<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Augusta Georgia Real Estate News &amp; Listings Presented By Mason &amp; Mary Barrett</title><link>http://www.masonbarrett.com</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:06:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Rocking Chair Front Porch &amp; 2-Car Garage!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/596-Cherokee-Drive-North-Augusta-South-Carolina/i/244188/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Well-maintained ranch-style home with double attached garage and rocking chair front porch. Vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, double-paned windows, breakfast room with bay window, formal dining area, separate laundry room, screened porch, wooded lot with privacy fence in back.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/596-Cherokee-Drive-North-Augusta-South-Carolina</link><guid>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/596-Cherokee-Drive-North-Augusta-South-Carolina</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:27:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Find in Columbia County!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/434-Halifax-Drive-Martinez-Georgia/i/240561/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Cedar sided A Frame with lots of charm! Vaulted ceilings and loft overlooking living area. New large front deck! Sunroom with hot tub overlooking wooded yard. New tile floor. Outbuilding. A GREAT FIND!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/434-Halifax-Drive-Martinez-Georgia</link><guid>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/434-Halifax-Drive-Martinez-Georgia</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:13:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Best Lot in The Neighborhood!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/401-Fifth-Street-Jackson-South-Carolina/i/240121/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Updated brick ranch. Newer roof and HVAC. Formal Dining Room and Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room and Den/Sunroom. The best corner lot in Jackson!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/401-Fifth-Street-Jackson-South-Carolina</link><guid>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/401-Fifth-Street-Jackson-South-Carolina</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:11:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Completely Remodeled!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/227-Shetland-Jackson-South-Carolina/i/240120/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>TOTALLY REMODELED AND LIKE NEW. NEW APPLIANCES, CARPET, TILE, KITCHEN. NEW DECK. HOME SITS ON LARGE LOT WITH PLENTY OF PRIVACY. ONE OF THE LARGEST LOTS IN NEIGHBORHOOD. GARAGE. NICE SHADE TREE IN FRONT. BEST DEAL IN NEIGHBORHOOD!!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/227-Shetland-Jackson-South-Carolina</link><guid>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/227-Shetland-Jackson-South-Carolina</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:37:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Home...Convenient Location!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/275-Sudlow-Ridge-North-Augusta-South-Carolina/i/240119/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Well-maintained and updated home on Cul-de-Sac lot! Premium laminate flooring, french doors, newer microwave, and lots of ceiling fans. Rocking chair front porch, newer roof and privacy fenced yard with 14x12 storage shed. Best deal in the neighborhood!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/275-Sudlow-Ridge-North-Augusta-South-Carolina</link><guid>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/275-Sudlow-Ridge-North-Augusta-South-Carolina</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:11:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beautifully Maintained in West Lake!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/619-Sawgrass-Dr-Martinez-Georgia/i/232483/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt;">
<p>ONE OF THE CLEANEST, MOST WELL MAINTAINED AND UP-TO-DATE HOMES IN WEST LAKE!HARD COAT STUCCO, LOW MAINTENANCE YARD AND HOUSE! PRIVATE PATIO WITH GORGEOUS GREENERY, TWO-STORY EUROPEAN STYLE BUILT BY JIMMY GARREN IN THE COURTYARDS. 10' CEILINGS DOWN, SPACIOUS ROOMS, HEAVY MOULDINGS &amp; CHAIR RAIL, SPACIOUS KITCHEN W/CENTER ISLAND, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, ELEC COOKTOP AND DOUBLE OVEN, HARDWOOD FLOORS, CERAMIC TILE, 12X27 PATIO/COURTYARD OFF GREAT ROOM, ATTIC STORAGE (WALK-IN AND PULL DOWN STAIRS), TREY CEILING IN GRTRM. 2-CAR GARAGE WALLED IN. CLEAN SPACE CRAWL SPACE ENCAPSULATION SYSTEM AND MUCH MORE. NICE!!</p>
</span></span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/619-Sawgrass-Dr-Martinez-Georgia</link><guid>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/619-Sawgrass-Dr-Martinez-Georgia</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:41:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Well-Maintained...Convenient Location!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/3913-Augusta-Rd-Bath-South-Carolina/i/229431/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>VERY WELL-MAINTAINED HOME WITH BEAUTIFUL HARDWOODS, LARGE KITCHEN &amp; LARGE MASTER BEDROOM. THE SPACIOUS MASTER BATH IS ONE THAT YOU WILL LOVE TO COME HOME TO AFTER A LONG DAY WITH A SEPARATE SHOWER &amp; JETTED TUB. THERE ARE TWO SCREENED-IN PORCHES AND LOW-MAINTENANCE VINYL SIDING EXTERIOR. MINUTES FROM AIKEN AND AUGUSTA.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/3913-Augusta-Rd-Bath-South-Carolina</link><guid>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/3913-Augusta-Rd-Bath-South-Carolina</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 16:54:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Commercial Building...Lots of Potential!!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/2395-Augusta-Rd-Gloverville-South-Carolina/i/229335/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Great location for the money on Augusta Rd.! Benefit from the influx of traffic that will come from the extension of 520. Open Floor Plan. Bath and Laundry Area. Could be Meeting Room, Church, Retail, School, Gym....</p>]]></description><link>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/2395-Augusta-Rd-Gloverville-South-Carolina</link><guid>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/2395-Augusta-Rd-Gloverville-South-Carolina</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 23:53:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wooded Lot in Savannah Barony</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/74-Shoals-Way-Court-Lot-32-North-Augusta-South-Carolina/i/229332/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Build your dream home on beautiful wooded lot in one of North Augusta's most exclusive neighborhoods!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/74-Shoals-Way-Court-Lot-32-North-Augusta-South-Carolina</link><guid>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/74-Shoals-Way-Court-Lot-32-North-Augusta-South-Carolina</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 23:43:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beautifully Remodled...High End Features!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/209-Sycamore-New-Ellenton-South-Carolina/i/229331/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>AMAZING REHAB BY 25 YEAR VETERAN CONTRACTOR! NEW KITCHEN WITH TOP OF THE LINE CUSTOM CABINETS SELF CLOSING DRAWERS. CERAMIC TILE AND BEAUTIFUL HARD WOODS THROUGHOUT! NEW LIGHT FIXTURES AND OIL RUBBED BRONZE DOOR HARDWARE. NEW ARCHITECTURAL ROOF. NEW ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS. FRESH PAINT. CROWN MOLDING. SPACIOUS LAUNDRY ROOM. FLAT LEVEL LOT W FENCED IN BACK YARD LOTS OF PRIVACY W WOODS ON ONE SIDE</p>]]></description><link>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/209-Sycamore-New-Ellenton-South-Carolina</link><guid>http://www.masonbarrett.com/property/209-Sycamore-New-Ellenton-South-Carolina</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 23:32:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I Buy a Home Now?</title><description><![CDATA[<p>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!</p>
<p>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!</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.masonbarrett.com/Blog/Should-I-Buy-A-Home-Now</link><guid>http://www.masonbarrett.com/Blog/Should-I-Buy-A-Home-Now</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>