The Real Estate Book, Lake Area #2: Lake Oconee, Lake Sinclair & Surrounding Areas

GEORGIA’S LAKE COUNTRY: LAKE OCONEE, LAKE SINCLAIR

HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE Volume 22, Issue 2

Great Golf Course H ome IN REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE

EASY SWAPS FOR INSTANT HOME UPDATE See Inside!

To Advertise, Contact: MARK KLEIN TREBLakeArea@gmail.com See Page 27 For Additional Photos/Info

Brian Quinn Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee

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cell 843-540-5623 • direct 706-467-1257 office 800-800-5250 chewatt@reynoldsproperties.com

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1061 RIDGE GROVE • $5,195,000 7BR • 7.5BA • 6,536 SF MLS 60102

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UNSURPASSED QUALITY AND HIGH END DETAILS ARE EVIDENT THROUGHOUT THIS CUSTOM, ONE OF A KIND LAKEFRONT HOME. LOCATED WITHIN MINUTES BY BOAT TO THE RITZ CARLTON LAKE OCONEE. THIS LUXURIOUS HOME IS IDEAL FOR RELAXING AND ENTERTAINING. NO DETAIL HAS BEEN OVERLOOKED! FEATURES INCLUDE: 12+ FOOT CEILINGS•TWO LAUNDRY ROOMS•WIDE PLANK BRUSHED OAK WOOD FLOORS•CUSTOM CLOSETS•BUNK ROOM•2 INDOOR FIREPLACES•TERRACE LEVEL WET BAR•CUSTOM LIGHTING PACKAGE•CONTROL4 SMART HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM•PLUS SO MUCH MORE! SELLER IS MAKING A GOLF MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE.

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2 OUTDOOR FIREPLACES • OUTDOOR KITCHEN

WOLF • SUB ZERO CHEFS KITCHEN AND BAR

2 MASTER SUITES ON MAIN

HEATED INFINITY EDGE POOL AND SPA

UNPARALLELED CRAFTSMANSHIP

MAX DOCK • EXPANSIVE LAKE VIEWS

We Are Looking For Listings!

Looking to sell? The time is NOW! Call 843-540-5623 for more information! #YourReynoldsLakeOconeeExpert All listings and pricing were effective at the time of printing. The above information is deemed reliable, but not warranted or guaranteed. Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties, LLC is the listing broker for the above featured properties in Reynolds Lake Oconee

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GALE WEAVER c: 706.473.1366 GaleW777@gmail.com

MAUREEN “MOE” GOLDEN c: 815.557.0699 MaureenAGolden@gmail.com

GALE & MOE SELL Del Webb

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1060 Salem Walk Dr., Suite 2 Greensboro, GA 30642 706.705.4203

GaleandMoe@gmail.com

1131 LAKE FRONT COURT | MLS #60628 | Price $659,900 Del Webb Dunwoody Way Plan with 3 BD, 3.5 BA, Sunroom, Massive Loft Media Room all on a premium lot w/park like setting. Flagstone patio w/vaulted ceilings, Stone fireplace, Pergola. Some of the many upgrades include, hardwoods throughout main, new carpeting in main bedrooms & office, custom built ins/shelving, granite backsplash, farmhouse sink, wall of stacking doors to Sunroom.

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1010 BRANCH CREEK WAY | MLS #60629 | Price $425,000 Del Webb Abbeyville (elevation #5 exterior) 2 BD, 2 BA, office/flex room, sunroom, screened porch, extended patio. Hardwoods, ceiling fans, custom blinds, fireplace, underground sprinkler system, all appliances stay. The open kitchen has large island, pantry, granite counter tops. Great lot with private yard.

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1060 ASKEW STATION BEND | MLS #60287 | Price $379,900 Del Webb Copper Ridge 2 BD/2 BA Model Built in 2013. Private yard, with view of mature plants, berm & trees. Hardwoods throughout the main living area, crown molding and wainscoting. Corner Fireplace in Living room. Gas Stove, brand new Samsung Refrigerator, All appliances stay, Custom Blinds, underground sprinkler system, extended garage to allow for 2 cars & golf cart.

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WE ARE LOW ON INVENTORY! LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SELL YOUR HOME. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE HOT MARKET!!

Gale Weaver and Maureen “Moe” Golden WWW.DRAKEREALTY.COM

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NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY A LAKE OCONEE HOME!

