http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp Erickson Realty Blog daily 1 Fri, 18 May 2012 20:27:09 -0400 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=11 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=11#BlogComments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=12 After settling into your new home in Columbus, GA, consider participating in some of the holiday activities in the Fort Benning area. Rose Anne Erickson Realty, the premiere real estate company serving the Columbus, Phenix City and Fort Benning area, recommends some family friendly holiday events. 1. Fantasy in Lights at the Callaway Gardens showcases more than 8 million lights in their outdoor light and sound show. Sing carols, sip hot cocoa, shop for holiday gifts and enjoy the spectacle of lights beginning November 19. The show runs nightly through December 30. 2. All aboard for the Polar Express Pajama Party on December 10 at 6 p.m. Dress in your favorite family friendly pajamas and head over to the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Theater's IMAX theatre with the kids to watch "The Polar Express," starring Tom Hanks. Snap a photo with Santa while enjoying some holiday crafts and goodies before the movie. 3. Join Classy Cakes on December 11 at 10 a.m. for a Gingerbread House and Holiday Cookie demonstration and lesson. Bring the kids to sample some holiday treats at the Columbus Botanical Garden as well. 4. The Bi-City Christmas Parade and Reindeer Run starts at 10 a.m. in Phenix City on December 11. Bring the kids to meet Santa Claus, see colorful holiday floats and demonstrations from different organizations from around the Fort Benning area. The Reindeer Run begins at 8 a.m., with all benefits going to the Children's Miracle Network. 5. Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit faster than Tchaikovsky's classic "The Nutcracker" performed by the Columbus Ballet at the River Center for Performing Arts. Catch the beloved holiday ballet at 2 p.m. on December 11 or at 2:30 p.m. on December 12. 6. Enjoy a little cold weather fun at the Columbus Civic Center's Public Ice Skating. Family fun skating lasts from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 6 p.m. on December 12, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30 and January 2, 4, 23. Rent skates or bring your own to the rink. 7. Catch other holiday favorites at the Springer Opera House as part of the Springer Classic Film Series. The opera house will show "It's a Wonderful Life" and "White Christmas" with popcorn and other goodies available at the Player's Saloon. "It's a Wonderful Life" starts at 7:30 p.m. on December 14 and "White Christmas" starts at 7:30 p.m. on December 20. 8. The irreverent "A Tuna Christmas" at the Springer Opera House beginning December 15 at 7:30 p.m. promises holiday audiences a night full of hardy laughs. The play by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard follows a small Texas town through the Christmas season events with quick humor and touching holiday revelations. 9. Cottonmouths Hockey season is in full swing this December. Catch a game or participate in one of the promotional events off the ice. 10. Listen to "A Cantus Christmas" at the River Center Legacy Hall on December 19 at 7:30 p.m. The professional chorus will feature the Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet and tenor Bradley Howard in their traditional telling of the Christmas story. The eleventh installment of the "Message of the Season" also includes audience carols.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=12#BlogComments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=13 Finding the right realtor in Columbus, GA, Phenix City, AL and the Fort Benning Area can be a challenging task. However, when choosing, use these tips to help you find the right realtor for you, whether you are selling your home in Columbus, GA, buying a new home in Phenix City, AL or relocating to the Fort Benning area.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=13#BlogComments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=14 In the Valley Partnership's recent article "The Glow of Knowledge," Adam Burns praises Georgia as an attractive international business hub. Keep that in mind as you look for your new home in Columbus, Georgia. While you look for that awesome new job in the Fort Benning Area, Rose Anne Erickson Realtywill help you find your dream home in this burgeoning business hub.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=14#BlogComments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=15 Before buying any home in the Fort Benning area, be sure to have a home inspection done. While home inspections might seem like an unnecessary cost, they are a very important part of the home buying process. Your realtor at Rose Anne Erickson Realty can recommend a professional home inspector for you if you do not know any in the area.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=15#BlogComments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=16 After moving into your new home in Columbus, GA or Phenix City, AL from Rose Anne Erickson Realty, you will definitely want to show off your fabulous new home. Creating a guest space so your friends and family can visit you and your new home is a great way to make everyone feel welcome in your great new space.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=16#BlogComments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=17 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=17#BlogComments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=18 Rose Anne Erickson Realty wants members of the military and their families to know that there is good news for those looking to buy a new home in Columbus, GA or Phenix City, AL. The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has extended the $8,000 federal tax credit for members of the military who were deployed during the original tax credit.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=18#BlogComments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=19 You have the chance to win a new home in Columbus, GA. The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is giving away a dream home in the Fort Benning area. Enter the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway now through April 10 for the chance to win a dream home on April 17, 2011.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=19#BlogComments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=20 One of the best things you can do when trying to sell your home is to hire a good realtor in Columbus, GA. The realtors at Rose Anne Erickson Realty will guide you through the selling process and help you find your next dream home. Here are a few tips you can do to help sell your house even faster.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=20#BlogComments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=21 Buying a new home in Columbus, GA is a long term investment for you and your family. As you and your family change, your housing needs will also change. Rose Anne Erickson Realty can help you decide when is the right time for you to upgrade your current home to meet your changing needs and find a new dream home for you and your family.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=21#BlogComments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=22 Rose Anne Erickson Realty would like to help you save money around the house. Here are a few tips for cutting back and saving a few dollars throughout the year.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=22#BlogComments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=23 Columbus, GA, Phenix City, AL and the Fort Benning area will see a huge housing boom this summer because of the Base Realignment and Closure Expansion (BRAC). The Fort Benning area is expected to see around 28,000 new residents this summer, including military personnel, service employees and civilian contractors and family members.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=23#BlogComments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=24 When you are happy, your pet is happy too. Here are a few tips to keeping your new home in Phenix City, AL from Rose Anne Erickson Realty comfy, cozy and stylish.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=24#BlogComments Sat, 16 Apr 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=25 Since April is national Keep America Beautiful Month, Rose Anne Erickson Realty would like to help you keep your real estate in Columbus, GA looking green and gorgeous. Here are a few tips to help get your spring garden started a little early.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=25#BlogComments Fri, 22 Apr 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=26 Get creative this Mother’s Day (May 8)! Celebrate how awesome your mother is by doing a little more than just taking her out to brunch or giving her flowers. Here are a few ideas to make your Mother’s Day more special for your mother at your new home in Columbus, GA.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=26#BlogComments Wed, 04 May 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=27 May is national Barbecue Month! Celebrate the month of grills and backyard barbecues at your Columbus, GA new home with a few of these simple grilling tips from Rose Anne Erickson Realty.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=27#BlogComments Sun, 15 May 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=28 Adding a few extra touches to your deck or patio is a great way to spruce up your real estate in Columbus, GA for the spring and summer. Here are a few suggestions from Rose Anne Erickson Realty about how to breathe new life into your lovely outdoor living space.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=28#BlogComments Tue, 31 May 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=29 Rose Anne Erickson Realty has many great new homes for sale near Ft. Benning.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=29#BlogComments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=30 There are pros and cons for every living situation. However, Rose Anne Erickson Realty would like to help you find the perfect new home for sale near Ft. Benning for you. Here are a few reasons why buying a new home is better than renting a home near Ft. Benning.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=30#BlogComments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=31 Moving to the Ft. Benning area from Ft. Knox because of the Base Realignment and Closure act (BRAC)?

