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

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

SSK,

REALTORS

速

WARNER ROBINS COCHRAN AREA

478.953.8595 478.271.5505

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

warner robins area Just Sold M e e t o u r Te a m

property management Re ntal De partment

warner robins area 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

WARNER ROBINS | COCHRAN

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

Qualifying Broker

Managing Broker

Marketing Director

ADMINISTRATIVE

Elois Stanley Office Administrator

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Janet Fowler Listing Coordinator

Angela Snellgrove Receptionist

SALES ASSOCIATES

J.D. Adams 478.335.8719

Stacy Sparrow Ayer 478.952.9989

Su Brooks 478.213.9119

Jim Campbell 478.319.7839

Talisha Alligood 478.396.4742

Lex Bailey 478.256.8202

Jenny Bryant 478.335.5552

Angela Chesnut 478.973.8260

Renae Anderson 478.390.7690

Tim Bailey 478.808.2466

Dee Bunn 478.955.0364

Anita Clark 478.960.8055

Teresa Attaway 478.662.4945

Phyllis Barker 478.442.7222

Michael Bush 478.320.3281

Sandi Coburn 478.957.8475

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SALES ASSOCIATES, CONT.

Michelle Crawley 478.808.1623

Cassie Griffith 478.951.3716

Becky Jensen 478.951.2385

Cathy Lee 478.256.2210

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Gary Crook 478.951.3902

Julie Hastings 478.213.3836

Larry Johnson

Ilia Durham 478.808.1298

Alan Hickman 478.978.2774

Daniel Lee

770.715.0716

478.244.3442

Jerry Lewis

Donna Lewis

478.396.5901

478.256.7355

Cindy Lasseter-Gibbs 478.951.3317

Beverly Hicks 478.213.3495

Jason Lee 478.832.0388

Don Lewis 478.256.7356

SALES ASSOCIATES, CONT.

Charlotte Lockhart

Sonny Lockhart

478.335.3131

478.335.3132

Karen Mosley 478.918.4476

James Plaxico 478.808.1899

Roxana Shepley 478.256.3120

Steve McCartney Honey Lynn Moore 478.229.1711

478.442.4663

Vonda Mullis

Jason Pincus

Juanson Pitt

478.318.7152

478.662.7700

Kimberly Reese

Trinette Rosales

478.919.1685

478.256.7653

Derek Sherman 478.319.1552

Tiffany Smith 478.396.8839

478.542.4419

Kathy Sellers 478.396.0793

Kim Stone 478.334.0543

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SALES ASSOCIATES, CONT.

Scott Street

Shelley Tinney

478.542.0116

Marcia Updike Jason Washington

478.952.4616

478.396.2938

478.714.9259

Carrie Whitson 478.334.1051

new agents to our team

Glen Gordon

Liz Jones

478.808.7309 ggordon@cbssk.com

478.207.0145 liz@cbssk.com

Christy McUmber Michael Salter 478.230.1268 christy@cbssk.com

Pascuala Smith Sherice Williams 478.318.6289 pascuala@cbssk.com

562.522.9682 Sherice@cbssk.com

478.955.4701 msalter@cbssk.com

Our very own, Kit Oderwald, is retiring after 12 years at Coldwell Banker SSK. Kit was the CBSSK Corporate Services Coordinator in Macon, GA before relocating to Warner Robins, GA as the Administrative Assistant and Closings Coordinator.

Kit is such a fun person to be around, we are going to miss her so much! To view more photos from Kit’s Retirement Party, visit our Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/cbsskwr Kit, we can't thank you enough for all you've done for us through the years. We love you! Congrats on your retirement, you deserve it!!

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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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478.953.8595

311 MONTGOMERY STREET Warner Robins, GA. Absolutely no need to look any further. 4BR/3BA w/ bonus in beautiful Savannah Square.

This home features an open floorplan with sep. dining room, spacious kitchen w/ granite tops, XL master suite, w/sitting area, separate closets, double headed tile shower, separate vanities, secondary suite downstairs for small children or visiting parents, large laundry room with cabinets. 2 BR/1BA and BONUS upstairs. In town close to everything and county only taxes. Again, why look any further.

