Large Country Cape Cod Home, Close to 400 - Potential Short Sale - Dawsonville, Georgia 30534 Enjoy County Charm and easy access to Georgia Highway 400. Located conveniently between Dawson County, Hall County and Forsyth County, this location is perfect for commuters!
Spacious, newly renovated Cape Cod on large lot is ideal for those who want to live in the country, but still have great access to Dawsonville, Restaurants, Shopping and major roadways. Enjoy cheaper Dawson County taxes and little restrictions in the agriculturally zoned … (0 comments)
cumming: What Can a Green Real Estate Specialist Do For Your New or Listed Home?
- 04/01/11 02:06 AM
What Can a Green Real Estate Specialist Do For Your New or Listed Home?As a licensed Home Energy Auditor, I am happy to extend my service to Home Buyers and Sellers. Energy Savings is more important than ever with the rising prices and keeping your home utility expenses low means more money in your pocket.
Lighting Assessment: Evaluate your exterior and interior home lighting using specialized software to determine home much your lighting cost is annually. Provide a detailed report showing annual savings for Compact Fluorescent Light upgrades for your home's exterior and interior verses Incandescent Light Bulbs. This report … (1 comments)
Everybody is looking for a deal and when it comes the current market, you may now be ready to find your "dream home". The current real estate market offers foreclosures, REO's and short sale homes at great prices. Sometimes I still shake my head and do a double take when I check tax records and find that the home that I am showing has an assessed value of 349k, but my clients have won their offer of $265,000. There … (3 comments)
cumming: Thinking about Spring & Summer Energy? Great Ways to Reduce Cost in your Home
- 03/01/11 01:54 AM
There are such great new ways to reduce energy cost in your home! If you're familiar with Georgia, you know that we have a short, mild spring and a sometimes brutal summer. Now is a great time to think about inexpensive upgrades in your home that can save you big time and keep you cool. As mentioned, there are some great new ways to reduce energy cost, but let's take a look an older way to reduce energy cost and keep your home cool. Attic Fans (AKA Whole House Fans): When I was growing up, there was no central air conditioning and our attic fan … (1 comments)
IKEA stores are first major retailer that has stopped offering the incandescent bulbs and sell compact fluorescent lamp (CFL's) exclusively. They are setting the stage for more solar products, energy efficient products and new earth friendly products to buy. IKEA now offers Solar-powered outdoor lighting fixtures, plus indoor table, floor and lighting tubes. Not only are these super chic and will look great in your modern or traditional home, but pretty darn innovative! They are selling spring garden lights shaped like bunnies and flamingos along with other super cute lawn products that are solar powered. Great solar products starting at … (4 comments)
cumming: Great Programs to Look Forward to at Cedar Hill - Gainesville, Cumming & Dawsonville Georgia
- 02/21/11 07:03 AM
Located central to Cumming, Dawsonville and Gainesville Georgia, Cedar Hill provides earth and farming education as well as enjoyable family events. These rolling 17 acres of woods and gardens are a great place to unwind and relax. Spring is an exciting time and Cedar Hill offers plenty of fun for the family!
Coming in March, the following programs will be hosted by Cedar Hill Enrichment Center:
Fresh Green Café THURSDAY, March 3 6:30-9:30pm $3.00 cover charge We'll be screening films and providing a forum for reasonable discussion on current issues that affect our community. This month's … (0 comments)
The best way to determine a price for your home is to use comparable homes from the Multiple Listing Service. Homes used for market reports are most like yours and in your immediate area, ensuring the best price to sell. I'm also a Certified Home Energy Auditor, so ask me about saving money and energy this spring!
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cumming: Think About Energy When Buying Your New Home!
- 02/17/11 05:40 AM
Being an Energy Audit Certified Real Estate Specialist, energy savings is always on my mind when viewing homes. Energy cost is on the rise and the future holds promise in renewable energy. For now, the absolute best way to conserve energy and precious money is to have an energy audit completed on your home. Buyers - When looking to invest in a foreclosure, some of these homes have been neglected and you'll be looking at doing some renovations. Along with new carpet, it may be time to re-seal those doors and windows. To ensure the best return on your investment, … (0 comments)
cumming: Green Options for Remodeling your Home this Spring
- 02/13/11 06:31 AM
Renovating and updating your home using Green products does not have to mean adding more money to your budget. Selecting more ‘Earth Friendly' products can reduce energy use and air quality in your home. Another common misconception is that recycled products may look different than your higher end products; this is also not true with most new products on the market now. ‘Going Green' has become increasing easier with today's new choices.
All major paint manufacturers now offer paints that are low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The prices remain about the same (less than $2 per gallon), … (1 comments)
cumming: Buying a Home After a Foreclosure, Short Sale or Bankruptcy - The FHA Can Help! (
- 02/01/11 10:45 PM
Going through a bankruptcy, short sale or foreclosure may seem like a life sentence of bad credit... Although it is true that a bankruptcy will appear on your credit for 10 years, the good news is that the FHA (Federal Housing Administration), will loan again to you after three years after a foreclosure with as little as 3.5% down. The best news of all, the rates for FHA loans remain lower and there is more flexibility in calculating household income and payment ratios. In fact, the FHA has loans for those buyers looking to buy "fixer uppers", these loans add the repair cost on … (0 comments)
cumming: Solar Energy and the Economy - The Future is Looking Brighter for Georgia!