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=31#BlogComments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=32 Real estate in Columbus, GA is more affordable than ever! Mortgage rates are still at an all-time low, which is great for home buyers in the Ft. Benning market. Mortgage interest for new home buyers is also tax deductible, which will save you money in the long term.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=32#BlogComments Sun, 10 Jul 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=33 The experienced realtors at Rose Anne Erickson Realty know that buying a new home for sale near Ft. Benning is an exciting time for new home buyers! Part of the new home buying experience is enjoying the benefits of owning a new home. Here are just a few of the many benefits of home ownership in the Columbus, GA, Phenix City, AL, Ft. Benning area.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=33#BlogComments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=34 Rose Anne Erickson Realty knows that moving into your new home in Columbus, GA is very exciting. Moving day is especially exciting and can sometimes become a little chaotic. Here are a few tips to make moving into your new home as simple and easy as possible.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=34#BlogComments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=35 As summer winds down, the new school year is fast approaching. One great way to help your kids throughout the school year is to create a productive homework space in your new home near Ft. Benning. Here are a few tips from Rose Anne Erickson Realty about maintaining a workspace for your kids.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=35#BlogComments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=36 Recently, America surpassed France as the number one wine drinking country. The USA is also producing more and more great local wines for American’s to enjoy. If you enjoy drinking the occasional glass of wine, here are a few tips from Rose Anne Erickson Realty for storing your wine at your new home in Columbus, GA.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=36#BlogComments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=37 Love every room of your new home in Columbus, GA, even the bathroom! Try a few tips from Rose Anne Erickson Realty to turn your bathroom into the soothing spa room of your dreams.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=37#BlogComments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=38 Laundry rooms are notoriously unorganized. However, laundry spaces are extremely easy to maintain and organize, especially the laundry spaces in new homes from Rose Anne Erickson Realty. Here are a few simple tips for keeping the laundry space in your new home in Columbus, GA, neat, clean and organized.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=38#BlogComments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=39 September 23 marks the beginning of the Autumn season. Celebrate the beginning of Fall with five simple decorating tips for your new home in Phenix City, AL from Rose Anne Erickson Realty.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=39#BlogComments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=40 Buying a new home near Ft. Benning is a better, and often cheaper, option than renting a home of a similar size. Let Rose Anne Erickson Realty help you find your new home in Columbus, GA or Phenix City, AL, today. You will not only love your new home, but also save money on your long-term investment.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=40#BlogComments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=41 The housing market is a buyer’s market right now and owning Real Estate in Columbus, GA is more attainable than ever. Perhaps one of the most attractive opportunities is finding your dream home at a fraction of the cost through available foreclosures. There are a few things to keep in mind while considering a foreclosed property; after all, you don’t want your dream home to become a nightmare! Remember these tips from Rose Anne Erickson Realty while searching for your foreclosed Real Estate in Columbus, GA.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=41#BlogComments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=42 Are you searching for new homes in Columbus, GA? There’s an app for that! With today’s boom in mobile websites and smart phone apps, finding your new home may be easier than ever. Here are a few [FREE apps] we found particularly helpful and thought you may as well! Of course, you can always visit www.homescolumbusga.com to view the new home communities marketed by Rose Anne Erickson Realty in Columbus, GA and surrounding areas.

