If you live near Lake Sinclair or are visiting this Independence Day you won't want to miss the Crooked Creek Marina / Bone Island Grill fireworks. I've been before, it was fantastic. This looks to be really spectacular this year.
This will be my husband's first 4th of July off work in years. I'm excited that we will be able to attend. The food at Bone Island Grill is great and for the celebration of the 4th of July they will have bands starting at 11:30 a.m.
You can check out their web site and find the schedule. Make special note of the times the boat docks and ramps will be closed before and after the fireworks. To watch on the lake from the boat is just spectacular.
But do be careful and make sure you have proper lights on your boat and a designated driver who is not drinking. Make it a happy and safe day.
Crooked Creek has remodeled and expanded their restaurant and has a new web site. Today I signed up for their newsletter so I can keep informed of special events. Want to know what's going to be happening at Crooked Creek Marina? Check out their web site and sign up yourself.
And if you are looking for a Lake Sinclair home just give me a call and I'll be happy to help you.
706-485-9668 (Click on Lane Realty Logo for web site)
Tammy Lankford, Broker/Owner
Broker License # 169695 Lane Realty License # H-11420
Call me today for all your Lake Sinclair real estate needs.
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My real estate company has agents on vacation, agents with relatives in town, an agent with their wife having had surgery this week. So short staffed feels like an understatement. But I always believe that things work the way they are supposed to for a purpose.
Yesterday, I covered a home inspection appointment for an agent who could not be at work yesterday. I met his buyer clients and the home inspector at the property they have under contract. It's about a 45 minute drive from our office to the other side of Lake Sinclair.
I left in plenty of time, having not been to this house before to give myself time to find it. The home inspector on the other hand, did not leave in time to allow himself time to find it and be on time. He also did not follow the directions. Finally he called about 45 minutes after the scheduled time to say he was lost.
"How do I get to the house?" was the question from the home inspector.
"Where are you?", was my reply.
"I have no idea." was his answer.
So after I laughed for a good 30 seconds, as it turned out, I discovered I wasn't actually talking to the lost home inspector at all. It was someone in their office. So I had to have them call back to the inspector and get a landmark and then I gave directions from there to the home to be inspected.
So What I thought was going to be a few hours in the middle of my day, turned out to be the rest of the day. I had thought to bring a book. I had forgotten to bring my reading glasses, so as the inspection took place I wandered around the property. I found this tree that I decided to get my camera and take a photograph.
You see, this tree was determined to make its way in the world. At some point a long time ago the tree split near the base. One piece broke and fell landing near the water. It obviously didn't like the probable outcome of being broken and took root again at the top that landed at the end of the break. It began again to reach for the sky. It seems very successful now.
My point being, we as agents, brokers and Realtors and in general as people, should be like this tree. If a strong wind blows us off our feet we should not just accept our fate, but fight and reach for the sky. Don't let failure be an option. Don't give up, Don't stop giving effort. Fight for your clients, do more, try again. Reach for the sky.
As it turns out, my afternoon was well spent. I'm glad I was in the right place at the right time. I'm glad I found this tree and I'm happy to be able to share it with you.
I'm also happy to report that upon my prompt receipt of the home inspection it came with this Post Script.
P.S. Again, apologies for the late arrival today - the way back that you suggested was very direct and quick - thanks.
It's super hard to imagine that I've been eating at this place for over 5 years. It still seems new, fresh and exciting for the rural part of Georgia I live in. The first time I ate there was for my birthday in 2005. On that very first visit, we had Spider-man Peter Parker for our chef.
Peter has kept us coming back time and time again. He's like family and we are not alone in thinking so. The last time we dined there we asked for Peter and were told there was another couple waiting for him as well, so as long as we were just 6 guests it would be fine. We were 5 that night and thankfully had a very short wait.
They do take reservations, but not on Friday and Saturday. We ate there for Abigail's birthday dinner. Peter has always been fond of Abigail and she of him as well. We ate there after my kids had a car wreck in 2005 (September). We hobbled in with Abigail in an arm cast and Colin on crutches with a ankle cast. My parents were there with us that night. Well earlier this month when we are there with my parents and Abigail for her birthday, Peter said, "First time Grandma & Grandpa with you since accident". Now how can he remember that 5 years later with all the people he must see and meet every single week?
