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Curry Real Estate has been a leader in residential sales and marketing in the Heart of Georgia for over 100 years. You can count on us to give you our best effort, time and attention, as well as the full professional resources of our office to help you with all of your real estate needs.

Our comprehensive services including buyer and seller representation, relocation services and community information guarantee your experience with Curry Residential will be thorough and personalized.

Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or rent, Curry Real Estate is your answer. With over 100 years as a residential real estate leader in the heart of Georgia, Curry is your Dublin real estate expert! Visit our website CurryRealEstate.com for more information or call us at 478-272-2335.

Curry Customers Say It Best!

At Curry Real Estate, we understand that our customers’ experiences are the key to our success. Our dedicated team has helped thousands of customers enjoy the process of finding their new dream home and selling their existing home.
A personalized, thorough approach is the Curry method for success and the reason customers return to us time and time again.  Here are just a few of the positive reviews we’ve received:

“We bought the house originally with Curry’s Kathy Thompson and wouldn’t consider anyone else when we had to put it back on the market for sale. She is outstanding professionally & personally. Kathy was very creative in marketing our house and following up on past interest. I cannot say enough about her and hope Curry knows what an asset she is.”  K. Fernandez

“Lee Ann and Curry were a pleasure to work with as a first-time home buyer. Lee Ann was always available to assist with any questions/concerns that arose. I could not have asked for a better experience and I am very happy with my new home.”  E. Winegarner

“My husband and I are retired military couple. The home we just bought is our eighth purchase in 24 years. Susan Evans was the most “on-the-ball” Realtor we have ever worked with. She always seemed to be one step (maybe two!) in front of us. It was a true pleasure working with such a friendly, professional person.”  L. Peacock

For more customer testimonials, visit CurryRealEstate.com and read what others have to say about their experiences with us.

Do you have a Curry experience you would like to share? We would love to hear from you!  Click here to share your Curry experience.

Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or rent, Curry Real Estate is your answer. With over 100 years as a residential real estate leader in the heart of Georgia, Curry is your Dublin real estate expert! Visit our website CurryRealEstate.com for more information or call us at 478-272-2335.

FHA LOAN LIMITS REINSTATED

Congress recently approved restoring FHA’s previous loan limits through 2013 at 125% of local area median home prices up to a maximum of $729,750 in the highest-cost markets. Those limits previously expired September 30. Continue reading FHA LOAN LIMITS REINSTATED…

Grandma Would Be Proud

According to the NAR Housing Affordability Index, housing is at its most affordable in a generation. More specifically, the index shows there hasn’t been a better home buying opportunity in 40 years. Continue reading Grandma Would Be Proud…

INCREASE YOUR HOME’S VALUE AND APPEAL WITH THESE INEXPENSIVE DO-IT-YOURSELF PROJECTS

With the increase of homes currently on the market, it is so important to make your home stand out from the competition if you’re trying to sell.  It’s not just about location, square footage, or the number of bedrooms and baths.  If the house doesn’t show well, it doesn’t stand much of a chance in today’s market.

Here are some inexpensive DYI projects that made HomeGain’s list, and the estimated increase to the home’s price at resale for each project. Continue reading INCREASE YOUR HOME’S VALUE AND APPEAL WITH THESE INEXPENSIVE DO-IT-YOURSELF PROJECTS…

CAR SHOW TO BENEFIT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND OTHERS

Moore Station Village, Dublin GA, will host its 1st Annual Car Show on May 21, 2011.  Proceeds from entry fees will benefit Habitat for Humanity and profits from concessions will benefit Laurens Lodge #75 and Masonic Children’s Home.  Cars will include antique through later models with awards given in 7 classes.   In conjunction with the “big car show”, local boy scouts will have their model car show inside the Village Center.   DJ, Michael Bright, will be playing music from the 50′s & 60′s.  

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MAGE SOLAR Donates $35,000 to Assist Victims of Catastrophe in Japan

Disaster Relief Fund established to help victims of hardest hit areas.

