real estate: Lake Oconee Retirement Mecca - 03/06/12 09:10 PM

As we babyboomers enter retirement age,  a large number of individuals are making choices of  a location to spend their "golden years".  Some people plan to remain in the same community in which they have settled and raised their families.  Many people hope to relocate to a warmer climate for their post-career years.  Lake Oconee is a good choice for a retirement home.  A unique retirement community lifestyle is offered in what is called a  55+ community, one which offers homes with less size and upkeep, coupled with easy opportunities for activities and new friendships.   The choice of a 55+ community in … (2 comments)

real estate: 5 Home Staging Reminders for 2012 - 01/22/12 06:54 AM
The New Year at Lake Oconee brings an optimistic outlook for real estate in the lake area as the end of last year showed an increase in sales in the area. However, it remains a "Buyer's Market" with a large inventory of homes for sale.  Thus, with a large pool of homes for buyers to choose from,  it is even more important to make your listed home stand out from the crowd!  That means that Staging Your Home to Sell is a must.  The major tasks of staging a home to sell are sorted into the areas of  cleaning, de-cluttering, and de-personalizing.  The other day as I was completing … (5 comments)