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New on Market - Springview Trail

by The Rivers Team - Jason Madsen

2222 Springview Trail

3, 4, or 5 bedroom  / 2 full baths

1853 sqft

1.0 acres

A MUST SEE - Fully Renovated. Charming 3, 4, or 5 bedroom home built in 1958.  Uniquely laid out.  Lots of space. Very spacious screened in porch for outdoor living and large rear deck.  Perfect for entertaining.  Quiet, friendly, & country feeling neighborhood.  Large front screen porch leads you into a home that features combination of ceramic tile flooring, vinyl flooring, Laminate/Pergo Type and carpet.  Large Kitchen has been renovated with stainless steel appliances, porcelain sink with fixtures,  refinished countertops and cabinets. Living Room and Family Room combine with Dining Area and includes an electric Fireplace. Master bedroom also has a fireplace w a gel flame and large walk-in closet. Home also features bay windows for decorating.  Interior walls of wood paneling with decorative colors throughout.  Large Utility Room with full size bath and plenty of space to store items. Rear Foyer leads you to a large outdoor deck with built in benches to sit and enjoy the outdoors. 1.0 acre tract includes a gazebo and a fire pit.  In the winter a view of Lake Henrietta is seen from the back yard.

 

New on the Market - Lakeshore Gardens

by The Rivers Team

3 bedroom / 2 baths

1355 sqft

.14 acres

241 Hemley Loop 

Gorgeous 3 bedroom / 2 bath / 2 car garage home built in 2000 located just off N. Meridian Rd in well established Lakeshore Gardens Subdivision.  This home offers plenty of space and is well laid out.  Flooring is laminated wood flooring with a combination of vinyl flooring in all wet areas.  Home is fully equipped with Stainless Steel kitchen appliances and up to date washer/dryer combo in hall laundry area.  Kitchen also includes seperate pantry closet and hop top countertop bar.  Not to mention the above cabinet space for knick knacks and such.   Fireplace is a view point in large Family Room/Dining Room area. Master bedroom has a large 5.5 ft x 11.5 WIC.  Master bath has a seperate jetted garden tub with a tile surround and seperate tile Shower Stall with efficient shower heads.  Complimentary colors throughout. Rear Yard is fenced in with a privacy fence and has an area to grow a garden for those that love to garden. 
A must see so come by and visit today and see why it should become your next great family home.

Just Reduced - Groveland Hills

by The Rivers Team

1168 Tung Hill Drive

3BR/2.5BA

2601 sq ft

2.02 Acres

This beautiful log cabin has all the peace and tranquility you would expect, and yet it's right around the corner from everything you would need! It features 2 rocking chair porches, log walls and beamed ceilings, renovated kitchen with center island opens to the family room with stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings upstairs, huge master with stone fireplace, 2 offices/studies/dens, storage room and workshop.

Advice for Sellers About to List Their Homes

by The Rivers Team - Ben Soto

As the housing market continues to improve and more sellers start putting their homes up for sale, it is appropriate to remind them of a very important detail.  Just because you like your home the way it is, doesn't mean someone else will.  You need to think very differently about your home because it is now a product in direct competition with other "products" out there.  The following was re-posted from another blog site.  It sends the message loud and clear.

 

Selling?  Keep in Mind That Your Home is Now a Product

 

Our homes are very special places to us. They are our refuge, our safe haven, a place where we are no longer exposed to the scrutiny of the outside world.

 

That is until we decide to sell it! Upon making the choice to offer our property for sale a unique metamorphosis occurs.

 

The house is no longer a home. It is now a product.

 

This is not an article about semantics. It is about ATTITUDE. Unless a seller truly accepts the role of production supervisor and prepares the product for CUSTOMERS one of two things is going to happen:

Either the house will NOT sell or it will sell for LESS than top dollar.

 

Plain and simple.

 

Keeping the house is tip-top repair and show ready isn’t about sacrifice or giving up one’s privacy.

 

It’s just a business decision.

 

Plain and simple.

 

 

Originally posted at: Coweta Fayette Real Estate & Newnan Homes for sale blog by Richard Weisser of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers: Selling? Keep in mind that your home is now a product.

