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FEATURES 40 Coastal Cabin Rustic, northern-inspired designs feel surprisingly at home in the Lowcountry. By GRACIE WILLIAMS

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IN WRITER GRACIE WILLIAMS’ DISPATCH from Palmetto Bluff (“Coastal Cabin,” page 40), she sets the archetypal scene for fall: Crisp air, jewel-tone leaves, the scent of fir and firewood. Although eventually we get hints of such simple pleasures, here in the Lowcountry we’re much more likely to experience them in January or February — certainly not in late September, when the autumn equinox hits, and just about the time I’m writing this very letter. So what best embodies the change in season down South? Perhaps it’s the subtle shift in decor and landscaping, evidenced throughout this issue. Or maybe it’s preparing your guest room and other spaces for family as the holidays approach (head to page 30 for a few ideas). It could also be the real estate market, which after a usual summer slow-down is bustling once again, according to the experts on page 71. For me, though, it’s something more intuitive and instinctual: the light. The other day, as I sat in my living room, I had the feeling fall was near. The light was dappled and golden, hinting at autumn in a subtle yet undeniable way. Just the look of it, flooding through my Ardsley Park home, made me want to snuggle up beneath a blanket (in my interview with interior designer Lana Salter, featured on page 34, she extolled the virtues of Pendleton blankets. So, too, did interior designer Jon Peters on page 36). Alas, it was 88 degrees that day. I’m hopeful that by now, as you read this issue, the temperature will finally match up with my plans for the coziest season. Find me under a Pendleton.

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PRACTICALITY AND BUDGET PREVENT most of us from completely overhauling a space each season, but there are ways to hint at the passage time without breaking the bank, says interior designer Stephanie Hoey. The key? Hone in on soft surfaces. “Organic textures speak to the season, like woven fabrics, corduroys and subtle plaids,” she says. Hoey suggests sticking to a two-color plaid, sometimes called a gingham or buffalo check, to facilitate easy mixing and matching. Plus, she says, “plaids can get cheesy.” Once you’ve selected patterns and colors, use a simple pattern to create throw pillows. By keeping your decor and staple furniture pieces neutral, seasons are a snap — just change out the pillows. Or, to

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“To infuse your home with a little holiday spirit that won’t feel stale, stick with classic, sophisticated colors. Instead of a punchy, bright red, opt for a deep burgundy or merlot color and a really good, mossy forest green. Add layers of whites and creams to keep it clean.”

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SNUGGLING UP BY A WARM, CRACKLING FIRE and catching the scent of fresh pine in the crisp evening air is the archetypal snapshot of that perfect fall feeling — for climates that allow such simple pleasures, at least. Here in the Lowcountry, people often have to settle for a light jacket and a few browning leaves crunching underfoot. Native Northerners migrating South are in for an adjustment; finding a way to recreate that magical fall feeling is easier said than done. In Palmetto Bluff, Mark Aher and Jacqui McCoy’s cozy cabin retreat, which serves as a meeting place for their extended family, has achieved that careful balance. The location is coastal, yet the home evokes the homespun cabins from Aher and McCoy’s childhoods. “Jacqui loves the log homes of her youth in the Pacific Northwest, and I recall the stick-and-shingle style of family camps in the Adirondacks and New England,” Aher says. For their generational dream home, Aher and McCoy reached out to William Court, the lead architect of Court Atkins Group. The assignment: capture some of their idyllic, formative memories, and merge them with a Southern flair.

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“What evolved was a more modern interpretation of a rambling, Lowcountry river camp.” —William Court “What evolved was a more modern interpretation of a rambling, Lowcountry river camp,” Court explains. (Aher agrees, calling the home a ‘rustic river house.’) “This was carefully infused with subtle touches from lake homes in Alabama, shingle-style cottages from the coastal Northeast and even arts and crafts lodges from our Western Coast.” Keeping in theme, interior designer Kelley McRorie of KS McRorie Interior Design opted for a neutral, earthy color palette, but also added a touch of the ashy beach tones reminiscent of the coast. “To balance [the earth tones] we used a lot of lighter-colored furnishings and textiles to brighten the spaces,” McRorie shares. “The light, stacked stone fireplace, custom mantle and hood and metallic accents also help to balance the darker elements.” The larger-scale spaces, such as the main living area and primary bedroom, are equipped with soaring ceiling heights and plenty of natural light, but the rustic interior finishes — custom-stained wood walls and hand-finished oak floors — lend an innate coziness reminiscent of a cabin or lodge. Still, the homeowners concede the best part is the coastal landscape in its many forms. As it goes, the dreamy marsh surroundings are what attracted Aher and McCoy to Palmetto Bluff in the first place. But what truly sold them were the variety of landscapes they hadn’t realized existed. “Before we visited, we knew the May River estuary and surrounding marsh were the main appeal. What we didn't realize is the amazing diversity of the land: the dense forests, grassy meadows and freshwater lakes,” Aher says. After being positively captivated, they worked with a property agent, who led them to a lagoon-front lot for sale, filled with attendant pines, palms and ancient oaks covered in Spanish moss and resurrection fern. For Aher and McCoy, it immediately felt like home. “This site is uniquely private — so much so that most Palmetto Bluff residents would have no idea where it is,” Court says. “It is truly tucked in the wilderness and is nearly surrounded by water, live oaks and groves of natural palmettos.” Sitting on their spacious screened-in porch or in their skylit living room, every day feels like a Southern safari of sorts. “We expected the deer and alligators, but we've been surprised by the armadillos, the family of foxes and the bobcat that peers in our

