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From People To Pets – Everyone Deserves A Home

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From People to Pets – Everyone Deserves a Home

Jennifer Westmoreland & Associates and the Athens Area Humane Society

From People to Pets – Everyone Deserves a Home! Community is important to us, and we are so happy to support the AthensArea HumaneSociety! Along with a top local real estate team, you are also supporting your community when you work with us at Jennifer Westmoreland & Associates in buying or selling your next home! #foryoureverymove #athensga #aahs #honestathensagent

Jennifer Westmoreland & Associates
Keller Williams Realty Greater Athens
706-389-9953 / 706-316-2900

 

Mallard Cir

Homes Just Reduced in the Greater Athens Area

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Homes Just Reduced in the Greater Athens Area

Your dream home may only be a few clicks away!

Are you searching for homes in the greater Athens area? The Jennifer Westmoreland and Associates team has lots of listings that may be just what you’re looking for today! We have some listings that have recently been reduced, and probably won’t last long. Click the pictures for more information on each home listing, and submit a request for contact or give us a call to learn more about these fantastic opportunities.

Whitlow Creek Drive

Whitlow Creek Drive

Academy Woods Drive

Academy Woods Drive

Hearthstone Way

Hearthstone Way

Stevens Grove Church Rd

Stevens Grove Church Rd

Mallard Cir

Mallard Cir

River Shoals Dr

River Shoals Dr

 

Milledge Ave

Milledge Ave

675 Riverhill Drive

Riverhill Drive

Whitrlow Creek

Whitlow Creek

Long Creek Drive

Long Creek Drive

 

This Month in Real Estate July 2017

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This Month in Real Estate July 2017

Contact us to learn how national numbers compare to your neighborhood in the greater Athens area

(Info via KW)

According to the National Association of Realtors, the median home price for existing homes nationwide has increased 3.2% since last month, and 5.8% since this time last year. Interested in learning more about the current real estate market? Take a look at This Month in Real Estate for the month of July from Keller Williams. Interested in learning how these numbers compare to homes in your neighborhood? We can let you know all about that too! Give us a call today, or request a free home valuation guide customized for your home in the greater Athens area.

 

Three Signs Your Neighborhood is the Next Big Thing in Athens

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Three Signs Your Neighborhood is the Next Big Thing in Greater Athens

And what it might mean to you!

Is your neighborhood the next hot spot? (Info via KW)
If you suspect that your community is the next trendy neighborhood, you might notice the following changes:

New Businesses Are Moving to Your Area:
Hot new restaurants, boutiques, and hip coffee shops might be the first indication that your neighborhood is up-and-coming. Businesses conduct extensive research before setting up shop, so they often detect the next hot neighborhoods before anyone else.
For Sale Homes Are Spending Less Time on the Market:
We will gladly provide you with data on how long homes are spending on the market (referred to as days on market or DOM). The shorter the DOM, the more desirable the neighborhood.
Houses Are Being Renovated with Modern Details:
Homes that have been remodeled with today’s buyers in mind are often the beacons of a popular neighborhood. Look for stylized house numbers, mid-century modern architectural details, and updated landscaping.

Is your neighborhood showing signs that it could be the next hot spot? Feel free to reach out to us for a complimentary home valuation guide to see if now might be the right time to buy, sell, or invest in a new property.

Summer Lawn Care in the Greater Athens Area

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Summer Lawn Care in the Greater Athens Area

Smart lawn management can keep things nice and healthy

Summer heat here in the greater Athens area can wreak havoc on your lawn. But don’t despair, smart lawn management can help you keep things nice and healthy this year.  Neat and clean landscaping can often complement the look and feel of your home too! (info and photo via KW)

 

 

Here are a few tips:

  • How can you tell if your lawn needs water? Walk across the lawn in the early morning or evening hours. If footprint remain, water is needed.
  • Be sure to water after sunset or before sunrise. Avoid watering when it’s windy or hot outside.
  • Set your mower blade higher – a height of 2 1/2″ to 3″ is ideal. Tall grass encourages deeper root growth and better drought tolerance. And make sure that the blade is sharp. Dull blades thrash the grass, they don’t cut it.
  • Consider mulching your grass. This will return needed nutrients to your yard.

Stay cool out there! For more information on local resources, you can always visit our JWA resource page! And if you or anyone you know need professional real estate advice, please don’t hesitate to contact me. You can give us a call, or take a minute to submit a request to contact!

Home Care in the Greater Athens Area July 2017

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Home Care in the Greater Athens Area July 2017

Keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year.

Home Care July 2017

Your home is one of your largest investments. Take care of it with a monthly maintenance calendar. Below are some simple tasks for the month of July to help take care of your home in the greater Athens GA area. Data via KW.

  1. Trim back shrubbery around walls.
  2. Trim tree limbs away from roof.
  3. Remove any yard waste or debris as needed. Keep branches or other clippings around can attract insects.
  4. Check your siding for damage, warping, or rot.
  5. Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
  6. Check for damage, loose, or missing shingles on your roof.
  7. Check your chimneys for deteriorating bricks and mortar.
  8. Check window and door screens, replace or patch if needed.
  9. Check driveway, walkway, and patios for cracks or deterioration and reseal or repair as necessary.

