Chapman Realty - Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia

Short Sale Sold and Closed by Chapman Realty in Brunswick, Georgia

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:19:49 -0600

Another Short Sale sold and closed in Brunswick Georgia offered by Chapman Realty - 77 Bartram Trail - Barrington Oaks -home located on almost acre lot.

Brunswick Home Sold "As Is" in short sale to be bank approved - sitting on an over sized lot in a convenient location with in Barrington Oaks.

This split floor plan design with double pop up ceilings, fireplace and ceiling fan in great room.

The owner's retreat offers a jetted 6'' garden tub with ceramic tile surround with walk in ceramic shower with glass door as well as a walk-in closet and double vanities.

Hardwood flooring is installed in main daylight living areas; the kitchen offers custom cabinetry with solid surface counters. A bonus room over the 3 car garage is a great place for playroom, family room or media room.

For more information on this and other short sale or foreclosure properties in Brunswick, Georgia, call Julie Chapman, Chapman Realty at 912-280-0088.

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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Short Sale Sold and Closed by Chapman Realty in Brunswick Georgia

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:10:39 -0600

Short Sale sold and closed in Brunswick Georgia offered by Chapman Realty - 77 Bartram Trail - Barrington Oaks - located on almost acre lot.

4 bedroom, 3 bath home

Pre Foreclosure Property Sold "As Is" in short sale to be bank approved - sitting on an over sized lot in a convenient location with in Barrington Oaks.

This split floor plan design with double pop up ceilings, fireplace and ceiling fan in great room.

The owner's retreat offers a jetted 6'' garden tub with ceramic tile surround with walk in ceramic shower with glass door as well as a walk-in closet and double vanities.

For more information on this and other pre forclosure properties in Brunswick, Georgia, call Julie Chapman, Chapman Realty at 912-280-0088.

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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Another pending home sale by Chapman Realty in Brunswick, Georgia

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:04:08 -0600

Another pending sale by Chapman Realty at 193 Lakes Drive in Brunswick, Georgia.

This property is located in The Lakes at 193 Lakes Drive in Brunswick, Georgia. A palm tree and live oak lined entrance greets you as you drive into The Lakescommunity. With ponds, greenbelts, and over sized lots, you get privacy as well as beauty when you live in The Lakes.

The homeplan offers foyer, living room with trayed ceiling, formal dining room, kitchen w/ breakfast bar and breakfast area, split bedroom plan, large bonus room and master retreat offering trayed ceilings, sitting area, owner's retreat with double vanity, large walk in closet, garden tub and separate shower.

Bonus room over garage

For more information on this short sale or other homes in Brunswick, Georgia, call Chapman Realty at 912-280-0088.

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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Wesley Memorial Garden on Saint Simons Island, Georgia....not so wordless Wednesday photo

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:15:16 -0600

The Wesley Memorial Garden is located in a beautiful setting of oaks that are common to Coastal Georgia and Saint Simons Island. This monument is the center piece of this beautiful garden dedicated to the Reverends John Wesley and Charles Wesley for their ministry at Fort Frederica on Saint Simons Island, Georgia.

Logan's Day Out on Saint Simons Island Georgia

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
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102 Eagle Crest Drive, Brunswick, Georgia.....home offered by Chapman Realty

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:48:39 -0600

Chapman Realty is pleased to offer 102 Eagle Crest Drive, Brunswick, Georgia for sale. This immaculate home offers 4 bedrooms (or 3 bedrooms and bonus room) and location, location, location. Close to FLETC, I-95, schools, shopping and restaurants, this brick home offers location, location, location.

Interior appointments in this home include hardwood flooring in foyer, dining room, great room, all bedrooms and halls. All other rooms have ceramic tile flooring.

The gourmet kitchen in this home offers island, beautiful custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite kitchen counters and upgraded plumbing and lighting fixtures.

The owner's retreat in this home offers jetted garden tub with tile surround and ceramic tile walk in shower with glass door. Located on over sized landscaped lot with privacy fencing, this home is available at $295,000.

