You can spot them right away by the "natural" look of the lawn. As the beautiful wildflowers appear where there was once green grass, it becomes very apparent that something about this property has changed.
It is neither motivated by the embracing of the notion of "going green" and getting back to nature nor by a desire to save the planet. Rather, it is the after effect mandated by a true lack of the "green" that is necessary to maintain a mortgage, let alone a manicured lawn.
There is a "twilight zone" of time that occurs between the time a house is abandoned, and the time it appears back on the market as an REO property or HUD home. It's the time when everyone asks the question "what the heck is going on over there?"
Some attempt to penetrate the depths of the bowels of giant corporate banks in a futile attempt to extract what little flecks of information they can mine from that unseemly underworld of chaos and confusion.
Others prefer to wait and let nature run its course.
After all, no one in their right mind would just let a house sit there are decay, would they?
Photo The lawn of an abandoned house in the Newnan Georgia area.
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In these days of foreclosures, REO and short sales, we often gear the expression "HUD Homes." And while most buyers know that these homes are foreclosed properties, most do not understand the difference between a HUD home and other distressed properties.
Very simply put, a HUD home is a one to four unit foreclosed home that had an FHA guaranteed loan in place. When the borrower defaulted, the lender took possession of the property which was then turned over to the Department of Housing and Urban Development in exchange for a cash reimbursement.
This means that the government of the United States actually owns these homes outright, and can offer them for sale or dispose of them by any legal method under law.
There are other kinds of foreclosures that are not HUD properties and that may be owned by a bank or other investor. These houses are generally being held as REO (Real Estate Owned) properties by their respective owners. Each bank may decide on what to do with their properties, and how to dispose of them.
But HUD properties are sold by a singular and uniform method In the state of Georgia, a contractor has been hired by HUD to assist with accepting bids and assigning contracts to prospective buyers!
So while all HUD homes are foreclosures, not all foreclosures are HUD homes! Only those houses that had FHA guaranteed loans and now belong to the government are being offered as HUD homes!
Next installment: How do I find a HUD property in Georgia?
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The Hollow Restaurant originally was opened as "Catfish Hollow" restaurant in Tyrone Georgia in 1986. The name was derived from the house specialty, light and flaky catfish friend to a golden brown.
In 1991 the restaurant was moved to its current location at Thomas Crossroads in Coweta County. As the menu has expanded over time to offer dishes other than seafood, the name was changed to "The Hollow Steak and Seafood."
The signature dishes are delicious, such as the grilled grouper sandwich, the lobster stuffed grouper, and the red snapper. If you prefer a nice steak, the grilled sirloin is an excellent choice.
There are great appetizers such as the southern classic fried green tomatoes or the standby shrimp cocktail. You can also choose from an assortment of salads, including a wonderful shrimp salad.
Side dishes include mac and cheese, collard greens or sweet potato soufflé. And a glass of sweet tea and you're in southern style heaven.
One of the most popular promotions at the Hollow Steak and Seafood is the Thursday - Saturday seafood buffet. For one fixed price, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat seafood of nearly every kind, cooked fried, broiled or steamed! It's a great way to sample a variety of the great dishes offered in a single seating!
The Hollow Steak and Seafood is owned and operated by the same good folks as Golden's on the Square in Newnan, so you can expect the same quality and great service whether you are in downtown Newnan or at the Crossroads restaurant!
The Hollow Steak and Seafood is located just South of Thomas Crossroads, with entrances from both Highway 34 and Highway 154. There is ample parking available on site.
The Hollow Steak and Seafood
2826 Hwy 154
Sharpsburg GA 30265
770.502.1223
Hours of operation are
Tuesday - Saturday
4:30-9:00pm
Closed all day Sunday and Monday
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There are convenience stores and then there are stores that are convenient. Ronnies Variety Store in Newnan Georgia is an excellent example of an old-fashioned filling station combined with a small corner market and a bait and tackle shop!
And while this combination seems unusual at first, it makes perfect sense to those that are heading to Georgia's Lake West Point for a pleasant day of fishing and relaxation. Here anglers can fill their car with gas, their coolers with ice and beverages, and their bait wells with live minnows or night-crawlers!
The store also offers tackle if every size and description, so any angler can have the appropriate gear for whatever fish is in season. Ronnies Variety store has a little bit of everything so you're certain to find exactly what you need for game-fishing! And in Georgia, that could mean crappie, large and smallmouth bass, bream or catfish!
George and Ronnie Lauzon have kept the family owned store in operation since 1984, and the place has become a neighborhood fixture. There is always a little confusion about the name "Ronnies." Although it is easy for a newcomer to get the owners mixed up, even many of the long time customers know George as "Ronnie" and Ronnie as "Ronnie's wife!"
And since the store has been in operation for so many years, the regular customers keep the place hopping. Even on a hot summer afternoon this writer saw a never ending stream of customers stop in for a cold drink and a friendly conversation!
