Fall 2015 Edition - AT HOME with Coldwell Banker SSK, Realtors of Milledgeville

FA L L 2 0 1 5 E D I T I O N

W W W. C O L D W E L L B A N K E R S S K . C O M

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MILLEDGEVILLE LAKE SINCLAIR

478.453.4200 706.485.1780

There is no place like home, and there is no place like

Here at Coldwell Banker SSK, RealtorsÂŽ, 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 is nothing else quite like it!

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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

FA L L 2 0 1 5 E D I T I O N

welcome

Introduction Office Locations

real trends survey Recognition

milledgeville/lake Just Sold M e e t o u r Te a m M i d Ye a r M a r k e t S t a t s

H a l l o w e e n at h o m e Holiday

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

milledgeville/lake Property for Sale

ta i l g at e pa rt y d i y

C o r n h o l e B o a r d s H o w To

property management Re ntal De partment

boomerang buyers Market Update

t ha n k s g iv in g at ho m e Holiday

homes for dogs

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FIVE OFFICE LOCATIONS

1827A NORTH COLUMBIA ST. MILLEDGEVILLE, GA 31061

1099 MILLEDGEVILLE ROAD MILLEDGEVILLE, GA 31061

478.453.4200 MAIN 478.453.4238 FAX

706.485.1780 MAIN 706-485-1785 FAX

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ACROSS MIDDLE GEORGIA

1501 BASS ROAD MACON, GA 31210

470 SOUTH HOUSTON LAKE RD WARNER ROBINS, GA 31088

478.745.3991 MAIN 478.746.6845 FAX

478.953.8595 MAIN 478.953.8394 FAX

OFFICE LOCATION

-NOW OPEN105 E BEECH STREET COCHRAN, GA 31014 478-271-5505 MAIN

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The Coldwell Banker network is the

in Real Trends 500 Survey for dollar volume.

Coldwell Banker affiliates sold more sales volume than any other national real estate brand.

Visit our website

to learn more about how you can have a successful real estate experience with Coldwell Banker SSK, Realtors.

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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

JUNE—AUGUST 2015

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MILLEDGEVILLE | LAKE COUNTRY

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

Nichole Grizzard Town Office Administrator

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Vivian Blizzard

Meghan Mitchell

Lake Office Administrator

Administrative Assistant

SALES ASSOCIATES

Charlie Adams 478.454.7063

Charlene Clower 404.867.7880

Jim Fain 478.363.2145

Beatrice Harris 478.456.3576

Sue Adams 404.432.3266

Russ Creecy 404.975.9313

Susan Hall 478.454.6200

Mandy Harris 478.387.5784

Terri Calhoun 478.454.8419

Jaime Davis 478.456.4475

Ashley Harrington 478.714.4708

Richard Hartry 478.456.7441

Kimi Clements 478.456.2523

Sandra Dean 478.457.4079

Jeffrey Harrington 706.473.1676

Kim Herrin 478.451.9345

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SALES ASSOCIATES, CONT.

Susan Lebendiger

Kay McGiboney

678.230.4844

478.456.4528

Bill Neely

Julia Thomas

478.457.7388

770.301.4383

Ray Mosley

John Mitchell

478.454.7463

478.361.9587

Courtney Tollison 478.456.6275

Terri Weaver 478.804.1044

Theresa Wiley

Tracey Worley

Heather Yates

706.444.3401

706.319.3292

478-454-7130

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CHOOSE BLUE! MIDDLE GEORGIA’S #1 REAL ESTATE COMPANY

*Based on volumes from 1/1/15 through 6/30/15 from Milledgeville, Middle GA, and Central GA MLS systems for the Middle Georgia area using single count system. Companies with multiple offices were combined.

SELLER PROMISE Our agents pledge full commitment to making the sale of your home as profitable, timely and free of stress for you as possible.

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While Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthdays are often the celebrations most synonymous with being home, it’s actually Halloween that deserves the most credit.

There’s no other day when random, crazylooking people visit your front door and you open it without question bearing gifts for their enjoyment. And “being home” is the central part of Halloween.

Halloween is one of the few days of the year that people go out in their neighborhood, meet their neighbors and walk the streets where they reside. Somehow dressing up in costumes and the prospect of free candy makes us more neighborly. We need more of that in our world today.

Here’s to being home for —David Marine, Vice President of Brand Engagement for Coldwell Banker LLC

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

478.453.4200

5 ADAMS STREET Sparta, GA. Gorgeous Victorian style home in the Historic District of Sparta, GA. Lovely open floor plan with plenty of jumbo sized bedrooms. Elegant front entry framed with four large stained glass windows and grand staircase.

