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UTILITIES:

Deadlines are every Tuesday at Noon.

ELECTRICITY

Aiken Electric Co-op803-649-6245 or 1-800-922-1262

www.aikenco-op.org

Mid-Carolina Electric Co-op803-749-6400 or 1-888-813-8000

www.mcecoop.com

South Carolina Electric & Gas803-442-2000 or 1-800-251-7234

www.sceg.com/en

NATURAL GAS

SCE&G Gas Operations106 Langley Dam Road

Aiken, SC 29834(803) 643-5916

TELEPHONE

AT&TResidential 1-888-288-2020

Business 1-866-620-6000www.att.com

Atlantic Broadband1-888-301-8649

WATER

City of Aiken 803-642-7613www.aiken.net

City of North Augusta803-441-4219

www.northaugusta.net

Jackson Water Department803-471-2229

New Ellenton Public Works Commission803-652-2862

DRIVERS LICENSENewcomers have 90 days after establishing

residency to apply for a drivers license.With a valid out-of-state driver's license, only aneye exam or statement of visual acuity from aneye specialist is required.

Military personnel may operate on a validdriver's license from their home state.

For Information Call:1-800-442-1DMV (1-800-442-1368)

www.scdmvonline.com

DRIVERS LICENSE OFFICES

1755 Richland Ave., Aiken

803-641-7752

1913 Ascauga Lake Road,

North Augusta

803-279-6659

TAGS/REGISTRATION

Newcomers have 45 days after establishing

residency to purchase South Carolina license

tags.

To purchase license tags, you will need to fill

out Form 400, available from any Division of

Motor Vehicles office.

Before getting your tag, you will need to pay the

property tax on the vehicle at your local tax

office.

The South Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles

handles vehicle tags. Offices are open

Mon.- Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Aiken Co. Administrative Offices828 Richland Avenue W. 642-2012

Aiken City Offices214 Park Avenue, S.W. 642-7654

Jackson Town Offices106 Main Street 471-2228

New Ellenton City Offices200 Main Street 652-2214

North Augusta City Offices400 Buena Vista Ave. E.

Municipal Bldg 441-4202

VOTER REGISTRATION

Voter Registration Office

916 Vaucluse Road, Aiken 642-2030

TAXES

Aiken County Tax Office 642-2081

Aiken Chamber of Commerce121 Richland Avenue E.

641-1111www.aikenchamber.net

Aiken Board of Realtors648-1891

AUTOMOBILE INFORMATION:

GOVERNMENT

INFORMATIONSOURCES:

Real Estate Sales Rep: Lauren Molony 644-2376 or

Kathy Boyette 644-2349 Advertising Director: Dee Taylor AS14-7144431

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Manyhomeownersarendingnowisagreattimetorenancetheirmortgages.Lowerinterestratesandlegislationaimed

athelpingownerswhosemortgagesareunderwaterhaveencouragedhomeownerstotakeadvantageoftheseopportunities,whichmightnotcomealongagain. Butbeforerenancingamortgage,itswiseforhomeownerstoexaminetheircreditratingsandtakethestepsnecessarytoensuretheygetthebestratespossiblewhenrenancing. Getyourcreditreport.Manypeopleknowtheycanaccesstheircreditreportonceayearforfree.However,whatthose

amepeoplemightnotknowisthattherearethreeagenciesthatkeeptrackofyourcredit,andyoucanaccessreportsfromeachoneforfreeonceayear.Sothatsessentiallythreefreereportsperyear.Homeownerswhowanttorenancetheirmortgagesshouldstaggerthereportssotheydontreceiveallthreeatthesametime.Thisallowsyoutoshowhowmuchprogressyouremakingonimprovingyourcreditoverthecourseofayear. Spreadingoutyourcreditreportsalsomakesiteasiertoaddressanyerrors

thatmayappear.Forexample,ifyourrstcreditreportshowsanoutstandingbalanceonagivenaccount,thenyoupayoffthatbalance,thatpayoffshouldbereectedonyoursecondreportifyouallowampletimebetweenthepayoffandwhenyouplacetheorderforyoursecondreport.Iftheecondreportdoesnotreectup-to-dateactivity,consultthecreditreportingagencyandhavetheissuecorrected.

