Sunday, April 12, 2015
FEATURED HOME
144 Belmont Dr, Leesburg
$243,900
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Article by JENNIFER KING jennifer.king@albanyherald.com
ocated in one of Lee County’s newest subdivisions, The Grove at Oakland Parkway, this week’s featured home is newly built! Be the first to own this gorgeous 2,000 square foot four-bedroom, two-bathroom home! This up and coming subdivision has a country feel with city conveniences. Situated just minutes from dining, shopping and entertainment with a pastoral setting, there is a perfect balance. The featured home was built by The Wright Company, and it includes amenities such as no smudge stainless steel appliances, pre-wiring for a security system and surround sound, and a
sprinkler system. Hardwood flooring runs throughout the living areas, and the bedrooms are carpeted. The exterior of the home is brick and hardi plank, and there is green space in the rear. The front entrance opens to a traditional foyer with hardwood flooring. To the left is the home’s formal dining room. Here you will find that the hardwoods continue, and the walls are adorned with judges panels. Wide crown moulding tops the walls. A wrought iron chandelier denotes the center of the space. This is a great space for family gatherings and holiday dinners!
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Straight ahead of the foyer is the wide-open living room, which features a 12-foot ceiling. A cozy brick fireplace is flanked by builtins, which are great for media storage and decor. Extra large windows overlook the backyard and provide plenty of natural light. A door to the back patio is located next to the windows. Because of the open floor plan, the kitchen, breakfast nook, and living room flow together nicely as one large living space. The hardwood floors continue throughout these rooms. The kitchen features no smudge stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and
a tile backsplash. Since the home has a split floor plan, the master suite enjoys extra privacy. Inside the master bathroom, you will find his and her’s walk-in closets, a double granite vanity, a jetted tub, and a separate tiled shower with glass doors. This is a beautiful new home in a beautiful new subdivision! If you would like more information about The Grove at Oakland Parkway or this home, please contact Christy Wright at her office (229) 436-8811 or on her cell (229) 347-2829.
Greenbriar Apartments 3110 Graystone Lane, Albany, GA
(229) 435-1017
112 Belmont Drive
Directions: US 82 toward Dawson, Turn right on Oakland Parkway (& SB&T BANK BRANCH), Turn right on Thistledown Drive (Just past Best Buddies Day Care) at Oakland, Go around the round a bout, turn right on Belmont. House on the left.
Located in
at Oakland Parkway
NEW LEE COUNTY SUBDIVISION!
Very convenient to NW Albany shopping, churches, schools, and medical. Doublegate Homes has introduced The Satchwell design as one of the first homes in this new subdivision.
THIS HOME INCLUDES... 4BR/3Full baths, MLS#133482, $249,900, 2230 sq. ft of finished space and unfinished bonus space upstairs available, Low maintenance Hardie siding, shingles & PVC trim w/vinyl windows, Beautiful lot w/natural green space in rear, Island kitchen with upgraded cabinets and open design, Granite tops in kitchen and baths, Energy Star GE appliances Handscraped Hardwood through out the living area! Cathedral ceiling in family room w/gas burning FP, custom mantle & built-ins, Luxurious master bath with 6’whirlpool tub and tile & glass shower, Builder landscape & irrigation package-front yard.
For more information contact Callie Hughey Walker
229-344-5261
Katie Hughey Gatewood
229-881-0743
Apartment Floor Plans: 897-1BR/1BA 957-1BR/1BA w/study 1227-2BR/2BA 1397-3BR/2BA Amenities: Water, sewage, garbage included in rent, Washer/dryer connections in all units, Laundry on-site, Pool, Tennis courts Move-in Specials: Applications - $25 per (Feb 2015) Security Deposit - $200 (Feb 2015) Other Special Features: Quiet setting, on-site courtesy officers, patio/balcony, appliances, large closets
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MORTGAGE RATES
HOW MUCH HOUSE CAN YOU AFFORD? Determining how much “home you can afford” depends on several important factors including: •
You can get a very rough estimate of your affordable home price range by multiplying your annual gross income by 2.5. For example, if your annual gross income is $50,000, you may be able to afford a home worth $125,000 (this varies depending on current interest rates, your debt and credit history.)
