Coldwell Banker SSK Blood Drive - July 6th from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in the Coldwell Banker SSK Realtors parking lot on July 6th from 1-6 p.m. Coldwell Banker SSK Realtors 470 S. Houston Lake Rd Warner Robins, GA 07/05/2010

Warner Robins Georgia 2010 Fireworks Scheduled for July 4th at McConnel Stadium, Warner Robins GA - Diamond Rio Performing - Gates Open at 6 p.m.  The Air Force Reserve Command Band Independence Day Celebration at the McConnell-Talbert Stadium in Warner Robins. Bring Your family, friends, picnic baskets and chairs to enjoy an evening of music tribute to the nation with Diamond Rio, followed by fireworks. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. McConnell-Talbert Stadium is a sports stadium in Warner Robins, Georgia that often plays host to games and competitions for Houston County, Warner Robins, and Northside, the three largest high schools in Houston County. It is situated on South Davis Drive, across from the Warner Robins High School-Rumble Academy campus. Click here for information on road closures... 07/01/2010

Pending homes sales surged in Warner Robins last month.  It looks like the tax credits have definitely helped home sales last month. Actually, the last few months have been extremely busy throughout the real estate market in Warner Robins, GA. Although the current stats for home sales in Warner Robins and Houston County look pretty good compared to a year ago, the question is whether or not sales will continue, now that the tax credits have ended. According to this Associated Press article: Pending home sales rise 5.3 percent in March, home sales in the south increased 13% from last month, and overall pending sales increased a staggering 21% from the same month a year ago. However, the article also warns that experts are predicting sales to plunge, now that tax credits have expired. Man... 05/05/2010

Nationwide House Day will be on April 10th and April 11th. I haven't decided on which home I will have my Open House, but I'll be sure to let everyone know when I do. In the meantime I found this video from Georgia Association of Realtors about the Tax Credit. It's somewhat funny - Poor Bob!   03/25/2010

Having Fun at Stone/Snow Mountain - 2 Hrs North of Warner Robins GA Kamron and I went for snow day Stone Mountain last week and it was quite the adventure from start to finish. The 2 hour car ride up was somewhat uneventful with only a couple small fights between Mickey, Minney, and Kamron. We had to separate Minnie and Mickey, and let Mickey ride up front with me. Once we arrived at Snow Mountain we played in the snow area until our sledding time started. We had 2 hours allotted for our downhill tubing. After our 7th or 8th time down the hill we had to call it quits after the person at the top "accidentally" spun me around and gave me a solid kick down the hill backwards. All in all the tubing was great, but I figured we'd better stop before we overdid it and someone got hurt. After th... 01/25/2010

Brand New Tools Added for Homebuyers in Warner Robins GA Good News for anyone searching for a Home in Warner Robins: My Website just went fully IDX with many new updated tools for anyone looking for property or homes for sale in Warner Robins GA. Here are a few links to try my new updated web page and homebuyer resources! Property Organizer - The Property Organizer is an organizing tool that makes it easy to search for properties and to keep track of properties you are interested in. Whenever you see property listings that you like, you can save them for future reference and for sharing with family members and friends. The Property Organizer also allows you to easily manage your Email Update service and save your search criteria for later use. Search Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA ... 01/17/2010

Warner Robins Georgia - Things To Do in Warner Robins GA Here is an updated list of things to do in Warner Robins Georgia, job information, local weather, community information, open houses, hotel, hospitals, golf courses, local schools, colleges, and information about Robins AFB. I will be updating these items and including links on a ongoing basis. Any questions feel free to ask. Hotels and Motels in Warner Robins GA Local Events, Resources, and News in Warner Robins GA Compare Crime Rates by City Warner Robins Jobs Warner Robins GA Weather Open Houses in Warner Robins GA Atlanta Falcons Georgia Dome Georgia Music Hall of Fame Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Macon Centerplex Warner Robins GA Fairs and Festivals Jobs at Robins AFB Georgia Georgia State Parks 01/13/2010

Braving the cold temperatures Saturday morning, my children and I ventured out to the Warner Robins Christmas Parade, an annual tradition for me since I was a child.   I can remember the excitement of sitting in the back of the truck huddled together with other city rec department cheerleaders as we chanted and threw out candy along Watson Blvd.  But the years that I wasn't in the parade, I just wanted the endless number of trucks carrying city rec department football players and cheerleaders to pass so that I could see the last float of the parade; Santa Claus!    I would not budge from the spot that I sat until Santa had waved to me as he passed.  Now as a parent, once I spot Santa in the distance I start packing up my children and belongings and head for the car trying to beat the cr... 01/11/2010

1st Time Homebuyer Tax Credit to include Long-time Residents - Warner Robins GA Homes for Sale $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers has been extended from Nov 30th 2009 until April 30, 2010. Homebuyer Credit: Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, Effective Date: Nov 6, 2009 Who is eligible? First-time homebuyers: Taxpayers who have not owned a home during the last three years. Credit is equal to 10% of the purchase price of a new home up to $8,000 for married or single taxpayers ($4,000 for married filing separate). Long-time residents of the same principal residence: Taxpayers who have lived in their current home for 5 of the previous 8 years. The 5 year period must be consecutive. Credit is limited to $6,500 for married and single taxpayers($3,250 for marr... 12/07/2009

