Residential Real Estate

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Introducing Augusta

As odd as it may seem in the wake of a major disaster, Ann Marie’s take on introducing Augusta couldn’t be more timely. Families and businesses still want to move here and Augusta’s resilience is shining brightly right now. Welcome to the Garden City.

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Helping families through life

After 40 years in the real estate business, Ann Marie has seen it all. Based on the past week for what the CSRA has endured, her message couldn’t be more timely.

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GRACE under pressure Pt 2

After 40 successful years in real estate, Ann Marie McManus has learned what makes for successful transactions between the buyer and lender. It’s all about G.R.A.C.E.

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Grace under real estate pressure

Buying or selling in real estate is a two-way street. Ann Marie McManus understands that better than most. She’s been in the business for 40 years. She credits part of her success to her team philosophy of G.R.A.C.E.

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Consumer Stories

Best of Real Talk Real Estate: Unlocking Real Estate Secrets: 3 Top Googled Questions Answered

We all do it, take all our questions about real estate to the infamous Google! Initially, they mostly revolve around the same topic everyone is curious about: “When is the housing market going to crash?” Frankly, I’m a bit tired of that one, so let’s talk about a few other commonly searched questions. Can You Sell a Property After Probate? This is a common question, but not one many people are familiar with. Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person’s assets and debts. Depending on whether there’s

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Calling all CSRA business owners!

Wouldn’t you like to get the word out about your business to a population of over 116,000? Fort Eisenhower is the largest employer in the CSRA, and you can put your business right in the center of a thriving military community. With a $7.2 billion impact on our area, Fort Eisenhower MWR sponsorship and advertising opportunities provide the perfect opportunity to connect with the thriving community behind the gates. Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) is a network of support and leisure services designed to serve the needs, interests,

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Awards/Celebrations

CSRA homebuilders’ executive wins top honor

She is a familiar face in the CSRA, first as Vice President of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. After Tiffany Heitzman left the Chamber to become the Executive Officer for the Homebuilders Association of the Greater Aiken-Augusta Region, her earlier mentoring efforts with the chamber weren’t forgotten.  In the spring of this year, she was named the 2024 Business Woman of the Year. Now as the Executive Officer for the Homebuilders Association of the Greater Aiken-Augusta Region, Tiffany Heitzman has once again been recognized for her leadership abilities, this

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Consumer Stories

Real Talk Real Estate: Refinancing Your Home Mortgage: The Comedy of Rates, Points, and Perpetual Uncertainty

If you’ve been keeping tabs on the real estate market recently, you may have noticed something strange — it’s been a bit like trying to read the stock market while blindfolded…on a roller coaster…with a squirrel in your lap. In other words, it’s wild, unpredictable, and slightly ridiculous. But, whether you’re looking to buy your dream home, refinance your mortgage, or simply get a handle on the market, there are some essential things to know. So, let’s look into the essentials of refinancing your mortgage in today’s bonkers real estate

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Consumer Stories

Real Talk Real Estate: Inside Scoop: Custom-Built Homes on Acreage in Appling, GA

Are you yearning for a little piece of land in a great area that you can build your own customized home on? Tired of dealing with your HOA and living a sneeze-shot away from your neighbors? Well, I have the scoop on a few great off-market options owned by Greenhead Homes. Let’s explore why you would consider moving to Appling. Appling offers a unique blend of rural charm and convenient access to amenities. It’s a community where you can enjoy the great outdoors, whether it’s boating on Clarks Hill Lake

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Consumer Stories

Award-winning realtor loves her clients and the CSRA

For over 40 years, Ann Marie McManus has studied real estate homes and prices in Augusta, GA. Apprenticing under the training of her father who had been in the real estate profession for most of his career, McManus began her love for the city back in the 70’s. “My father gave me a deep love for Augusta,” said McManus. “Working with him, I was able to see the whole economic spectrum.” Just like her father did with her years prior, McManus finds it a privilege to introduce her beautiful city.

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