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oak tree leaves. The outdoor space, so expansive and verdant, is a rarity for the Historic District, so it tends to draw attention. Practicing yoga on the second-floor balcony up above, Susan Nichols hears their remarks, smiling as she extends her arms

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and raises her hips into Downward-Facing Dog, hidden from view by the white-painted balusters. “Sometimes, I let them know I am up there,” says Susan, laughing, of the happy observers admiring her handiwork. Besides yoga, Susan enjoys reading, gardening (she has a background in horticulture), and cooking extensively — hobbies that her home perfectly accommodates, thanks to her careful planning and that of her husband, Tim. A design enthusiast and commercial real estate veteran, Tim

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Nichols found the couple’s 1893 Victorian after searching high and low across the Southeast. Keen to relocate from land-locked Dallas to the Georgia coast, Tim sought out unique spaces (including two abandoned churches) to transform into the couple’s dream home but, after striking out more than once, he decided to start over, hunting this time in the Historic District for a house. Just blocks from Forsyth Park, the Victorian manse enchanted Tim with its ornately carved moldings and divided-light stainedglass windows, and, in 2018, he and Susan purchased the property.

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Even with its abundant outdoor spaces and intact craftsmanship, the home was short on space. “Victorian houses have very small, divided rooms that are closed off from one another,” says Tim. “The only way the house was going to work was to open it up and push out the back.” Fearless in the face of a challenge, Tim got to work sketching plans for a 1,250-square-foot addition with space for a generous chef’s kitchen, breakfast room, butler’s pantry and second-level master suite. Taking advantage of his sizable backyard, he also drafted plans for a new, wraparound deck and master bedroom balcony. With ideas aplenty, Tim and Susan called in architect Christian Sottile, who organized the couple’s ideas, adding his signature flourishes and perfect proportions to Tim’s drawings, ensuring the Historic Preservation Commission would approve their grand plans. As soon as the green light was given, the couple moved into the carriage house at the back of their property (newly renovated under Tim’s guidance) and watched their home take shape. Intent on honoring the home’s original style, they saved the decorative windows and millwork and incorporated trim of similar scale in the addition. With the home’s numerous fireplaces and architectural bones salvaged, the couple widened doorways and opened rooms to flood each space with light and expand views of the landscape just beyond the windows. Tying each space together are the off-white walls and darkstained hardwoods that run throughout. Atop these finishes, neutral upholstery and blown-glass chandeliers feel light and airy, accentuated by the couple’s extensive and colorful art collection.

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Details Owners: Tim and Susan Nichols Year built: 1893 Year purchased: 2018 Square footage: Approximately 4,500 main house; 1,600 carriage house Number of bedrooms and bathrooms: 5 BD, 3 BR, 2 powder rooms; carriage house is 1 BD, 1 BR Time to complete renovation/remodel: Architectural 3-4 months; construction 1 year