Last Chance for $8,000 1st Time Homebuyer Tax Credit - Warner Robins Homes Any homebuyers hoping to take advantage of the $8,000 1st Time Homebuyer Tax Credit should find their home before Halloween, because it takes about 30 days to close on a home. It is not too late find a home, get a contract, and close on it before the November 30th deadline, but time is running short. For more information on the $8,000 Tax Credit for 1st Time Homebuyers - Click Here   10/23/2009

Creed at Aaron's Amphitheatre in Atlanta Last week I went to Aaron's Amphitheatre in Atlanta for the first time. It was a great concert and a lot of fun. Here is a link with more information about Aaron's Amphitheatre http://local.yahoo.com/info-24487722-aarons-amphitheatre-at-lakewood-atlanta I definitely will be looking for future events/entertainment at the Amphitheatre. 09/21/2009

1st Time Homebuyer Guide - Buying a Home in Warner Robins GA 1st Time Hombuyers should click here to read a great guide on buying a home from American Home Shield http://tinyurl.com/1st-Time-Homebuyer-Guide 09/03/2009

Realtor Magazine Reports homebuyers are rushing to beat the November deadline for receiving $8,000 Tax Incentive. 1st Time Homebuyers must purchase their home and close on the loan/move into the home prior to November 30th, and time is running out, so many people are looking for homes creating more of a buyers market with multiple offers on properties. Here is a link to Realtor Magazine with more information http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2009081701?OpenDocument   08/21/2009

Woman with bats in her home still seeks solution Here is a link to the story - 10,000 Bats in her home - http://tinyurl.com/ny5xz6   07/31/2009

Note: This is intended to provide an overview only - for specific information or individual concerns, please contact your lawyer, accountant and/or financial advisor. Who Qualifies for $8,000 Tax Credit 1st Time homebuyers: Haven't owned a home in the past 3 years 1st Time homebuyers who purchases a home between Jan 1, 2009 and Nov 30, 2009 Must be used for primary residence for at least 3 years  Who does not qualify for $8,000 Tax Credit  Buying a home from a close relative  Non resident aliens  Anyone who stops using the home as main residence Purchaser's whose gross income exceeds $95,000 (Single) and $170,000 (Married)  Repayment  2009 Tax Credit does not have to be repaid as long as you live in the home for 3 years Refundable Tax Credit $8,000 Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit ... 07/02/2009

Many homebuyers looking at homes in Warner Robins  say they are waiting to find the right home before getting pre-approved with a lender, and I let them know that is a bad idea. Everyone should get pre-approved before starting to look for a home, because it helps narrow down their search into homes they can afford, helps their negotiating ability, and helps them find the most home for their money. A good faith estimate from a lender can make a big difference in negotiating an offer because it helps in writing that offer. If you know how much the closing costs and prepaid items will be, then you can ask the seller to help pay for these items. Not being pre-approved hurts the buyers negotiating ability by not having all the information such as loan type, closing costs, pre-paids, and int... 06/04/2009

$1,800 Tax Credit for All Georgia Residents Buying a Home On May 11, 2009 Governor Sonny Perdue signed House Bill 261 into law allowing Georgia Residents to receive a $1,800 Tax Credit on homes purchased between June 1, 2009 and Nov 30, 2009. This tax credit is not limited to 1st Time Homebuyers; it is for All Georgia Residents purchasing a single family home or condo used as primary residence after June 1, 2009 and no later than Nov 30, 2009. Only certain homes qualify for the $1,800 Tax Credit - the home must be on sale prior to May 11, 2009 and still for sale or must be in default on or before Mar 1, 2009, or already foreclosed and held by a bank or mortgage company. The Georgia Tax Credit is $1,800 or 1.2 percent of the purchase price whichever is less. The Georgia Tax Credit can be... 05/17/2009

The Mossy Creek Festival is this weekend - April 18th and 19th and is open from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. I went to the Mossy Creek Festival last Fall and it was fun with arts and crafts, items to buy, food, drink, petting zoo, and animal rides for the kids. Here is a link with more information http://www.mossycreekfestival.com 04/16/2009

Georgia Dream Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Are you planning on buying a Foreclosed property in Warner Robins GA that is now Bank Owned or Real Estate Owned (REO) by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, or VA? Then the Georgia Dream Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) may be right for you. $14,000 for Repairs, Rehabilitation, and Down Payment Assistance The Georgia Dream NSP Purchase Program is funded with proceeds from an allocation of federal funds from the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA). Funds may be used for down payment and rehabilitation assistance on NSP eligible properties. Funds may not be applied to closing costs, discount points, or prepaid items. Does not have to be a 1st time homebuyer Cannot be combined with any other type of down payment assista... 04/08/2009

Georgia Dream Homeownership Program  Purpose: Help Georgians achieve the dream of homeownership by providing affordable first mortgage financing and down payment assistance.   Are you having trouble coming up with the 3.5% down payment required by FHA? Then the Georgia Dream Homeownership Program may work for you. Georgia Dream Second Mortgage loan can be used for down payment and closing costs associated with a purchase of a home for first time homebuyers with a total household income of one to two person - less than $58,000, and three or more persons - less than $67,000. First time homebuyer requirement waived for targeted areas. A first time homebuyer is someone who has not owned home in the last 3 years.   1st Mortgage - Must qualify based on credit score and debt to income for spec... 04/01/2009