Stoppayingbillslate.Ifyouroutinelypayyourbillslate,especiallycreditcardbills,thenyoualmostcertainlywontgetthelowestinterestratewhenrenancingyourmortgage.Makeallcreditcard,utilitiesandinstallmentloanpaymentsontime.Onceyouveestablishedalengthypatternofpayingbillsontime,thenthatmightbeagoodtimetovisityourbankanddiscussrenancingyourmortgage. Dontopennewaccounts.Ifyouhaveabadcredithistory,dontopenanynewaccounts,especiallyifyoustillhaveoutstandingbalancesonexistingaccounts.

Payexistingaccountsdowncompletelybeforeyouevenconsideropeninganewaccount.Oncebalancesarepaidinfull,thenyoumightshoparoundforanewcreditcard.Manypeoplewithhighoutstandingbalanceshavehighannualpercentagerates,soonceyouhavepaiddownbalancesonthosecards,youllbeinabetterpositiontoapplyforacardwithalowerAPR. Onceyouhaveaddressedyourcreditcore,therearesomethingsyoushouldknowabouttherenancingprocess.First

and foremost dont expect the process to

befree.TheFederalReservenotesthatitsnotunusualforhomeownerstopayanywherefrom3percentto6percentoftheiroutstandingprincipalinrenancingfees.Feesvarydependingonwhereanapplicantlives,butyoushouldexpecttopayanapplicationfee,aloanoriginationfeeandpoints.Pointsareapercentageofyourmortgageloan,andtherearetwokindsyoumighthavetopay.Loan-

discountpointsareaone-timefeethatyourepayingtoreduceyourexistingloansinterestrate.Somelendersalsochargepointstoearnmoneyontheloan.Youlikelypaidpointsonyourinitialloan,butpointswhenrenancingarentnecessarilyfullydeductibleliketheywerethersttimearound.Additionalfeescanincludeanappraisalfee,inspectionfee,closingfee,andotherfeesthat,whenaddedup,cancosthomeownersasubstantialamountofmoney. Anotherthinghomeownersshould

studybeforedecidingtorenanceisno-costrenancing.No-costrenancingisabitofamisnomer,asyoumightnotpayclosingcostsifyoursisano-costrenancing,butyouwillavoidthosecostsattheexpenseofahigherinterestrateontheremainderofthenewloan.Sincemanyhomeownersrenancetheirmortgagespecicallytolowertheirinterestrates,no-costrenancingmightnotbeintheirbestinterests. Insomeinstances,no-costrenancingmaysimplyincludetheaforementioned

feesinthenewloan.Thismeansthefeesareaddedtoyourloansprincipal.Youwillberepayingthemwithinterestoverthelifeoftheloan.Insuchinstances,manyhomeownerssimplyprefertopaytherenancingfeesupfront,butthatsadecisionforeachindividualtomake. Manyhomeownersaretakingadvantageoflowerinterestratesandrenancingtheirmortgages.Butbeforedoingsohomeownersshouldrepairtheircreditanddetermineifrenancingistruly

for them

Things to consider before

refnancing your mortgage

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Constant fatigue, headaches,recurring upper respiratory infections. Dothese symptoms sound familiar to you? Ifyou are experiencing ongoing symptoms ofome mysterious illness you may not be a

hypochondriac at all -- your home may bemaking you sick.It may be hard to believe that the

place you call your sanctuary actually couldbe the breeding ground for unseen germsand other dangers, but there are manypotential pathogens that could be taking upresidence alongside you and your family.

KitchenThe kitchen is one area of the home

that could be teeming with microscopicinvaders. According to researchers at

New York University, the dirtiest place inthe entire home is the kitchen sink. Fromdiscarded pieces of food to raw juices frommeat, the kitchen sink comes in contactwith many different substances, all of whichmay harbor bacteria. One may think thatwater constantly running in the sink wouldclean it effectively. This is not the case.Use a germicide or a bleach-and-waterolution and a brush to scrub down the sink

a few times a week. Do not use a spongeused for washing dishes; otherwise youcan transfer bacteria to silverware andplates, risking infection.

