You May Be Ready For Fall But Is Your Home?

Your home should be maintained just like your body or your vehicle. We really felt how hot this summer was and everytime we went out we could "feel" the impact it had on us.

What about your house? It endures the outside temperatures 24/7 day in and day out. I googled a couple sites that may help you put together a check list of your own or just use the existing ones.

I hope this information will be useful to you and by the way..Happy Fall!

http://www.bobvila.com/HowTo_Library/Home_Maintenance_Checklist--A1730.html

http://www.statefarm.com/learning/be_safe/home/seasonal/fall.asp

http://homegreenhome.us/uncategorized/fall-maintenance-tips/

I am a licensed REALTOR® from Pike County located about 45 miles south of Atlanta and considered MetroAtlanta. I assist buyers/sellers and strive to make the transaction as smooth as can be. I believe that it is a TEAM EFFORT with buyer/seller, lender, attorney and myself. Communication is the key!
Alicia Gibson, REALTOR®,
McLeRoy Realty, Inc. 8945 US Hwy 19 Zebulon, GA 30295
770.584.1854 Cell - 770.567.3300 Fax
http://www.aliciagibsonsells.com/

In Remembrance...

We Will Remember….September 11, 2001

We Are Remembering…
Our Local Hero, Rest In Peace…LCPL Christopher Blake Rodgers
Being Laid To Rest Today, September 11, 2010

May We All Take Time To Reflect On This Day,
May We Take Time To Pray For And Remember
Those Who Defend And Have Defended Our Country!

I am a licensed REALTOR® from Pike County located about 45 miles south of Atlanta and considered MetroAtlanta. I assist buyers/sellers and strive to make the transaction as smooth as can be. I believe that it is a TEAM EFFORT with buyer/seller, lender, attorney and myself. Communication is the key!

Alicia Gibson, REALTOR®,
McLeRoy Realty, Inc. 8945 US Hwy 19 Zebulon, GA 30295
770.584.1854 Cell - 770.567.3300 Fax
www.AliciaGibsonSells.com

The "Sweeties" Of McLeRoy Realty Assoc.

Pike County

Chamber of Commerce

Business Expo

2010

Back Row (l-r): Staci Robinson, Amy Harris, Lisa Wofford, Alicia Gibson, Cathy Nichols

Front Row (l-r): Sky LaPrade, Sheri Akin, Renee Goodman

The Chamber hosted their 2nd Annual Business Expo this past Thursday, August 19th, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. This year they used "It's a 50's Theme" and it was so much fun seeing all the different ideas people came up with to decorate their booth space.

McLeRoy Realty Associates came up with having "McLeRoy's Soda Shop" and we served Coca-Cola or A&W Rootbeer Floats. We went "ALL OUT" even had whipped cream and cherries! Needless to say, when it came to the refreshments, we were the "hit" of the EXPO!

Check out the following link to view upcoming events with the

Pike County Chamber of Commerce www.pikecountygachamber.com

A GREAT Time To Refinance!

While working my office duty I usually try to either do some blogging or read other blogs if I'm not swamped. Having a little "down time" today (which I am welcoming) I decided to check out todays interest rates.

Last time rates were this low, I personally refinanced and went from a 30 Year Fixed Rate to a 15 Year Fixed Rate and lowered my monthly payments by $200.00 a month! I locked in at 5.25 % then and rates are even BETTER now!

Mortgage Rates 30 Year Fixed: 4.49%

15 Year Fixed: 3.95%

1 Year Adj: 3.55%

(U.S. Weekly Averages)

As a Realtor we tend to concentrate on our Buyers & Sellers of the present. What about our former clients? Now would be a GREAT time to communicate to them about todays interest rates.

Going Cold Turkey...

My "cold turkey" was not from nicotine but from "communication". When I first signed up to go on this Jamaican missionary trip with my church, I had no idea what to expect. I have been a REALTOR 11 years now and my cellphone has ALWAYS been a part of me. I'm serious! I don't even go to the restroom without carrying it with me...lol.


So, the thought of no cellphone, laptop or communication with my clients for 8 WHOLE days just seemed unheard of. Guess what? I did it! And, I survived! Reflecting back...it was actually a "break" from the stress. We were so busy those days that the time just flew by! I even put my phone on silent once I got home Saturday so I could "crash" without the ringing or hum of the vibration. I also survived that! ;-)


Please...don't think I just left my clients high & dry while I was gone. I left a "detailed" list with names, contact numbers and the status of each transaction with my broker. Anything that came up was handled by her and I am thankful for a broker that was willing to deal with my "hurdles" while I was away.

Family, Fun & Fireworks

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Oh When The Ants Come Marching In.....

This is a new twist to killing fire ant colonies.

For those not familiar with Walter Reeves, he is from the University of Georgia Agriculture Department, specializing in home gardening. His television show, 'Gardening in Georgia ', is on each Saturday. Check out his website: http://www.walterreeves.com/

I know fire ants are picky eaters and any type poison that is effective takes seven feeding steps before the queen receives it. Plus, if the bait is stored in close proximity to any petroleum or fertilizer products they won't touch it. Contact poisons that are on the market just cause the colony to move away.

A well developed colony can be as deep as 30 feet and spread out some 20 to 50 feet from the mound center...

This was documented by studies done in the early 60's when they were first sited in South Alabama . An environmentally friendly cure for fire ants has been announced by Walter Reeves on his Georgia Gardener radio program. Testimonials that it REALLY WORKS are coming in. Simply pour two cups of CLUB SODA (carbonated water) directly in the center of a fire ant mound. The carbon dioxide in the water is heavier than air and displaces the oxygen which suffocates the queen and the other ants. The whole colony will be dead within about two days.

Besides eliminating the ants, club soda leaves no poisonous residue, does not contaminate the ground water, and does not indiscriminately kill other insects. It is not harmful to your pets, soaks into the ground. Each mound must be treated individually and a one liter bottle of club soda will kill 2 to 3 mounds. Spread the word.

If this does not work, give me a call and I will be glad to give you a deal...LOL!

I am a licensed REALTOR® from Pike County located about 45 miles south of Atlanta and considered MetroAtlanta. I assist buyers/sellers and strive to make the transaction as smooth as can be. I believe that it is a TEAM EFFORT with buyer/seller, lender, attorney and myself. Communication is the key!
Alicia Gibson, REALTOR®,
McLeRoy Realty, Inc. 8945 US Hwy 19 Zebulon, GA 30295
770.584.1854 Cell - 770.567.3300 Fax
http://www.aliciagibsonsells.com/