Winter 2015 Edition - AT HOME with Coldwell Banker SSK, Realtors of Macon

WINTER 2015 EDITION

W W W. C O L D W E L L B A N K E R S S K . C O M MACON AND MIDDLE GEORGIA 478.745.3991 SSK,

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Here at Coldwell Banker SSK, RealtorsŽ, we believe in H o m e i s f a m i l i a r, i t ’ s c o m f o r t a n d assurance, memories and solace. We understand... There’s no place like home! And there is no place like

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From our home to yours, we invite you to let us walk you through a pleasant real estate experience. Whether buying or selling, our well educated team offers assurance through a localized area of expertise and uses innovative tools to market your real estate needs m o s t e f f e c t i v e l y. D y n a m i c a l l y, w e strive to find what makes your idea of home, sweet home.

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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W I T H C O L D W E L L B A N K E R S S K , R E A LT O R S

WINTER 2015 EDITION

welcome

Introduction Office Locations

selling your home

While Living with Kids

macon/middle georgia Just Sold M e e t o u r Te a m

property management Re n tal De partmen t

macon/middle georgia Property for Sale

happy homes

2-10 Home Warranty

r e l o c at i o n d e pa rtm e n t USAA/Navy Federal

homes for dogs Proj ec t Update

tips and tricks The Guest Bedroom

r e a l e stat e m o rtg a g e The Loan Process

join our team CBSSK Family

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FIVE OFFICE LOCATIONS

1501 BASS ROAD MACON, GA 31210

470 SOUTH HOUSTON LAKE RD WARNER ROBINS, GA 31088

478.745.3991 MAIN

478.953.8595 MAIN

1827A NORTH COLUMBIA ST. MILLEDGEVILLE, GA 31061

1099 MILLEDGEVILLE ROAD MILLEDGEVILLE, GA 31061

478.453.4200 MAIN

706.485.1780 MAIN

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ACROSS MIDDLE GEORGIA We’re Moving!

123A North 2nd Street COCHRAN, GA 31014 478-271-5505 MAIN

OFFICE LOCATION

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Selling Your Home While Living in it with Kids

Selling your house is a big, fat scary undertaking that comes with a fair amount of exhilaration when potential buyers line up to take a gander at your home. Before that happens, though, you have to prep your humble abode for sale—and that means keeping it in tiptop shape for showings.

If you have young kids, you’re probably laughing or having an anxiety attack at this notion. After all, how on Earth can you get hundreds of Lego bricks, piles of dirty laundry, and the remains of that morning’s breakfast out of sight before you hustle everyone out of the house every single day? Any parent who has shared living space with a toddler will tell you that’s asking a lot.

But don’t stress; we have some tips and tricks from the experts that will help you list and sell your home while working around your littlest residents.

Article Courtesy of Realtor.com and Deborah Kearns.

Buyers Coming Over? Field Trip!

Selling can be very disruptive to a family’s schedule, but try to make showing times fun so your kids get excited about showings instead of dreading them. Don’t forget to keep a small stockpile of activities, snacks, and drinks ready for those one-off showings where you need to grab and go.

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Get the Kids to Help Declutter The first task, obviously, is to declutter. Enlist your kids’ help so they feel involved in the process.

Let Them Pack Their Own Items Let your kids label and decorate moving boxes for extra measure. (What kid doesn’t love to go to town on cardboard boxes with a box of crayons or markers?!) Also, buyers understand that your entire life isn’t on hold for showings. Try to put toys away, make the beds, and keep the surfaces neat, but don’t obsess over the details in these rooms.

