Attention Sellers: Why Staging Matters

We highly recommend a professional staging consultation for each of our listings. Watch this video to learn why this small investment in your home yields big results.

Picnic in the Park 2011

The beloved Savannah tradition, Picnic in the Park, will take place in Forsyth Park on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. As always, the event will feature an evening of live music, family, and picnics big and small! Entertainment this year provided by Eddie Wilson & The Strings of the South.


The themes for this year’s picnic contest will be "Greenest Picnic" and “Rock & Run,” in celebration of the runners, volunteers and the event that promises to put Savannah on the running map – the first Savannah Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. Those who enter their spreads in the Healthy Savannah Picnic Contest will be eligible to win an array of prizes, as well as bragging rights as Savannah’s best picnicker! Special celebrate judges will by WSAV's Tina Tyus-Shaw and SCAD's Sam Carter. Prizes to include a stay at the Avia Hotel, family memberships to the YMCA, 10 person party at the Island's YMCA rope and climbing course, Gift certificates to restaurants serving locally sourced and healthy foods, Yoga Class passes at several local studios, among other things.

2011 Theme: "Rock & Run"


Schedule (Times are approx.)

3:00 - 5:00 pm Healthy Savannah Picnic contest registration

5:00 pm Picnic contest judging

6:15 pm Esther F. Garrison School of Visual & Performing Arts, Middle School Choir

7:15 pm Strings of the South

http://www.savannahga.gov/cityweb/culturalaffairsweb.nsf/608e11690577454885256af400535d5b/afaf0d557d792f14852578ce006a3539?OpenDocument

What is HomePath Mortgage?

 HomePath Mortgage allows a borrower to purchase a Fannie Mae-owned property with a low down payment, flexible mortgage terms, no lender-requested appraisal and no mortgage insurance. Expanded seller contributions to closing costs are allowed.


Benefits to the Borrower:

• Low down payment and flexible mortgage terms (fixed–rate, adjustable rate, or interest–only).

• Down payment (at least 3 percent) can be funded by the borrower’s own savings; a gift; a grant; or a loan from a nonprofit organization, state or local government, or employer.

• No lender-requested appraisal.

• No mortgage insurance; ask your lender for cost details on loans without mortgage insurance.

• Expanded seller contributions for closing costs allowed.

• Available for primary residences, second homes and investment properties.

• Many condo project requirements are waived

Contact us today for a FREE guide to HomePath Mortgage.

JUST LISTED! Ardsley Park Bungalow with Custom Designer Kitchen

Super-cute Ardsley bungalow, not to be missed!  Large living room with fireplace adjacent to spacious, separate dining room.  There is a sunroom just off the living room. Custom designer kitchen with stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar and granite countertops.  New Trane multi speed HVAC system with state-of-the-art filtration system. Three sizeable bedrooms and renovated bathrooms (2.5) with vanities and granite counters. Outstanding finishes throughout.   Large, fenced corner lot with a remarkable canopy of Drake elm trees. Convenient to hospitals, Habersham Village and the Southside.

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How to File for Homestead Exemption

Residents of Chatham County who own a home and the land it rests on are eligible for an exemption. Property owners are allowed to claim only one homestead exemption, in which case must be on their primary residence. Rental property does not qualify. Only persons who reside on the property and whose name appears on the title can file for exemptions. Applications must be completed in person by the property owner, unless they have given another party their power of attorney.

WHAT:
Regular Homestead applicants must bring:

valid GA driver’s license or ID card

utility bill showing usage in 2011 (must be in name of applicant)
Senior Homestead applicants (62+ or 65+) must bring:

valid GA driver’s license or ID card

utility bill showing usage in 2011 (must be in name of applicant)

2011 State & Federal income tax returns
School Tax Disability applicants must bring:

valid GA driver’s license or ID card

utility bill showing usage in 2011 (must be in name of applicant)

letter of disability from a licensed GA physician (handicap parking applications cannot be accepted)

WHEN:
April 2, 2011 thru April 2, 2012

Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (excluding holidays)

WHERE:
The Board of Assessors Office, room 503, located on the 5th floor. Applications are accepted at the windows.

HOW:
The exemption will not appear on your April property tax statement, but it will be applied to the September installment for the entire year.

Military applicants who currently have an out-of-state driver’s license or ID card must prove Georgia residency. LES papers showing Georgia as the home of record are acceptable.