To view this home, please call Chapman Realty in Brunswick, Georgia at 912-280-0088 or toll free at 1-877-221-0088.

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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Thinking Retirement - think tax relief in Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:53:01 -0600

Retiring?.....think tax relief in Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia

As to income taxes, the State of Georgia's Income Division's Tax website offers the following information:

Taxable Social Security and Railroad Retirement on the Federal return are exempt Georgia Income Tax.

A retirement exclusion of $35,000 is allowed provided the taxpayer is 62 years of age or older, or the taxpayer is totally and permanently disabled. Retirement income under Georgia law is defined as interest, dividends, net rentals, capital gains, royalties, pensions, annuities in addition to the first $4000.00 of earned income. Earned income is income from a trade or business, wages, salaries, tips, or other compensation. Both spouses can qualify for the retirement exclusion but each much qualify separately. Even part-year residents and nonresidents can benefit from this exclusion. Part time residents and non-residents must prorate the retirement exclusion.

For more information on Georgia's State Taxes, visit the state of Georgia Income Tax division's website or call an accounting professional.

As to real estate taxes in Glynn County, Georgia (which includes Saint Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Sea Island and Brunswick, Georgia addresses, in addition to a homestead exemption in the amount of $10,000 of your assessed property value, a owner occupied home in Glynn County Georgia is entitled to apply for the second tier of our homestead exemption made available through the passage of legislation known as the Scarlett-Williams Act.

In 2000, this act was passed and named for its legislative sponsors. This second tier of the homestead exemption only applies if the property is your primary residence. As long as the owner does not sell, relocate or substantially remodel the property, the assessed value will be frozen. This legislation was designed to protect the residents from the many property value increases in Glynn County's due to recent years many increases in values.

This is a bit of security not everyone feels when they purchase a home. For more information, call the Glynn County's Tax Assessor or visit http://www.glynncounty.org.

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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Butler Plantation in Coastal Georgia.....part of American history

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:19:23 -0600

Butler Plantation in Coastal Georgia....a part of American History

Major Pierce Butler (the third son of an Irish baronet) came to America and married Mary Middleton of South Carolina. Butler's sale of his military commission was used to purchase several plantations in South Georgia including Butler Plantation approximately 1 mile south of Darien Georgia. The home is now owned by the Department of Natural Resources and is used as a private residence.

Major Butler left this property not to his children, but his grandchildren if they would change their last name to Butler. So Pierce (Mease) Butler ended up with title to this property that had been cultivated with dikes and canals for the purpose of growing rice. The property has been turned into a wildlife preserve. What brings attention to most tourists driving down Highway 17 is the old rice mill chimney that still remains.

Most people's familiarity to Butler Plantation are the writings of English actress Fanny Kemble Butler, wife of Pierce Butler. Although Fanny only spent 4 months in Georgia on a trip with her husband to view his estates, Fanny hated slavery. This caused a divorce which ended with her only being allowed to see her two children two months a year. Fanny returned to her acting career but later published "Journal of a Residence on a Georgia Plantation".

Now the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area and Howfyl Plantation, Butler Plantation is an protected asset of the Department of Natural Resources and the state of Georgia.

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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Majestic Oaks........new homes in Brunswick, Georgia

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:31:55 -0600

A Majestic Place for sure......Majestic Oaks......new homes in Brunswick, Georgia

Nestled among the stately oaks of the old Scarlett Plantation, just southwest of Brunswick, Georgia, you will find the thriving new community of Majestic Oaks. Pulling from Historic Georgia and Florida architectural themes, Majestic Oaksoffers many different styles and size ranges for the first time home buyer, move-up buyer and empty nester alike. Situated in the heart of Glynn County, Majestic Oaks is convenient to downtown Brunswick and the Golden Isles, including St. Simons and Jekyll Islands as well as Jacksonville, Florida.

This exclusive Kingsouth Construction community that when completed will consist of nearly 400 single family and patio homes, several common areas, pedestrian friendly walk paths and a large multi-use play field with pool complex is located on Highway 82 just west of Interstate 95. Come and visit Kingsouth's award winning furnished model homes and see for yourself why Majestic Oaks is where you will want to call home! For more information or to view the three furnished model homes visit our website at http://www.juliechapman.com, call Chapman Realty at 1-877-221-0088 or visit our on site sales office open Saturday and Sunday from 1 - 4 and other times by appointment.

