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Decluttering Your Georgia Mountain Home Is Crucial
When a home is listed for sale, its “clutter” can be the difference between a rapid sale and no sale at all.
Clutter, in its strictest sense, is defined as anything untidy; or in a disorderly state. In real estate, the term is broadened to include unnecessary furniture pieces; unwieldy artwork or collections; stacks of papers and/or magazines; and anything that otherwise restricts the open flow of a home’s floor plan.
In other words, clutter is anything that distracts from your home’s natural footprint.
As a Home Seller in Hiawassee or Blairsville, understanding how your home’s clutter can affect a buyer is paramount to helping your home sell faster, and at a higher contract price. First, there’s the psychological angle. A potential home buyer may see clutter and think “mess”. Few people want to buy a house they find messy or otherwise disorganized. Second, there’s the practical angle. A home that appears full of “things” also appears as if its lacking in storage space. This, too, can turn off buyers. Read the rest of this entry »
Winter Blues? Warm Up At Home
For many of us, winter means more time spent inside and less time spent in the great outdoors, which can often lead to a classic case of Cabin Fever and winter blahs. According to Debra Duneier, author and creator of EchoChi, with a few simple steps, you can transform your home into a place that makes you feel happier and healthier this winter:
Use color creatively. Add warmth and excitement to your life by accessorizing your home with red, yellow and orange, says Duneier. These colors have a stimulating Chi (energy vibration) and have the energy of summer. This invigorates our environment, making us feel more optimistic and energized.
Bake something. Turn on the oven to fight off the wintery chill. After all, who doesn’t feel better by the smell of chocolate chip cookies baking? Try a variety of ingredients like vanilla or cinnamon and experiment with baking an old family recipe, advises Duneier. Winter provides the perfect opportunity to slow down and reconnect to your home and family through baking. ( I can literally smell Chocolate Chip Muffins as I write this post!)
Use fragrance to bring the outdoors in. Scented candles can be especially helpful in the winter when we spend so much time indoors. Home fragrance can reconnect us to the natural world through our sense of smell. The scents of flowers, fresh rain, the forest, or ocean air are all essential to our well-being. Choose candles made of soy or bees wax with 100 percent cotton wick to ensure a toxic-free experience.
Although it has been a very mild Winter here in the North Georgia Mountains compared to last year, I am always ready for Spring. I don’t know about you, but smelling those muffins didn’t really make me think of Springtime!
How To Clean Your Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals
Microwaves are often well-worn. Spills and splatters dot their ceilings; splattered food stuffs line their walls.
To clean your microwave, you can use the harsh chemicals on sale at supermarkets and hardware stores, or you can apply an all-natural approach which yields the same results, with only slightly more preparation time.
The extra time may be worth it, too, considering that the chemicals of an over-the-counter cleaner may seep into your foods over time.
To keep your microwave fresh and clean, using organic materials only, here’s what to do :
- Unplug your microwave from the wall for safety.
- Gather a microwave safe bowl; 1 1/4 cups of water; a lemon; baking soda; white vinegar; and cleaning cloths.
- Slice the lemon and place the slices into your bowl. Add the water.
- Heat the bowl in the microwave for 7 minutes. Leave the microwave door closed for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the bowl (CAUTION : Bowl will be hot).
- Remove the microwave’s glass cooking surface and wheel system. Hand wash and set aside to dry.
- Dip a clean cloth in the lemon water mixture.
- Wipe down the microwave’s exterior and interior surfaces, re-moistening the cloth as required.
- Moisten a clean cloth with vinegar. Wipe down the microwave door’s interior surface.
- Replace glass and wheel system, and plug the microwave back in to the wall.
If you find lingering stains in your microwave, mix baking soda with water to form a thick paste. Dip a corner of your cleaning cloth into the paste and apply it to the stain directly, gently rubbing in a circular motion until the stain is gone.
Microwaves should be cleaned at least once weekly for optimal performance. (Someone needs to tell my wife this…..but it isn’t going to be me!)
