Fairfield Plantation wants to Keep Their Local Precinct
Some Fairfield Plantation residents are protesting Carroll County’s plan to close Fairfield’s voting precinct and move voters there to nearby precincts in Sandhill and Hulett. Becky Deese, the c… via Fairfield wants to keep precinct FairField Plantation Villa Rica, GA Real Estate Expert List! Buy! Sell! This is not your ordinary West Atlanta real estate brokerage. Unlike most real estate companies that force you to do things one way or their way, we believe you should have choices to pick and choose what best fits your individual needs. We are always looking for new ways to make and West Atlanta real estate more efficient AND without sacrificing quality or service. If you’re looking to buy a home in West Atlanta or sell your existing West Atlanta property, we will be happy to take care of your real estate needs. Our mission is to provide outstanding customer service while utilizing the best practices and systems available. For more information about List! Buy! Sell! West Atlanta real estate services and how we can best serve you, please fill out the online contact form or give us call today! Chip Hurst Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta 770.294.9976 Mobile Chip.Hurst@WestAtlantaRealEstate.com www.WestAtlantaRealEstate.com Map of FairField Plantation Villa Rica, GA View Larger Map
Caroll County, GA New Home Sales Continue to Dip but Resales are On the Rise
I read an interesting article today in the Times- Georgian about new home sales continuing to dip but resales are on the rise. “The new home market is nearly non-existent in Carroll County, but sales of pre-existing homes is looking up, according to a local real estate official. This news mirrors a Monday U.S. Department of Commerce report that new home sales fell to a six-month low in August and are on pace for the worst year since the government began keeping records a half century ago. In Carroll County only 17 building permits for new home construction have been issued so far this year, according to the county’s Codes and Community Development office.” Current Caroll County, GA new home sales are on the down from last year this time as depicted in this graph below. Caroll County, GA Real Estate Expert List! Buy! Sell! This is not your ordinary West Atlanta real estate brokerage. Unlike most real estate companies that force you to do things one way or their way, we believe you should have choices to pick and choose what best fits your individual needs. We are always looking for new ways to make and West Atlanta real estate more efficient AND without sacrificing quality or service. If you’re looking to buy a home in West Atlanta or sell your existing West Atlanta property, we will be happy to take care of your real estate needs. Our mission is to provide outstanding customer service while utilizing the best practices and systems available. For more information about List! Buy! Sell! West Atlanta real estate services and how we can best serve you, please fill out the online contact form or give us call today! Chip Hurst Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta 770.294.9976 Mobile Chip.Hurst@WestAtlantaRealEstate.com www.WestAtlantaRealEstate.com Carroll County, GA Map View Larger Map
Mini Horse Farm on 9.85 acres near Douglasville and Carrollton
Are Your A Horse Lover? Listed at $199,900 Calling all cowboys! Recently listed in West Atlanta and only 40 minutes that Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, 15 minutes to Douglasville, Ga and 25 minutes to Carrollton, Ga. Home features a beautiful tract of land that backs up to a large timber tract that provides a buffer and peace and quiet. Sitting on rolling hills, this 9.85 acres mini horse farm is fully enclosed with barbed wire fence and can have two separate pastures. The amenites include a stable that can hold 2 horses, a bunk house, a pole barn and a storage building. The interior is an updated farm house that has a front and back covered porch, large country kitchen with granite tops, large breakfast area, masonary fireplace, large island, pantry, hardwood floors and pine tongue and groove ceiling. The main floor also features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, optional rooms that can pose as a study or bedroom. There is a large bonus room over the garage and there is an unfinished basement. The exterior is made of white easy maintained vinyl siding with wooden decks and porches. The utilites serving the home are a deep well and electrical furnace and air conditioner. This home is serviced by a septic tank. This home is in Carroll County, Ga and sits just yards from the Douglas County line surrounded by like properties on similar sized lots sitting in a rural area off of Hwy 5 on Mt. Zion Church Rd before the St