After a hard fought game tonight against the team from Burbank, California, the Warner Robins Girls Softball team can claim the title as World Champions!  They beat the CA squad 8-6 to earn the 2010 Little League World Series Title.  The girls are the 4th program to win back-to-back-titles and next year will try to become the 2nd program to 3-peat.  Congrats to our girls who fought hard, played well, and had fun doing it!  08/18/2010

Visit the Museum of Aviation, located in Warner Robins GA, adjacent to Robins Air Force Base. The Museum of Aviation is the 2nd largest U.S. Air Force museum, one of the largest aviation museums in the U.S., and the official home of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame.  The sprawling 51 acre complex is home to nearly 100 aircraft, 4,000 artifacts, and 22 permanent displays.  According to the museum, since it opened in 1984, "more than 9.7 million people from all over the world have visited the museum."    The Museum of Aviation sponsors several education programs such as Young Astronaut's Day, Starbase Robins (hands-on science/math based curriculum) for 4th/5th graders, and Mission Quest (interactive flight experience) for junior high/high school students.  All told, nearly 800,000 kids h... 08/16/2010

As I posted here a few weeks ago, the Warner Robins GA Girls Softball team took off to Oregon for the Girls Softball Little League World Series (LLWS).  After last nights 10-0 win over Poland the girls are 3-0 and in the LLWS semifinals.  All 3 wins have been shutouts.  After a slow start offensively, the bats finally showed up last night.  The game was called after 4 innings because of the mercy-rule (winning by 10 runs).  Both semi-final games will be aired tomorrow (17 Aug) on ESPN2, starting at 4pm PST.  The Warner Robins team plays in the 2nd game, starting at 6:30pm PST.  The championship game will be aired on ESPN2 on Wednesday (18 Aug) at 4:00pm PST. GO GIRLS!   08/16/2010

More good news for residents of Warner Robins and Houston County, GA. Not only is the job growth in Houston County among the highest in the country, Warner Robins has been named as one of the most affordable cities to buy a home. According to CNNMoney.com, Warner Robins is the 13th most affordable city in the United States. The median home price in Warner Robins is $110,000 while the median family income is $62,592. Job growth and affordable housing are just two of the many qualities that make Houston County a wonderful place to live and work. Read My full article on Warner Robins here: Warner Robins, GA is ranked as one of the most affordable cities in the US to buy a home 08/15/2010

100 Prestige Dr Warner Robins, GA Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour "Million Dollar Listing".... Yours for only $397,000. Stunning Warner Robins home with room to roam. All-brick, featuring 6 majestic bedrooms, and 4 full baths. Two master suites, formal dining room, in home theatre, office, covered patio. Privacy fence, 3-car garage, plenty of storage all in one of Houston County's most desirable neighborhoods. Prestige subdivision is located conveniently in Houston County, only minutes to Robins Air Force Base, Perry and Macon. Close to schools, shopping and amenities. MLS# 95217 $397,000 6 Bed, 4 Bath 100 Prestige DrWarner Robins GA, 31088 Ethan Hutten EXIT SUCCESS REALTY 478-922-1777 ethanhutten@gmail.com 4700 square feet for only $397,000 [youtube=http://www.y... 08/15/2010

Thinking of selling your home in today's tough real estate market? Fortunately, home sellers in Warner Robins, Perry, Centerville, Kathleen, Bonaire and all of Central GA have EXIT Success Realty to help market their homes. Exit Success Realty utilizes cutting edge technology to give your home maximum exposure. Through the use of real estate listing websites, agent websites, blogs, social media, virtual tours and a personal website dedicated to your property, no other real estate company in Warner Robins can match our marketing plan. Here is a short video explaining just a few of our tools available to market your home and get it sold fast. How to get your home sold in Warner Robins, GA For more info on marketing your home, please email Ethan Hutten: Your Warner Robins Real Estate Guy, ... 08/15/2010

