Albany Real Estate Showcase - December 11, 2011

The Albany Herald • www.albanyherald.com • Sunday, December 11, 2011

(ARA) - For some homeowners, remod-eling projects are regular occurrencesto keep their homes looking fresh.Sometimes, that means smallerchanges like a new coat of paint orchanging a light fixture. Other times,more substantial changes are needed.Determining those changes can be achallenge, but looking at the potentialreturn on investment is a great way toprioritize.

Bathroom remodeling offers a

68.7 percent return on investment,according to a National Association ofRealtors survey. One way to add valueto a bathroom remodel is to pick bath-room fixtures that are more efficientthan what you currently have installed.Americans are going green in manyareas of life, whether with more ener-gy-efficient light bulbs, hybrid cars or byrecycling more regularly. Bathroom fix-tures are no different.

Here are three reasons why

you should consider going green withyour bathroom modeling project:

* Products may beoutdated. Toiletsmade before 1994use anywherefrom 3.5 gallonsto 8 gallons perflush (gpf),while new EPAWaterSenselabeled high-efficiencytoilets canwork beau-tifully on amodest 1.28 gpf.Not sure of your toilet's vin-tage? Look at the underside of the tanklid - the date of manufacture is oftenstamped into the porcelain. In theshower, the typical showerheadinstalled in California homes built after1994 uses as much as 2.5 gallons perminute. At that rate, your eight-minuteshower consumes a whopping 20 gal-lons of water.

* Savings to be had. Compared to 3.5gpf toilets, TOTO's Aquia One-PieceDual Flush High-Efficiency Toilet has aflushing system that enables homeown-ers to select the level of water usedeach time the toilet is flushed - 1.6 gal-lons for bulk waste or .9 for liquid. Theapproach provides exceptional watersavings paired with outstanding perfor-mance. A family of four can save morethan $90 annually on their water bill,and $2,000 over the lifetime of the toi-

let.If you replace a typical 2.5 gpm

showerhead with a TOTO high-efficien-cy Trilogy Showerhead, you will experi-ence the same luxurious shower, yet

consume a responsible 14gallons, saving 20

percent ofthe waterused byolder models.

Evensomething likea faucet cancontribute towater savings.TOTO's SilasWidespreadLavatory Faucet isa WaterSenselabeled lavatoryfaucet that consumes

a responsible 1.5 gallons per minutewithout sacrificing an ounce of perfor-mance. Its design has a classic con-temporary elegance with a graceful,curved spout.

* Be a trendy homeowner. A whop-ping 68 percent of builders surveyed bythe National Association of HomeBuilders say that energy-saving tech-nologies and features including low-Ewindows, energy-efficient appliances,and LED lighting will be common alongwith other green features like engi-neered wood products, and water-sav-ing plumbing fixtures such as dual-flushtoilets and low-flow faucets by 2015.Start now and you'll be ahead of thecurve.

2 THE ALBANY HERALD • REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE • Sunday, December 11, 2011 • www.albanyherald.com

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THE ALBANY HERALD • REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE • Sunday, December 11, 2011 • www.albanyherald.com 3

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(ARA) - From warm woods and creative col-ors to memorable murals and tailored tex-tures, interior designers and industryexperts predict 2012 will offer a multitude ofoptions for those interested in giving theirhomes a fresh look. Even better for today'scost-conscious consumers is that many ofthe trends are easy and inexpensive.

The facts about furniture

According to Emmy Award-winninghome design expert, author and TV/radio

personality Christopher Lowell, upholsteredfurniture coverings are being driven moreby texture and less by prints. Yesterday'sbulky, stationary pit sofa will be replaced bylower backs and seats along with smaller"footprint" pieces clustered into conversa-tion groups for more flexibility and ease ofinteraction. Stacy Garcia of Stacy GarciaDesign Studio sees a movement of woodsfrom very dark mahogany and espresso tolighter and mid-toned woods, with raw, nat-ural walnut, cherry and white oak beingespecially prevalent.

Make a statement

For homeowners interest-ed in adding life and personality toa bedroom, living room, familyroom or office, a decorative wallmural is a quick, cost-effectiveway to go,explains ToddImholte, presi-dent of MuralsYour Way,whose productshave been fea-tured on theTODAY show,ExtremeMakeover: HomeEdition, DivineDesign, Man Cavesand Moving Up.With 25 mural categories including Disney,famous artwork, cities and cityscapes,nature, and sports, as well as the ability tocreate murals from favorite photos, thechoices are virtually unlimited. The compa-ny also recently launched a repositionablewallpaper line.

The right touch

According to Lori Dennis, interiordesigner, author and upcoming star ofHGTV's new show The Real DesigningWomen, next year's textures and fabrics willinclude iridescent metallic woven within fab-ric; strong patterns and bold prints; modernfloral; tailored woven fabrics like tweed, her-ringbone, plaid and houndstooth; vel-vet/velour, sumptuous dupioni silk, and fauxfur. Natural fibers such as bamboo, jute,eucalyptus, cotton, silk, wool and cork willremain popular, adds DeAnna Radaj ofBante Design LLC.