Kitchen sponges should be discarded

after about a week of use. However, if youare environmentally minded, the only waysto effectively kill bacteria hiding in poroussponges is to microwave them on high fora minute or run them through a dishwasher

cycle.

Building materialsUnless you have purchased a new

home and were involved with the buildingprocess, it could be difcult to knowwhich building materials were used toconstruct your home. Certain materialsonce deemed safe are now banned. If yourhome was built between 1920 and 1978,there may be asbestos in the home. It wasprimarily used as an insulating material.

Although asbestos in small amounts may

not be harmful, breathing in high levelsof asbestos over an extended period oftime may increase your risk for cancer andrespiratory ailments.

Lead is also commonly found in olderhomes. Lead was a main component ofpaints in the past. Some homes evenfeature lead water pipes. Young childrenare highly susceptible to lead poisoning.The Environmental Protection Agency saysthat nearly 900,000 American childrensuffer from lead poisoning each year.

Certain adhesives, carpets, vinyl materials,and varnishes can give off VOCs, or

volatile organic compounds. Productsthat you use in your home every day emitgases that may be harmful, both rightaway and after extended exposure. Thesemay cause anything from nose and throat

irritation to memory loss.

AllergensWater is a necessity to sustain life on

this planet. While water can have manydifferent positive attributes, water is alsothe culprit in helping to breed potentiallydangerous organisms in and around thehouse.

Water damage around the housemay foster the growth of mold and otherorganisms. Inhaling mold spores cantrigger allergies or increase the risk of

illness. Insects and rodents also tend togravitate to moist areas of the home, andwaste from pests may lead to respiratoryailments and other serious conditions.

You can prevent many illnesses in thehome by addressing any underlying waterissues. Fix leaks and use a dehumidier todry out the interior of the home.

ChemicalsHome-cleaning products, pesticides,

fertilizers and paints can each contributeto unhealthy air in the home. These itemsmay also cause irritation to the eyesand skin. Look for alternatives to harsh

chemicals in your household to limit theamount of items that could be pollutingyour living spaces.

Many people assume illnesses arethe result of outside factors. However,

there are many things lurking inside thehome that can contribute to myriad healthsymptoms.

Could your home be making you sick?

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Are you courageous when it comes todecorating your home? Many of us wouldlike to be as creative as possible but needguidance to venture out from the neutrals

-- and into something more powerfullybeautiful.

Color is the most important tool in thetoolbox, say experts, who often add thatone of the easiest and most inexpensiveways to infuse the home with color is withpaint.

People often feel intimidated by thistype of expression and thats why so muchof our country is beige and off-white, saysGenevieve Gorder, a renowned interiordesigner and color expert for ValsparPaint. We need to remember that color is

a great balancer in a space; its a jugglingact between neutrals, grounding shades,highlight and accent.

When choosing a paint palette for anyroom, Gorder notes, there are four keycomponents to ensure powerful effectswhile keeping a harmonious balance:neutrals, which are the beige or creamiestversions of any color; the groundingshades, like blacks, browns and grays; thehighlights, like the bright white on moldingsand window trim; and the all-importantsaturated pops of color which add life toany room.

You might want your pop of colorto be a powerful accent wall, Gordercontinued. Then, you can complementit with neutral upholstery and grounding

accents in the accessories to balance itall.

For additional guidance, inspiration-- and even liberation -- here are thisdecorators favorite tips.

Ifyouwanttoincorporateatrendycolor into your home but feel intimidated,start small with paint or decor accents thatare inexpensive. This way, you can alwayschange your mind if you fall in love withsomething new or want to refresh the lookof your room.

Usethechiprackatyourretailertondcolorfamiliesandtheircomplementingshades.Apopularwaytondanaccent,for example, is to go a few shades darkerin the same family.

Feelfreethisseasontoexpressyourself fully without risk. Valspar Paintis offering a complimentary replacementcolor to anyone who has a change of heartabouttheirrstchoice.ThisLoveYourColor Guarantee runs through October 8,and you can get all the details and offerterms at loveyourcolor.com.