Andrews Golf community. West Atlanta Real Estate Experts List! Buy! Sell! This is not your ordinary Brokerage. Unlike most real estate companies that force you to do things one way or their way, we believe you should have choices to pick and choose what best fits your individual needs. We are always looking for new ways to make and West Atlanta real estate more efficient AND without sacrificing quality or service. If you’re looking to buy a home in West Atlanta or sell your existing West Atlanta property, we will be happy to take care of your real estate needs. Our mission is to provide outstanding customer service while utilizing the best practices and systems available. For more information about West Atlanta Real Estate services and how we can best serve you, please fill out the online contact form or give us call today! Chip Hurst Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta 770.294.9976 Mobile Hurstch@bellsouth.net www.WestAtlantaRealEstate.com Map of 284 Mt Zion Church Rd, Whitesburg, Ga30185 View Larger Map
The Appraisal Contingency
Do I Need An Appraisal Contingency With the current state of the real estate market, you as a buyer, can be on the not so friendly end of the appraiser’s opinion on the home you are trying to purchase. So what are your options of an appraisal the misses the mark? Will the lender still lend the money? Is the deal dead if the home does not appraise? On every real estate transaction I put together when representing the buyer, I make sure we have an appraisal contingency in place. What does it do? The appraisal contingency makes the offer subject to the appraisal meaning that if the house does not appraise for the contract price then the lender won’t lend the money and you can’t buy the house. That wouldn’t be a good thing. In our Georgia Realtor contracts, it allows for our appraisal contingency to have a certain amount of time to complete an appraisal. I usually ask for a comfortable amount of time to have the appraisal ordered, performed and then reviewed by the lender and their underwriters. When asking for the time initially in negotiating a deal you need to allow for the negotiation time as well as a few weeks afterward but before the closing date. So if we are going to close in 45 days then we would try to have the seller agree to a 30-40 day time period for our appraisal. With the lending regulations that have changed recently, lenders can’t typically choose the appraiser and neither can you if you are financing the deal. That appraiser is usually on the lender’s approved list and only one will do your appraisal. The appraisal will be ordered by your lender so you don’t have to make the call. Once the appraisal has been completed you will know really quickly if there is appraisal issues from your lender and here is where action is necessary on you as the buyer. If the appraisal is very low there may be an impasse and the seller may never agree to reduce that low but it will depend on the seller’s motivation as to whether additional negotiations are going to take place. How Does The Appraisal Contingency Safegaurds You 1. Allowing your lender to order and obtain the appraisal within a time limit 2. Safeguarding your earnest money or deposit if the appraisal is low and you need to terminate 3. Allowing the seller time to match or renegotiate the contract on other terms in the deal 4. Allowing the buyer the option to go with the lower appraisal and make up the difference with their cash 5. Finally, allowing the buyer to terminate the deal if seller is unwilling to match or renegotiate West Atlanta Real Estate Experts List! Buy! Sell! This is not your ordinary Brokerage. Unlike most real estate companies that force you to do things one way or their way, we believe you should have choices to pick and choose what best fits your individual needs. We are always looking for new ways to make and West Atlanta real estate more efficient AND without sacrificing quality or service. If you’re looking to buy a home in West Atlanta or sell your existing West Atlanta property, we will be happy to take care of your real estate needs. Our mission is to provide outstanding customer service while utilizing the best practices and systems available. For more information about West Atlanta Real Estate services and how we can best serve you, please fill out the online contact form or give us call today! Chip Hurst Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta 770.294.9976 Mobile Hurstch@bellsouth.net www.WestAtlantaRealEstate.com
Lake Front Home, Fairfield Plantation, Villa Rica, GA
