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Trick or Treat and Halloween Events Around Savannah GA 2019

September 22, 2019 by Helen Miltiades

Trick or Treat and Halloween Events Around Savannah GA 2014

Time to dress up in your scariest costume, paint your face and grab your bucket; it’s Halloween around Savannah Georgia.

Here are some of the fun trick-or-treating events happening this weekend in Savannah.

If you haven’t already seen it you have to check out the Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour, which will take you on a haunted journey you’ll never forget. Explore River Street’s Chandlery and when the sun goes down you can board the trolley for the doomed frightseeing journey. They don’t even allow kids less than four years of age and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Purchase your tickets online and meet at the Simply Savannah Trolley Depot at 301 East River St. The tour takes a little over one hour.

Halloween night celebrates at the Crawl-O-Ween on River Street from 7 PM until 11 PM. Participants will stop at select bars and restaurants for this haunted pub crawl. Admission is just $10 per person and includes a souvenir.

The city of Savannah has recommended trick or treating times, which keeps everyone safe. The city does not set time specifically unless a Halloween falls on a Sunday. But this year, Halloween is on Friday and trick-or-treating normally starts around 6 PM. In Pooler Georgia, the police department recommends that trick or treating happened between 4 and 8 PM.

Many churches and schools will also be participating in the Trunk or Treat events such as:

Sat, Oct 26, 4:00pm

The Rail Pub, Savannah, GA

Starts at $10.00

Thu, Oct 31, 7:30pm

Bonaventure (The Chapel Mausoleum), Savannah, GA

Starts at $20.00

Fri, Oct 11, 7:00pm

Club One, Savannah, GA

Starts at $15.00

Fri, Oct 25, 7:00pm

Crosswinds Golf Club, Savannah, GA

Thu, Oct 31, 5:00pm

Tom Triplett Community Park, Pooler, GA

There’s more happening all over Pooler and Savannah this weekend so get out there and spread a few Halloween treats!

Image by Matt McGee Flickr Commons

5 Ways to Choose a Good, Cheap Property in Savannah

September 19, 2018 by Helen Miltiades

Yes, there are cheap properties in good deals even in Savannah. If you’re looking for a good deal, perhaps a fixer-upper, investment property, or just something you want a great bargain on, there are several ways to choose a decent property that will not only be a good investment but will be the right property for years to come. 5 Ways to Choose a Good, Cheap Property in Savannah

First of all, you want to choose the right location. There are a lot of great deals in Savannah and surrounding areas but many of them are simply not a good option if you’re looking for a great deal in order to flip, rent out, or fix up and live in yourself. You want to make sure that your location is in an area where most of the homes around the property are higher end. If you’re buying the best house in the cheapest neighborhood and it still needs a lot of work, it’s not going to keep its value. It’s best to look for the cheapest house in the best neighborhood.

Secondly, get title insurance. Having a buyer’s title insurance policy is extremely important, especially when buying inexpensive homes from an auction or distressed properties. These properties can have the most title issues so you want to get covered by insurance.

Third, make a smart offer. Have your real estate agent write up a solid offer that protects you and your purchase in the future. Site unseen purchases are not uncommon in Savannah and Pooler, especially with military families. You want to buy an undervalued property which locks in profit from the beginning.

Fourth, get a great home inspection. If you don’t have a good home inspection you may not know exactly what you’re dealing with once you own the home. If the repairs and upkeep seem overwhelming or are not a good rate of return, you can bail on the property at this point. Get a good home inspection from an inspector that is fully familiar with distressed properties.

Fifth, consider a good property manager. I manage a lot of properties around the area so I am well aware of good investment properties and what will make you the best return on your investment. Using a real estate agent that is also a good property manager is one of the best ways to find the right home for both now and your future income.

For more information on finding the perfect investment, bargain or cheap property in Savannah, Pooler and surrounding areas, contact my office today. [article adapted from biggerpockets.com]

Best Things to Do in Pooler GA

December 28, 2016 by Helen Miltiades

Whether you’ve just moved here, you are visiting or you’ve lived here for years and never experienced these things, here are some of our favorite things to do in Pooler Georgia.

Best Things to Do in Pooler GA

The Mighty 8th Air Force Museum is probably on the top of everyone’s list because it’s something to behold if you’ve never seen it before. This activity located at the Tom Triplett Community Park is the site of Lock #3 of the Savannah/Ogeechee Canal System that dates to pre-Civil War times. There are remnants of different buildings, Civil War tent mounds and remnants from Sherman’s army. The park is a great place to enjoy the outdoors, enjoy a bike ride or stroll around the large lake on a paved and lighted path. There are numerous outdoor activities such as kayaking, a disc torment court and regular festivals which take place at this park. The museum is located at 175 Bourne Ave. and is considered one of the world’s most powerful museum experiences.

