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Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier Islands Resort

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Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier Island Resort

Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!

The holidays are upon us indeed. Even if it does just seem like we put the decorations away a couple weeks ago! And so the quest begins for that perfect gift for that someone special, and what to do with those holiday relatives that are coming your way.

Enter Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier Island Resort. Now first as a disclaimer, I have to admit I have never made it to this event. Shame on me. But, I’m still going to tell you about it in hopes that if I don’t make this year, you’ll e-mail me pictures and I’ll post them! He He!  But this seven mile drive filled with holiday light displays is sure to put you in the holiday mood. (Some people might need a double dose this year!)  At the end of the tour, you can visit the Holiday Village for a visit with Jolly Old Saint Nick himself, hot chocolate and carnival rides and games!

If you are an adult, but still a kid at heart, and have no kids, (whew) maybe an overnight stay at the Legacy Lodge and Conference Center might be something to consider. Hey, maybe THAT’s the perfect gift you been looking for?

The festive display of lights began November 20th, and runs through December 30th, from 5-10pm Nightly. The cost is $40 per car (Monday-Thursday except December 20-25 a.k.a Holiday rush) and $60 per car Friday and Saturday (weekend rush)

Now, timing is everything, right? Well it just happens that today in my Groupon deal….it’s Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier! Check out this Groupon Offer and I hope you are able to snag this deal of only $29 per car!!!!

For more information about the Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier, or a package to include that overnight getaway at Legacy Lodge, check these links!

Happy Holidays from Thomas Ramon Realty!

Visiting Atlanta Open Houses This Weekend? Get Prepared!

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Visiting Atlanta Open Houses This Weekend? Get Prepared!

Leesa, my good friend from Wake Forest, NC has some great tips for those Buyers that are out looking at homes during an Open House! If you are looking at Atlanta GA Open Houses this weekend, take note!

Always remember, the agent hosting the Open House is working for the Seller (in most cases) and you should have your own agent to represent you as well. If you don’t have an agent for your Midtown Atlanta Condo purchase, give me a call and I’ll be happy to explain the importance of having a Buyer Brokerage Agreement and a real estate broker representing YOU!

Via Leesa L. Finley -Wake Forest NC REALTOR® Wake Forest NC & Raleigh NC Real Estate (Circa Properties – Your Wake Forest NC Homes Specialist): 

Visiting Open Houses This Weekend?  Get Prepared!

If you are thinking about touring some Open Houses this weekend then it must mean that you Wake Forest NC Open Housesare finally ready to purchase a home.  Whether it is your first home or this is your second or third home Open Houses are a great way to get out and explore some new neighborhoods.  But, you have to be prepared!

There are a few things that you’ll want to keep in mind when you visit Open Houses and a few questions that you’ll want to ask:

  1. Be sure to have a few of your Buyer’s Agents business cards with you if you are not touring the Open Houses with your agent.  The agent holding the Open House works strictly for the seller, don’t let them tell you any different, so you’ll want to establish up front that you have exclusive Buyer’s Representation.
  2. Take a camera and a notepad with you. With the permission of the agent holding the Open House you may want to take a few pictures to view at a later time.  While there will most likely be informational pieces made available to you at the Open House it is always a good idea to take notes of things that most interest you or that you dislike.  Be sure to label the house that you are taking notes on so as not to get confused later.
  3. Open drawers and doors! I have seen way too many buyers tour Open Houses and they were afraid to open anything.  Go ahead, it’s an Open House – open the drawers and doors!
  4. Bring Your Questions! While the agent at the Open House represents the sellers there are still a few questions that you can ask without giving away your negotiating stance.
  • You’ll want to ask if there are any Homeowners Association Dues and, if so, how much per month are they and what do they cover?
  • You’ll want to ask if the property is city water and sewer or if it is a private well and septic.
  • If important to you, what schools are assigned to this location?
  • Where are the local amenities located if there are any such as the pool, tennis courts, playground, etc.
  • Why is this home “better” than the home down the street that is for sale?
  • How long has the home been on the market?
  • Where are the nearest public services located such as the post office, fire station, police station, hospital, etc.

You get the idea – don’t be afraid to ask questions! Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make – you may make it more than once but regardless, it is one of the most biggest financial decisions you’ll make and it needs to “feel right”.  The only way that’s going to happen is if you ask the questions that are important to YOU!  So, sit down before you start touring tomorrow or Sunday and really have a heart to heart with yourself and others involved in this with you – what is important to YOU!

Oh, and my last piece of advice??? Wear comfortable shoes!!!!! It can get very tiring if you plan on visiting more than two homes.  Other that that – HAVE FUN and I hope you find your dream home!  If you are wanting to find some Open Houses in Wake Forest NC this weekend don’t miss my cool Open House Tool!  All the latest Open Houses are there directly from the Multiple Listing Service.  It’s FREE so go for it!

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Checklist For Cash Buyers

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Checklist For Cash Buyers

Here in Atlanta,Georgia when you are purchasing a home using a lender, much of the “investigation” is done on your behalf by your lender. Of course, if they are loaning you money on a home, the want to make sure they know as much about it as possible.