Just Listed Beautiful lake front home in Fairfield Plantation overlooking the southern part of this excellent fishing lake. This lake is a 50 acre electric motor only lake with exceptional fishing and nature watching. Peaceful and serene surroundings make this the perfect location for retirement or just enjoying nature and the reason many residents call Fairfield Plantation home. Interior features a large vaulted great room with skylights and good natural light coming in from all angles. This great room has built in bookcases, a wood burning fireplace on wood floors. This home has a view to the open dining area then further into the kitchen. The kitchen has recently been professionally renovated with new cabinets, new floors, counters, appliances hardwood floors and more. Beyond the kitchen you will find the large laundry room and double garage with workhop. The opposite side of this one level home is the 3 bedrooms with a large master bedroom and master bath, access to the outside with a view to the water. The rear of the home features a nice covered and screened back porch, a large enterainment area and a sitting area with waterside dock. This gated community has 24 hour security, country club, golf course, tennis, fishing and marina. Map of Fairfield Plantation View Larger Map FairField Plantation Villa Rica, GA Real Estate Expert List! Buy! Sell! This is not your ordinary West Atlanta real estate brokerage. Unlike most real estate companies that force you to do things one way or their way, we believe you should have choices to pick and choose what best fits your individual needs. We are always looking for new ways to make and West Atlanta real estate more efficient AND without sacrificing quality or service. If you’re looking to buy a home in West Atlanta or sell your existing West Atlanta property, we will be happy to take care of your real estate needs. Our mission is to provide outstanding customer service while utilizing the best practices and systems available. For more information about List! Buy! Sell! West Atlanta real estate services and how we can best serve you, please fill out the online contact form or give us call today! Chip Hurst Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta 770.294.9976 Mobile Chip.Hurst@WestAtlantaRealEstate.com www.WestAtlantaRealEstate.com
Fairfield Plantation Lake Lot For Sale
Lake Lot For Sale $1650000 Fairfield Plantation Lake Tara Lot For Sale Great new listing in Fairfield Plantation in Villa Rica, GA. Fairfield Plantation is located just 45 minutes west of Atlanta and the Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson airport and features an unbelievable amenity package. This property is located at 7096 E. Isleway Dr, Villa Rica, GA 30180. Amenities include 24 hour security, 3 lakes, 18 hole golf course, country club, 2 restaurants, recreation center, walking trails, marina and more! Our listing sits on the ski and fishing lake called lake Tara, a 240 acre lake that allows gas powered boats, jet skis and pontoon boats. A great fishing lake as well provides great times for angles. This lake is private and does not allow for public use to the lake use is usually quiet with only the busiest times on the holidays like the Forth of July. This property sits on the northern end of the lake and is walking distance to the popular private beach and pavillion and is a great attraction for kids big and small. This lake lot has about 90 feet of water frontage and provides deep water frontage. [google-map-v3 width=”700″ height=”200″ zoom=”12″ maptype=”HYBRID” mapalign=”center” latitude=”0″ longitude=”0″ addresscontent=”7096 E. Isleway Ct, Villa Rica, Ga 30180″ showmarker=”true” animation=”DROP” maptypecontrol=”true” pancontrol=”true” zoomcontrol=”true” scalecontrol=”true” streetviewcontrol=”true” bubbleautopan=”false” markerdirections=”true” showbike=”false” showtraffic=”false” showpanoramio=”false”] List Price $165,000 Vacant Lake Lot Search Links for Fairfield Plantation Fairfield Plantation Homes For Sale Fairfield Plantation Lots For Sale More Information on Fairfield Plantation West Atlanta Real Estate Experts List! Buy! Sell! This is not your ordinary Brokerage. Unlike most real estate companies that force you to do things one way or their way, we believe you should have choices to pick and choose what best fits your individual needs.We are always looking for new ways to make and West Atlanta real estatemore efficient AND without sacrificing quality or service. If you’re looking to buy a home in West Atlanta or sell your existing West Atlanta property, we will be happy to take care of your real estate needs. Our mission is to provide outstanding customer service while utilizing the best practices and systems available.For more information about List! Buy! Save! real estate services and how we can best serve you, please fill out the online contact form or give us call today!Chip HurstMaximum One Realty Greater Atlanta 770.294.9976 Mobile Hurstch@bellsouth.net www.WestAtlantaRealEstate.com
