Wondering where to stay in Savannah's Historic District?

My favorite Savannah hotel would have to be "The Mansion on Forsyth Park".

Besides being a AAA four diamond award hotel the location is outstanding.  Right across the street from beautiful Forsyth Park, a 20 plus acre park that's the gathering place of local Savannahians and tourists alike. There's always something to do in the park,  from a Jazz festival, Symphony in the Park to a picnic which the hotel staff will be happy to provide for you.

Set in a restored 1888 Victorian mansion, there are 126 guest suites, an art gallery, the Poseidon Spa, 24 hour fitness center, and much more.  They even offer cooking classes!  I love to have lunch in the restaurant overlooking Forsyth Park.

The location is great for exploring the Historic District on foot.  If you're looking for a fine hotel that's unique and historic you may want to check it out!

Here's a link to their website.

Thomas Tolbert

Keller Williams Realty

Office 912-232-8580

Direct (Best way to reach me) 912-308-6839

thomas.tolbert@me.com

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Greater Savannah area foreclosures and short sales

What is a short sale?

A short sale is a situation where a lender may agree to take less than is owed on a home in order to avoid it going in foresclose. This allows the seller to often sell below fair market value just to get out from under their loan and avoid the credit impact of a foreclosure.

How do Foreclosures work?

Typically once a property becomes a foreclosure a market analysis is done and the property is listed at fair market value. But banks are not interested in holding on to the property for a long time, they want to get the home sold and off the books as soon as possible.

Basically the longer the foreclosure home is on the market the more they will be willing to come down on the price. It's not unusual to see a 10% price reduction every four to six weeks so you can see how you can purchase a foreclosure well below market value.

How do I find Foreclosure and Short sale properties?

As a local Realtor familiar with the market I can identify foreclosures and short sales for my clients and help them through the entire process from beginning to end. Not all realtors even know how to identify these properties but I stay on top of the foreclosure and short sale market so that I can help my client buyers get the absolute best deals.

How do I get started?

Just give me a call or send me an email. Of course my services are free to a buyer. Just let me know your preferred area, single family home, condo or townhomes, your price range, likes and dislike in a home, timeframe for purchase, etc. and we'll get started!

If you are a seller facing the possibility of foreclosure communication with your mortgage lender is key!  They can discuss your options to refinance and if that is not possible you they may be willing to work with you to negotiate a short sale rather than face foreclosure.  An experience Realtor can discuss the short sale option with you and offer advice.  Please let me know if I can help.

Thomas Tolbert

Keller Williams Realty

Office 912-232-8580

Direct (Best way to reach me) 912-308-6839

thomas.tolbert@me.com

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Savannah College of Art and Design - SCAD

Founded in 1978, the Savannah College of Art and Design has grown into one of the most sought after colleges worldwide for graphic design, animation, film and television, fashion and photography today.. With a student body from all 50 states and 90 countries as well as Professors and faculty from around the world SCAD has contributed to making Savannah a rich and diverse cultural community.  With 11 art galleries including the SCAD Museum for the Arts and campuses throughout the Historic District SCAD's contribution and influence everywhere.  By mingling their campuses and facilities throughout the entire Historic & Victorian districts, maintaining and restoring the historic architectural  integrity of the buildings they occupy, SCAD remains unobtrusive in this historic landscape of the Savannah community.

Since many students choose not to live in student housing many parents choose to purchase a historic condo, loft or townhouse as an investment property while they are attending SCAD.  Costs can be offset by taking in one or more roommates depending on the size of the property.  With the steady rise in real estate prices in the Historicand Victorian Districts buying rather than renting can be a wise investment.

