Homes Sold -                                      47

            Average Days on Market                    188

            Average Sale Price                       $324,082

            Current Active Listings                    435

            Current Homes Pending or UC            23

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Note: This list does not include condos and townhomes (source: SC Western Upstate MLS and does not include FSBO and non Upstate MLS listings).

By Jay Hufnagel, Keller Williams Realty, www.SayJayLakeandHome.com , sayjay@bellsouth.net , 770-757-2799 .

Here it is – at only $400,000, A Beautiful Lake Hartwell Waterfront 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home with over 3 acres (3 lots) , 400 feet of Waterfront, Single Slip Dock in Place in Great Water, An Open Floor Plan with Nice Lake Views from most Rooms, Circular Driveway and Cement Path to Lake. What more could you want? Well, add a Master Bedroom and Bath Suite on the Main, Wide Plank Pine Hardwood Floors, Fireplace in the Great Room and Terrace Level, Terrace Level Bar and Entertainment Area, Screened-In Patio, and a Mother-In-Law Suite that includes its own Private Entrance, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bath, Family Room Area, and HVAC unit.  And, you’re just a minute off I-85 and the Harbor Light Marina. It’s being sold “Furnished” so - if you're looking for Lake Hartwell Real Estate, "You don’t want to miss this one"! 

Check out the VIRTUAL Tour.

MLS #20110005

Contact Jay Hufnagel, www.SayJayLakeandHome.com, Keller Williams Realty, sayjay@bellsouth.net , 770-757-2799 .

Lot #10 Tugaloo State Park Rd, Lavonia, Ga on Lake Hartwell. This is a beautiful piece of Lake Hartwell Real Estate. Build your Dream Lake Home on this beautiful building site only minutes from I-85, exit #173 and about an hour and 20 minutes from Atlanta. Single Slip Covered dock in Place with Epac decking, 60' Arched Ramp and Dock Wheels. The Water under this dock is deep and it's located in a huge cove very close to the Big Water on Lake Hartwell. Enjoy the amenities only a minute away at Tugaloo State Park, like Camping, Biking and Putt Putt Golf.

This Waterfront Home started out as a Mobile Home and has been renovated into a Charming Lakefront Get-a-Way.  Enjoy a level walk to your Large Single Slip Covered Dock that’s located on a Large Cove of the Lake, plus it’s only a minute to a Public Boat Dock and Ramp (Glenn Ferry). You’ll love the views from most rooms in this Bungalow. Relax on your water side Covered Porch. The 30’x 35’ Detached, Insulated, Garage can store your Vehicle, Boat, and it still has room for Storage or a Workshop. If you’re looking to store your Motor Coach or RV, this property has Two 50 Amp RV power hookups with water. All of this, and it’s located in a no restriction, quiet, neighborhood on Lake Hartwell. Oh, and did I say – “a great price”.

This Stunning, Very Large 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Waterfront Home, located at 43 Creekwood Rd, in Hartwell Georgia, is Nestled in a Quiet Cove of Lake Hartwell. Enjoy the Large Single Slip Covered Dock in approx. 15’ of Water. "Wall of Windows" – Don’t be deceived by the road side of this home, the Front is actually on the Lake Side where you’ll enjoy Beautiful Views of the Water from your Huge Great Room, Large Deck, Sunroom, Master Bedroom, Spa Room and  Finished Terrace Level. An Exceptional Design features over 5000 square feet of Outstanding Architectural Details with Upgrades and Highlights including Soaring Ceilings,  Gas Log Fireplace, Large Gourmet Kitchen (open to the Great Room and Breakfast Area), Private Master Bedroom with Bath Suite, Entertainment and Bar Area on Terrace Level, and a Short and Gentle Walk to the Water’s Edge, make this A Truly Great Place to Call Your Lake Home.

