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Cartersville/Bartow Co Listings

Ronda Kaufman (Metro Brokers/GMAC RealEstate) — Sat, 26 May 2007 09:19:10 -0500

Cartersville/Bartow Co Housing Market Report

Ronda Kaufman (Metro Brokers/GMAC RealEstate) — Thu, 24 May 2007 13:32:05 -0500

Cartersville/Bartow Co Housing Report
This is the space where I do my best to cut to the chase regarding Cartersville/Bartow Co Georgia Real Estate. I will do my best to keep you updated on important information affecting Cartersville/Bartow Co Georgia Real Estate in particular. Do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions regarding Cartersville/Bartow Co Georgia Real Estate.

Following is the activity recorded for Cartersville/Bartow Co Georgia Residential Real Estate Listings from May 18, 2007 to May 24, 2007. Information is from FMLS:

There were 21 expired listing for the week. Some of these homes have been re-listed. Hopefully the seller will have their dreams come true and be able to sell there homes.

The good news is that 23 homes sold during the week. Those sellers are doing the "happy dance".

Sadly 11 homes were withdrawn this week. No "happy dance" for them this week.

Action is needed on the 63 homes that have taken a price change this week. This is a sign that seller's are wanting to move.

Good fortune has been bestowed on 34 homes being under contract this week.

The are a total of 60 new listing this week. Your Dream Home is waiting for you..

Cartersville/Bartow Co is showing to be with the number of new listings being 3 more than have sold or are under contract this week. Spring and the end of the School year should help out with this. Buyers are out looking and we should soon see the market pick up even more..

If you want more information on or need help in anyway, feel free to contact Ronda Kaufman @ 770-845-3245 or ronda.kaufman@metrobrokers.com.

Visit: http://www/rksellsbartow.com to see homes for sale in Cartersville/Bartow Co Georgia.

Gardening Tips for Hydrangea

Ronda Kaufman (Metro Brokers/GMAC RealEstate) — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:12:47 -0500

Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are a wonderful plant that can give a garden a lot of color. The hydrangea originated out of Japan and was discovered there and brought back to the western world during the mid 18^th century. There are five main species but one is more common then the rest, hydrangea macrophylla. They like to be in a part sun/shade area of the garden. Hydrangeas are a flowering shrub, which flowers through the spring, summer, and into the autumn. The color of the flower is dependent on the type of soil. Soil rich in alkaline will produce pink flowers and acidic soil will produce blue flowers. The common species that most gardens contain is hydrangea macrophylla. The common name is Bigleaf of French hydrangea. There also other types of hydrangeas found in gardens: hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf), hydrangea arborescens (Smooth or Annabelle), hydrangea paniculata (Grandiflora or Peegee), and hydrangea anomola petiolaris (Climbing hydrangea).

Flowers

Out of all the species of hydrangeas the three common colors of flowers are: white, pink, and blue. They do come in lavender, or lilac color, a deep red/brown, and a light green. The flower blossom is a collection of small flowers about a quarter in size that bloom in a cluster. They can have three basic shapes to the clusters: mophead which is round and shaped like a sphere, lacecap which is more of a flat shape with blossoms blooming around the edge, and panicle which has more of a cone shape to the flower. They make great cut flowers and can last up to a week in a vase. As you cut the flower stems the hydrangea will produce flowers. Make sure you prune those stems back to ensure that the shrub blooms again.

Gardening Tips

Hydrangeas like to be in a partial sun and shade area of the garden. They do not like the heat of the afternoon and like to be protected by the shade. They love water so be prepared to keep them wet. The flowering season is from the spring to the autumn and need to be pruned back in the autumn. If you want for flowers to bloom you should prune the stems to be about 6-12" from the ground. In the in the early spring add compost and humus to the soil and the type of fertilizer you want to determine the color of the flower. I have some of my hydrangeas next to azaleas and rhododendrons which like acidic soil. This gives the flower a blue color. The color is determined by the amount of aluminum that is in the soil. You can apply aluminum sulfate in the spring and keep the pH around 5 and 5.5. For the beautiful pink flowers you want a more alkaline soil mixture so liming the soil will change the pH to 6 and give you the pink color.