A splash of color

Deborah Wecselman of DWD Inc.suggests starting with neutral hues oftaupe, beige, cream, grey, black and white,and then adding unexpected pops of colorwith bold accessories from bright yellowpaintings to royal blue vases. Dennisechoes this vibrant color spectrum, with richjewel tones like emerald, amethyst, sap-phire, ruby, garnet and citrinealong with deep teal, fuchsia,honeysuckle, coffee and gold.

Light up your life

According to Bradburndesign team manager Martin Lucki,lighting options will include linenshades with clean tailored lines

and a play toward texture. Lamp bodieswill be made of carved reclaimed woodsdeftly finished in soft, neutral tones thatshowcase the natural wood grain.

Beverly Hills designer Christopher Grubb ofArch-Interiors Design Group, who considersdecorative lighting "the piece of jewelry in aroom," recommends architectural sconcesfor applying makeup or shaving to avoid theshadows cast by overhead lighting.

Please tread on me

Kitchen designer/blogger SusanSerra sees a renewed interest in woven orknotted textures on rugs with "back tobasics" motifs that harken back to simplertimes. These rugs are easy and cheerful tolive with, make a design statement, andserve as interesting foundations for roomswith upholstered or casework furnishingsmost often seen in neutral colors. Lowellalso sees a trend toward investment arearugs on tiled floors or those resurfaced withwood or faux wood veneers for better wearand tear and a greater perceived homevalue.

Decorating on a dime

According to artist/designer/authorPablo Solomon, people will continue to lookfor unique, cost-effective ways to improvetheir homes. They'll buy and restore sec-ondhand furniture, swap artwork and acces-sories with friends, and use yard sale pro-ceeds to purchase new items for theirhomes. Consignment stores and estatesales will be hot in 2012, adds best-sellingauthor and home design expert Lauri Wardof Redecorate.com, with people discoveringthe benefits of buying older, distressedpieces that are well made and affordable.Chairs and sofas that can be reupholsteredor slipcovered, and cabinets for storage, willbe sought for their quality as well as theaesthetic interest they add to modernrooms.


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INSURANCE COSTS

Based on 1999 Brick Veneer home in Albany. Includes replacement contents with $300,000 Liability. Has $500

deductible. Compliments of Copelan Insurance Agency, Inc.

Home Contents Monthly Value Value Premium

$100,000 $80,000 $24

125,000 100,000 28

150,000 120,000 32

175,000 140,000 36

200,000 160,000 40

225,000 180,000 44

250,000 200,000 49

HOW MUCH HOUSE CAN YOU AFFORD?

• Determined by multiplying gross wages by .28, a common method used by lending institutions. •• Determined by multiplying gross wages by .36, a common method used by lending Institutions.

† Based on an average interest rate of 7.5% ‡ Based on an average interest rate of 7.25%

This table is intended only as a guide. For more specific information, contact a local lending insti tution.

House Value 15 Year Mortgage

Monthly Gross Income

Maximum Mortgage Payment

Maximum Monthly Debt

House Value 30 Year Mortgage

MORTGAGE PAYMENTS CALCULATOR Monthly interest, interest payments for 30-year, fixed rate mortgage. Escrow payments for taxes, ins urance not

included. Payments are rounded to the nearest dollar.

PROPERTY TAXES

Calculations based on 2002 mileage rate -- monthly payments multiply value of home times 40%, multiply answer time mileage rate divide by twelve for monthly payment

These are ESTIMATED tax rates. They are based upon 2002 millage rates for each city and county and include school tax. The Homestead Exemption discount is not included.

Monthly Payment Home Value

Albany Leesburg Smithville Dougherty County

Lee County

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$1,600 448 576 65,164 50,028

1,800 504 648 73,309 56,281

2,000 560 720 81,455 62,535

2,200 616 792 89,600 68,788

2,400 672 864 97,745 75,042

2,600 728 936 105,891 81,295

2,800 784 1,008 114,036 87,549

3,000 840 1,080 122,182 93,802

3,200 896 1,152 130,327 100,056

3,400 952 1,224 138,473 106,309

3,600 1,008 1,296 146,618 112,563

3,800 1,064 1,368 154,764 118,816

4,000 1,120 1,440 162,909 125,070

4,200 1,176 1,512 171,055 131,323

4,400 1,232 1,584 179,200 137,577

4,600 1,288 1,656 187,345 143,830

4,800 1,344 1,728 195,491 150,084

5,000 1,400 1,800 203,636 156,337

5,200 1,456 1,872 211,782 162,591

5,400 1,512 1,944 219,927 168,844

5,600 1,568 2,016 228,073 175,098

5,800 1,624 2,088 236,218 181,351

Mitchell County

4.50% 4.75% 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25% 6.50% $50,000 $252 260 268 276 284 292 $300 $308 $316

