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Athens, GA Real Estate Review | 2023

We have found that people have very contrasting opinions on home prices in the current market. Many feel that prices are coming down due to the higher interest rates while others believe that prices are rising due to the low supply of homes for sale.  The truth is, prices are still going up but not as fast they were in 2020 and 2021.  For example, in 2020 the average home price in Clarke County was $258,000. By the end of 2022, the average home sale price was $356,000 representing a 38% increase in just two years.  As of November 30th, the average home sale price in 2023 was $377,000 which represents a 6% increase from 2022 which is more in line with historical rates of appreciation.

Buying or Selling a Condo in Athens, GA

When looking to buy a condo in Athens, GA, working with an experienced real estate agent like Scott Talley can be a game-changer. Scott is a licensed real estate agent who has worked in the industry for several years. He has an in-depth understanding of the Athens real estate market, and he can help you find the right condo that meets your needs and budget.

The 3 Main REASONS we are NOt in a housing Bubble

Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re forecast to appreciate by about five percent this year. This has some voicing concern that we may be in another housing bubble like the one we experienced a little over a decade ago. Here are three reasons why this market is totally different.

Impacts of Covid-19 on Athens Real Estate: The Good and The Bad

This area of the market has performed very well as I noted above. May and June were ahead of 2019 by 30% in pending home sales, and overall values appreciated by an average of 4% from 2019. Most of this gain was seen in homes under $600,000. In some cases, properties over $700,000 have seen a small drop in listing price, but those reduced prices are still in line with values from 2019. We have seen a pent-up demand drive a lot of this activity. Home buyers came out of the gates strong in May and so far the activity remains strong.

Housing Market Positioned to Bring Back the Economy

| ALL EYES ARE ON THE AMERICAN ECONOMY. AS IT GOES, SO DOES THE WORLD ECONOMY. WITH STATES BEGINNING TO REOPEN, THE QUESTION BECOMES: WHICH SECTORS OF THE ECONOMY WILL DRIVE ITS RECOVERY? THERE SEEMS TO BE A GROWING CONSENSUS THAT THE HOUSING MARKET IS POSITIONED TO BE THAT DRIVING FORCE, THE TAILWIND THAT IS … Read More

Athens Real Estate Update March 2020

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

Athens Real Estate Update February 2020

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

Athens Area Real Estate: Market Outlook Mid-Year 2018

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

Athens Real Estate: Heaven Help the Home Buyers

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

The State of Athens Real Estate: Low Supply & High Demand

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