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It’s Possum Hollow Time!

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Possum Hollow Arts and Crafts Festival to be held September 24 & 25. The festival, located in Laurens County along Highway 257 just outside of Dexter, Georgia, remains a popular event which had around 15,000 visitors last year and 300 exhibits. This year’s theme is “Something 2010”, and Festival Chairman, Cecil Passmore, Jr., expects even more people this year.

In keeping with tradition, the festival will kick off Friday night at 6:00 with a country music show lasting until midnight. The festivities will start at 10:00 Saturday morning and will end at 8:30 that evening. Its website identifies 275 booths to be set up under the tall pines, and there will also be antique cars, train and pony rides for the kids, plenty of food, and gospel and country music performances throughout the day. So make your plans to come out and enjoy what Possum Hollow has to offer. Admission is only $5.00 per person and there’s no charge for children under six. Visit PossumHollowFair.com for schedule of events and to view photos from past festivals.

A LITTLE SOMETHING ABOUT HOME INSPECTIONS

You’ve found a house you’d like to purchase and perhaps are wondering if you should have it inspected.  Everything you see as you walk through and around the home looks great, but what about those items not so visible?     

The purchase of a home is the single largest investment most people will make, and having a thorough home inspection will make you aware of the true condition of the house you are considering to make your home.   If you’ve ever purchased a used car, more than likely you took it to a mechanic to have it checked out before you handed over any money for the car.  So, why not check out a house which has a lot more things to inspect?  

You can expect to pay $300 to $400 for the inspection.  The cost, however, will vary depending on the age and size of the home.  The inspector will evaluate items such as the roof and other structural items, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.    A thorough home inspection will take an average of 3 hours; again, it depends on the age and size of the home.   Although you will receive a detailed report on the findings, it’s a good idea to be present during the inspection to get a better understanding of the inspector’s observations and have an opportunity to ask questions. 

Most often it’s a buyer who hires the inspector, but it’s also a great idea for a seller to have a pre-listing inspection performed.  This gives reassurance to both seller and real estate agent that the house they are preparing to put on the market has no surprises awaiting them later, and may also eliminate last-minute negotiations regarding a sale when a buyer uncovers a needed repair.  

For more information on home inspections and a list of certified home inspectors, ask a professional real estate agent with Curry Real Estate.  You can also find a list of home inspectors on CurryRealEstate.com under the Helpful Links section.