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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.

	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

	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

	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

	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

	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

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2. Hanover, NH	7. Milton, MA
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4. Lake Mary, FL	9. Nether Providence, PA
5. Claremont, CA	10. Suwanee, GA
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If you are looking to buy or sell in Swanee GA or in the Greater Gwinnett Georgia area give me call !

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

 

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

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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