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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The Gallery at Coastal Pines in Brunswick Georgia - 122 Gallery Way, Brunswick, GA 31525

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:03:27 -0600

The Gallery at Coastal Pines, Brunswick, Georgia is located on the 5th Fairway of the Coastal Pines Golf course. The Gallery is an enclave of 30 uniquely designed homes crafted by Overholt Homes, LLC (building since 1969). This home is priced at $262,500.

This home, located at 122 Gallery Way, Brunswick Georgia offers standard features include hardiboard siding copper seamed roof on front porches and bay windows, brick accents including brick pavers on porches and in driveways and sidewalks, white picket fences in front yards, fully landscaped lawn with sprinkler system.

Interior appointments include fireplace, hardwood and ceramic tile floor, owner's retreat with jetted tub with ceramic tile surround, ceramic walk-in showers, marble vanities, island kitchen with beautifully crafted custom cabinets, granite kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances, coffered ceiling in formal dining room.

For information on these or other homes in Brunswick, Georgia, call Julie Chapman, Chapman Realty at 1-877-221-0088.

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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Brunswick High School - Brunswick, Georgia - 2009 2AAAA Region Champs

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:25:36 -0600

Brunswick High School's Pirates in Brunswick, Georgia are the 2009 2AAAA Region Champions. With a win over Statesboro 26-14, the Pirates will go into Playoffs as the Region Champions.

Congratulations to the players, parents and to the incredible hardworking coaching staff as well as band and cheerleaders who all understand teamwork.

Photos courtesy John Weber's (#73) Brunswick High 2005 football collection

GO PIRATES!!!!!!!!!!!!

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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Speechless Sunday in Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia......

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:59:56 -0600

Sapelo Island Coastal Georgia by Jet Ski

Bird Island Coastal Georgia by Jet Ski

225 holes of Golf in Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia

CNN Visits Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island in Southeast Georgia

Off Road Biking Paths added to Blythe Island Regional Park in Southeast Georgia

Jekyll Island 240 Acre Historic District in Southeast Georgia

Cumberland Island Georgia Part I in Southeast Georgia

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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The Retreat at Golden Isles - Homes Brunswick Georgia

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:31:54 -0600

Chapman Realty is pleased to offer The Retreat at the Golden Isles. The Retreat at the Golden Isles is a neighborhood in the Golden Isles Master Planned community in Brunswick, Georgia offering single-family attached homes and is an ideal place to call home. These maintenance free homes with prices starting at $124,950 are available with plans for a carefree lifestyle. These two and three bedrooms homes offer a Mediterranean style stucco exterior with architectural shingles and single car garages.

Palm tree lined street and stacked stone and wrought iron fencing enhance the entry to the Golden Isles Communities. Located in Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia, where A Vacation Can Last a Lifetime. Nestled in the charming setting of this prestigious new master planned community and located only minutes from both Exit 38 and Exit 42 and I-95 in Brunswick, Georgia, mall, golf, restaurants, FLETC, grocery stores, movie theater and the Sterling Elementary School and Jane Macon Middle School, this property offers location location location.

The Retreat at Golden Isles is located in the USDA Rural Housing Development Eligible Area so see your lender or the USDA Rural Housingoffice for information on 100% finnancing. For more details, email chapmanrealty@yahoo.com or call 1-877-221-0088

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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New Homes in Brunswick, Georgia......meet the Chapman Realty Builder Team

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:11:48 -0600

New Homes in Brunswick, Georgia.....meet the Chapman Realty Builder Team.

A home is the largest personal investment that you will make. Although complex, the process can be stressful or it can be fun and exciting. Choosing the right home builder is the difference. We make sure your experience is stress free and as enjoyable and exciting as buying or building a new home should be. The staff of Chapman Realty is eager to work with our clients every step of the home building process in Brunswick, Georgia from the initial application to close of escrow.