Becky Jenson | $309,900

128 BRITTANY DRIVE Perry, GA. 1.16 acre lot with 2484 Sq. ft. home in Devonwood subdivision in Perry. Roof and Vinyl siding are only 5 years old. Greatroom has traditional wood burning fire place, The sunroom overlooks the expansive and private back yard with large deck. Large bedrooms with lots of storage areas. Oversized 2 car garage. County taxes only. Seller is giving a $2000 allowance for upgrades.

Talisha Alligood | $175,000

609 MANNING MILL Macon, GA. Beautiful brick & vinyl siding home in Macon.

Foyer has 12 ft ceiling, hardwood floor that carries into the formal dining room. Carpeted formal living areas and bedrooms. Home has wood burning fireplace, open concept morning area and kitchen with ceramic tile floors. Kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances.

Stunning Master suite is with dedicated sitting area. Fifth bedroom is extra large and can be used as a game/theater room. Home comes with 1 year 2-10 warranty.

Sherice Williams | $168,000

212 FIELDFARE DRIVE Kathleen, GA. Lake Front Property with In -ground Pool located on 1.3 acres in Kathleen, 1 owner home with updated kitchen, new granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, new hardwood flooring, roof is only 4 years old and light fixtures have been updated. 3 car side entry garage and a covered back porch. This 5 bedroom, 6 1/2 bath home is located in a great school district and convenient to everything. This home has everything you have dreamed about and is a rare find.

Tim Bailey | $629,000

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107 POCONO COURT Bonaire, GA. *LARGE CLOSING INCENTIVE* 4 Bed, 2.5 bath open concept home with large living room. Granite throughout, tiled backsplash. Stainless appliance package.

Oversized Island/ breakfast bar. Cubbies in drop zone from garage entry. MSTR bedroom oversized with sitting area.

MSTR bath boasts dual walk in closets, dual vanities, and custom tiled shower. 1st Floor is all hardwoods, Hardwood stairway w/ wrought iron pickets, our premier game day patio with fireplace/ HDMI, privacy fence and so much more!! $5000 Closing Incentive offered! $219,900 |

Daniel Lee

203 BAY LAUREL CIRCLE Warner Robins, GA. *PRICE REDUCED* Nice open floorplan, hardwood floors in foyer, formal dining, greatroom & hallway. Ceramic tile in wet areas. Sunroom included in S/F which features a loft area perfect for office area. 5th bedroom is bonus room w/full bath. 14x28 inground pool, privacy fence, large out building stays. $225,000 | Phyllis Barker

130 BRANDONSHIRE LANE Bonaire, GA. Immaculate move in ready 3 BR/2 BA well maintained beautiful home. Features double trey ceiling in the large living room - laminate floor/berber carpet/new fence/outdoor deck/walk-in closet/plenty of space for king bed in MBR. $93,000 | Beverly Hicks

302 FALKIRK DRIVE Warner Robins, GA. Cute home at an affordable price.

Large kitchen has breakfast nook and bar which overlooks the large great room with gas log fireplace. Separate dining room. Master bedroom has his and her closets and both baths have double vanities. Over sized laundry room.

Front and back covered porches. Double garage. Close to excellent schools, shopping and Robins AFB. $125,000 |

Jenny Bryant

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314 LITTLE FARM LANE Kathleen, GA. 4/2 Manufactured Home on .37 acres in Kathleen, large kitchen/dining area. Great Investment Property. Needs repair. Sold "As -Is" Lex Bailey | $16,900

469 BURNETT ROAD Byron, GA. Country home sits on 3 acres with 3 12x12 stalls. Large family room with fireplace, opens to kitchen with island & bay window looking out to backyard & large deck. Over last 6 years, new energy efficient windows, roof, vinyl siding, laminate flooring & carpets installed.

Home completely re-piped with PEX throughout, new water heater & custom master shower. 3 bedrooms & 2 baths upstairs, room to grow in full basement with MUST SEE garage, work space & additional bathroom & bonus areas, great for man cave.