Hydrangeas can grow up to 6 feet high and wide; they are bushy and have woody stems. As the new grow emerges stake the stems of the flowers and needed otherwise let them grow and enjoy. As the seasons progress keep the hydrangea well fertilized with a general fertilizer 10 10 10. You must always water after applying fertilizer so that it reaches the soil. To propagate the plant you need to have a small trench next to the plant. Then remove a little of the bark and lay it in the ground and cover it with soil. Make sure that the tip of growth is uncovered and it will root under the soil.

Astronomy group to lead stargazing at Weinman Museum Saturday

Ronda Kaufman (Metro Brokers/GMAC RealEstate) — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:37:59 -0500

As a child, Jeff Garland's passion for astronomy was sparked as he watched meteor showers from his family's Pine Log farm.

"It has always been an interest of mine. My mom used to bring us out in the pasture to see the meteor showers," said Garland about the December tradition, which he called "the coldest night of the year.

"The first scope I ever got was made out of tin, but I saw the moon with it and stared at it for days," he said about the Christmas present he received at 15.

"Overall, I like deep space targets, but I love telescope making. It's not hard to do. There are just two or three things you need to know. It's basic division. They can range from dirt cheap to expensive, depending on the quality of the lenses and how much work people are willing to do themselves. I typically scrap for items, like making tubes from sewer pipes or PVC and mounts built out of wood."

In addition to viewing the night sky, members also participate in community outreach presentations to groups like school students and church congregations. Saturday, they will provide assistance during the National Astronomy Day Celebration on the grounds of the Weinman Mineral Museum. From noon to 5 p.m., about 15 members will set up nearly 25 telescopes with filters for participants to explore sunspots and solar flares. They also will share their knowledge of astronomy and telescopes.

The program will continue from 7:30 to 10 p.m., with the public viewing the night sky. Depending on weather conditions and light pollution, Saturn and the moon will be the main highlights. Describing it as a relaxed gathering, Garland said participants can drop by throughout the sessions and are encouraged to approach Northwest Georgia Astronomical Association members with questions.

Drawing about 85 individuals last year, the event is free with regular admission to the Weinman -- $4 for adults, $3.50 for ages 55 and older and $3 for ages 6 to 11. Children younger than 6 are admitted free of charge.

For more information about the astronomy event, contact the Weinman at 770-386-0576. To inquire about the Northwest Georgia Astronomical Association, visit www.nwgaa.org or e-mail info@nwgaa.org.

Rose Lawn Museum

Ronda Kaufman (Metro Brokers/GMAC RealEstate) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:07:33 -0500

Rose Lawn Museum

224 W Cherokee Ave
Cartersville GA 30120
770-387-5162
http://www.roselawnmuseum.com
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

This beautifully restored Victorian mansion was home to renowned evangelist Samuel Porter Jones, for whom Nashville's Ryman Auditorium (Union Gospel Tabernacle) was built. Rose Lawn Museum houses the writings and memorabilia of Sam Jones and Rebecca Latimer Felton, a Bartow Countian who became the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate (1922). Guests can see a dress fashioned by Mrs. Felton, that inspired Gone With The Wind's "Scarlett" to create her own from "Miss Ellen's portieres."

Rose Lawn is furnished with collections presented by members of the Etowah Valley Historical Society and of the local chapter of the United Daughters of The Confederacy. Restoration of the Jones family rose gardens is underway on the three-acre grounds. Visitors may also see the Carriage House, Coachman's Quarters and the Schoolhouse. Hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-Noon and 1-5 p.m (please call to verify hours). Handicap Accessible. $3 adults, $2 children 12 and under.

Directions: from Atlanta, go north on I-75 to Exit 288. Go south on GA 113 into downtown Cartersville (2.5 miles). Turn right on Bartow Street, then left onto Cherokee Avenue. Enter parking for Roselawn Museum from Fite Street.

