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Aiken, SC Townhouses in The Village at Woodside Plantation

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There haven't been many opportunities to view quality model homes and communities in my area for the past couple of years. When I spent some time visiting family in Aiken, SC this summer, I took advantage of an open house occurring at The Village at Woodside Plantation. It has been a development that I've had my eye on for the past year, or two. The Village at Woodside is just that...a planned village. The home plans are a mix of upscale townhouses and single-family residences. There is … [Read more...]

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Why You Should Seek Out Conservation Subdivisions

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Once upon a time, everywhere I looked housing developers were clearing land to make room for houses and subdivisions. And when I say "clearing land", that's exactly what they were doing. Developers were felling practically all of the trees on a lot before the building process began, no matter the size of the tree. Afterward, they would plant a couple of specimen trees in an effort to re-green the lot. That makes little to no sense at all. This is especially true when beneficial, 40-50+ … [Read more...]

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Fewer Twirlers Are A Sign Of The Times

Hey...you know what I haven't seen in a while (due to the home building industry woes)?Real estate advertising sign twirlers.You know...those guys that you see standing at the side of a busy intersection holding, tossing, twirling, flipping and spinning real estate directional signs to get your attention (and other types of businesses, as well).  You might have a different name for these guys:Street Corner TwirlersHuman Sign HoldersSign JugglersSign SpinnersCoroplast Manipulators (or … [Read more...]

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A Subdivision And An Old Cemetery

Ready for another post on dumb homebuilding ideas? A reader wrote in recently asking about the "very, very creepy" thing that was smack dab in the middle of this great little new subdivision in Paulding County named Sweetwater Bridge that features Frank Betz-designed craftsman style homes. The reader's question is not a dumb one. It's what is within the neighborhood that qualifies this post as a dumb homebuilding idea. The "very, very creepy" in question is a very old … [Read more...]

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Top 10 Best Places To Live In The U.S.A.

Thinking of relocating over the summer or sometime soon? You're not alone. Here are the Top 10 Best Places to Live in the U.S A. for 2007. How are the Top 10 best places to live chosen? These top 10 cities were "determined by statistics and feedback of the people who live, work & play in these communities" and compiled by the editorial team at Relocate-America. … [Read more...]

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Want A Homebuilding High? Volunteer For Habitat For Humanity

I had a very rewarding experience today. How? I volunteered my Saturday to work with Atlanta Habitat For Humanity and Team Clark Howard. What an honor it is to be given the opportunity to help disadvantaged people realize the dream of becoming a homeowner in such a fulfilling manner. l to r : Me, Clark Howard and building partner, Jill Taylor, posing in front of the newest Atlanta Habitat for Humanity home. I learned a lot, I came away with a healthy respect for many dedicated individuals … [Read more...]

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Celestial Ridge Has (at least) One Huge Selling Point – Scenic Views

We were out enjoying the fall foliage in northeastern Paulding County, Georgia the other day and passed by a subdivision with home sites offering miles of spectacular views of the surrounding area. I posted an article on Celestial Breeze a few months ago and it appears that a different developer has moved forward on the property and it is showing signs of life. The name has changed to Celestial Ridge and is being developed by J. Bryan Homes and Gemini Properties. At the time I posted the … [Read more...]

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Basic No Frills Senior Community

We came across yet another new senior community the other day. They seem to be popping up like mushrooms everywhere around here lately. If you're looking for a sound investment, I would suggest investing in senior living communities. Baby boomers are beginning to come into retirement (news flash...duh!), living longer and many want to down-size their living quarters for many sound reasons. … [Read more...]

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A Charleston Row House-Style Home in the Heart of Downtown Aiken, SC

Welcome to my pre-tour of a Charleston Row House-style home located in historic downtown Aiken, SC. This is a home that is sure to be a great investment with it being located in vibrant, pedestrian-friendly downtown Aiken on Park Avenue. Rising real estate values in the area are another reason it would be a great investment, not to mention the luxurious features of the home itself. I think you'll enjoy what follows. … [Read more...]

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Celestial Breeze Offered By Virtual Properties Realty

Paulding County, Georgia has an ample amount of beautiful acreage. Case in point: Celestial Breeze Subdivision offered by Virtual Properties Realty in north-central Paulding. We were on one of our home touring excursions recently and were literally just going where the little realty signs on the side of the road were taking us...through the high country of Paulding County. This is about as good as it gets here in our little part of the world...home touring-wise. … [Read more...]

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