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Mortgage Calculators for Augusta GA Homes

February 26, 2010

If you’re thinking about buying a home in Augusta GA or the surrounding communities of Evans, Grovetown, or Martinez, chances are you have mortgage related questions like How much will my payment be? What’s the payment difference between a 15 yr mortgage and a 30 yr mortgage? How does interest rate affect my monthly payment? [...]

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Augusta GA Real Estate Market – July Absorption Rates

August 3, 2009

I’ve just calculated the absorption rates for July. According to the Greater Augusta Association of Realtors MLS, there are currently: 1622 active single family homes in Columbia County (Martinez, Evans, Grovetown, Harlem, Appling 635 active single family homes in Aiken County (North Augusta, Aiken and Edgefield) 1570 active single family homes in Richmond County (Augusta [...]

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Changes to the Columbia County School Calendar

August 3, 2009

Great news! The Columbia County Board of Education has recently made a change to the school calendar. The October Fall Break has been eliminated for the 2009-2010 school year. Schools will be closed the entire week of Thanksgiving. Mark your calendars now! As always, if you have any questions about Augusta homes for sale or [...]

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Augusta GA Real Estate Market – June Absorption Rates

July 6, 2009

As a follow up to the Augusta June Market Statistics Report, I wanted to take a look at the absorption rates. Again, I’m breaking these down by county – Aiken, Columbia and Richmond. Aiken County – currently has 629 homes for sale, 49 homes sold in June, giving us an absorption rate for Aiken County [...]

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Are You New to Columbia County Schools?

June 27, 2009

If you’re new to the area and will have children attending school in Columbia County, you’ll need to make sure they’re registered. Only new students are required to go through registration, and most schools are open to enroll new students starting July 20. You’ll want to make sure to call ahead to schedule an appointment. [...]

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How Much Columbia County Home will 100K Buy You?

June 24, 2009

I sold my first home in Columbia County in 2001 for around 85K. Just out of curiosity, I wanted to see what similar opportunities might still be there for first time home buyers today. According to the MLS of the Greater Augusta Association of Realtors (GAAR), the following homes are currently being marketed in Columbia [...]

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Free Kids Meals in Augusta GA

June 21, 2009

Our kids enjoyed free enchiladas tonight at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant in Martinez GA. It was a nice surprise for Father’s Day! I thought it would be great for everyone to add their favorite restaurant here in the Augusta area that has free or cheap Kid Meals. Comment away and I’ll add to the post as [...]

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Electronics Recycling in North Augusta and Columbia County

June 20, 2009

UPDATE: For recycling locations in Columbia County GA,  visit http://www.columbiacountyga.gov/index.aspx?page=3767 Why not just throw an old computer, cell phone or calculator in the trash? Because discarded electronics contain hazardous materials. Improper disposal of these items pollutes the environment and poses a danger to human health. The city of North Augusta SC is doing its part [...]

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Columbia County Exchange Club’s Concert for Kids

June 9, 2009

The Columbia County Exchange Club is presenting the 3rd annual Concert for Kids celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Beatles album “Abbey Road” featuring the band Ed Turner and #9. The concert will be held on August 14th and 15th from 6pm till at the Imperial Theatre on Broad Street. Proceeds go towards the prevention [...]

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Augusta GA Real Estate Market Statistics

June 4, 2009

I thought for sure that stats from the Augusta MLS would be published by now for May. Since they’re not, I wanted to cover January thru April and we can add May to the mix shortly. I want to compare the last couple of months to the same time period from 2008, as month to [...]

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Best Time to Buy Your Home in Augusta GA

June 4, 2009

The following comes from a post by Keller Williams Realty Intl. Great information for first time homebuyers…. An article ran in the New York Times stating that right now may be the opportunity of a lifetime for first time home buyers. Check out the article, titled “It May Be Time to Think About Buying a [...]

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