Tax Refunds Bring Out The First Time Buyers
Many people contact me requesting how to buy their first home. The process can seem to be a daunting task if you have never been through the process. With many people getting tax refunds this time of year lends itself to funds needed to assist in your first purchase. So where does one begin? The Lender Well unless you have a large amount saved up and can pay cash for your new home then you will need to find a great lender. I am currently recommending Christy Drake at Brand Mortgage in Douglasville, Ga (770-402-5600). A good lender will evaluate your financial condition and let you know quickly if you can qualify for a mortgage. The mortgage person will determine if you need down payment assistance, if you can do an FHA loan or maybe you have a VA eligibilty. There are also many grant programs out there to assist you down payment as well so become close friends with your lender. Once the lender has gone over your information and can issue a prequalification letter you are now ready to begin your home search. An experienced real estate agent can identify you dream home and setting up showings. So now since you have talked to a lender you now know how much house you can afford and be more prepared now while viewing homes. Keep it simple. Looking at too many properties can overwhelm the first time buyer. It’s a process so maybe limit yourself to 4-6 properties in a day so that you can keep clear in your mind the properties you viewed that day. Also, go home and rank the properties of yes, no and maybe. Write down what you liked about each one and what you didn’t. This information will help your agent in his next search. The Offer Once the the right house is decided on an offer should be your next move. You should ask your agent on what he or she recommends on an offer price and the agent can give you valuable inside knowledge of recent sales and should have a good idea of the market value. The agent will also be able to ask in the offer closing costs paid by seller, inspection time, appraisal contingency and time to ask for repairs if needed among other things. The owner can say no to requests right but it’s better to ask first. The Acceptance If the offer is accepted, great! But now you will have to deposit your earnest money in the Broker’s bank account. You will also need to make loan application. Remember it could take 30-45 days to close the deal. Due Diligence You should have asked for a time in your contract to inspect the property with in the due diligence time period. It is typical that you get 10-15 days to get inspections for termites, total house, mold, radon, survey, septic tank inspection, repair estimates, connections to sewer or water connections to name a few. Be sure you are comfortable with your inspections before your time limit is up and also if you have any issues of what may be found then be sure to have your agent negotiate monetary remedies or repairs. The Appraisal Appraisals have become a huge hurdle with transactions in the past few years. With so many foreclosures hitting the market, these sales are recent comparables for appraiser which can be much lower that what your are purchasing. These low sales can affect the market value of what you are buying and your lender will not lend more than what the home appraises for. So be sure to have an appraisal contingency to protect your earnest money. The Closing Once all contingencies are met and satisfied you can prepare to close. The closing attorney should have a title search working and close to completion. The title search will verify clear title and should reveal any liens on the property that must be paid by the seller at or prior to closing. Contact you lender prior to closing to verify the amound of money to take to the closing and go over the preliminary closing statment with your agent and lender. At the closing table, be sure you have your insurance policy for one year, your certified check for the amount you have to bring to closing, your checkbook for any small overages and a photo id. Ask the closing attorney about title insurance. This is a one time policy that protects you from title disputes and well worth the money. Enjoy Your New Home That’s the purchase in a nut shell. Of course that is a simplified overview of the purchase process but with a little patience and a good team of professionals behind you, you should be able to find and close the perfect home. Hopfully with that new tax refund you just may be able to do just that! West Atlanta Real Estate Experts Chip Hurst is a local real estate agent in the West Atlanta Area. Maximum One Realty of Greater Atlanta is unlike most real estate companies that force you to do things one way or their way, we believe you should have choices to pick and choose what best fits your individual needs. We are always looking for new ways to make and West Atlanta real estate more efficient AND without sacrificing quality or service. If you’re looking to buy a home in West Atlanta or sell your existing West Atlanta property, we will be happy to take care of your real estate needs. Our mission is to provide outstanding customer service while utilizing the best practices and systems available. For more information about List! Buy! Save! real estate services and how we can best serve you, please fill out the online contact form or give us call today! Chip Hurst Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta 770.294.9976 Mobile Hurstch@bellsouth.net www.WestAtlantaRealEstate.com