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Your credit can affect your ability to qualify for a mortgage and your mortgage rate. Before you shop for a house or a mortgage, find out what your credit score is by visiting www.annualcreditreport.com or calling (877) 322-8228. Be sure to do this once a year because your score can be negatively affected if pulled too often.
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Mortgage rates change constantly based on the economic factors that affect the demand for mortgages among investors like Freddie Mac. You can track mortgage rate trends by following Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
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You will have to make a downpayment of at least 5 percent of the home purchase price to qualify for a mortgage that meets Freddie Mac’s requirements. If you are able to put down 20 percent or more, you can avoid having to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI), reducing your monthly mortgage payment. If you are looking to buy a condominium, keep in mind that rates are typically higher for these loans and you’ll have to budget for the cost of your monthly condominium fee.
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You should consider your current living standards, as well as any future major expenses such as a wedding or college tuition. And, remember - buy what you can comfortably afford today, not five years from now.
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Remember to factor in the expenses and fees you will incur for a home appraisal, a home inspection and other professional services required to buy a home.
To determine how much you can afford, it is helpful to follow the guidance and key ratios lenders use : Lenders recommend that your mortgage payment (principal, interest, taxes and mortgage insurance) be less than 28 percent of your monthly gross income.
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Lenders look to see that all your other debts (credit cards, student loans, alimony, child support, car loans and housing expenses) are less than 30-40 percent of your monthly gross income.
LENDER
(No Points) (No Points)
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AB&T National Bank 229-446-2265
3.50 2.875
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Ameris 229-434-4555
3.625 2.875
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2.75
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Colony Bank 229-436-9000
3.625 2.875
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3.25
0
3.00
0
3.50
2.75
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3.25
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3.00
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Heritage Bank 229-878-2021 Northside Mortgage 229-878-1499
3.625 2.875
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3.25
0
2.75
0
3.50
3.50 2.625
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3.50
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2.625
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3.375
Regions Mortgage Inc. 229-434-6817
3.625 2.875
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3.375
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3.375
3.50
2.75
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3.625 2.875
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3.00
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3.25
Flint Community Bank 229-903-1400
12844 NML 166305 166418 28262
Suntrust Mortgage Inc. 229-430-5494 Synovus Mortgage 229-430-7037
3.875
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.
For More Information •
City of Albany Georgia Power Mitchell EMC Sumter EMC 883-8330 436-3304 436-0070 759-2291 TELEPHONE AT&T Residential 888-757-6500 www.att.com Business 866-620-6000 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 Dougherty County Public School System Lee County School System 431-1264 229-903-2100 (circulation dept.) 888-9322 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
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
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.
KEY RATIOS LENDERS USE •
Subject To Change Upon Short Notice
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909
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992
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927
955
984
1011
1044
1067
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1136
WHO’S WHO IN MORTGAGE LENDING NATIONAL BANK Member FDIC
Mortgage Loan Originator
Jamie Parker 364-4121
Jamie.Parker @abtgold.com NMLS: 215724
www.abtgold.com
Marilyn Odum 886-0137
Marilyn.Odum@abtgold.com NMLS: 510529
2815 Meredyth Avenue, Albany, GA
(229) 446-2265
©Regions Bank, Member FDIC. Regions is a registered service mark of Regions Asset Company and is used under license. Subject to qualification, required documentation and credit approval. Certain exclusion may apply. Loan terms and availability subject to change. The Annual Percentage Rate on all adjustable rate mortgages is subject to change after consummation period. 3/29/11
Patrick Williams Loan Officer
Mortgage Specialist
2910 MEREDYTH DRIVE ALBANY, GA - (229) 903-1400
ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST. PEOPLE YOU CAN COUNT ON. 721 N. Westover Blvd. Albany, Georgia Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender
2609 Ledo Road ~ Albany, GA 31707 T: (229)436-9000 F: (229)483-9003 Cell: (229)395-3051 pwilliams@colonybank.com NMLS #740704 www.colonybank.com
Lisa Cannon
Loan Officer ~ Office Manager 137 Robert B Lee ~ Leesburg, GA 31763 T: (229)759-2800 F: (229)759-2808 lcannon@colonybank.com NMLS #740761 www.colonybank.com
Lay the Foundation for a Financially Secure Future with the Right Mortgage
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Pot or plot? 'Right-size' plant picks for gardening success (BPT) - Have you ever walked into a room that was so full of over-sized furniture it made an already small space feel miniscule and unusable? Or tricked your tummy into being satisfied with less food by using a small plate to make a modest portion look huge? Scale makes a decided difference in many aspects of life, and gardening is no different. Whether you're gardening in containers or have a big plot in your backyard, right-sizing your plant picks to coincide with your available garden space can yield a more productive and pleasurable gardening experience. More than a third of all American households now grow some type of food themselves, making food gardening the third largest yard activity after landscaping and lawn care, the National Gardening Survey shows. Whether you aim to trim grocery bills by growing your own produce, add your own fresh herbs to your summer cooking, or just plain love to garden, choosing the right plants for your gardening space - pot or plot - is your best bet for great success.