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Reynolds Lake Oconee lakefront estate! This exceptional property is located in the prestigious Jackson Ridge section with amazing views of Lake Oconee, unique privacy and over 200 feet of lake frontage. Luxurious 6-bedroom home of the highest construction quality, too many upgrades to list and remodeled in 2021 like-new. Special features inside include open floor plan perfect for entertaining, elevator, executive study with balcony, family room with walk-around custom bar, wine cellar, 8-seat theater and custom bunk room. Outside features 4 car garages, screened porch with fireplace, flagstone open deck, flagstone patio with grill area, resort style pool/jacuzzi, pavilion with stone fireplace and of course the sweepinglake views. Five-minute boat ride to Richland Point and The Ritz Carlton. ONEOF-A-KIND property for the discriminating buyer who wants the best at Lake Oconee!

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THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO SELL! ATTENTION HOMESELLERS: Are you considering selling your home?

Low Supply High Demand Low Interest Rates

= INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY Take advantage of historic market conditions. Contact an agent in this magazine for a strategic marketing consultation.

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JIM LINNEY

Hardworking. Knowledgeable. Trustworthy. ...why would you go anywhere else?

• Lifetime Million Dollar Club Member • 2014 Lake Country Realtor of the Year jlinney@cblakeoconee.com 706.817.0608 UNDER CONTRACT

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Beautiful Waterfront lot with views and easy Cleared Lakefront property in gated Great building site with golf and lake views. walk or golf cart ride to nearby Landing subdivision w/excellent views and peaceful Large privacy buffer to the right. A must see amenities. $388,000 setting. Approved for max dock. $320,000 property!! $247,000 NEW LISTING!

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1.3 acre lot suited for building your dream Enjoy beautiful elevated panoramic views of Large, Elevated 2.66 acre lot with DEEDED home. Partially wooded with a gentle slope. the 13th hole and green at the Reynolds BOAT SLIP. This gated community offers Don't miss this one. $150,000 Preserve Golf Course. $137,000 Great value, privacy, and location $125,000 UNDER CONTRACT

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UNDER CONTRACT

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Nice rectangular elevated building envelope. Come see this well cared for home offering Come see this large beautiful elevated Enjoy the seasonal lake view across the great value and day use dock. Privacy and an building lot with broad views. Assigned boat street. $74,500 excellent floor plan $795,000 slip, gated community. $186,900

All Reynolds Properties Have Golf Membership Available

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WE live HERE.

Harbor Club – where you live by the wide-open waters of Lake Oconee, timeless golf greens and the kind of neighbors that create a truly closeknit community. Call today to schedule your visit.

SA LES CEN TER & MODEL HOM E OPEN DA I LY New Southern Living Series from the $700’s The Enclave at Heron Ridge and Carriage Ridge homes from the $300’s Heron Ridge homes from the $400s Homesites from $40,000 to $600,000 706.453.7855 | HarborClub.com 1111 Polo Circle Greensboro, Georgia 30642

All information is believed to be accurate but not warranted.

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Luxury Southern Living Inspired Ranch plan by Patriot Builders. On the golf course. 3 BR 2.5 BA/Bonus/3 car garage

1031 FAIRWAY CIRCLE - $652,900

Beautiful Heron Ridge Golf View Home by Waterford Homes. Master & Secondary Bedrooms on Main. Lower Level Rec Room w/2 BD/2BA

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1050 SILVERTON DRIVE #43 - $465,000

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1060 Silverton #42 - $423,000

4 BR/3 BA Ranch Plan. 2,350 sf. By Southvine Homes in the Enclave at Heron Ridge.

LIVE : PLAY : LAKE

LAKE ACCESS LOTS! - $164,900

Three Beautiful Lake Access Lots Available Under $170k Each on Glen Eagle or Turnberry. Call for Information

All information is believed to be accurate but not warranted.

2022

TIPS FOR HOME SELLERS

Welcome to 2022, and another year of the housing market favoring sellers over buyers.

It’s Economy 101: Too many qualified buyers chasing too few homes mean home prices will continue to rise as long as interest rates don’t get too high. If they do, the housing market will finally slow down and become more balanced.

Sellers selling in 2022 should, in most communities, be able to sell with relative ease during the first half of the year.

