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Planning Valentine’s Day in Savannah

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For visitors and locals alike, the Savannah Richmond Hill area is one of the most romantic in the country. With Valentine’s Day around the corner now is the time to make your reservations and plan your night out.Planning Valentine's Day in Savannah Richmond Hill GA

I love sharing what the coastal empire has to offer, especially around a holiday that showcases the romance that hangs in the air as naturally as the moss that decorates the live oaks.

This time of year I often talk to those looking to either relocate or retire from the cold temperatures and snow and desire a move to a warmer climate. Valentine’s weekend is a great time to visit, do a little site seeing and tour a few homes. Valentine’s tends to mark the end of our winter and we start planning for Spring… after all the azaleas will be in full bloom in another month!

If you’re planning a visit here are a few options you might like to consider:

  • I Love You, Your Perfect, Now Change! Love is complicated, which is why it can be so funny. The talented cast at the Savannah Theatre offer up the perfect date night with this hilarious musical comedy that shines a light on everything from dressing for the first date to meeting the in-laws. More info.
  • Evening Savannah Riverboat Cruises fill up early during Valentines, but don’t forget they offer a sightseeing harbor tours during the day and offer wonderful brunches as well. More info.
  • Say “I do” in the Davenport House Garden. This has become a bit of tradition for this beautiful property in the historic district. Ceremonies are offered every 10 minutes from 5 to 7 with a licensed marriage officiant. Reserve your time slot in advance. More info.
  • A private carriage tour is one of the most romantic ways to see Savannah. Cozy up with your loved one and hear the history and stories that makes this area so enchanting. More info.
  • Bed and Breakfasts are romantic any time of year, but there is just something special about a Valentine’s Day get a way. The B&Bs of the area are rich with historic and architecture. They tend to book up so now is the time to make your reservations. More info.
  • Shopping for the perfect Valentine’s gift? Both Savannah and Richmond Hill offer wonderful local shops for the traditionalist looking for flowers, jewelry and chocolate as well as galleries and unique shops selling that one of a kind item.
  • Eating out in the greater Savannah area is treasure trove of flavors to amuse any palette and price point. It’s difficult to make suggestions so I’ll recommend checking out Yelp. You’ll see plenty of 4 stars by many of the restaurants and read a collection of reviews.

Coming in to town to do a little house hunting with your site seeing… please call or email me today. I can help you find the perfect home. The Coastal Empire is a wonderful place to call home.

Melanie Kramer
Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners
912-459-5001 Office
912-658-1390 Cell Direct

Melanie Kramer Coastal Georgia Realtor

Dream Home Questionnaire

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The dream home questionnaire is a tool I use to help my team find you the perfect home.

Dream Home Questionnaire

The Savannah/Richmond area offers many styles of homes and budgets to fit most needs. From first homes to vacation homes to “I just gotta get away from this snow” homes, this questionnaire will break down your immediate desires for the perfect home. For those not exactly sure what they want, this exercise can help inspire great conversation.

Together, we will cover the type, size, style and location of your dream home and any other criteria that may be of interest to you. After extensive research on our part, we will preview the homes together that meet your needs. Sometimes we find a home right away. Others can take a diligent, patient search. No matter what the scenario, I am committed to the process from start to finish. Whether it be a 2 day search or longer.

Let’s get started. Take your time answering the questions and when you’re ready let’s talk.

Dream Home Questionnaire

Have you purchased and/or sold a home before? _____________________________

Price range and budget in which you would like me to concentrate for you to invest in your home purchase? (ex. $100,000 – $150,000). No matter what the budget, as your agent, I will stick to the budget and help you meet that goal!

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Number of family or non-family members living in the home? ___________________

Children?

Ages?

Grades in School?

Number of bedrooms needed? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Number of bathrooms needed? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Number of cars? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Number of recreational vehicles? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Type of recreational vehicles:

Motorcycle?

4 wheeler?

Boat?

Size/length of boat?

( Please note: some neighborhoods have covenants where you cannot park RVs, boats, etc. in your front yard; some in back) _____________________________________________________________________

Any extenuating circumstances your buyer’s agent should know about such as handicap accessibility, or where you may be stationed, etc.___________________________________________

Maximum commute time to work you would like? 45 minutes? 30 minutes? ________

Any pets? If so, how many? What types and number: __________________________

What lot size do you prefer? _______________________________________________

Do you need a fence? Privacy? Invisible? _____________________________________

Do you use a fireplace? If so, wood burning or gas logs as to preference?

Type of television in main room? Flat, large big screen (freestanding), none?

