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
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
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
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
As I have mentioned before, Athens is a very unique town for many reasons. It is a small city but it has a lot to offer. There are great restaurants, good shopping, great music, and of course there are numerous events in town throughout the year. But in terms of real estate, Athens is unique … Read More
Athens is a great community that is driven by our wonderful university. As I have mentioned before, the university brings many different people to Athens which helps create a unique population here in town. Even though Athens is geographically small there are many different areas one can choose to live. Each one of these areas … Read More
The last 5 years have been a little crazy for real estate all over the country. And Athens, GA serves a prime example of what was good and what was bad. I am sure you can remember what it was like 5 years ago. Our economy was in full recession which was created by the … Read More
Previously, I posted a blog that addressed investment real estate for beginners. In general, I wanted to outline some key things to consider when purchasing real estate as an investment. Now I would I like to delve a little more into determining a value for investment property. Value and price are obviously important components of … Read More
You may or may not be aware, but a proposal to rezone a tract of land on Springdale was recently denied here in Athens. The property is located at 348 Springdale street(pictured) right in front of Stanton Way and adjacent to the end of Rocksprings. Currently, there are two existing houses and a tennis court … Read More
Investing in real estate is an absolute must for any person or family. At the bare minimum, you need to own your home and not rent. There are too many advantages to owning real estate, and if you don’t take advantage it can hurt you in the long run. People invest in real estate for … Read More