It may be a little tougher as we move toward 2023, depending on how fast interest rates rise.

If you’re selling this year, keep these tips in mind for an easier, speedier sale:

1

Price your home correctly.

If the last few years have proven anything, it’s that buyers will pay almost anything to get a home. Bidding wars were common. They may be less so in your community, so pay attention to the numbers your agent brings to the table.

Pricing your home competitively may generate a number of offers in excess of the list price. What you want is to generate interest and showings, and a “pie in the sky” price won’t do that, even with the dearth of homes for sale.

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Make your home stand out online. There may not be a crowd of homes for sale, but you want yours noticed for all the right reasons.

Anyone looking in your neighborhood will see that your home is for sale. But they’re probably pretty seasoned buyers at this point, and they’ll quickly be able to tell if your home is a possibility.

So, do what you can to make your home look as clean and polished as possible: Strip your home of all personal effects and artwork, clear out half the furniture (or all, in some cases), repaint the walls white, buff the floors, and put up neutral bed coverings. Give your home

a deep cleaning, re-grout dirty tiles, and replace carpet as needed. Replace old fixtures with modern LED lights. Open the window shades (or remove them) and clean the windows.

Charming exteriors will get noticed faster, and if prospective sellers do a drive-by showing, your home must dazzle them into stopping to take a closer look. To that end, repair anything that’s broken. Repaint where needed. Be sure to shovel the driveway and walkways so prospective buyers don’t have trouble coming up to the front door. Once spring comes, plant colorful flowers and edge your lawn. Decide if your front door and walkway could use sprucing up with a coat of paint or a more complete refresh.

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Decide in advance what is the minimum acceptable sales price, and then stick to it. One of the biggest mistakes sellers make is letting greed get the best of them.

Either they set the list price too high, and then have to go through painful rounds of list price reductions, or, once an offer comes in, they fight tooth and nail for every last dollar instead of negotiating to get the deal done.

The best thing you can do is decide what is the minimum price you’d be willing to accept. Write that number down and when the first offer rolls in, look at that piece of paper and see how it compares to the offer. If you’re at or above your minimum acceptable price, you’re in good shape. Everything else is gravy. And, if you get your minimum acceptable price, we think you should relax and feel good about the deal.

We believe that the best real estate deals happen when everyone walks away happy.

As a seller in 2022, resolve to move on from your home, grateful for the time you’ve spent there and the buyer who will care for your home going forward.

©2022 Ilyce R. Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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266 W. Washington St Madison, GA 30650 706-342-3355 BrecoRealty.com BrecoBenton.com

TEXT: RBHLFTG TO: 52187 THIS HOUSE IS A DREAM! 5 BD / 3.5 BA. Watch the sunset from the back screened porch. Abundant landscaping with private backyard. Full unfinished basement. Open floorplan. Hardwood floors and granite throughout. Great location. $589,000

TEXT: RBHFRNH TO: 52187 BEAUTIFUL EUROPEAN HOME IN REYNOLDS GREAT WATERS! Stepless living in this one level ranch style treasure! Formal living & dining areas w/beautiful hardwood flooring. Eat in kitchen features granite counter tops. Your favorite spot will be the screened porch w/fireplace overlooking the private rear yard. $549,000

TEXT: RBHLYQK TO: 52187 TEXT: RBHLJRD TO: 52187 BEAUTIFUL WORKING FARM OF 47.27 ACRES in a great part of Morgan BEAUTIFUL WOODED 14.515 ACRE TRACT in Morgan County. Located minutes from I20 and within a few miles of Lake Oconee. County. Perfect lot to build your dream home on.

Nice metal barn for storage, a pole barn, fenced and cross fenced with Convenient to I-20 and Lake Oconee. $195,950 a back border of Sugar Creek. Additional 19 acres available. $449,065

TEXT: RBGZWRH TO: 52187 PRISTINE STOREFRONT IN THE HEART OF MADISON'S HISTORIC BUSINESS DISTRICT w/Fabulous Renter already in place. Located across from Town Park, this newly updated space is the perfect spot for an office or retail space. $175,000

TEXT: RBHJLZH TO: 52187 BEAUTIFUL WOODED +/-9.9 ACRE PROPERTY WITH CREEK. This is one of the bigger homesites in the City Limits of Madison.