 

Inserted from <http://activerain.com/blogsview/3545197/selling-keep-in-mind-that-your-home-is-now-a-product-

Technology can't replace boots on the ground........

by The Rivers Team - Jason Madsen

More Realtors are relying on virtual tours and Google Earth to view properties, rather than seeing them in person. However, technology cannot replace brains, especially when it comes to observing and comparing listings.

Realtors should tour at least five properties each week, taking a close look at the interior and exterior of each to identify flaws that might be glossed over in virtual tours or property photos. For the exterior, they should observe the driveway or street parking for any challenges, determine whether the home has real curb appeal or looks better online, and examine the condition of the siding and landscaping, keeping in mind that listing photos often are recycled so conceal the current condition of the property.

As for the interior, Realtors should determine whether camera angles are used to hide flaws, whether the floor plan truly flows, and whether the advertised amenities actually should be considered a benefit.
 

Just Listed in Ox Bottom Manor!

by The Rivers Team - Marketing

Entertaining in this beautiful home would be a breeze!

This is an all brick gem in a sought-after school district! It features a formal living and dining room, open floor plan, hardwood floors, new tile in the kitchen, and a backyard perfect for entertaining! It includes a screened in porch, a large patio with built in Viking grill and beer tap, pool and hot tub, and tons of space left over for the kids to play!

4BR/3BA

2918 square feet

1/2 acre lot

 

Just Listed in Crescent Hills!

by The Rivers Team - Marketing

Craigslist Rental Scams

by The Rivers Team - Becky Sarro

On line rental scams have been around for a couple of years, yet they are still on the rise. After all, anything that looks like a good deal is attractive, and most of the false listings offer a deal too good to be true.

While Craigslist is the online platform for false rentals (because it’s free), false listings have been spotted on Trulia, Zillow and other sites as well. All the story lines are similar - the property owner is overseas, usually on a missionary trip or some other church related activity, and the rent is always several hundred dollars cheaper than other properties in the neighborhood.

Protect yourself by searching your listing addresses regularly and entering each listing address as a Google Alert. Google will then send you an email if it finds one of your queries in its search results. If you find your listing inaccurately posted as a rental on Zillow or Trulia, simply click the “Report Problem” tab on the listing details page.

If you are a victim of a Craigslist rental scam, here’s what you need to do:

Make a screen shot of the listing.

Call your local sheriff’s office non-emergency number to report the scam.

Alert Craigslist by flagging the post as “prohibited”.

Send details to

abuse@craigslist.org. Be sure to include the URL (or 10 digit post I.D. number) in your message.

Contact the sellers to alert them about the false Craigslist posting

2013 Tally Awards - Cast Your Vote Today!

by The Rivers Team - Kim Casciotti

   

It's election time! And I’m not talking just about politics. It’s time for the annual Tally Awards. No political party bashing, name calling, or Sesame Street references here. It’s about a community coming together and voting for their favorite business, all while supporting a good cause.

 

The Tally Awards are brought to you by Capital City Youth Services (CCYS), which provides counseling and outreach support to youth and their families in the Big Bend region. The awards are a people’s choice award for businesses of all sorts across Tallahassee. From the best locally owned restaurant to the best fitness center to the best florist, this is the time to vote for your favorites. Voting is easy. It is preferred you use your Facebook account, as this allows you to modify votes (just in case another place grabs your attention before voting ends). There is a way to vote for people that do not use Facebook, but votes are final and cannot be changed once submitted. Voting is open through November 30, 2012. Don’t see your favorite? Just nominate them!

 

The award winners will be announced February 2, 2013 at the Tally Awards Gala, a formal black tie event complete with celebrity presenters, live music and delectable cuisine. All proceeds benefit CCYS. The winners will receive recognition as being a favorite among Tallahassee residents, and a nice trophy to boot.

 

CLICK HERE for more information and voting, or visit www.tallyawards.com.

A Shift To Urban Living

by The Rivers Team - Becky Sarro
Front porches are making a big comeback. The rise in the number of new homes with porches hints at a shift in the way more Americans want to live: in smaller houses and dense neighborhoods that promote walking and social interaction. The share of new homes with front or rear porches has grown from 42% in 1992 to 65% in 2011.
Also the percentage of homes built without a garage or carport remains at its highest since the late 1990s. It says something very positive about public transportation.The desire for a more urban lifestyle is mounting as Baby Boomers become empty-nesters and Millenials, entering their late teens to early 30s, are sensitive to saving the environment and money.

 

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