From the Road this Lake Hartwell 4BR 2.5BA Waterfront Home located in a Gated Community, called Chickasaw Point, is deceiving. From the Water your response will be... "Wow, Spectacular, now this is a Lake Home". Most of the Rooms in this Beautiful Home look over a Large Lake Hartwell Cove and your Single Slip Covered Dock.  It's a very Short Gentle Walk to the Lake. Inside you'll find Everything you want in a Dream Lake Home, Huge Great Room with Views, Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Master on Main, Florida Sunroom with Stackable "Memory Vinyl" windows,  Ironwood Deck, Enclosed Spa Room, Entertainment Area on Terrace Level, Gourmet Kitchen with a Granite Countertop on Island. Click on the Virtual Tour Link, or "Better Yet" Come to Chickasaw Point and see this home Today!

Chickasaw Point or as the folks living there call it …”Quiet Quality… Where the Mountains Meet the Lake”…. Chickasaw point is a Private and Gated Community on the Beautiful Shores of Lake Hartwell.  This Area of the Lake is located in the “Golden Corner” of Upstate South Carolina in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Originally developed as a Leisure and Vacation Community, Chickasaw Point has evolved into a year-round Residential Community with a multitude of Amenities. Those include: Manned Gated Entrance, Golf Course, Olympic Size Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Beach and Picnic Area with Pavilion, Club House, Playground, Outdoor Basketball Court, Library and Boat Ramp. Please take the time to visit this Wonderful Community. You’ll be drawn to everything it has to offer.

Not your “Typical” Ranch Style Home, (As you can see by the Virtual Tour), this 4BR, 2BA home at 534 Chadmon Court Trace, in Dacula, Georgia has unbelievable Quality and Upgrades throughout. Over $39,000 has been invested in this Home since the owners bought it in 2007. Features include:

 EXTERIOR

New roof with 40 year GAF architectural shingles

Upgrade ridge vents

Newly painted

Hardy plank concrete siding

New landscaping in backyard

New 6' stained privacy fence

2 patios one covered

Home backs up to natural preserve area

Home adjacent to natural trails

INTERIOR

Newly painted throughout with neutral colors

All lighting fixtures and ceiling fans recently upgraded

Dining room has trey ceiling

Master bath newly renovated Spring 2010

Master bath includes Travertine natural stone tile

Ceiling to floor tile

Garden tub

Extra large tiled shower with seat and jetted fixture

Frameless shower enclosure

Delta fixtures in master bath and throughout home

Designer framed mirrors in master bath and 2^nd bath

Travertine natural stone tile in 2nd bath

Master bedroom has triple trey ceiling

Laundry room has new ceramic tile flooring; opens to garage

All rooms have phone jacks and one with prewired Ethernet

Multi zone central air  for 4th bedroom/bonus rooms

Programmable thermostats

Dimmers throughout home

Major renovation completed Spring 2010 include:

Granite countertops

Stainless undermount double sink

Delta faucet

New lighting fixtures

Onyx subway tiled back splash

Ceramic tile flooring

New GE stainless steel appliances

Double gas convection oven with center grill gas cooktop

Over range microwave hood

Double door refrigerator with ice maker and freezer drawer

Tall tub stainless steel dishwasher with hidden electronic touch controls

As you can see, this Home has it all.

JUST REDUCED IN PRICE! Here it is – A  Beautiful Lake Hartwell Waterfront 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home with over 3 acres, 400 feet of Waterfront, Single Slip Dock in Place in Great Water, Nice Lake Views, and Cement Path to Lake. What more could you want? Well, add a Master Bedroom on the Main, Fireplace in the Great Room and Terrace Level, Terrace Level Bar and Entertainment Area, Screened-In Patio, and a Mother-In-Law Suite that includes it’s own Kitchen Area, Bedroom, Bath and Family Room Area.  You don’t want to miss this one.

Don't forget to View the "Virtual Tour" to see more highlights.

Contact Jay Hufnagel, Keller Williams Realty, 770-757-2799 for more information on this home.

Here's a Lakefront Lot for under $50k. Store your Boat right around the cove at Harbor Light Marina, and build your Dream Lake Home on this beautiful building site only minutes from I-85, exit #177 and about an hour from Atlanta.

