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NICK HAS GRADUATED!!!  We are so proud of Nick and his family!  He worked very hard during the past 5 months and has a bright future ahead of him as a result.  It was an honor and a privledge to be a part of his training and the program at Fort Gordon.  Unfortunately,  while I did get to attend the awards ceremony Saturday morning, I wasn't able to attend the Graduation later in the afternoon due to a conflict.  However, I was nearly moved to tears during the awards ceremony at the Bell Auditorium where I saw Nick and so many other Cadets march across the stage.  One of the coolest parts of the ceremony was the entrance of the Cadets into the Auditorium when they marched to an Enya song "Only Time"  I must say I was surprised to hear the song with such a haunting melody at a military related function.  It was a somber occasion and I know I wasn't the only one who felt the sense of pride that filled the room  Good Luck, Nick...and you know we'll be talking again soon.  This is just the beginning!

 UPGRADED EVERYWHERE! DOUBLE SIZE LOT! GRANITE COUNTERS, HARDWOOD FLOORS AND TILE, OIL RUBBED BRONZE FIXTURES, HIGH BATHROOM VANITIES (DOUBLE) AND TOILETS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, SMOOTH-TOP RANGE, VAULTED CEILING, SCREENED BACK PORCH, GARDEN TUB AND SEPARATE SHOWER, WATER CLOSET, CROWN MOLDING, EAT-IN KITCHEN AND FORMAL DINING ROOM. SECURITY SYSTEM, SPRINKLER SYSTEM FRONT AND BACK, PRIVACY FENCE.

For more pictures and info click 3104 Camden Way

 ALL BRICK RANCH WITH ONE CAR GARAGE! ROOF 2 YEARS NEW! NEW FURNACE! BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS DINING ROOM COULD EASILY BE 4TH BEDROOM KITCHEN WITH BAR LOOKING INTO EAT-IN KITCHEN. THIS HOME IS VERY WELL MAINTAINED. NO CITY TAXES! A LOT OF HOME FOR THE MONEY. For info on 100% financing with USDA contact us today!

For pictures and more click 146 Victory Ln.

 SPECTACULAR VIEW OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER! ARGUABLY THE BEST VIEW IN NORTH AUGUSTA! STATELY HOME ON LARGE LOT WITH APPROX. 1 ACRE LOT!. ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLE ROOF ONLY 4 YEARS OLD, DOUBLE DECK MADE OF TIMBER TECH COMPOSITE DECKING, OUTSIDE SHOWER AND UTILITY SINK. GAS GRILL, LARGE WINDOWS PROVIDE GREAT VISIBILITY AND LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT. HARDWOOD FLRS, HUGE WALK-IN CLOSET!! GRANITE AND TILE COUNTERTOPS, KITCHEN ILSE, PANTRY, UPGRADED BATHROOMS, SEPARATED HIS AND HER VANITY, WATER CLOSET, JETTED TUB, FRESH PAINT INSIDE AND OUT, 38X17 PARTIALLY COVERED UPPERDECK, 27X17 LOWER DECK. 22X10 BASEMENT/WORK SHOP! NICE TRAIL DOWN TO THE RIVER. AREA DOWN BY THE RIVER FOR RECREATION, GARDENING, OR WHAT HAVE YOU! NEIGHBORHOOD ADJACENT TO THE FAMOUS GREENWAY WALKING/RIDING TRAIL....EASY TO GET TO! THIS HOME HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND IS A PLEASURE TO TOUR!!

To View Pictures and more click 841 Riverbluff Dr. North Augusta, SC 29841

I'm now a Mentor for Youth ChalleNGe Academy at Fort Gordon.  It's a program designed for "at risk" youth to give them training that will help them lead successful lives.  They go through a boot camp and are taught discipline.  They can get their GED and participate in a variety of other extra curricular activities.....they even have a drama club!  The duration of the program is relatively short....less than 6 months.  As far as the Mentor goes, we meet with them twice a month for 4 hours (we can take them off base) and provide moral support.  They have no other contact with the outside world other than weekly calls to parents so they are very excited when their mentor picks them up!  They do get a Thanksgiving and Christmas break.  When I pick up my Cadet he is sure to gorge himself at some point in the 4 hour period as they don't allow any "bad food" on base and its considered contraband.  If a cadet were caught with a snicker bar hidden in the barracks he/she would be diciplined!  When we go out he is required to be in uniform but doesn't seem to mind too much.  To be accepted in the program the youth has to apply and have the support of his guardians. To become a mentor I was asked by his parents and then I had to have a background check.  They called my peers and co-workers and asked them questions like "is he mentally stable.......on drugs"........that sort of thing.  Maybe not good questions to be asking those who know me best!!  Anyway....somehow I was cleared :)  I'm proud to be making a difference by volunteering and investing in this young man's life.  He is learning all about CSRA Real Estate, budgeting, God, and other things that I like to talk about.  I'm learning about Eminem for example! 

I have a new listing in Chimney Hill Subdivision in Evans, Ga.  It's a very good deal....all brick home built on a crawlspace. (many builders build on slabs, not because their better, but because they're cheaper!)...more on this later.  It has 4 bedrooms, a huge side-entry garage......my own mother insisted on not buying a home with a "front loader"  because she didn't want everyone to see her junk from the street!  A nice BIG back yard with a privacy fence, newer architechural shingles, Hardwood floors, granite countertops, and lots of other upgrades.  I mean what builder puts a whole house fan in anymore unless you request it and he charges an arm and a leg?!  Stainless appliances!  The Seller paid 200K for this home in '07 but you can STEAL this home for 172K!  Call me today if you know anyone who would like to get a great deal!  It's also very close to some of the best shopping areas and great schools.  North Ridge Subdivision connects to this one and those homes go for 250K and up.  When I saw this home I literally wished I hadn't bought 2 months earlier!  I just love the idea of walking into instant equity don't you?  Especially in this market.....when you go to sell and it's sooner than you thought, it's alot easier if you got a great deal.  Of course..I specialize in helping people find great deals!

I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.