Inaugural MAS*H 5k for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coosa Valley on April 21,2007

Ronda Kaufman (Metro Brokers/GMAC RealEstate) — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 07:53:04 -0500

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coosa Valley is hosting the Inaugural M*A*S*H 5k run to raise money for the Bartow County programs. Registration and warm up begin at 7:00 am and the race will begin at 8:00 am to the Cartersville Soccer Complex, behind Caretsville Middle School. This course is perfect for the runner looking for fast time or the walker inspired by a beautiful course. To register visit: http://www.bbbscoosavalley.org/ »

Cartersville City website/Bartow Co website

Ronda Kaufman (Metro Brokers/GMAC RealEstate) — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 07:49:44 -0500

www.cityofcartersville.org

If you need to know about anything in the City of Cartersville please visit the above website. This website has City Officals information on it.

www.bartowga.org

If you need to know about anything in Bartow CO please visit the above website. This website has County Officals information on it. Need to know the address for the County Courthouse it's there also.

Duck Derby

Ronda Kaufman (Metro Brokers/GMAC RealEstate) — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:44:48 -0500

Each year in May, we race tens of thousands of "adopted ducks" down the river to the Finish Line. In 2006, we began to use the Etowah River. Just below the dam which creates Lake Allatoona, 2 minutes from Highway 41 and 5 minutes from I-75, the Army Corps of Engineers is allowing us to use the spacious and gorgeous Riverside Day Use Area, and the've already trimmed the underbrush for excellent viewing of the 2007 race.

This year's theme is Surf's Up: Duck Derby Six! It's all about the beach -- tropical shirts, grass skirts, and "Hanging Ten!"

Planning has begun. Enthusiastic volunteers plan the festival, chair committees, sell adoptions, do data entry, plan the duck labeling party and the Quackers and Cheese party, work with the media, and the list goes on, catching the wave.

For more info click here: http://advochild.org/duckderby.htm »

Atlanta Steeplchase April 14, 2007

Ronda Kaufman (Metro Brokers/GMAC RealEstate) — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:40:08 -0500

www.atlantasteeplechase.org

About the Event

The Atlanta Steeplechase, the region's premier spring social event, combines unmistakable style, entertainment and fellowship with the thunderous and exhilarating sport of steeplechasing at Kingston Downs each year. The quiet Northwest Georgia countryside comes alive with jockeys in colorful silks, powerful thoroughbreds and carefree spectators gracing the majestic course during an unforgettable day of racing and fun.

This year's event is especially exciting, as the Atlanta Steeplechase announces two new beneficiaries, Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation and the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Join the celebration that started in 1966 with fewer than 100 Guarantors enjoying the first Tent Party while picnickers and tailgaters established a custom of gourmet food as part of Atlanta's unique ‘Chase day. Today, the 435 acre Kingston Downs hosts fun-loving spectators - whether at lavish private corporate parties "on the hill" or up close to the action in the general admission infield - for a great day of springtime racing. And, whether you have been a devoted spectator since the beginning, or you are new to the Steeplechase tradition, come experience the rite of spring that celebrates championship racing with food, fashion, fun and friendship.

About the Event :: History

1966 - 1970
Our first five years in a bend of the river
Horseshoe Bend
"Good for cotton and good for racing" described the late John Wayt Sr.'s sandy bottom land at Horseshoe Bend on the Chattahoochee River, once farmed by pioneers. It was there on a hot Sunday in March, 1966, that the first NSA-sanctioned Atlanta Hunt Meeting and Steeplechase was run.

About 9,000 spectators came to watch 'chasers vie over timber and hand-stuffed brush hurdles for the benefit of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Fewer than 100 Guarantors underwrote the $7,000 in purse money and enjoyed the first Tent Party. Picnickers and tailgaters experienced the usual vagaries of Atlanta springtime weather while establishing the gourmet food and eclectic dress traditions which are all part of Atlanta's unique 'Chase Day.

The Atlanta Hunt Meeting and Steeplechase was held for five years at Horseshoe Bend. Both brush and timber races were run "backwards" or clockwise to deal with a sharp turn which sloped the wrong way, but the whole level track was visible to spectators watching the races.

