Savannah private communities such as The Ford Plantation are increasingly popular among the higher income residents of the area. This particular private community has some top level recognition as it was recognized by Town & Country magazine as one of the top seven safe havens in America. It is a coastal community with an emphasis […]
High-End Community Profile: The Landings on Skidaway Island
The Landings on Skidaway Island has been named by the Urban Land Institute as one of the best residential communities in the nation. Savannah Magazine readers have also called it the best neighborhood in the area to live in. The Landings is in a unique location for Savannah private communities, being located on the greenery-infused […]
Savannah Homeowners Fighting for Vacation Rentals
Homeowners in the Savannah area want a review of a short-term ordinance that was put into place late last year. The ordinance prohibits homeowners from renting their Savannah houses or rooms to guests. The review request arrives as zoning officials are getting ready to meet leaders in the neighborhoods to discuss allowing owner-occupied rentals with […]
Georgia Homes Embrace Solar Power
Georgia is embracing solar power, from Fort Gordon in August to the beachfront homes on Tybee Island. Alternative energy is a real thing and Savannah alternative energy is just one of many areas in Georgia embracing it. The Solarize program in Chatham just recently flipped the switch for panels at four different homes and […]
Preserving Savannah Historic Real Estate
Savannah home restoration through renovating and restoring abandoned historic homes in the Savannah historic district is a great way to get into the downtown area without breaking the bank. With lower property values these project homes are often more affordable than buying a perfectly maintained downtown historic home in a perfect neighborhood. Furthermore, it helps […]
Garden City Community Housing Team Helps the Whole Neighborhood Feel Like Home
Garden City is a thriving, independent community in the heart of Chatham County, and is a prime location to find Savannah homes for sale. This unique municipality features an unorthodox council-manager form of government, wherein open communication between citizens and the government is encouraged and each member has an equal say in policy and […]
Chatham County Growth and the Savannah Real Estate Market
The Savannah housing market is constantly changing, and the newest estimates of population for Chatham County bring new changes for buyers and sellers of Savannah real estate. What are the newest estimates, and what do they mean for you? Read on to learn. The New Numbers The last hard numbers available come from the 2010 […]
Palmetto Pipeline Denied – Fight Not Over
In a decision that may ultimately affect the Savannah real estate market, the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation, Russell McMurry, denied the application by energy company Kinder Morgan for a public needs certificate. Without the certificate, the company will not be able to condemn the land along a 210 mile area where they […]
Ridgewood Park – A Growing Community in Richmond Hill
Ridgewood Park is a community in Richmond Hill, a city in the Savannah metro area. It is currently growing in popularity as more people seek to move into more suburban communities near Savannah. The Savannah real estate market is already growing as a result. Recently in May, 2015, an announcement was made by WaterWays Township […]
Georgia Port Authority Expanding
Savannah jobs are likely to increase as the Port of Savannah expands further. As with most areas of job growth, the local economy should improve and the Savannah real estate market should also pick up in response. People who have perhaps been waiting for the right time to sell will begin putting their homes on […]
Paula Deen Selling Her Gorgeous Wilmington Island Home
If you’re looking at savannah homes for sale, you won’t want to miss Paula Deen’s lavish Wilmington Island home. This piece of Wilmington Island real estate gives you the chance to imagine what it might be like to live a little like a celebrity chef. Imagine cooking in her gourmet kitchen, relaxing with a languorous […]