60,000 309 317 325 333 341 350 360 369 379

70,000 365 373 381 389 397 409 420 431 442

80,000 422 430 438 446 454 467 480 493 506

90,000 479 487 495 503 511 525 540 554 569

100,000 536 544 552 560 568 584 600 616 632

110,000 593 601 609 617 625 641 660 677 695

120,000 649 657 665 673 681 700 719 739 758

130,000 706 714 722 730 738 759 779 800 822

140,000 763 771 779 787 795 817 839 862 885

150,000 820 828 836 844 852 875 899 924 948

160,000 876 884 892 900 908 934 959 985 1011

170,000 933 941 949 957 965 992 1019 1047 1075

180,000 990 998 1006 1014 1022 1050 1079 1108 1138

190,000 1047 1055 1063 1071 1079 1109 1139 1170 1201

200,000 1104 1112 1120 1128 1136 1167 1199 1231 1264

$ 60,000 $ 75 81 $ 75 39 $ 67 49 $ 72 49 $ 59 49 $ 53 19

80,000 104 68 100 52 89 99 96 66 79 32 70 92

100,000 130 86 125 65 112 49 120 82 99 15 88 66

150,000 196 29 188 48 168 73 181 24 148 73 132 99

200,000 261 72 251 31 224 98 241 65 198 31 177 32

250,000 327 15 314 14 281 22 302 06 247 89 221 65

MORTGAGE RATES

30-YEAR FIXED RATE

(No Points)

1-YEAR ADJUSTABLE RATE (No Points) FHA and/or VA (30-Year) FHA and/or VA (15-Year)

LENDER

Subject To Change Upon Short Notice

E LECTRICAL & N ATURAL G AS C OMPANIES City of Albany Georgia Power Mitchell EMC Sumter EMC 883-8330 436-3304 436-0070 759-2291

T ELEPHONE AT&T Residential 888-757-6500

www.att.com Business 866-620-6000

I NTERNET P ROVIDERS AT&T ( Dial-up 800-436-8638) ( DSL 800-263-0241) www.att.com

Plantel 1-800-342-7564 SurfSouth 878-6008

R ECYCLING Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful 430-5257

S CHOOL I NFORMATION Dougherty County Public School System Lee County School System

431-1264 229-903-2100

D AILY N EWSPAPER (circulation dept.) 888-9322

O THER I MPORTANT N UMBERS

Driver’ s License Bureau 430-4251 Automotive Tag Office 431-3255 Voter Registration 431-3247 Correct Time 436-6121

Albany-Dougherty Chamber of Commerce 434-8700

To Advertise in the Real Estate Showcase contact Daniel Bryan at 888-9392

Rates can be reduced with discount points. Rates are subject to change upon short notice, and discou nt points could

change frequently. One discount point is equal to one percentage point of the loan amount and is pai d when the loan

is closed. Most lenders have a variety of programs. ORIGINATION FEE IS NORMALLY ONE ADDITIONAL POINT,

BUT CAN VARY. Maximum amount for conventional loan is $417,000. To Participate in the column, call 888-9333.

For information on specific mortgage programs call The Lender.

30 yr. Rate

15 yr. Rate

Points Points USDA 100% 30 yr.

15-YEAR FIXED RATE

(No Points) Rate Annual

Cap

Life of Loan Cap

Margin

Ameris 229-434-4555

Colony Mortgage Corp 229-436-9000

Assurance Mortgage 229-420-8225

First State Bank of Leesburg 229-759-6622

Flint Community Bank 229-903-1400

Heritage Bank 229-878-2021

Northside Mortgage 229-878-1499

AB&T National Bank 229-446-2265

Suntrust Mortgage Inc. 229-430-5494

Regions Mortgage Inc. 229-434-6817

Synovus Mortgage 229-430-7037

3.75 3.125 - - - - 3.75 0 3.50 0

4.00 3.375 - - - - 3.875 0 3.50 0 4.00

3.75 3.25 - - - - 3.75 0 3.50 0

4.00 3.25 - - - - 3.75 0 3.50 0

3.875 3.25

3.75 3.25 - - - - 3.75 0 3.50 0

4.00 3.375 - - - - 3.875 0 3.50 0

3.625 3.199 3% 2 6 2.75

3.75 3.25 - - - - 0 0 0 0

3.99 3.25 - - - - 3.75 0 0 0

3.875 3.25 - - - - 3.75 0 3.50 0


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his week’s featured home is a picture ofelegance inside and out. This huge4,944 square foot brick home is situated

on a beautifully landscaped lot on theAvenues. Directly across the street is thelovely Hilsman Park, which makes for a fan-tastic view. You can also take comfort in thethought that the natural view of the park willnever be replaced with additional homes orbusinesses. This part of the Avenues trans-ports you back to simpler times with itsquaint, well maintained homes and its quietpeacefulness.

The long paver walkway in front ofthe featured home is lined with small shrubs,and it leads directly to the front entrance ofthe home. Upon entering the home, you aregreeted by a lovely entryway with polishedoak hardwood flooring. Directly ahead is anelegant stairway that leads up to the mastersuite and two additional bedrooms.

To the left of the entrance is a large,open formal living room. Two statelycolumns mark the perimeter of the room andadd a touch of grandeur. The walls areadorned with detailed moldings from top tobottom. The floors are a warm-colored hard-wood that continues throughout most of thehouse.

The next room you will enter is thefamily room. It has the same beautiful crownmolding and judges panels as the formal liv-ing room. The focal point of the family roomis the gas fireplace. This would be a greatroom to gather in during the holidays, so fam-ily can enjoy each other’s company while lis-tening to the snap, crackle, and pop of a roar-ing fire.

To the left of the family room is theformal dining room. These two spaces flowtogether nicely and would make for greatentertaining. The dining room is largeenough to house a table of twelve in additionto a buffet and a china cabinet. Centered inthe room is an adorable chandelier with indi-vidual shades.

