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Be prepared to say “Wow!” when you see this custom built, ranch home located in the heart of West Cobb County. Welcome to 255 Casteel Road in Marietta, GA. This home was lovingly built in 1990 on a beautiful 2 +/- acre wooded lot located behind the esteemed Avenue of West Cobb shopping center.

The home is loaded with quality and charm. As you enter through the impressive, French door you are greeted with a beautiful slated-floor and stoned wall foyer. Walk around into the oversized Great Room that features century-old, salvaged heart-of-pine wood floors, cathedral ceiling, massive windows overlooking the wooded, private backyard, and a massive custom built stone fireplace. When you stand in this impressive Great Room you get the feeling that you are in a mountain chalet.

A picturesque screened-in porch off of the Great Room is the perfect place to enjoy the serene beauty of the yard and pool.

The kitchen features stained cabinetry, a solid surface cooktop, separate walk-in pantry and sunny breakfast room that overlooks the pool and wooded yard.

On the main level is an additional bedroom, open library/office, and large master bedroom. One of the unique features of the master bedroom is the separate his and her bathrooms and closets.

The finished terrace level features a large recreation room with oversized fireplace, a separate bedroom and bath, and a small kitchenette. There is also two large unfinished storage rooms that could easily be finished to provide an additional bedroom.

Extensive landscaping and an in-ground pool provide the perfect oasis to entertain or relax. Although this property is conveniently located less than a mile off of Dallas Highway, the 2+/- acre lot gives the privacy and quiet needed to help you feel like you are a million miles away from it all.

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255 Casteel Road SW, Marietta, GA 30064-1609 (MLS # 4327753)

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Wow! Custom-built, ranch located on a private, wooded, 2+/- acre lot. Century-old, salvaged heart of pine wood floors, inground pool, full finished terrace level features separate walk-out in law suite (plenty of room to add an additional bedroom), storage galore, 2 massive masonary fireplaces, Great Room features cathedral ceiling and huge windows.. Exceptionally maintained. Uniquely special property.

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Think you know who is going to win the Super Bowl? This cameldoes. Apparently, she has been right the last 5 out of 6 times. What’s your record?

Fernando Perez, WR Starkey

 WR Starkey Mortgage

Fernando Perez

fperez@wrstarkey.com
404-625-0522

Apply online for Loan PreApproval with WR Starkey, Fernando Perez

When the #1 Real Estate office in West Cobb County needed another lender the agents at Keller Williams Realty decided that they would only settle for the best in the business.  After numerous interviews with some of the top loan officers in the area, we decided that Fernando Perez was the guy!  I asked Fernando to give me 5 Reasons why YOU should choose him to help you with your next home loan.  Here is what Fernando had to say:

1.  Compassionate and caring Service
2. A variety of products(every homeowner is different)
3. State of the art technology(to streamline the process)
4. Competitive rates
5. Knowing that your loan is in the hands of someone who really cares.

I think everyone of these reasons sets Fernando and WR Starkey apart.  AND, today I received the following email from Fernando.  With the increasingly complex financial environment, it is a comfort to know that Fernando and WR Starkey are getting it done!

Hello KW Agents,

Are you getting your HUD’s 2 – 4 days before closing?  Are your client’s appraisals coming back within 7 – 10 days?  Is your client’s loan being underwritten in 24 – 48 hours from the date of submission?  If you answered no to any of these questions then we ask WHY NOT?

Most loan issues arise because a lender does not have a processing platform that allows them to move quickly.  If a lender is continuously missing deadlines (Due Diligence, Appraisal Contingency, Financing Contingency) it puts your client in jeopardy of losing their earnest money.  One of our advantages is that we fly through the processing and underwriting phase of the loan.  Our benchmarks are 7 – 10 days for an appraisal, 24 -48 hours for loan approval, and a HUD 2 – 4 days prior to closing. If you have not had a chance to experience this, give us a shot.  You will not be disappointed.