Degree Programs at SCAD-Savannah SCAD-Savannah offers a full range of degree programs, certificate programs and  individual courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All courses are developed and taught by  SCAD faculty and are offered for academic credit under the authority and accreditation of the college.  View course schedule and descriptions.  Most degree programs have corresponding undergraduate minors. Additional minors are offered in accessory design, British-American studies, business management and entrepreneurship, ceramic arts, cultural landscape, dance, decorative arts, drawing, electronic design, exhibition design, interaction design, marine design, museum studies, music performance, new media art, storyboarding and technical direction.  Savannah offers degrees in the following:  Bachelor of Arts  Digital Media with a concentration in Game Development  Digital Media with a concentration in Interactive Design  Visual Communications with a concentration in Advertising Design  Visual Communications with a concentration in Graphic Design  Visual Communications with a concentration in Illustration  Visual Communications with a concentration in Photography  Visual Communications with a concentration in Sequential Art  Bachelor of Fine Arts  Accessory Design Advertising Design Animation  Architecture*  Architectural History  Art History  Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics  Fashion  Fashion Marketing and Management  Fibers  Film and Television  Furniture Design  Graphic Design Historic Preservation  Sequential Art Professional Writing Production Design Photography Performing Arts Photography Painting Illustration Industrial Design Interactive Design and Game Development  Interior Design Metals and Jewelry Master of Architecture*  B.F.A./Professional M. Arch*  Postprofessional M.Arch with a concentration in Electronic Design  Postprofessional M.Arch with a concentration in Urban Design  *Visit the Architecture page for more information  Master of Arts  Accessory Design  Advertising Design  Animation  Architectural History  Art History  Arts Administration  Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics  Cinema Studies  Commercial Photography  Design Management  Digital Photography  Documentary Photography  Fashion  Fibers  Film and Television  Furniture Design  Graphic Design Historic Preservation Visual Effects Illustration Illustration Design Industrial Design Interactive Design and Game Development Interior Design Metals and Jewelry Luxury and Fashion Management (2009) Painting Performing arts Production Design Photography Sequential Art Sound Design Master of Fine Arts  Accessory Design  Advertising Design  Animation  Architectural History  Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics  Design Management  Fashion  Fibers  Film and Television  Furniture Design  Graphic Design  Illustration  Historic Preservation  Industrial Design Interactive Design and Game Development Interior Design Metals and Jewelry Painting Performing Arts Photography Luxury and Fashion Management (2009) Production Design Sequential Art Sound Design Visual Effects

Thomas Tolbert

Keller Williams Realty

Office 912-232-8580

Direct (Best way to reach me) 912-308-6839

thomas.tolbert@me.com

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Georgetown - A popular southside Savannah Community

Located on Savannah's southside is one of the most popular communities in Savannah called Georgetown.  The community started growth back in the 1970s and has continued to flourish with continuous new construction from single family homes to villas and townhomes.Made up of over 20 neighborhoods Georgetown is affordable with resale homes from the 150s to close to a million for homes along the river, and the architecture varies from brick ranch to traditional to Low Country.  

With lots of amenities including pool, tennis courts and playgrounds as well as Georgetown Elementary School Georgetown has been a long time favorite for families.  With the Savannah Mall nearby there's no need to have to go far forshopping, yet with the completion of the Southwest Bypass you can be in downtown and midtown Savannah in under 20 minutes.  The close proximity to Hunter Army Airfield makes Georgetown convenient for military families.

Traffic can get a bit congested sometimes at rush hour off Hwy 204 (Abercorn Extention) but for the most part it's not that bad. If you're considering a family oriented community that's both convenient and affordable you should check out Georgetown.

Some of the neighborhoods in Georgetown include:

The Abbey (Chalis Way @King George Blvd)                       

Knightsbridge (St. Ives Dr @ King George Blvd)

Audubon Park (1400 King George Blvd)                          

Lion's Gate (Lion's Gate Rd @ King George Blvd)

Baron's Place (Baron's Way @King George Blvd)              

 Lott's Landing (Sea Gull Ln @ King George Blvd)

Eagle's Landing (Chevis Rd @ Cormorant Way)              

 Magnolia Woods (Dovetail Crossing @ Avocet Way)

Georgetown Townhomes (1233 King George Blvd)        

 Oxford Apts (Dukes Way @ King George Blvd)

Georgetown Place (777 King George Blvd)                    

 Summerfield (Cormorant Dr @ Misty Morning Way)

Heron's Crest (Wild Heron Rd @ Lion's Gate Rd)              

St. Ives (St. Ives Dr @ St. Ives Way)

Hunter's Green (1401 King George Blvd)                       

Sugar Mill (Sugar Mill Dr @ King George Blvd)

Hunter's Pointe (1211 King George Blvd)                         

Village Green (Westminister Dr @ King George Blvd)

King's Grant (Red Fox Dr @ King George Blvd)                

Wexford (Dukes Way @ King George Blvd)

Thomas Tolbert

Keller Williams Realty

Office 912-232-8580

Direct (Best way to reach me) 912-308-6839

thomas.tolbert@me.com

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