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What is "H.O."?

You can probably guess--it means "home odors". Be careful of odors in your home. If your family room smells stuffy and stale, or if your cat or dog has left a distinctive odor in the hallway, take action by eliminating the source of the odor rather than merely treating the effects.
Mar 29, 2007

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WaterMarke Sales Office Opens

An onsite sales office has opened for WaterMarke condominiums located on Lake Hartwell near Exit 19 on I-85.
Mar 13, 2007

Sunshine Sells

When your home is being shown, you want prospective buyers to feel good as soon as they step into the living room. It pays to give special attention to maximizing the amount of light in your home because dark homes are depressing to many people. When prospective buyers give real estate agents feedback on the homes that we show, they often cite a light, airy feeling as a major attraction.

Begin your preparation for showing your home by cleaning the windows and curtains thoroughly. Open the drapes and blinds to let the sunshine in. Even on a bright day it helps to turn on some lights in the main rooms of the house. If you are using shades or heavy drapes to eliminate a less-than-perfect view, you may want to consider replacing them with translucent curtains in a light color. Sunshine definitely helps to sell homes! For more information, contact Greg O'Leary, 864-933-4648, http://www.mrlake1.com/, RE/MAX Foothills Realty, 4022 Clemson Blvd., Anderson, SC, 29621.

Feb 17, 2007

[ In Vacation Rentals ]
Mountain Lakes Vacation Rentals

Four bedroom rental on Lake Hartwell: 4.5 bath 3000+ sq. ft. brick home was built in 1991, sleeps 12, and features great lake views, hot tub, gas log fireplace, CATV (Cable TV), covered dock, large lawn, and more. Near Stone Creek Cove Golf Course and Jarrett boat ramp. Convenient to both Big Water and Portman Shoals marinas. The SC Botanical Gardens, Clemson University and the towns of Anderson and Hartwell, GA are less than 30 minutes away. Only 10 minutes to River Forks Recreation Area (Picnic Area, Beach, and Playground) AND Only 10 minutes to Sadlers Creek State Park. Beds: King, 2 Queens, 4 Singles, and inflatables. Pet Friendly. No extra fees. Prior approval required. (See our Pet Policy). Unless otherwise specified all the homes we represent have the following features: Lake Front, Private Dock, Washer/Dryer, Central Heat & Air Conditioning, TV, Grill, Microwave, Phone. Smoking is not permitted inside any of the houses and pets are not permitted on the premises except in certain houses and then only if specifically approved by Mountain Lakes. All homes are privately owned and used frequently by the owner, they are fully furnished and well equipped. Homes are rented primarily for summer family vacations but are available at any time of the year. For more information, contact Mountain Lakes Vacation Rental, 800-610-0020 .
Feb 16, 2007

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Currahee Club on Lake Hartwell

Currahee Club, located on Lake Hartwell near Toccoa, GA, announced in December its current preferred builder team, including Bainbridge Homes, BenchCraft Development, Tallulah Construction Services and HomeSouth Properties. Aside from recognizing the community’s unique advantage as the only luxury gated golf community on Lake Hartwell, the builders consistently mentioned another attraction was having the opportunity to work with the accomplished Whitley Development Group.
Feb 15, 2007

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Hartwell Lake Properties Yard Sale

The Hartwell Lake Properties annual "HLP Charity Yard Sale" raised funds in December, 2006, for the Haven of Rest Ministries in Anderson, SC, and the Lavonia Food Pantry in Georgia. HLP employees begin organizing the yard sale in the summer. Instead of exchanging gifts at Christmas, they instead donate items and money to the fundraiser. Mike Gray, Broker-in-Charge, matches the funds raised by employees and the yard sale. The 2006 total was $4,600.
Feb 12, 2007

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High-Rise Condominium on Lake Hartwell

Watermarke, an eight-story, 74-unit condominium project, is underway on the shores of Lake Hartwell, near the intersection of Clemson Boulevard and I-85, exit 19. Prices range between $289,000-$800,000. The floor plans include 2-4 bedrooms and each unit has a private balcony. The project is the first of its kind on Lake Hartwell. Residents will have access to docks governed by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Feb 4, 2007

[ In Vacation Rentals ]
Mountain Lakes Vacation Center Launches Lake Hartwell Webcam

Click HERE to see a live view of beautiful Lake Hartwell. only a short drive away...
Dec 6, 2006

Selling Your Home During the Holiday Season

As the song says, winter may be 'the most wonderful time of the year,' but the holiday months can be anything but miraculous for sellers with property on the market. Traditionally the real estate world slows down significantly from early November through the beginning of January...
Nov 3, 2006

"First Impressions" Helps Home Sellers Outshine the Competition

Wonder how to get more showings for your home, higher offers and faster sales? It's all in the first impression...
Aug 28, 2006

Deck and Wood Care in a Drought

The combination of prolonged high temperatures and lack of adequate rain can do almost immediate damage to your new or unprotected wood. Your wood maintenance, cleaning and recoating may need to be done sooner rather than later...
Jul 25, 2006

'Modular Mansion' Finds a Home in Hall County

The Homestead is a a luxury retreat, a new 'modular mansion,' appraised at $895,000 with 6,800 square feet of living space and over 4,000-plus square feet of basement...
Jul 5, 2006

The Reverse Mortgage: For Seniors Only

Qualification for a reverse mortgage is very straight forward. All applicants must be over 62, own their home and have significant equity. Credit and income are never factors, as seniors are not required to make payments and are therefore not a “risk” to the lender...
Jun 27, 2006

Virgil Williams to Brief State and Local Leaders on Development Plans on Lake Lanier Islands

Williams, the new managing lease owner of Lake Lanier Islands Resort® will brief state and local leaders on initial development plans for Lake Lanier Islands this morning, and will discuss preliminary plans at a Leadership Breakfast that will include leaders in state government, Hall County government, City of Gainesville, tourism and Chamber of Commerce officials...
Apr 21, 2006

'Staging' is Finally Here!

Want your home to be shown more often by more agents? If you do, then 'Staging' is just what you need...
Feb 2, 2006