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Brent Edwards with Wells Fargo Bank

Brent Edwards
Wells Fargo Bank

404-840-0570
Brent.c.edwards@wellsfargo.com

Not only is Brent a really nice guy to work with, but he did a great job keeping me informed throughout the entire loan process.  He provided outstanding customer service to my client and we closed the loan without a hitch.

Apply Online to Get PreApproved for a Loan with Brent at Wells Fargo

Atlanta Housing Market is on Fire!!!

Wow!!!  I can’t say it load enough.  This is by far the busiest January I have seen the 8 years that I have been selling residential real estate in Atlanta.  Today, I am working with two clients who have put offers on 5 different homes.  By the time we write the offer and submit the offer to the listing agent, the home was either already under contract or there were multiple offers.  Time really is of the essence!!

The bulk of the demand and supply shortage is in the under $150,000 price category.    The National Association of Realtors believes that a six-month inventory of homes (meaning if nothing else came on the market it would take six months to sell all existing homes on the market) is considered a balance market.   As you can see in the following chart, homes priced under $100k are at 3.7 months of inventory – a very strong SELLERS market.  What we, as agents and buyers are experiencing are situations where listings are selling very quickly and often times there are multiple offer situations – creating an auction environment – causing sales prices to be above the listing price.

The $100k to $200k price category is also very solid at 6.3 months of inventory as of the end of December.  Based on the buyer frenzy that is occurring right now, I venture to guess that by the end of January this price category will also enter the “Sellers” market arena.

So what does all this mean for you if you are a seller?  It means if you are priced under $250k you should be contacting a great real estate professional and putting your home on the market – asap!  Do not be late of the party!

If your home is worth more than $250,000 you should also give serious consideration to putting your home on the market.  A lot of home sellers want to wait until the Spring to put their home on the market.  This may not be the best strategy considering that we have low inventory of nice homes to choose from.

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Meet Kayla and Brandon.  They just purchased their first home in Marietta, GA.  In this video they share their experience working with Lori Pugh, Buyer Specialist with the Connie Carlson Team.  Druing their home search they ran into some obstacles.  Take a look and see how Lori helped Kayla and Brandon overcome the home buying obstacles of today’s real estate market.

“I wake up each day with the goal of positively impacting the lives of others… Helping my clients achieve their housing dreams brings me great joy.” – Connie Carlson

Connie’s Yearly Listing Sales Results – Selling Faster & For More Money – See Actual Results

Connie’s Experience & Qualifications – Resume

When Was the Last Time You Had a “Wow” Experience?

Whether it’s a fun challenge or a serious hurdle, Connie takes charge and goes beyond expectations no matter what. Connie attributes her “any lengths” attitude to a work ethic modeled by her parents. Connie grew up on a large dairy farm and was expected to milk cows before dawn and bale hay after school. The farm was a family business and she learned about teamwork by pitching in with the family garden, helping her mom can vegetables and driving the tractor while baling hay. It was a no-excuses world and Connie found out how great it felt inside when she brought her own brand of “wow” to every chore that she did.

Connie’s desire to impress others by exceeding expectations brought her great success as an adult. She became a commercial real estate consultant for Arthur Andersen, traveling from coast to coast assessing everything from railroad properties to large-scale residential, retail, and office developments. During that time she won praise from management for developing business solutions that saved money and increased efficiency for both the clients and the company.

When Connie ventured into residential real estate sales it didn’t take long for her commitment to exceptional client service to propel her as one of the top residential real estate agents in Atlanta. In addition to helping her client’s, Connie is passionate about positively impacting the lives of others – including other real estate agents and brokers. Considering her professional track record and giving spirit, Connie became the Team Leader and Managing Broker of a large Keller Williams Realty office in Atlanta. Connie’s commitment to her local community and desire to help people with their housing dreams pulled her back to West Cobb as a residential broker.

High Standards of Service

As a real estate professional, Connie brings this same “wow factor” to buyers and sellers who’ve come to know her high standards of service. Her business skills are powerful assets in negotiation, big-picture thinking, and strategy. Connie’s organizational talents are key to her effectiveness in managing all phases of a move. Her confidence and composure assure clients of a smooth transition, thanks to her research and up-to-date communication.