And not only did Peter (also a one man band) sing Happy Birthday to Abigail, he also sang you are my sunshine to her and offered to pick up her tab. He also wrote her a Happy Birthday note as well. We love Little Tokyo and we love Peter. Peter is an exceptional chef and a wonderful person.
And as always we all ordered steak and shrimp. On an occasion we venture other places on the menu and try new things, but we seem to always come back to our favorite. Abigail has even inventedher own special "sushi" roll which they make for her. The food is always exceptional and the three of us ate with cocktails included for under $100.
So if you would love to dine at a fabulous little Japanese Steakhouse, I highly recommend Little Tokyo in Milledgeville. 2601 N Columbia St Milledgeville, GA 31061 (478) 452-8886.
I certainly recommend you ask for Peter if he is working.
And if you are looking for lake property, give me a call. I'll be happy to help you.
706-485-9668 (Click on Lane Realty Logo for web site)
Tammy Lankford, Broker/Owner
Broker License # 169695 Lane Realty License # H-11420
Call me today for all your Lake Sinclair real estate needs.
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What were they thinking? Seriously, what are they thinking? How do you feel about cap and trade? Did you take the time to write your congressperson? I did. I'm fortunate that what he had to say about it about sums up my own feelings and he voted against it. Did your? Will paying more taxes help you? I didn't think so.
The senate still has not passed this irresponsible legistlation so I am urging you to write your Senators NOW. BEFORE THIS PASSES and is signed into law. I really didn't think Pelosi was going to pull the wool over our eyes and get this passed, but she did.
Also I think you should know how your representative voted and write to them if they voted for this legislation and you disagree with it.
I love what my rep. Paul Broun had to say about it:
Motivated seller would like for you to consider this home now BARGAIN PRICED.
Price has been reduced to $239,000.
Seller will pay $2500. in buyer closing costs.
This 2 BR, 1.5 BA cottage has over 1000 sq. ft. It is a site built home on a owned lot on the shores of Crooked Creek Cove on Lake Sinclair. Great room has fireplace and overlooks lake, door opens to nice deck on lake side of home, at the water there is a new seawall, a dock and boathouse with lift. Home is well landscaped and designed for minimal maintenance. New paint inside and out, new metal roof, new doors on the interior. New carpet. This home is really a bargain price.
706-485-9668 (Click on Lane Realty Logo for web site)
Tammy Lankford, Broker/Owner
Broker License # 169695 Lane Realty License # H-11420
Call me today for all your Lake Sinclair real estate needs.
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Lane Realty H 11420 on Lake Sinclair Offering great customer service for buyers and sellers. Call me today! He who hesitates has no lake house. Broker Lic. # 169695
Lane Realty has been selling property on Lake Sinclair since 1985. I started to work for Jim Lane in 1992 ( I was the secretary and did not have my license yet). I was bored to tears in the office all day and the agents were having all the fun. In the summer of 1994 I got my license and in 1995 purchased the company. Eatonton is my hometown, I was born and raised here and have played on Lake Sinclair all my life. My great uncle used to own a bait and tackle shop right across the street from the power plant. There are some great things about Lake Sinclair you should know... it stays full even in drought situations. There are dams at both ends of Lake Sinclair. The north dam connects to another lake built as a "holding tank" to keep Lake Sinclair at full pool. The power company moves about 1 to 2 feet of water back and forth on a daily basis through this dam.
I love Lake Sinclair and invite you to come visit and get to know it and I'm sure you will love it too. And no doubt if you buy here you will have great neighbors and friends. If you want to be notified of what is new on the market you can set up a new listing notification and you are welcome to visit and search the entire MLS to see everything available. And if you buy a house from me.. I'll be happy to be your one of them. Ask some of my clients and they'll tell you we don't stop our service after the contract is written OR after the sale is closed. We come with the house. We'll be glad to assist you even after your purchase... Okay we don't cut grass, but we recommend a great company that will.
Call us for a full service real estate firm!