Fairfield Plantation Golf Course Home For Sale With Wrap Around Porch $159900
On the 8th Tee Box in Fairfield Plantation Are you searching for an incredible home in Fairfield Plantation, Villa Rica Ga? Well, I have the answer for you. Especially if you are are golfer or just enjoy watching others play the game! Just listed 7403 Conferderate Ct, Villa Rica, Ga 30180. This home is a ranch home with a large 2 car drive under garage with lots of storage space. The main level has a traditional layout with a comfortable family room with fireplace, hardwoods floors and nice sized windows. The rooms flow well from the entrance to the family room into the separate dining room. The dining room has hardwoods and is sized large enough for large furnishings and sits off of the kitchen. The kitchen sits at the rear of the home with views of the golf course and back yard. The kitchen features a convienient island area, large work spaces, a window above the sink and a breakfast area looking out to french doors and the deck. The Master bedrooms sits also on the rear of the home and is spacious for a large bed and other furniture, also has french doors to the deck and a nice master bathroom. The master bath features a double vanity, tile floors, makeup vanity, whirlpool tub, separate shower, private toilet and walk in closet. Well maintained on the golf course The secondary bedrooms are also on the main level and both feature doors out to the wrap around porch. The laundry is on the main level and is a walk in room off the hall way to the secondary bedrooms. The upper level is unfinished but has a lot of room for future expansion and also has a stubbed bath. This home sits in Fairfield Plantation Subdivision in Villa Rica, Ga. Fairfield Plantation features 24 hour gated security, Golf and Tennis, 3 Lakes, water skiings, boating, fishing, walking trails, marina and more. Fairfield Plantation is truly like being on vacation! West Atlanta Real Estate Experts Chip Hurst is a local real estate agent in the West Atlanta Area. Maximum One Realty of Greater Atlanta is unlike most real estate companies that force you to do things one way or their way, we believe you should have choices to pick and choose what best fits your individual needs. We are always looking for new ways to make and West Atlanta real estate more efficient AND without sacrificing quality or service. If you’re looking to buy a home in West Atlanta or sell your existing West Atlanta property, we will be happy to take care of your real estate needs. Our mission is to provide outstanding customer service while utilizing the best practices and systems available. For more information about List! Buy! Save! real estate services and how we can best serve you, please fill out the online contact form or give us call today! Chip Hurst Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta 770.294.9976 Mobile Hurstch@bellsouth.net www.WestAtlantaRealEstate.com
Looking for home with acreage in West Paulding and West Dallas, Ga area?
West Dallas and North Villa Rica Mini Horse Farm West of Dallas Ga and just 15-20 minutes to Villa Rica and I-20 exit 24 this home is south of the Yorkville Community but just north of Rose’s Store. This county style home sits on 9.5 acres +/- and has about 4 acres fenced. This home features a large tract and sits in a quiet dead end street. This home has a flowing creek in the back of the property and is on County water with septic. Experience the country feel but still be with in major shopping in about 20+ minutes. The interior features a great room, eat in kitchen, hardwood flooring, three bedrooms all on the main level and an unfinished basement with a drive under garage. The basement could be finished at a later time and could be a 4th bedroom or a kids rec room or entertainment area. Looking for a place for your horses? Well this home can fit the bill! The main part of the house sits on about 4+ acres that is grassy area and the back half is wooded and great for riding with trails and a running stream! On the far right of the property is a great spot for a barn and flattens out with a