According to a recent survey by Paul Cardis, CEO of Avid Ratings, which conducts an annual survey of buyer preferences, homebuyers most frequently noted these must-haves in new homes: Large kitchens with islands Energy efficiency, including energy-efficient appliances, super insulation, and high-
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02/01/2010
I've learned not to do New-Years resolutions. In the past, my grand plans for change as midnight approaches on December 31st usually fizzle out by about noon on January 1st. This year I decided not to even make any promises to myself. I didn't say I was going to start running. My diet probably
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01/13/2010
The average sales price for 4 bedroom homes in Athens, GA is approximately $205,862, according to a recent study by Coldwell Banker. Their annual Home Price Comparison Index suggests that Athens ranks 40th in affordability, when compared to the top 120 college markets in the U.S. Akron, Ohio was
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11/23/2009
Most of us consider the upcoming holiday season to be a time for family, gift-giving and food. However, the Athens community has many families that dread the holiday season because they don’t have access to those same items that many of us take for granted. I have a huge heart for kids when it co
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11/13/2009
Both the house and senate have agreed to extend the $8000 first-time homebuyer tax credit through May 1st, 2010. In addition, ANY homeowner that’s lived in their home for 5 of the past 8 years can now also claim a $6,500 rebate as well. This is big news for those of us in the real estate communit
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11/06/2009
For the first time since 2005, home prices are expected to increase in 2010, according to a leading panel of economic forecasters.Appreciation will be slow due to lingering unemployment issues, but most are expecting gains in value of around 2%.If you’d like a free market analysis showing your ho
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10/14/2009
Numbers in the Athens, GA Real Estate market are down, but it could be worse, according to a recent report by Forbes Magazine. The study says that cities that are attracting the most new residents in this slow market are college towns because of the educated population and youthful nature of the
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10/08/2009
Everyone knows there are good deals in real estate right now. But, who has the money, right? Well, if you're considering a purchase in a rural area, you might not need as much money as you thought. Buyers that are willing to live outside urban areas can still take advantage of 100% loans throug
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09/22/2009
New Channel 32 (WNEG-TV) contacted me earlier today about helping with a story they're doing on the foreclosure rate in Georgia ... I agreed to the interview, and within 30 minutes, the news van was at my office and a camera was in my face (I tell you that so that you know I was totally unprepare
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07/16/2009
... from someone who's proud to be an American and grateful to be a small part of the greatest country in the world!
07/04/2009