Carrie Whitson | $209,000

501 ROLLING ACRES DRIVE Kathleen, GA. *LARGE CLOSING INCENTIVE* 4 Bed 2.5 Bath Open Concept Craftsman style home. Sitting on a LARGE corner lot w/side entry garage. This home features 5" engineered hardwoods throughout 1st floor, arched entry into dining room, & Fireplace. Kitchen boasts granite, tiled backsplash, inviting island, Stainless Steel Appl. & pantry. Formal dining room w/coffered ceilings and judges panel. Master is oversized w/dual vanities & his/her closets. $5000 Closing cost Incentive & 100% USDA financing eligible.

Jason Lee | $189,900

132 ARENA ROAD Perry, GA. A place to call home! Attractive all brick home with open floor plan, spacious great room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, split -plan with 4 BR and 3 BA. Large yard with privacy fence. Convenient to Perry and Warner Robins.

Marcia Updike | $214,900

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103 NICOLE PLACE Bonaire, GA. Fresh paint and new carpet! Move in Ready!

Great subdivision, cul de sac location, room for pool if desired. Semi private mother in law suite or teenage suite!

Stainless steel appliances to include refrigerator and convection microwave and stove. RV power hook up and parking. $259,900 |

Cathy Lee

1043 CHATTAHOOCHEE DRIVE Bonaire, GA. Wonderful Custom Home nestled in The Bluff at Riverbend Plantation. Perched on almost 1.5 acres, this property offers the finest in construction and finishing touches. Large two story open foyer greets you as you enter this magnificent home. Open kitchen, tons of storage, hardwood floors, granite, cornered edges are just a few of the amenities that will catch your eye.

Priced to sell you don't want to miss this one. Call today for your private showing. $379,900 | Scott Street

102 ARCARDIA LANE Kathleen, GA. Absolutely gorgeous home with coffered ceilings in the great room & master bedroom. The great room has a stacked stone fireplace, upgraded trim, and laminate floors. The kitchen has a pantry, breakfast area, and the refrigerator stays too. The 2nd bedroom has a window seat with storage. The backyard has a extended privacy fence and sprinklers in the entire yard. 100% USDA Financing available in this area! The home is very convenient to shopping, schools, & Robins Air Force Base. $147,900 | Julie Hastings

205 MEYERS LAKE DRIVE Warner Robins, GA. Fine living in the town of Warner Robins! What a great deal!! This home features lots of space throughout. Privacy wood fenced in backyard, open kitchen with tile backsplash situated in the Mayberry Subdivision conveniently located to everything you will need. Great schools & close to Air Force base. Super value won't last long. Call for a private showing today! $172,000 |

Angela Chestnut

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3683 JONES ROAD Macon, GA. Very nice well maintained home with lots of upgrades - granite counter tops, new heat pump, new WH, new roof, insulated windows. Jenn Air gas stove w/ electric oven, built in china cab, buck stove, kit base cab have drawer pull outs behind doors for easy access.

Beautiful yard in quiet desirable neighborhood w/11 producing pecan trees. Wired out bldg. w/covered carport. Kirby upright vacuum. Lots of room for big family gatherings or entertaining w/friends. Wonderful home for growing family or empty nesters.

Charlotte Lockhart | $138,000

110 ERIN LEE COURT Warner Robins, GA.It’s like I’m on Vacation! Home Features 4743 sq.ft. w/1087 sq.ft. pool house total of 5827 sq.ft. of living space! 6 beds 4.5 baths, gunnite pool, tankless water heater for master suite w/fireplace bath w/ granite counters/his & hers vanity & closets, kitchen w/ stainless appliances,cooktop, quartz counters, large pantry, b’fast bar & b’fast area, keeping room w/ fireplace, greatroom w/coffered ceiling & fireplace, office, central vac, wet bar in media room, Pool House w/ living, kitchen, laundry, bed/bath.