The Robins Investment & Retirement Services, sponsored by Robins Federal Credit Union, is hosting a free seminar 24 Aug (5:30pm) on retirement plan distributions in the Jack G. Byrd Jr. Learning Center.  The center is located on Robins Drive behind the parking lot of the Watson Branch in Warner Robins.  The seminar will cover: Choose a Retirement Plan Distribution Method Roll Funds into an IRA Understand Distribution Rules Invest Retirement Assets Interested folks can contact Marilyn Bridges at mbridges@robinscu.org or call 478.923.3773, Ext. 2921 to sign up.   08/11/2010

I just ran across an interesting nugget from Rebac that I thought was worth sharing. Rebac recently polled it's members and asked them what percentage of time they spent working with clients, doing administrative tasks (not for business development), and business development activities.  The results... Working with clients - 44% Administrative tasks - 26% Business development - 30% Business development was further broken down into the following blocks: Networking (face-to-face) - 30% E-mail marketing - 18% Website - 11% Advertising - 11% Social media - 10% Direct mail - 9% Printed collateral - 7% Blogging - 2% Homebuyer seminars - 1% On it's own, networking consumes the most business development time, but when added together digital marketing (i.e. email, web, social media, and blogging... 08/10/2010

ColdwellBanker SSK is having 6 Open Houses this Sunday (15 August) in the local community.  Times/Locations/Agent-on-site are listed below.112 Shadow Lane (Warner Robins), 2-4pm, Mike Bush134 Abercorn Street (Warner Robins), 2-4pm, Craig Pickett1402 Loudon Hill (Warner Robins), 3-5pm, Anita Clark (me)Lot 24 Will Way (Byron), 2-4pm, Donna Lewis220 Fairways Drive (Warner Robins, 2-4pm, Donna Lewis214 Avondale Circle (Warner Robins), 2-4pm, Shabreia Mackey  08/10/2010

Summer is over and school is now in session here in Houston County GA.  I was reminded while headed into the office early today that we need to give ourselves a few extra minutes to get where we're going as kids, school buses, and "new" drivers are all over the roads.  Thanks to the teachers, administrators, bus drivers, traffic cops, and all of our public servants for the work you do!  08/09/2010

You ever have one of THOSE days?  Here's my yesterday! Woke up with good intentions..made my mental checklist for the day. Utopia Call-back agents who showed my listings recently Get feedback/pass on to owners Do minor SEO on my websites, blog on AR, and tweet a little Go to new listing (30 min away) put out signs/flyers Prospect a few neighborhoods on the way back Dr Appt Setup new printer in my work office, answer emails/calls, do some filing Lunch with friends Show prospective buyer some houses.  Write an offer. Work my floor time.  Get prospects/clients Make sure all appts, paperwork, and scheduling are complete for upcoming closings Get gift cards for closings (might even treat myself to something...hey, I deserve it) Family time Reality Turned on laptop.  Hard drive crashed, won't... 08/04/2010

The Warner Robins GA girls softball team is headed back to the Little League World Series (LLWS) after a convincing 10-2 win over Florida in the Southeast Regional finals last night.  Over 4,000 die hard fans braved the heat and humidity to watch the girls bring home the victory.  They now travel to Oregon where they try to repeat as Little League World Champions.  Last year they beat a scrappy Crawford TX team for the LLWS title. Starting this year, Warner Robins is the new Southeast Region Headquarters of Little League Baseball and Softball.  All the girls games were played at the newly built Southeast Park complex.  The boys started the winning tradition by beating Japan in 2007 to claim the boys LLWS title.  Warner Robins is the only Little League to have won both a baseball and a s... 08/03/2010

Shout out to all Georgia runners! The Run and See Georgia Grand Prix is a series of Georgia running events that take place year round.  This year is the 20th anniversary of the series with over 400 races scheduled.  The series is coming to Warner Robins GA on 14 August for the 15th annual Jim Herrin Memorial Stampede 5K/10K and 1 mile fun run. The event is sponsored by the Robins Pacers Running Club and honors a past president of the club.  The local club was formed in 1987 and consists of runners in and around Warner Robins.  Their goal is to promote health and fitness in the local community through events such as group runs and races. The race begins at 7:30am on the 14th at the Centerville Galleria Mall.  Interested participants can register online at Active (keyword: Centerville).  ... 08/02/2010

