Athens Georgia

Home Buyers Are Angry in Athens

If you reside in the Athens area than you are probably aware that our real estate market is generally very strong.  After some real tough years, the local market has come back with a vengeance.   As I have mentioned in earlier posts, our in town neighborhoods are seeing appreciation and in some cases a return … Read More

College Football Rant Summer Edition

Well here we are again stepping right into another very HOT and very dull summer. Don’t get me wrong, summer is great in a lot of ways. For example, kids are out of school, the days last longer, people get to go on vacation, and overall it can be a fun time of year. But … Read More

Kirby Wants 93k…So Get Your A-S-S to G-Day!

I am sure that by now you have heard about 93K day, and if you haven’t then you probably aren’t likely to read this blog.  But just in case you didn’t know, Georgia’s new head football coach, Kirby Smart, has challenged the UGA fan base to pack Sanford stadium with 93,000 people for next week’s … Read More

An Early Spring in Athens, GA

Lately, the weather here in Athens has been downright COLD.  Earlier this week, it seemed like Athens was stuck in a large snow globe.  Sadly, the ground was not cold enough so it couldn’t really accumulate.  Therefore, nobody missed work, and all the kids had to go school.  But despite the chilly weather, the real … Read More

National Signing Day:  Energy Abounds in Athens

You may or may not be aware that, February 3rd, is a crucial day of the year for all college football programs.  That’s because February 3rd is national signing day.  I am not totally sure how long this has been this case, but national signing day seems to get bigger and bigger every year.  It … Read More

Athens Area Real Estate: 2015 in Review  

Well here we are at the end of another year, and pretty soon 2015 will be over and in the books.  As I get older, I find the old sayings are often very true.  For instance, people often say, “The older you get the faster time seems to move”, and I totally agree.  Maybe it … Read More

Ecstatic in Athens: UGA Gets Smart

Well by now everyone has heard the news and it is finally official. Kirby Smart is the new head coach at the University of Georgia.  The rumor circulated for far too long and then the hiring was reported days before the announcement.  I have to admit I was a little nervous that it might blow … Read More

UGA’s Impact on Athens Real Estate

This blog hasn’t been up for very long, but if you have read even a couple articles you should be able to tell how much I love the city of Athens, UGA, and especially Georgia Football.  While this blog is officially dedicated to Athens real estate, it is already apparent that Georgia athletics will always … Read More

Athens, GA Real Estate: Where to Spend Money in Your Home

Here in Athens, real estate seems to be doing very well. Another area that is currently thriving is construction.  Builders are back building new homes, and contractors are booked up for months.  It seems that there are renovations going on all over town, and it is definitely a good time to be a contractor.  As … Read More

College Football Week 11: Needing Some Sunshine in Athens

It feels like it is has rained on Georgia’s football season all year, and last week was no different.  Frankly, it was just dreadful here in Athens.  It all started with the horrific GA/FL game on Halloween.  Towards the end of that debacle, clouds and rain staring to roll into Athens and didn’t leave all … Read More