Circular rear driveway, two car detached garage + 36 x 18 workshop/shed. Relax on the covered wrap -around front porch perfect for enjoying those southern summer breezes.

Upgrades include recent Hi Efficient Trane central gas & electric AC; brand new metal roof. A grand old home lovingly restored.

John Mitchell | $165,000

385 MAJAR LANE Sparta, GA. This lovely southern style home has wrap around porches on both levels and a 3 acre pond in the front yard with a total of 60 acres. Home has 10 bedrooms, 5 baths, family room, living room, dining room and a almost finished basement with an additional kitchen. Call today to see this home.

Terri Weaver | $450,000

101 Pearl Drive Milledgeville, GA. Nice maintained brick home with tons of character offering charm and comfort throughout.

24x38 detached garage can be utilized as workshop space with separate storage facility. Entertain in the fabulous sunroom or enjoy the cool breeze on the covered deck which accesses the master bedroom. They don't build them like this one anymore...Sound, solid and spacious A must see to appreciate.

Charlene Clower | $305,000

185 HENRY DRIVE Gray, GA. This is a beautiful, well-kept home, and a MUST SEE! It has 4BR/3BAS with a split bedroom design, gorgeous hardwood floors, spacious kitchen with lots of cabinets, separate breakfast area and dining room, vaulted and trey ceilings. You will fall in love with the master suite, it has dual vanities, separate shower and jetted whirlpool tub, his and her walk-in closets. Enjoy an afternoon grilling on large backyard while watching children play in pool. Don't miss!!

Jaime Davis | $239,900

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239 LAKESHORE DRIVE Eatonton, GA. Unique doesn't begin to describe this one.

5 bedrooms, 2 baths with 3216 square feet. Originally built in 1965 this home was added onto and renovated in 2005 w/ two new bedrooms, an exercise room and a hobby /rec room. Additions also include solid surface counter tops, a new roof and new AC unit. Hot water heater, septic and drain lines all replaced in 2014. The point lot features 229 of prime water front, 7+ ft water depth, wood seawall, max dock & double stall boathouse, irrigation system with lake pump, two storage buildings, and much more. $309,900 |

Charlie Adams

123 SPORTSMAN CIRCLE Milledgeville, GA. Perfect lake home. If these are your desires this home is your lake home!! Close to eating and shopping, Level lot, big view, 3 bedroom 2 bath, dock, seawall and lifts! Perfect size for either lake home or permanent home! Quality throughout following amenities and the pictures speak for themselves. Large great room with endless water views, custom kitchen with walk in pantry. House updated in the last couple of years. Porches, decks, entertainment areas all over. Much much more. Don't miss this one! $324,900 |

Kimi Clements

555 SUSAN HARPER ROAD Sparta, GA. Beautiful private 1764 sq. ft. lake house w/241 ft. of water frontage. 8+ ft. of water depth, seawall, double boathouse w/max dock, boat lifts and let's not forget the natural beach area. This 3BR/2BA home sits on .87 acre w/ all lake amenities-swing by the water, rocking chair on porch for your morning coffee, sunroom and private deck off master bedroom. For those winter months, there's nice big wood burning stove. Nice open floor plan w/hardwood and tile baths. Kitchen is complete with an island and plenty of cabinets. This home has the perfect lake getaway feel for you. Call today for tranquility! $225,000 |

Russ Creecy

80 FRANKLIN ROAD Eatonton, GA. Hunting cabin in the winter and Lake house in the summer! This has it all! Dock your boat and stroll on the boardwalk which hugs the shoreline. Sun yourself on the open lower deck or sip wine and relax on the covered upper deck.

Tranquil cove just minutes from the main lake. Very nice A frame with concrete driveway and large parking pad. Seller is installing new kitchen and bathroom floors and pressure washing driveways and decks. Home has an almost new metal roof. Seller will provide 1yr Home warranty! All blinds included, LR has surround sound, all appliances less than 5 yrs old, includes an unfinished wired workshop under house $168,000 |

Sandra Dean WWW.COLDWELLBANKERSSK.COM

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478.453.4200

110 KLESKO LANE Sparta, GA. 3BR/2BA cottage style home and very ell maintained on a large lot. This home has a refreshing floor plan that offers a great living environment. Quiet neighborhood with a country feel. Very large yard which could be great for entertaining and possible home expansion. Don't miss out on this opportunity. This is a short sale and is subject to 3rd party approval.

Richard Hartry | $95,000

123 WOOD LANE Sparta, GA. Secluded private retreat on approx. 10 ACRES w/a custom 1671sqft, 3bd/2ba home. It's complete with 9ft. ceilings, hardwood and tile throughout. Large master suite with double sinks & terrazzo tiled shower. Big open great room w/stone fireplace. High vaulted ceiling w/can lighting.