garden plots, till soil, test for quality and work any necessary amendments into the soil before planting. All food plants need to be fed. Consistent and frequent watering, good drainage and a quality plant food such as Bonnie Plant Food are needed for good plant health and harvest. Cultivating in containers and raised beds Gardening doesn't require a huge plot of land for hefty harvests and good success. Planting in containers can solve space problems and raised beds allow you to enjoy a garden if you're short on space or have poor soil quality in your yard. Place containers in a sunny spot, whether it's an apartment balcony or backyard patio. Make sure the pots are large enough for the plants you'll put in them and have good drainage holes. Consider container color; dark containers will absorb more heat, so try using lighter colored containers.
size and high in yield. * Cucumbers if you add a trellis to the pot and train them to climb. Raised beds can host bigger veggies like Beefmaster Tomatoes, or varieties that require more room to spread on the ground like zucchini. They're also great for greens like collards, lettuce, mustard and Swiss chard, and a variety of peppers, beans and eggplants.
space and need. Once you get growing, you'll love the homegrown flavor of your harvest and the enjoyment gardening brings. For more gardening tips, how to's, trouble shooting and to learn about plants that fit your garden environment, visit www.bonnieplants.com.
Planting plots In-ground gardens allow you much more room for larger plants. Even if your plot isn't huge, it can accommodate plants that require more room, like watermelon and corn. In addition to staples for your table like greens, tomatoes and peppers, a garden plot allows you to incorporate a greater variety of veggies, like beans, peas and squash, in your garden plans. No matter where you live or how much or little space you might have, you can enjoy growing your own food. Be sure to right-size, according to your
Plants suited for containers include:
Get your garden growing Veggie and herb gardens need plenty of sunshine and water, no matter what you're planting, or growing them in. Six to eight hours of bright light every day is best, so choose a sundrenched spot in your yard for raised beds or larger gardens, and place pots and containers on sunny porches, decks or patios. Use a good potting mix for containers and raised beds; it should be light weight and provide fast drainage. For
* All herbs. * All greens. Add flowers to the same pot for an ornamental touch. * Tomatoes like Bonnie Plants' popular Husky Cherry Red, Patio, Bush Early Girl, Bush Goliath and Better Bush. For larger varieties, use a large pot, at least 5 gallons for each plant and support plants with a cage. * Smaller eggplants such as Patio Baby Mini Eggplants. * Peppers, like Lunchbox Sweet Snacking Peppers, that are smaller in
Denise Ballard Dianne Barlow Lisa Bartlett 214-0005 886-4777 364-0450
883-6100
& A S S O C I A T E S R E A L T Y , L L C
1140 DAWSON ROAD ALBANY, GEORGIA 31707
3600 sq. ft. metal building with loading dock on 0.63 ac. Fenced.
229-883-3000
JOHN ANDERSON BROKER/OWNER APPRAISER
881-3331
TOMMY YORK MOBILE
347-3381
612 Sandalwood Circle Albany, GA Neat and move-in ready. 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA, brick and masonite. Freshly painted. Screened rear porch. Fenced rear yard. Wired workshop. Single carport. 1200 sq. ft. $62,500
Thomasine Dye-Thomas
432-5527
Mike Flynn 376-2361
Susie Hardin William Jackson Terri Kerrey Erica Nepote Jennifer Sanchez Raines Watkins Kristy Wingate 291-3977 291-5303 344-3029 395-4237 343-4663 894-3050 395-6861
New Listing!