As you continue on, you will cometo the kitchen area. This space includes a fullbathroom, a breakfast nook, and plenty ofcabinet space inside the kitchen itself. Thebreakfast nook is situated in front of a largewindow, which overlooks the well-manicuredbackyard. Both the kitchen and the nookhave tiled floors. The kitchen has corian

countertops and tons of cabinets. There is nolack of storage in this room!

Just off of the kitchen is an enor-mous bonus room. It is carpeted, has twolarge closets, a wet bar, and two sets of frenchdoors leading out to the brick patio on theside of the home. This room could functionas a master bedroom, a den,or an entertaining room. Thepossibilities are endless!

On the opposite endof the house is alibrary/office with heart pinepaneling on the walls, built-in bookcases, and a woodburning fireplace. This roomopens into the sunroom.There is a built-in desk withcabinets in the sunroom, andthe floors are ceramic tile. A glass paneleddoor leads out into the grassy backyard fromhere. Back in the formal living room there isan entrance to a large basement, which has itsown sink and would be great for storage or aworkshop.

Upstairs is the master suite, twoadditional bedrooms, and a Jack and Jillstyled bathroom. The large master suite has acozy sitting area and a magnificent masterbathroom. The master bath includes marblecountertops and flooring. To the right of theroom is a ladies vanity and a marble showerwith a steam shower. Centered in the room isa large whirlpool tub, which is surrounded bymirrors. To the left is a double vanity and thewater closet. There are also his and hers clos-ets located in the master bath.

Outside is a large backyard withflowering trees, privacy fencing, and aMother-in-Law suite. The suite includes twolarge bedrooms, a bathroom, a full kitchenand laundry room, and a family room. This isa large, fully functioning house with a mainentrance on the alley, so it could be used as arental for extra income!

This stately home has a new slateroof, a new HVAC system, and a new sprin-kler system. There is a large triple carport onthe side of the home.

If you are interested in this opulenthome, please call Mary Linda Cotten ofColdwell Banker Walden & Kirkland at theoffice: (229) 436-8811 or on her cell: (229)347-0953.


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601MOBILE HOMESFOR SALE

BEST DEAL IN TOWNBig 2BR/2BA, $460/mo.

Pine Bluff Estates.Call Rick 229-229-5001.

600MOBILE HOMESFOR RENT

3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths,available now good credit req.$650 mo. deposit req. 435-1658

653DUPLEXES

LEE CO., Condo, 2BR21⁄2BA$675/Mo $675/Dep no pets orGRFA 229-888-0117, 344-4246

652CONDOMINIUMS& TOWNHOUSES

Acreage 650CommercialProperty 651Condominiums/Townhouses 652Duplexes 653FurnishedApartments 656FurnishedHomes 657Hunting Leases 658Office Space 660Resort Property 663Retail Space 664RoommateWanted 666Room 667Rental PropertyNeeded 668UnfurnishedApartments 673Unfurnished Homes 679Warehouses/Mini-Warehouses 681

Affordable Office Retail FlexSpace For Rent in Albany.Prices start at just $200/month.Spaces from 100 sq ft to over3,600 sq ft. Flexible monthlylease terms available. No creditchecks required. Electric andgarbage removal included.Virtual offices starting at just$100/month. Call 815-908-8603o r c l i c khttp://www.AlbanyOfficeCenter.c-om

660OFFICE SPACE

1, 2 BR , S tove, f r idge,Downtown. w/utilities, $85/wk.+ dep. 435-7646

656FURNISHEDAPARTMENTS

MAYFAIR LN 3BR/2BA built withlots of extras $750/Mo+ Dep229-291-8504

LEESBURG, BRAND NEW, 3Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1375 sq. ftduplexes $825/mo 869-0607

LEE 2BR/2BA, No Grafa/Pets.Year Lease 432-1551

916-B 4th Ave. 2BR/1BA,$500/mo, $500 dep NO GRFA,Avail 12/1, Call 678-699-1889

401-B Station Crossing3BR/2BA GRFA, $575/Mo$500/Dep 483-0403

3BR/2BA Winding Way LeeCo, 2BR/2BA 910 20th AveAlbany, 2BR/1BA CromartieB e a c h A l b a n y . C a l l229-894-6504 or 229-436-3664,No Pets, No Smoking

653DUPLEXES


EAST, Rent Reduced, 1BR-2BR,$325 & up. 888-2000/881-2000

COUNTRY PLACEAPARTMENTS

Call for RATES!!229-435-4325

2BD, 1BA 1113 9th Ave, fenced,backyard, Hardwood floorsthroughout, great neighborhood$550 mo $400 dep 291-3738

1BR $475/mo and 2br/11⁄2ba$550/mo NW townhouse,appl iances, $400/deposi t435-8476

1BR/1BA Apts inRawson Circ le, $450/Mo.

