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
Part 1: Finding an Agent The first thing to do when buying a property is to find a well-qualified real estate expert to help you with the process. It is always fun to look for houses on the IPad or smart phone, and really it is ok to go ahead and do that when you … Read More
Most everyone has heard that the three most important things when it comes to real estate are location, location, location. In reality it is true, true, true. We all understand that real estate in Beverly Hills or Manhattan is generally worth more than real estate in Nebraska. But this principle usually applies to even the … Read More