Any large pieces of furniture such as a shrunk or entertainment center that need to be placed?

Do you have a formal dining room set? If so, how many does it seat?

Do you want a formal living room?

What size is your master bed? King, Queen, Full/Standard?

Are you bringing a refrigerator or is a refrigerator needed?

Please summarize the top five criteria that are important for me to find in your new home with # 1 being the most important:

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Please call or email me today. We looking forward to working with you and helping you find the perfect home. The Coastal Empire is a wonderful place to call home.

Melanie Kramer
Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners
912-459-5001 Office
912-658-1390 Cell Direct

Melanie Kramer Coastal Georgia Realtor

New Listing: 1200 Mill Hill Rd Richmond Hill GA

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1200 Mill Hill Rd Richmond Hill GA

Build your dream home on the Ogeechee River!

1200 Mill Hill Rd in Richmond Hill is a cleared lot and ready for building.

Over half an acre sits on the deepwater of the Ogeechee and boasts a renovated floating dock (2011) with a 24ft aluminum ramp and boat hoist. At 10×58 this size dock can no longer be built; this one has been grandfathered in.

View the listing page here.

Please call me today for more information or questions about your relocation needs!

Melanie Kramer
Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners
912-459-5001 Office
912-658-1390 Cell Direct

Melanie Kramer Coastal Georgia Realtor

 

Top Things to See and Do When Scouting a Relocation to Richmond Hill Georgia

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You’ve been weighing the pros and cons of relocating to Richmond Hill Georgia for a new job. The last step before making the decision is a scouting expedition to check out the neighborhood and find a new home. Whether you’re coming alone or bringing the family. You might be asking yourself how you can get to know a place when you’re only visiting for a few days?

I know time is precious and the goal of finding a place to live usually trumps everything else.  But setting aside a little time to explore can be fun and offer a much needed break. Richmond Hill and the surrounding areas are rich with history and culture. Just a few minutes down the road, Savannah boasts one of the largest historic districts in the country. The Hostess City’s unique layout offers 22 garden squares to wander through.

You can always take a scenic drive out to Tybee Island and stick your toes in the sand – even during the winter this is worth the trip. On Sundays during the cooler months you can order up all you can eat Oysters at Bernie’s Tybee Island location!

Walking through mainstreet, Richmond Hill, Georgia

Walking through main street Richmond Hill, Georgia

Exploring Richmond Hill Georgia

The Richmond Hill Historical Society building was built by Henry Ford. Ford wintered in Richmond Hill when it was known as Ways Station. He enjoyed the area a great deal and used his time and resources to invest in the local community. Ford built his summer home on the location of the Richmond Plantation, which had been burned during the civil war. When time came to rename the town it seemed fitting to name it after the site of Ford’s home.

Open: Wednesdays – Saturdays 10am – 3pm

Admission is free (donations appreciated)

Enjoy a walk through the 3 mile nature trail at the J.F. Gregory Park. The 335 acre park offers a 10 acre lake where you can fish and canoe, and a great many spots for picnics and sports. The park also plays host to the many community events throughout the year.

Maybe you’d like to spend a few hours winding down or winding up on 18 holes. Richmond Hill offers two courses (one private; one public) within a few miles of one another perfect for both novice and expert players.

Rent a kayak and spend a little time on the Ogeechee River. The 250-mile historic and scenic river runs through Richmond Hill and is excellent for boating, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.  It also connects to the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway and a full service Fort McAllister Marina as well as dining by water at Fish Tales and Marker 107.

Camp for the weekend at Fort McAllister State Park and enjoy their civil war reenactments, history museum, cabins, campsites, fishing pier and guided natural trails.

Richmond Hill hosts at least 3 Georgia Department of Natural Resources public boat ramps as well if you like to launch your boat yourself.

Stop by the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce and pick up your “Newcomers & Neighbors” guide. It’s a great source of local information about events, the government, as well as education and healthcare resources.  If you come in October, plan to visit the 3rd weekend of the month during the annual Seafood Festival – it’s southern hospitality at it’s finest!

For a sampling of our culture, grab lunch at one of these local restaurants: Smokin Pig, Southern Image, Uptown Deli, Bubba’s Bistro, Molly McPherson’s, Snazzy’s, Oemlet Cafe or Plums Deli.

For local watering holes try Flashbacks, 69 East, Fia Rua Irish Pub, Molly McPherson’s Pub,  Snazzy’s, Fish Tales or Marker 107.