Many states are gearing up for their annual Sales Tax Holiday (STH) where certain clothing, school supplies, books, and computers are tax free making back-to-school shopping a little less painful on the pocketbook.  Unfortunately, Georgia isn't one of those states.  The Georgia Legislature did not pass the 2010 bills containing the STH so Georgia shoppers will not get a tax break this year.    In the event Georgia brings back the STH in the future, here's the standard list of sales tax exemptions. Clothing - $100 or less per article gets exemption.   Baby Clothes Bandannas Bathing Suits Belts and Belt Buckles Blouses Boots Caps and Hats Cleat-ed and Spiked Footwear Coats Coveralls Diapers (cloth and disposable, adult and baby) Dresses Formal Clothing Gloves and Mittens Graduation Caps a... 08/01/2010

Coldwell Banker of Warner Robins GA is hosting 4 open houses tomorrow (Sunday, 1 Aug). 109 Emberly Lane, 3-5pm, Amy Wilkes 125 Barecky Drive, 2-4pm, Shabreia Mackey134 Abercorn Street, 2-4pm, Craig Pickett15B JW Edwards Drive (Byron), 2-4pm, Amanda McCranie  07/31/2010

Warner Robins GA will host the Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) Masters Bowling on Aug 21-22 at both Gold Cup Bowling and Robins Lanes (at the Air Force Base).  SOGA is expecting almost 900 athletes from all over the state to compete.  The opening ceremony is 20 Aug from 7:30p.m. to 9p.m. at the Galleria Mall.  The games are free and open to the public and awards will be given out throughout the weekend. To volunteer, contact leslie.anderson@specialolympicsga.org. To sponsor an athlete, contact kerri.baldwin@specialolympicsga.org. "SOGA provides year-round training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for nearly 23,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experien... 07/29/2010

This Home Has Sold!Golf course living!  This is the perfect location for your NEXT home situated on the prestigious Huntington Woods section Stathams Landing.  Beautiful location, don't miss this great opportunity.To review more homes for sale in Warner Robins GA, click here.  07/27/2010

Houston County, GA: #21 in Job Growth   If you are currently looking for a job, Houston County, Georgia is the place to be.  According to CNNMoney.com, Houston County, GA is #21 in the entire nation for job growth.  Although Robins Air Force Base receives most of the credit for the superior employment conditions in Central GA, the article also points out the job growth taking place at companies such as Frito Lay and Perdue Farms.  The article also highlights Houston County's highly acclaimed schools and a workforce that is "energetic, educated and eager."  What the article leaves out is the quality of life in Houston County which includes; low crime, affordable housing, diversity, excellent recreational activities and facilities, mild weather, and strong sense of community.   In additio... 07/15/2010

Warner Robins GA Ranked #13 in Most Affordable Places to Buy a Home CNN Money.com has ranked Warner Robins Georgia in the Top 15 Most Affordable Places to Buy a Home. Where Homes Are Affordable | Residents who live in these 25 growing towns see their incomes go the furthest. Full Article on CNN Money.com Click Here One great subdivision in Warner Robins GA is Rose Hill Subdivision. Here is a great link with lots of information about Rose Hill Subdivision.   07/14/2010

Homebuyers in Middle GA who are seeking to purchase a foreclosed property, often have a difficult time obtaining financing.  Due to excessive repairs needed, many of these dilapidated homes will not meet the lending requirements established for government backed loans.     Therefore, if a buyer wants to purchase a bank-owned home and renovate it, they are faced with the costs and headaches of utilizing several different loans.  Often these loans, especially construction loans, have higher fees and interest rates and likely will have a balloon payment due shortly after renovations are complete.     According to the Dept of Housing and Urban Development....    When a homebuyer wants to purchase a house in need of repair or modernization, the homebuyer usually has to obtain financing first... 07/13/2010