grassy area. This home can be shown by appointment and by calling me at 770-294-9976. [google-map-v3 width=”500″ height=”250″ zoom=”18″ maptype=”satellite” mapalign=”center” directionhint=”false” language=”default” poweredby=”false” maptypecontrol=”true” pancontrol=”true” zoomcontrol=”true” scalecontrol=”true” streetviewcontrol=”true” scrollwheelcontrol=”false” draggable=”true” tiltfourtyfive=”false” addmarkermashupbubble=”false” addmarkermashupbubble=”false” addmarkerlist=”120 Sims Path, Rockmart, GA{}1-default.png{}120 Sims Path, Rockmart, GA” bubbleautopan=”true” showbike=”false” showtraffic=”false” showpanoramio=”false”] Details Photo Gallery View Rooms 30153-Rockmart (Rockmart) MLS #03197068 FOR SALE $129,900 9.28 acres Maximum One Relaty Chip Hurst Email Chip Work: 678-653-2447 Cell: 770-294-9976 More Photos(15) Rrom the Road Quick Links Virtual Tour Request More Info Email Listing More Photos(15) Details Address: 120 Sims Path Type: Residential Style: Single Story Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Suite: No Living Area: Year Built: 1999 More Details Description Nice country setting just inside Haralson Co Line near Yorkville, Temple. Sits on 9.28 acres, fenced, private. Move in ready, clean and well maintained. Full covered rocking chair front porch. On county water and septic and creek. Unfinished basement/garage with great storage. If you are looking for land this is it! More Description West Atlanta Real Estate Experts Chip Hurst is a local real estate agent in the West Atlanta Area. Maximum One Realty of Greater Atlanta is unlike most real estate companies that force you to do things one way or their way, we believe you should have choices to pick and choose what best fits your individual needs. We are always looking for new ways to make and West Atlanta real estate more efficient AND without sacrificing quality or service. If you’re looking to buy a home in West Atlanta or sell your existing West Atlanta property, we will be happy to take care of your real estate needs. Our mission is to provide outstanding customer service while utilizing the best practices and systems available. For more information about List! Buy! Save! real estate services and how we can best serve you, please fill out the online contact form or give us call today! Chip Hurst Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta 770.294.9976 Mobile Hurstch@bellsouth.net www.WestAtlantaRealEstate.com
Fairfield Plantation Lake Front For Sale
Come enjoy the lake Fairfield Plantation Lake Front Living – Listed at $400,000 If you have been searching for a lakefront or waterfront home in Fairfeld Plantation then look no further! Just listed I have a beautifully remodeled home that sits in a gorgeous cove in the northern section of the lake. This home has a southern exposure which lends itself to no direct morning or evening sunlight. Here are some of the highlights of this home. Large corner lot with circular driveway Fruit trees, grape vines and enclosed green house Front and back porches Easy entry to house with one step onto main floor Newly install cement siding New hardwoods on main floor, granite and stainless in kitchen Open floor plan with lots of glass on rear to capture view 3 Full bedrooms on each floor with 3 separate baths Finished basement with walk out terrace to lake Large master bedroom with his/her closets, private deck, remodeled large master bath Approximately 3600 sq feet and 60 feet of lake frontage Large covered dock with boat slip, patio area, lighted, swim area and more Enjoy year around boating, jet skiing, fishing and more Fairfield Plantation Community features country club, gated, 24 hour security, golf, tennis, 2 pools , walking trails and more Owner/Agent Call Chip to schedule a private showing! 770-294-9976 Other Lake Homes in Fairfield Plantation Click Here Chip Hurst is a local real estate agent in the West Atlanta Area. Maximum One Realty of Greater Atlanta is unlike most real estate companies that force you to do things one way or their way, we believe you should have choices to pick and choose what best fits your individual needs. We are always looking for new ways to make and West Atlanta real estate more efficient AND without sacrificing quality or service. If you’re looking to buy a home in West Atlanta or sell your existing West Atlanta property, we will be happy to take care of your real estate needs. Our mission is to provide outstanding customer service while utilizing the best practices and systems available. For more information about List! Buy! Save! real estate services and how we can best serve you, please fill out the online contact form or give us call today! Chip Hurst Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta 770.294.9976 Mobile Hurstch@bellsouth.net www.WestAtlantaRealEstate.com