Roxana Shepley | $435,000

62 SUGAR CREEK LANE Eastman, GA. Immaculate home on 9 acres overlooking private, fully stocked pond. Spacious living rm w/lots of light from 2 sets of French doors, cathedral ceilings, hand painted mantle w/custom built in & surround sound w/ speakers. Kitchen has unique hand painted ceiling, double electric oven w/convection & fridge. Master bath has jacuzzi tub, double vanity, tiled walk in shower & walk in closet w/custom cabinets. 4th bedroom/office has built in custom desk & book shelves. Beautiful porch which offers amazing views!

Christy McUmber | $249,900

200 KILLDEER LANE Byron, GA. Elegant 3 bed/2 bath split plan. Tray ceiling living room, formal dining room. Large kitchen w/ pantry.

Tray ceiling master has walk-in closet & additional “his” closet. Double vanity, jetted tub, separate shower in master bath. Laundry/mud room with mop sink. New heat/ air unit October 2015. Plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors too. Pergola dining deck, grilling patio, & covered sitting porch in fenced backyard. Nice quiet location, surrounded by pastoral scenery. Come to the country & just relax.

Kathy Sellers | $175,000

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307 WIMBLEDON COURT Macon, GA. Hardwood floors, no carpet, granite countertop, ceramic tiles. Large rooms, Large Deck.

Matured Landscaping, sunroom, great golf course view.

Super clean home. Must see! $219,900 |

Kim Stone

222 SEDGEBROOK DRIVE Warner Robins, GA. All brick one owner home with 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. There is a large master bedroom with a walk-in closet, & Jacuzzi tub in master bath. It also has a formal dining room, vaulted 2 -story great room, & open kitchen to breakfast area. The upstairs has 2 bedrooms & a full bath with lots of additional closet space. This home is convenient to Robins Air Force Base, shopping, less than 2 miles to schools, several day care centers, and the fire department. Beautiful patio with Pergola in fenced backyard! $159,000 | Jason Pincus

119 SHADOW LAWN DRIVE Byron, GA. 4264 SF of "UNSURPASSED BEAUTY & ELEGANCE". This Custom-Blt luxury hm has it all.

Professnl/Decorated. True H'Wood floors thru -out gourmet kitchen w/Exotic Granite Counter, bk -splash, dble ovens, lrg W/I Pantry & elegant custom cabs. Master & 2nd BR downstairs. V lrg Master w/sit area - Striking Master BA w/ Italian marble floor & in Dbl shower, Jet tub, Huge Dbl-Sz W/I closet - supreme Media/Game Rm (up). Play yard has tree hse w/ AC, & Trampoline. NEW SALE PRICE is $35,000 UNDER APPRAISED VALUE! $299,900 | Donna Lewis

122 AMBER DRIVE Byron, GA. Numerous upgrades make this home sure to please.. Lots of molding & double -sided fireplace add ambiance to great room & oversized dinette; kitchen boasts granite counters, tile backsplash, lots of cabinets, breakfast bar, & stainless stl appls (including frig). Slip out to the glassed-in sunroom from the kitchen or spacious master suite. Extras include: landscaped yard, privacy fence, full sod+sprinklers, gutters, sec system, sidewalks, & neighborhood playground. USDA 100% financing eligible!!

Call TODAY! $130,000 |

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478.953.8595

105 HOLLY POINTE Warner Robins, GA. Cute! Cute! Cute! Move in ready home in Autumn Woods. Freshly painted 2060 Sq ft 4BR 2BA home featuring: Extra large living room with gas log fireplace, laminate flooring in living areas and bedrooms, Tile in Kitchen, Formal dining room, Split bedroom plan, covered front porch, privacy fence, storage building next to home. Don't miss this exceptional home call today!

Anita Clark | $152,900

263 JW EDWARDS DRIVE Byron, GA. UPSCALE LIVING! Home has 5BD/3BA, approx 3021 sqft, kitchen w/ tile back splash, an island, lazy Susan ’s in the corner cabinets, pantry, breakfast area & stainless appliances (refrigerator included), plus 2 Master suites on the main floor! Main Master w/ bay window in the sitting area, LG walk in closet, dual sinks at the vanity, tiled surround at the shower & granite surround at the corner jetted tub! French doors lead to a LG covered back patio, privacy fence, full sprinklers & on approx 0.75 acre lot!

