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February 4, 2022
Shawna Woodward

FREE ACCESS: Real Talk Real Estate: It’s Going To Be a Long Winter

It is official, Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow and we are looking down the scope of what is expected to be a long winter in the CSRA. Unfortunately for us, this rings true for real estate as well. I know we all hoped for a reprieve from the crazy market, but today’s statistics continue to be heavy-handed against buyers. The first big hit was an interest rate hike for the VA and FHA loan products. We are seeing these rates starting to hit over 4%. I have compiled a

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans February 4, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Real Talk Real Estate: It’s Going To Be a Long WINTER

It is official, Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow and we are looking down the scope of what is expected to be a long winter in the CSRA. Unfortunately for us, this rings true for real estate as well. I know we all hoped for a reprieve from the crazy market, but today’s statistics continue to be heavy-handed against buyers. The first big hit was an interest rate hike for the VA and FHA loan products. We are seeing these rates starting to hit over 4%. I have compiled a

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans February 4, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Evans shopping center almost fully leased

Two large retailers are opening new locations in the Mullins Colony Shopping Center, near Belk in Evans. Brazilian Wax and Spa by Claudia (see photo above story) offers a variety of services, including waxing, facials, and Botox treatments. Founded in Charleston in 2007 by Claudia Rissardi, Brazilian Wax and Spa has more than 20 locations in four states: Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, and Pennsylvania. According to the company’s website, the company will soon add more locations, including one in Charlotte. Augusta already has one location at 2907 Washington Road in

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Josh Heath February 4, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

FAITH FRIDAY: The Proof (and Faith) is in the Cheesecake

Arielle Page puts the “small” in small business. Her homemade cheesecake pastries are primarily online/pick-up only right now. However, that is slowly changing. Since August of 2020, when Arie’s Confectionaries officially began operating as a business, the pastry chef’s sweets have been making their presence–and taste–known. While she’s the sole baker, her mom helps when it’s time to do a pop-up shop or a farmers’ market. “We offer a variety of cheesecake flavors!” she exclaims. “What makes this company unique is that we provide mini, assorted cheesecakes. Customers are able

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Monique Williams February 4, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

New restaurant to open at site of old problem

The intersection of Washington Road near the Bobby Jones Expressway can be bumper-to-bumper, especially around lunch or dinnertime. Publisher Neil Gordon says a new restaurant is going to take a chance that traffic won’t keep customers away.

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Neil Gordon February 4, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Augusta chosen over 350+ cities for tourism honor

Lindsay Fruchtl of Destination Augusta, just gave a 30-minute audio tour of the Garden City and area businesses and community activities. The CBS affiliate in Atlanta chose Augusta as the first city to be profiled. This podcast is expected to create economic impact for the CSRA, because Atlantans like to take the few hour drive to Augusta to showcase our community’s unique local restaurants, small shops, and fun things to do. The photo is a view from the Hyatt House in downtown Augusta.        

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Neil Gordon February 4, 2022 No Comments