Real Estate Information

I received an important email this morning from Jerry Clontz, a very active member of the "Save our Lakes Now" group. Jerry has been instrumental in putting pressure on the Army Corps of Engineers for the Savannah River Basin on keeping water levels stable. This Basin comprises Lake Hartwell, Lake Keowee, Jocassee, Lake Thurmond and Lake Russell. We've seen the consequences before on the irresponsible release of water from this basin in times of drought. Please read Jerry's note below and email Colonel Hall on your thoughts.

                             

THE LAKE LANIER ASSOCIATION IS PLANNING A SOCIAL JUNE 24TH. HERE'S SOME INFORMATION BELOW:

IF YOU LIVE ON THE LAKE AND/OR ARE INTERESTED IN LAKE LANIER REAL ESTATE, THIS EVENT COULD BE A GREAT WAY TO SPEND FRIDAY EVENING.

 Here's some great information that I received from Gary Welch at SunTrust Mortgage.

Affordable Housing Mortgage

With an Affordable Housing Mortgage from SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., you could enjoy the benefits of owning a home sooner than you think. This loan program offers enhanced flexibility, a low down payment requirement, and easy qualifying guidelines — to help you more easily achieve the dream of owning a home.

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Jerilyn Wiech, Keller Williams Realty Agent, sent me this information:

A BIG “THANK YOU” TO ALL OF YOU THAT HAVE OR ARE CURRENTLY SERVING IN OUR MILITARY.

With Memorial Day Weekend starting tomorrow, it’s easy to forget about all of our wonderful Veterans that have served in the Military, many of which have been injured or given their lives for our Country. Well, it’s my wish that we don’t forget. That we take a minute, and thank God for their service and devotion to the United States of America.

By the way, if you’re planning a trip or going to the lake, don’t forget to turn off your water at home before you leave. We didn’t turn ours off 3 years ago, and a $3.00 toilet gasket cost us close to $100,000 in repairs. Here's what happened!

863 Hunnicutt Cove Rd, Seneca SC - Spectacular Lake Keowee Waterfront Home with a Full Size Covered Slip Dock. You’ll love the Lake Views from most Rooms in this Fantastic Lake Home. Highlights include:  Open Floor Plan, Upgraded and Elegant Kitchen with Cherry Cabinets , Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances, Bamboo and Tile Flooring, Fireplace in Family Room and Terrace Level, Large Game and Recreation Room and a Screened-in Porch off the Kitchen and Family Room that Runs the Length of the Home. Offered at only $450,000. Some of the Main Highlights are shown below and are described in this Virtual Tour, but come see for yourself.

Main level laundry room

Newly renovated throughout

Bamboo & tile flooring

Fully finished lower level

Large game room

Kitchenette on lower level

Easy walk to dock

Irrigation system in backyard from lake

Easy care landscape

Large kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite & stainless steel

Great waterfront views from master, kitchen, family room, lower family room, gameroom

Screened in porch off kitchen & family room that runs the length of the home

Built in speakers in kitchen & gameroom

Speakers on screened in porch

Dock has upgraded electrical service

Pathway lights

Central Vacuum on main & lower levels 

Main level laundry room

Newly renovated throughout

Bamboo & tile flooring

Fully finished lower level

Large game room

Kitchenette on lower level

Easy walk to dock

Irrigation system in backyard from lake

Easy care landscape

Large kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite & stainless steel

Great waterfront views from master, kitchen, family room, lower family room, gameroom

Screened in porch off kitchen & family room that runs the length of the home

Built in speakers in kitchen & gameroom

Speakers on screened in porch

Dock has upgraded electrical service

Pathway lights

Central Vacuum on main & lower levels

Did you receive your invitation to apply for the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament Tickets? If not, here is your chance to enjoy one of the best events of the year. Plus, if you're not from the Southeast, it'll give you a great excuse to enjoy our warm weather, great Southern Hospitality, and best of all, see why so many people enjoy calling Georgia and South Carolina home.

