Caroline Ashe
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This will give my fellow book lovers a good laugh!
I listen to NPR and a favorite segment is All Things Considered. If you are a 50 Shades of Grey reader, you will find this very funny!
I'm always humbled when I see a soldier in uniform or a proud veteran people watching (reminds me of my daddy and granddaddy) and when I have the opportunity I offer my thanks.
Armed Forces Day is celebrated Saturday, May 19, 2012 this year. I encourage you to take a moment, whether it's in silence or publicly and find a way to thank a soldier.
I came across this part of a New York Times article from May 17, 1952 and it sums up my feelings of Armed Forces Day and the American soldier and the sacrifices he or she makes for my freedom.
"This is the day on which we have the welcome opportunity to pay special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces ... to all the individuals who are in the service of their country all over the world. Armed Forces Day won't be a matter of parades and receptions for a good many of them. They will all be in line of duty and some of them may give their lives in that duty."
My simple thank you to our courageous men and women in the Armed Forces.
Someone asked me the other day, how I fit a successful real estate career among my volunteer work and my family? My answer was simple, I enjoy them all and find a way to make them all a priority in my day to day. Another passion I nurture is my love and interest for things in the Augusta area...the place I call home. As residents, I think we take for granted what wonders we have in our hometowns or the places we live.
My eyes were widened even more, when in February, I was invited to take part in Georgia Health Sciences University's CSRA in Scrubs program. The CSRA in Scrubs program is designed for business leaders to spend a day at GHSU and discover what an asset we have in our own backyard! I left the experience with a pride in the health care Georgia Health Sciences University provides right here at home in Augusta and in the region.
CSRA in Scrubs was a full day at GHSU in areas of the hospital like:
I actually was witness to a full heart cath....very cool!
Even with the amount technology, the science, the innovation I walked away with a better sense of GHSU by the people I met, the doctors, the nurses, the faculty as I listen to their passion for their jobs and GHSU. That's what stuck with me the most. What an amazing place and an eye-opening day!
If you are a local business leader and you'd like to be considered for the CSRA in Scrubs program call The Office of Community Relations at 706-721-7720 or CLICK HERE.
Caroline is taking this Sunday off to spend the day with her daughter, Briana! Caroline wishes every mother a very Happy Mother's Day!
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After all the negotiations are over, the dollars and closing date are settled on and both buyer and seller feel like it's a win-win - What's Next? The dreaded home inspection...That's your first mistake, don't go into the home inspection process with dread. It's the next step in getting your home to closing, whether buying or selling a home.
For the buyer, the inspection is their first real 'look' at the home...guts, flaws and all! As a buyer, you should ask your neighbors, co-workers and your Realtor for a good inspector recommendation. You want an inspector who takes his/her time, is thorough and provides you with a detailed report with colored photos of any issues. The inspector should have credentials from an organization like National Association Of Certified Home Inspectors. The inspector should also take the time to explain any problems that were found.
BUYER TIP: When purchasing a resale home keep in mind it's not perfect and with a home inspection you should be looking for major deficiencies, safety hazards or environmental issues, like mold, not cosmetic items such as peeling wallpaper or cabinet door adjustments.
For sellers inspection day is nerve racking. Try to keep the process in mind, not the fact that someone is combing over every inch of your home for problems. BONUS TIP: If you are thinking of listing your home for sale consider a pre-listing inspection to include a termite inspection. It will calm your fears of the unknown.
In a GA real estate deal once the inspection is completed they buyer has the opportunity to request repairs to be completed by seller prior to closing. This is common and customary. It's also another round of negotiation. In my experience this is more frustrating for buyer and seller than the money and the terms of the deal. Everybody...breathe deep and remember it's just a step in the process and in most cases there is a solution.
Sellers should be willing to repair or replace any seller maintenance (blog explaining what is seller maintenance), safety hazard or environmental issues. These are the seller's current problems with the home and the buyer shouldn't be expected to inherit those types of issues. (unless it's an 'AS-IS' sale)
The home inspection step in buying or selling a home does not have to be a stressful time. Lean on your agent, listen to your inspector and they will guide you through the home inspection process.
If you have any questions on the home inspection process, feel free to contact me - I'm excited to help! or you can always...
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It's True, Location...Location...Location can not be beat!
2630 Chaucer Drive Augusta, GA 30909
Hillcreek Community
Sunday April 29th 2pm - 5pm
2630 Chaucer Drive - Property Details
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Cali's Grille
4460 Washington Road Ste. 20
Liberty Square in Evans, GA
706-922-7873
(Cali's Grille Menu Below)
"Home of the San Diego Wrap"
I had the opportunity to finally eat at the new Cali's Grille in Evans and I can say I will sure to be back! Loved the casual atmosphere of this soon to be Evans local favorite.
Cali's Grille has a casual feel and a non-complicated menu with the family's hometown San Diego flare with wraps, Baja fish tacos, sandwiches and favorites such as chicken tenders and a yummy Cali burger. Kid's will rave over the 12 and under menu with classic like grilled cheese, pb&j and Quesadilla served with fries and drink for $4.99!
I also had a special chance to speak directly with one of the owners, Irma Lieras, who owns Cali's Grille with her husband, Javier. (He's also the ROCKIN cook!) Irma was very passionate about their new business, that their entire family is a part of. After experiencing the area's southern hospitality, the Lieras decided to make Evans their permanent home following their military service. Cali's Grille has always been a dream of The Lieras!
If you hadn't heard of Cali's Grille I hope you will stop in and support this new local Evans restaurant, you will leave with a smile! I know I did.
Cali's Grille Menu
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Blanchard and Calhoun keeps it's clients informed of the trends in the real estate market in Augusta GA. On a month to month basis they provide their agents with the area's real estate marketing data. As a proactive agent, I'd like to make sure my clients, customers and the general public have access to what the real estate market really looks like.
The process in which these numbers are calculated is call absorption rate. Simply put the absorption rate is figured by the number of homes sold verses the number of homes on the market in a given time period. In this information it's a 30 day period. It's also broken down further into price ranges. The last 12 months is also recorded. It's good data to keep up with and gives you a truer picture of what the local Augusta real market looks like.
Take a peek and let me know your thoughts and questions.
Augusta GA Real Estate Market Information
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Visit Springlakes and tour 4211 Spruce Lane Martinez GA
A real BEAUTY!
Sunday April 22, 2012
2pm - 4pm
4 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths
$219,900
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As a Realtor, I sometimes forget most people don't buy and sell houses everyday as where I breathe real estate! So I wanted to relieve some fears and concerns about what to expect at a real estate closing.
What to Expect at a Real Estate Closing:
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