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Peoplerelyonreandsmokedetectorstohelpkeepthemsafeintheirhomes.Thoughre

andsmokealarmsareeffective,armresafetyplanthatwillkeepeveryonecalmshouldare

occurcouldmakethedifferencebetweenlifeanddeath.

TheU.S.FireAdministrationsaysthatmorethan3,500Americansdieeachyearinres,

whileroughly18,300moremen,womenandchildrenareinjuredeachyear.Cookingaccounts

forthegreatestpercentageofresidentialres,followedbyarson.Dryerventresarealsoabig

concern.FEMAsaysthatsmoke,ratherthantheresames,isresponsiblefor75percentofall

deathsbyre. Inadditiontophysicalinjuryandmaterial

damage,rescancauseahostofproblems.Psychologicaldistress,monetarydamages

andlossofpetsmaycomewithres.Lossof

irreplaceablepersonalitemsisalsoaconcern.lthoughrescanbedevastating,theyrealsohighlypreventable,andsmokealarmsanda

homeresafetyplanaretwoprecautionarymeasureseveryoneshouldtake.

Creatinganevacuationplandoesnthavetobecomplicated.Suchaplancanbe

establishedinafewminutesandthenreinforcedthroughpracticeeverysooftentokeepeveryone

freshonwhattodo.

Beginbyassessingthelayoutofthehome.Figureoutthetwobestexitsfromthehome.

Ifyourhomedoesnthavetwodoors,investinareladdersothatoneofthewindowscanbea

pointofexit.Knowhowtogainaccesstotheexits,including

thebestpathtotaketoavoidinjury.Itsagoodideatoconsiderafewdifferentscenarios.A

kitchenadjacenttotheupstairsstaircasemaybecomeengulfedinamesandmakeexitby

wayofstaircaseimpossible.Justbecauseyouhavedoorstotheoutsidedoesntmeantheyll

presentthebesttypeofexit.

Sketchoutthelayoutofthehomeandtheescapeplan.Smokecanmakeitdifculttoknow

upfromdown.Besureeveryonecanreachtheexitsevenifvisionisobstructed.Tryitwithyour

eyesclosed.

Checkrealarmsroutinely,andchangebatteriesatleasteveryyear.

Makesurewindowscanbeeasilyopenediftheyareanexitpoint.

Makenoteofwhowillbehelpingchildrenortheelderlyoutofthehome.

Establishaplacewherethefamilywillmeet

outdoors.Thisareashouldbefarenoughawayfromthehomesothateveryonewillbesafe

fromsmoke,amesandfallingdebris.Firesmayignitefuelexplosions,sobesurethemeeting

spotisagooddealaway.

Childrenshouldbeinstructedtoruntothe

meetingspotimmediatelywithoutwaitingbehindforanyonetocatchup.Nooneshouldreenter

thehomeafterarrivingatthemeetingspot.

Doafewpracticerunssothateveryonewillbeaccustomedtogettingoutquickly.

Whileinmostcasesitisbettertoescapeand

lettheredepartmentextinguishare,intheeventofasmallre,occupantsmaybeableto

stanchitwithapersonalreextinguisher.FollowtheacronymPASStoproperlyputoutthere.

-PULLthepinintheextinguisher.

-AIMthenozzleorhoseatthebaseoftheames.-SQUEEZEthetrigger.

-SWEEPthefoamacrosstherebase;donotjustaiminoneplace.

Firesafetyisveryimportant.Inconjunction

withsmokealarms,aresafetyplancanhelpeveryonegetoutalive.

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1. Education & ExperienceYou dont need to know everything about buying and selling real estate if you hire

a real estate professional who does. Henry Ford once said that when you hire people

who are smarter than you are, it proves you are smarter than they are. The trick is to

find the right person.2 For the most part, they all cost about the same. Why not hire

a person with more education and experience than you? Were all looking for more

precious time in our lives, and hiring pros gives us that time.

2. Agents are BuffersAgents take the spam out of your property showings and visits. If youre a buyer of

new homes, your agent will whip out her sword and keep the builders agents at bay,

preventing them from biting or nipping at your heels. If youre a seller, your agent will

filter all those phone calls that lead to nowhere from lookie loos3 and try to induce

serious buyers to immediately write an offer.