You won't find a tract loaded w/hardwoods and a fern lined creek in such a good location. Additional 9.9 acres available. $173,250

COMING SOON!

COMING SOON!!!

Buckhead Manor in Historic Madison / Mid $400's For all the details, contact: Ann Bell c:770-652-6205 or Scarlet Torok c:404-456-8333

Call us for all of your auction needs!

Jack Bone 706-474-8222

Contact us if you have any properties you are interested in auctioning!

For additional property photos/info TEXT the codes above to 52187

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Everything is coming up NEW LISTING: GREENSBORO

HARBOR CLUB

3BR/2BA home with wood floors, living room with fireplace, den A Great Harbor Club lot with basement potential, pond frontage with fireplace, updated kitchen with butcher block counters, & view sits on .76 of an acre. The amenities include Gated covered front porch, garage. MLS#60991 $229,900 entrance, Club House, Marina, Golf, Tennis, Pickle-ball, Swimming, Walking Trail, Fitness Center, Sports field, & Dog Walk.

Membership Available. MLS#60377 $49,500 GRANITE COVE

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Granite Cove Lake Oconee 17.11 acre lot. One of the nicest non- Bellheart Manor historical home, circa 1810 named for it's porch gated subdivisions on Lake Oconee. Gated boat storage, bannisters. Needs restoration to bring back to its full glory. Great community dock w/boat ramp, tennis courts & nature trail. location in town. MLS#59608 $149,900 MLS#59677 $118,500

Terri Thornton

Service You Deserve. o: 706-467-3181 People You Trust c: 706-347-0117 Over 24 years of tstthornton@aol.com territhornton.cblakeoconee.com

proven results!

2800 Reynolds Walk Trail Greensboro, GA 30642

EASY SWAPS TO GIVE YOUR HOUSE AN

INSTANT UPGRADE

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ometimes the simplest decorating swaps can yield the biggest returns. These one-hit-wonder changes will invigorate your spaces with minimal effort on your part.

But be forewarned: One swap may make you want to do another ... and another. But that’s what makes decorating fun, right?

Swap standard-issue pillows for something with personality.

Ditch the pillows that came with your sofa and layer in a contrasting color or pattern. But don’t toss the old pillows into the donation bin just yet. Oftentimes these pillows have reusable forms and will fit inside new covers. Or if you’re handy with a sewing machine, stitch new covers to size and you’ll save the expense of new pillow forms.

Swap a cluttered, utilitarian nightstand for something prettier.

Bring some luxury to your life by simply giving your nightstand a little love. Clear out the unnecessary clutter (we mean that pile of receipts and five random pens) and add a few pretty accessories that make your bedroom feel more like a retreat and less like a dumping ground. Designate a drawer for the basics, such as chargers.

Swap a plain lampshade for a patterned cousin.

Most lampshades are plain white, which can stick out like a sore thumb in a room where color or muted neutrals reign. Do your whole room a favor and replace these offending lampshades with something that blends in better.

Swap a coffee table for an ottoman.

This swap is particularly effective if your coffee table is part of a matched set with your end tables. An upholstered ottoman softens a furniture arrangement and provides another opportunity to add pattern and color. Add a large tray to the top as a stable spot for drinks and accessories.

Swap silver for gold.

The gold trend is here to stay, so what are you waiting for? Start small and work in a few gold accessories to a specific spot. If you want to start riding the next trend, go with copper or rose gold.

Swap solid curtains for patterned counterparts.

Ditch plain window treatments for something a little livelier.

Keep the new curtains within the same color family as your old ones, and use the existing patterns in your room to determine the scale of the new window treatments. For example, if you have small- and large-scale patterns in your room, opt for curtains in a medium-scale pattern.

Swap bulky furniture for airy pieces.

Heavy, solid-frame accent furniture (such as end tables and ottomans) can weigh down a space. Replacing this dead weight with less-bulky pieces will make a space feel lighter and more refined.

Swap basic hardware for a custom combination.

