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Top 10 Home Safety Tips

Top 10 Home Safety Tips

The following list of the top 10 home safety tips is from the Home Safety Council. Visit their website [www.MySafeHome.org] for for home safety essentials and a virtual home safety tour

 1.  Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside every sleeping area.  Any room used for sleeping should also have a smoke alarm installed in the room.   Test them monthly. If your smoke alarms are ten years old or more, replace them. If you build or remodel your home, install fire sprinklers.

 2.  Develop a fire escape plan for your family: Point out two exits from each room, pick a meeting spot outside and hold a fire drill at least twice a year.

 3.  Always stay in the kitchen while food is cooking on the stove.

 4.  Keep all stairways, paths and walkways well lit. Use railings.

 5.  Install grab bars in bath and shower stalls, and use a non-slip mat or adhesive safety strips inside bathtubs and showers.

 6.  Post the National Poison Control Hotline number (1-800-222-1222) and other emergency numbers next to every phonei in your home.

  7.  Install child locks on all cabinets used to store dangerous items such as poisons, matches and lighters. Install carbon monoxide alarms.

  8.  Keep your water heater setting at 120 degrees Fahrenheit or less.

  9.  Install four-sided pool fencing with self-locking and self-closing gates, Fencing should completely isolate the pool from the home and be at least five feet high.

10. Constantly supervise children in or hear bodies of water such as pools,  ponds bathtubs toilets and buckets.

1 commentEric Reid • July 10 2008 10:06AM

Tips for Remodeling to Sell

Home sellers it is no longer just fresh paint and clean carpet to get a home ready to sell. You may have to complete the long delayed remodeling project to get top dollar for you home at time of sale. When you meet with your REALTOR ask them what buyers are looking for in homes and what you can do to compete in today's market.. but keep in mind Mary Whites point.

Tips for Remodeling to Sell
By Mary White
Photo: © Richard Thompson / Dreamstime

Remodeling your home to get it ready to sell doesn't have to be a painful undertaking. With some advance planning, careful consideration of what improvements will really impact the sale of your home, and wise choices, you'll be surprised at how simple remodeling can really be. Keep these three simplified solutions for remodeling to sell in mind, and you'll be pleased with the results.

Keep Your Expectations Realistic - If your house isn't in great condition and you need to sell it next week, you have to be realistic about what you can and cannot accomplish. In such a situation, you might need to do some small repairs, such as fixing your leaky sinks, and just accept that you aren't going to get top dollar for your home.

If you decide that you are going to list your home for sale in six months, you have a little more time to work with, and you might be able to realistically undertake the types of remodeling projects that can significantly increase the appeal of your home to prospective buyers.

0 commentsEric Reid • July 09 2008 01:23PM

5371 Booker T Dr Morrow GA 30260 Pre Foreclosure -- under 45K

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Residential   $ 44,444  *
#:3696655 Active Broker: RRUS01 Area: 161 Map: 2919C03
5371 Booker T Dr FMLS Neighborhoods Media: 2 #1 - 20080501095014712.pd...
City: MORROW State: GEORGIA County: CLAYTON Zip: 30260
Subdivision: Haven Park Yr Built: 1958 Age Desc: Resale
Lvls Bdrms Baths Hlf Bth
Upper 0 0 0
Main 3 1 1
Lower 0 0 0
Total 3 1 1
Lake: NONE Waterfront: 0
Stories: 1 Story Elem: MORROW
Style: Ranch Middle: MORROW
    High: MORROW
Directions: 75S to Exit 233. Lf on Jonesboro Rd / Hwy 54. Ft on Forest Pkwy. Rt on Joy Lake Rd. Lf on Booker T Dr. Brick home on Rt.
Public Remarks
First time home buyer opportunity or rental property. Three bedrooms, one full and one 1/2 bath. Hardwood floors. Four sided brick construction. Large lot. Sold As Is.
Private/Confidential Remarks
Short Sale. Broker Comm. subject to 3rd party approval. Sold 'As Is'. Call Listing Broker for addendums & disclosures.List Price is the minimum offer price.
Features
Bedroom: Bdrm On Main Lev Master Bath: None
Kitchen: Counter Top - Laminated Dining: None Setting: Other
Const: Brick 4 Sides House Faces: Unknown Tennis on Prop: No Pool: None
Parking: 2 Car Carport, Driveway Road: Paved, Public Maintain # FP: 0
Rooms: Family Room, Screened Porch
Basement: Crawl Space Home Warranty: No
Lot Size: Under 1/3 Acre Lot Desc: Level, Level Driveway, Private Backyard Lot Dimensions: 0.249
Other Descriptive Information
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Nbrhd - Street Lights
Appl - Gas Water Heater
Int - Disp Attic Stairs
Int - Hardwood Floors
Ext - Front Porch
Ext - Garden Area
Hcap - None
Fplc - None
Heat - Forced Air
Cool - Central Electric
Enrgy - None
Water - Public Water
Sewer - Septic Tank
Laundry - Laundry Room
0 commentsEric Reid • July 05 2008 10:40PM