3. Neighborhood KnowledgeAgents either possess intimate knowledge or they know where to find the industry

buzz about your neighborhood. They can identify comparable sales and hand these

facts to you, in addition to pointing you in the direction where you can find more data

on schools, crime or demographics. For example, you may know that a home downthe street was on the market for $350,000, but an agent will know it had upgrades and

sold at $285,000 after 65 days on the market and after twice falling out of escrow.

4. Price GuidanceContrary to what some people believe, agents do not select prices for sellers or

buyers. However, an agent will help to guide clients4 to make the right choices for

themselves. If a listing is at 7%, for example, an agent has a 7% vested interest in the

sale, but the client has a 93% interest. Selling agents will ask buyers to weigh all the

data supplied to them and to choose a price. Then based on market supply, demand

and the conditions, the agent will devise a negotiation strategy.

5. Market Conditions InformationReal estate agents can disclose market conditions, which will govern your selling

or buying process. Many factors determine how you will proceed. Data such as the

average per square foot cost of similar homes, median and average sales prices,

average days on market5 and ratios of list-to-sold prices, among other criteria, will

have a huge bearing on what you ultimately decide to do.

6. Professional NetworkingReal estate agents network with other professionals, many of whom provide

services that you will need to buy or sell. Due to legal liability, many agents willhesitate to recommend a certain individual or company over another, but they do know

which vendors have a reputation for efficiency, competency and competitive pricing.

Agents can, however, give you a list of references with whom they have worked and

provide background information to help you make a wise selection.

7. Negotiation Skills & ConfidentialityTop producing agents negotiate well because, unlike most buyers and sellers, they

can remove themselves from the emotional aspects of the transaction and because

they are skilled. Its part of their job description. Good agents are not messengers,

delivering buyers offers to sellers and vice versa. They are professionals who

are trained to present their clients case in the best light and agree to hold client

information confidential from competing interests.

8. Handling Volumes of PaperworkOne-page deposit receipts were prevalent in the early 1970s. Todays purchase

agreements6 run 10 pages or more. That does not include the federal- and state-

mandated disclosures nor disclosures dictated by local custom. Most real estate files

average thicknesses from one to three inches of paper. One tiny mistake or omission

could land you in court or cost you thousands. In some states, lawyers handle the

disclosures, thank goodness!

9. Answer Questions After ClosingEven the smoothest transactions that close without complications can come back

to haunt. For example, taxing authorities that collect property tax assessments, doc

stamps or transfer tax can fall months behind and mix up invoices, but one call toyour agent can straighten out the confusion. Many questions can pop up that were

overlooked in the excitement of closing. Good agents stand by ready to assist. Worthy

and honest agents dont leave you in the dust to fend for yourself.

10. Develop Relationships for Future BusinessThe basis for an agents success and continued career in real estate is referrals. Few

agents would survive if their livelihood was dependent on consistently drumming up

new business. This emphasis gives agents strong incentives to make certain clients are

happy and satisfied. It also means that an agent who stays in the business will be there

for you when you need to hire an agent again. Many will periodically mail market

updates to you to keep you informed and to stay in touch.

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AS04-576268a

Doug Haley

Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer

NMLS ID: 609887803.644.3013

[email protected]

Angie Webber

Mortgage Loan Officer

NMLS ID: 628763803.644.3012

[email protected]

AS14-708282

Publishers Notice

The Aiken Standard is pledged to the letter and spirit of the U.S. policy for the

achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage

and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there areno barriers to obtain housing. All real estate advertising in the Aiken Standard is

subject to the Federal Fair HousingAct, which makes it illegal to advertise any

preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handi-

cap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences,

limitations or discriminations. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for

real estate that is in violation of the law.

When designing a home, color is one of

the most powerful tools to add life to a space,

says Genevieve Gorder, one of televisions best

known interior designers.

Painting is one of the simplest waysto incorporate color into a home, but people

often feel intimidated by it until they have some

guidance. This must be why so much of our

country is beige and off-white, she laughs.

Take a look at this snapshot of answers

to the most frequently asked color questions,

compliments of the designer.

Q: How do I use color to tie a room together?