NEW LISTING
www.ugottamove.com
Judy Bowles Mark Daniels 347-3454 449-8710
$264,900 3BR / 2BA 2228 SF Terrell Co, 8.28 AC, Pond Open Floor Plan, Dbl Garage
$224,900 2BR / 2.5 BA 2148 SF Large Living Area, 2 person Master Shower Surround Sound, Wet Bar, 8FT spa Pool
$129,900 3BR / 2BA 1508 SF Large Kitchen, LR, Den Private Deck, Storage Bldg.
MLS#133537
MLS#122554
MLS# 132191
New Listing!
$59,900 3BR / 1BA 960 SF 4 year old Roof, 1/2 Acre Eat in Kitchen, Covered Porch
$49,000 1600 SF OFFICE BUILDING Duplex Office Space located Downtown Rent out one side for extra income
Cleared areas for Food Plots
MLS#132964
MLS#133480
MLS#133109
215 ACRES IN SHELLMAN Hunting and Timber tract
www.lakeblackshear.com 2031 N. Slappey Blvd Albany, GA Allan Willcox 435-1717
Chuck Willcox 435-1717
Vonnice Brown 344-4700
Hugh Price Reduction! 3 Br 2 Bath, 1500SF, with a Custom Built Home With 218 $219,000, Lots Of Space Feet On Main Lake! 5 Bedrooms, Guest House ( Guest House has On Main Lake, 5 or 6 Bedrooms, Over 5000 Square Ft, Hardwood a Kitchen Area, BR / Living 5 Baths, 3600 Square Ft, Room, Dock W/Boat Slip, Floors, Bonus / Rec Room, Boatramp And A Dock, Excellent Location, Double Boathouse, Master 100 Feet On The Water $245,000, MLS# 132213 Bedroom Donstairs $595,000
On 3 Acres, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 1700 Square FT, Open Floor Plan, Office, Sunroom, $120,000
Foreclosure, $91,900! 3 Bedroom, 2 Ba, 1900 Square Ft
Kathy Slaughter 347-8650
Paul Powell 347-9829
435-1717
Located near Smoke Bridge, 80 feet on water, Dock with Boathouse, Sunroom, 2 Bedroom , 1400 square ft $249,000
3BR 2BA,1550 Sqft, Great Location Near Publix, Brick Home, Living Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Ba, 1500 SF, Hardwood Floors Recently Updated, Den, Eat In Kitchen, $67,000 MLS# 132201 Fenced Yard, $94,900 Fenced Yard $99,900 On 1 Acre, 3 BR, 2 BA,
Merry Acres West S/D, 4BR, 3.5BA, 3114 Sf, Granite Countertops, Split Bedroom Design, Covered Porch $315,000
2400 Square Feet, New Carpet And New Paint, Bonus Room, 3/4 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, Eat In Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, Fenced Yard $157,000
694 SCENIC RT
Updated 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath , Eat In Kitchen, Large Living RM, $74,000
Excellent Location With 89 Feet On Water, 3 Bedroom 2 Ba Metal Roof, Dock, Screened Porch, $299,000
Main lake views with a Dock, Hardwood Floors, Metal Roof, Sun Room, 2BR $265,000
4 Bedroom, 2 Ba, Acre Lot, 2300 Sqft, Living Room, Den $125,000
GREAT INVESTMENT!!! 3 Bedroom , Fixer Upper $14,000
Hardwood Floors, 3 Bedroom, Open Floor Plan, $75,000
Duplex in Albany, 4 Bedroom 2 Bath, Great Investment , Brick, $60,000
LOTS FOR SALE LAKE BLACKSHEAR
108 Feet On The Water, Boatslip. $85,000 ...................................................................................................................CALL ALLAN 886-2828
SWIFT CREEK
150 Ft. Of Water Front Property, Well Or City Water, Sep. Tank $53,750
1.6 ACRE LOT NORTH VALHALLA
150 Ft. Right On The Water. $89,500 .............................................................................................................................CALL ALLAN 886-2828
NORTH CEDAR CREEK
Very Good Water Location. 196 Ft. Water Front. 1.16 Acre. $96,000
375 FLINTSIDE Custom Built Home on Pataula Creek, Great Views with 72 feet on water, 3 BR 2.5 BA, no corp line, 2356 SQ FT, Workshop and Entertaining Area, $325,000
Main Lake Lot, 80 Feet On Water, Dock. $159,500 .................................................................................................CALL CHUCK 886-2521
LOT 8 CANNON BRANCH
1.11 Acres With More Than 280 Ft. Overlooking Water. $145,000 ...................................................................CALL ALLAN 886-2828
490 LAKESHORE WAY
Main Lake Lot, Crisp County, 75 Feet On Water, Seawall. $139,900 ...............................................................CALL CHUCK 886-2521
475 NORTH CEDAR CREEK
Open Lot With More Than 120 Ft. Of Waterfront Property. Includes Dock. $159,000 ..................................CALL ALLAN 886-2828