Who says all hardware needs to be the same? Forge your own path with a mixed-and-matched set of knobs, pulls and bars. ©2022 Meredith Corporation. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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#1 Residential Golf Course in Georgia – Golfweek 2021

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109 SPIRIT RUN - $199,000

Lot 43 Eagle's Way - $299,000

Beautiful Golf Course Lot with Views of the 14th Fairway and Pond

Nice Level Building Lot with Lake Views Full Golf Membership and Assigned Boat Slip

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127 D ARBORS LANE - $575,000

Lot 19 L McGEHEES TRAIL - $185,000

3 BR / 2.5 BA Condo with Pond and Waterfall Views

Large 1.03 ac Building Lot On #13 Fairway

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125 SECOFFEE DRIVE - $525,000

Lot 29 Eagle's Way - $299,000

Fully furnished 3 BR / 3 BA Golf Cottage on #18 Fairway

Great Building Lot Walking Distance to Assigned Boat Slip - Full Golf Membership

www.Cuscowilla.com • (706) 484-0055

Eagle’s Rest at Cuscowilla, LLC is proud to announce the release of the last 17 Lake View lots.

All the lots are listed at $299,000 and each has an assigned boat slip and a Cuscowilla Residential Golf Membership included in the price.

Eagle’s Rest showcases breathtaking views of Lake Oconee and soaring trees through the natural beauty of Cuscowilla. The unique properties, which are totally different from the pine groves of Cuscowilla offer terracing lake views, huge hardwood trees and each lot has a private assigned boat dock.

Members and guests of Eagle’s Rest will have exclusive access to The Pointe at Eagle’s Rest.

This private Lake club within Eagle’s Rest offers a beautiful lakeside gathering area with huge main lake views, boat docks, grills and fire pits. This will be a wonderful place to spend quality time with your family.

This is your last opportunity to have the Cuscowilla property that you have always dreamed of. Please contact me for additional information or to schedule a tour.

Obtain the PrOPerty rePOrt required by Federal law and read it beFOre signing anything. nO Federal agency has judged the merits Or value, iF any, OF this PrOPerty. vOid where PrOhibited by law.

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Local Experts Global Reach

LakeOconee.Realty PRIVATE PARADISE

VILLAGE PARK @ THE GREEN

400 Harmony Road

$2,595,000

50-Acre Slice of Heaven with 6 Bedrooms / 6.5 Baths TEXT: RBGWYBY TO: 52187 WATERS WATERS EDGE EDGE

105 Waters Edge Trail

HARBOR CLUB

$849,000

Gorgeous Home and Barn on Private 5.25 Acres TEXT: RBHDWHC TO: 52187 WHITE PLAINS

1101 W Main St

1020 Willow Trail

HARBOR CLUB

$749,000

New Construction Overlooking the Beautiful 15th Hole TEXT: RBHGHVJ TO: 52187 REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE

$225,000

Craftsman Style Home Perfect for Country Living TEXT: RBHLMJL TO: 52187

1010 Tallesse Trail

1010 Village Park Lane $2,195,000 Multi-Tenant Commercial Space with Prime Location TEXT: RBHMYLT TO: 52187

1040 Willow Trail

REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE

$42,000

Wooded Private Lot, Accommodates Most Any Floor Plan TEXT: RBHMWJQ TO: 52187

1011 Kakie Place

New Construction *Farmhouse-Style *High-End Finishes *2.5 Car Garage

FREE Golf Membership for a limited time

Starting in the $500s

$31,988

Great Homesite with Plenty of Privacy TEXT: RBHMWJP TO: 52187

Eagle’s Rest Cottages in Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee

$669,000

New Construction Home Overlooking the 15th Hole TEXT: RBHKLCM TO: 52187

The Point

Lake Access via The Point offering docking, grills & firepits

*TEXT PROPERTY CODES ABOVE TO: 52187 FOR MORE PHOTOS AND INFO*

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Eagles Rest Cottages

CUSCOWILLA ON LAKE OCONEE

• FA R M H O U S E - S T Y L E • HIGH-END FINISHES • 2.5 CAR GARAGE

THE POINTE

• LAKE ACCESS VIA

• COMMON DOCKING • BIG GREEN EGG GRILLS • S T O N E PAT I O S & FIREPITS • E X PA N S I V E VIEWS

COMMON DOCKS

OSPREY POINTE HARBOR CLUB ON LAKE OCONEE • Pricing from $500’s • Single-story living • Farmstyle Accents • 2-Car Garage • Common Open Space • Covered Porches & Patios • Golf course, ranch & basement parcels • Standing Inventory & Presales • Crawl & Basement; and/ or golf course Lots

