BRAND NEW Construction Home! One Level Living!

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Melanie Kramer Realtor

170 Burton Road, Savannah, GA 31405

Why buy used when you can have NEW! 170 Burton Road in the Cedar Walk-Mosswood community is a BRAND NEW home on a corner lot offering three bedrooms, two full baths, and 1,531 square feet of single level living, no stairs! Constructed by RJ Reynolds Construction, this home has great finishes, including low maintenance James Hardie board exterior, low maintenance interior LVT flooring, energy-efficient windows, and convenient location close to Pooler and Savannah, and only 15 minutes to downtown Savannah.

See all the details, images, virtual tour and current pricing here: 170Burton.MelanieKramer.com
For info sent INSTANTLY to your mobile, text “MK22” to 79564.

Be welcomed by a grassy front yard leading to the delightful covered front porch. What a wonderful spot to enjoy your morning coffee. Enter into the great room and notice the beautiful LVT flooring found throughout the home, and the open floor plan with an easy flow between the light and bright living spaces.

The great room also features a refreshing lighted ceiling fan and windows overlooking the front and side yards. The great room flows into the wonderful dining room with chandelier lighting and another window. The dining room is open to the kitchen highlighting rich and abundant cabinetry, gorgeous counters, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, pantry, built-in niche shelves, and an island with eating bar, undermount double sink and dishwasher.

The master suite showcases a refreshing lighted ceiling fan, a beautiful window, double closet, and private full bath with expansive vanity and spacious walk-in shower. There are also two secondary bedrooms and a second full bath with a shower over tub and double entries.

Outside, relax on the covered patio providing views of the treed backyard. Additional features include central heating and cooling with programmable thermostat, NO HOA, and there is enough room to park your boat, RV, or work truck on the premises. This home also comes with a termite bond, and a one-year builders warranty is also included!

If you would like to get the CURRENT price of this home, or for the most up-to-date information on this home, call the listing agent Melanie Kramer at 912-658-1390.

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Melanie Kramer
REALTOR®| ABR, CLHMS, CMRS, CRS, SRS

Continuing Member, SABOR Distinguished Sales Society & Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

Direct: 912-658-1390
Office: 912-459-5001
melaniekramer@kw.com
www.MelanieKramer.com

Office Locations:
Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners
Richmond Hill – 1107 Gandy Dancer, Clock Tower Building @ Station Exchg, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Westside/Pooler – 108 Pipemakers Circle, Pooler, GA 31322
Savannah – 329 Commercial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
Downtown – 124 Habersham Street, Savannah, GA 31401

BRAND NEW One Story in Amenity Filled Community!

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Melanie Kramer Realtor

116 Telfair Drive, Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Welcome home to 116 Telfair Drive, a BRAND NEW, ONE STORY, Seabreeze floorplan by Seacoast Construction. Located on a fabulous corner lot in the amenity-filled Waterways neighborhood, you will love this low maintenance, energy efficient living on the coast! Some of the many features include REAL WOOD cabinetry custom to the home, upgraded LVT flooring, great trim package, architectural shingles, tile kitchen backsplash and granite countertops, cathedral ceiling, zoned irrigation, spray foam rafters, 16 on center framing (not 24″ apart), structural warranty and termite bond.

Current price, virtual tour, photo gallery & full details: Telfair.MelanieKramer.com
Instant tour on your mobile device: Text “MK3” to 79564

Waterways offers beautiful community amenities, including the pool, parks, community gardens, bocci ball, open fields, lagoons, future boat launch and green space.

Visitors will be invited inside by way of the charming covered front porch. Enter to the foyer and notice the high ceilings, handsome flooring, stylish light fixtures, and sophisticated wainscoting and trim work found throughout. Continue to the great room with vaulted open beam plank ceiling, lighted ceiling fan, and double sliding glass doors opening to the patio.

The great room is open to the eat-in kitchen showcasing a granite island with eating bar, custom full tile mosaic backsplash, abundant contemporary cabinetry and granite counters, a walk-in pantry, and stainless steel appliances, including the smooth surface range with double ovens, built-in microwave and dishwasher. The dining area is illuminated by a lovely fixture and large windows overlooking the back yard. The flow between these living spaces to the outdoor areas is perfectly suited for entertaining, daily living or hosting a summer barbecue!

Off the great room is a powder room for your guests, as well as the laundry room and mud room with built-in hall tree with bench seat and cubbies.

The master suite is your relaxing oasis highlighting a coffered ceiling with lighted fan, walk-in closet with built-in organizer system, and private bath with vaulted ceiling, free-standing tub, separate walk-in shower with lovely tilework, two separate vanities, and a separate water closet. All three secondary bedrooms include ample closet space and lighted ceiling fans, and the second full bath features a large double vanity and shower over tub.

Outside, relax on the covered patio overlooking the grassy backyard with zoned irrigation, and there is a two-car side entry garage with automatic opener. This lot does NOT require flood insurance by FEMA and is serviced by county water and sewer. There is a local co-op for low electricity, and approximately 1% yearly taxes include curbside trash, recycle pickup and fire department dues.