229-483-1238

1, 2, 3BR, $275-$375/mo. +deposit. W. Gordon, CH&A.435-7646

673UNFURNISHEDAPARTMENTS

LARGE ROOM plus bathroom,small TV room, & access tokitchen, $100/Dep $375/Mo +1/2 utilities & cable, no pets.Drug free, background checkrequired, 854-4631

666ROOMMATEWANTED

2901 Gillionville Rd. next toDork Books. Great location!Call 229-343-0900.

1200 SQ. FT. Retail, LeeMarket/ Winn Dixie, Us 19229-347-7655

664RETAIL SPACE

DAWSON RD Retail/ OfficeSpace 250-7,200 Sq.Ft. Call432-7899

600 sqft Office, Privateentrance, 4 rms + restroom,new carpet & paint 1005 W. TiftAve. Call 229-883-6910

660OFFICE SPACE

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M SPECIAL M1 & 2 BR Apt. $400-$450 AllAppl. Avail now 229-430-0166

RENT SPECIAL!!2 & 3 BR CH/A, All Appl.,W/D Hookup, $495 & upWillows Apts. 432-9585

REGENCY CLUBAPARTMENTS

Call Mary @ 229-888-0148 &ask about our Holiday Special(32“ TV or 1⁄2 off December‘sRent)! DCA Welcome! Locatedclose to New Wal-mart. Special

subject to change.

PINE FORESTAPARTMENTS

Call Lavonne & ask about our$31 Move in for the month!Free flat screen with 1 yr leaseupon availability. DCA ok!Located close to New Wal-mart.Call 434-1311. Special subject to

change.

N W S T U D I O 1 B R / 1 B Aw/utilities, kitchenette, avail.12/26. $600/Mo+dep. 395-2624

NOTTINGHAM NORTHAPARTMENTS1, 2 & 3 BR‘s

Call 229-436-9096

NOTTINGHAMAPARTMENTS1, 2 & 3 BR‘s

Call 229-432-9351

ALBANY, 2BR/1BA, CH&A,Appliances. Pets allowed.$425/mo + deposit. Flint Realty888-2290

4BD, 11⁄2 BA, South DoughertyCounty 1500 sq ft 1 ac $800month + deposit 883-2607



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5% OFF Students, Military, Police & Seniors

1 BR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 379 00

2 BR 1 BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 429 00

3 BR, 2 1 ⁄ 2 BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 499 00

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Westwood Apartments

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201 Holly Dr., Albany Affordable Luxury

Extra Large 1, 2 & 3 BR Call 886-6552

APARTMENTS673UNFURNISHED

APARTMENTS

1 Bedroom Luxury Apartment Community

436-6415 www.gardenapts.com

1200 Kingstown Court (off Whispering Pines)

1, 2 & 3 B EDROOM U PSCALE A PARTMENTS & T OWNHOUSES .

889-8030 www.gardenapts.com

1404 Whispering Pines

Village the

439-8109 2507 Nottingham Way

Northwest Albany “Call For More Info”

3110 Graystone Lane - Off Beattie Rd. 435-101 7 G REENBRIAR A PARTMENTS

• 4 spacious floor plans • Live Oak Elementary School District • Water, Sewer, Garbage Provided

Call Maxine or Karen


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1203 Whispering PinesAlbany, GA 31707

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Duplexes/Triplexes/Quads*

1902-A Buck Ln3BR/2BA

$650/Mo / $650/dep

2307-B Old Dominion Dr.3BR/2BA

$695/Mo $695/Dep

3951 Rodnor Forest Ln3BR/2BA

$675/Mo / $675/Dep

*APARTMENTS*

453 Kingswood Dr 1BR/1BA$450/Mo / $450/Dep

411 Kingswood Dr3BR/1.5BA

$550/Mo / $550/Dep

2110 Lennox St. #242BR/2BA

$550/Mo / $550/Dep

*HOUSES*

234 Long Pine(Lee Co)3BR/2BA

$950/Mo $950/Dep

136 Uncle Jimmy‘s LnLee Co.

3BR/2.5BA$1500/Mo / $1500/Dep

3304 Aristedes Rd3BR/1BA

$500/$500

213 Hedgerow Dr. Lee Co.3BR/2BA

$1100/ Mo/ $1100/Dep

2308 Heathridge Ct.3BR/2BA

$1100/$1100

1354 Lovers Lane3BR/2BA

$850/Mo / $850/Dep

1006 First Ave5BR/3BA

$699/Mo $699/Dep

225 First Ave 3BR/2BA$499/Mo / $499/Dep

*COMMERCIAL*

2813 Palmyra Rd5 offices/2BA

$950/$950 commercialw/warehouse

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1BR ($300/mo). North Albany,Call 229-883-2223

131 Patrol 3BD, 1BA $500month $500 deposit, Call432-2748 after 6pm

679UNFURNISHEDHOMES

Albany Property Management 1926 Dawson Rd.

888-5843

2805 A Partridge 2BR/1BA, $465/mo $465 dep.

512-A W. Residence 1BR/1BA, $245/mo $245 dep.

2303-A Dominion Ct 1600 sq ft, 3BR-2BA, $725/ Mo $725/ Dep.

