101 E. Pinetree Blvd
Great family home has 3BR/2BA and so much room! Over 2000 sq. feet, this home has beautiful hardwood floors in LR&DR and anchored by big bow window decked out in gorgeous plantation shutters. Additional family room has TV,book shelf built-ins and perfectly placed gas log fireplace. Breakfast room has big picture window and connects to family kitchen with ajoining laundry and walk-in pantry. Kitchen has cooktop, wall oven, microwave vent hood and new dishwasher. Thirteen ceiling fans, ceramic tile baths, walk-in closets,pocket doors and an unbelievable attic are only a few of this home's extras. Board and batton exterior in great shape under vinyl exterior. Do see the 12x12 outbuilding with window in back yard but also surprising storage room in 2 car garage. Ring doorbell and enjoy the beautiful chimes and enjoy one of Thomasville's most convenient locations. All electric H/A installed Oct.07. All appliances except oven have been recently updated.
6 Steps to Prevent Thomasville Georgia Foreclosures
1. Contact your lender
In order to sort out the situation, you need to involve your lender as soon as possible so you can figure out the next plan of action and keep your home.
2. Set up a repayment plan
Usually, repaying your missed payments is the start of fixing the problem; that's why contacting the lender is so important. Depending on what you work out, your repayment costs may only be a little bit more than the cost of your current mortgage.
3. Try to get forbearance
Depending on your specific situation, you may be able to put your loan in forbearance. This means, you could be allowed to make smaller payments or you could be free from payments altogether for about a year.
4. Modify your loan
This is also known as a loan modification. The plan involves reducing your interest rate, resulting in cheaper payments. This can help you get back on track and avoid Thomasville Georgia foreclosures.
5. Refinance Sell your home
Refinancing your loan could also result in a lower interest rate, therefore, helping you keep your home. For example, if you have an adjustable rate mortgage that keeps going up each year, refinancing to a fixed-rate loan would be tremendously helpful.
6. Although this option is not ideal, it is better than foreclosure. When you sell your home, you have the chance to keep your credit score intact.
There are never any perfect choices when facing foreclosure. But before you think all is lost, examine your options.
If you need to sell your home as quickly as possible, give First Thomasville Realty a call at 229-226-6515. We have a proven track record for selling homes faster than the average Thomasville Georgia real estate agent.
Is There a Thomasville GA Home for Sale Your Pet Will Love?
1. The features of the home are particularly important. Before you go shopping for a pet friendly house, make a list of things your pet likes. Also make a list of things your pet might destroy. For instance, many cat owners find their pets ripping up the carpet. A home with wood floors might be ideal. If you have a dog, it's probably important to have a fenced yard. Many things are easy to overlook, but you’ll be sure to consider them if you make a list first.
2. The home’s layout might be hard on your pet. If you have an older pet who has a hard time climbing stairs, a Thomasville GA home for sale with one story would be better than a two-story home. Low windows or window ledges are perfect for cats, as well as an out of sight place to store a litter box. In addition, remember your pet’s size. The larger the animal, the more yard or bigger space you might need.
3. The Home Owner Association (HOA) may not allow pets, and those that do allow pets usually have pet restrictions. Before deciding on a home, make sure that the HOA allows your particular pet. Don’t take it for granted! You may end up with severe penalties.
4. County and City code restrictions may also be an issue. Several cities also have restrictions on the number of pets, the species and the type. The pit bull ban is a very good example.
5. A pet friendly neighborhood is the best place for you and your pet. Look around the neighborhood and see if the neighbors are walking their dogs or have cats sleeping in windows. Consider if the way they seem to take care of their pets is similar to yours. If it isn’t, you might want to find another Thomasville GA home for sale.
If you’re looking for a home that’s perfect for you and your pet, First Thomasville Realty can help. Call us today at 229-226-6515 or email us at info@FTRealty.com for more information.
July 2010 Agents of the Month!
First Thomasville Realty would like to congratulate our Agents of the Month for July 2010.
Kathy Palmer was our Listing Agent of the Month. Kathy has enjoyed a successful career in the Real Estate Field since 1988. Prior to becoming a Realtor® she owned and managed a retail clothing store. She has always enjoyed working with people, helping them find the home of their dreams and making new friends.
Pam Maxwell Wright was our Selling Agent of the Month. Pam is a lifetime resident of Thomas County who graduated from Valdosta State in 1977 with a BBA degree, she worked 19 years as a legal assistant and judicial assistant. Since then, Pam has owned a small landscaping business.
4 Tips to Prevent Home Buyer's Remorse When Buying Thomasville GA Real Estate
1. Do Your Research
One of the best ways to prevent home buyer's remorse is to conduct thorough research in the beginning. Know how much house you can afford. Consult a real estate professional and visit different neighborhoods. Check out school districts. Bottom line -- go over as many details as possible before putting down your hard-earned cash.