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A SELECTION OF HOMES LISTED WITH C O L D W E L L B A N K E R S S K , R E A LTO R S S O L D

SEPTEMBER窶年OVEMBER 2015

MACON | MIDDLE GEORGIA

CORPORATE SERVICES

Peter Solomon

David Green

Russell Lipford

Bert Witham

Founder/Consultant

President/Owner

Treasurer/Owner

Chairman/Owner

Sue Rish

Pam McCrae

Carl Camarota

Robert Binion

Rachel Wood

Accounting

Accounting

Managing Broker

Managing Broker

Marketing Director

ADMINISTRATIVE

Amanda Williamson Office Administrator

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Ja’Nisa Mimbs

Claudia Coley

Listing Coordinator

Call Coordinator

SALES ASSOCIATES

Cindy Alexander

Betty Barnes

478.808.4677

478.747.1891

Tiffany Burke

Kelvin Clark

678.836.9452

Bertha Cranford 478.718.2783

478.319.2375

Meri Cribb 478.318.8341

Kelli Finch

James Fountain

478.955.7285

478.550.7396

Donna Bass 478.365.9092

Bonnie Collins 478.737.9411

Linda Davis

Nikki Bassett 478.973.0826

Terry Connell 478.737.0014

Sharon Falls

478.957.3804

478.951.2612

Sharon Hall

Len Hickman

478.972.9057

478.737.8034

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SALES ASSOCIATES, CONT.

Phillip Hickman 478.718.9491

Larry Kemper 478.361.1828

Brenda Maddox 478.787.9321

Essie Miller 478.320.0921

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Joyce Honachi 478.501.3704

Nancy King 478.747.8461

Joe Maddox 478.542.3836

Dorothy Mitchell 478.731.8316

Mallory Jones

Pam Jones

478.737.0119

478.957.8692

Bob Lhotka 478.361.0272

Bill Lieber 478.361.2821

Douglas McGaughey Wayne McIntyre 478.335.0550

478.508.8643

Joan Raines

Rita Schrader

478.361.3948

478.808.5696

SALES ASSOCIATES, CONT.

Pat Spell 478.747.2671

Ken Thurmond

Bruce Vanicky

478.335.9077

478.365.1453

Jolyn Vanicky 478.719.0610

Mike Walker 478.972.0522

Beverly Savage 478.550.2933

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Buying a home may not be for everyone, but our goal is to find you a happy home. Our well educated staff is ready to help. Give us a call, or visit our website,

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Did You Know?

- Our department has

Bea Barnes-Ott

Angie Turner

Regional Property Manager

Management Administrative

Charlie Adams Milledgeville/Lake Sinclair Property Coordinator

Cindy Brewster Property Management Accounting

Teresa Terrell

Joan Miner

Macon Property Coordinator

Maintenance Coordinator

Jara Hurt Property Management Call Coordinator

a high success rate of providing owners with temporary rental income on their properties until the market value improves enough for the seller to maximize their selling potential.

- We provide year end statements making “dreadful” tax season a breeze for investors.

- Through our webbased management software, owner’s have full access to property accounts and are alerted anytime maintenance issues are logged.

Donna Green Licensed Administrative Assistant

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478.745.3991

462 RIVER POINTE DRIVE Macon, GA. Spotless-Move in ready. NEW roof, heat and air, paint, ceramic tile floors in LR, DR Kitchen, and all carpeting. MBR has large walk -in closet.

Community, clubhouse, pool, tennis and dog walk all in gated River North Subdivision.

Bob Lhotka | $51,500

455 ASHVILLE DRIVE Macon, GA. Move-in Ready! This beauty sparkles with granite countertops, new paint, refinished hardwoods, new lighting & freshly cleaned carpets. The loft bedroom has an en-suite bath & walk-in closet & could double as an additional bonus room. Conveniently located, great North Macon neighborhood in one of Macon's best school districts. HOME WARRANTY. Mike Walker | $147,000

137 DEER RUN DRIVE Macon, GA. Beautiful, quality built home; hardwood floors; basement family room plus 3 bedrooms, walk out basement. Breathtaking lake view from the large screened porch.

Larry Kemper | $475,000

981 KILLARNEY CIRCLE Macon, GA. First time showing this 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home that's located on 2.52 acres, Enjoy the privacy of this spacious fenced-in yard. The interior of this home has been freshly painted. New carpet & flooring has also been installed. This home is ready to move into.

