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Wayback Wednesday… The Builder Forgot to Add ___

Wednesday, 13 April 2011 08:35
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Last year I wrote a post about the things that your builder apparently forgot to put into your garage.  After last Wednesday’s post about making the garage cooler, I thought this might be the right one to follow up with.

A couple of these would be almost free if incorporated into the design of the home.  A couple of the others would cost builders a little bit, but would be great opportunities for them to offer upgrades for a little better profit… and likely be the only local builder offering garage specific upgrades.

Here is the fast list.  Feel free to follow the link above for more details…

  • More electrical outlets
  • 240V outlets
  • Cabinetry
  • Improved lighting
  • A sink
  • HVAC
  • Compressed air lines

I know that a couple of them are only likely to show up in my dreams, but a couple of the others would be so easy… and add so much value for auto enthusiasts… maybe even a good bit of value for other home owners as well.

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Photo Friday… What are YOUR Garage Needs?

Friday, 08 April 2011 08:14
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Truck IN garageNot everyone needs (or wants) a 6 car or 10 car garage.  Some folks are just fine with a two car garage… but they might have some specific needs for that space… and maybe those needs weren’t thought of by the builder or architect.

One of the yardsticks I use to measure is a truck.  My truck.  It is about 24’6″ long.  And there are VERY FEW garages that my truck fit in.  Many are tall enough (6’8″ to the clearance lights) and most have the width covered… at least if they have a double door… but few have the depth.

This particular floor plan does allow my dually to pull all of the way inside and close the door.  It is 526 square feet.  A normal 2 car garage is between 380 and 440 square feet.  Most are around 420… 20′ wide x 21′ deep seems to be quite popular.

One of the things that I try to do is keep an eye out for the homes that are unusual… those with garages that might be a little better for enthusiasts.  I also try to find the garages that have a little extra cool factor.

If you have a need that might be a little different than “average”, give me a call or send me an email and let’s see what we can find for you.

 

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Wayback Wednesday… Make YOUR Garage Cool…

Wednesday, 06 April 2011 08:53
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I love a nice garage.  It is a great place to work on the toys… or even get the “Honey-Do List” knocked out.  In my garage, I hang out with friends, my boys and sometimes get a little wrenching done.

There are some really easy, relatively cheap ways to make the garage a more pleasant place to be, and even increase the value of your home.  Last year I wrote a couple of posts about making your garage a bit cooler.  The first one was “5 Steps to make your Garage Cool…“.

The basic steps are as follows (hit up the link to see details):

  1. Clean out the “Not-Garage-Stuff”…
  2. Break out the paint…
  3. Upgrade the lighting…
  4. The floor sets the stage…
  5. Storage and Workplace solutions…

Of course there are a few more details on the original post.  Stop in and take a look.  Let me know what you think.

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No Subdivisions! Ok, Maybe…

Monday, 04 April 2011 08:15
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Because I work with a lot of folks that have need for a large garage… and an accompanying car collecting habit… I am often asked to find homes that are “not in a subdivision”.  But there is a huge issue here in the Atlanta area…  There aren’t very many homes that are not in a subdivision.

In fact, there are a lot of folks that don’t even know that THEY live in a subdivision, but right there on the deed (and the tax record) is the name of a subdivision.  And when real estate agents list the property, they generally review at least one of those documents… and they list the name of the subdivision.

The result is that fewer than 10% of homes for sale here in Gwinnett County, GA, are really not in ANY subdivision. But that isn’t that big of a problem for my buyers needing a little more freedom than many subdivisions offer.  Because what they REALLY want is…

A house in a neighborhood with an inactive or loose HOA (Home Owners Association).

The problem that almost always is described to me is that they don’t want to have to deal with HOA rules regarding extra outbuildings (like a second garage and/or shed in the yard).  They might want to be able to park a race trailer at the house.  Or a boat, camper or even a work vehicle.

Some of the local HOA rules I have seen even disallow a home owner from parking a 1 ton truck (like my F-350) in the neighborhood overnight.  I have seen requirements for building a shed (a garage would be a daunting project in these neighborhoods because of the paperwork requirements), fence or even painting the house.

The point is that there are a LOT of homes in subdivisions that are just fine for enthusiasts.  Often, these are older neighborhoods, but not always.  The best path is to find a house you like and then investigate the HOA to see what rules they might have.  I see a LOT of neighborhoods that have homes with second garages, campers, boats and even F-350s.

There is a hope…

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Some Cool Garage Homes in Gwinnett County, GA

Monday, 14 March 2011 08:27
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These are starting under $100k. And, there is a grant available from Gwinnett Homestretch for up to $7,500. So, for people looking in Gwinnett, that are buying a house under $200k, with $1,000 available to put into the purchase… there are some possibilities.

McDaniels Bridge, Lilburn. This house is listed with a detatched 3 car garage, built in 1948. The pics are interesting. $115k Link

Munson Ct, Snellville. 3 car workshop and a 2 car attached garage. House built in 1982. Pretty standard split foyer home. I can send you a link that includes pics for this one, but there aren’t pics for GMLS on this house. $124,900 Link

Leighs Grove Way, Grayson. 2 car attached, 2 car detached. Another pretty standard split foyer, built in 1995. It is a nice looking house for $130k. Link

Biltmore Oaks Dr., Bethlehem. 2 car attached and a 26×30 shop out back. Ranch home built in 1997 and priced at $147,900. Link

The rest of these are priced over $200k…

Great Shoals Cir, Lawrenceville. This place looks pretty impressive and has a 4 car garage… for $229,900. 5br/3ba. Link

Tribble Walk Dr, Lawrenceville. Attached 2 car, detached 2 car… and I think there is a boat door in the basement. House looks pretty smokin’, too… and also at $229,900. Link

Kilpatrick Ln, Snellville. 6 car garage. I haven’t been out there yet, so I don’t know the layout. Nice looking house from the one crappy picture in the MLS. At $295k. Link

Whitney Pl, Duluth. This one looks like a 3 car detached with either a 1 or 2 car attached. There is also a pool and jacuzzi. Friends will visit… Looks interesting in the pics. $369k. Link

Keep in mind that I am not the listing agent for any of these properties. If you are interested, I would love to represent you for the purchase. I would have preferred to post pictures and so forth from the MLS, but MLS rules prevent me from doing that. If you email me or call me, I can set you up with a search, or send you info that is a little more detailed. Properties come into and off of the market every day.

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