This Stunning Waterfront Home at 200 Wells Circle, in Townville, SC is Nestled in a Quiet Cove and has a Single Slip Dock in Place to Enjoy the Beautiful Water of Lake Hartwell.  "Wall of Windows" - Enjoy Beautiful Wide Open Views of the Private Back Yard and the Lake from Just about Every Room in the House. Entertain Guests on your Large Deck and Screened-In Patio overlooking the Lake. An Exceptional Design features over 5000 square feet of Outstanding Architectural Details with Upgrades and Highlights including 24ft Vaulted Pine Ceilings, Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors, Two Fireplaces, a Large Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Countertops. Private Master Suite on Main Floor, Media Room, Entertainment and Bar Area on Terrace Level, Separate Guest Quarters that include a Kitchen, Dining/Living Room and Huge Bedroom and Bath, and it’s all just  Short and Gentle Walk to the Water’s Edge. Visit the Virtual Tour and see additional highlights of this fabulous Lake Home.

2010 Lake Lanier Real Estate (Waterfront Home Sales)

Buyer Full Report
       CMA Buyer

How has Lake Lanier waterfront lots fared? 2 waterfront lots have sold and 4 are under contract (out of 130 lots active on the market). Buyers are finding that they can get such a great deal on resale homes right now with great interest rates, that buying a lot doesn’t make that much sense to them, unless they’re getting a great deal or want to build right away.

2010 Lake Lanier Real Estate (Waterfront Lot Sales)

Buyer Full Report
       CMA Buyer

Whether you’re buying a home or lot, “now” is a wonderful time to buy. Either way, please let me know how I can help. 

Note:  Source is FMLS. The statistics above do not reflect For Sale by Owner (FSBO) activity or non FMLS listings.

By Jay Hufnagel, Keller Williams Realty Atl Prtnrs, Lake and Home Group, www.SayJayLakeandHome.com  , 770-757-2799.

2010 Lake Hartwell Waterfront Home Sales

Note: The above link has been updated to 6-12-2010. Currently there are over 440 Active Lake Hartwell Waterfront Homes for sale.

Lake Hartwell Waterfront lake lots haven’t had the success that homes have had. Only 2 waterfront lots have sold and 3 are under contract (out of 340 lots active on the market). Buyers are finding that they can get such a great deal on resale homes right now with great interest rates, that buying a lot doesn’t make that much sense to them, unless they’re getting a huge discount.

2010 Lake Hartwell Waterfront Lot Sales

Whether you’re buying a home or lot, “now” is a wonderful time to buy.

Note: The statistics above do not reflect For Sale by Owner (FSBO) activity or non SC Western Upstate MLS listings.

By Jay Hufnagel, Keller Williams Realty Atl Prtnrs, Lake and Home Group, www.SayJayLakeandHome.com  , 770-757-2799.

This Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Lake Hartwell Waterfront Home is located in a Fantastic Area of Lake Hartwell, just off I-85 (so it's close to Atlanta and Greenville).  Highlights include Lake Views from your Family Room, Dining Room, Sunroom and Large Deck, Large Finished Entertainment Area in Walk-out Basement and Nice Lower Level Garage,  Large Single Slip Covered Dock in Deep Water and a Private and Wooded Lot.

Here’s an Excellent Opportunity to own Waterfront Property on Lake Hartwell at an affordable price. This lot has nice Lake Views, level to slightly sloped Topography and Harbor Light Marina is just around the corner. Build your Dream Lake Home on this beautiful building site only minutes from I-85, exit #177 and about an hour from Atlanta.

Virtual Tour of this Fantastic Home

Highlights include: a Fire Pit near the Lake, a Fantastic lot with Shade Trees, Large Fig Tree, Pear Tree and two Pecan Trees and many Flowers and Perennials. The Detached Carriage House has a Game Room, “Tiki” Bar, and a Large Bedroom and Full Bath upstairs. Cement Drive has ample Parking and includes a large Pad for Turning and Guest parking. If you’re looking for a true Lake Home that you have the option of Earning Income, Relaxing in a Hammock, Read a Book, Swim, Boat, Fish, Entertain, and just “Enjoy Life”, this is where you’ll want to be.