If you have questions about the area, please feel free to contact me and if you consider moving to the area, upgrading to a larger home in the area, purchasing land or investing in a business here, I would greatly value the opportunity to meet with you.

Warmest regards,
Melanie Kramer, Realtor

Melanie Kramer Coastal Georgia Realtor

Richmond Hill, GA

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Sweet Home Richmond Hill

We bought our first lot in Richmond Hill in 1997 and moved into our home newly constructed home in 2002 with a new born baby and a 4 year old. Our boys who are now 16 and 12 both have been in school in Richmond Hill (Bryan County) since they started Pre-K. They have played rec sports here with hundreds of other children and now play school sports. There is something extra-curricular for each child whether they are interested in soccer, football, baseball, chess club, piano lessons, dance, etc.

For adults, there are two assisted living facilities and one nursing home. A great new Yoga classroom. A YMCA. Another private gym, 24 Seven and a great public trail for walking, jogging and Kayaking at J F Gregory Park. Beginning in the Spring through October, there is a local Farmers Market at the Pavilion at J F Gregory Park every Tuesday afternoon starting around 4pm to 7pm.

All local businesses can be connected through my Facebook page, Melanie Kramer, Realtor.

I describe Richmond Hill as a small town “feel” with lots of “mom and pop” restaurants and businesses, but all the conveniences of a larger town including Target, Wal-Mart, Longhorns, etc in Pooler, Savannah and Hinesville just 15-30 minutes away. It is easy to get to know your neighbors in Richmond Hill, and you will bump into them at the local grocery stores (Publix, Krogers and Food Lion) .

Its easy to sell homes here when its in my blood! I am a southerner since birth having grown up in the middle of a peanut field in the other side of the State of Georgia, but I visited almost every two or three weeks in Savannah since my mother was from the area and would get very, very homesick and load up her three girls and come “home” to Savannah to visit her mother, four sisters and their many, many children. By Middle School, she had relocated us back to Savannah.

I love the access to the Rivers here (Ogeechee, Medway and Jerico Rivers) that all connect to the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway and boating and kayaking are weekend past times for my two boys, Husband and myself.

There are two Marinas here at Fort McAllister Marina, a full service marina and the smaller Kilkenny Marina. There is a great local “watering hole” at Fort McAllister Marina which is called Fish Tales. You can also check out the Fort at Fort McAllister and a great State Park and camp ground if anyone enjoys camping. There is also a KOA campground with a Lake as well.

If you have questions about the area, please feel free to contact me and if you consider moving to the area, upgrading to a larger home in the area, purchasing land or investing in a business here, I would greatly value the opportunity to meet with you.

Warmest regards, Melanie Kramer, Realtor

Keller Williams Realty Richmond Hill

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I would like to tell you a little bit about Keller Williams Realty Richmond Hill and my office within the Keller Williams system that supports our Richmond Hill, Ga office.

Keller Williams Realty was founded in Austin, Texas in 1982 with the specific premise that buyers and sellers deserve the very best for their real estate needs.  That founding premise has been a major factor in the continued growth of Keller Williams across North America.  We are now the largest real estate company in North America.  Two visionaries lead Keller Williams Realty national – Gary Keller, founder and Chairman of the Board, and Mo Anderson, Chief Executive Officer.

Each Keller Williams Market Center has grown within its respective community, and Keller Williams agents live within the communities we service, know the neighborhoods they serve, and are equipped with weekly education classes, eager to help one another and our clients, and quite capable of tackling unique challenges clients and their families may encounter when selecting a home.

We are a profit sharing company where associates are in partnership relationships with owners.  The company is ran by the ALC (Agent Leadership Council – Board of Directors and our Team Leader/Broker.  I am proud to say that for the past  years, I have been a member of that ALC Council on at least four occasions and have served in the past as head of the Education/Productivity Committee within the ALC.

I am also one of the owners/investors in the Keller Williams Realty Richmond Hill branch.

The Keller Williams culture is based upon a belief system that is summarized as WI4C2TS:

Win – Win or No Deal

Integrity – Do the Right Thing

Commitment – In All Things

Communication – Seek First to Understand

Creativity – Ideas before results

Customers – Always come first

Teamwork – Together everyone achieves more

Trust – Begins with honesty

Success – Results through people

If you are looking for a Richmond Hill, GA real estate agent, I hope that you would consider utilizing my services.  You can take a look at my website at:  www.melaniekramer.com or if you would prefer to look at properties online from the convenience of your home, you can search in real time IDX MLS searches just like other real estate agents by going to:  www.buyfortstewarthomes.com.

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