Upstairs in the master bedroom, French doors bathe the room in abundant light, while a round window, the genius of Sottile, adds a delicate touch, contrasting the scale of the suite and the visual weight of the handsome vanities in the adjacent master bathroom. A freestanding bathtub offers a luxurious place to soak and stare out the bank of windows above — showcasing swaths of sky and gnarled oak branches. Downstairs, the sparkling white chef ’s kitchen makes up just over a third of the grand addition, totaling more than 500 square feet. Complete with four ovens, a double refrigerator and massive island, the kitchen suits Susan’s every need. “I know how I work in a kitchen, so I designed everything around that.” Susan got her dream kitchen — one that is light and airy, where every space is used, and everything has its place. Brass lighting and cabinet pulls complement her gleaming white cabinets and tile, ensuring the room looks delicate while standing up to daily use. Eager to capitalize on natural light and views of their backyard oasis, the breakfast area just beyond the island, benefits from two walls of floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors, bathing the table in light. Here, guests comfortably nosh on Susan’s unparalleled cooking and, when parties grow too large, additional places are set at the dining room table beyond the wet bar. The hosts’ al fresco gatherings are equally well-accommodated on the back deck or in the courtyard where guests perch on loungers and wander through the side garden with its layered plantings and curved garden beds drawing eyes and feet to explore. With construction two years behind them, the couple is savoring life in the Hostess City (including its cultural and culinary offerings) as they continue to decorate their beloved home at a slow, intentional pace befitting Savannah. Says Tim of the home’s guest bedroom, one of his favorite spots in the house, “It might be the only room that’s actually complete.”

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There and Back Again A seasoned designer’s time abroad inspires her downtown abode Written by JAY LANKAU Photography by RICHARD LEO JOHNSON

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THE LIVING ROOM of Deborah Morcott’s downtown Savannah home boasts all the characteristics of a curated gallery. Figurative portraiture, embroidered pillows and touches of gold and silver give the space a historic, European effect. Each piece is its own statement with its own story, a past waiting to be told. It doesn’t come as a surprise, then, to learn that Morcott is the principal interior designer of DDM Designs, a Savannahbased firm with decades of experience designing and decorating spaces like Drayton Tower, The Haven at Indigo Square and numerous private residences. What does come as a surprise, however, is that her distinguished brick townhouse isn’t something circa 1880. But in Morcott’s capable hands, the 2012 build feels as historic as any on Gaston Street, Jones Street or even farther afield in places like Washington, D.C., or London. And, of course, that’s by design. “I’ve always lived in big cities,” she says, ticking off time spent in capital cities like aforementioned Washington D.C. and London, plus New York, Vienna and Brasília, Brazil, not

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to mention scores of exotic locales she’s visited, if not outright called home. Morcott’s well-traveled past is apparent right here in Savannah, with pieces around the house alluding to her life abroad. A runner in the hallway is from Morocco, a sculpture hails from Mexico and a quirky little painting in the powder room (the canvas is a miniature ironing board) comes from an artist’s studio in Scotland. “I like people to be surrounded by things that have meaning,” Morcott explains of her design philosophy. “Your home should be a reflection of you. You should have interesting pieces that you’ve collected throughout your life because you were attracted to them for some reason.” And pieces don’t need to be expensive to be special. To wit, consider Morcott’s “ABC Chair.” When she first began her design career in the nation’s capital, she spotted a $40 chair at

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a sidewalk sale. Since then, she’s had it re-upholstered in a playful alphabet print, and it’s now a centerpiece of the primary bedroom. With a keen eye for shape and design, Morcott has imbued her home with a collector’s aesthetic — a real sense of each room being created over time, with an intentional assortment of eras and styles. In the dining room, a striking Victorian folding screen is suspended on iron chains that feel practically Medieval. The triptych, several feet tall, is a decoupage from the 1870s, with black-and-white images meticulously cut and glued together to create a sort of pastoral toile: farm animals, musicians, leisurely boaters and carolers all comingle together. It’s the kind of piece one could ponder for hours, and with such high ceilings, she says, its vertical volume is a great way to use space. The accompanying dining table is one of Morcott’s favorite pieces, an original Eero

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designer designing their own home,” Morcott says, laughing. “It takes twice as long because by the time you get to the end of the day, the last thing you want to do is design some more.” Plus, she says, an eclectic inventory can’t just be thrown into a room and expected to work. Morcott needed to create cohesion through precise layouts and careful compositions. Palette, too — tones of grey or silver, in this case — helped bring it all together. “Using color, scale, and texture, you can get things to work with each other that might not be the same period or style.” Back in D.C., where Morcott first got her start, the Smithsonian Institute’s 19 museums and galleries display only about

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1 percent of their full collection — but it’s a very intentional 1 percent. Morcott has similar operating procedures. She’s got much more in her full collection, she says, but she doesn’t plan on changing her decor or fussing with the existing furniture too much. After all, each piece is personal and tells a story, and many are handmade and vintage, therefore built to last. This philosophy of non-disposable, cherished items is something Morcott says she felt strongly while living in Brazil. “It’s a different mindset in terms of the disposable versus using what you have,” she says. “We made do with what we had. If we had beautiful things, we put them out. We used them.”

