HARRY NORMAN REALMAY ESTATE 2014GUIDE EDITION
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BENEFITS OF R.E. INVESTMENT VS. STOCKS AND BONDS
KITCHENS REMAIN A TOP REMODELING PROJECT IN 2014
Article by: RisMedia
Article by: NARI
As the economic recovery continues to build, Americans are again able to consume and invest; and with recent reports from the U.S. Census Bureau noting 34 percent of American households are rental units, investors are taking notice and rushing to reap benefits of placing investment funds in single- and multi-unit residential property.
Kitchens remain a top remodeling project in 2014, according to the Member Profile Study done by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), in time for National Home Improvement Month this May. Eighty-two percent of NARI members identify kitchens as their No. 1 service.
“Investor demand for single family properties remains strong,” says Kirk McGary, CEO of Real Property Management, citing a recent study from Zelman & Associates that found investor demand for residential properties ranking at 60.9 on a scale of 0-100. “Trends like this in the housing market have created significant demand for property management companies like ours, as investors choose to put their money in real estate as opposed to the alternatives.” Although there are many investment options available, real estate vehicles offer the ability to finance a portion of the purchase price to leverage the initial investment to control an asset valued much higher – unlike stocks, bonds and CDs. With lower interest rates available, a small increase in the value of a leveraged property investment can carry a greater return than an unleveraged investment — approximately 12 percent gross according to the same study by Zelman & Associates. Investing in real estate also offers tax benefits where earnings from investments in CDs, bonds and stocks are taxed. By making deductions from the profit on mortgage interest, cost of property repairs and depreciation, property owners are writing off depreciation of an asset that is actually ascending providing yearly benefits to a long-term investment. (continued) To read the rest of this article, please visit: www.harrynormanforsyth.com/
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This year, the association’s 2014 CotY Awards program, which recognizes top projects in 25 categories, totaled nearly $73 million worth of remodeling projects and identified national trends emerging, especially in the areas of kitchen updates. “Consumers want practical, comfortable kitchens that are efficient to use and easy to live in,” says Tom O’Grady, CR, CKBR, chairman of NARI’s Strategic Planning. “Bigger isn’t better, but homeowners still want a feeling of space, and open concept and islands are still part of kitchen trends in 2014.” Improving the overall look and feel of the kitchen was most often cited as the main motivating factor by homeowners for remodeling, followed by improving function on the CotY entries. LIGHTING The continuing trend of fewer upper cabinets in the kitchen creates more space for decorative task lighting, often on adjustable arms that gives the option to have the light directed where it is needed most. Decorative task fixtures in black, iron and aged brass finishes make a statement. Other trends include: • •
Pendant lights over kitchen islands continue to be a great opportunity to bring style into the mix Chandeliers in kitchens add a pretty and an unexpected sparkle and can soften up the hard lines and smooth surfaces of appliances and countertops below (continued) To read the rest of this article, please visit: www.harrynormanforsyth.com/ kitchens-remain-a-top-remodeling-project-in-2014/
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CUMMING, GA 6745 Low Country Road 5 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath | Offered at: $519,900 Property Information: Lots of extras and upgrades! Super private location in Vickery Village!
SAUTEE, GA 980 Woodbrier 6 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath | Offered at: $675,000 Property Information: This home is offers long-range mountain views from the mulit-level back decks.
CUMMING, GA 4410 Fourth Rail Lane 4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath | Offered at: $282,900 Property Information: Open floor plan, hardwoods throughout main & upgraded carpet. Upgrades galore!
Tom Stocks: (678) 283-9570 FMLS#: 5283011
Terry Cooksey: (770) 503-4167 FMLS#: 5278577
Matt Thaxton: (770) 366-9506 FMLS#: 5266525
18 Homes SOLD Already in 2014! List With Me and Your Home Could Be Next! Matt Thaxton, REALTOR速 (770) 366-9506 matt.thaxton@harrynorman.com www.matt.thaxton.harrynorman.com
DAWSONVILLE, GA 352 Fairfax Court 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath | Offered at: $156,900 Property Information: Beautiful & well maintained Fairfax home on 2 wooded acres with a creek.
JASPER, GA 2129 Grandview Road 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | Offered at: $899,900 Property Information: Very secluded horse farm, Beech Creek Farm has everything that you are looking for.
BALL GROUND, GA 303 Taylor Leigh Court 4 Bedroom / 3 Bath | Offered at: $242,900 Property Information: Adorable craftsman home with rocking chair front porch. Great subdivision.