To find Ronnies Variety Store, just take Temple Avenue to a left on Franklin Highway (GA Hwy 34) just west of town, and cross the railroad tracks. Ronnies is about a quarter of a mile on the left!
Ronnies Variety Store
28 Franklin Rd
Newnan, GA 30263
770-251-6231
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It has been an interesting and controversial weekend. I have engaged in mental sparring with a lot of people that are much smarter than me, and it has taken its toll!
My ability to move quickly on my feet has diminished with each passing year. It is a new world, completely different from the one I grew up in so many years ago.
The best part the passing of time, though, is that each year the Great Smoky Mountains revert one year more back to a more pristine state. In the nearly forty years that I have frequented the park, the changes are dramatic.
The trees are bigger, the balds are grown over, and the overall look and feel is more natural and serene.
Have a great day!
Photos courtesy of Smokyphotos
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Tired of do-nothing brokers that put a sign in the yard & wait? My one-of-a-kind marketing plan does what the others cannot do, at any price. Do NOT list with anyone else until you call 770-827-6225.
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Era United Realty, Newnan Georgia, Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc.
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Coweta Fayette Real Estate is an Associate Broker and Auctioneer at ERA United Realty in Newnan, Georgia. In addition to offering the most powerful marketing tools in the industry, we also offer the option of offering your property at Auction. Why settle for just an agent, when you can get an entire team of brokers, agents and auctioneers working for you for the same price?
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I am primarily a real estate broker. I deal with all kinds of real estate, both residential and commercial. I have an extremely strong web presence, and combined with all of the tools and technologies that ERA offers, I am able to provide superior service and marketing to anyone looking to sell their property!
Please do not list with any other agent until you see my complete, dynamite marketing plan. It includes television, cell phone texting, toll-free numbers, print media, and the most complete Internet presence available anywhere! Bar none.
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Coweta Fayette Real Estate is a website owned and operated by Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc. It is the official website of Coweta Fayette Realty. Richard Weisser is the webmaster, a licensed real estate broker and a licensed auctioneer. Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc. is an associate broker at ERA United Realty, Newnan, Georgia.
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Richard Weisser was originally licensed in January of 1984, and affiliated with Gramm and Associates in Stockbridge Georgia. After a stint as managing broker for CENTURY 21 Intown, he affiliated with Keller WIlliams Realty Professionals in Peachtree City Georgia, until leaving in 2006. He is currently the responsible broker and owner of Richard Weisser Realty, Sharpsburg, Georgia, and broker for Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., which is currently an associate broker at United Realty Group. He is currently doing business as Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc. and is a founding member of Coweta Fayette Realty. He is a real estate license law and agency authority that is available to testify as an expert witness in Georgia Real Estate lawsuits. He is also certified by the National Association of Realtors as an e-pro, the highest level of technical merit recognized by the Board of Realtors. In 2006, Mr. Weisser became a licensed auctioneer!
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Richard is a contracts and agency specialist. He wrote the policy and procedures manual for Century 21 Intown, and developed in-house real estate training programs and web-based training programs. As an active member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors Technology and Education committee, He developed and presented two programs on computer basics to members of the board in March and April of 2003. In July of 2004, at ERA United Realty Realty Professionals in Peachtree City Georgia, Richard teamed up with Owen Hand of realty professionals to form Coweta Fayette Realty, a consortium of agents working for a common purpose. You can read more about Coweta Fayette Realty here!
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Richard Weisser has actively developed websites since January 1991. He is the developer and owner of the worlds number one Great Smoky Mountains Photos website, SmokyPhotos.com. Photos have appeared in hundreds of Publications and products, and SmokyPhotos was commissioned by President George W. Bush in February 2001 to provide four photographs as backdrops for a major political speech. An expert webmaster, Richard developed Century 21 Intown's website at C21intown.com. Additionally, he developed other websites for various companies. He prepared and delivered PowerPoint slide presentations for the Great Smoky Mountains Natural History Association. Developed numerous software programs for specific applications, including "Depalmas Data Base, " "Keycoder," and "Fax Filer." Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visual Basic, HTML, JavaScript, Photoshop, and hundreds of other software applications.
Awards:
2002 Century 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Award. ERA United Realty Realty Professionals 2004 WI4C2TS Award for agent best exemplifying the principles and beliefs of the Keller Williams philosophy. Newnan Board of Realtors 2006 and 2007 Professional Achievement Award. ERA Million Dollar Producer.
Other Interests:
Golf: Winner second place low gross in the 2002 Atlanta Board of Realtors annual tournament. Winner third place individual in 2004 Equity One Tournament in Peachtree City Georgia.
Richard Weisser is available to testify as an expert witness is Georgia Real Estate Trials. His area of specialty is contracts and agency. Call today, 770-827-6225.
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