4192 Round Stone Snellville GA 30039 Stoney Ridge Pre Foreclosure

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Residential   $ 168,000
#:3719278 Active Broker: RRUS01 Area: 65 Map: 84D6
4192 Round Stone Trl SW FMLS Neighborhoods Media: 12
City: SNELLVILLE State: GEORGIA County: GWINNETT Zip: 30039-3353
Subdivision: Stoney Ridge Yr Built: 2006 Age Desc: Resale
Lvls Bdrms Baths Hlf Bth
Upper 0 0 0
Main 3 2 0
Lower 1 0 0
Total 4 2 0
Lake: NONE Waterfront:
Stories: Split Level Elem: NORTON
Style: Traditional Middle: SNELLVILLE
    High: SOUTH GWINNETT
Directions: From Snellville: HWY 124S To Left on Telida. S/D on Left past Stop Sign. Please Mapquest or Google for additional directions.
Public Remarks
Short Sale! Great condition. Main level: master suite w/ bath, two guest rooms + guest bath, great room w/ gas fireplace, formal dining room, fully equipped Kitchen w/ Maytag appliances + large breakfast room. Partially finished terrace level w/ bedroom, laundry room, unfinished area & bath stubbed.
Private/Confidential Remarks
Short Sale: requires 3rd party bank approval. Pls advise buyer that property is As-IsOne VACANT. GO & SHOW
Features
Bedroom: Master On Main, Split Bdrm Plan Master Bath: Double Vanity, Garden Tub, Sep Tub/Shower
Kitchen: Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Counter Top - Laminated, Pantry, View To Fmly Rm Dining: Separate Dng Rm Setting: Other
Const: Frame, Vinyl House Faces: Unknown Tennis on Prop: No Pool: None
Parking: 2 Car Garage Road: Paved, Public Maintain # FP: 1
Rooms: Family Room, Other
Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partial Home Warranty: No
Lot Size: Under 1/3 Acre Lot Desc: Level, Level Driveway, Private Backyard Lot Dimensions: .1358
Other Descriptive Information
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Nbrhd - Cable Tv Avail
Nbrhd - Homeowners Assoc
Nbrhd - Sidewalk
Nbrhd - Street Lights
Nbrhd - Undergrnd Utils
Appl - Dishwasher
Appl - Elec Ovn/Rng/Ctop
Appl - Garbage Disposal
Appl - Microwave
Appl - Other
Int - 9 ft + Ceil Main
Int - Cable Modem
Int - Cathedral Ceiling
Int - Disp Attic Stairs
Int - Double Vnty Other
Int - DSL Available
Int - Trey Ceilings
Int - Walk-In Closet(s)
Int - Wall/Wall Carpet
Ext - Deck
Hcap - None
Fplc - Factory Built
Fplc - Gas Logs Remain
Fplc - Gas Starter
Fplc - In Great/Fam Room
Heat - Forced Air
Heat - Zoned
Cool - Ceiling Fans
Cool - Central Electric
Cool - Zoned
Enrgy - Thermal Pane Wdws
Water - Public Water
Sewer - Pub Swr Connectd
Laundry - Laundry Room
0 commentsEric Reid • July 05 2008 10:36PM