 ** NEWS RELEASE **

 Dublin (Georgia), March 12, 2011—MAGE SOLAR, part of the globally operating MAGE GROUP, is deeply saddened and shocked by the severe natural disaster that hit Japan on Friday. While the full scope of the devastation is still unfolding, MAGE SOLAR’s Team for Humanitarian Outreach has decided to act and provide help for those hardest hit by this inconceivable destruction.

 “We are in a state of shock in regards to the events in Japan,” says MAGE SOLAR CEO Norbert Philipp. “Our hearts go out to the Japanese people, some of which have become valued business partners and dear friends. They are now in our thoughts and prayers during this terrible time, as are all the victims of this terrible natural disaster.” Continue reading MAGE SOLAR Donates $35,000 to Assist Victims of Catastrophe in Japan…

LET THE CELEBRATION BEGIN!

Many Irish traditions surrounding St. Patrick’s are folklore, but for those of us who are fortunate enough to live in Dublin, Georgia, St. Patrick’s is an opportunity for the community to come out for celebration.

In Dublin, St. Patrick’s is celebrated throughout the month of March with plenty of family fun.   Special St. Patrick’s events include Bridge and Canasta Tournaments, a Barbeque Cook-off, (hot-air) Balloon Fest, Kite Flying Jamboree, Lunch with Lucky Leprechaun and the Shamrock crawl.  And that’s just week one!  The list goes on with Super Saturday scheduled for March 19.  This is the highlight of the month when thousands of people will gather in Dublin for events like the Leprechaun Road Race, Parade, and Arts & Crafts Festival, among others, that will be going on throughout the day and into the evening.   

Contact Curry Companies for a complete list of scheduled events so you can make your plans to enjoy good family fun where Irish Eyes are Smiling.

It’s Tax Season: Don’t Forget Your Residential Energy Tax Credits

For several years now, the government has been offering tax credits as a way to encourage home owners to become more energy efficient.   Consumers who purchased and installed specific products such as energy-efficient appliances, windows, doors, roofs, insulation and heating/cooling equipment, during 2010, may be eligible to receive a tax credit for 30% of the cost, up to $1,500.  The improvements must meet the energy-efficient standards set by the IRS, and the home which received the upgrades must be an existing primary residence.   It is always best to consult with a tax advisor to ensure you receive the full credit to which you are entitled.  If you prepare your own tax return, make sure you complete Form 5695 properly.  See EnergyStar.gov for a complete summary of energy efficiency tax credits available.  You can also find information through the Department of Energy.   

Since purchasing and installing your energy-saving products, you’re being back with lower energy bills.  By taking advantage of the Residential Energy Tax Credit, Uncle Sam will pay you back some too.

Looking Forward to 2011

The new year is well underway with 2010 in the past.   Last year was definitely a year of challenges leaving many people anticipating the new year… fresh starts, new beginnings. 

It’s great to have a positive attitude.  Better economic times WILL come.  In the meantime, what an opportunity to  polish skills, learn new things, and strengthen accountability practices to create new and improve existing relationships, both personal and business.   Last year, a combination of these was put into action prior to and with the launch of Curry Companies’ website.  The site will continue to be a work in progress providing visitors with a wealth of information pertaining to what Curry does best—Insurance, Construction, and Real Estate.  In addition, the Helpful Links provides contact information for area attorneys, banks, city governments, hospitals, schools, and even veterinarians, just to  name a few.  Most recently added is a Video Library that answers just about any real estate-related question ever asked. And, in keeping with the times, Click to Call and Click to Text features are now available from the site, and you can join Curry Real Estate on Facebook and Twitter. 

Curry Companies has come out of its comfort zone and is embracing technology.  However, no one can dismiss the need for face-to-face meetings for building stronger relationships and connections.  Therefore, as Curry Companies continues into 2011 providing the technology people have come to expect, our door will always remain open, and customers and clients will continue to be warmly greeted with friendly smiles and a polite, “How may we help you?”.