Matt Thaxton: (770) 366-9506 FMLS#: 5235318
Terry Cooksey: (770) 503-4167 FMLS#: 5252206
The Wesley Team: (404) 451-3692 FMLS#: 5200079
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CUMMING, GA 1670 Independence Trail 4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath | Offered at: $263,000 Property Information: Beautiful home in a fabulous swim/tennis neighborhood. Close to everything.
BUFORD, GA 3920 Piper Glen Drive 4 Bedroom / 2 Bath | Offered at: $185,000 Property Information: Master bedroom with french doors open to deck. Level private lot joins Bogon Park.
DAWSONVILLE, GA 288 Harbour Ridge Drive 5 Bedroom / 5 Bath | Offered at: $359,000 Property Information: Master on main level and private wooded lot. Home features a finished basement and deck!
Barry Slaton: (678) 859-4040 FMLS#: 5270250
Marie Sir: (404) 520-5263 FMLS#: 5279374
Barry Slaton: (678) 859-4040 FMLS#: 5250094
CUMMING, GA 4460 Sunbonnet Road 7 Bedroom / 4 Bath | Offered at: $324,900 Property Information: This 3 level, 7 bedroom home has all the space you desire! No need for a basement!
GAINESVILLE, GA 3540 Cub Circle 5 Bedroom / 3 Bath | Offered at: $499,900 Property Information: One of the best lake homes available! Deep water in private section of the lake!
CANTON, GA 111 Greenbrier Way 4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath | Offered at: $259,000 Property Information: Beautiful craftsman custom built home in Great Sky with hardwoods throughout.
Tom Stocks: (678) 283-9570 FMLS#: 5267184
Tom Stocks: (678) 283-9570 FMLS#: 5271558
Kerry Neel: (404) 353-9121 FMLS#: 5255594
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Which Upgrades Are Worth It to Help You Sell Your House? ARTICLE WRITTEN BY: ASHLEY PANTER
Is it finally time to sell your house? That’s the question on homeowners’ minds as house prices just posted their largest annual gain since 2005. Congrats to those no longer “underwater” on their mortgages, even as interest rates remain tantalizingly low. But here’s the catch: Those same higher prices can make buyers as choosy as a restaurant reviewer. “A house with a $1,600 mortgage payment last year now has a $2,000 mortgage payment,” one broker told the Wall Street Journal. “Buyers are saying, ‘I better like it.’” To increase your home’s “like” quotient, read on to see which upgrades are worth making and which aren’t. WORTH IT: A new front door. Strictly in terms of return on investment, a steel one topped the list of Remodeling magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value Report for 2014 – recouping 96.6 percent of the average price. But a fresh coat of paint can work wonders, too. NOT WORTH IT: A home-office remodel. We know what you’re thinking: With so many more people working from home, wouldn’t it be brilliant to rewire the space for electronic equipment, say, and install commercial-grade carpeting? Not really. The magazine gave it the lowest return on investment (48.9 percent), and the guy who oversaw the study says, “Home offices don’t sell houses.” WORTH IT: A back-up power generator. It’s the biggest gainer in the study, jumping 28 percent over last year, and plays especially well in areas brutalized by storms. NOT WORTH IT: Major bathroom work. “You could install the most spectacular jetted tub, and it still might not suit a buyer,” says Patsy O’Neill, a sales associate in Montclair, N.J. “Meanwhile, you’d have spent tens of thousands of dollars.” WORTH IT: Roofing replacement. There’s a reason this ultimate “curb appeal” enhancer consistently makes Remodeling’s list and is up 11.2 percent over even last year: A roof is the first thing prospective buyers notice even before exiting their cars, and you can kiss that sale good-bye if yours looks like it’s been through hell. NOT WORTH IT: Major kitchen renovations. Again, the key word is “major,” and again it’s a “taste” issue.
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GAINESVILLE, GA 214 Lake Pointe Drive 4 Bedroom / 4.5 Bath | Offered at: $899,000 Property Information: Grand, Elegant, European lake front estate. Incredible setting & views!
CUMMING, GA 1585 Hidden Creek Point 4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath | Offered at: $310,000 Property Information: Thorngate Sundivision! Gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, and open into family room.
DAWSONVILLE, GA 26 Deans Drive 5 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath | Offered at: $347,500 Property Information: Custom built home in quiet subdivision on 2+/- acre lot with rocking chair front porch.