Our highly experienced team strives to find you the builder to build you a home that will meet your lifestyle and financial needs. Our objectives as a team our to create you a home that meets, if not exceeds your expectations.

Chapman Realty invites you to contact us with any of your Brunswick, Georgia home building needs or questions. For more information, visit our website at http://www.juliechapman.com or call toll free at 1-877-221-0088.

Julie Chapman, Broker
Chapman Realty Builder Team

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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Pending Sale of Short Sale in Brunswick, Georgia by Chapman Realty

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:43:41 -0600

Chapman Realty is pleased to announce the pending sale of this Short Sale in Brunswick, Georgia. This home is located at 148 Wellington Place, Brunswick Georgia - Somersby Pointe

Pre Foreclosure Short Sale Sold "AS Is" 4 bedroom 2 bath home is priced at $185,600.

This home, located in desirable Somersby Pointe features 14' covered entry porch, formal dining, and living room w/9' ceilings and fireplace, kitchen w/ breakfast bar, pantry and open to breakfast room.

The owner's retreat in this pre foreclosure short salefeatures 10'' tray ceiling, bath with dual walk in closets, dual vanities, garden tub and separate walk in shower.

Exterior features on this home include 2 car side load garage, rear patio, sodded lawn, and landscaping and irrigation system.

For information on this and other homes in Brunswick Georgia, call Julie Chapman, Chapman Realty at 1-877-221-0088.

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded to include Repeat Buyers

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:53:31 -0600

Great Information from Loreena Yeo about the Extension and Expansion of the Tax Credit

Via Loreena Yeo - Broker|Realtor(R) of www.Frisco-TX-Homes.com (214) 783-2210 (3:16 team REALTY):

FEATURE Jan 1 – November 30, 2009
Rules as enacted February 2009 December 1 – April 30, 2010
Rules as enacted November 2009

First-time Buyer – Amount of Credit $8000 ($4000 married filing separate) $8000 ($4000 married filing separate)

First-time Buyer – Definition for Eligibility May not have had an interest in a principal residence for 3 years prior to purchase -Same-

Current Homeowner – Amount of Credit No Provision $6500 ($3250 married filing separate)

Effective Date – Current Owner No Provision Date of Enactment

Current Homeowner – Definition for Eligibility No Provision Must have used the home sold or being sold as a principal residence consecutively for 5 of the previous 8 years

Current Homeowner – Home Purchase Price N/A There is no provision that the "repeat" homebuyer must purchase a property more expensive than the one sold. Only that the home purchase must be less than $800K.

Termination of Credit Purchases after November 30, 2009.(Becomes April 30, 2010 on Date of Enactment.) Purchases after April 30, 2010

Binding Contract Rule None Written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until July 1, 2010 to close

Income Limits $75,000 – single, $150,000 – married, Additional $20,000 phase out $125,000 – single, $225,000 – married,
Additional $20,000 phase out

Limitation on Cost of Purchased Home None $800,000

Purchase by a Dependent No Provision Ineligible

Antifraud Rule None Purchaser must attach documentation of purchase to tax return

Purchase by a Dependent

There was no age limitation on the original bill and amended for the November Tax Credit. Taxpayer must be at least 18 years old to qualify for the credit. For married taxpayers, the taxpayer shall be treated as meeting the age requirement if the taxpayer or spouse meets the age requirement.

Repeat Buyers

There is no criteria that home buyers must "move up" in house. Only that they lived in the house for the past 5 out of 8 years as a primary residence. The new purchase price must not exceed $800,000.

Date of Enactment = November 6 2009.

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Copyright © 2009 by Loreena Yeo (3:16 team REALTY)
Originally Posted on First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension & Expansion

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Jekyll Island Georgia Blog Update

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:17:44 -0600

Video of Sea Turtles Arriving at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 06:37 PM PST

Two sea turtles have arrived at their new home on Jekyll Island Thursday at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.