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about me I was born right here in Eatonton and have lived here all my life. I have 7 generations buried in the local cemetery so when I say I'm from Eatonton, literally my family has lived in this area for more than 200 years. I know the area, know the lake, know most of your neighbors and will tell you the good and the bad things about things in these parts. I didn't really choose a career in real estate, it sort of found me. I couldn't be happier. I love matching the perfect home with the perfect buyer and helping a seller make a smooth transition when they decide to sell their home. I keep informed on current continuing education classes in the real estate industry and I know my market and my lake well. Call me if you want me on your team for buying or selling on Lake Sinclair.
Lane Realty has a staff of full time agent that work hard every day at meeting your real estate needs. Not only are they full time, they are very professional. They are current on continuing education for the lastest 2008 GAR contract and we know our market. Most of the agents here live on Lake Sinclair and not only can drive you to see property, but also can take you by boat to see property. After all, if you are looking for lake property the water is very important. Call an agent at Lane Realty if you want the best service around because.... NOBODY COVERS THE LAKE LIKE LANE!
Nancy Ewing 404-580-2695
Justine Green 706-656-6259
Evelyn Hawkins 706-484-2637
Craig Rodgers 404-403-9753
Jennie Kiplinger 706-347-0212
Gail Anderson 478-456-7368
Tee Shaw 770-402-8355
Lake Sinclair is located just an hour and half east of Atlanta. Take I-20 East to Exit 114 US 441 South and Travel 27 miles and turn left on Pea Ridge Road. We're the first building on the right. Look for the above sign, we'll be happy to show you around beautiful Lake Sinclair and we're open 7 days a week. Monday to Saturday 9 to5 and Sunday afternoons from 1 to 5. Call and let us know what you're looking for and we'll have homes lined up for you to see when you get here. Also you can check out our web site at www.lake-sinclair.com and sign up for new listing notifications.
Thanks to my friends at Lane Realty. After trying to work with one of the other real estate firms at Lake Sinclair with negative results, I decided to search for property on my own. In April of this year I walked into Lane Realty to ask about a property I had found and discovered it was already under contract. Mrs. Nancy Ewing asked me if she could be of service to me. I described the property I was looking for and the parameters of my price range. Nancy showed me a property that proved to be exactly what I was interested in and in the price range we had discussed. By the first part of May we had closed on the property and it belonged to me. Lane Realty not only worked hard for me, they also made the experience a pleasure. Lane Realty will have all my future business because they earned it. Sincerely, John
LAST OCTOBER WE PURCHASED OUR THIRD HOUSE ON THE LAKE. WE HAVE DEALT WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT COMPANIES AND NEVER RECEIVED THE SERVICE WE DID FROM JUSTINE GREENE WITH LANE REALTY. DURING THE WHOLE PROCESS SHE LISTENED TO WHAT WE HAD TO SAY AND LINED UP SEVERAL HOUSES FOR US TO LOOK AT. EACH TIME WE WENT OUT SHE HAD MADE APPOINTMENTS FOR EACH LISTING SO WE COULD TAKE OUR TIME AND EVALUATE EACH ONE. SHE ALWAYS HAD COPIES OF EACH LISTING SO WE HAD A GOOD IDEA OF WHAT WE WERE GOING TO SEE. AFTER LOOKING AT EACH PROPERTY WE SAT DOWN AND WENT OVER EACH ONE AS TO WHAT WE LIKED AND DIDN'T LIKE. EVEN THOUGH THIS PROCESS TOOK SEVERAL WEEKS SHE KEPT IN CONTACT WITH US AND WAS AVAILABLE WHEN WE NEEDED HER. THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST TRANSACTIONS WE HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN. SHE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT EACH PROPERTY. The Colemans
We are loving the Lake House, have really enjoyed it this summer. Nancy was a wonderful agent, she listened to what we were looking for and was very familiar with the Sinclair lake area. She showed us properties that were within our price range and was very helpful in explaining the difference in Fee simple lots and leased lots. If I were ever looking for another property or house I would definitely call Nancy, she made us very comfortable talking to her and was always available when we called. Thanks Paige Mitchell
Tammy & Nancy,
Thanks for your hard work. It has been a pleasure working with you. See you at the "Lake".
Randy & Donna
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