKER County, 62 Acres, Chickasawhatchee Creek Frontage. 20 Acs. Open balance in Timber. A Beautiful Property. Located on Jericho Road. Selling At Auction, Thursday, Feb. 27th@ 11:00A.M. Call J. Durham & Associates (229)436-2733. Visit: www.J.Durhamauctions.com, to View More Information & Pictures. GAL#1120
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1988 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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Commercial Lot For Sale. Great Location 2901 Gillionville Road. Call 229-343-0900.
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BEAUTIFUL, Custom 4 BR/4BA home, 1.3 acre wooded lot, gated community with pool, walking trails & fish pond. 229-347-0845.
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FSBO, 3BR/2BA in the City of Leesburg. Call 229-343-0900.
3BR/1 ⁄ BA, 1 Acre, Calhoun Co. $75,000. 229-343-1128 12
Choose from 3 great commercial rental properties that have been occupied from the time the buildings were built and are currently occupied by established businesses. Each is in a great location either directly on or just off of Ledo Road. In a busy and growing area that is safe and gets tons of exposure. Just down from Walmart and near the theater. Property #1 is just inside Grand Island Country Club and directly across from the newly opened Prince Automotive Group retail sales location. This property is rented by a long established regional corporation. This property is @6 years old. $219,500. Property #2 is in the successful Ledo Crossing shopping center that is @5 years old. It is rented by a successful local business that has even franchised out to other locations in southwest Georgia. $209,500 Property #3 in also in Ledo Crossing and is rented by an established computer repair business. This has a great location on one end of the shopping center. $239,500 Prices are negotiable. Call 229-921-3970
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Commercial Building for sale or lease. 3000 sq ft. building located at 1779 Philema rd. in lee county. Currently used as offices. There is a break room along with dual restrooms. The building is wired for networking computers. Interested parties call: 229-347-8511
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Albany, 4531 Stagecoach Rd. 4BR/2BA Single Family, 1904 sqft, Nice 1.55 Acres, Lease or Cash $500 DN, $509/mo.
JUST REDUCED! Call Today 877-500-9517
3BR/2BA Worth Co. 28X64 Double wide on 1ac land, den w/ fireplace, LR. 894-5077 Ready to Sell! BUILD ON YOUR LAND. 4BR/2BA, $139,900. Call 229-347-0845 For Sale 4BR/2BA in the City of Leesburg, $161,700. Call 229-347-0845.
OPEN HOUSE Sat 3/1 & Sun 3/2 1-5pm 146 Pointer Dr. LEE CO., 5BR/21⁄2BA 3180 sqft, garage, $349,000 ERA All in One Realty of Albany Amanda Wiley, Realtor 229-357-0489 229-888-6670 Office
FSBO, 1833 LULLWATER RD., 4BR/2BA, Updated Kitchen, heart pine floors (den & foyer), F/P, gunite pool, wired workshop, lrg corner lot. Lake Parks School. $159,500. Call 229-894-4561 Lee Co. Owner Financing Avail. 3BR/2BA, Garage, Fireplace & Appl. 435-1327
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1527 Malone 4BR, 2BA, $18,999 1406 Eager, 4BR, 2BA, $56,400 721 N Broad St. (Doerun), 3BR, 2BA, $55,000 1907 Lullwater, 4BR, 3BA, (pool) $114,000 1608 Orchard, 2BR, 2BA, $114,900 2704 Joshua, 2BR, 1BA, $25,000 210 Waverly, 3BR, 1BA, Den, $40,000 121 Orchard Hill 3BR, 2BA, $124,900 5601 Ironwood (vacant lot), 3.34 acres, $55,000 3210 SE Harmony (Pelham) 3BR, 2BA,, $45,000 510 McArthur (Camilla,GA) 3BR, 3BA, $86,400 944 South (duplex) 4BR, 2BA $20,000 2306 Lamar 3BR 2BA $74,900 5315 Valuable (mobile home) 4BR 2BA $27,500 524 Gowan 3BR, 2BA, $450per mo.
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OPEN HOUSE Sat 3/1 & Sun 3/2 1-5pm 150 Pointer Dr. LEE CO., 4BR/3BA 3200 sqft, garage, $359,900 ERA All in One Realty of Albany Amanda Wiley, Realtor 229-357-0489 229-888-6670 Office
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REDUCED FSBO Lee CO. home. 894 Hwy 32 W, 3 br/2.5 ba, 1938sq.ft, 2.3 acres, Sunroom, Jacuzzi, Fireplace, Wood/Tile floors,Termite bond. $176,000 OBO. 678-982-6803
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get a skylight planner app, take pictures in your home, and overlay skylights and blinds on the images with a few clicks. Aging-in-place potential As more baby boomers approach and enter their golden years, homebuyers are looking toward the future and seeking homes that offer the potential of allowing them to age in place. In demand are home features that not only look good now (such as an open floor plan or larger bathroom) but that can be easily adapted for older occupants who may face challenges with
mobility, vision and other age-related issues. A range of home features fit the bill, including ground-floor bedrooms, ample natural lighting to enhance vision, open floor plans that minimize obstacles to mobility, larger bathrooms that can easily be fitted with grab bars, kitchens with age-friendly features such as touch faucets, and smaller yards with lower maintenance requirements. While higher demand and less inventory are likely to make 2014 a better year for sellers than buyers, if you're selling your home, knowing what buyers are looking for can help ensure a faster, more rewarding sale - in any market.
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The Osprey THE SANCTUARY Lee County The Heritage Pointe - Quail Valley Doublegate Homes Lee County. 4 bed, 3 bath with tech area gated community with 3 bed, 2 bath, open floor plan. 1266 sq ft fenced back yard with open and bonus room. A large master suite with luxurious patio. MLS# 130750 bath, 2990 sq ft MLS# 130768A