Phillip Hickman | $102,900

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5791 KENTUCKY DOWNS DRIVE Macon, GA. HUGE Price Reduction!!!

Mediterranean villa w/majestic entrance gallery, surrounded by a moat w/fountain on approx. 9 AC. In ground pool w/2 bath cabana, multiple decks w/2 hot tubs, two 4 car garages. Library 22x9; Utility Room 11x6; wet bar 20x10. Home inspection completed & necessary corrections made. Reduced to sell!! $695,000 |

Betty Barnes

124 WEATHERBY DRIVE Macon, GA. New Orleans plantation style home w/double verandas in front, spacious w/large rooms, great flow for entertaining, 2 master bedrooms w/fireplace, sunroom overlooking English garden,updated kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, granite, tiled bathrooms, new roof, new HVAC, Pex plumbing. Request list of upgrades. $409,900 |

Nancy King

221 SUGARLOAF CIRCLE Macon, GA. Spacious kitchen w/granite countertops - high ceilings, beautiful interior/ Like new/ lots of tile and hardwood. Don’t miss this home! $214,500 |

Cindy Alexander

313 WADDESDON DRIVE Macon, GA. Nestled on 3.3 lush acres in Monroe County's exclusive Waddesdon Subdiv. Incredible high end amenities with attention to detail throughout. This 5 BR (each BR is an en suite), 5.5 BA home boast +/ - 5,000 SQFT! Features mud room w/ mud bench, brick floored laundry room & hardwood flooring throughout main level. Sensational open kitchen featuring Kitchen Aide appliances, wall mount pot filler, top of the line cabinetry, granite counter tops & butler's pantry.

Keeping room enhanced by domed beaded board ceiling & custom mantle stack stone fireplace & an inviting living room w/FP & MORE!

$779,000 |

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181 MCCLAIN CIRCLE Macon, GA. Brick home sitting on hill overlooking golf course. Nice deck for outdoor entertaining. Don ’t miss this beautiful home!!

Brenda Maddox | $295,000

2995 WOODHAVEN CIRCLE Macon, GA. Lots of lovely home to see. One level plus bonus room & full bath in basement. Inspection done by National Home, most repairs done. Fresh paint throughout house. Home warranty provided for buyer.

Hardwood floors (hardwood under carpet in bedrooms) & new living room carpet. Patios, Pool, Workshop & Private Back Yard. Yardwork, etc in progress.

Douglas McGaughey | $129,900

3358 ROSA DRIVE Macon, GA. Country living at its best! Gorgeous 3500+ sq. ft. Colonial style home w/basement on 1.86 acres.

Room for everyone w/5 bedrooms & 3.5 baths. Large den with fireplace for cozy winters & beautiful sunroom w/huge window exposure for all seasons.

Master is downstairs with a 12x18 walk -in closet. Other 4 bedrooms & 2 baths are upstairs. Must see!

Jolyn Vanicky | $229,000

800 PINE GROVE CHURCH ROAD Culloden, GA. Beautiful custom built and well kept brick home on private 52 acres, 15 minutes from Macon, Forsyth & Barnesville. 2 springs on property & land is in conservation. High ceilings & hardwood floors. Great basement which could be second dwelling or in -law suite.

Empty nesters who are downsizing. Measure for square footage if concerned, footage is estimated.

Len Hickman | $499,000

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2901 OLD 341 WEST Culloden, GA. Beautifully kept 3 bedroom on 3.57 acres. Sunroom, formal dining room, many great features in this one. Convenient to Macon, Forsyth, Barnesville. Must see!! Great storage in home. $195,000 |

Sharon Hall

3565 ATHENS DRIVE Macon, GA. 5 BR, 3.5 BA all brick with over 3500 SQ FT of living. 2 car garage, fenced yard, quiet neighborhood, close to shopping & entertainment. A well cared for home - clean & well kept. $175,000 |

Donna Bass

2038 DERBYSHIRE DRIVE Macon, GA. Comfortable split floor plan home, trey ceilings in Great Room, Dining Room & Master Bedroom.