3584 MC Claren Way Lawrenceville GA 30044 Town Home

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Condominium   $ 164,000  *
#:3728597 Active Broker: RRUS01 Area: 64 Map: 743B2
3584 McClaren Way FMLS Neighborhoods Media: 11 #1 - Seller's Disclosure <!--<b> Web Addr: </b> <b> XXX</b>-->
City: LAWRENCEVILLE State: GEORGIA County: GWINNETT Zip: 30044-3305
Complex: McClaren Parke Yr Built: 2006 Age Desc: Resale
Lvls Bdrms Baths Hlf Bth
Upper 3 2 0
Main 0 0 1
Lower 0 0 0
Total 3 2 1
Lake Name: NONE Waterfront:
Unit #: 3584 Elem: CORLEY
Style: Twnhse/Multi-Lvl Middle: BERKMAR
    High: BERKMAR
Directions: I-85N to Pleasant Hill Rd. Rt onto Pleasant Hill heading East. Go 2.5 miles. Subdiv on Left. If you cross Cruse Rd you've gone too far. Home is in back of community.
Public Remarks
3 Bed 2.5 bath townhome. Great condition & nearly new. Lg open floorplan on main level includes spacious great room w/ fireplace, open kitchen w/ pantry & quality appliances, generous dining area and 1/2 bath. Master suite w/ garden tub, walk-in closets, sep shower. Two spacious guest rooms.
Private/Confidential Remarks
Occupied. Seller is flexible with showings, but please courtesy call Broker Office.
Features
Bedroom: Split Bdrm Plan Master Bath: Double Vanity, Garden Tub, Sep Tub/Shower
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Counter Top - Laminated, Pantry, View To Fmly Rm Dining: Dining/Great Rm
Const: Brick & Frame Unit Faces: SW Unit Desc: Interior Unit, Stepless Entry Unit Levels: 2 Type: Built as Townhouse
Parking: 1 Car Garage, Attached Road: Arch: Traditional Setting: Other # FP: 1
Rooms: Family Room
Basement: Slab/None Ownership: Fee Simple
Fees: Ext Lia/Fire Ins, Ext Maintenance, Reserve Fund Lot Dimensions:
Other Descriptive Information
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Appl - Dishwasher
Appl - Elec Ovn/Rng/Ctop
Appl - Gas Water Heater
Appl - Smoke/Fire Alarm
Int - 9 ft + Ceil Main
Int - Cable Modem
Int - Disp Attic Stairs
Int - Double Vnty Other
Int - DSL Available
Int - Entrance Foyer
Int - Hardwood Floors
Int - His & Her Closets
Int - Priv Front Entry
Int - Priv Rear Entry
Int - Walk-In Closet(s)
Int - Wall/Wall Carpet
Ext - Porch/Balcony
Ext - Yard
Hcap - Stepless Entry
Fplc - Blower
Fplc - Factory Built
Fplc - In Great/Fam Room
Amen - Cable Tv Available
Amen - Homeowners Assoc
Amen - Undergrnd Utils
Heat - Forced Air
Heat - Gas
Heat - Zoned
Cool - Ceiling Fans
Cool - Central Electric
Cool - Zoned
Enrgy - Clock Thermostat
Enrgy - Thermal Pane Wdws
Laundry - Laundry Room
Laundry - Upstairs
0 commentsEric Reid • July 05 2008 10:31PM