While you’re there you can enjoy a canoe or kayak ride down the Ogeechee River. Located at 318 Dublin Rd., you can rent several different models of kayaks and canoes based on your size and preference. This is a great way to unwind on the weekend and enjoy nature at its finest.

The Oglethorpe Speedway Park located at 200 Jesup Rd. has been entertaining racing fans since 1951. There are different events throughout the year, group and military discounts are available and it’s a perfect family-friendly event suitable for all ages. Visit the website to find out what’s happening this weekend. They have camping available, food and fun at just about every event.

Surf Lagoon Waterpark is located at 130 Town Center Dr. in Pooler. This is a great activity for the entire family with lots of water slides, swimming pools, a lazy river and stuff for smaller children.

Speaking of fun for smaller kids, you can check out the Fun Zone Amusement & Sports Park and Frames n’ Games. Both offer a variety of arcade games, mini golf, go-kart racing and bowling.

Pooler Georgia has lots of outlet shopping at the Tanger Outlets. One unique shop is the Peanut Shop of Savannah. Located at 200 Tanger Outlets Boulevard Suite 651, this unique peanut shop has lots of different flavors, samples, unique treats and a variety of things you can do with peanuts.

In addition to all of these great events and activities Pooler has a wide range of shops, restaurants, markets, fine dining options, theaters and IMAX. What would you add to this list?

Pooler GA Market Reports and Housing Stats

March 17, 2015 by Helen Miltiades

Market Stats and Reports for Pooler GA March 2015

We are winding down with winter this week and as we headed to spring and summer for those of you planning on listing and selling your property this year, here are some specifics to be aware of in market reports and trends for Pooler.

Whether you are buying or selling, knowing the property values, how long homes are on the market and the average and median list price is crucial to make a smart buying or selling decision.

The average listing price for Pooler Georgia is currently $248,000. This is down about 9% over where it was last year, which is good news for homebuyers not so good for sellers. The median sales price is about $177,000. The average price per square foot is currently $94, which is roughly the same as where it was last year at this time.

The average home price for Pooler is $264,000 with the average sold price of $188,000.

There are currently about 310 properties for sale with 150 recently sold within the last 30 days. There have been 36 new listings in the last 30 days and 106 properties listed for sale have had price reductions.

Comparing Pooler to the rest of Georgia, the average home price in Georgia is $118,000 but the average sales price is $220,000, up about 25% over Pooler’s average sales price of $188,000.

With home prices being as low as they are, investors tend to snatch up properties for either a quick flip or monthly cash flow income. The average rent price is about $1499 per month with more emphasis on three and four bedroom rentals than one or five-bedroom. The average two-bedroom rental is about $1000, whereas Chatham County’s average is $1250 and Georgia averages $968.

In general, Pooler’s population is at 3.3% over last year with unemployment rates relatively the same at 7.5%.

Top public and private schools continue to be Pooler Elementary school and West Chatham Elementary School, the Godley Station Middle School and the Savannah Adventist Christian School.

For more information about listing your Pooler home or real estate, please contact me today. With some research we can determine what your Pooler property could be worth and how quickly it could sell.

The Farm at Morgan Lakes Pooler GA

January 13, 2015 by Helen Miltiades

The Farm at Morgan Lakes Pooler GA

The Farm at Mortgage Lakes is a newer subdivision in Pooler Georgia north of downtown off Jimmy Deloach Pkwy. Built by D.R. Horton, these homes are nestled against a 65 acre lake on the north side of the community complete with swimming, pools, playgrounds, boat docks, clubhouse and fitness center.

If you’ve been looking for affordable new homes in a gated community close to downtown Pooler and Savannah, this may be it. A great location, quiet and reserved, and you have your own lake!

Residents are close to schools, shopping, the Hunter Army Airfield, Fort Stewart, Tybee Beach and more, yet in their own quiet and secluded location. The Farm at Mortgage Lakes offers three swimming pools including a children’s splash pool and zero entry wading pool as well as the traditional swimming pool, all overlooking the beautiful lake. Residents can fish, boat, swim or compete in one of the community’s triathlons each year.

The neighborhood also boasts a fitness center with state of the art equipment, fenced playground and community clubhouse with media room and plenty of space, perfect for parties and social events. The quiet streets offer sidewalks for a pedestrian-friendly environment and there are the occasional picnic tables and benches scattered throughout the neighborhood. The gate is open during the day but closes every night to everyone that is not a homeowner.

There are numerous layouts and floor plans from which to choose, all starting in the low $100s. Properties reach as high as $330K. Homes have 3 and 4 bedroom layouts from 1,500 square feet to 2,500 square feet in size.

The Farm is in the Godley Station K-8 School District and utilizes the new Hampstead High School. These schools receive a 7-9 rating with GreatSchools.org by parents, students and teachers.

The beauty of this place is really the location and amenities right next to a usable lake, private swimming with clubhouse perks and amazingly affordable homes. Call me today for a personalized list of all homes for sale at the Farm at Morgan Lakes.