This home is brand new and easy to show! Contact us today to learn more.

If you would like to get the CURRENT price of this home, or for the most up-to-date information on this home, call the listing agent Melanie Kramer at 9122-658-1390. For info sent INSTANTLY to your mobile, text “MK3” to 79564.

Melanie Kramer
REALTOR®| ABR, CLHMS, CMRS, CRS, SRS

Continuing Member, SABOR Distinguished Sales Society & Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

Direct: 912-658-1390
Office: 912-459-5001
melaniekramer@kw.com
www.MelanieKramer.com

Off the Beaten Path! No HOA! Move-in Ready!

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Melanie Kramer Realtor

143 Cape Fear Drive, Bloomingdale, GA 31202

Welcome home to 143 Cape Fear Drive, a move-in ready, full brick, one story ranch home off the beaten path in West Chatham with NO HOA! Located less than a few tenths of a mile from the Ogeechee River, this large lot features mature landscaping, trees and fruit trees, AND you can park a boat, RV or work truck on your property. This one-owner gem requires NO flood insurance and it features fresh paint, no carpet in this home except office, vaulted great room with wood burning fireplace, a formal dining room, and separate office.

Instant tour on your mobile device: Text “MK2” to 79564.
See the extensive photo gallery, virtual tour and current pricing here: CapeFear.MelanieKramer.com

Approach the home and notice how the home is set back on the spacious lot with abundant mature shade trees and lush landscaping offering privacy. The expansive covered front porch welcomes you home and offers a lovely spot for porch swings and enjoying a cool glass of lemonade beneath the refreshing ceiling fan. Enter to the tile foyer and the fourth bedroom is to your left making the perfect location for your home office featuring a lighted ceiling fan. Continue to the great room with vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, lighted ceiling fan, and cozy wood burning fireplace. Separate archways lead to the formal dining room and to the kitchen, while a 15-lite door leads to the open and covered patio areas making entertaining a breeze.

The generously sized formal dining room is perfect for entertaining and highlights a recessed tray ceiling with lovely chandelier lighting, hardwood floors, two-tone paint, chair railing, a bay window with bench seat, and decorative wood trim.

Continue to the kitchen with abundant cabinetry and counter space, tile flooring, chair railing, pantry, and door leading to the carport and backyard. There’s also room for a small breakfast table for more casual meals.

The spacious master suite features hardwood floors, a lighted ceiling fan, two closets, and private bath with relaxing spa tub with shower and tile surround. Both the second and third bedrooms include hardwood floors, lighted ceiling fans and double wide closets, while the second full bath highlights a shower over tub and separate double vanity area. There is also a laundry room with built-in cabinets and tile flooring.

This large lot offers the perfect backdrop for recreation and entertaining on the open paver patio, covered paver patio, and fenced backyard. Plenty of room for your own garden, chickens or both! There is a 24×24 carport, 10×16 storage, and additional storage/workshop with a side entry door and 9′ roll-up door with overhead lighting, fan and plenty of receptacles to plug into.

This move-in ready home is easy to show and has something for everyone! Come home to your own private oasis!

Melanie Kramer
REALTOR®| ABR, CLHMS, CMRS, CRS, SRS

Continuing Member, SABOR Distinguished Sales Society & Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

Direct: 912-658-1390
Office: 912-459-5001
melaniekramer@kw.com
www.MelanieKramer.com

Team Melanie Kramer

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Melanie Kramer Realtor

I am a full time Real Estate Professional. I work every day and treat real estate as a business, not a part time job, second career or hobby. I work as a small intimate team with two other real estate professionals. I have a back up plan! Together as a Team we are able to assure that your needs will be handled by true professionals.

Angi Kennedy is our showing assistant and buyers agent specialist who will sometimes be showing you homes for sale as well. Matt Hill is also a buyers agent specialist on our team. I also have a transaction coordinator that will work with me and you to get the documents for closing who is named Tracee Marchese. We also have an administrative assistant and two part time marketing persons.

It is a fact of life that someone is going to get sick, someone is going to die, someone has to go out of town, etc., but with the team approach are able to assure you that your biggest investment is being handled professionally by full time trained Realtors and Administrative Staff.

I personally live in Richmond Hill, Georgia, with my husband Len Kramer and two boys ages 17 and 13 who are Trey and Brett. We have an English Bulldog Rescue named Georgia who won our hearts having as well as two Manx cats, Bob and Mrs. J.

Over the years I have serviced many, many clients in the Savannah and Richmond Hill areas and built lasting professional relationships with my clients and other professionals in the real estate and other supporting industries. Our goal and Keller Williams’ goal is to foster teamwork with all to better serve the needs of both the buyer and seller.

I return phone calls! My schedule varies widely but I strive to return phone calls promptly if I miss your call.

I strive to meet the highest ethical and business standards! I will always be honest with you and others. I pride myself on giving 110% and working hard. I cannot be an expert in every supporting field such as lending, home inspectors, etc, but I can get you to the experts in any given field!