Connie also has a tremendous feel for families and what they need when buying and selling a home. She knows the Atlanta area well and as a devoted wife and mother is aware of schools and family-oriented recreational outlets. For anyone moving into the area, Connie can guide them to the perfect place to create a home and lifestyle in West Cobb County. Sellers count on Connie’s professional property valuation expertise to determine the right strategy to sell their home.

Wowing Clients in West Cobb County

If you want to make the most of all the opportunities in West Cobb County, it’s important to work with a broker who can exceed your expectations with her market knowledge, sophisticated sales techniques, and tenacity. Connie Carlson has the strategic thinking and renowned service that impress a long list of loyal clients. With her area knowledge, compassion and vision, she’s defining The Wow Factor in West Cobb County.

Work Experience

Keller Williams Realty, Marietta GA, April 2004 to Present

Sales Associate
Keller Williams Realty Signature Partners (West Cobb Office)

Agent Accomplishments

Managing Broker and Team Leader

Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Perimeter (Dunwoody Office)

Managing Broker Accomplishments

2009 Runner-up for the 2009 Best Places To Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle 2008 Selected by Regional Management as an approved Regional Trainer 2009 Developed the fast growing KW Commercial division within Keller Williams Realty International. Awarded #1 KW Commercial Division in 2009

Other Work Experience

Arthur Andersen, LLC 1991 to 1998
Finance Manager for the Atlanta Tax Division 1996-1998

Responsible for budgeting and on-going financial review for the 14 divisions within Arthur Anderson Tax. Worked side-by-side with the Lead Partner to manage the financial responsibilities of an office of over 400 professional accountants and consultants.

Senior Real Estate Consultant 1991 to 1996: Certified General Appraiser

Conducted due diligence analysis, appraisals, and various consulting projects on large scale commercial properties that were located around the country. These included high office, industrial, shopping centers, and special use properties.

• Created an economic model for Orange County, Florida
• Appraised Carnation Farms, Snoqualmie, Washington
• Appraised Union Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way in California
• Appraised Hardees Restaurants, Circle K Convenience Stores, and United Theatres

Other Education
BBS University of Iowa 1990
Double Major in Marketing and Finance
Graduated in Top 10% of Class
All Required Courses with the Appraisal Institute

Hobbies and Interest
Spending time with my husband, Dan, and two children, Trevor and Cassidy
Watching movies
Reading—especially historical fiction
Traveling
Weight lifting
Hanging out at her lake house in Waleska, GA

Connie Carlson - Team Leader

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Lori Pugh

Lori Pugh, Lead Buyer Specialist

Lori brings to our team an impressive real estate resume.  Lori raised her family of two boys and a daughter here in West Cobb.  She was PTA President at Vaughn Elementary and an active parent at Harrison High School.  She joined one of the top real estate teams in Atlanta 6 years ago as a buyer specialist.   Closing hundreds of buyer transactions and working side-by-side with sellers.  Lori joined Keller Williams West Cobb this fall and shortly after joined my team.

Lori is a go-getter.  She works extra hard to find that perfect home for her clients.  She knows the market and she knows what it takes to get you a great home and a great price.

Lori will provide you with the tools you need to keep abreast of the best homes on the market.  She is skilled in negotiation and transaction management.  You can trust Lori with this important purchase.

Don’t take my word for it…check out what her RAVING FANS have to say.

865 Hickory Drive, Marietta 30064

Wow! You will say it to when you see this SPECTACULAR home in the esteemed area of WHITLOCK HEIGHTS in Marietta. Little did I realize when I first visited 865 Hickory Drive, Marietta, GA, that I would be in for some very pleasant surprises. First of all, the home is much larger than it appears from the street.

The original home was built in 1962, however, the current owners have lovingly expanded and RENOVATED to keep the home current and modern to today’s standards. There is an oversized dining room that could easily seat 20 or more guest. The brick, wood burning fireplace and lighted built in cabinetry give the dining room a cozy and elegant feel.

The kitchen features a unique architectural Brick arch-way over the solid surface range, new granite countertops, glass door cabinetry, and butler serving room. A huge great room features a brick, wood-burning fireplace and opens to the oversized four season room.

