Albany Real Estate - November 13, 2011

The Albany Herald • www.albanyherald.com • Sunday, November 13, 2011

2 THE ALBANY HERALD • REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE • Sunday, November 13, 2011 • www.albanyherald.com

(ARA) - When your child skins herknee or bumps her head, how doyou comfort her? With a kiss and ahug? No matter how loving andcareful you are, it's impossible toshield your children from all of life'slittle injuries.

Parents often think their chil-dren are safest in their own home.Sadly, every year home accidentssend thousands of children to theemergency room, many with seriousinjuries. But by taking some impor-tant precautions, such as replacingtraditional blinds with cordless,motorized versions, you can helpensure your child avoids serioushome accidents.

Here are some safety tipsthat can help parents keep childrensafe at home:

Choking and strangulation pre-vention

Choking and strangulationcan be significant hazards in thehome. You can minimize chokingrisks by making sure small childrenare served age-appropriate foodscut into smaller-than-bite-sizedpieces. Never give foods that arechoking hazards, such as hot dogs,nuts or raw carrots, to infants.Always stay with your small childwhile he is eating, so that you canquickly respond if he does run intotrouble.

Window treatments withcords are among the biggest homesafety hazards for children. Since1990, more than 200 infants andyoung children have accidentallystrangled on window treatmentcords, according to the ConsumerProduct Safety Commission. Thedangling cords are attractive to chil-dren, who may become entangled inthem. Consider replacing traditionalcorded shades with motorizedshades. These blinds and shades,powered by manufactur-

ers like Somfy Systems, eliminatecord risks because they are con-trolled by a motor and remote con-trol or wall switch. Motorization alsooffers many other benefits, fromconvenience to energy savings, thatmake them a good choice whenyou're making your home child-friendly.

FallsFalling down is part of grow-

ing up, and hopefully your little onewill suffer nothing more than a fewscrapes and bumps. More seriousfalls, however, can be a significantrisk to children's safety. And childrenfalling down are not the only danger;parents need to take precautions toprevent furniture and home itemsfrom falling on children.

Keep stairs and floors clearof toys or other objects that couldcause someone to trip. Secure stairswith safety gates at the top and bot-tom of the staircase. Windowsshould have safety guards andremain locked when not open.Never leave a child alone in a roomwith an open window, even if thewindow has a screen on it. A smallchild's weight can be enough to popa screen out of a window andexpose a child to a potentially fatalfall.

To help ensure your child's

Simple safety advice to protect youngchildren in the home

See Safety, page 12

THE ALBANY HERALD • REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE • Sunday, November 13, 2011 • www.albanyherald.com 3

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(ARA) - With tight schedules andeven tighter budgets, it's becomingmore difficult for people to indulgein the luxury of a day spa visit orrelaxing vacation. Recent studiesshow when it comes to life's littleluxuries, like that sliver of cheese-cake, we can't resist the urge togive ourselves a treat from time totime.

If your relaxation routine isthe treat you can't resist, consideran at-home regimen to maintainthat touch of luxury while savingtime and money.

Consider the following tipsto create an at-home relaxationretreat:

* Create a relaxation sta-tion. A soothing retreat is hard tocome by in a cluttered home.Identify the quietest area of yourhome and do a mini-makeover of

the space. Remove any extraneousitems to create streamlined counterand tabletops. Add a few fluffythrow pillows you can nestle into,add a dimmer switch to overheadlights and find soothing scents likelavender to complete the environ-ment.

* Massage away the day.Add a light massage into yourrelaxation routine to make the mostof "me" time. Enjoy a book and amassage in your favorite chair withthe HoMedics Swedish MassageCushion, or rest on a comfy couchusing a handheld massager on asore neck. Adding soothing mas-sage will help you relax and escapefrom the pressures of your 9 to 5.

* Enjoy the little things. Taketime each day to enjoy the littlepleasures that often go unnoticed.Being more conscious of what we

often pushaside for"more impor-tant" thingscan reallyhelp yourefocus andfeel morerelaxed. Sowhether it'staking a fullhour to med-itate in themorning orenjoying asmall pieceof dark chocolate after dinner, don'tforget that while we shouldn't sweatthe small stuff, we also shouldn'tforget the little things that make ushappier.

* No whirlpool? No problem.Use steaming water and aromather-apy candles to create a spa-like

mood in and around your tub. Anaddition like the HoMedics BodyBubbles Bath Spa can turn anybath into a soothing, bubbly mas-sage. Turn on some soft music for atruly relaxing soak.

