The pandemic has caused consumers to re-examine the components that make up the “perfect home.” Many families are no longer comfortable with the locations and layouts of their existing homes. The allure of city life (more congested) seems to be giving way to either suburban or rural life (less congested). The fascination with an open … Read More
The Shocking News in the Unemployment Report Last Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released their May Employment Situation Summary. Leading up to the release, most experts predicted the unemployment rate would jump up to approximately 20% from the 14.7% rate announced last month. The experts were shocked. The Wall Street Journal put it this way: “The May U.S. jobless rate … Read More
Thankfully, it is not raining today in Athens. I truly believe that the rainy weather has slowed the spring market here in town. In recent years, the real estate market would usually heat up in January, but this year I feel like we were a little late getting underway. I know a lot of realtors … Read More
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
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