Ken Klosinski: (770) 406-0508 FMLS#: 5266704
Kerry Neel: (404) 353-9121 FMLS#: 5284767
Barry Slaton: (678) 859-4040 FMLS#: 5255503
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CUMMING, GA 5170 Fieldstone View Circle 4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath | Offered at: $269,900 Property Information: Great cul-de-sac lot with huge level, fenced backyard with private views!
DAHLONEGA, GA 100 Moonbeam Drive 3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath | Offered at: $425,000 Property Information: Charming custom built log cabin outside downtown Dahlonega. 1.36+/- Acres!
CUMMING, GA 5495 Williams Shores Drive 3 Bedroom / 4 Bath | Offered at: $564,900 Property Information: Great South Lake location with outstanding open water views from every room.
Tom Stocks: (678) 283-9570 FMLS#: 5237359
Matt Thaxton: (770) 366-9506 FMLS#: 5274158
Terry Cooksey: (770) 503-4167 FMLS#: 5267434
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CUMMING, GA 6080 Bridge Fair Road 4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath | Offered at: $279,900 Property Information: Open floor plan, kitchen newly remodeled, freshly painted interior
DAWSONVILLE, GA 47 Oak Grove Lane 5 Bedroom / 5 Bath | Offered at: $799,900 Property Information: This custom lake dream home has four levels and every luxury imaginable!
GAINESVILLE, GA 6447 Grand Marina Circle 4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath | Offered at: $695,000 Property Information: Beautiful home in prestigious Marina Bay. Home features incredible views of Lake Lanier.
Kerry Neel: (404) 353-9121 FMLS#: 5267680
Tom Stocks: (678) 283-9570 FMLS#: 5219149
Christina Abunassae: (919) 389-8317 FMLS#: 5288414
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GAINESVILLE, GA 3865 Cochran Road 4 Bedroom / 3 Bath | Offered at: $775,000 Property Information: Unparalleled privacy on Lake Lanier. Contemporary home on 2.57+/- wooded acres.
MILTON, GA 15245 Birmingham Highway 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | Offered at: $250,000 Property Information: Charming cottage in desirable Milton with heart of pine flooring and rocking chair porch!
DAWSONVILLE, GA 113 Aplomado Lane 3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath | Offered at: $194,900 Property Information: Home offers a large entry foyer and an open floor plan.
Terry Cooksey: (770) 503-4167 FMLS#: 5155909
Marie Sir: (404) 520-5263 FMLS#: 5214408
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CUMMING, GA 8245 Plantation Way 6 Bedroom / 6.5 Bath | Offered at: $1,069,000 Property Information: Property sits on historic Settendown Creek and is Equestrian friendly.
CUMMING, GA 1510 Moorings Way 4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath | Offered at: $1,200,000 Property Information: Level lot home with easy walk to dock with sun bathing deck in quiet deep water cove.
CUMMING, GA 6530 Roundhill Court 8 Bedroom / 7 Bath | Offered at: $620,000 Property Information: Drastically reduced! Exceptional home located near golf, stables, and more!
Trish Thompson: (770) 823-4669 FMLS#: 5226320
Kristy Scott: (404) 645-6902 FMLS#: 5177905
Mike Garcia: (770) 231-9908 FMLS#: 5174561
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CUMMING, GA 3965 Argentine Way 4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath | Offered at: $302,000 Property Information: Open and bright home in Fieldstone Reserve neighborhood. Has private backyard!
CANTON, GA 975 Old Lathemtown Road 5 Bedroom / 6.5 Bath | Offered at: $1,295,000 Property Information: Obie Award winning Country Estate located in desirable equestrian community.
CUMMING, GA 1616 Heathrow Drive 5 Bedroom / 5 Bath | Offered at: $679,900 Property Information: Located in Windermere Subdivision over looking the golf course from deck.
Trudy D. Taylor: (770) 883-8640 FMLS#: 5290186
Marie Sir: (404) 5263 FMLS#: 5092515
Tom Stocks: (678) 283-9570 FMLS#: 5252478
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GAINESVILLE, GA 4825 Tomacheche Trail 4 Bedroom / 3 Bath | Offered at: $1,400,000 Property Information: Great opportunity to own a gated private estate. Priced below appraised value.
CUMMING, GA 7105 Bannister Park Lane 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath | Offered at: $162,900 Property Information: Home with 1.3+/- acres and cul-de-sac access. Full finished daylight basement.