* Skip the salon and DIY


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31.37 Wooded Acres on

Story Road in

Worth County $82,500

1000 & 1002 Radium Springs Road Commerical 1581

sq. ft. building near campus of

ASU. $115,900

Large Creek Front Lot $44,500 3.47 acres Commercial Maple Street $54,350

17 Acres at intersection

of Nelms & Palm. $85,000

$239,500

167 Willow Lake Drive Quality built and spacious home in quiet cul-de-sac in Hickory Grove. 2180 sq. ft., 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 baths, includes large master suite, double

garage and large separate shop. Many amenities. Call for appointment.

Reduced to Sell

831 Camp Osborn Road A gentleman’s estate greatly reduced for this recreational find in a tranquil country setting Spacious 3 bdrms, 3 bath home on 36.94 acres overlooking 6 stocked ponds. In-ground pool, workshop and pole barn.

A wonderful place for the family.

6412 Newton Road Home on 6.07 acres. 3 bdrms, 4 baths. Horse barn with 5 stalls and tack room.

Double detached garage and storage shed. Spectacular views and secluded setting.

Call us today.

2805 R eeves L ane Nice 4 bedrm, 2 bath home with terrific updates on corner lot with some new hardwood flooring, double carport and fenced rear yard. 4th bdrm, can be used as a bonus room/ office. Home is in good condition and ready for you

to enjoy for the holidays.

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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

3.875 3.25 - - - - 3.875 0 3.50 0

4.00 3.375 - - - - 3.75 0 3.375 0 4.00

3.75 3.25 - - - - 3.75 0 3.50 0

4.00 3.25 - - - - 3.75 0 3.50 0

4.00 3.375

3.75 3.25 - - - - 3.75 0 3.50 0

4.00 3.375 - - - - 3.875 0 3.50 0

3.625 3.25 3% 2 6 2.75

4.00 3.375 - - - - 3.75 0 0 0

4.125 3.375 - - - - 4.00 0 3.15 0

4.00 3.375 - - - - 3.75 0 3.50 0


Formal Living Room

KitchenDining Room Breakfast Nook

Master Bathroom1 of 3 Guest Bedrooms

Family Room

Master BedroomGuest Bathroom

Foyer

ocated in the lovely Lake Park subdivision, this week’s featured home offers plen-ty of space and charm. With four big bedrooms, this house is ideal for a largerfamily. The lot is over half an acre and has a great front lawn. The backyard is

fenced, which is great for children or pets.The front entrance opens onto a long foyer with hardwood flooring. To the left

of the foyer is the formal living room, which also features hardwood flooring like mostof the rooms in this house. The large windows allow plenty of natural light to flowinto the space. To the left of the living room is the formal dining room. The hard-woods continue into this space. Chair railing and crown moulding add a touch ofsophistication to the room. The two tone paint scheme provides visual interest in theroom.

Directly off of the dining room is the kitchen. This space offers plenty of stor-age. There are two large windows above the sink, which add to the brightness of thewhite cabinets and white appliances. The quaintness and charm continue from thekitchen into the breakfast nook. The adorable striped wallpaper enhances the roomwith a splash of color. Directly above where the dining table would be situated is aunique chandelier that can double as a ceiling pot rack. If you placed a center islandunder this fixture instead of a table, you could use this space as a continuation of thekitchen for added prep area. There is a half bath just off of the breakfast nook, whichis convenient when you have guests.

Immediately to the right of the breakfast nook is a huge family room. Thelight from the french doors gleams off of the hardwood floors. This room features ahuge built-in with shelves and cabinets galore. There is plenty of space here for all ofyour media equipment.

To the right of the family room is the hallway that leads to all of the bedrooms and additional bathrooms. All of thebedrooms have large closets and hardwood flooring. Both the guest bathroom and the master bathroom have single vanitiesand shower/tub combos. Also located on this hallway is the laundry area and attic access.

Off of the back of the house is a spacious screened porch. You can enjoy the outdoors without being attacked byGeorgia’s state bird, the mosquito! There is a gazebo next to the back porch. The backyard is fenced so children or pets canplay freely.

This home has fresh interior and exterior paint and a transferable termite bond with Adams. The asking price wasrecently reduced to $130,000!

If you are interested in this home, please contact Thomasine Dye-Thomas of Albany Realty at her office: (229) 883-6100 or on her cell: (229) 894-6677.


Thomasine Dye-Thomas

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This beautiful four bedroom, two and a half bath house is locat-ed in the Lake Park subdivision on more than half an acre.

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Large Screened Porch Fenced Backyard

TheHouseAppeal

Interior� Bedrooms: 4� Bathrooms: 2.5� Details: HARDWOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT! Kitchen with white cab-inets, white appliances, and two large windows; Dining room with hardwoodsand crown moulding; Large family room with built-in shelves; Master suite withprivate bath and large closet; Master bathroom with single vanity and show-er/tub combo; Half bath off of kitchen; Three additional bedrooms with a sharedfull bathroom on the hallway.