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TEMPERATURES ARE EASING UP, but the proverbial mercury is only rising when it comes to Savannah’s whitehot real estate market. While sellers might experience a welcome windfall to line their pockets, buyers are in a

tricky position: they want to make a home in the Hostess City, but at what cost? We spoke with local real estate experts on what buyers can do to come out on top amidst a sellers' market.

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ON BEING EXTRA EARNEST:

As a buyer in today’s market, in my opinion, you need to figure out how to be as non-contingent as possible. One way to do that is putting more earnest money down. Instead of the usual 1 percent, do 3 to 5 percent. Shorter due diligence periods — say, seven or 10 days instead of 14 — have also been winning offers.

ON PULLING THE TRIGGER:

One of the things I would really caution any buyer in today’s market is that waiting will cost them. This is a true housing shortage with a large demand, so waiting a year to see if pricing is going to go down is not going to save you any money.

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Ridley Stallings and Melissa Rowan, The Rowan Stallings Group at Austin Hill Realty & Associates

ON SETTING A BUDGET:

Whether it’s a sellers’ market or a buyers’ one, we tell all our buyers to know their number. This is the price, following a comparable market analysis, that they are comfortable going up to — and if the price exceeds it, they are comfortable walking away.

ON PUTTING EMOTIONS ASIDE:

Choosing a home is such a personal decision and can become very emotional. Try to keep your feelings in check: You don’t want to overpay in a multiple-offer situation because you let your emotions take control. Remember, there’s more than one “perfect home” out there.

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ON A KEY CONTINGENCY:

You can have a shorter due diligence period, but never forgo an inspection. In a market where many houses are hundreds of years old, you want to know what you are getting into.

and know exactly what type of home will suit them best. The right house wants the right buyer, too.

ON GOING LOCAL:

Never use an online mortgage company. Use a local lender so if things need to be done on the fly, there’s someone who will be ready to help at the drop of a hat — and at off hours. Bradford Moody, Seabolt Real Estate

ON STANDING OUT IN A CROWD:

If there are multiple offers on a property, even if you aren’t necessarily coming in at the highest price, you can still succeed. High earnest money, a quick close and not asking for home warranties are all ways to set yourself apart. Make the offer as strong as possible — but also as simple as possible. Liza DiMarco, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

ON MAKING A LIST (AND CHECKING IT TWICE):

When a buyer works too hard to fit themselves into a property out of fear of loss, it could be the wrong fit in the end. Buyers should create a list of features they’d like in a home

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ON PRACTICALITY:

Buyers should have realistic expectations of the market they’re dealing with. They should not expect bargain-basement pricing, especially if a home is priced according to today’s market.

ON OPTIONS:

Adequate research will help buyers know the general pricing and neighborhood conditions. Given the state of the market, they should be knowledgeable on what their price point will get them in multiple areas of the city. An experienced agent — one who has working relationships with other agents — is mandatory for the best possible deal at the best possible price.

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B. Moody Group, Seabolt Real Estate .....................................................................................................................78 Eileen Galves, The Landings Company ...................................................................................................................85 Heather Murphy Real Estate Group ........................................................................................................................83 Jenny Rutherford Real Estate ..................................................................................................................................84 Justin Hart, Seabolt Real Estate ..............................................................................................................................79 The Landings Company ...........................................................................................................................................77 Liza DiMarco, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices .................................................................................................83 Lyn McCuen, Coldwell Banker Access Realty ..........................................................................................................85 Massey Martin Group, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty .........................................................................81 McNamara Adams PC ..............................................................................................................................................80 Pam Peterson, Seabolt Real Estate .........................................................................................................................82 Rebecca Wayman Realty Group, Realty One Group Inclusion ................................................................................84 Seaport Real Estate Group ......................................................................................................................................76 Sharita Lal, Seabolt Real Estate ...............................................................................................................................82

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Ben Ben Bluemle Bluemle Broker | Owner Broker Owner Seaport| Real Estate Seaport Real Estate 7505 Waters Ave., B#2, 7505 Waters B#2, Savannah, GAAve., 31406 Savannah, GA 31406 C: 912.210.4767 • O: 912.202.2042 C: 912.210.4767 • O: 912.202.2042 SeaportRealEstate.com SeaportRealEstate.com OUR VISION OUR VISION Seaport strives to be among the best in the industry. Seaport to be among the best in the industry. Throughstrives streamlined operational processes comThrough operational combined withstreamlined a highly educated agentprocesses base, Seaport bined with a highly educated agent base, has unparalleled success modernizing andSeaport progresshas the unparalleled modernizing and progressing experiencesuccess of buying and selling real estate ing experience of buying and withthe a boutique, personalized feel.selling real estate with a boutique, personalized feel. OUR MISSION OUR MISSION To provide world-class service to our clients and To provide to our clients and to agents whileworld-class impacting service our community. We strive agents while impacting our community. We strive to 76