2. Be Honest With Yourself
Although you may love that charming 1920s Thomasville GA real estate fix-upper located in a great neighborhood, do some soul searching and be honest with yourself. If you know in your heart that to make yourself happy you'd need to do a complete remodel project, maybe you should keep searching. The reality is that you could wind up taking on more than you really want to.
3. Don't Look at Other Homes
Just like fashions, home designs can change over time. There will always be something newer, bigger, more contemporary – you name it! So if you continue to look at other homes long after you've made your purchase, you may never feel satisfied with your property.
4. Stop Asking for Opinions
Everyone's situation is different, especially when it comes to homes and decorating styles. And remember, you didn't buy the home to please everyone else. You bought it to please yourself. So if you're happy with your purchase, don't concern yourself with everyone else's opinions. They will just make you doubt your choice.
Before you start feeling remorseful and questioning your home buying decision, remember to focus on your original list of wants and needs. Remind yourself that you met the majority of your criteria when purchasing your Thomasville GA real estate. Be content. You're living in your dream home.
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3 Big Tips on Staging Thomasville GA Homes for Sale
Staging a home can mean sprucing up the paint job, eliminating clutter, moving furniture around – practically anything that makes your home look better to the buyer is staging. Whether you decide to do it yourself or hire a home staging professional, it can, and will, help you sell your home.
Here are a few pointers on how to stage your home and how each suggestion can help sell your home faster or for more money:
1. Style – Although the decorating styles of Thomasville GA homes for sale range widely, you want to make sure your home doesn’t have too much of a good thing. Too much decorating style overwhelms the potential buyers' senses and doesn't allow them to imagine adding their own personality to the home. Try to look at your home from a buyer's point of view and design it to sell.
How it helps: Furnished homes with just a hint of style help buyers see possibilities they can bring to the home such as a different wall color, new curtains or hardwood floors versus carpeting. The easier you make it for the buyers to see themselves living in the home, the better chance it has of selling.
2. Clutter – In real estate terms, “clutter” is any personal touch that makes it obviously yours. Remember, you’re trying to sell your home, not show people what a great decorator you are. Before you start with open houses, pack up all your personal pictures, knick-knacks and bric-a-brac.
How it helps: Removing your personal clutter lets potential buyers see it as their own. No matter how much you love the items, leaving personal touches is, invariably, a turnoff to the buyer. It makes it darn near impossible to see the house as anything but yours.
3. Cook – Before an open house, start baking chocolate chip cookies or an apple pie – something that smells good to most people.
How it helps: Thomasville GA homes for sale should feel, well, homey. Anything they can see, smell, touch or feel should be set up for maximum selling affect. Baking smells are an excellent touch.
Home staging will help get your home ready to sell, and set you well on your way. If you need help staging and selling your home, We’d love to lend a hand. Contact First Thomasville Realty today at info@FTRealty.com or call us at 229-226-6515 for more information.
Help The Lapham-Patterson House Win a $100,000 Grant!
Through an online voting contest, the Lapham-Patterson House is eligible to win a $100,000 grant from Coca-Cola and your help is needed!
The national or state park with the most votes will receive a $100,000 grant from Coca-Cola. You can vote as many times as you like until 8/31. VOTE NOW! If you have problems with this link, go to www.livepositively.com, click the "Vote for your park!" button and follow the instructions.
While the Lapham-Patterson House is not a typical park, it is a unit of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. The house is not currently open for regular tours due to the need for repairs and maintenance. Contact the Historical Society for more information.
According to the Georgia State Parks website, “The Lapham-Patterson House is a monument to the imagination, creative engineering and craftsmanship of the Victorian Era. Fishscale shingles, oriental-style porch decorations, long-leaf pine inlaid floors, and a remarkable double-flue chimney with a walk-through stairway and cantilevered balcony exemplify the quality and skill of its Victorian creators. Due to its outstanding architectural significance, the Lapham-Patterson House was named a National Historic Landmark in 1975.”
The site offers numerous opportunities for individual exploration. Its unique architecture can be explored for hours, with new things to see at each turn. And an interpretive tour by the Thomas County Historical Society provides insights into Thomasville’s and the nation’s history during America’s gilded age. Over the last thirty years, the Lapham Patterson House has been one of the major tourist attractions, along with the Big Oak and downtown Thomasville.
The $100,000 grant is made possible by Coca-Cola's Live Positively initiative in partnership with the National Park Foundation.
To vote, simply click here and select the VOTE button for Lapham Patterson House. If you have problems with this link, go to www.livepositively.com, click the "Vote for your park!" button and follow the instructions. For every vote cast, Coca-Cola will also donate $1 to the National Park Foundation up to a total donation of $200,000.
Please vote now and often through August 31st!