 

 

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=42#BlogComments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=43 Consider every time you show your home a first date. Would you wear a wrinkled shirt or show off photos of your ex? No way! First impressions mean the most and we want love at first sight. At least that’s what we want potential buyers to feel when they walk into your home for sale near Ft. Benning. Here are a few essential steps you should take in preparing your home.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=43#BlogComments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=44 Veterans Day is celebrated every year on November 11^th. It’s an important time to honor all Veterans, those living as well as those who have passed along and show our appreciation for their service. Our realtors in Columbus, GA wanted to give you a few easy ways to celebrate this year.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=44#BlogComments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=45 This could be the year you host Thanksgiving dinner around your own table! Choose one of our new homes in Columbus, GA in time for the holidays and gather friends and family to celebrate with a feast. Here are a few tips to make hosting Thanksgiving simple, impressive and thoughtful.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=45#BlogComments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=46 There is something seductive about the brisk air, peppermint mochas, and twinkling lights of the holiday season that reduces our sensibility to that of a child on Christmas morning. While it is a time of giving and sharing we have to do so with intention, otherwise we’ll spend the rest of the year paying for it, literally. Here are a few tips to help you stay on budget during the holidays.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=46#BlogComments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=47 It’s easy to find ourselves digging through holiday decorations and sledging through tree farms while the turkey’s still turning in our stomachs! This season comes upon us so quickly and can slip away almost as fast if we don’t take time to slow down and enjoy it.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=47#BlogComments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=48 Social calendars come to life this time of year with holiday dinners, cookie exchanges, family gatherings, maybe even a housewarming at a new home in Phenix City, AL. Wherever you celebrate the season, bring some extra holiday cheer by presenting a special gift for your host or hostess. There are a few go-to gifts such as wine or flowers that are always appreciated and easy to grab in a rush. However, if you have a little time to think ahead, consider a gift that may reflect your host or the occasion more personally.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=48#BlogComments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=49 For many families a trip to the tree farm marks the beginning of Holiday festivities each year. For some, this happens as early as the day after Halloween and for the rest of us somewhere very near the end of the Thanksgiving Day parade! This year Rose Anne Erickson Realty has a few tips to help keep your tree and wreath fresh throughout the Holiday.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=49#BlogComments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=50 Inevitably, New Year’s Resolutions have been listed, recited and taped to a mirror. Hopefully you are off to a good start with your diet, exercise, family game night and that plan to make more money. However, if you’re starting off the New Year in a new home in Columbus, GA, you may want to add a few New Home New Year’s Resolutions to your list!

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=50#BlogComments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=51 We use hands free technology daily. From our Bluetooth headset, to the wi-fi network in our favorite coffee shop we constantly connect using touchless technology. It’s time to bring this familiar technology home and introduce your family to the cleanliness and convenience it can add to your house.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=51#BlogComments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=52 Window treatments are sometimes the finishing touch needed to turn a house into a home. They are often the element in a room that brings everything else together; wood paneled shutters finish off the shabby chic, soft sheers let the natural light reflect the perfect color on your walls, jacquard drapery brings the missing elegance to your formal space. Below are a few current trends in drapery that can help complete perfect spaces in new homes near Ft. Benning.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=52#BlogComments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=53 If you are searching for homes for sale in Columbus, GA you may feel like you’ve taken on a second job. The good news is, there are Real Estate professionals waiting to help and it won’t cost you a penny to use their services! The right Agent will offer you access to research and knowledge that can be easily overlooked if shopping on your own.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=53#BlogComments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=54 Whether you are relocating and shopping from afar or leaving your apartment for that great new home down the road start your search for new homes in Columbus, GA online! With knowledge and information at your fingertips, you can be an informed buyer before you ever walk through the door of a potential home. Here are a few tips about what to look for online to make your new home shopping experience a success