A: Use the different elements that make up a

color palette in a way that they balance each

other. Its a juggling act between neutrals,grounding shades, highlight and accent colors.

Having the right balance among these different

color components is the best way to tie a room

together.

Q: How are accent colors applied?

A: From the palette, they are used for emphasis.

These paints are often bold or vivid and are

used sparingly. However, if you play with the

palette and create balance for this powerhouse

tool, you can easily paint a whole room in an

accent color.

Q: Any tips for working with bold paint shades?

A: Create a sense of balance throughout the

room, as you would with any color. For example,

if I put the vivacious Valspar Luscious Green6010-7 (one of my personal favorites) onto a

wall, I would break up those big planes of color

with enough highlights (whites and creams) and

grounding colors (grays and blacks) so that it

isnt overwhelming. Neutrals would be chosen

for the contents of the room along with small

sprinkles of an accent color, like yellow.

Q: What if, on the rst stroke, we feel the color

was a mistake?

A: Allow a couple of days to see how the color

looks at different times of the day and in differentlights, and consider the feeling it creates in

the room. If after that you still feel you made

a mistake, dont let it deter you. Magnicence

comes with risk. A very special color, one that

will give you joy in that room for decades, is

right there waiting for you to discover it. Theres

a unique program this season that really takes

the fear out of trying something new. From

now until October 8, Valspar Paint is offering a

complimentary replacement color to anyone who

has a change of heart about their rst choice.

For all the details and complete offer terms, take

a look at loveyourcolor.com.

Acclaimed interior designershares her top color tips



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Houndslake . Custom contemporaryright on the golf course has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths,soaring ceilings, rustic brick wall fireplace, all fresh-ly painted. Deck across back overlooks the beauti-fully landscaped yard and golf course. Convenientto schools, shopping and restaurants. Call SuzanMcHugh ~NOW JUST$214,900

Cottages at Woodside .Largest of The Cottages available at 2,261square feet, this recently renovated home has3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, sun porch, screenedporch and fireplace. Renovations include NEWcarpet and hardwood floors, fresh paint insideand out. Call Randy Wolcott $225,000

OLD OAK ACRES10 acres pasture ONLY $120,000COURTNEY CONGER 645-3308

NEW BRIDGE ACREAGE27 acres grass$249,000

Call MIKE HOSANG 270-6358

ALLWIN FARMS16 acre equestrian lot$158,000Call MIKE HOSANG 270-6358

CHIME BELL CHASE

15.41 acres$12 ,500 per acreCOURTNEY CONGER 645-3308

KINGS RIDGE LOTSLot 37 5.26 acres, Lot 38 5.27 acres

ONLY$92,000 each lot


WINDSOR ACREAGE204 acres$2,750 per acre


JOHNSTON HWY ACREAGE81.95 acres$3,200 per acre

SAMANTHA GROVE 443-1513

BLUFFWOOD EAST LOTS

Lot A 15.98 acres, Lot B 16 acresONLY$64,000 each lot

RANDY WOLCOTT 507-1142

CEDAR ROAD ACREAGE119.9 acres$4,000 per acre


CEDAR MEADOWS LOTSLot 8 14.99 acres, Lot 9 5.14 acres

ONLY$16,500 per acreCOURTNEY CONGER 645-3308

INDIAN TRAIL ACREAGE217.93 acres$2,500 per acre


THREE RUNS PLANTATIONLot 1 7.21 acres$20,500 per acreLot 37 8.03 acres$19,750 per acre

COURTNEY CONGER 645-3308

LAND for SALE

Field House Farm .Delightful andprivate 11-acre horse farm with like-new 3 bedroom,2 bath cottage, sparkling in ground salt water pool,new 4-stall shed row barn and 3 large board-fencedpastures, all located in the heart of horse country!. CallCourtney Conger or Randy Wolcott$369,900

Full View Farm . 13-acrefarm has 4 pastures, 4 paddocks, grass jumpfield, and the NEW 7-stall stable has wash rack,

2 tack rooms and full bath. Custom built homefeatures 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, first floormaster suite, formal living and dining roomsplus eat-in kitchen with family room. Wrap-around front porch and screened porch offerpanoramic views and space for outdoor enter-taining. Call Randy Wolcott $689,000