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The Landings Company 1 Landings Way N. O: 912.598.0500 thelandings.com Seated, from left: Eileen Galves, Skyler Frazier, Wendy Reed, Gail Toler, Russ Toler, Georgine Scott, Mitch Jacobs, Raoul Rushin, Linda Novack, Suzanne Andrews, Liz Giddens, Stephanie Giorgio, Katie Hart, Ashley Gold and Angela Sauers; standing, from left: Bob Jennings, Christy Moore, Gus Moore, John Evans, Pat Ewaldsen, Jill Brooks, Ginna Carroll, David Helmreich, Peggy Utley, Marty Johnson, Candice Parsons, George Jorgenson, Steve Polsinelli, Mary Beth McInerney, Rick Barnett, Sue Barnett, Alan Blevins, Judy Green, Gary Boyd and William Boyd; and not pictured: Susan Connelly, Amy Blevins, Christy Johns and Randy Parsons

WHO WE ARE The Landings Company is a full-service real estate company in Savannah, Georgia. Our specialty is The Landings, a private community on Skidaway Island. We are 35 dedicated agents who call The Landings home. We work hard, and we are proud to tell you that we list and sell more properties in 31411 than all the other agencies...combined. Our Dedication + Our Knowledge = Proven Results! WHY WE WORK HERE We’re so much more than Realtors. We’re also neighbors who are passionate about our community at The Landings. No one knows The Landings quite like we do, and nobody can give you better insights into life here on the island, than those of us who live it. We love sharing this gorgeous place and the lifestyle it offers. Call us and learn how to stop stressing and start living!

OUR BUSINESS We are the only real estate company within the gates of The Landings and we specialize in this community. In 2021 we’ve closed 60.1% of the listings in 31411. Our nearest competitor closed on 6.7% of the total in the same time frame. We represent new homes, resale homes and home sites for new construction. We provide property management services for long and short-term rentals in our community. We are the only company that can offer three or four-day Discovery Visits, allowing prospective buyers to experience what it’s like to start living at The Landings. Call us to discover The Landings Company’s proven results!

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b. moody group | Seabolt Real Estate | Christie’s International 24 E. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, GA 31401 C: 912.844.HOME facebook.com/bmoodyrealestate Bradford Moody, Thomas Withers, Dylan McKie,

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Kim Murphy and Keelah Kracht

OUR SPECIALTY We specialize in all aspects and price points of the local market, including historic downtown owner-occupant homes, historic investment properties (both short- and long-term), smaller-scale investor renta ro erties er-u ers and i s aterfront properties on the islands and all lifestyle communities in avannah and u ton outh aro ina LOOKING TO SELL? e a ays te our c ients that it ta es a vi a e 78

WORK-LIFE BALANCE Our clients love that we are multitalented and u tifaceted Dy an is heavi y into tness and working out, while Bradford is the art and architecture uy ho as is a cyc in fanatic and ee ah is our in-house e ness uru i is an eve tennis ayer and avid o f ic e a enthusiast TEAM APPROACH Most people are surprised when they learn we are virtua y interchan ea e as a ents radford and i ay have the ost ne otiatin e e-

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rience, however, each member of the team is individually licensed and has a thorough knowledge of the market, contracts and marketing techni ues WHY CHOOSE US With a combined 35-plus years in the business, we are equally dedicated to providing the est c ient e erience ossi e e have an aggressive, competitive edge and a thorough knowledge of today’s real estate market at all rice oints ost i ortant e have a ot of fun doing what we do!

Justin Hart Associate Broker Seabolt Real Estate Christie’s International Real Estate 24 E. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, GA 31401 C: 323.236.3715 | O: 912.233.6609 JustinHart.com

MY SPECIALTY I help my clients achieve their real estate goals in a timely and stress ree manner. rovide first class service to help my clients carefully navigate what is often one of the biggest investments they make in life. I BELIEVE IN Listening is of utmost importance. In order to better serve my clients, I can’t just hear what they are saying, I have to take it in, digest it and really understand their unique situation and lifestyle.

MY CLIENTS LOVE I am direct and passionate about real estate. In a market that is changing so quickly, timely communication and decisiveness is key.

WHEN I’M NOT WORKING I enjoy an active lifestyle playing tennis, spending time on the water and long walks with my dogs, Luke and Rosco.