- 01/27/11 05:40 AM
The Solar Foundation conducted a recent survey predicting that solar companies are implementing new jobs at a higher rate than the rest of the economy. There is no doubt that we are living in a "greener" world where the interest and need for alternative energy is surging along with our power bill rates. The Georgia Solar Energy Association is on a mission to promote the economic benefits of solar energy across the board through education and support. The Georgia Solar Energy Association www.gasolar.org -is a great resource for locating solar water heater installers and general solar panel installers as well as just leaning more about solar power and its … (0 comments)
cumming: New Laws for Home Lighting – IKEA Leads the Way
- 01/15/11 09:17 AM
If you've shopped in the warehouse stores or been in Wal-mart, you know that CFL bulbs are the new trend and continues to grow in popularity. These amazing fluorescent minis pack a whopping 10,000 hours of use as opposed to the standard incandescent life of only 1,000 hours. There is no doubt that this method of lighting is here to stay and thanks to new federal laws, we're about to see the end of incandescent light bulbs all together. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 legislation require that all stores begin to phase out incandescent bulbs over the next … (0 comments)
cumming: Log Cabin Homes, Living In Lumpkin - Dahlonega, Georgia
- 01/11/11 03:24 AM
Log homes have been constructed since around the 1600's when the early Europeans discovered the vast forest on their own land in America. Through the years, Log Home building became somewhat of an art form, using the perfect logs to create a tight seal. Today, there are different types of Long Homes ranging from Handcrafted to Milled. Milled Log Homes are shaped to fit perfectly and insure that there are no gaps. All Log Homes should be sealed to avoid shrinkage and water damage. Complete information on building a Log Home can be found by the Log Homes Council , … (0 comments)
cumming: Winter Storm Headed For Cumming, Dawsonville, Dahlonega & Gainesville, GA
- 01/09/11 04:33 AM
A winter storm's a brewing in North Georgia and we're batten down the hatches for a few days of snow and ice. During this time of year, it's all important to make sure your home is protected. Broken water pipes are a nightmare and can be easily prevented by doing a few simple things around your home. Insuring you have proper insulation by covering your pipes and capping water faucets outside and those exposed to sever temperatures is key. Pipes that are at most risk are those located next to outside walls and under your home. A frozen water pipe can … (0 comments)
cumming: Homeowners Insurance - Insure Your Home, Not Your Land
- 01/08/11 06:00 AM
There are a few things you can do to reduce your homeowners insurance cost, such as asking what discounts are available and simply shopping around. Making sure that you are raising your deductibles is a good one, but one that many homeowners forget is that you want to insure your home, not your land. Land has little threat of being damaged and well; there is no cost replacement on that nice old oak in your back yard. Making sure to exclude the cost of your land can mean a real savings on your homeowners insurance.
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cumming: It’s What’s On The Outside That Counts...
- 01/04/11 06:50 AM
In a recent article from Realtor Magazine, it was confirmed again that exterior upgrades and general "curb appeal" was the one of the most important factors in selling your home.
Simple updates and maintenance to landscaping is the least expensive, but all important place to start. Those online photos will shine with a great looking lawn (trust me!). Potential buyers look at online homes to decide where they'll stop, make sure your home makes the list.
Investing in your home's exterior cosmetics is great and can speed up the listing time, in addition … (4 comments)
cumming: Home Energy Tax Credits for 2011 – Innovative Opportunities!
- 01/02/11 01:13 AM
Yes, it's true that many of those amazing tax credits for your home have gone with year, but there are some great innovative incentives that will be here until 2016! Small Wind Turbine energy upgrades to your existing or new construction property is eligible for a 30% Tax Credit available until December 31, 2016. Considering windmill use started around 2000 B.C. to grind grain, using wind energy has just about always been a great source of energy. Today, small turbines range is sizes from 7 to 25 feet in diameter. Newer residential turbines are designed to be lightweight and easy to mount as a satellite dish of TV antenna. Lighter … (1 comments)
Tai Chi Chih will be offered each Saturday in January - Tai Chi Chih is an excellent non-stress exercise that can benefit everyone at any age. Tal Chi Chih is a mix of meditation and movement that focuses on balance and circulation. According to the AARP magazine, Tai Chi Chihis an excellent exercise for those with high blood pressure or want to lose weight. Tai Chi Chih has been said … (2 comments)
cumming: North Georgia Welcomes Winter and Homes Sales
- 12/26/10 08:17 AM
Good news is coming out for recent home sales with an impressive 5.6 increase in closed sales of single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops for the month of November. "Continuing gains in home sales are encouraging, and the positive impact of steady job creation will more than trump some negative impact from a modest rise in mortgage interest rates, which remain historically favorable,"said Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors chief economist, in a statement. As we wrap up 2010, which proved to be a year of slow recovery, the news coming out for the 2011 outlook is looking better and better … (0 comments)
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