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EXCEPTIONAL LAKEFRONT HOME! 120 WINDING RIVER ROAD • CRAFTSMAN MLS 10016855STYLE • $1,450,000 5 Bd, 3.5 Ba w/Big Lake Views. Charming Spacious Interior boasts, Vaulted Ceilings, Tons of Windows, 2 Stone Fireplaces, Wood Flooring, 2 Full Kitchens, 2 Master Suites, Fabulous Lakefront Patio, Max Dock w/Lifts. $1,450,000

CHARMING • MLS LAKE SINCLAIR HOME! 54.9 ft of Private Frontage and Lake Views, 2 BD, 2 BA $95,000

LOVELY 4 BD/3.5 BA HOME HARBOR CLUB! 1100 HARBOR RIDGE DRIVE • MLSIN10013754 • $650,000 Located on the 9th Fairway just steps from the Pool, Tennis Courts and Clubhouse! This Home Boasts a Recently Renovated Kitchen, Vaulted Ceilings, a Stunning Fireplace and Beautiful Views from the Sunroom! $650,000

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY DOWNTOWN 207 UNCLE REMUS COURT •INMLS 9073571 EATONTON! • $155,500 3 BD/1 BA located in the City Limits! Updated electrical and new windows in 2020. Current Owner has completed the renovation and the property is now Tenant Occupied! Great Rental Income Potential! $155,500

101 SECOND OAK GROVE FLOOR • MLS 59845 1 BED/1$90,000 BATH CONDO Located in Crossroads at Lake Oconee and has a Private Wooded Back Yard. $90,000

GREAT COMMONS INVESTMENT PARKSIDE • MLSOPPORTUNITY! 60184 • $275,000 Perfect Spot for Retail or Office Space at Lake Oconee. 1350 sq. ft. of prime commercial space conveniently located in Parkside Commons near Publix at Lake Oconee Village. $275,000

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Lake Oconee Living Magazine Reader’s Choice 2012 Best Real Estate Agent

Alan Kent

Realtor®

c: 770.361.7216 akent@bellsouth.net

o: 706.485.0088

Serving The Lake Country Since 1989

AlanKent.kwrealty.com

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LOW MAINTENANCE LIVING ON LAKE OCONEE WITH BOATHOUSE! Remodeled all brick 3 level home with 4BR 3.5BA, Vaulted Great Room with fireplace, wood floors, kitchen with new stainless appliances/painted cabinets/new hardware & lights/granite counters/tile backsplash/pantry/breakfast bar, Master with new bathroom & walkin closet, Sunroom/Screen Porch, Covered Patio/Decks. Finished basement with Rec Room and bunk room/5th bedroom. 1.3 Acre private lot. 2 Stall Boathouse with lifts. $859,900 A RARE FIND ON LAKE OCONEE!!!

LOW MAINTENANCE BRICK LAKEFRONT HOME ON LAKE OCONEE! 4BR/3BA, Vaulted Great Room w/fireplace, hardwood floors, open floorplan. Kitchen w/solid surface counters. Daylight basement w/den, English Bar & screened porch. Big lake view looking at National Forest, max slip vinyl dock w/boat lift+ seawall. Koi pond/Patio/2 Decks. $860,000

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LARGE 1.18 ACRE LAKE LOT ON LAKE OCONEE! Sought after area near The Ritz-Carlton Lodge with some of the clearest water on Lake Oconee. Deep water at max dock approved site by GA Power w/225 ft of shoreline. Community tennis courts & HOA. Underbrush has been cleared and ready to build your dream home. Asking $259,000 Hurry!

BEAUTIFUL MAIN LAKE LOT WITH 1.38 ACRES ON LAKE SINCLAIR! Water depth is estimated to be about 5 ft. Located in Jamestown Village 2 which is part of Holiday Shores. Fee Simple. Soil test on file and GA Power has approved a boathouse. $147,500

BEAUTIFUL HEAVILY WOODED 1.65 ACRE LOT ON LAKE SINCLAIR. GA Power has approved a double boathouse and Water depth is about 6'-9'. Good soil test on file. Community well. Holiday Shores subdv. Fee Simple. Great Lot! $147,500

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PRIVACY!!!! THIS .91 ACRE HEAVILY WOODED LOT is located mid-cove with a good Lake Sinclair views. Owner has approval from GA Power for a double boathouse and Water depth is estimated to be about 5 ft. There is a drilled well. Fee Simple. $110,000

LARGE HEAVILY WOODED 4.99 ACRE LAKE ACCESS LOT located in the upscale lakefront development of Granite Cove.