MY MISSION I deliver the results my clients expect and deserve while remembering to have fun and enjoy the process along the way. The business of real estate can be serious and demanding, but I believe it can also be a lot of fun. KEYS TO A HAPPY LIFE Move to Savannah, Georgia; adopt a rescue animal and hire me as your real estate broker. MY NEIGHBORHOOD Ardsley Park SPE CI A L A DV E RT ISI NG SE C T ION

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ON OUR CLIENTS Our clients are regular folks who are seeking someone who cares and someone they can trust with their real estate closing or probate matter.

From left: Thomas J. McNamara, Mary “Molly” McNamara Adams, J. Craig Adams

OUR PHILOSOPHY Treat every client and every case with the same effort, concern and professionalism as if it were the most important matter we would ever handle.

WE FOCUS ON real estate closings and probate WHY WE PRACTICE IN SAVANNAH Savannah is the most wonderful city in America. It’s a great place to raise a family and make true, loyal friends and the perfect place to practice law!

WHAT WE ARE MOST PROUD OF The fact that people have placed their trust in us for an important event in their lives. So many clients have remained loyal friends through the years, and we are always happy to assist them again. We are thrilled to have families trust us the way they do.

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HOW WE MAINTAIN BALANCE We are involved in many different family events. We follow our children and even our grandchildren to church, school and community activities. You meet great people who care about God, children and community at these events.

Massey Martin Group Jay Massey, Emily Salzer and James Martin, Realtors Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty 17 W. Charlton St., Savannah, GA 31401 O: 912.234.3323 | C: 202.734.2800 jay@masseymartin.com james@masseymartin.com celiadunnsir.com WHY WE ENJOY WORKING IN SAVANNAH We love working and living in Savannah because of the vibrant and diverse community that we are fortunate to be a part of. Whether you are visiting for the first time or returning rom being a ay there is an allure of living here that is continuously calming and ever so captivating.

OUR GOAL The Massey Martin Group strives to create remarkable experiences for all of our clients. We believe that luxury is an experience and not a rice oint and that everyone should expect excellence from our real estate services. he benefit o our grou is that there is al ays someone available to facilitate our clients’ needs during each unique transaction. We are dedicated professionals who provide the ultimate customer service with the highest level of integrity – and who also love to laugh and create a fun and memorable experience along the way. OUR EXPERIENCE We have more than 50 years of combined ex erience in real estate develo ment design and customer service allo ing each o us to contribute a vast array of expertise to every real estate transaction. The Massey Martin

Group understands that the only thing consistent in real estate is change and our experience through various markets has prepared us to successfully support our clients. BEST TOUR IN SAVANNAH Ours – hands down! Let us show you why we are proud to call the Hostess City home. We love sharing our knowledge and expertise on Savannah’s different neighborhoods and coastal communities. Whether in person or via digital communication e look or ard to roviding you ith the ease trust and assurance you can count on throughout the entire buying and selling process. Our commitment to the community is something we take great pride in. Whether you are new to the area or looking to relocate ithin to n our local passion combined with Sotheby’s global network is a notable advantage of the Massey Martin Group.

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Sharita Lal Sales Associate Seabolt Real Estate 24 E. Oglethorpe Ave. | Savannah, GA 31401 SeaboltRealEstate.com C: 912.398.2909 MY PHILOSOPHY I believe in pursuit of a tremendous deal. Whether commercial or residential, it is invigorating transacting successful deals, those that come with a lot of emotional highs and honesty. LOOKING TO SELL? s a homeo ner you have one chance to make a first im ression. ou also need to have a realistic expectation regarding the likely sale price of your property. Choose an agent who does his or her homework by means of a comparable market analysis. WHAT SURPRISES PEOPLE ABOUT ME have no accent. ou ouldn’t guess by s eaking ith me that gre u on the est oast s ecifically onterey ali ornia.

Pam Peterson Associate Broker Seabolt Real Estate 24 E. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, GA 31401 ForSaleSavannah.com C: 912.401.2264 WHO I AM FOR MY CLIENTS To serve my clients, to bring joy to the process and to give back to the community. THE DRIVE BEHIND THE RESULTS Trust me, you want to invest in real estate! You build wealth using leverage and appreciation. The real estate market has highs and lows, but over time, it has proven to provide an incredible return on investment. Renovating my own rentals properties and becoming a landlord has been a learning process for me and has helped me to better advise my clients. WHERE I FIND MOTIVATION ’m a ne ove nimal escue volunteer and have o ened my home to five oster dogs this year in addition to caring for my own rescue dogs. In our area, shelters are at capacity, and volunteers are stretched thin. Fostering, adopting and spaying and neutering pets are vital to getting our homeless pet population under control.

