Fuzzy Zoeller became the first player to win The Masters in his initial appearance at Augusta. Zoeller survived a playoff with Tom Watson and Ed Sneed to grab the green jacket.

Zoeller is the only golfer to win playoffs in majors under two different formats. He won The Masters in sudden death, and beat Greg Norman over 18 holes at the 1984 U.S. Open.

Ben Hogan was the best golfer of his era, and still stands as one of the greatest of all time. “The Hawk” possessed fierce determination and an iron will, which combined with his unquestionable golf skills, formed an aura which could intimidate opponents into competitive submission.

2 PGA , 4 U.S. Opens, 2 Masters, and 1Open Championship.

As a Top Realtor in the Augusta Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), I have witnessed countless of times where people from all over the nation moving to augusta that say, “I must live in the Columbia County area.” When I ask them why, they just say, everyone says that is the place to live.

Well, this is very troublesome to me considering they have never lived in the Augusta Area before. Even for those that have lived in Augusta a long time may say the same thing. “I want to live in Columbia County verses Richmond County.” But it is funny that no one really, only in my opinion, can give a true valid reason.

Is it the newness of Columbia County? Is it the price tag associated with Columbia County? Is it the government of Richmond County? Is it the Crime, the Schools?

Well, let me say…. I will be doing a series of posts on my www.aqugustarealestateonline.com blog that will highlight areas of Richmond County, so that many will see that when it comes to choosing a place to live, you have a choice of grand neighborhoods, sizable landscaped lots, wonderful community developments and parks, detailed and sturdy architecture, Active homeowner associations, Luxury Golf course and equestrian communites, local shops and a unique quality of life……………all in Richmond County!

Yes, Columbia County is a great place to live, but it is not the only place to live. Explore Augusta Richmond County.

This is stated by a very particular mother of elementary school aged children, Cynthia Rhodes Realtor , that see many faces of the entire CRSA. http://www.cynthiarhodesrealtor.com/about-us-.asp

NEED MORE INFORMATION CALL CYNTHIA RHODES 706-373-1200

Courtesy of: Keller Williams Realty- Augusta Parnters

In a recent first time home buyer seminar, I asked a question and I will ask you the same. Name some upscale subdivisions in Augusta? Name some “less desirable” subdivisions in Augusta? Name some “decent” subdivisions in Augusta? Now, how many subdivisions did you come up with?

In my seminar of 30 attendees, we came up with 3 upscale subdivisions in Augusta, 2 less desirable subdivisions in Augusta, and 3 “decent” subdivisions for a total of 8 named subdivisions. How many did you come up with?

It is funny to see that we continue to keep an average of 3-5 names in the forefront of our minds. How will you know which subdivision you would REALLY like to live in if you don’t know what subdivisions are out there?

If you would like a list of the 1800 subdivisions in the Augusta GA area contact Cynthia Rhodes at cynthiarhodes@augustarealestateonline.com

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 LTV’s > 95 will increase the monthly fee to .90 bps. The current monthly fee is .55 bps.

 LTV’s < 95 the monthly fee is .85 bps.

Don’t worry the down payment as this point is still 3.5%.    The rates are low and there is a surplus of homes for the consumers.  Now is the time to buy before anymore changes occur to FHA loans. 

Jean Hunt

First Bank Mortgage

(762)233-5326

But, does it really matter what type of car your agent drives? The Code of Ethics for Augusta real estate agents says that a real estate agent or professional should at all times have a clean car. Who says that the real estate agent has to drive the lastest model luxury car like a Mercedes, BMW, or even a Lexus? Clean, is what it states.

So, really the question again is, would you hire an agent that drives the Pinto over the agent that drives the Mercedes? Say that all things were equal which one would you choose?

How should you choose a real estate agent? Many say they get a name from a friend or relative. Others, say they look online, phone book, and other sources. So then, the car shouldn’t make a difference! If the car was the way that someone looks for a real estate agent then I believe that agents in Augusta would start advertising their cars instead of themselves.

Have you ever run into a person dressed down, maybe a pair of kacky colored pants, t-shirt, and basic pair of tennis shoes or flip flops driving a small pick-up truck? Then all later down the road you see that person drive up to their $1,000,000 house. When you see this type of person you are witnessing a person that does not have to advertise to the world that they have money, nor does that person have to prove to anyone that they are successful (word choice for illustration purposes only, for those that want to scrutinize the word success)

Not to say that this is true for all real estate agents, but no one should choose a real estate agent based on a car, they should look mostly at performance and if they are new to the business then their background for the ability to perform well for YOU. Hence the movie, that says “Show Me The Money!” Isn’t that the point anyway?

So, if the real estate agent drives a Pinto and can show you the money, hire them!

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reducing home sale prices

Have you ever gone to a store, seen something really cool you wanted, but don’t buy it because you want to wait until the price drops. Oh, I have. It is the same with real estate in Augusta, GA and other places too, I’m sure.

Homebuyers find houses they like for sale and then will wait for the price to drop. Currently, there are around 6500 homes in Augusta for sale with a real estate agent, that number is usually around 4300. There were around 1850 price changes for the homes currently on the Augusta real estate market (GAAR MLS).  Meaning, for every ten houses on the market three  or more will have a price cut.

Price cuts could be avoided. Just like at the store with that cool item. There are trends at the store that after a while there will be a roll back or price cut on that item. But, if the store would not try to make soo much on the item soon as it comes on the market and price it to sale, the store will not have a long storage bill, or extra advertising cost to advertise and promote the new price.

Sellers and real estate agents in Augusta and other cities, stop the trends of slashing housing prices. There are three things that will effect the sale of a home, Price, Condition, and of course, Location.

1.You can’t change the location of your home so:
2. Price your home to sale in your subdivision of Augusta
3.Condition your home for sale in subdivsion of Augusta

- Look at homes that have sold, homes pending a sale, and those currently on the market, what is the trend for YOUR AREA OF AUGUSTA or prospective city area. It is important that you look in the respective subdivision or area. Have you ever heard someone say “This would be worth much more if it was in a different subdivision”

If you do it right the first time then you will not have your house sitting on the market with homebuyers waiting for you to slash the price!

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