MARIETTA, GA 2339 Milstead Circle 4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath | Offered at: $239,900 Property Information: Enjoy sunset views over Lake Morgan from your home on a high wooded knoll.
Trish Thompson: (770) 823-4669 FMLS#: 5227885
Matt Thaxton: (770) 366-9506 FMLS#: 5269919
Barry Slaton: (678) 859-4040 FMLS#: 5274328
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CUMMING, GA 227 Oak Forest Drive 5 Bedroom / 5 Bath | Offered at: $409,900 Property Information: One of the largest plans in the subdivision. Both guest and master suite on main level!
GAINESVILLE, GA 2264 Lake Ranch Court 4 Bedroom / 4.5 Bath | Offered at: $929,900 Property Information: Great location convenient to Gainesville, Dawson and Forsyth Counties.
GAINESVILLE, GA 4150 Arthur Miller Road 3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath | Offered at: $2,950,000 Property Information: Gated contemporary EQUESTRIAN FARM with 15 stall barn!
Tom Stocks: (678) 283-9570 FMLS#: 5267147
Denise Wesley: (404) 451-3692 FMLS#: 5290065
Trish Thompson: (770) 823-4669 FMLS#: 5218216
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FARM & LAND LISTINGS CUMMING, GA 00 Myrtle Road 20+/- Acres Offered at: $254,000 Ken Klosinski: (770) 406-0508
ELLIJAY 0 Redwood Lane 12.96+/- Acres Offered at: $94,000 Garel Curry: (404) 863-0835
GAINESVILLE, GA 2786 Vaughn Drive 3.5+/- Acres on Lake Lanier Offered at: $850,000 Denise Wesley: (404) 451-3692
JASPER, GA 54 Eagle Creek Farm Road 32.65+/- Acres (Chicken Farm) Offered at: $2,400,000 Terry Cooksey: (770) 503-4167
ALPHARETTA, GA 12555 Arnold Mill Road 0.656+/- Acres Offered at: MAKE OFFER Michelle Flynn: (770) 883-7792
CLEVELAND, GA 0 Aviation Boulevard 0.19+/- Acres (Airplane Hangar) Offered at: $25,000 Mike Garcia: (770) 231-9908
CUMMING, GA 0 McCoy Circle 9.17+/- Acres Offered at: $239,900 Trudy D. Taylor: (770) 883-8640
CUMMING, GA 1910 Kemp Drive 0.74+/- Acres Offered at: $49,900 Trudy D. Taylor: (770) 883-8640
CUMMING, GA 00 Nicholson Road 6.7+/- Acres Offered at: $125,000 Ken Klosinski: (770) 406-0508
RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS CUMMING , GA 4180 Sinclair Shores Road 6 Bedroom / 4.5 Bath Offered at: $1,597,500 Trish Thompson: (770) 823-4669
DAWSONVILLE, GA 1081 Chestatee Point 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Offered at: $334,900 Mike Garcia: (770) 231-9908
LYERLY, GA 100 Rivermont Drive 4 Bedroom / 3 Bath (Horse Farm) Offered at: $799,000 Terry Cooksey: (770) 503-4167
CUMMING, GA 3525 Magnolia Walk Trail 2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath Offered at: $139,000 Cynthia Love: (801) 918-9560
FLOWERY BRANCH 5514 Ashmoore Court 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath Offered at: $199,900 Pete Clay: (678) 492-3559
CLAYTON, GA 152 Bywater Trail 5 Bedroom / 3 Bath Offered at: $875,000 Terry Cooksey: (770) 503-4167
DAWSONVILLE, GA 1732 Perimeter Road 3+ Bedroom / 2.5 Bath Offered at: $149,900 Ken Klosinski: (770) 406-0508
GAINESVILLE, GA 1519 Enota Avenue 4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath Offered at: $325,000 Mike Garcia: (770) 231-9908
BUFORD, GA 2190 Buford Dam Road 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath Offered at: $336,000 Mike Garcia: (770) 231-9908
DAWSONVILLE, GA 901 Highway 53 East 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Offered at: $250,000 Terry Cooksey: (770) 503-4167
WHITE, GA 2475 White Road 5 Bedroom / 4 Bath Offered at: $429,900 Michelle Flynn: (770) 883-7792
BUFORD, GA 3080 Wallace Road 7 Bedroom / 4 Bath (With Acreage) Offered at: $575,000 Pete Clay: (678) 492-3559
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