• How to Organize a Multigenerational Household without Losing Your Mind.

    By Christie DeFoor on April 28, 2025

    Living in a multi-generational household is a little like orchestrating a symphony—everyone’s playing their own instrument, and somehow, you’ve got to make itsound like music. Whether you’re blending grandparents, parents, and kids under one roof for financial reasons, health concerns, or simply a desire to stay connected, there’s an art to making it all work. […]

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  • Hurricane Recovery. What is Currently Open at Clarks Hill Lake.

    By Christie DeFoor on April 17, 2025

    It’s been months since Helene ripped through our area wreaking havoc in its wake. Unfortunately, it’s going to take a lot longer than a few months to clean up her mess. The recreation and camp ground areas around the lake were hit hard and all closed until further notice. The good news… things are beginning […]

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  • Sumter Woods

    By Christie DeFoor on February 26, 2025

    Your New Home Could be Nestled Amongst the Trees of Sumter Woods.

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  • Buying a Home? Some Questions You Should Be Asking.

    By Christie DeFoor on February 6, 2025

    What’s Your Budget? First, you need to look at how much you can afford. You don’t want to waste your time looking at houses you can’t buy. Of course, the sales price is the biggie, but aside from that you should consider any renovations, property tax, insurance and maintenance. When you’re ready to start looking, […]

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  • Essential Tips for Business Owners Navigating Multi-State Living

    By Christie DeFoor on November 4, 2024

    In today’s interconnected world, businesses have unprecedented opportunities to expandtheir reach across state lines, unlocking new markets and customer bases. However, thisexpansion doesn’t come without its hurdles; each state presents a unique set of challengeswith its laws, tax codes, and cultural nuances. In this article, we will delve into the essentialstrategies that can help you […]

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  • October Happenings

    By Christie DeFoor on October 9, 2024

    While it seems like the beginning of October has been put on hold, we are beginning to climb out from the disaster Helene left in her wake.  It will take a while for things to be cleaned up and fixed up and as we do so, we want to make sure our community and local […]

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  • John DeFoor Receives the Platinum Level Stellar Award

    By Christie DeFoor on March 21, 2024

    You may have seen our posts on social media about John DeFoor winning the Platinum Level award from the Home Builders Association. While we all are very excited about this, you may be asking yourself, what is a Stellar Award and what does that mean? The Stellar Awards are presented by the Home Builders Association […]

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  • Navigate the Paperwork Maze:Essential Steps for Home Transactions

    By Christie DeFoor on March 14, 2024

    The path to selling or purchasing a property marks the beginning of a thrilling adventure that involves a significant amount of paperwork. From the initialcontracts to the closing tax forms, the plethora of documents required can seem daunting. However, with meticulous organization and an eye for detail, you cansimplify the procedure, ensuring a seamless and […]

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  • Five Oaks Farm

    By Christie DeFoor on March 13, 2024

    Five Oaks Farm in Appling Georgia offers large, gorgeous homesites ranging from 5 to 46.2 acres. There are 10 homesites total that feature open pasture and upland pine forest. The neighborhood is just minutes away from Clarks Hill Lake, Mistletoe State Park, and multiple boat ramps. It’s also only about 8 miles to 1-20 & […]

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  • Avoiding Financial Stress

    By Christie DeFoor on December 18, 2023

    By asking the right questions, and knowing exactly what your needs are, you can find the right loan for you. There are certain approaches that you can take while mortgage shopping that can cost or save you money. It is still true that the better qualifications you have, the lower your interest rate will be. […]

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