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

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

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REALTORS

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MILLEDGEVILLE LAKE SINCLAIR

478.453.4200 706.485.1780

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

milledgeville/lake Just Sold M e e t o u r Te a m

housing market Singles Are Buying

property management Re ntal De partment

milledgeville/lake 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

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

Susan Hall 478.454.6200

Mandy Harris 478.387.5784

Sue Adams 404.432.3266

Russ Creecy 404.975.9313

Ashley Harrington 478.714.4708

Richard Hartry 478.456.7441

Terri Calhoun 478.454.8419

Sandra Dean 478.457.4079

Jeffrey Harrington 706.473.1676

Kim Herrin 478.451.9345

Kimi Clements 478.456.2523

Jim Fain 478.363.2145

Beatrice Harris 478.456.3576

Susan Lebendiger 678.230.4844

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SALES ASSOCIATES, CONT.

John Mitchell 478.361.9587

Julia Thomas 770.301.4383

Terri Weaver

Courtney Tollison

478.804.1044

478.456.6275

Theresa Wiley

Tracey Worley

Heather Yates

706.444.3401

706.319.3292

478-454-7130

Susan Granich 706.851.1993 direct

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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

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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478.453.4200

238 ERIN SHORES DRIVE Sparta, GA. Well maintained 3br/2ba cape cod situated on two lots totaling 1.5 acres w/ awesome big water view in restricted Erin Shores community. Nice landscaping leads to double boathouse w/ lifts, storage area, and 8+ feet of water depth. Home has hardwood and tile, cathedral ceilings, fireplace and granite countertops along w/ other upgrades. A 24'x32' concrete pad is already in place for detached garage/shop. Property comes w/ access to common areas featuring a boat ramp, tennis court and pavilion.

Adjoining .85 acre lot is available as well at a reduced bundle price. Do not miss this opportunity!

Julia Thomas | $299,900 153 GRIMES ROAD Milledgeville, GA. This is the stuff legends are made of! This one of a kind lakefront property sits majestically within just feet of beautiful Lake Sinclair! With a wall of windows, it feels like you are on the water all the time! Huge panoramic view from all living area. The double lot allows for over 300 feet of waterfront and includes single boat shelter and dock.

Outdoors there is a fire pit and waterfront terrace. 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, two living areas with fireplaces and huge sunroom complete with full basement. Plenty of space! Conveniently located just minutes from shopping!

Susan Lebendiger | $499,000

113 BENSON ADAMS ROAD Milledgeville, GA. A little slice of heaven 10 minutes from downtown Milledgeville. Over 31 and a half acres with nearly 4,000 sq. feet of living area! Large rooms including a fabulous 400 sq. foot sunroom to make this 5 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home the perfect new address for privacy but convenience. Ask agent about possible purchase of home with fewer acres (approx. 10) for further price reduction.

Jim Fain | $390,000

166A MONTEGO BAY ROAD Milledgeville, GA. Like new condition!! This 3BR/2.5BA home on a secluded cove is a lake lovers dream. Beautifully designed kitchen with walk-in pantry and plenty of cabinet space. Granite countertops throughout with slate and high quality laminate flooring on main living area. Spacious vaulted great room leading out to large covered lakeside deck attached to screen porch. Two bedrooms upstairs plus large loft area ideal for a study, office, or extra sleep area..

Master B/R on main. Plenty of parking plus detached 2 car/ boat garage. Enclosed double boathouse with boat and dual jet ski lifts. Great water depth and fishing from dock.

John Mitchell | $424,000 Page 20

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109 MISTY LANE UNIT 331 Milledgeville, GA. This 3BR/3BA Condo offers large rooms high ceilings and lots of windows. The great room has built -ins and fireplace w/gas logs. The kitchen has stainless appliances and granite counter. There's a separate laundry room, large master suite w/pretty bath that includes jetted tub, separate tile shower, double sinks and walk -incloset. There's a covered porch, deeded boat slip, clubhouse w/exercise room, pool, hot tub and tennis courts! All in excellent condition. $240,000 |

Susan Hall

119 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE Milledgeville, GA. Impressive traditional home in quiet convenient Cambridge Station. 3BR/2.5BA, a formal dining room w/chair rail, a large living room w/ fireplace and master suite complete w/jetted tub, dual sinks and separate shower are just a few of the amenities. Home sits on a 1.5 acre private lot and has a huge back deck complete w/gas grill. New HVAC and all appliances convey. $189,000 |

