The Dirt Lady, serving Madison GA and Lake Oconee

There are many ways to practice "random acts of kindness".One rarely discussed, but oh so useful, is when we walk away from the opportunity to jump on the bandwagon. You know the scenario - in my family, we call it a "dummy shot". Some one, for some reason, got it wrong. Might be something they s...

Clean air and waters are important to the health of a community - and the incentives offered in the Clean Water Act created important financial benefits for landowners interested in protecting valuable wetlands and other watershed recharge areas. Its a government supported "free market solution" ...

You've heard the saying - if it sounds too good to be true, maybe there's a catch... Lake Oconee is Georgia's 2nd largest lake (19,000 acres). Lake Oconee is conveniently located midway between Atlanta and Augusta, within easy reach of Athens, home to the University of Georgia Bulldogs. Lake Ocon...

Thanks to my friend Barbara Todaro for bringing this one to my attention! Enjoy... Barbara Todaro, sales manager of RE/MAX Executive Realty  308 W. Central St...suite E Franklin, MA 02038 508-520-9881 www.todarosellsfranklinma.com                Copyright © 2016 Barbara Todaro                    ...

just received the following update from Chris McCauley, director of the Madison-Morgan Conservancy:Today is a GREAT DAY for Conservation!In a strong bipartisan action, the Senate voted 65-33 today to pass the bill that will make the tax incentive for conservation easement donations permanent. Thi...

Did you know that REALTORS(r) operate the largest trade organization focused on protecting YOUR private property rights?This recent Supreme Court decision could lead to limitations on every sellers ability to market their homes - from yard signs to open house directional signs. Implemented litera...

Your life is busy, and when it’s time to relax you value your privacy above all. Gated golf communities like Reynolds Plantation are not your thing. Discover Jacob’s Creek, Lake Oconee’s best kept secret with legacy properties that seldom change hands.  What could be better than a 3.7 acre lot on...

The hardest shift for many sellers is moving from "I love my home" mode to "I'm selling a product" mode - because in the latter mode its all about buyers and their needs!That's why most sellers hire a professional agent to handle things - your agent can be more objective about everything from pri...

Today's home buyers are spending MORE time looking at properties online, and visiting FEWER homes before deciding which home to buy.How do you get on the SHORT LIST of must-see homes? Great photos can make the difference!Which of these kitchens speaks to you?OR         Which of these bathrooms ma...

Don't we all love being in homes that feel clean and smell fresh!The problem of how to eliminate offensive odors once they've been introduced is always a challenge - but below you'll find some great tips, using simple ingredients like vinegar and activated charcoal.One struggle many of my sellers...