1305 A Stuart Ave. 3BR-2BA, All Appliances,

$565/Mo $565/Dep

836-A & B Odom 2BR/1BA, No Appliances,

$275/ M o $275/ Dep

1120 B Waddell Ave 1BR/1BA, All Appliances, CH&A,

$345/Mo $345/ Dep

2304 A Dominion Ct, 3715 A Mayfair 4BR-3BA, 2000 sq ft, $895/Mo $895/Dep

B&B Rental Agency Since 1946

605 Pine Avenue 229-435-5216

3122 A Crepe Myrtle 3BR $725mth/$650 dep

113 Birchwood (Lee) 3BR $975mth/$900 dep

2418 Schley 3BR $795mth/$700dep

1009 B 1st Ave 2BR $525mth/$450dep

2318 A Jim Stokes Ct 3BR $675mth/$500dep

1200 Westwood (Gated) 2BR $625mth/$500dep

FOR LEASE NEW HOME inLee County. 3BR/2BA. Call229-886-5725

604 HARMON 3BR/1BA carport,fenced. 1s t Month f ree$500/Mo 439-8207

3BR HOUSE, Lake Park area,1812 Green Va l ley Ln .$1150/mo. Call 229-446-7070

3BR, East, CH&A, fenced,carport, $490/mo 436-0736 or869-2546

3BR, $595, Putney, HW flr,CH&A, Call 888-2000 437-8225

3BR/11⁄2BA, Carpet, carport, 1ac, fenced yard Renovated.Section 8. $550/Mo. Call229-435-1980

2BR/1BA fenced, appl., goodneighborhood, carpet $425/Mo$250/Dep 229-291-8364

2/3BR Houses and Apt.$0/Dep $250-$350-$450/MoJ.W. Rentals 229-420-1673

1BR 614 W. Mercer Ave.$320/Mo utilities included, inrear. 229-449-0006

1 & 2/BR $435-$625 Allappliances. 229-430-0166

679UNFURNISHEDHOMES

Magnolia Properties2BR/2BA Friar Tuck $660/mo;2BR/1.5BA Townhouse FriarTuck $660/mo; 3BR/2BA DuplexSchley $750/mo. 229-638-1597

www.mpmalbany.com

LEE CO, 3BR/2BA, fencedyard, $900/mo. Call 343-5860

LEE CO. 3/2 fenced $890/Mo.4/2 garage, fenced $1300/Mo

Duplex 3/2 quiet $650/MoThe Wright Co. 435-0654.

HOUSE W/ GREAT Character& charm for rent at 1002 6thAve. 3br, 2bth, Large fencedyd .s to rage bu i l d i ng .Kitchen/stove/dw/frig. $850 mthw/1 yr lease. Contact Ms.O‘Brien @ 344-5284.

HOUSES:

2507 WALDEN CT.3BR/2BA

$875/mo $875 dep.

229-889-1040

618 WILLARD GRFA OK &215 FROST 229-883-9999

679UNFURNISHEDHOMES

Publisher’sNotice

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertised in thisnewspaper is subject to the FederalFair Housing Act of 1988 which makesit illegal to advertise any preferencelimitation or discrimination based onrace, color, religion, sex, handicap,familial status or national origin or anyintent ion to make any suchp r e f e r e n c e , l i m i t a t i o n o rdiscrimination.

This newspaper will not knowinglyaccept any advertising for real estatewhich is in violation of the law. Ourreaders are hereby informed that alldwel l ings advert ised in th isnewspaper are available on an equalopportunity basis.

701ACREAGEOVER 75

Lee Co. 3BR/2BA with garagefireplace & appliances 435-1327

LEASE PURCHASE Availablein Putney Area. 3BR/2BA,$750/mo. Call 435-7790

679UNFURNISHEDHOMES


10 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO The Albany Herald Sunday • December 11, 2011 • http://albanyherald.net/realestate.html

go to www.albanyherald.com

click on classifieds and print your

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708HOMESFOR SALE

Paint & Body Shop Or Garagewith Paint Booth and lifts for saleor lease 291-7661

703COMMERCIALBUILDINGS

QUAIL RIDGE Plantation.Stewart Co., 1200/AC $1995/ac.AFM Land Sales, Nathan Greer478-232-9241

702ACREAGEUNDER 75

Land & Timber Sales & Management

visit matreforestry.com for info, listings & n ewsletter (229) 639-4973

Randolph County/Cuthbert,G A . 3 4 5 a c r e s G r e a tTimberland Investment withMature Timber & Cabin &Stocked Pond. Must See ThisOne!! Only $1,595 per acre.478-477-1000.

FARM & PLANTATIONREALTY, LLC.