Contact Jay Hufnagel, Keller Williams Realty, www.SayJayLakeandHome.com , sayjay@bellsouth.net , 770-757-2799.

Other Key Features and Upgrades include: All Garages and Interior Walls in the Home  are Insulated, Upgraded Crown Molding throughout, Rocking Chair Covered Front Porch, Covered Back Porch and Patio, Home is wired for Sound System, all Windows are Energy Efficient, Buried 1000 Gal Propane Tank, 2 Renai Tankless Water Heaters, Central Vacuum System, Irrigation System, Kitchenaid Architech Series Appliances, Convection Oven, Upgraded Gas Stovetop with Warming Drawer, Medallion Cabinetry in Kitchen and Bathrooms, Oversize Shower Entrance with Double Shower Heads in Master Bath Suite, His and Hers Walk-in Closets, Plantation Shutters, and 400 Amp Electric Service for Home. So, if you're looking for Lake Hartwell Real Estate, this Home definitely has a “WOW” factor.

Virtual Tour of this Beautiful Lake Hartwell Home

Contact Jay Hufnagel, www.SayJayLakeandHome.com , Keller Williams Realty, sayjay@bellsouth.net , 864-287-7530 for this property or other Lake Hartwell Homes for Sale.

This Gorgeous Lake Lanier 4 Bedroom and 3.5 Bath Home at 7475 Kingfisher Lane in Dawsonville, Georgia is located in Lakes Edge Subdivision. Located just minutes from Hwy 400, this beautiful Lake Lanier Home has everything you’re looking for - Huge Great Room with Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Huge Kitchen with Breakfast Bar and Area, and a Keeping Room with Stone Fireplace. You’ll love the large Master Bedroom (on the Main Floor) with Sitting Area that overlooks the big Private Back Yard that borders the US Army Corps of Engineers property of Lake Lanier. The Master Bath Suite includes a Double Vanity, Garden Tub and Separate Walk-in Marble Shower. The unfinished Basement is huge and just waiting to be transformed into a Showcase Terrace Level with two more Bedrooms, Full Bath, Media Room, Bonus Room and Entertainment Area.

All of this and you’re just a 2 minute walk to a Community Multi-Slip, Party Deck, Dock in Deep Water of Lake Lanier. Invite your Family and Friends to enjoy your Beautiful Home and the Quality of Lake Living.

Other Key Features and Upgrades in this Beautiful Lake Lanier Home include: Room for Large Swimming Pool in Backyard, 13 feet Ceilings in Basement, Upgraded Marble Baths throughout home, Granite Countertops in Kitchen and Baths, Extended Wrap around Deck, Fireplaces have Floor to Ceiling Stone Treatment, Hardwood Floors throughout Home (Upstairs and Downstairs), Tank less Water Heater, Gourmet Kitchen with Stainless Steel Commercial Appliances, Wolf six (6) Burner Stove, Bosch Front Load Laundry Appliances, Extra Windows in Keeping Room, Wall of Windows in Great Room, Granite Buffet Shelf in Dining Room, Iron Railings and Cat Walk, Iron Railings on Deck and Decorative Columns, Extra Canned Lights, Stone Steps to Backyard, Surround Sound Wiring and Custom Walk-in California Closets.

              Virtual Tour of this Beautiful Lake Lanier Home

If you're looking for Lake Lanier Real Estate don't miss seeing this home.

Contact Jay Hufnagel, Keller Williams Realty, www.SayJayLakeandHome.com , sayjay@bellsouth.net , 770-757-2799.

The cause for a short sale can be due to a variety of reasons. Property owners (Mortgagors) may be in default on their mortgage due to employment issues, divorce, medical challenges, death, unexpected debt and other hardships. Some may have bought at the top of the real estate market and now find themselves “upside down” on their mortgage. Others may have drained equity out of their property through refinancing. In any case, they find themselves unable to make their payments and faced potential foreclosure. 