CANNON BRANCH SUBDIVISION
Several Lots In New Subdivision. Restrictive Covenants, Excellent Neighborhood. Water Front Lots Start At $80,000
51 Acres With Pond, Income Producing Pecan Trees, Farm Equipment, Home With 2BR/2BA, 1500 Sq Ft $385,000
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3 ways to make your backyard Deer wars: coming soon to a irresistible to kids this summer suburb near you
(BPT) - When summer arrives do you see even less of your kids than you did during the school year? Too many American children, tweens and teens spend those extra hours of free time indoors playing with technology, rather than engaging in healthful activity outside. Even when you know where your kids are, you may not understand what they're doing with all those devices and game controllers. This summer, why not help your children get excited about a healthy and fun time outdoors? You can make your backyard the neighborhood hotspot that no kid can resist by providing three key ingredients to a great summer: fun, food and friendship. Fun in the sun To compete with smartphones, PCs, tablets and other digital devices, you need outdoor excitement - the kind that only water can provide. Installing a backyard pool may not be practical for everyone, but a backyard water slide is. Easy to set up and use, a water slide is a cost-effective way to create outdoor fun this summer. While parents may have mixed memories of fun and bumps from the water slides of their own childhood, modern options like H2OGO! backyard water slides offer the timeless appeal of water slides paired with modern technology to provide a more comfortable experience. H2OGO! slides feature the Speed Ramp, an inflatable launch pad that creates a smooth belly-flop landing at the start of the superfast 18-foot slide. A Splash Lagoon funnels water throughout the entire slide, reducing friction and increasing speed. Learn more at www.bestway-global.com. Food for fun All that water sliding and other fun activity is going to make kids work up an appetite. They'll need fuel so they can keep having fun. Look for fare that is easy, kid-friendly and nutritious. For example, instead of serving high-fat,
high-sugar ice cream, consider frozen fruit or fruit pops. Replace sugary, calorie-laden sodas with flavored water. For kids who crave crunch, replace chips with fresh-cut crisp fruits like apples and kid-friendly veggies such as carrots or cherry tomatoes. You can serve them with a variety of delicious, yogurt-based dips. Whip up a nacho platter that incorporates low-fat shredded cheese, fresh salsa and lean protein like beans or grilled chicken. Friendship and fun With your backyard gaining the reputation of the neighborhood hot spot for great food and fun, you may notice some new faces showing up. Encourage children to engage in games that can help them get to know each other and create new friendships with others in the neighborhood. Some of the simplest games are great ice-breakers. One game that's great for getting to know each other is to have kids stand in a circle and toss around a bean bag or small ball. The child who throws asks a question such as "What's your name?" or "What's your favorite sport?" - and the child who catches has to answer. Another fun idea for older children is a biography building circle. Kids sit in a circle and start with one child making a simple statement about himself, such as "I like to play baseball with my dad." The next child in line adds his or her own information by building off something the first child said, such as "My dad is an airline pilot." The play continues with children each saying something new that is somehow linked to what the last child said. Research shows that physical activity is good for kids. KidsHealth.org says exercise helps children develop stronger muscles and bones, control weight, lower their risk of type 2 diabetes and develop a better attitude about life. Parents can help kids get the exercise they need by fostering healthy outdoor play in their own backyards this summer.