Don Butts 446-0600John Downer 938-3034

701ACREAGEOVER 75

A FTER H OURS & W EEKENDS

344-5037

1001 W. Oglethorpe

D OLEE R ENTALS , I NC . 436-9620

814 A & B S MADISON 2BR-1BA $250 RNT/$150 DEP

138-B N DOUBLEGATE (LEE CO) 2BR-1BA...$550 RNT/$300 DEP

129 MOSSYDALE 3BR-2BA...$975 RNT/$500 DEP

511 E UGEMAR 2BR-1BA...$425 RNT/$200 DEP

LEE VILLAGE #26-C 2BR-2BA...$625 RNT/$400 DEP

108 AUBREY CT (LEE CO) 3BR-2BA...$1050 RNT/$600 DEP

3101-E CREPE MYRTLE 1BR-1.5BA...$465 RNT/$300 DEP

1700 PEARL 3BR-2BA...$1200 RNT/$600 DEP

204 S CARROLL 2BR-1BA...$425 RNT/$425 DEP

1505-B W HIGHLAND 2BR-1BA...$450 RNT/$300 DEP

806 #4 CARDINAL GROVE 2BR-2BA...$625 RNT/$500 DEP

129 MAYFIELD (LEE CO) 3BR-2BA...$950RNT/$500 DEP

110-B HOUSTON ST (WORTH CO) 2BR-2BA...$550 RNT/$300 DEP

122 WESTCOTT 3BR-2BA...$725 RNT/$500 DEP

100 N INGLESIDE 3BR-1BA $650 RNT/$400 DEP

3210-B FERNRIDGE 3BR-2BA $700 RNT/$400 DEP

1715-B MALONE 2BR-1BA $325 RNT/$200 DEP

3408 ARISTEDES 3BR-1BA $450 RNT/$300 DEP

3112-B CREPE MYRTLE 3BR-2BA $725RNT/$400 DEP

406 CLARK 2BR-1BA $485RNT/$300 DEP


YOUR HOME FOR THEHOLIDAYS. Your house in thewoods, 6 acres bordering NiloPlantation in DoughertyCounty. No neighbors on anyside, set back from the road.2400 square feet, 3 bed, 2.5bath, 2 car garage, barn withcarport. Well water, septic,cable with high speed internetand video cameras. Freshpaint and carpet, ready tomove in for the holidays withsome furnishings available anda l l app l iances. Ask ing$219,900. Also available forlease, minimum of 12 months.For appointment, photos orinterior video, contact owner at617 216-0821 or [email protected]. Bring yourdecorat ions and HAPPYHOLIDAYS!

BEAUTIFUL 4BR/2BA, BonusRoom on corner lot. Lots ofamenit ies and upgrades.A v a i l a b l e n o w . C a l l229-347-0845.

BEAUTIFUL 1.48 ac. woodedlot overlooking lake w/ accessto swimming pool. Gatedcommunity. 229-343-0900.

708HOMESFOR SALE

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708HOMESFOR SALE

1900 B Ledo Rd. $450/month, 800 sq ft office space 2709 Gillionville Suite 1

$750/month, 1000 sq ft

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 110 N. W ESTOVER B LVD A LBANY , GA 435-5467

HOMES FOR RENT 506 Cherry Avenue 2 bed, 1 bath, inside laundry rm, excellent condition $525/month - DCA accepted 4424 Woodcrest Drive ,

Albany,31721 4BR, 3 Full BA, updated kitchen with granite counters and all appliances, wooded 1.35 acre lot, $1,200 /month 3948 Rodnor Forest Lane,

3 bed, 2 bath, $700/month. 2513 B Buck Court 2 Bed 1.5 Bath, $500/month

2943 Stonewater Drive, Albany, GA ~ For Sale ~

3 Bedrooms, 2 bath, 1,040 sq ft, Brand New HVAC unit Home is cute as can be. All appliances included:

stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and vent hood. Laundry closet, alarm system, large storage closet

in the back, Attic access. Lake Park school zone. $91,000

436-6628 A NN T HOMAS GRI

“Yes, you can buy a home, ask me”

FOR SALE 706 Cherry, 2BR, 1BA, $48,000 5426 Kalmia Ln, 3BR, 2 BA, $109,000 2811 Sylvester Rd, 3BR, 1BA, $48,000 2704 Joshua, 2BR, 1BA, $30,000 823 W. Lincoln, 2BR, 2BA, $32,000 527 Ivey’s Scenic, 3BR, 2BA, $155,000 801 Putney 3BR 2BA $69,500 906 Holloway, 3BR, 1BA, $50,000

Hwy 82E (Sylvester) 0.97ac, $49,900 5601 Ironwood (vacant lot), 3.34 acres, $65,000 HUD RESALES

1400 Highland 3br 2ba $24,000. 304 Elizabeth 3BR 2BA $64,240

2804 Quail Run Dr 4BR 2BA $146,700

806 Shelton 3 BR 2 BA $41,360 2817 Reeves Ln 3 BR 2 BA $116,000 1601 Hoover 2BR 1 BA $40,000

708HOMESFOR SALE 708HOMES

FOR SALE

Your Down Payment is YourCredit, Why Rent When YouCan Own? Homes in AllAreas. 229-291-8510

709HOMES FORSALE INFO

1536 Dougherty Ave , Albany , GA 31705 420-8929 ext2101

1400 E. Lincoln Ave. $600 Rent $600 Deposit

3BR / 1BA, Large Fenced Yard 903 E. 9th Ave.

$750 Rent $750 Deposit 3BR/ 2BA, Fenced Yard , Immaculate

Condition 406 A & B Station Crossing $550 Rent $550.00 Deposit 2BR/2BA, nice duplex

with appliances

2715 DOVER LN great value3406 sf., 4BR/21⁄2BA 2 cargarage, +room, new carpet,p a i n t , & A C , $ 2 0 9 , 9 0 0229-376-6063

1509 ARGONNE (West Side)extra nice 4BR/2BA brick, den,lr & dr, fridge and stove, D/W,W/D. About $4500 down (canbe gift) about $850/MO (PITI)also VA loan. James Dalton

Realty229-874-6825 Anytime

708HOMESFOR SALE


(ARA) - Just as regular tune-ups mayextend the life of your car, performingroutine maintenance to your home'sheating, ventilation and air conditioning(HVAC) system may extend the life ofyour HVAC equipment. While there aresome tasks homeowners can handleon their own, many HVAC projectsrequire a professional contractor.