Beachscape - Event Spotlight: Jekyll Island Big Band's 30th Annual New Year's Eve Party

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 09:58 AM PST

HELP US BRING DOWN THE HOUSE - LITERALLY! Jekyll Island Big Band's 30th New Year's Party will be the last in the "AQUARAMA " Ballroom, the same room in which the band debuted in 1979, before the Convention Center is demolished in 2010! Big Band sounds, Jekyll Island Big Band's 30th New Year's Party, Terrazzo Dance [...]

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center Update

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 09:55 AM PST

Tunicate The gender of a sea turtle cannot be ascertained visually until they are sexually mature, which in the case of the loggerhead takes 35 years. We received a turtle last spring that had a heavy load of sea squirts or tunicates on its shell. The turtle was appropriately named tunicate. Tunicate presented unable to dive [...]

Fiber and Wood Exhibit at Goodyear Cottage

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 09:45 AM PST

Color, textures, elegance and creative essence will be on display from an exceptional group of Fiber and Wood Artists in the Gallery of Goodyear Cottage in Jekyll Island's Historic District. Opening day of the exhibit will be November 2nd continuing thru November 29th. The Jekyll Island Arts Association sponsoring this exhibit will hold the artists' reception [...]

Jekyll Island in USGA History

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 09:44 AM PST

"Cornelius Lee, Secretary of the USGA, and a party of golfers, are making elaborate tests at Jekyll Island..." Cornelius Lee, Secretary of the United States Golf Association (USGA), was a member of the Jekyll Island Club from 1919- 1947. He served as the Chairman of the Green Committee for the Jekyll Island Club. In 1924, under [...]

The Revitalization of Jekyll Island

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 09:43 AM PST

HHCP Architecture design team presents project planning and programming concepts for the revitalization of Jekyll Island beach village and entry corridor projects. recap of work effort The HHCP Architecture Design Team started work in April with a fact gathering kick off meeting with Jones Hooks, Jekyll Island Authority Executive Director, and Jim Broadwell, Jekyll Island Authority Project [...]

A Season of Giving

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 09:42 AM PST

by Andrea Marroquin, Programming Coordinator While many Jekyll Island Club Members were known as "Captains of Industry," lawyer Robert Weeks De Forest was dubbed the "Captain of Philanthropy" for his lifetime of social service. The Charity Organization Society was just one of many organizations De Forest created to assist others. It coordinated relief for New York's [...]

Raccoon Key

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 09:42 AM PST

One mile southwest of Jekyll Island sits Raccoon Key, a remote 1750 acre island accessible by a 20 minute tour boat excursion which departs from the Jekyll Island Wharf several times daily. The Raccoon Key day trip affords the guests of Jekyll Island a unique opportunity to enjoy a remote private unspoiled barrier island experience [...]

The Jekyll Island Club Hotel

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 09:41 AM PST

A Bountiful Thanksgiving Feast, Holiday Festivities and Great Gift Ideas for the Season! A bountiful Thanksgiving Day Brunch is an annual sell-out in the Grand Dining Room (11:00 a.m. - 2:30 pm.) and the Courtyard at Crane Cottage (11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.). Guests will enjoy a vast array of salads and appetizers, omelets and waffles, [...]

Sea Turtles Catch a Private Flight

Posted: 05 Nov 2009 09:14 AM PST

The Sea Turtles injured by cold stunning caught a private flight to come to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. See the details in this video.

Jekyll Island Information permitted with permission

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Wordless Wednesday

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:39:31 -0600

Wordless Wednesday by Julie Chapman - August on the Ocoee River

Photo of what I recall as the upper portion of the Ocoee River - rafted upper and lower in same day - (can't recall what year either because this trip is usually part of my birthday week gift to my husband and myself).

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Chapman Realty
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912-280-0088 Office
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Care to Dance in Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia in November?

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:33:09 -0600

Care to Dance in Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia in November?

The Golden Isles Ballroom Dancers November News

Date: Wednesdays November 11, 18, 25 6 pm - 7 p.m

Event: Salsa workshop

Costs: $7:50 per class or all 3 weeks for $20.

Location: Ziggys on Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Perfect your Salsa, learn new steps and review some old steps.