Nice level lot, great subdivision with lots of peace & quiet in Sub-south Macon. $164,500 |

Wayne McIntyre

283 ORANGE STREET Macon, GA. Great investment opportunity by Mercer Law School. A duplex; both units tenant occupied; income $1,500 monthly. Each unit has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths; full kitchen, laundry area, central HVAC, off street parking in back yard. A total of 6 bedrooms, 4 baths and 2 half baths.

$179,500 |

Ken Thurmond

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487 RIVER NORTH BOULEVARD Macon, GA. Located in Jones county & on the golf course. Experience the joy of cooking in this renovated kitchen w/granite tops, stainless steel appliances & custom cabinets. The main Suite, situated for privacy, has his & her vanities & walk-in closets, & a garden tub. Every detail describes perfection, tankless water heater, open deck, screened porch, patios & more.

Dorothy Mitchell | $199,900

3937 UPPER RIVER ROAD Gray, GA. Unique opportunity to own a private estate in Jones County, convenient to Macon, Gray and Forsyth. Plush 55.89 acre tract with 2 stocked ponds, 6 car garage, finished basement, hot tub, 30x48 shop, pole barn, fabulous kitchen, volume ceilings & lots of view advantage points from the multi -level deck, veranda & expansive windows.

Rita Schrader | $588,000

1099 TAYLOR ROAD Juliette, GA. This breathtaking lg. family home is nestled on 5.76 rolling acres in desirable Monroe Co. & only 5 mins from the Shoppes at River Crossing. Featuring a large 1st floor master suite w/walk-in & custom dual shower.

Kitchen has been updated w/stainless, granite & tile. Main level has gorgeous hardwoods, wood burning FP and office.

Huge decks for entertaining. New roof & A/C. Large bonus room could be used as 4th. bedroom. You better hurry, priced to move!!

Terry Connell | $314,900

874 NATURES WALK Gray, GA. New 4BR 3.5BA Craftsman style home; hardi -plank & stone exterior blend w/natural environment & extended outdoor living with front and back porches & firepit for evening enjoyment. Interior features open 2 story foyer, spacious rooms, & an abundance of windows to let in natural light. Master on main level and suite upstairs plus Jack and Jill bath. Spacious upstairs den + computer area. Certified Earth Cents home by Georgia Power.

Nikki Bassett | $199,900

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1099 TAYLOR ROAD Juliette, GA. This breathtaking lg. family home is nestled on 5.76 rolling acres in desirable Monroe Co. & only 5 mins from the Shoppes at River Crossing. Featuring a large 1st floor master suite w/walk-in & custom dual shower.

Kitchen has been updated w/stainless, granite & tile. Main level has gorgeous hardwoods, wood burning FP and office.

Huge decks for entertaining. New roof & A/C. Large bonus room could be used as 4th. bedroom. You better hurry, priced to move!! $314,900 |

James Fountain

140 BLUE BRANCH DRIVE Eatonton, GA. Fresh paint and up to date - 3BR, 3BA w/beautiful tile baths & split BR floor plan - Decks on 3 sides, huge open GR, sunroom & dining w/soaring ceilings. Gorgeous lake front boathouse w/2 boat slips, storage & landscaped lot. $349,900 |

Meri Cribb

1027 BROKEN ARROW TRAIL Forsyth, GA. Come home to this country setting on 3.9 acres in South Monroe County. Home has been updated w/ granite counter tops in kitchen & bathrooms, new cabinets, all new flooring w/newer roof & A/C system.

One year 2-10 home buyers warranty included. $164,900 |

Beverly Savage

801 OCALA NATIONAL TRAIL Macon, GA. New 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath brick home with attention to detail throughout. Foyer entry, formal dining room with arched entries, coffer ceiling & judges paneling. Entertaining great room with coffer ceiling & stone fireplace. Kitchen features built in double oven, smooth top stove, microwave, dishwasher, pantry, granite countertops & custom cabinets.