In addition to my experience as a Realtor with Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners, I have over seventeen years of local Paralegal experience and three years of real property appraiser experience. All done right here in your community. Let me put my combined experience to work for you. I can guide you through the purchasing or selling experience from start to finish including listing your home for sale, purchasing your new home, property appraisals, negotiations and document handling (agreements, disclosures, addendums, etc). I am happy to say that over the past years, most have been long time clients who have repeatedly called me over the years no matter what the task.

I promise to do my very best to guide you through what some clients describe as a very stressful process and the biggest purchase of their life. Let me take the stress out of your next home buying or selling experience. My commitment is to make you a client for Life!

Qualifications:

State of Georgia, Real Estate Agent, License Number: 302719
State of Georgia, Registered Real Property Appraiser, License Number: 261060 (Inactive)
B.B.A. In Accounting
Member, ALC, Agent Leadership Council for years 2014, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007
Chair, Education Committee, ALC 2009
Member, Savannah Area Board of Realtors, Georgia Association of Realtors & National Association of Realtors
Committee Member, SABOR Adopt-A-Family 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Member, SABOR Distinquished Sales Society (DSS), 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Member, Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
Member, Coastal Conservation Assocation, Richmond Hill Historical Society,
Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Certified Millitary Relocation Specialist (CMRS), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS),
Member, Richmond Hill Chamber of CommerceSummary Volunteer Work:
1996 Atlanta Olympic Games (Over 200 hours logged at International Sailing Venue, Savannah, Georgia)
2006-2015, Keller Williams Red Day – give back event

I look forward to working with you!

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

A Better Cost of Living in the South

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Melanie Kramer Realtor

I’m often asked about cost comparisons between the Savannah, Georgia area and the north east, “Is the cost of living really that much better in the south?”

We touched on the cost of living when we discussed buying a second home in the area…

the cost of living is much lower here. When compared with Newark, New Jersey for example the overall cost of living in the Savannah area is 31% lower*. The cost of housing alone is 58% lower* than Newark. Generally speaking if you’re living on $120,000 in New Jersey you could maintain your lifestyle in Savannah with $82,818.

Breaking Down the Cost of Living in the South

What makes the Richmond Hill / Savannah area so desirable?

Along with the beautiful weather, beaches, and 2nd biggest St. Patrick’s Day festival in the country – we also boast an excellent cost of living.

Forbes lists Savannah’s cost of living to be below the national average and considerably lower than the New England, New York and New Jersey area.

Looking for a home in the Savannah area often means getting more for less.

What does this mean to your pocketbook?

In basic terms, everyday items are a little bit cheaper here. AreaVibes.com notes that both kinds of liquid fuel trend below the national average. The price of gas in the Savannah area averages 1.2% below and the price of coffee averages 3.5% below.

With a longer warmer weather season than our friends in the north east our energy and utility costs run about 5.3% lower than the national average.

Health care and dental costs are also lower. You may also find other self-care costs such as getting your hair styled will save you a few dollars too.

The Richmond Hill / Savannah area can help stretch your retirement dollars too, all while providing the benefits of a top tourism destination – great hotels (for visiting relatives), world class events and a variety of outdoor activities.

Taxes

A tax friendly town can be a crucial deciding factor when planning a relocation or retirement. Georgia does have a state tax on each home you purchase, but what makes it such a great option for retirees is that Social Security benefits are not taxable income and the state also offers exceptions on other types of retirement income.

Check with your accountant for tax information that will relate specifically to your needs.

Property taxes in both Chatham and Bryan Counties are assessed based on 40% of the fair market value of the property. A $240,000 home would have an assessed value of $96,000 for taxing purposes. The final tax bill will be based on the property and any exemptions available. For example, there is a senior citizen discount on property taxes.

Generally speaking, factor in approximately 1% for Bryan County yearly property taxes and 1.5% in Chatham and Effingham Counties for easy round numbers. All three counties use a mileage rate which equates to about these percentages. That means you could buy a $200,000 house in Bryan county and the property taxes are $2,000 per year even if you have no senior citizen discount.

Further, if you buy a home in the suburbs of Bryan County (Richmond Hill, GA), your 1% tax bill INCLUDES your waste bill for weekly curbside service, your yearly fire department dues (no separate bill), and your biweekly curbside recycle service (you do not have to sort). Those “extras” that are included in themselves save you a few hundred dollars each year!

There is no better example than my own: 3.5% home mortgage for 30 years, 1% property taxes on my home, no fire department dues, no waste monthly bill, approximately $45.00 each month for my water useage, no sewage bill, a local electric company (www.coastalem.com) which equates to $9.50 to $11.00 per KWH used. There are no yearly vehicle emission tests in Georgia. There are new vehicle purchase taxes and a yearly $25.00 car tag fee. Not a bad cost of living at all!

A better cost of living equals a great quality of life.

Please call or email 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

*statistics pulled from payscale.com