Great community with active HOA, street lights for walkers, and within a 10 minute drive to Publix, Golf Courses, and the LOA Charter School. Priced to sell!! $59,900

LAKEFRONT HOME WITH GOOD BONES AND GREAT LOT! Ranch style home with 3BR 2.5BA with Vaulted Great Room with gas logs fireplace with blower, Huge Sunroom with 2 sitting areas and lots of glass for good lake views, Kitchen with stainless appliances. Beautiful gentle sloping wooded lot with big lake view. $569,000

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THINGS TO BUY WHEN MOVING INTO YOUR NEW HOME

New locks. Whether you choose to get brandnew locks or have a locksmith re-key the current ones, it’s important to have these changed. When moving into a new home, there’s really no telling how many copies of the house keys have been made. Another option? Install electric passcode locks. This way, you won’t need a key to enter the house, and no one will have your passcode.

A garage keypad. A garage keypad is extremely handy to have and gives you another way to enter your house when you don’t want to have keys, or simply need to get into the garage easily. Have your local garage door installer or electrician wire it up.

An alarm service. Some homes are wired with alarm systems and simply need to be re-activated with your account information. However, if you move into a new house and want an extra layer of security quickly, opt for a wireless service.

These can be set up and secure in a snap.

A new dryer hose. One of the most common sources of house fires is the dryer hose. If your new home has one left from the previous owners or you’re bringing your own, consider getting a new one so you’re assured it doesn’t have holes, tears or any buildup that can cause fires.

Air filters. Install new, high-quality air filters when you move in. This allows you to get a fresh

breath of air and not recirculate the previous owner’s air. Plus you just don’t know when they were last changed. Afterward, your move-in date can be the date that you change them monthly.

New cleaning supplies. It’s always nice to start fresh at a new home with a new mop, broom and other cleaning supplies.

New toilet seats. It may seem somehow changing the toilet seats to prefer, such as one-touch closing, is a to feel clean and fresh from day one of

silly, but ones you nice way move in.

Fire safety items. If the home you move into doesn’t have a fire extinguisher, this is a great time to install a new one or replace an existing one. Next, replace all the batteries in smoke detectors so you know you’re protected.

A first-aid kit. If your home doesn’t have a first-aid kit or you didn’t move one from your old house, start safe with a new one that’s fully stocked with fresh supplies.

Extra lighting. While you’re stocking up on light bulbs, don’t forget to add a rechargeable flashlight and a set of nightlights. Because you’ll be in a new house, strategically placed nightlights will help you navigate in your new house if you get up in the night; flashlights at the ready will prove useful should the electricity go out.

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WAYS TO MAKE A SMALL LIVING ROOM LOOK BIGGER These ideas will help you squeeze more style into your small living room – without sacrificing function.

1. FORGET ELBOW ROOM. Snug rooms are a chance to get cozy. To seat a crowd, ditch the awkward sectional in favor of small sofas and chairs packed closely together. Keep the profiles of the pieces trim and tight: no bulky wing chairs or overstuffed arms. Instead, look for armless slipper chairs or others with straight sides that can be placed hip to hip.

2. EXPAND ON THE ARCHITECTURE. Small living rooms often offer clues about how to expand their function and style. For example, if the space has a nook that is underutilized, tuck in a bench or desk – or create a custom window seat.

If the room has an interesting feature, such as a coffered ceiling or a fireplace, make the most of it with decorative treatments. Hang a chandelier to draw the eye to the ceiling, or place artwork above the mantel to make the fireplace stand out. Adorn windows with elegant curtains that highlight their shape and size.

3. WORK YOUR WAY UP. When you emphasize its height, a small room feels bigger. Often overlooked, the wall space just below

the ceiling has wonderful decorative potential.

Mount window treatments at that height to make the room appear grand, or create a grouping of art or photographs that reaches up to the ceiling.

To further the appearance of extra height, install picture-rail molding around the room about 18 inches down from the ceiling, and paint the wall space above it a coordinating color.