Dates: Fridays November 6. 13, 20, and 27th - 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Event: Foxtrot lessons

Location: Brunswick, Georgia YWCA

Costs: $12 per class or alll 4 weeks for $40

Foxtrot - most popular of all ballroom dances and easy to learn

Event: Thanksgiving Dance Party

Date: November 15 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Location: Brunswick, Georgia Shrine Club

Details: BYOB and appetizers to share

Log onto www.dancegoldenisles.com for entry to win a free one hour private dance lesson and more information.

Photos courtesy of Flickr

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Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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Speechless Sunday on Jekyll Island, Georgia

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:35:04 -0600

Photo of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel in Jekyll Island, Georgia 240 Acre Historic District.

225 holes of Golf in Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia

The Horton House A History Lesson on Jekyll Island Georgia

CNN Visits Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island in Southeast Georgia

Jekyll Island 240 Acre Historic District in Southeast Georgia

Cumberland Island Georgia Part I in Southeast Georgia

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Chapman Realty
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912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
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The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party according to Wikipedia....The Georgia Florida Game On October 31

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:17:48 -0500

Tomorow is the Georgia Florida Football Game......October 31, 2009 - Kickoff at 3:30 p.m.

Future Bulldog.....Logan......Our host to Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia.......

From Wikipedia ""The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" is the nickname for the annual college football game between the University of Florida Gators and the University of Georgia Bulldogs, one of the great rivalry games in college football and one of the last remaining neutral site rivalries."

Don't miss this event......

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
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Why wait on a short sale when you can enter a absolute auction in Brunswick, Georgia?

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:15:16 -0500

Why wait on a short sale when you can enter an absolute online auction in Brunswick, Georgia? This 4 bedroom 2 bath home offers 12'' ceilings in living areas, crown moldings, over sized kitchen with granite counters and over sized keeping room, formal dining room with coffered ceiling, screened in rear porch, owner's retreat with garden tub, separate walk-in ceramic shower, dual vanities and dual walk in closets, hardwood and ceramic tile flooring, two car side loading garage and split bedroom floor plan. Rear yard privacy in the form a natural buffer with beautiful hardwoods.

Property sold "as is". $5000 minimum binder. The list price is for reference purposes only; final sales price will be determined by competitive bidding during an online auction to be conducted at http://www.rowellauctions.com - The property will be sold to highest and last bidder.

Bidding starts November 5 so call for information to and instructions on how to enter this online auction. Call for information on this and other online home and residential lot auctions in Brunswick, Georgia.

(Owner is related to listing agent) .

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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Absolute Auction on Home in Brunswick Georgia - Chapman Realty and Rowell Auctions partner in this absolute auction

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:50:55 -0500

148 Wellington Place, Brunswick, GA- 4 bedroom, 2 bath home located in Somersby Pointe is being offered in an absolute online auction through Chapman Realtyand Rowell Auctions.

This beautiful home offers interior appointments including hardwood and ceramic tile floor, kitchen with granite counters and custom cabinets. This easy living floor plan offers great room, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen as well as four bedrooms and two baths. Crown molding, fireplace pop-up ceilings, ceiling fans, ceramic tile surrounds in guest baths are just a few of the upgrades in this home. The owner's retreat offers jetted garden tub with tile surround, separate walk in ceramic shower with tumbled stone accents and glass door as well as double vanities.

Property sold "as is". $5000 minimum binder. The list price is for reference purposes only; final sales price will be determined by competitive bidding during an online auctionto be conducted at http://www.rowellauctions.com - The property will be sold to highest and last bidder.

For more information on this home or other homes in this absolute online auction in Brunswick, Georgia, call Chapman Realty at 912-280-0088.

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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1100 Cottage Boulevard - New Home Sold by Chapman Realty in Brunswick, Georgia

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:37:55 -0500

This new cottage style home located at 1100 Cottage Boulevard in Brunswick, Georgia has been sold by the staff of Chapman Realty.