Beautiful kitchen w/stainless appliances and custom solid wood cabinets. Huge 9 ft. island with solid oak top. 42 feet of covered rocking chair front porch, along with another large back covered patio. Only 1/10 of a mile to the gorgeous lake access with huge view.

Theresa Wiley | $168,500

117 FLETCHER ROAD Eatonton, GA. Very clean lake home on well manicured fee-simple lot. 3 bedrooms 2 baths, open floor plan. Very private neighborhood in cul-de-sac. Toward end of cove where boat traffic is minimal! Flag dock, irrigation system, county water plus operating well. Fenced yard ideal for pets or small children. Community boat ramp!

Bill Neely | $139,000

228 WINCHESTER WAY Sandersville, GA. Cute and cozy home located in quiet neighborhood, with additional 8x10 storage building in the back. The home placed on a level lot. Interior has 3 bedroom 2 bath with living room and kitchen. Perfect starter home or income producing rental property. Close to city limit of Sandersville!

Heather Yates | $99,500

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119 LAKECREST DRIVE Milledgeville, GA. The finest lake living North Baldwin County, restricted neighborhood. This 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home was built custom by noted builder Billy Allen in a classic tudor style. Nice level lot nicely landscaped. This home is maintained like new!! Double garage, attic storage that is floored. Nice covered patio area and a sunroom that profiles year round beautiful view of the lake. Dock and boathouse in great shape. This is what living on Lake Sinclair is meant to be. $435,200 |

Jim Fain

107A HUMBER FERRY ROAD Eatonton, GA. This 4BR/3BA home is immaculate and offers 2 masters on the main level as well as 2BR/BA on the upper level and dormer space cleverly used for 3 twin beds. The rooms are large, there is a wrap around porch, open deck, concrete drive and ramp, dock and 3.7 acres w/approx. 245ft. of shoreline. Go Look!!! It is Beautiful!!! $285,900 |

Susan Hall

217D THOMAS DRIVE Eatonton, GA. Unique modified A-frame has huge living area & great master on the main level. Nice covered porch lake side makes the great view very easy to enjoy. Level lot makes your new waterfront home even more enjoyable. Don't miss this great buy. $250,000 |

Kim Herrin

260 PARHAM ROAD Milledgeville, GA. Dreaming of living in a log home overlooking the lake? Here it is! Beautifully constructed home on Lake Sinclair provides excellent fishing and recreational opportunities. Home is 3BR/2BA with upstairs loft for office/ study or a pool table. Large basement can be finished for double the living space. Huge master bath and spacious master BR. Metal roof, gutters, wood stove, wonderful covered porches, fenced backyard, paved boat ramp, and the list goes on. See to believe - the wood is beautiful! $339,500 |

Kay McGiboney

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478.453.4200

572 TWIN BRIDGES Eatonton, GA. This 3BR/2BA home has something for everyone. Beautiful wood ceilings, updated kitchen, master on main, fireplace, relax on the screen porch, grill on the deck or entertain on lakeside pavilion.

Double boathouse, dock, deep water, and great fishing on wide cove. Property also has separate site with utilities for RV parking and playground. Great lake home for weekends or permanent lake living.

Sue Adams | $239,000

1857 TIMBERLANE ROAD Milledgeville, GA. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Carrington Woods with 1744 square feet. It has a spacious living room that features a wood burning fireplace and built ins. The master suite is on the main level and has a renovated bathroom. Two more bedrooms and bathrooms are upstairs. Lots of storage in the matching storage building. 2 car carport and deck as well.

Terri Calhoun | $108,000

104 SCENIC COURT Milledgeville, GA. Fantastic Lake House! 5BR/4BA Lots of windows lakeside for that view to die for. Relax on the main level in the sun room. Want added fun? Come downstairs and play in the Rec room with a terrace level entry. If you want to wind down after a day at the lake, relax poolside, umbrella style, kicking back at your very own tiki bar. Beautiful stacked stone fireplaces.

Jeffrey Harrington | $350,000

256 ERIN SHORES DRIVE Sparta, GA. Its all about that view! Five mile view of wide open Lake Sinclair water from this modern, traditional lake front home. High quality interior refinements and details in this 3 or 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home. Master on main level, bonus room or 4th bedroom on upper level. Landscaping of lakeside yard is on -going.

