Unless you have been living in cave like a hermit, you are probably aware that the local real estate market is doing well. Here in the Athens area, we are seeing a return of value in the condo market along with increased values in the traditional housing market. I have expressed my thoughts on these … Read More
If you live in the Athens area then you probably know our real estate market is booming. Granted, there are a few pockets and price points that have not performed too well, but in general the market is thriving. I recently wrote an article about Athens home buyers where I described the current frustrations of … Read More
My basement is full of firewood that I have yet to burn because the weather been has so warm this winter, and just like the weather in Athens the real estate market has been historically HOT in 2017. It is truly amazing just how fast some things are moving. I have lived in Athens for … Read More
We are a few days away from 2017 which is an ideal time to look back at the year that was in Athens real estate. Clearly, 2016 was an interesting year, and the overwhelming story of 2016 would have to be the Presidential election because it was very polarizing and ultimately quite surprising. It seems half … Read More
Most of you probably have an idea or at least a decent understanding of what constitutes a condominium, but just in case I will try to clarify it a little bit. In general, a condominium is a unit or space that can be purchased inside a larger building. When a person owns a condo they … Read More
It is now the beginning of August, and kids are either back in school or getting ready to start. The summer is almost over, but it hasn’t cooled off in the slightest. And it probably won’t for a month or two. Historically, this time of year marks the slowdown of the Athens real estate market … Read More
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
