The Athens-Clarke County area experienced the first increase in annual residential sales in over 18 months in October. Also, on a positive note, both the average and median sales prices have been holding steady for 4 months in a row. The following are links to the details for Athens, Watkinsville and the surrounding counties: Athens [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Athens Annual Real Estate Sales Up in October 2009, First Time in Over a Year
Posted in 2009 Market Statistics, Athens Ga Real Estate, athens market data, Jackson County Ga Market Data, Madison County Market Data, oconee county market data, Oglethorpe County Market Data, watkinsville market data on 11/13/2009 | Leave a Comment »
Can Sellers Take Advantage of the Home Buyer’s Tax Credit Extension?
Posted in $6500 Tax Credit, $8000 Tax Credit, Home Buyer's Tax Credit Benefits for Home Sellers, Selling Your Home on 11/09/2009 | Leave a Comment »
As you may know, President Obama signed the extension of the First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit into law. Also included in this extension are existing home owners who want to “move up” or become repeat buyers. But can this also benefit you as a seller? Well, the first and simplest answer, is it benefits [...]
President Signs $8000 First Time & $6500 Existing Owners Buyers Credit Extension
Posted in $6500 Tax Credit, $8000 Tax Credit, Athens Ga Real Estate, buyers credit, First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit on 11/06/2009 | Leave a Comment »
President Obama today signed the bill extending the $8000 First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit. Also include in the bill is a $6500 credit for “move up” buyers, those that have owned their home for at least 5 of the last 8 years. Additionally, this credit is extended for 1 year to those in the [...]
Love Notes Left Behind – A Story of Tragedy and Hope
Posted in Causes, Childhood Cancer, Not Real Estate on 11/06/2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Realtor acquaintance of mine, whom I have never met other than through a real estate related social network, wrote a blog post that moved me tremendously, especially after I went to the websites she provided links to. I just thought that I would share this with those of you that read this blog and [...]
This Thursday, in Watkinsville, GA, Bite a Dog to Save a Dog!
Posted in Athens Ga Events, Community Service, GA events, Watkinsville GA events on 11/03/2009 | Leave a Comment »
This coming Thursday, Nov. 5, from 10 AM until 4 PM, the Athens Area Humane Society will be hosting the famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile outside of it’s facility at 1781 Mars Hill Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677. Bring your kids as an excuse to tour the Wienermobile and have a hot dog or two, or three….. [...]
Athens Ga Area Real Estate Market Data for Week Ending 11/1/2009
Posted in 2009 Market Statistics, Athens Ga Real Estate on 11/02/2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here are links to several posts about real estate market data for the 7 day period from Oct. 26 – Nov. 1, 2009. Athens – Clarke County Oconee County Watkinsville Madison County Jackson County Oglethorpe County If you would like more information about Athens, Ga real estate market data, including data about your neighborhood please [...]
Chim Chiminee Chim Chim Cheree – A Chimney Sweep’s Lucky This Time of the Year
Posted in Home Maintenance on 11/02/2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s that time of the year again, the time that those of us with wood burning fireplaces or stoves are thinking about the pleasant heat given off by a well maintained fire. But it’s also the time for home fires caused by unmaintained chimneys. If you haven’t done it by now, call you local chimney [...]
Athens Area Association of Realtors 60 Mile Walk for the Cure Team Raises $45,000
Posted in Athens Ga Events, Athens Ga Real Estate, Community Service, Uncategorized on 11/02/2009 | Leave a Comment »
17 members of the Athens Area Association of Realtors completed the 60 Mile Walk for the Cure Oct. 24-26. Their efforts earned them a lot of blisters and raised over $45,000 for breast cancer research and community outreach. Thanks to everyone that made a contribution to this worthy cause. If you did not get a [...]
