Here in the Athens area, our real estate market has been very strong for the last couple of years. Currently, our inventory is low which has created a competitive market. In some cases, we see multiple offers and some properties might even sell over list price. However,
The first month of 2020 is behind us and at this point the real estate market looks very similar to last January. The amount of sold homes in Clarke and Oconee county is almost even when compared to January of 2019. We feel the true numbers are above Jan 2019, because we have seen more and more properties sell off market, and these off market sales don’t always make it into the MLS
The real estate market has been strong over the last several years especially here in Athens. We have seen the supply and demand graph tilt way towards demand and home values appreciate quickly. This has been great for homeowners but stressful for buyers. And like I have said many times, “Trees Don’t Grow to the … Read More
Found some time today to write about a subject that is right at the core of my business. As a realtor we do a lot of things that people may not realize we do to help them, but the biggest goal in each transaction is to bring the buyer and seller to an agreement. Personally, … Read More
I haven’t written one one of these blog posts in a good while. I have been blessed to be busy over the past several months with work, family, and other things in general which makes it hard to find time to write anything someone might read. I will try to keep this one brief, but … Read More
Well it looks like it has been six months since I last posted an article on this site. For the most part, that is a good thing because we have been extremely busy this year, and I have not found much time to write or post to this blog. Meanwhile, I am sure no one … Read More
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