4. LAYER IT. Nudging one piece of furniture in front of another is a way to build necessary function into a tiny living room. Place a console table or low dresser against the back of a sofa for a flat surface where lighting, food and drinks can be placed. Tuck low stools, poufs or floor pillows under the coffee table for extra seating. Use a well-stocked bookcase as an elegant backdrop for a desk or sofa.

5. TIE IT ALL TOGETHER. In a small house, living rooms might also serve as the entry, home office or dining space. To smoothly incorporate these other functions, keep the overall color palette similar. Carry through any decorative touches too. Does the entry rug coordinate with the living room rug? Do the seat cushions on the dining chairs work with the sofa and pillow upholstery?

When the areas work as a unit, the space feels comfortably cohesive.

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MISTAKES EVERYONE MAKES WHEN PICKING

paint colors

Picking out a paint color you’ll want to live with for years is perhaps one of the hardest design decisions to make. When we analyze a tiny paint chip, it’s hard for us to imagine how the color will look once brushed across an entire wall. And forget about envisioning how the hue might change in varying types of light.

Since the human brain is pretty bad at imagining how a paint color will look, carefully testing out paint swatches before buying a gallon is the best way to avoid painter’s remorse. To learn the right way to pick out paint colors – and the mistakes to avoid – we asked the paint pros. According to the experts, here are six common mistakes people make when choosing paint colors, plus what to do instead.

1. Making the decision too quickly Multiple paint experts recommended taking a few days to decide between paint swatches.

Not because you may change your mind over time (although that’s a definite possibility), but because the color will change with the light throughout the day. And it will look different on a cloudy day versus a sunny day.

“Apply multiple colors and sit with them for a few days,” recommends Erika Woelfel, Behr color expert. “Test them in multiple different parts of your room with different lighting to help you to better visualize what the color will look like in your space at any time of day.”

Nicole Gibbons, the founder and CEO of Clare, shares similar advice: “Make sure you love your color both under daylight and in the evening when the sun is down and the artificial lights are on in your home,” she says.

“Once you’ve spent time with each color, then make your final choice. This can save you a lot of frustration and money in the long run,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. Taking your time now will help you avoid regrets later.

2. Not considering the furniture and decor “We always recommend painting a small board or piece of foam core and evaluating the color in different parts of the room and throughout the day,” says Andrea Magno, director of color marketing and development for Benjamin Moore. “This will enable you to see how the color looks with consideration of the light (both natural and artificial) and other surroundings (such as artwork, furniture, etc.), ensuring that you’ll love the color in all scenarios,” she explains.

Avoid testing swatches in a completely empty room. Even if you just moved in or want to empty the room before you start painting, keeping some furniture and decor in the room as you select a paint color will ensure the hue works with the other colors in the space.

3. Placing samples right next to each other While you should definitely sample multiple color options, avoid painting the samples

right next to each other on the same wall, advises Patrick O’Donnell, international brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball. “They will distract each other (and you!) and make it harder to make a clear choice,” he says.

“If you don’t want to paint the area directly, paint the length of a large sheet of lining paper, and it becomes a movable feast that you can see on different walls in the same room and at different times of the day!”

4. Not considering the undertone When you’re looking at various shades of white paint, some appear to contain a hint of yellow, while others appear slightly blue.

That subtle underlying color is called the undertone.

Magno suggests considering how the undertones of a paint color might draw out similar tones found in the furniture and decor throughout the room. “In addition to sampling the color in the space, compare similar shades that have different undertones (e.g., warm versus cool) to help determine the best choice for the space.”

Not sure if a paint color has a warm or cool undertone? Try this trick from Woelfel: “If you’re unsure about the undertone of a particular shade of white (whether it contains a touch of yellow, peach, blue or green), try placing your color swatch on a piece of white paper.”

5. Shying away from bold hues According to Woelfel, one of the biggest mistakes people make when choosing paint is simply being afraid to decorate with color. Especially when you’re selecting paint samples, don’t shy away from a bolder hue.

6. Choosing too many paint colors While you shouldn’t be afraid to decorate with color, adding too many paint colors to the same room can be distracting.

“It’s also worth bearing in mind that when it comes to placing paint colors in a room, less is more!” says O’Donnell. “Too many can lessen the impact. If you desire texture and contrast, focus more on using fabrics and artwork to bring in additional layers and character,” he suggests.

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