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Heather Murphy Heather Murphy Group HeatherMurphyGroup.com C: 912.335.3956 • O: 912.356.5001 MY MISSION To provide outstanding customer service through my full-service real estate tea hi e sti havin fun and a in a di erence in our co unity e or together to exceed our clients’ expectations and are committed to delivering a rst-c ass uyin and or se in e erience THE SECRET TO GOOD BUSINESS IN SAVANNAH onesty inte rity and a ove a ivin y the o den u e tayin focused on ste ar custo er service a ays uttin the needs of y c ients rst and developing a strategic approach to solving any matter that may arise during a rea estate transaction are ey uyin and se in rea estate is a ife-chan in decision and en oy uidin y c ients throu h this e citin adventure WHAT I’M THANKFUL FOR y incredi e tea and the su ort of y fa i y urroundin yourse f ith ositive encoura in and creative eo e is ey to the success of anyone oth in usiness and ife

Liza DiMarco Realtor | Luxury Home Specialist Cora Bett Thomas Realty 5 E. Perry St. | Savannah, GA 31401 LizaDiMarco.com C: 805.450.3795 • O: 912.233.6000 WHO I AM FOR MY CLIENTS An advocate. I give every client the same dedication and attention to detail, regardless of price point – market expertise, negotiation, excellence in marketing, videos, staging advice. Client satisfaction comes before anything else. THE DRIVE BEHIND THE RESULTS With more than 23 years of real estate experience in four major markets, it’s always an honor to be part of my clients’ life stories. My passion is helping both Savannah locals as ell as those looking to relocate to the o country find the properties and price points they will love for years to come. That’s what drives me and that’s ho as able to hel amilies find ne homes in . WHERE I FIND MOTIVATION In innovation. I like improving what has been done before to make it better, fresher and more relevant. I enjoy the challenge of creating.

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Jenny Rutherford Real Estate Broker | Realtor | GRI, ABR, SRS, BPOR Jenny Rutherford Real Estate Savannah: 311 Habersham St. | Tybee Island: 1202-B US 80 E. JennyRutherford.com | C: 912.414.715 | O: 912.388.2828 TOOLS OF THE TRADE Charged cell phone, MacBook Air, MLS, measuring tape, soft mallet to put listing si ns in co ee and a i s i e TRUST ME, YOU WANT TO INVEST IN ash- o in ro erties that a o for u ti e uses hether it e a on - or short-ter renta y reference is ro erties ith ore than one unit or that a o for co ercia use as it a ays a o s for a ac u an I’VE LEARNED FROM EXPERIENCE Setting clear expectations of the process upfront saves heartache and headache for oth y c ients and y tea rustrations arise hen e ectations di er A GREAT TEAM MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE y tea assists our c ients every ste of the ay hether se in or uyin coordinating staging, marketing, making moving plans, setting up utilities and more.

Rebecca Wayman Realtor Rebecca Wayman Realty Group | Realty One Group Inclusion 7025 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite A, Savannah, GA 31406 WaymanRealty.com C: 912.596.9375 | O: 912.298.7200 MY PHILOSOPHY en oy the ourney o getting to kno each o my clients and hel ing them find their perfect home. I use all of my resources and experience to come up with new ways to get his or her offer accepted in this current multi-offer market. When listing homes, I enjoy coming up with an individual plan on how best to market each home given its unique qualities. I actually enjoy this ever-changing market because I love using my marketing skills to think of new and creative ways to get homes in front of as many potential buyers as possible. MY CLIENTS LOVE I am patient, understanding and know life changes every day. I love getting to know my clients and making the process as stress-free as possible. IT MIGHT SURPRISE YOU I grew up on a wheat and cattle farm in Kansas. I learned the joy of a hard day’s work, and I enjoy working hard for my clients. Taking pride in what I do is very important to me. 84

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Lyn McCuen Associate Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI Coldwell Banker Access Realty 6349 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31405 O: 912.352.1222 | C: 912.224.0927 LynMcCuen.com | Lyn@ColdwellBanker.com WHY I CHOOSE SAVANNAH his eautifu city has so uch to o er fro reat e oy ent o ortunities to ho es that t any rice ran e and desire ove he in uyers and se ers n addition to the actua rea estate transaction ea tors are a ain connection for ne fa i ies ovin to our area e he ith other decisions i e chi d care ic in a dentist or here to et your hair done a ost roud of y continuin re ationshi s ith c ients ho have eco e on -ter friends WORK-LIFE BALANCE Vo unteerin and s endin ti e ith one s fa i y is so i ortant serve on the oard of i ities n i ited and co-chair a c ay shoot fundraiser every year e so eti es et so cau ht u in a the cra iness of this rofession e for et to sto and en oy our friends and oved ones a ance is hat ee s us ha y and hea thy