But, suppose you are a cash buyer. Who’s looking out for you? Well, your real estate broker can assist you to a certain extent based on law, but much of the due diligence now falls directly on YOU.

So, what should you be looking for? Here’s a list of items to keep in mind. Keep in mind that some of these may or may not apply, depending on whether you are purchasing a Single Family home or a condominium.

  1. Owner’s Title Insurance — This is MUST have, especially if you are buying a foreclosed or short sale property. This insurance does just what it says…protects you from any title issues that could come up in the future.
  2. Termite Inspection — May or may not be needed in a condo, but certainly in a house. This would be an issue in a condominium if it is a community that has ground floor units, is older or has significant wood in its construction. The homeowners association should have coverage for this, another thing you want to verify.
  3. Water Bills — Again, more for the single family home. A significant monthly bill could mean you have a leak, and it may be underground where you can’t see it. A costly repair later on if not found now.
  4. Flood Zone Determination — Again, for a condominium, this would be important if you are on a first or second floor, and there is any type of stream even remotely close to the community or your building. A flood in the Atlanta area this past year damaged homes that were NOT in a flood plain, and without insurance, the homeowners were not able to get insurance to pay for the damage.
  5. Hazard Insurance — In most real estate contracts, there is a clause that covers what happens to the property AND the contract should the home be damaged. But you want your own insurance coverage the moment you close on the property. If you were using a lender, this would of been covered as part of your loan payment, but not when you purchase with cash!
  6. Home Inspection– A must for ANY property, condo or single family home. Simply do not purchase a home without first having this done. Even new construction can have issues you may not see and an inspector will. Better to resolve before you buy than after.
  7. Appraisal– Just because you are paying cash does not mean you should not know exactly what the property is worth!! Another wise investment prior to your purchase to make sure you are not paying more than you should.
  8. Survey– Not necessary in a condominium, but a MUST in single family or multi-family homes. You want to know where the property lines are, and if there may be any easements that you are not aware of. (Just try to put in the new pool if there is a sewer line running through your back yard and you never knew it!)
  9. Homeowner’s Association– First, you want to know if one exists (single family) and then you want to know the rules and any membership fees there may be. Also, are those fees mandatory (for sure in a condominium, possible in a single family home) and how much are they and what do they cover. Are there any pending assessments from the Association that you could be responsible for? How stable is the association and do they have monies in reserve for bad debts, repairs, etc.

These are the major items you want to keep in mind if you are paying cash. If you have questions about your Atlanta Real Estate purchase, give me a call!

Selig, others, ride Kia wave in LaGrange  

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By Rachel Tobin

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Selig Enterprises, one of Atlanta’s largest real estate companies, is chasing the economic wave created by Kia Motors in west Georgia. And Selig surely won’t be alone as more developers see opportunity in what is becoming a manufacturing mecca around the Korean automaker.

Kia SorentoJust as Kia recently announced it will hire another 1,000 workers, Selig and joint venture partner Standing Tree Land Co. unveiled plans for a huge retail, hotel and residential development to include an outlet mall. The $400- to $600-million project would be built on about 305 acres of rolling hills they have under contract in LaGrange.

The partnership would act as master developer for a planned outlet mall, a power center, a grocery-anchored center, a medical office building, apartments and several hotels, said Bob Riddle, an executive vice president with Selig.

“This whole thing is driven by the Kia plant,” Riddle said. “They have 3,000 employees and there were 6,000 or 7,000 second-tier employees created in the last year through Kia suppliers.”

The area also has outdated housing stock left from its textile mill days, said Jeanne Charbonneau, a spokeswoman for West Point-based Greater Valley Group. Her development firm was one of the first to plan housing, offices and shops around the plant that is near the Alabama state line.

“There’s so much opportunity, no one developer can fill the need,” she said.

Tom Hall, LaGrange’s city manager, said developers from Atlanta and Chicago visiting the area now have a greater incentive to develop there.

Voters recently approved a referendum to authorize creative funding mechanisms for economic development, such as tax allocation districts, he said. Atlanta has been using tax allocation districts for years to spur development.

“Very few TAD referendums have passed in Georgia. Ours passed by a very good margin on the promise to expand the retail base for shopping amenities and jobs,” Hall said. “All we’re doing now is fulfilling that commitment.”

LaGrange, with 30,000 residents, could use the shops, he said. Many now drive to Newnan, Columbus or Alabama to do their shopping, he said. No one opposed the project when it was presented publicly in November, he said.

The Selig group hopes TAD bond money will help pay for infrastructure improvements for the LaGrange project, Riddle said. The area around the plant loses an estimated $100 million in sales because it lacks stores, he said. And outlet malls tend to become destinations; he estimated one in LaGrange could attract up to 2 million visitors annually.

If the project moves forward on schedule, Riddle said the first store could open as early as 2013.

via ajc.com

This will be worth watching to see if it develops! I suspect with the Selig’s involved, it will!

VIEWPOINT MIDTOWN ATLANTA GA CONDO FOR RENT

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Viewpoint Midtown 1 Bedroom For Rent
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$1,400
Condominium
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1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Interior: 762 sqft
Location
855 Peachtree Street, NE
1404
Atlanta, GA 30308
USA
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