606 Birch River Lawrenceville GA 30044 Town House REO

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Condominium   $149,900
#:3735061 Active Broker: RRUS01 Area: 63 Map: 697E5
606 Birch River Ln NW FMLS Neighborhoods Media: 13 #1 - Virtual Tour #2 - Wells Fargo REO Atta... <!--<b> Web Addr: </b> <b> XXX</b>-->
City: LAWRENCEVILLE State: GEORGIA County: GWINNETT Zip: 30044-2851
Complex: BIRCH RIVER PARKE Yr Built: 2005 Age Desc: Resale
Lvls Bdrms Baths Hlf Bth
Upper 3 2 0
Main 0 0 1
Lower 0 0 1
Total 3 2 2
Lake Name: NONE Waterfront:
Unit #: 3 Elem: MCKENDREE
Style: Twnhse/Multi-Lvl Middle: CREEKLAND
    High: COLLINS HILL
Directions: 85N TO HWY 316, EXIT AT RIVERSIDE PKWY, GO LEFT, CROSS OVER HWY 120, PROCEED APPROX 2.5 MILES, COMMUNITY IS ON THE RIGHT.
Public Remarks
3 LVL TOWNHOME, SPACIOUS W/OVERSIZED RMS & MEDIA RM OR 4TH BDRM.CORNER F/P IN L/R.MSTR W/Pvt Bath Suite & TREY CEILINGS.PLENTY OF CABINETS IN KIT, SECURITY SYSTEM. LAWRENCEVILLE COMMUNITY. THE VERY BEST REO TOWNHOME IN LAWRENCEVILLE ... READY TO MOVE IN TODAY.
Private/Confidential Remarks
GREAT REO / Buyer must be pre-qualifed with Pamela Clements w/ Wells Fargo Office: (770) 497-6005 prior to offer submission. VACANT. GO & SHOW . LB Code 0924
Features
Bedroom: Oversized Master Master Bath: Garden Tub, Sep Tub/Shower, Other
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Cabinets Stain, Counter Top - Laminated, Island, Pantry, View To Fmly Rm Dining: Separate Dng Rm
Const: Brick 4 Sides Unit Faces: NE Unit Desc: Interior Unit Unit Levels: 2 Type: Built as Townhouse
Parking: 2 Car Garage, Assigned, Auto Garage Door Road: Arch: Traditional Setting: Other # FP: 1
Rooms: Family Room, Library/Office, Other
Basement: Bath, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry Ownership: Fee Simple
Fees: Ext Maintenance, Water/Sewer, Other Lot Dimensions: .02
Other Descriptive Information
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Appl - Dishwasher
Appl - Elec Ovn/Rng/Ctop
Appl - Garbage Disposal
Appl - Refrig Included
Appl - Self-Clean Oven
Appl - Smoke/Fire Alarm
Int - 9 ft + Ceil Main
Int - 9 ft+ Ceil Upper
Int - 2-Story Foyer
Int - Cable Modem
Int - Disp Attic Stairs
Int - DSL Available
Int - Entrance Foyer
Int - Hardwood Floors
Int - Priv Front Entry
Int - Trey Ceilings
Int - Walk-In Closet(s)
Int - Wall/Wall Carpet
Ext - Deck
Ext - Porch/Balcony
Ext - Private Backyard
Ext - Prof Landscaping
Ext - Yard
Hcap - None
Fplc - Factory Built
Fplc - Gas Logs Remain
Fplc - Gas Starter
Amen - Homeowners Assoc
Amen - Public Trans.
Amen - Undergrnd Utils
Heat - Central System
Heat - Forced Air
Heat - Gas
Cool - Ceiling Fans
Cool - Central Electric
Cool - Zoned
Enrgy - High Eff System
Enrgy - Thermal Pane Wdws
Laundry - Laundry Room
0 commentsEric Reid • July 05 2008 10:28PM