Here is an excerpt from a recent email I received:

"The Masters Tournament is pleased to announce that our annual random selection process for Practice Rounds tickets is now available exclusively online.  In addition, the application includes the opportunity to apply for a very limited number of Daily Tournament Tickets (Thursday – Sunday).

As in the past, only one application per person or address will be accepted (one per household) and all applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

To apply for 2012 Masters tickets, please visit www.masters.com, select the "Tickets" tab from the top navigation menu.  To register, you must provide your email address, then a temporary password will be emailed to you.  After you receive your temporary password, you will sign in using your email address and the temporary password sent to you."

By the way, while your in the area, why not see some great Real Estate and Lake Property.

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? There will be an Arts and Craft and Boat Show at Lake Lanier Islands Saturday, April 2^nd and Sunday, April 3^rd, from Noon to 5:00pm. Please see the information below on how you can win a $50.00 prize from the Lake Lanier Association.

BY THE WAY, WHILE YOU'RE OUT AND AROUND THE LAKE, IF YOU SEE ANY LAKE LANIER REAL ESTATE THAT APPEALS TO YOU, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ME AT 770-757-2799 OR EMAIL Jay Hufnagel AT SAYJAY@BELLSOUTH.NET .

Lake Hartwell Home Sales improved 78% over 2009. That’s a strong indicator that we’re moving in the right direction. In my opinion, this increase can be attributed to the Lake being close to full pool and more Buyer confidence in the market. Average Sale prices have decreased by approximately 10% with most buyers still looking in the $200,000 to $350,000 range. As you review the actual sold listings, you’ll see that many of these were tremendous deals, and they include Bank Owned Lake Hartwell Foreclosures and other Distressed Properties.

Here are statistics for the 2010 “waterfront” Real Estate activity on Lake Hartwell. This list does not include condos and townhomes (source: SC Western Upstate MLS and does not include FSBO and non Upstate MLS listings):

                                          2010           

 Homes Sold –             114                                                                    

            Average Days on the Market –                       181                 

            Average List Price -                                   $356,922             

            Average Sale Price -                                   325,395             

            Sale vs. List Price –                                     91.2%             

Note: List Price is the last price reflected in the MLS listing and may not be the Original List price. Also, some properties may have been listed multiple times.   

            Current Active Listings -                                 342                

            Current Homes Pending (under contract) -          19

If you’d like to receive an actual list of Lake Hartwell Real Estate (Waterfront Homes sold in 2010), please click on the link below or email Jay Hufnagel, Keller Williams Realty, at sayjay@bellsouth.net.

Click here for Homes Sold and Under Contract

 The time to buy lake property is now ….”they’re not making any more of it”.   

By: Jay Hufnagel, Keller Williams Realty, Lake and Home Group, 770-757-2799, just “Say Jay” for Real Estate

Lake Lanier Real Estate “Dockable” Lake Home Sales saw a big increase (about 30%) over 2009 sales. That’s fantastic! It signals things are really starting to improve. Buyers are getting great bargains. Last year the average sale price was approximately $546,801. This year that figure has dropped to $426,271. Every lake home buyer wants the same thing – “a great deal”.  I expect that Buyers will continue getting what they want in 2011. 

Here are statistics for 2010 “Dockable” Lake Lanier Real Estate. This list does not include condos and townhouses. (Based on information from the First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) and does not include FSBO and non FMLS listings):

 Homes Sold                                                        142                                                                 

            Average Days on the Market                        147                  

            Original Average List Price                       $522,754             

            Average Sale Price                                    426,271             

            Sale vs. List Price                                      81.6%             

            Current Active Dockable Listings                  662                 

            Current Homes Pending (under contract)        20

If you’d like to receive an actual list of the homes that have sold or that are pending, please click on the link below or email Jay Hufnagel, Keller Williams Realty, at sayjay@bellsouth.net.

Buyer Full Report
       CMA Buyer

The time to buy lake property is now ….”they’re not making any more of it”.   

By: Jay Hufnagel, Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners, www.SayJayLakeandHome.com , 770-757-2799, just “Say Jay” for Real Estate