One of the key requirements in buying a short sale is having patience. Many potential home buyers find that short sale listings take forever and never close. Many Real Estate Agents, experienced in listing or assisting in the buying of short sales, question whether it’s really worth the time. That may change.

Recently, there was a great article in the January 31, 2010, AJC homefinder section of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) by John Adams, “Big News on Short Sales”. John talks about a new rule that is going into effect in April that will force many of the big lenders to respond to short sales within 10 business days of getting an offer. This new rule will solve one of the biggest challenges that face buyers wanting to buy a short sale. Today, many buyers wait weeks and months to hear back whether a loan servicer (lender) has accepted or countered their offer. It also affects the property owner which in many cases face foreclosure before the deal is accepted.

Shown below is a great video talking about Short Sales and explaining the new rules going into effect in April, 2010.

   WILL FEDERAL GUIDELINES SPEED SHORT SALES?

                                   Realtor TV

So, expect to see big changes in the amount of interest in buying short sales this year. At a recent seminar by the Law Firm of O’Kelley & Sorohan, Joe O’Kelley Jr stated that we can expect the distressed property challenge to continue for at least another two years. Currently, close to 50% of homes sold are distressed. That’s bad news for many home owners, but great news for home buyers and investors.

By Jay Hufnagel, Keller Williams Realty, sayjay@bellsouth.net , 770-757-2799, www.SayJayLakeandHome.com

I hope this email finds you doing well. I can’t believe that we are already in February. I am fortunate to be in the business I am, I love what I do! Please take a couple minutes to read this email.

Most people have heard about the $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers, but did you know you may qualify for an extra tax deduction after your refinance? People who refinanced in 2009 may qualify for a special deduction of thousands of dollars.

If you do your own taxes, you may want to review IRS Publication 936. Or ask your tax person about prepaid finance charge deductions. To calculate this deduction you will need the HUD and the Truth In Lending Statement from the loan we paid off at your closing, so bring those documents with you to meet with your tax professional.

Another important deduction to keep in mind is the federal deduction you get for paying state and local taxes. For many borrowers, this can include the intangible tax you paid on your recent mortgage, last year’s state income tax, and the ad valorem tax you paid for your automobile.

Your financial well being is important to me, so always seek personal tax advice from a professional.　

Grant Ballew

By Jay Hufnagel, Keller Williams Realty, Lake and Home Group, www.SayJayLakeandHome.com , 770-757-2799

Lake Hartwell Home sales improved 15% over 2008. That’s a strong indicator that we’re moving in the right direction. Average Sale prices have decreased by 22% with most buyers looking in the $200,000 to $350,000 range.

Unfortunately, lake lots have not had the success that homes have had. Lenders have not been willing to open up the way that they used to for lot purchases. Plus, buyers that may have wanted to build, are now finding that they can buy a resale much cheaper then spending the money to build. Many lake lot owners wanting to sell are willing to take big losses just to move their property.

Here are statistics for the 2009 “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):

                                                                        2009           

Homes  Sold -                          65

            Average Days on the Market –                       161                 

            Average List Price -                                   $404,822            

            Average Sale Price -                                    359,514             

            Sale vs. List Price –                                         88.8%             

 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 -                                 278                

            Current Homes Pending (under contract) -           13

Waterfront Lots Sold -            15                  

            Average Days on the Market –                        205                

            Average List Price –                                  $160,753        

            Average Sale Price -                                   140,946          

            Sale vs. List Price –                                      87.8%             

            Current Active Listings -                                221

            Current Lots Pending (under contract) -            0

If you’d like to receive an actual list of the homes/lots that have sold in 2008, please click on the link below or email Jay Hufnagel, Keller Williams Realty, at sayjay@bellsouth.net.

Homes Sold

 Click Here for Homes Sold or Under Contract

Lots Sold

 Click Here for Lake Lots Sold or 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