Luxury Homes Available in Greater Athens GA

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Luxury Homes Available in Greater Athens GA

In the market for a custom home? Be looking for this luxury home insert!

Are you in the market for your next dream home in the greater Athens area? This monthly luxury home flyer may have just the information you’re looking for to simplify your process! Did you know that Jennifer is the #1 Keller Williams Athens Luxury Home Specialist? The insert can be found in the Real Estate Book of Athens, and we will also share information on these beautiful homes. On one side you’ll find featured homes in the Athens area, and on the other side are featured homes in Oconee area. See a home you like or have additional questions? Please give us a call today, or submit a request for contact! For our sellers, this is also an additional benefit that we offer at Team Jennifer Westmoreland & Associates to find potential buyers for your current home. We look forward to speaking with you soon, with a focus on finding a home that is just right for you.

Luxury Upgrades You Desire in Greater Athens

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Upgrades You Desire in Greater Athens

Luxury Buyers Often Prefer Upgrades Over Space (Info via KW)

When it comes to luxury homes, details are so much more than “just the small stuff.” In fact, the distinctive details are often what make certain homes extraordinary. That’s why 94 percent of affluent buyers said they would be willing to sacrifice 1,000 square feet of living space to get their desired upgrades.
Did you know that, at Jennifer Westmoreland and Associates, we are a top luxury specialist at Keller Williams in the Athens area? Understanding the details of luxury living is one of the most important considerations when seeking out a premier property. Our expertise in the luxury home market gives us the knowledge to seek out the certain key details you desire in a property, such as:

 
Smart home technology
Outdoor living amenities like water features and outdoor kitchens
Wine cellars and humidors
Home theaters
Home gyms
Top-of-the-line security systems

 

Finding a property that exceeds your every expectation in the greater Athens GA requires a team with an uncompromising eye for quality and an unending commitment to service. Call us today or submit a request for contact to arrange a personalized consultation.

Greater Athens Area Best Home Improvement

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Greater Athens Area Best Home Improvements

Potential Remodel Options for Future Resale (data via KW)

Sure, you can spend a lot on something purely for the personal pleasure of having it—like that outdoor Jacuzzi under the attached gazebo—or you can go the practical route and make an improvement that will increase your home’s market value. If you’re looking to improve the appearance of your home for resale, or you just want an updated look for your own enjoyment, consider a few things before beginning any costly project.

It may not sound very exciting, but it’s the basic improvements you make to your home that may have the greatest return on its value: a beautiful new bathroom won’t make up for a leaky roof.

Below are some examples of a few improvements that usually pay off—and some that rarely make a difference (no matter how much you paid for them) when it comes time to sell your home.

“…it’s the basic improvements you make to your home that may have the greatest return…”
Best Potential for Resale:
Painting
If you’re planning to sell your home in a year or two, a fresh coat of a neutral-toned paint could make the sale easier. A professional exterior paint job may also recoup close to 75% of its cost. Let’s face it— we all like things fresh-looking.
Kitchen
With just a few basic improvements, your kitchen can practically pay you back with interest! New paint, wallpaper and flooring are always appreciated. Replacing old cabinet hardware is a low-cost improvement that makes a big difference in appearance, according to the Remodeling magazine.
Don’t expect your money back:
Swimming Pool
In a word-don’t! Unless you’re putting it in for you and your family to enjoy, it’s commonly agreed that a swimming pool has no resale value at all.
Picture-Prefect Gardens
If the potential buyer is not horticulturally inclined, chances are your floral handiwork won’t add to the offering price. The same can be said for expensive fences and stone walls-they look nice, but buyers don’t pay up for them.

 

Call me today or submit a request for contact if you’re thinking of remodeling your home. I have an extensive network of experienced professionals that I would love to put you in touch with if you’d like. I will also show you how much your home is worth in today’s market, before and after the renovations.

If anyone you know requires real estate advice, please share my contact information with them.

Jennifer Westmoreland Athens Number One Keller Williams Luxury Home Agent

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Jennifer Westmoreland & Associates- Athens’ #1 Keller Williams Luxury Home Agent

Luxury Homes Often Need Specialized Skills and Market Knowledge

Did you know that Jennifer Westmoreland with Team JWA is Athens’ #1 KW luxury home specialist? At the JWA, we have specific tools and market knowledge that allow us to succeed in finding or selling your next luxury home for you. Videos can provide a fantastic way to highlight features of your home, along with the additional tools and technology to find a targeted buyer for your luxury listing. Below is an example of a recent video created for one of our clients highlighting their home! We would be happy to sit down with you and create a customized plan to sell your luxury home in the greater Athens area too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking for your next dream home? Here is a sample of some of our current listings. Thinking or listing your luxury home? We can provide you with a free home valuation guide customized just for you! Interested in something specific or need more information? Send us a request for contact, or give us a call today!