1971 - 1980
Our new home
Seven Branches Farm
In 1971, the Steeplechase moved 40 miles north to Seven Branches, yet again a Wayt property. In 1979, the Board of Stewards changed the Hunt Meeting date from March to early April. Horses had more time for race conditioning and spectators had a chance for better weather. Hollywood celebrities, Polly Bergen and Hugh O'Brien, each attended a race during these years. By 1980, the race purse had climbed to $34,000. Attendance had nearly doubled from the approximately 9,000 at Horseshoe Bend to 18,000 at Cumming. With the goal of having the Steeplechase benefit a local rather than national institution, in 1976 the Atlanta Speech School became the new beneficiary.

The hilly and challenging mile and one-sixteenth Cumming, Georgia track originally required tons of fill dirt before opening in 1971. It was not wide enough to accommodate timber as well as brush hurdles. It could, however, be run in the traditional counter-clockwise direction, contrary to its predecessor. A new grandstand was completed in 1972 and artificial but National brush hurdles replaced the arduously hand-stuffed evergreen jumps of previous years.

1981 - 1987
Atlanta gains a reputation as the testing ground of champions
With the change of date to later in the spring, owners, trainers and riders considered Atlanta the testing ground of the '80's for their horses. Flatterer, a four-time Eclipse Award winner, broke his maiden in a 1983 Atlanta race by eight lengths. Atlanta-owned, Census, another remarkable competitor, won the inaugural running of the Breeder's Cup Steeplechase. He was the leading steeplechase money-winner in '84 and '86. By 1987, the Atlanta purse had increased to $135,000. Corporate-sponsored and private parties gained in popularity during this era, and the landscape was dotted with colorful tents.

1988 - 1992
We come of age with the support of many friends
Atlanta's premier spring fling was named Best Charity Event by readers of Inside Buckhead and other metro publications in 1988. That same year, Mickey Free, ridden by Chuck Lawrence, was winner of the feature race that, for the first time, paid $100,000. In 1991, the Atlanta Journal Constitution highlighted a front-page photograph of the Atlanta Steeplechase in its Sunday edition for the first time. Members of Roswell Boy Scout Troop 87 sold programs and helped with pre-event preparations and cleanup after the races. Through all kinds of weather, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department directed traffic and provided security. Torrential rains mired the course and grounds in 1989 when scores of cars had to be towed from the muck. 1992 brought a new competition to the infield, a tailgate contest, with a prize for the most creative presentation.

1993 - Present
Time to move on again - to the bend in another river
KINGSTON DOWNS
In 1994, Atlanta prize money totaled $197,500, tying Iroquois in Nashville, for the richest race meet in the country at that time. Word from the Georgia Department of Transportation of plans for a road expansion through Seven Branches Farm forced yet another move, this time to Kingston Downs located between Rome and Cartersville, Georgia. After researching more than 200 possible sites, members of the Board of Stewards held a groundbreaking ceremony in November 1993, for the new Steeplechase course. Located on 435 acres on the Bartow-Floyd County line, Kingston Downs closely resembles the original course as it, too, is nestled in a bend of a river, this time, the Etowah River. Set in a bowl-shaped valley, the entire track is visible to all spectators. The property, under a long-term lease to the Atlanta Steeplechase, is owned by De Clerck Hannsens

In 2007, the Atlanta Steeplechase announced two new primary beneficiaries, Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation of Atlanta and the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Additionally, the Steeplechase will benefit the Chastain Horse Park Therapeutic Riding Program and the American Red Cross Coosa Valley Chapter.

Purchase Tickets Now!

19 Charlotte DR Cartersville, GA 30121

Ronda Kaufman (Metro Brokers/GMAC RealEstate) — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:53:38 -0500

$281,000

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19 Charlotte Dr, Cartersville , GA 30121

Metro Brokers/GMAC Real Estate


Ronda Kaufman
Email Ronda

Phone:	770-845-3245
Cell:	770-845-3245
Fax:	770-386-9342

Details

Address: 19 Charlotte Dr Type: Residential Style: 1 1/2 Story Bedrooms: 4 "Fireplace in Master" Bathrooms: 3 "Custom Tile Work" Garage: Double Basement: No Lot Type: Irregular Lot Size: 6.74 acres Year Built: 2004 MLS: 3420324

Description

You'll love this Custom Designed Home. It has all the bells and whistles more expensive homes have.