1485 Forest Drive Blairsville Georgia 30512
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Surrounded by U.S.F.S, Convenient to downtown Blairsville Georgia, Deep Water and Mountain Views, not only does this one have it all on the outside, just wait until you see the inside! Old World Craftsman Styled Lake Cottage with all the bells and whistles!4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath Lake House with Bonus Room above Portico easily making for a 5th Bedroom if needed. Full Finished Basement, Covered Porches and Open Decks makes this home a near Perfect Georgia Mountain Vacation Home.
This Bank Owned Lake Nottely Home For Sale will not be available in the North Georgia Mountain Real Estate Market long.
Please CONTACT ME or Call Me at 706-994-8686 if you would like to schedule an appointment to see this Lake Nottely Home For Sale today. If you would like to see a Full Length Video with as a Virtual Showing, please let me know and I will be more than happy to send that to you. If you have any specific questions or concerns about the property, feel free to contact me with those as well. I hope to hear from you soon.
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Lake Nottely Real Estate Market Report August 2011
It is Labor Day 2011, and Real Estate has been good on Lake Nottely this year. There are 5 Homes on Lake Nottely currently Under Contract. Should they close, we could have more than 20 Homes Sold on Lake Nottely this year. Compared to only 8 all of last year, I would say that is pretty good. There has been 14 Homes and 1 RV Sold on Lake Nottely year-to-date.
There were 8 Homes Sold on Lake Nottely in 2010. The Median Sold Price was $349,250. The highest priced home sold was $642,396, and the lowest was $137,000. They sold at and average of 76% of the original List Price and was on the market an average of 235 Days. In 2011, there have been 14 homes that have sold and closed. The Median Sold Price is currently $360,000 with the highest sale this year being $660,000 and the lowest being $180,000. Homes have been selling this year at 78% of original list price with an average of 240 Days On Market. So even with all of the Foreclosures and Bank Owned Properties that have plagued not only Lake Nottely Home Values, but all Homes of Blairsville Georgia, we have still seen a rise in Average Sales Prices.
Sales of Lake Front Lots on Lake Nottely have not been as favorable as Residential Sales, at least according to the numbers derived from our Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors® MLS. So far this year there has only been 7 Lot Sales. The Median Sold Price for those lots has been $102,888. The highest priced Lake Nottely Front Lot sold this year was $217,500, and the lowest was $64,286. The Average Days On Market is currently 268 days with Lots selling at 60% of Original Listing Price. There has been many Bank Owned Lake Front Lots that have sold, as well as Investors who have sold Lake Nottely Lots at auction. I do not have the numbers on those sales.
If you would like to see all current Homes For Sale On Lake Nottely, please click the link below.
HOMES FOR SALE ON LAKE NOTTELY
If you are interested in a Lot For Sale On Lake Nottely, please click the link below.
LOTS FOR SALE ON LAKE NOTTELY
If you have any questions about this North Georgia Mountain Real Estate Market Report, please feel free to Contact Me and I will be more than happy to answer your questions. If I do not know the answer, I will find the answer. I hope you have a wonderful Labor Day, and hopefully it is being spent in the Mountains of Georgia.
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54 Rocky Road – New Foreclosure For Sale In Blairsville, GA.
54 Rocky Road Blairsville, GA. – New Foreclosure from Chad Lariscy on Vimeo.
This is a Brand New Foreclosure For Sale in Blairsville, GA. that hasn’t even hit the North Georgia Mountain Real Estate Market. This property is located conveniently between Blue Ridge and Blairsville near the Union County Saddle Club Arena. Nice 3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath Home offering Privacy and Seclusion on 1.6 +/- Acres.
If you would like additional information, or would like to see a Full Length Virtual Showing of this Bank Owned Property For Sale In North Georgia, please Contact Me and I will be more than happy to assist you with all of your Real Estate needs here in the Georgia Mountains.