Kim Herrin

1454 LAKE CREST DRIVE Sparta, GA. Enjoy lake life in this adorable 3BR/2BA home on Lake Sinclair! Amazing views of Lake Sinclair makes relaxing easy to do! Level yard for those outdoor games, BBQs entertaining and lazy summer days. Make this your weekend getaway! $169,900 |

Mandy Harris

117 O’CONNOR DRIVE Milledgeville, GA. Stop Looking! You have found 5 acres of secluded elegance that is located in the heart of the north part of town. This is the house where you get IT ALL! 3300 square feet of comfortable living in this immaculate 4 bed/3 full bath home. The gorgeous landscaping, circular driveway, extra wide wrap around porch, separate dining room, hardwood floors, open kitchen, hard surface counter tops, HUGE master bedroom with a walk -in closet that you could almost park a car in, a huge deck that is a focal point for entertainment, thick crown molding throughout, three car garage, large separate storage shed,.. and the list goes on!

There is just not enough space to list what makes this such a perfect home. COME SEE FOR YOURSELF! $354,800 | Ashley Harrington WWW.COLDWELLBANKERSSK.COM

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997 CROOKED CREEK ROAD 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.

Courtney Tollison | $429,000

80 FRANKLIN ROAD Eatonton, GA. Hunting cabin in the winter and Lake house in the summer!!This has it all! Great Price! Great view! Great community! 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 Homeowners warranty!

Sandra Dean | $168,000

229 HICKORY PASS Sparta, GA. Beautifully crafted log home on Lake Sinclair!

Loft area easily converts to a 3 bedroom to house your family or friends. Cozy stone fireplace invites you to stay through the cooler months when summer activities have passed. Single boat shelter features a lift for your boat and additional lifts for two jet skis. Must see to appreciate the rustic charm this lake home has to offer. A short drive to be the envy! Call for appointment.

Charlene Clower | $260,000

3657 SUSSEX DRIVE Milledgeville, GA. Large home in Country Club Estates with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and 3182 sq ft. This 1.19 acre property has an in ground pool with a gorgeous porch and patio area.

3 bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs and 1 bedroom/1bath/ family room in the walk out basement would make a great in -law or teen suite. The kitchen has stainless appliances, a breakfast room and small office. Enjoy entertaining in the spacious dining room. There's plenty of room in this home!

Terri Calhoun | $239,000

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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

128 DOGWOOD DRIVE Milledgeville, GA. Lake Sinclair Home. Great location with awesome views! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home sits on a level lot with its own boat ramp. This would make a perfect weekend! $204,999 |

Tracey Worley

3937 UPPER RIVER ROAD Macon, 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 30 x 48 shop pole barn, fabulous kitchen, volume ceilings and lots of view advantage points from the multi -level deck, veranda and expansive windows. $588,000 |

Terri Weaver

141 SALEM CHURCH ROAD Milledgeville, GA. Dream Home!!! 46.84 Acres/2.5 Acre pond and beautiful rustic/contemporary home. Large hardwoods and pines, salt water pool with pool house. 2 car carport 30x50 and 30x80 wired shops. Men: the hunting is here!! Deer and turkey everywhere! The gorgeous 2800 sq.ft. home has 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, 2 fireplaces and at end of road. Most convenient to Macon or Milledgeville. $389,000 |

Kimi Clements

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478.453.4200

125 ADMIRALTY WAY Milledgeville, GA. Eclectic Northside lakefront home! 4834 sq.ft. perfectly situated on 1.75 acre lot. You will discover uncompromised quality when you enter the foyer of this stunning home. Stainless steel GE profile appliances. 2 Master suites on main level plus an additional master suite in basement area. Anderson windows, crown trim throughout attached 3 car garage.10ft. ceilings/8ft. doors in basement with full wet bar. Built in 800 sq. ft. workshop/attached lakeside garage door. Enjoy the outside kitchen/fireplace while you are poolside. Private study area on basement level, plus basement has tile flooring. A Magnificent Property!

Maintenance free exterior.

Jeffrey Harrington | $739,000

9064 E. BROAD STREET Sparta, GA. Spacious 4br/2ba home in historic Sparta.

Beautiful wood floors 4 fireplaces, large kitchen, separate dining and many unique features make this a fabulous home.

4th bedroom has also been used as a den. This conveniently located home would make a great first time home or rental.

Sue Adams | $49,000

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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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