5740 Grove Point Rd ALPHARETTA GA Medlock Bridge

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Residential   $ 412,000  *
#:3740702 Active Broker: RRUS01 Area: 14 Map: 648J6
5740 Grove Point Rd FMLS Neighborhoods Media: 10 #1 - Seller's Disclosure
City: ALPHARETTA State: GEORGIA County: FULTON Zip: 30022-6079
Subdivision: Medlock Bridge Yr Built: 1988 Age Desc: Resale
Lvls Bdrms Baths Hlf Bth
Upper 3 2 0
Main 1 1 0
Lower 0 0 0
Total 4 3 0
Lake: NONE Waterfront:
Stories: 2 Stories Elem: MEDLOCK BRIDGE
Style: Traditional Middle: AUTREY MILL
    High: NORTHVIEW
Directions: NORTH ON 141(MEDLOCK BRIDGE) CROSS OVER STATE BRIDGE RD. LEFT IB GROVE POINT (MEDLOCK BRIDGE SUBDIV) ACROSS FROM ST.IVES CC
Public Remarks
BRICK TRADTIONAL HOME WELL MAINTAINED HARWOODS ON BOTH THE MAIN LEVEL AND 2ND FLOOR BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN WITH TONS OF UPGRADES / GRANITE COUNTER TOPS / TUMBLED MARBLE / STAINLESS STEEL APP. NEWLY PAINTED IN SIDE AND OUT NEW ROOF FENCED PRIVATE BACKYARD -- NORTHVIEW SCHOOLS..GREAT VALUE.
Private/Confidential Remarks
Owner Occupied. Pls call broker for showing instructions.
Features
Bedroom: Bdrm On Main Lev Master Bath: Double Vanity, Garden Tub, Sep Tub/Shower, Whirlpool Tub
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Cabinets Other, Counter Top - Stone, Island, Pantry Dining: Seats 12+, Separate Dng Rm Setting: Other
Const: Brick 3 Sides House Faces: South Tennis on Prop: No Pool: None
Parking: 2 Car Garage, Attached, Auto Garage Door, Side/Rear Entry Road: Paved, Public Maintain # FP: 1
Rooms: Exercise Room, Family Room, Recreation Room, Separate Lvng Rm
Basement: Finished, Interior Entry, Partial Home Warranty: No
Lot Size: 1/3 to 1/2 Acre Lot Desc: Level, Level Driveway, Private Backyard Lot Dimensions: 0
Other Descriptive Information
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Nbrhd - Club House
Nbrhd - Homeowners Assoc
Nbrhd - Park
Nbrhd - Playground
Nbrhd - Street Lights
Nbrhd - Swimming Pool
Nbrhd - Tennis Lighted
Nbrhd - Undergrnd Utils
Appl - Dishwasher
Appl - Double Ovens
Appl - Elec Ovn/Rng/Ctop
Appl - Garbage Disposal
Appl - Gas Water Heater
Appl - Microwave
Appl - Sec System Owned
Appl - Self-Clean Oven
Appl - Smoke/Fire Alarm
Int - 9 ft + Ceil Main
Int - 2-Story Foyer
Int - Cable Modem
Int - Disp Attic Stairs
Int - Double Vnty Other
Int - DSL Available
Int - Entrance Foyer
Int - Hardwood Floors
Int - Trey Ceilings
Int - Walk-In Closet(s)
Ext - Deck
Ext - Fenced Yard
Ext - Garden Area
Hcap - None
Fplc - Gas Logs Remain
Fplc - Gas Starter
Heat - Gas
Heat - Zoned
Cool - Central Electric
Cool - Zoned
Enrgy - Attic Vent Fans
Water - Public Water
Sewer - Pub Swr Connectd
Laundry - Laundry Room
Dock - None
Boathse - None
2 commentsEric Reid • July 05 2008 10:23PM

LOOK Who Made the TOP 10 ...!!!!

MONEY MAGAZINE BEST PLACES TO LIVE 2007  

And the winners are... And the winners are... Some places have everything any family could want - economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a sense of community. See the top 10 Great American Towns - including homes for sale and million-dollar homes. (more)

1. Middleton, WI 6. Papillion, NE
2. Hanover, NH 7. Milton, MA
3. Louisville, CO 8. Chaska, MN
4. Lake Mary, FL 9. Nether Providence, PA
5. Claremont, CA 10. Suwanee, GA
See the top 100

If you are looking to buy or sell in Swanee GA or in the Greater Gwinnett Georgia area give me call !

6 commentsEric Reid • July 03 2008 02:37PM

Looking For Something to do this July 4th in Georgia .??!!