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New Upscale Foreclosure For Sale In Blairsville GA
262 Old Birch Court Blairsville Georgia from Chad Lariscy on Vimeo.
262 Old Birch Court, Blairsville, GA. 30512
NEW Foreclosure For Sale in Blairsville, GA. that hasn’t even hit the Market! See it here on The Porch before anyone else. Nice Traditional Home in an upscale community outside of Blairsville. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bath Home with a Full Unfinished Basement.
If you would like to see a Full 7 Minute Virtual Showing or Walk-Thru Video, please Contact Me and I will email it to you.If you have any questions or concerns about this property, please do not hesitate to Email or Call me. If I do not know the answer, I will research it and get the answer for you.
If you or someone you know is actively searching for a Foreclosure here in the North Georgia Mountains and see one of interest on the internet but can’t get to the Mountains, call me at 706-994-8686 and I will go and shoot a Virtual Showing for you.
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Housing Starts Signal A Strong Fall Season
Builders are busy once again, at least in some regions of the country. Here in the North Georgia Mountains New Construction Permits are still very low.
According to the Census Bureau, Single-Family Housing Starts rose to 453,000 on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis in June – a 9 percent spike from the month prior and the highest reading in 3 seasons.
A “Housing Start” is defined as a home breaking ground on new construction.
June’s reading is largest one-month jump since June 2009. The reading surprised Wall Street despite that the Home Builder Confidence survey may have foreshadowed the results.
Monday, the National Association of Home Builders reported that builders are more confident about the future of the new home sales market, and forecast a large increase in sales over the next 6 months.
For buyers of new construction, the news is mixed. Rising confidence may mean that builders in Blairsville are less willing to negotiate on upgrades and/or price, but rising construction levels add inventory to an already fragile market.
Adding to the nation’s home supply without a corresponding increase in buyer demand shifts negotiation leverage away from builders.
The Census Bureau also reported on Building Permits.
In June, permits for single-family homes rose by 1,000 units nationwide on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. This, too, bodes well for housing because 89 percent of homes with permits start construction within 60 days.
Momentum should carry forward into fall.
If you’re buying new construction in the Mountains of North Georgia, Contact Me about local home supply, and how the market is trending. With mortgage rates low and the fall buying season approaching, you may find some of your best deals in the next few weeks.
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20 Craft Projects To Spice Up Your Home
If you have a flair for home decoration projects, Better Homes & Garden has some terrific ideas for you on its website.
Titled “Fast and Fabulous Decorating Projects”, the lifestyle company offers inspiration for 20 do-it-yourself art projects that can breathe life into old furniture, and add pop to your home.
Published in thumbnail format, the guide is quick-to-browse and long on ideas.
In addition, because many of the highlighted projects involve the re-purposing and/or the recycling of existing furniture and other home goods, not only do costs stay low, but it’s likely that you have the required project materials in your home already:
A sampling of the projects includes:
- Making bathrooms more private using stenciled window patterns
- Creating slip-covered, upholstered headboards
- Disguising less-than-perfect cabinet/cupboard doors with prints
- Transforming old mirrors and windows into functional message boards
- Decoupaging retro posters to revitalize old furniture
The projects range in difficulty from basic to advanced. Some require nothing more than scissors and glue; others require advanced skills in woodworking and sewing. There’s something for everyone.
Your Garden Got Weeds?
If you’ve spent time making your garden look great this spring, you’ll want to spend time helping it stay that way through the summer. This brief video will teach you how to keep your yard pest- and weed-free using eco-friendly products and nature, itself — all without the use of dangerous chemicals.
Some of the tips in the video include:
- Planting flowering nectar-bearing plants to attract “beneficial” insects
- Using electronic repellents and netting to keep pests away
- Adding a bird feeder to your yard
And, of course, you’ll want to use all-natural pesticides made from the extracted oils and fruits and spices which, when combined, keep weeds and bugs under control.
One thing to remember with respect to lawn care, though, is that ”organic” doesn’t always mean “greener”. Spot-application of a chemical-based product may best for your lawn’s particular needs, and you should consider using harsher, traditional pesticides when needed.
When in doubt, talk to a lawn care specialist.