Ray Mosley | $463,000

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149 ISLAND CREEK DRIVE Sparta, GA. 4bd/3ba large site built home with 160 feet of water frontage. Double boathouse with max and natural sandy beach area on level lot. Big view of crystal clear Island Creek water. This home has fully remodeled kitchen with quartz counter tops and island for entertaining. Nice large deck to overlook all the lake activities. 2 car attached garage completes this gem! $350,000 |

Julia Thomas

997 CROOKED CREEK Eatonton, GA. Looking for a private lake house - this is it!

Very nice 4 bedroom, 2 bath house on 7.4 acres on Lake Sinclair. Property has detached 2 car garage, in -ground pool, double boathouse dock with lifts, 220 ft water frontage and boat ramp. House has 2 fireplaces and very open floor plan with big kitchen, living room and bedrooms. $449,000 |

Courtney Tollison

199A COMMODORE DRIVE Milledgeville, GA. Adorable does not even begin to describe this Lake Sinclair cottage. As soon as you drive down the wooded driveway you are greeted to the perfect A-frame lake getaway. The interior is just as charming as you would imagine from cedar ceilings and wood burning fireplace to the most adorable loft bedroom with its very own balcony. The screened porch with lake view is the ultimate in relaxation! If these amenities were not enough this home is complete with a wooded walkway leading you to your lake paradise! $239,900 |

Tracey Worley

73 DAVID POWELL Sparta, GA. Fantastic view of Big Water is your backdrop for this custom built home. Situated just across from Rooty Creek, enjoy the sunset everyday of the week!! This tidy ranch has additional space upstairs with 1/2 bath, along with full basement for future expansion. Located on almost 1 full acre, it is very private and sedate with beautiful naturalized hardwoods ad mature landscaping. Lots of big windows and sliders give tons of view from the inside. Planked walk to boathouse makes easy and fast trek to the lake, or just sit on the covered deck and enjoy! $279,900 |

Susan Lebendiger

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113 PEARL DRIVE Milledgeville, GA. Absolutely adorable cottage located conveniently in Baldwin Park Estates. This newly renovated 4 bedroom 2 bath home located on an acre lot boasts numerous amenities including an amazing family room with pine vaulted ceilings, new stainless, fireplaces in living room and family room, completely renovated downstairs bathroom, deck, sod in front yard and even cedar lined room upstairs! This is THE home you are looking for!!

Mandy Harris | $179,900

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Liven up the tailgate party with these

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MATERIALS 2 pallets cornhole bags, 3 of each color (you can purchase them online or at sport supply stores) reciprocal saw

hammer or pry bar compound miter saw jig saw safety goggles measuring tape pencil

nail gun and 2" nails palm sander medium- and fine-grit sanding pads red and blue latex paint large paintbrush

white spray paint knife Kraft paper painter's tape

HOW TO DIY 1. Disassemble the Pallet Wood—Using a reciprocal saw, cut the pallets apart until they are fully disassembled. Carefully remove any old nails with a hammer or pry bar.

2. Build the Frame—Keep in mind, these frames won't be regulation size but they are packed with vintage charm. To build each frame, use the pallet's notched side boards. Measure, mark and cut these into (2) 39" pieces and (2) 21" pieces. Assemble these into a rectangle, placing the 21" boards inside the two 39" pieces. Secure with a nail gun. Repeat these steps for the second cornhole board.

3. clad the frames—Measure and mark the flat pallet boards at 24" across, then cut with a compound miter saw. Using the nail gun, attach boards atop the frame.

4. add legs—Using flat pallet boards, measure and mark each leg at 10" long, then cut one end at a 90-degree angle and the other on a 15-degree angle. Using a nail gun, secure the legs to the top corners of each frame, angled side down.

5. cut holes—Mark the hole's location by first measuring horizontally to find the center, (at the 12" mark) then drop down vertically about 6" from the top of the board to make another mark. This marks where the top of the hole will go. Trace around a 6" diameter object, then, using a jigsaw, cut the hole out.

6. Prep and paint - Using a palm sander and first medium- then fine-grit sandpaper, sand the rough spots so the bags will slide a bit when they hit the boards. Dust off boards after sanding. To add vintage color, dip the tip of a dry brush into latex paint, barely getting paint on the bristles. Using this dry brush method, lightly sweep color onto the boards. To add a white stripe, protect the sides using Kraft paper secured with painter's tape. Lightly sweep white spray paint down the vertical center for an aged look. Once dry, remove painter's tape and Kraft paper, position boards in a shady, backyard location and it's time for game on!

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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,

www.coldwellbankerssk.com

Did You Know?

- Our department has

Bea Barnes-Ott Regional Property Manager

Cindy Brewster Property Management Accounting

Angie Turner Management Administrative Assistant

Teresa Terrell Macon Property Coordinator

Jara Hurt Property Management Call Coordinator

Charlie Adams Milledgeville/Lake Sinclair Property 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.

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