Master suite with trey ceilings, separate walk in tiled shower, garden tub, dual vanity & walk in closet. Keeping room with stone fireplace. Full sodded & landscaped corner lot with sprinkler system, screened porch & open patio.

$255,000 |

Linda Davis WWW.COLDWELLBANKERSSK.COM

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229 LIBERTY TRACE Macon, GA. WOW, GORGEOUS, AMAZING...are all the word used to describe this immaculate home. With almost 4,000 sq feet, this home is great for entertaining. Not only is the inside breathtaking, but the backyard garden is perfect for relaxing in the evenings or watching the sunrise in the morning. impeccable landscaping. Split bedroom plan w/master and 2 bedrooms downstairs, 1 large bedroom and bonus room upstairs. Upstairs bedroom would make perfect home theater!

Keeping room/den could be used as an arts/crafts room. This home is priced to sell & move in ready!!

Tiffany Burke | $339,000

127 HUDSON WAY Macon, GA. Located halfway between Macon & Warner Robins. Custom kitchen cabinets and granite counter -tops added by current owner. Large Family Room, Office, Kitchen with island, formal Living & Dining Room, wood floors, screened porch, patio & fenced yard. Updated master bathroom. This is a Must See...

Bonnie Collins | $255,000

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with COLDWELL BANKER SSK, REALTORS Our team of Relocation Professionals understand that you are not just moving, you are moving lives, hobbies, families, expectations and dreams.

Whether moving across town or across the country, COLDWELL BANKER SSK, REALTORS can provide local, regional, national and international relocation services to individuals, families and businesses of all sizes, federal agencies and the Military. Our goal is to simplify the process, and we do it with the highest quality of customer attention and service YOU deserve.

USAA® MoversAdvantage Program COLDWELL BANKER SSK, REALTORS is a preferred broker for the USAA® MoversAdvantage program. If you are a USAA® member you may be eligible to receive cash bonuses when you buy and/or sell real estate. We are happy to register you into our program to see if you qualify.

Navy Federal Credit Union RealtyPlus Program We are also members of Navy Federal Credit Union. You can receive cash back for buying/selling through Navy Federal RealtyPlus. Your cash adds up fast—up to $5,050 when you buy and sell through the program in most states.

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Whether Selling or Buying anywhere in the United States, our Relocation Department can be a part of your journey to finding “Home Sweet Home”.

Ask your USAA Preferred Agent for more information, or call our Relocation Department directly at

478.955.9988

Melanie Lewis Relocation Director

Sherri Crews Relocation Coordinator

COLDWELL BANKER SSK, REALTORS | 470 S. HOUSTON LAKE RD, WARNER ROBINS, GA 31088

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Tips & Tricks

It doesn’t take much to make your guest bedroom look and feel like home for friends or family staying over. Simple touches like adding an area rug, chairs and some magazines/books can completely transform your space into a zen-like retreat.

Want to step your cozy guest bedroom game up?

Another great way to add some warmth to a spare room is to simply put some art and photographs on your walls. The fireplace here ties the whole room together and gives the room an extra air of elegance and comfort. If you don’t have a “real fireplace” but still love the look, there are some

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Applying For a Mortgage: Why SO Much Paperwork?

There are two very good reasons that the loan process is much more onerous on today’s buyer than perhaps any time in history.

1. The government has set new guidelines that now demand that the bank prove beyond any doubt that you are indeed capable of affording the mortgage. During the run-up in the housing market, many people ‘qualified’ for mortgages that they could never pay back. This led to millions of families losing their home. The government wants to make sure this can’t happen again.

2. The banks don’t want to be in the real estate business. Over the last seven years, banks were forced to take on the responsibility of liquidating millions of foreclosures and also negotiating another million plus short sales. Just like the government, they don’t want more

However, there is some good news in the situation. The housing crash that mandated that banks be extremely strict on paperwork requirements also allowed you to get a mortgage interest rate probably at or below 4%.

So Instead of concentrating on the additional paperwork required, let’s be thankful that we are able to buy a home at historically low rates!

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