(BPT) - When you think of deer, do you envision a shy doe hiding beneath forest foliage? Or perhaps you imagine a buck bounding through a field along a quiet country road. The reality of where deer like to live is much closer to home than you think. Humans aren't the only species that thrive in suburbia. Today, more deer live in close proximity to humans than ever before in our country's history. "Hunting has reduced deer densities in large, wooded open space areas across the country over the past decade," says Dr. Scott C. Williams of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. "Many deer remain, however, and are now largely concentrated in residential areas where they have abundant ornamental plants to browse and where little or no hunting occurs." With ample food sources and no natural predators, suburban areas your backyard - have a lot to offer deer. Deer are extremely adaptive and living in close proximity to humans, they have learned to associate people with food. Many will learn the habits of humans in their area, and adjust their browsing times accordingly to munch on residential landscapes while people are not around, or asleep. Nationally, deer cause millions of dollars in damage by devouring residential landscapes and through vehicle collisions. Estimates range around $1 billion, annually, including damage to property, crops and timber. Problems aren't just linked to a high number of deer in an area. Even just one or two in an area can cause significant damage; a single deer can consume a ton and a half of vegetation per year. If you've seen signs of deer damage around your home, you'll need to combat the problem to keep deer away from your lawn, trees, shrubs and garden. Options include: * Physical barriers - Although sometimes unsightly, high fences can keep deer out, but with many suburbs and homeowners associations placing restrictions on fence height, you may not be allowed to build a fence high enough to be effective. * Deer-resistant plantings - Hungry deer will eat just about any type of foliage, but there are some plants that
don't appeal to them, such as French marigolds, foxglove, boxwood, ornamental grasses and rosemary. Incorporating these plants throughout your landscape might help deter some invasive deer. * Motion deterrents - Deer are skittish around unexpected motion, so windsocks positioned near your garden might deter deer from dining there. You may also try motion-sensing sprinklers, lights or even a radio to startle deer away. If these deterrents occasionally work, you'll need to reposition them so deer don't become acclimated to them. However, the most effective deterrent to keep deer out of suburban areas is a scent-aversion repellent, according to Williams. "Our research has proven that this kind of repellent works to protect plants from damage by deer and other animals." Test results are available online at www.bobbex.com/ctag-partial-study. Deer rely heavily on their sense of smell for feeding, so using a scentaversion repellant like Bobbex Deer
can be an effective, long-lasting and safe way to keep deer away from your home and landscape. The product's ingredients combine the scents of rotten eggs, garlic, fish, clove oil and vinegar (among other things) to ward off deer, moose and elk from browsing on ornamental plantings, shrubs and trees. Even if a deer can get past the smell, it makes plants taste unpleasant so they likely won't take more than one bite before moving on. Bobbex Deer is safe for use on most sensitive plants, is harmless to all wildlife, humans, pets, birds and aquatic life, and won't wash off in rain or from watering. In testing, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station found Bobbex Deer to be 93 percent effective, second only to a physical barrier for preventing deer damage. To learn more about Bobbex Deer and Bobbex-R, for small animals, visit www.bobbex.com.
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Welcome to our team Dawn Hobby
Dawn worked in TV news in Albany for 35 years. She became a Licensed Realtor in January and joined Coldwell Banker Walden & Kirkland last month. Dawn is already helping South Georgians buy and sell their homes! Office: (229)903-1235 Cell: (229)347-5517 Fax: (229)317-7435 Email: dawnhobby@gmail.com
(229)436-8811 601 N. Slappey Blvd Albany, GA 31707 www.WaldenandKirkland.com
Directions: From Philema, right on Forrester Pkwy, right on Graves Springs Rd $195,000, MLS# 132820 3BR, 2BA, 2,465 sqft Great home on approx. 2 aces in Lee Co!
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1548 State Hwy 32 West $275,000 MLS#133450 3 bd, 2 bath Beautiful home in the country! Top -of -the -line kitchen! Wooded lot w/ barn and 3 storage buildings Small tractor & zero-turn mower also included Debbie Satterfield 343-6307 Needmore Properties 439-1837
2529 Bascom $120,000 MLS#133400 3 bd, 2 bath Immaculate, move-in ready! Closets have custom shelving. Very pretty landscaping. Lots of tile. Debbie Satterfield 343-6307 Needmore Properties 439-1837
Directions: US 82 toward Dawson, Right on Oakland Parkway Right on Thistledown Drive at Oakland, Right on Belmont. House on the left. 4BR/3BA, 2230 sq. ft. Hardie siding, Island kitchen with upgraded cabinets and open design, Energy Star GE appliances Cathedral ceiling in family room w/gas burning FP