River Ridge Farm .This hand-some brick residence features a sunny, open floorplan, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and over 2,700

square feet of comfortable living space. The clas-sic Aiken horse farm has 15 acres of boardfenced pastures and woods in Highway 302horse country. Shed row stable has 4 stalls, washrack, tack room and storage. Includes 2 run-insheds. Call Courtney Conger$595,000

Kensington Townhomes .Stand alone 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhome ishandicapped accessible and maintenance free!Beautiful upgrades throughout include hard-wood and tile floors, jetted tub & roll-in showerin master bath, tankless water heater, and freshpaint. Don't miss the putting green in the back

yard! Call Mike Hosang$184 500

Commercial Cottage . TerrificRichland Avenue location for this professional officeproperty! Includes 4 office spaces, large break-room, handicapped accessible ramp and bath, unfin-ished bonus space upstairs and ample off streetparking. Call Randy Wolcott $155,000

Wagener . Just in time for your finishingtouches! Peaceful country setting for this unfinished2,618 square foot home on 4 cleared acres. Roof,walls, windows and doors are in, most interior walls

are fra ed Call Sa antha Gro e$117 000

Sunrise Farm . New barn withroomy and open 2 or 3 bedroom apartment inSpring Meadows equestrian community. Centeraisle barn has 5 stalls, climate controlled tack room,hay storage, laundry & heated wash stall. 3 fencedpaddocks. Call Mike Hosang$395,000

Piper Estates .Beautiful split planwith open living space, high ceilings and crown mold-ing. Home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, double-sided fireplace shared by living & dining rooms andeat-in kitchen. Master bath has separate shower andgarden tub. Property includes 2-bay garage on 1.67

acre lot Call Mike Hosang $166 000

Lake View Cottage . Less than 10miles from downtown in the desirable Highway302 equestrian corridor is this 2 bedroom, 2 bathupdated brick ranch with 2-bay garage on 3 acres.Established Bermuda grass pasture may be fencedfor paddocks, and additional acreage is available.

Call Mike Hosang$198 500

White Oak Hunt Cottage .Adorable and efficient, this comfortable custom builthunt cottage on over 2 acres features 2 bedroomsand 2.5 baths, with main floor owners suite andupstairs guest suite. More acreage is available. CallSuzan McHugh or Randy Wolcott $149,999

Tucked Away Farm .11 acre turn-key horse farm in Bluffwood East. 9acres fenced and cross-fenced in grass. Barn has 3stalls, storage, tack room with full bath, heat & air,washer & dryer. Call Lisa Hosang$289,000

Cheves Creek . Showplace brickhome on nearly 11 acres in North Augusta.Private, park-like wooded property with creek.

Brazilian cherry and travertine floors, marble count-er tops. Chef's kitchen with custom tile back-splash. Open living area with cathedral ceilings andstone fireplace. Upstairs hallway overlooks thegreat room. Master suite with fireplace down, 3bedrooms upstairs. Entertain outdoors on the tiledbalcony! Call Mike Hosang$595,000

Ridge at Chukker Creek .Stunning stacked stone and Hardiplank homefeatures split bedroom floor plan, soaring ceil-ings, plentiful windows, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathsand many upgrades. Located across from thecommunity 20-stall barn and miles of ridingtrails. Call Lisa Hosang$259,000

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CourtneyConger Lisa Hosang MikeHosang Randy Wolcott Lee Hedlund803.645.3308 803.270.8020 803.270.6358 803.507.1142 803.221.6831

Frank Starcher Jack Roth Samantha Grove Alex Tyrteos Suzan McHugh803.270.6623 803.341.8787 803.443.1513 203.249.3071 803.292.8525

803.648.8660 . www.CarolinaHorseProperties.com .800.880.0108

Well finda home

for you too!

Harmony Hill Farm . Modernfarmhouse on 20 acres minutes from downtownAiken. Dine al fresco overlooking heated, gunite

pool and paddocks beyond. Inside find open livingspaces and intimate retreats with 3 bedrooms,each with fireplace and en suite bath. Includes 4-stall stable, storage building, fenced pastures,gated entry. Call Mike Hosang $795,000

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