Exterior� Details: Screened back porch; parking pad; fenced backyard.

More Information� Square Footage: approx. 2,155 square feet� Price: $130,000� Contact: Thomasine Dye-Thomas

Office: (229) 883-6100Cell: (229) 894-6677

WHERE: 1812 Robinhood Road, Albany

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8 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO The Albany Herald Sunday • November 13, 2011 • http://albanyherald.net/realestate.html

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600MOBILE HOMESFOR RENT

For Rent 600For Sale 601Lots For Rent 602Lots For Sale 603Supplies/Equipment 604

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

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603MOBILE HOMELOTS FOR SALE

PRIVATE LOT Cordele Roadfor rent $150/mo. 229-347-5173

602MOBILE HOMELOTS FOR RENT

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

3BR/2BA WindingWay, LeeCo2BR/2BA 910 20th St, ALB2BR/1BA Cromartie, ALB.

Call 229-436-3664 or 894-6504No Pets, No Smoking

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

664RETAIL SPACE

PCB Holiday Getaway5BR/3BA, fully furnished, hottub, gulf views. 334-834-2976

663RESORTPROPERTY

REASONABLE RENT1709/1717 E. Oglethorpe

Parr Realty 888-0130

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

100 S. MAGNOLIA- 4 RoomOffice Suite w/bath & CH&A.$225-$395/mo 894-2518

660OFFICE SPACE

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

656FURNISHEDAPARTMENTS

VERY NICE 3BR/2BA, 1921-BElkhorn. $700/mo. No pets.grafa accepted. Call 432-1408

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

653DUPLEXES

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

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NOTTINGHAM NORTHAPARTMENTS1, 2 & 3 BR‘s

Call 229-436-9096

NOTTINGHAMAPARTMENTS1, 2 & 3 BR‘s

Call 229-432-9351

NEW 3BR/2BA all appl., goodlocation., GRFA OK $700/Mo886-8697

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

COUNTRY PLACEAPARTMENTS

Call for RATES!!229-435-4325

ALBANY, 2BR/1BA, CH&A,fireplace, Appliances. Petsallowed. $495/mo + deposit.Flint Realty 888-2290

2 & 3/BR East & Westside229-438-5363

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

1 Bedroom Luxury Apartment Community

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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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APARTMENTS

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

N.W. ALBANY 2BR/1BA CH&Aappl., pets allowed $425/Mo$425/Dep NO GRAFA

Flint Realty 229-888-2290

LEE CO., 2BR/2BA no pets,$675/Mo + Dep 229-336-0777


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808 N Harding 1BR/1BA, $225/mo $225 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

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LEE CO. 3BR/2BA DR, carportFP, $950 mo + dep 291-0322

LEE CO. 3/2 garage, $925/mo3/2 garage, fenced $890/mo.The Wright Co. 435-0654.

LEE CO. 181 Huntingdon 3/2split design, GRANITE/TILEthroughout garage fireplace,major appl, lrg master suite.$1150 mo 344-3215

2-STORY BRICK 3BR/21⁄2BA,2505 Alberson in St. Andrews,2,300 sqft, heart pine floors. GasF/P. Screened porch $1150/mo395-6712

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3122 A Crepe Myrtle 3BR $725mth/$650 dep 113 Birchwood (Lee) 3BR $975mth/$900 dep 1009 B W. First Ave 2BR $525mth/$450dep

339 B Creekside (Lee) 3BR $595mth/$500dep 2318 A Jim Stokes Ct 3BR $675mth/$500dep 1200 Westwood (Gated) 2BR $625mth/$500dep

PUTNEY Area, 3BR/1BAw/shop $550/mo $550 dep.3BR/1BA 10th Ave, $550/mo$550 dep. 3BR/1BA 10th Ave.$495/mo $409 dep. 395-5802

LEE, Rent Reduced, 3BR/2BA,brick, $745 888-2000/881-2000

HOUSES:

2507 WALDEN CT.3BR/2BA

$875/mo $875 dep.

1905 W. Broad Ave3BR/1BA

$475/mo $475 dep

APARTMENT:604 N Jefferson Apt D.

1BR/1BA$285/mo $260 dep.

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4707 COOPER ST Putney areaAcre lot, 3BR/11⁄2BA $650/Mo$ 6 5 0 / D e p N O G R F A229-869-7117

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STEWART CO, GA. Quail RidgePlantation. 1200 +/- ac. GreekRevival Home. Hunting lodge.25 ac lake. $1995/ac. AFM LandSales LLC, Nathan Greer,Broker 478-232-9241

RANDOLPH CO., (Shellman,GA) 152+/- Acs. On LowerShellman Rd., 104 AcsCropland, 22 Acs PlantedPines, $1400/Per Ac., BankFinancing if Qualified.Call Joe Durham @ J. Durham& Assoc. 229-436-2733

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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.