Highlights

▪ Custom Lighting	▪ Professional Landscaping
▪ 2 Fireplaces (Living Room and Master Bedroom both w/ Remotes)	▪ Custom Tile Work
▪ Custom White Oak Cabinets	▪ 6.74 Acres
▪ Room to Grow upstairs

Features

Interior Features

▪ Carpeted Floors	▪ Cathedral Ceiling	▪ Ceiling Fan
▪ Fireplace	▪ Hardwood Floors	▪ Laundry Room

Cooling

▪ Central Air

Exterior Finish

▪ Vinyl

Heating

▪ Forced Air

Roof

▪ Asphalt Shingles

Sewer/Water Systems

▪ Septic

▪ Well

View

▪ Woods

Lot Features

▪ Deck	▪ Front Porch	▪ Landscaped
▪ Shed	▪ Trees / Shrubs

Appliances

▪ Dishwasher	▪ Gas Range	▪ Hood Fan
▪ Microwave	▪ Refrigerator	▪ Stove
▪ Washer/Dryer Hookup

Extra Features

▪ Cable Available

▪ Garage Door Opener

▪ High Speed Internet Available

32 Chestnut Ridge Cartersville, GA 30121

Ronda Kaufman (Metro Brokers/GMAC RealEstate) — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:48:50 -0500

$149,900

"Reduced"

32 Chestnut Ridge Cartersville, GA 30121

Metro Brokers/GMAC Real Estate


Ronda Kaufman
Email Ronda

Phone:	770-845-3245
Cell:	770-845-3245
Fax:	770-386-9342

Details

Address: 32 Chestnut Ridge Dr NE Type: Residential Style: Bi-Level Bedrooms: 4 "2 Master Suites" Bathrooms: 3 Garage: Double, Attached Basement: Yes, Full "Master suite" Lot Type: Rectangular Lot Size: 0.5 acres Year Built: 1988 MLS: 3420282

Description

This is a lovely home. New Carpet, fresh paint, hardwood floors and New HVAC. Large private backyard. Close to everything. Don't miss this home.

Features

Interior Features

▪ Carpeted Floors	▪ Fireplace	▪ Hardwood Floors
▪ Laundry Room	▪ Vaulted Ceiling

Heating

▪ Central Electric

Exterior Finish

▪ Cedar

Sewer/Water Systems

▪ Septic

Roof

▪ Asphalt Shingles

Lot Features

▪ Deck

▪ Trees / Shrubs

Appliances

▪ Dishwasher

Extra Features

▪ Garage Door Opener

Cooling

▪ Central Air

NLS#932732

Information is deemed reliable, but is not guranteed. Subject to omissions, prior sales, change and withdrawal without notice. If your property is listed with a broker, this is not an inducement to list your property.

Exciting New: New Lender

Ronda Kaufman (Metro Brokers/GMAC RealEstate) — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:32:16 -0500

I have started working with a new lender who is excellent. If you have shaky or so-so credit they can help. they will work with you on improving your score. They have many programs available, you might already qualify for some now. So, give me a call and we can start the process of find you a new home.. Call me now 770-845-3245!! Hope to hear from you soon. Don't let someone else buy your DREAM HOME!!

Welcome

Ronda Kaufman (Metro Brokers/GMAC RealEstate) — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:44:42 -0500

I want to say Hi and Welcome to my blog. I have an Open House coming up April 1, 2007 at 32 Chestnut Ridge DR. Cartersville, GA. Check out my website www.rksellsbartow.com for more info on it and other interesting things. If you looking to buy or sell your home please call me @ 7708453245. I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Ronda's Blog

Cartersville/Bartow Co Listings

Cartersville/Bartow Co Housing Market Report

Gardening Tips for Hydrangea

Astronomy group to lead stargazing at Weinman Museum Saturday

Rose Lawn Museum

Inaugural M*A*S*H 5k for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coosa Valley on April 21,2007

Cartersville City website/Bartow Co website

Duck Derby

Atlanta Steeplchase April 14, 2007

19 Charlotte DR Cartersville, GA 30121

32 Chestnut Ridge Cartersville, GA 30121

Exciting New: New Lender

Welcome

Inaugural MAS*H 5k for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coosa Valley on April 21,2007