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=54#BlogComments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=55 Learn how much you qualify for. Lenders will look at how much debt you have, your monthly income, and your job history. They will take into consideration your income to debt ratio and how timely you make your payments. If you know how much mortgage you qualify for you’ll know which homes match your budget and what parameters to set on your search for houses for sale in Phenix City, AL.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=55#BlogComments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 0:00:00 -0500 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=56 St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in our country. Did you know St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland? Today the holiday is observed in many parts of the world as an observation of Irish heritage and tradition. The day is generally marked with parades and celebrations, wearing green and boasting shamrocks. If you really want to celebrate in Irish True fashion, add a few of these events to your day:

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=56#BlogComments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=57 This Spring you will see more and more homeowners adding luxury and impressive design to their home new home in Phenix City, AL rather than packing up and heading out for vacation. Transform your den, sunroom or back deck into a luxurious getaway to be enjoyed in the months to come! Take the opportunity to splurge on the cozy seating you’ve been eyeing or that cashmere throw perfect with coffee on a cool spring morning. Below are a few other spring decorating ideas from Rose Anne Erickson Realty you can incorporate.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=57#BlogComments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=58 Starting over someplace new can be an exciting time for the whole family. New friends, new opportunities, and choosing one of the new homes for sale near Ft. Benning are all things to look forward too. The Realtors at Rose Anne Erickson Realty will help you prepare for your move and make you feel right at home. Here are a few tips for relocating that can get you off to the right start.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=58#BlogComments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=59 What better way to welcome spring than by bringing it into your new home in Columbus, GA? Spring flowers bloom in such abundance that you can often find them at a great price. Whether you want to add color and fragrance to your foyer and kitchen table or you are looking to brighten up your front porch, here are a few of our favorite spring flowers and ideas to help you!

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=59#BlogComments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=60 Looking for a new home in Columbus, GA or Phenix City, AL is the right choice for environmentally aware buyers.  Columbus, GA was actually the first city in the State of Georgia to earn the Tree City USA designation and Phenix City, AL was just a few years behind!

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=60#BlogComments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=61 Spring-cleaning may have originated when homes were sealed tight against the frigid winter, heated with coal and lit by oil candles or fire. By the time the first sunny, warm day of spring arrived all were eager to rid their homes of the soot, smell and dinginess that had collected. Luckily today’s spring-cleaning list is not as daunting. With a few helpful tips you can conquer the clutter in your home for sale in Columbus, GA before the next potential buyer walks through the door.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=61#BlogComments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=62 Moms are those irreplaceable people in our lives who sing us lullabies, tie our shoes, cheer when there’s nothing to celebrate, pick up the phone no matter how late it is and provide a steady shoulder when the world shakes around you. This Mother’s Day, plan a fun but significant way to return her love. Consider one of the great ideas below from Rose Anne Erickson Realty.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=62#BlogComments Mon, 14 May 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=1 Columbus has been named one of the country’s top 100 places to live by RelocateAmerica. According to the company’s website, it rated cities on the basis of “strong local leadership, employment opportunities, thriving community commitment, improving real estate markets, growing green initiatives, plentiful recreational options and an overall high quality of life.” They did not rank the cities. You either made the top 100 or not.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=1#BlogComments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=2 April 26, 2010 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) wants members of the military, foreign service, and intelligence communities to know that they may have an additional year to buy a home and claim the home buyer tax credit, which expires for most Americans on April 30.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=2#BlogComments Tue, 04 May 2010 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=5 When it comes to selling your home these days, you want to do everything you can to make sure that YOUR house is the one that people want. One of the most lucrative practices for sellers is Home Staging. According to Debra Gould of Six Elements, a home staging company, you could potentially increase the sale of your home by $10,000 to $70,000 with home staging.

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=5#BlogComments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=6 Believe it or not, the savings you thought you had with Energy Star appliances could be much more than they advertise!

]]> http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=6#BlogComments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 0:00:00 -0400 0 http://www.homescolumbusga.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=7 “Bursting with pride.” That’s how former Marine Bill Hillion described his feelings as he waited to reunite with his son, CPL Timothy Hillion, in Freedom Hall. The NCO was one of 302 Soldiers with the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team who returned Tuesday from a yearlong deployment in Iraq.

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