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5601 Ironwood (vacant lot), 3.34 acres, $65,000 HUD RESALES 304 Elizabeth 3BR 2BA $72,270 513 Ardmore 3BR 2 BA $107,200 2804 Quail Run Dr 4BR 2BA $163,000

1601 Hoover 2BR 1 BA $40,000 3419 Plantation 3 BR 2 BA $108,000 2817 Reeves Ln 3 BR 2 BA $116,000

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FORECLOSUREBargain Price, Shellman area(only 27 mi to George BagbyGolf Course and Lake Eufaula),5BR/31⁄2BA, 2 car garage, 3200sqft, 1 acre, only 2 yrs old, BestWhirlpool Appliances. $109,000.

Call James Dalton Realty229-874-6825 anytime

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LEE CTY. AT THE TERRELLCO. LINE, Country Estate.Murphy Rd., 25.6 Acs. Pines &Hardwoods, Rest r ic t i veCovenants, 2,000 Sq. Ft. Min.,Plenty of Deer & Turkey,$127,000.

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801 N. Washington, Sylvester $695 Rent $695.00 Deposit 4BR/2BA nice home 705 Pinson St., Sylvester $400 Rent $400.00 Deposit

4BR/2BA 1506 Joe Wright Dr, Cordele $500 Rent $500.00 Deposit

4BR/2BA,ceramic tile, nice home 406 A 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

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$1,200 /month, $1,000 sec. deposit 3948 Rodnor Forest Lane, 3 bed, 2 bath, inside laundry, fenced yard, $700/month, $500 deposit.

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

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

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

164 MCDONALD CT (LEE CO) 3BR-2BA...$900 RNT/$500 DEP

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

2518 BROOKHAVEN 3BR-2BA...$950 RNT/$500 DEP

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

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

908 PEACOCK 3BR-2BA...$595 RNT/$350 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

1112-C WINGATE 3BR-1BA $350 RNT/$200 DEP

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

1511-A WHITING 2BR-1BA $325 RNT/$200 DEP

506 CHERRY 2BR-1BA $550 RNT/$500 DEP

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falls are minor, minimize situations thatcould lead to trouble, such as attractivetoys placed atop furniture that could tipover when a child climbs up to get thetoy. Move furniture away from windows

and secure items to the wall with anchor straps. If you have a flat screen inyour home, consider wall-mounting it for safety.

Appliance and fire safetyFire and electricity are fascinating to many children. Very young chil-

dren may crawl over to a wall outlet and older kids may be tempted to trytheir hand at cooking without supervision.

To minimize danger, never allow children to play with any kind of

power cord, even if it's not plugged in. They'll be safer in the long run if theylearn that cords are not appropriate toys. Cap unused wall outlets with safe-ty plugs and use cable channels to hide cords and cables that may attractchildren.

Keep flammable materials like matches, gasoline and lighters lockedaway where children can't reach them. When cooking, never let a child usea microwave unsupervised until he is tall enough to reach it safely on hisown. Avoid placing hot foods or liquids on the edges of counters or tables;place them safely in the center of the surface where they're away from littlehands.

You can't protect your children from all life's bumps and scrapes. Afew precautions, however, can help ensure that all their accidents are thekind you can heal with a kiss and a hug.

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nails. Mix up trips to the nail salon withtaking time for yourself to pamper yourpiggies. Invest in a few neutral polishshades and a manicure kit to do yournails and toenails at home. Treat your

feet to a deep soothing massage with a hydrotherapy foot bath like theHoMedics Hydrotherapy Foot Massager with Jet Action and Heat.

While you may de-stress throughout the day by enjoying the out-doors or burning off steam with a new fitness class, creating an at-homeretreat gives you an escape to savor at your discretion. Making the com-mitment to take time for you is the essential first step - happy relaxing!

RelaxationContinued from page 4

think natural materials. They're better foryour family."

Make use of sustainably-harvestedmaterials like red cedar that require minimalprocessing while reducing environmental

impacts. Add luxury outdoors, by placing a reclaimed coffee table on your deckto extend the warm, luxurious look outside while creating a relaxing space.Planters and window boxes made with natural materials add warmth and textureas well.

At the end of the day, remember not to get swept up in fashion trends."Don't just focus on things that are hot and new," advises Barnard. "You want ahome that reflects your personal style."

For more details and to locate a Western Red Cedar retailer or distribu-tor in your area, visit www.wrcla.org, and for more creative affordable luxury tipsfrom the experts, visit the Real Cedar fan page on Facebook.

LuxuriousContinued from page 11

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