Eileen Galves Realtor The Landings Company 1 Landings Way N. Savannah, GA 31411 912.598.3227 • egalves@thelandings.com MY JOURNEY HERE A road trip south from New Jersey — just a long weekend adventure — led my husband, Dan, and me home to Savannah and The Landings. We fell in love with the area, the weather and the people. We purchased our home in 2004 and moved here for good in 2006. Around the same time, my sister relocated here from California. Given new friends, family, golf, tennis, a full-time career in real estate and my sweet dog, Sir Jimers, I’m a busy and happy woman! hat s even etter is that y or as a ea tor o ers e the o ortunity to show others how fantastic living at The Landings can be.

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214 W. Harris St.

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Sold in three hours! Isaac LaRoche Estate, circa 1885. Victorian-era home just steps from Pulaski Square in the Historic Landmark District. Renovated to deliver world-class amenities, this historic property blends antique style and feel with contemporary functionality. 2 beds, 2.5 baths in main house with additional 1 bed, 1 bath in separate garden-level living space/apartment. Liza coached the sellers on getting the home in tip-top showing shape by making some repairs and staging. Sale price: $1,150,000

Just sold! Circa 1850. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4,050 square feet. This Historic Landmark District home received an extreme makeover with the house retaining its historic feel while incorporating modern amenities such as the state-of-the-art kitchen and a truly luxurious master bath/dressing room. Liza had the perfect template to work with, and adding the staging completed the home for showings. Sale price: $1,750,000

Wonderful opportunity to own a home in The Bluff. This farmhouse style home sits on a 3/4-acre lot with fenced yard. An open concept living room/kitchen area are tastefully updated with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. he eautiful ric gas ﬁreplace is an ed with custo uilt ins. he split oor plan features a master bedroom with northern views and an ensuite bathroom with huge walk-in shower and walk in closet. Listing price: $645,000

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This Isle of Hope cottage has charm, history and a new gourmet kitchen! Built in 1900, a later addition encompasses the master bedroom with ensuite bath and the kitchen opening to the dining room. Living room, den, new powder room and a guest room complete the ﬁrst oor. pstairs are two edroo s an ofﬁce artist studio and full ath. Other amenities include a detached two-car carport, outdoor shower, on-demand water heater, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, front-porch swing, back deck overlooking a garden and Bluff Drive just one block away! $669,000

Downtown Historic District condo. Walk to everything – restaurants, shops, venues and more. This is the unit for the discerning buyer. Savannah College of Art and Design parent? Perfect. Executives wanting to enjoy the downtown life? Perfect. Newer building with nice upgrades. Granite counters, stainless steel appliances and hardwood oors. Off street dedicated par ing space. wo oor unit i ing dining itchen and half ath on ﬁrst oor and two ensuite edroo s on the top oor. ery open oorplan.

This immaculate 5 BR/5.5 BA residence is an architectural masterpiece, blending historic Savannah details with sophisticated contemporary style. Ideally located just steps from Forsyth Park, this exquisite circa 1852 home offers exceptional interiors and the ultimate in style, convenience and luxury. Spacious dou le parlor with twin ﬁreplaces elegant dining room, renovated chef’s kitchen, stunning primary suite and bright ho e ofﬁce. A garden le el apartment and 1 BR/1 BA carriage house located on site.

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One of the best views on Skidaway Island This is one of the few remaining Eastern – from the Eastern marsh to the Atlantic marsh-view lots in The Landings. Get Ocean, including Little Tybee, Wassaw and ready for stunning sunrises and seasonal the Ossabaw Sound. Paddleboard or kayak views. This 16,117-square-foot lot is from your backyard. Meticulously cared for situated on a private cul-de-sac in the and recently updated, this home features Palmetto neighborhood at The Landings. reclai ed wide plan heart pine oors new You’ll be close to walking paths and many interior/exterior paint and antique front island amenities. Ideal for your customdoor. Expansive living room and master suite Your Onebuilt island dream Go ahead make Stop Shop Forhome. All Your Yourmove! One $275,000 Stop Shop For All Your and guest with ensuite on ain oor. your ® BACKYARD. FAMILY. FUN Needs! Two BRs up with loft and shared bath. New BACKYARD. FAMILY. FUN® Needs! generator and water ﬁltration syste recently encapsulated crawl space and many more upgrades. $1,189,000

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