July 10 week in review and more

Our first full week in July 2009 was one of the busiest in recent memory. In addition to my first full week back from a recent injury (that first week back is always a tough one) we have purchased several properties. The office is abuzz with excitement about the possibilities that these homes can offer the community.

First is 3913 Creekwood Dr., a beautiful three-bedroom, two-bath, two-story, modern-design house in the Clairmont subdivision in Martinez. When complete in approximately a week, this home will be complete with a beautifully landscaped lawn, brand new hardwood, tile and carpeted floors, new paint, and new roof. That's not to mention the unbelievable rear deck and fenced backyard with a property line adjacent to a nearby creek. As close as this home is to West Augusta, Fort Gordon, downtown Augusta and I-20 (but without traffic noise), I'm hard-pressed to think of anyone who it wouldn't be a perfect fit for. Pictures will follow at our official website as the project nears completion.

Next is 2412 Apricot, a lovely 3/1, brick ranch-style home in the National Hills subdivision off Washington Rd. For as long as I can remember (and that's saying something) this neighborhood has been rock-solid in terms of steady appreciation, neighborhood security and pride of homeownership. On top of that, these are the '50s brick ranches. These are from the era when they knew how to build a house. This project will likely be completed by mid-August - it requires just a little more TLC. When complete, however, it will have new everything - roof, exterior paint, interior paint, electrical, plumbing, flooring and landscaping. I'm very excited to see the progress as it unfolds. Also look for it on the website when it nears completion.

In terms of rentals, we have the Harrisburg market covered. It looks like the area is making positive changes and the community is really starting to band together down there. It's about time. Several of our rentals - 219 Eve St., 413 Greens Ln., and 1845 Warren St. - lie directly in the path of progress, so it's news to our ears. On that note, both Eve and Greens have recently come available, so if you're looking to relocate closer to downtown, now couldn't be a better time. Aside from the community stabilizing itself, the upcoming Salvation Army Kroc Center is going to make the area even more desirable.

--Auben Homes