Independent Customer Care(TM) Dealers from American StandardHeating & Air Conditioning offer a quickoverview of basic service tasks for do-it-yourselfers and service jobs thatrequire a pro:

Furnace maintenance: DIY

Filters prevent dust and dirt from build-ing up in your HVAC system. However,dirty filters slow airflow, forcing yoursystem to work harder. The extra exer-tion can increase energy costs andlead to a damaged system. To preventcostly repairs and keep your systemoperating at peak efficiency, replaceyour furnace filters on a monthly basis.

Furnace maintenance: Pro

A licensed HVAC contractor should fullyinspect your furnace at least onceper year. During an annualinspection, the contractor willcheck the heat exchanger andmay adjust the burner. Dependingon what type of heat-ing system you have,a professional mayalso check or cleanthe flue.

Outdoor unit: DIY

Keep the area sur-rounding the outdoorunit free of debris -remove any grass or leaves near thebase of the unit and keep nearbyshrubbery pruned. If the exterior of theunit becomes dirty, you may also use asoft brush or vacuum cleaner to cleanthe surface.

Outdoor unit: Pro

When servicing anoutdoor unit, a professional will inspectthe unit's wiring and repair any loose ordamaged connections. A licensed

HVAC contractorwill also removeany debris that youmay have over-looked or can't see,as well as oil thefan and inspect theunit's interior forany damage.

Ductwork: DIY

Leaky ductworkwastes energy and

reduces the life span of an HVAC sys-tem. DIYers are encouraged to inspectall visible ductwork in the attic, crawl-space or garage for cracks or leaks.Most local home improvement storescarry a variety of metal tapes orsealants that you can easily apply toseal leaks however, homeowners areencouraged to contact a professional

for tougher jobs such as adding newductwork.

Ductwork: Pro

A professional duct cleaner will inspectthe entire system, including ductworknot accessible to you. As a part of theinspection, a professional will takeapart the vents, clean the vents andregisters, and check for mold, asbestosand other contaminants. A contractorwill often seal off any fiberglass insula-tion in the ducts, preventing it fromblowing into the home.

While a professional HVACcontractor will keep your system run-ning at its most efficient, there are afew things you can do in tandem tohelp extend the life of your HVAC sys-tem. In addition, regular care to yourheating and cooling system may alsoimprove your home's energy efficiencyand enhance indoor air quality. Formore information or to contact a localAmerican Standard Heating & AirConditioning dealer, go towww.americanstandardair.com.

How to extend the life of your heating system


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(ARA) - As the chill of winter sets in, yourhome interior may be lacking the warmthand comfort you'd prefer. Fortunately, creat-ing an inviting atmosphere does not requirehuge amounts of time or money. And youdon't need to be a professional interiordesigner - or even have experience in dec-orating - to transform your home into a wel-coming haven. To bring your decor into theseason and give your home noticeableappeal, follow a few easy tips.

Paint

Color has an enormous effect onmood and it greatly influences the atmos-phere of a room. Neutral and white wallscan feel stark and cold during the wintermonths, so consider warming them up withrich hues like those found in Dutch Boy's2011 holiday palette. Yellow Springs,Reservoir Red and Loden Wool will createthe perfect cozy feel, and accents of UltraWhite will make your new colors stand outeven more. "The warmth of this light yellowis reminiscent of lights glowing on the tree,popcorn strands strung, or light from the

candles set on the mantel," says RachelSkafidas, color and design specialist forDutch Boy Paints. "It's the perfect backdropfor a deep, traditional red and mistletoegreen." And don't stop at paint - incorporatethese colors into other decor elements for afestive feel throughout the home.

Rugs

Hardwood and natural stone floorshave become extremely popular in the pastseveral years, but these options can becold and unpleasant underfoot in the wintrymonths. Adding rugs in visible areas willinstantly give any room a more inviting look,as well as warmer feet on cold winter morn-ings. Experiment with different sizes, styles,shapes and designs throughout the home.You might even consider switching out cur-rent kitchen and bathroom rugs for moreseasonal choices to give these rooms a fes-tive appeal.

Lighting

Now that winter is here and days

are shorter, depending on natural sunlightto brighten a room past mid-afternoon is nolonger an option. But instead of harsh whiteceiling lights, give your home a cozy glowwith strategically placed lamps, candlesconces and wall lights. A variety of lightsources creates a welcoming feel that stillallows occupants to entertain or read com-fortably. A trip to any home improvementstore will prove there are endless possibili-ties to light your home, with many uniqueand easy-installation options to choosefrom.

Accessories

It's the littlethings that can makethe biggest difference,and accent items havea great effect on theambiance of yourhome. From decora-tive sofa pillows, tofestive candles, to holi-day table runners, thedetails of a roomdetermine its mood. Ifyou're feeling creative,many home and craftmagazines have hun-dreds of ideas for do-it-yourself wreaths,

centerpieces, wall hangings and otheraccents. And appealing to other senses witha pine-scented candle or seasonal bowl ofpotpourri will instantly make a room moreinviting.

No matter what your budget ordecorating experience, you can give yourhome a cozy, comforting feel easily andaffordably. Using these tips, you'll be readyto enjoy the great indoors in no time at all.

Four easy ways to warm up your home decor

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