Just a short list of things to do this weekend in Good Old Georgia,I am sure I did not get them all so feel free to add your July 4th weekend event.

Regardless of how and were you spend this Holiday Weekend, enjoy Friends, Family, and all the wonderful freedoms we share and stay safe. Leave the Fire Works to the professionals... it has been a summer and grass fires happen quickly and can quickly lead to house fires.

 

July 04, 2008
Fourth of July Festival & Fireworks

Auburn, Georgia

Come Celebrate with us, Music, Games, Food, All types Vendors, Fun for Everyone, ending with Fireworks!  770-963-4002

 

July 04, 2008
Fourth in the Park

Marietta, Georgia

80 Arts & Crafts booth, festival food, entertainment and a large children's area
 770-423-1330

 

July 04, 2008
Pride of Pike 4th of July

Zebulon, Georgia

Live Music, Fireworks, Food, Children Activities. Fun for the Whole Family!
 770-567-2029

 

July 04, 2008
4th of July Celebration

Nashville, Georgia

Free Inflatable Water Park for Kids, Vendors, Food, Live Ent. & Fireworks
 229-686-2154

 

July 04, 2008
July 4th Fireworks and Festivities

Alpharetta, Georgia

Celebrate this traditional event with City band, games, food, and specticular fireworks!
 678-297-0102

 

July 04, 2008
Celebrate Braselton Festival

Braselton, Georgia

Parade at 10am. Fireworks at dusk. All types of vendors - food, arts/crafts, antiques, jewelry, purses.
 706-654-5551

 

July 05, 2008
Crape Myrtle Festival

Marshallville, Georgia

Arts- entertainment in historic Marshallville amid blooming Crape Myrtles on the Andersonville Trail
 478-967-2145

 

July 05, 2008
Summer Red Neck Games

East Dublin, Georgia

Fireworks Show, Entertainment , Mud Pit Belly Flop, Bobbin for pigs feet , Red neck Idol, Vendors,
 478-237-3140

 

July 05, 2008
RHRA Family Festival

Richmond Hill, Georgia

RHRA Ol' Time Family Festival &BBQ featuring the Paul Bunyon Lumber Jack Show is filled with food and fun
912-756-3824

July 05 -July 06, 2008
What's In The Bag Car Show

LaGrange, Georgia

100 plus cars of all types set out for show.
 706-442-1058

 

 

And Still More GOINGS ONS Links

 

Atlanta

July

Villa Rica

2nd Annual Fireworks Display

 

Free

Atlanta

July

Atlanta

AirTran Airways 4th of July at Lenox Square

1960

Free

Atlanta

July

Stone Mountain

Annie Butchart Memorial Concert

2005

 

Atlanta

July

Conyers

Fabulous Fourth

 

$

Atlanta

July

Stone Mountain

Fantastic Fourth Celebration

 

 

Atlanta

July

Atlanta

National Black Arts Festival

 

 

Atlanta

July

Macon

Peach State Pigskin Preview

 

$

Atlanta

July

Atlanta

Peachtree Road Race

1969

 

Atlanta

July

Atlanta

WSB Salute 2 America Parade

1960

Free

 

1 commentEric Reid • July 03 2008 09:46AM

Foreclosure Homes / Short Sale Homes Report Georgia July 2nd

Foreclosure Homes / Short Sale Homes Report

Cities of Decatur, Tucker, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Duluth, Buford, Lawrenceville, Dacula, Grayson, Snellville, Loganville, Suwanee, Norcross, Winder, Atlanta , Lilburn and Greater Metro Atlanta

This list is updated daily Due to the nature of Foreclosure Homes and Short Sale Home, Buyers should act quickly

FOR A PEACH OF A DEAL ON A SHORT SALE CLICK ABOVE

FOR A FORECLOSURE A DEAL CLICK ABOVE

For all Your Real Estate Needs Call!

Eric Reid, Managing Broker Renaissance Realty Group Inc.
Office: 404-921-2067 x 102 Fax: 770-513-4443

0 commentsEric Reid • July 02 2008 09:15AM