The first home was occupied early this year and the first phase of The Cottages at Golden Isles is already almost sold out. These new single-family patio style homes with stucco exteriors, architectural shingles and fully landscaped lawns with sprinkler system are located in a community with curb, gutter, streetlights and a future amenities center. Interior appointments will include owner's retreat with separate walk-in shower and garden tub, kitchen with lots of cabinets and open breakfast bar into great room, ceramic tile flooring in foyers, kitchen, breakfast, laundry and baths. This Brunswick, Georgia community is located close to shopping, schools, FLETC, I-95 and restaurants.

For more information or a brochure, call Chapman Realty at 280-0088. Please feel free to visit during open house hours daily from 12 - 6.

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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Take Rainmaker Webinar Today, the #1 Spot on Google 10 Hours Later!

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:25:34 -0500

If you are not a Rainmaker, give this preview by Jeremy Blanton a try......nothing to lose - I signed a contract this week with a buyer who found me on Active Rain's localism.......

Via Jeremy Blanton ActiveRain Corp. (ActiveRain Corp.):

As I have mentioned over the last week or so that I have recently started teaching some webinars for our non Rainmakers. In these webinars I am teaching them how to write effective blog posts to rank well in Google as well as be appealing for consumers. Yesterday, I taught a class that included one of our new members, Leilani Souza.

Leilani took some of the tips I shared during our webinar and has implemented them beautifully! One of the things I always try to do is keep an eye out on my students to see how I can help them and how their posts rank. Well, last night, only 10 hours after our class was over, Leilani sent a few blog posts public that have already claimed the #1 & #2 spots on Google! Google has already indexed her blog and placed her at the top of the search engine where she belongs. See below:

I am so proud of my student taking the basics to blogging and putting them into action. She can already see the results and things will only get better from here! On the other hand, I am guessing today that the agents that have dominated those positions are quite upset to see them lose rankings so quickly. This is a great example of the power of being a rainmaker and how it can increase your online presence dramatically.

If you have been sitting on the fence on whether or not becoming a Rainmaker is right for you, sign up for my webinar and start seeing results like Leilani's Blog. I guarantee it will be the best $5.00 you ever spend!

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Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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Wordless Wednesday in Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia

Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:20:19 -0500

Family Fall Festival on Saint Simons Island on October 31, 2009

Last Week to attend the Haunted Historic Home Tour on Jekyll Island Georgia

Visit Jekyll Island Georgia's 240 Acre Historic District

Horton House - Jekyll Island, Georgia - A Lesson in Coastal Georgia's History

A Vacation Can Last A Lifetime - Live, Work and Play In Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia

Photo Courtesy of Coastal Pines Golf Course

Julie E. Chapman, REALTOR®, Broker
Chapman Realty
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912-280-0088 Office
912-270-6767 Cell
Web: http://www.juliechapman.com
eMail: chapmanrealty@yahoo.com

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FEATURE	Jan 1 – November 30, 2009 Rules as enacted February 2009	December 1 – April 30, 2010 Rules as enacted November 2009
First-time Buyer – Amount of Credit	$8000 ($4000 married filing separate)	$8000 ($4000 married filing separate)
First-time Buyer – Definition for Eligibility	May not have had an interest in a principal residence for 3 years prior to purchase	-Same-
Current Homeowner – Amount of Credit	No Provision	$6500 ($3250 married filing separate)
Effective Date – Current Owner	No Provision	Date of Enactment
Current Homeowner – Definition for Eligibility	No Provision	Must have used the home sold or being sold as a principal residence consecutively for 5 of the previous 8 years
Current Homeowner – Home Purchase Price	N/A	There is no provision that the "repeat" homebuyer must purchase a property more expensive than the one sold. Only that the home purchase must be less than $800K.
Termination of Credit	Purchases after November 30, 2009.(Becomes April 30, 2010 on Date of Enactment.)	Purchases after April 30, 2010
Binding Contract Rule	None	Written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until July 1, 2010 to close
Income Limits	$75,000 – single, $150,000 – married, Additional $20,000 phase out	$125,000 – single, $225,000 – married, Additional $20,000 phase out
Limitation on Cost of Purchased Home	None	$800,000
Purchase by a Dependent	No Provision	Ineligible
Antifraud Rule	None	Purchaser must attach documentation of purchase to tax return