865 Hickory Drive, Marietta, GA also features a large master bedroom that has sliding glass doors opening to the Pool Veranda. On the other side of the home there are 4 bedrooms on a split level plan. There are two bedrooms and a full bath upstairs on the upper level and two bedrooms and a full bath on the lower level.

But it doesn’t stop there…from the lower level bedrooms you can go down another level of stairs to a finished 900+ basement. This is an ideal place for entertaining because it features a wood burning fireplace and plenty of open space for a pool table, media room, etc…

Wait until you see the BACKYARD OASIS that features an in-ground gunite pool, fenced yard, and separate workshop garage.

Located in the HISTORICAL MARIETTA area known as Whitlock Heights.   Whitlock Heights is known for its meandering roadways with established hardwood trees and established executive homes. 865 Hickory Drive, Marietta, GA is located in the Hickory Hills Elementary, Marietta 6th Grade, and Marietta High School.

Whitlock Heights is conveniently located near downtown Marietta Square so you’ll be able to enjoy easy access to shopping, theater, restaurants, and local events.

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If you purchased a home in 2011 you may be eligible for a reduced property tax bill.  The Cobb County Tax Assessor and other local county tax assessors allow homeowners to file for the Homestead Exemption.  Cobb County’s Basic Homestead and School Tax Exemptions are of significant value to homeowners.  In 2011 the tax savings to a homeowner with Basic Homestead Exemption was $266.70.  Cobb homeowners age 62 or older are eligible for a complete exemption from school taxes.  Additionally, under the Cobb County Reassessment Relief Act when property is reassessed, the exemption in the county general tax category automatically increases or decreases proportionate to the amount of the assessment increase or decrease.

Please contact me if you have any questions about the April 1st deadline for challenging your tax assesment!!! If you or anyone you know bought a home this past year below is the info for filing their homestead exemption.

If you have any questions about your local Real Estate market feel free to contact me, Happy New Year!!!

FILING FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION IN 2012

Homeowners may need to provide their HUD1 Settlement Statement, Warranty Deed book and page, proof of residence, social security numbers, driver’s license and car tag info.

The following is a list of County deadlines, phone numbers and links to their websites.

Fulton County – deadline is April 1, 2011 404-730-6100

http://www.fultonassessor.org/Forms/HtmlFrame.aspx?mode=content/Taxreliefinformation

DeKalb County – deadline is March 1, 2011 404-298-4000

http://web.co.dekalb.ga.us/taxcommissioner/homesteadgen.html#applications

Gwinnett County – deadline is March 1, 2011 770-822-8800

http://gwinnetttaxcommissioner.manatron.com/Tabs/Property/HomesteadExemption.aspx

Cobb County – deadline is April 1, 2011 770-528-8600

http://www.cobbtax.org/Forms/HtmlFrame.aspx?mode=content/Exemptions.htm&LMparent=189

Clayton County – deadline is April 1, 2011 770-477-3311

http://www.claytoncountyga.gov/departments/tax-assessor/residential-property.aspx

Cherokee County – deadline is April 1, 2011 678-493-6402

http://www.cherokeega.com/departments/department.cfm?displaySection=Homestead%20Exemptions.txt&departmentid=30

Henry County – deadline is April 1, 2011 770-954-2470

http://www.co.henry.ga.us/taxcommissioner/PropertyTaxExemptions.shtml

Forsyth County – deadline is April 1, 2011 770-781-2110

http://www.qpublic.net/ga/forsyth/faq.html

Douglas County – deadline is April 1, 2011 770-920-7272

http://www.douglastaxcommissioner.com/

Fayette County – deadline is April 1, 2011 770-461-3611

http://www.fayettecountytaxcomm.com/subpages/HOMESTEAd.asp

Paulding County – deadline is April 1, 2011 770-443-7581

http://www.paulding.gov/index.aspx?NID=210

If your county is not listed, please visit http://www.georgia.gov/00/topic_index_channel/0,2092,4802_5083,00.html to find your county’s tax office information.