Honey Lynn Moore | $279,900

103 BOWSTEAD COURT Bonaire, GA.14 acres with no restrictions or covenants.

This unique property offers so much it is hard to name it all. Please see visual tour for full details of what this home has to offer. All showings must be scheduled 24 hours in advance and all buyers obtaining financing must provide pre-approval letter prior to all showings. This property is in Southfield Plantation, but not part of.

Cindy Lasseter-Gibbs | $675,000

92 SATILLA LANE Warner Robins, GA. Great opportunity in the Harpers Ridge at Tucker Place Subdivision. This 5 bd, 3 bath offers everything you have been looking for. Spacious family room with gas fireplace and lots of windows that provide natural light. Bright kitchen with losts of cabinets and countertop space. Owners retreat with separate shower and whirlpool tub with double sinks and huge walk in closet. New paint and carpet throughout and new countertops. Private back porch looks out into wooded back yard.

Sonny Lockhart | $169,000

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107 BALLYHARA Warner Robins, GA. SPACIOUS all brick home offering 4BR/3.5BA. Hardwood flooring will WOW you. Extra living space can be an office/playroom/mancave. Master on main with custom shelving in master closet. Tile throughout all wet areas. Kitchen boasts beautiful granite, custom back splash, b'bar, eating area, stainless appliances and large pantry. 4th BR is secondary suite/ bonus with private bath. Large privacy fenced yard with deck off the kitchen. Great space for entertaining.

Awesome location and county taxes only. $210,000 |

Kim Reese

105 SHADOWOOD DRIVE Warner Robins, GA. GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY, FINISHED BASEMENT, GREAT MAN CAVE, COUNTY TAXES ONLY! Owner's Are Downsizing & Leaving Behind So Much Space for a Growing Family to Enjoy Featuring Formal Living Rm & Dining Rm, Family Rm w/ Stone Fireplace, Basement w/ Full BA & Bar, Huge Master Suite, Spacious Guest Bedrooms, Bonus Room w/ Full Bath, Tile Countertops in Kitchen w/ Newer Appliances, Multi Level Deck Overlooking Large Back Yard, Patio off Basement, Roof is Approx 3 Years Old & Multi HVAC Units are Approx 5 Years Old. $259,900 | Ilia Durham

1371 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE Perry, GA. Don't miss this Southern Charmer with rocking chair front porch in Kings Manor s/d. Featuring 2301 Sq ft, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, formal dining room and Office, Large bedrooms and living areas, Split plan Extra Large Master Suite 19.7x18.3, with double vanity and garden tub in master bath. Perfectly situated on a large .64 lot, nice large deck over looking tree lined backyard with custom privacy fence. Walking distance to downtown Perry, easy commute to Robins AFB. Call for your viewing today. $164,900 | Michelle Crawley

103 KRISTLE LANE Perry, GA. Newly Reduced. Over $6,000.00. This country style home sits on 1 ac. & boasts a big front porch for rocking, 3 lrge bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 family friendly living spaces, fireplace, lrge kitchen w/lots of cabinets & pantry, sun room, workshop w/garage, & outbuilding.

Solid hardwood floors upstairs and on main. House well maintained. New HVAC system in the large family room and back half bath. $149,900 |

Sandi Coburn

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150 FORESTBROOKE WAY Bonaire, GA. AUSTIN 2 - Brick front home with full sprinklers, screen porch with fireplace, great room with fireplace, a walk in laundry room, formal dining room, plus large kitchen with pantry, stainless appliances, an island & tile back splash!

Floor plan has 5BD/3BA, plus Master with sitting room, dual sinks, separate tiled shower & his/her walk in closets. Extras: privacy fence, upgraded trim package, coffered ceilings, oil rub bronze fixtures, granite counter tops, tile & hardwood floors, plus 2-10 Home Warranty!

Trinette Rosales | $232,000

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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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