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Athens, GA Real Estate News

By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
What do you love about Five Points in Athens, Georgia?  If you are looking for a dining experience this Valentines Day, check out the Five and Ten in Five Points!   Hugh Acheson is Athens Georgia's celebrity chef and designated as one of America's Best New Chefs 2002.  My personal, favorite dinner is the "Redneck Rissotto" and I've been known to cry over the specialty desserts like "White Chocolate Raspberry Brulee" that was featured for Valentines Day in 2007 - the 2008 Valentines Day special menu (4 courses for $75.00) has just been posted under "events" and features 4 dessert choices, and I am sure they will all be spectacular.  Make your reservations now!Whether you prefer biscuits, bagels or croissants for your breakfast, Five Points Deli is sure to please.  For those of us with a ...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
I recently spoke to a young couple who had been considering buying a home for over a year.  They were paying high rent -typical in a University town - where rents are often higher than a house payment, had decent jobs and were considering starting a family soon.  They had actually looked at houses early summer, but were traumatized!  The process just felt overwhelming, so they quit looking and signed a new lease which is going to expire in a few months.  They called because they decided to "bite the bullet" and try again.  So today we put together a plan of action to help take some of the trauma/drama out of buying their first home.Find a REALTOR® you can be comfortable working with - disclosing all manner of traditionally private and personal information can be uncomfortable - it's cri...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
Everyone in our family is a University of Georgia Bulldog fan, but these two, Samson the Boxer and Bo the Boston Terrier really get into it!  Go Dawgs!Congratulations to Knowshon Moreno who is the unanimous selection as the SEC's freshman of the year by the league coaches, as announced by the South Eastern Conference today!SWEET SOUTHERN SUGAR - bowl that is!  Who's scrambling to go to the Louisiana Superdome on New Year's Day to see the 10th-ranked Hawaii  take on No. 4 Georgia for the Sugar Bowl faceoff?  I'm just going to stay at home and watch it on tv!   Here's your all-inclusive college bowl games schedule!   706-207-2502  cell                           706-543-1553 officeMichelle@SuccessRealtyGa.com       Success Realty websiteLooking for a home in Dawg Country?  For more informa...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
 Are you ready for more Athens, Georgia Holiday Fun & Cool Shopping Venues?Visit the gift treasure trove at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation's annual OCAF Artists Shoppe featuring original works by 30 OCAF artists, designers and crafters.  You will find unique gifts and handcrafted items including Fine Art, Apparel, Handmade Books and Soaps, Quilts, Jewelry, Funtional Pottery, Wood Crafts, and much more.  Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 12/4/2007 through 12/22/2007 from 10am until 4pm at 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA 30677 in Oconee County.Athens Chamber Singers' Musical Yuletide Dinners "recognized for the quality of its musical performances, the diversity of its repertoire and the popularity of its Yuletide dinners" held at Trumps at the Georgian in Athens, Georgia on 12/6/20...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
She was lost and showed up in the road in front of our house near Athens, Georgia yesterday.  I kept looking outside and hoping she would travel on down the road, but when she almost got hit, I had to do something!  So into the house she came while my son Chris and his girlfriend Megan and her friend Amanada canvassed the neighborhood and put flyers up at the nearby stores - Is this your lost dog?We have 5 dogs in our family and she was so small and quiet I knew she wouldn't be happy here.  She seemed really dismayed by the hustle of bustle of living with 4 kids, 5 dogs, my loud husband, and who knows how many cats....but at least she was warm and safe.  We posted her on facebook marketplace, checked online lost dog ads, searched the newspaper, to no avail.  But this morning a call to t...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
 If you aren't too full of turkey, Athens Holiday Lights begins on Thurday, November 22 at Sandy Creek Park - "A choreographed fantasy of color and design awaits visitors as they drive through illuminated snowmen, animated trains, giant teddy bears, and more."  TIME: 6p.m. - 9:30 p.m. COST: $10 per car/van Fri.-Sun., $7 per car/van Mon.-Thur. Bus/ motorcoach rates to be determined.Spread the love!  Bike Athens begins its fifth annual Holiday Bikes for Kids program on Thanksgiving.  They are asking for donations of gently used bicycles and volunteers to help clean, repair and restore bikes to give to low-income children.  The BikeAthens workshop at 149 Oneta St., studio 6c5, will accept donations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving, and 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-4 p.m. Sundays until D...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
Please join me in welcoming Shawn Wedincamp to the Classic City Mortgage team in Athens, Georgia.  Shawn brings many years of mortgage experience to the lending table with her.  Friends, former clients and anyone looking for expert home mortgage advice and products for a new purchase or refinance can contact Shawn at 706-559-4482.Classic City Mortgage is one of the preferred lenders providing excellent service for our home buying clients at Success Realty in Athens, Georgia. You can visit Classic City Mortgage's web site by clicking on their logo to the right.If you are considering purchasing a home, now is a great time to buy:Inventory is great - there are a lot of affordable choices!Interest rates are fabulous!Pre-qualifying is simple & free!At Success Realty in Athens, GA we are putt...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
Thanksgiving is soon to come and it looks like the Christmas Holiday Shopping Season is off to a roar in the Athens, Georgia area!  Take some time to just have fun and then visit some unique shopping venues flled with Holiday gifts sure to delight!Santa Arrives in Athens - Parade!  A fun and festive holiday parade in the Georgia Square Mall  parking lot in Athens (Bogart) on the Atlanta Highway. FREE- no cost to party!  Thursday, November 8, 2007;  6:30 pm2nd Annual Madison County (Georgia) Artist Marketl Shop for your Holiday presents here!   Features the work of multiple artists. Food and coffee provided by The Buzz Coffee Shop and Deli.  No admission charge.  Danielsville Historic Courthouse on the square at Highway 29, North in Danielsville, Georgia 30633 on Saturday, November 10, 2...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11, 2007.  The Federal Holiday will be taken on Monday, November 12, 2007.  My grandfather, Mr. Robert Chandler Ray, proudly served in World War II in the 134th Infantry Regiment.  On Veterans Day, he grows quiet as he thinks of the companions, friends and family he lost during the war.  I am blessed to have an Oral History that my son, Chris DeRepentigny, transcribed as part of a history project, because I was a girl...he didn't like to share his war stories with me. Veterans Day Celebrations in Athens, GA 2007: Write Around Home Luncheon - Friday, November 9, 2007 at 12 noon -  Dan Magill, Captain, USMCR, featured author, will be reading from his new book "High Port! Haul Ass! Marine Memoirs of World War II."  Tickets (426.75) required, Contact the Ath...
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By Amy Anthony-Coile
(WR Starkey -Classic City Team)
Does anyone have any updates on the FHA reform where brokers will be allowed to offer FHA loans by a larger bond( with out being subjected to yearly audits and the networth)?  I contacted my surety bond issuer and they have had a lot of questions but know  NOTHING about this.  Is it a surety bond that needs to be raised or a fidelty bond that will be required?  Please post and let me know if you have any information on this!  Thanks! Amy Anthony Coile, PreisdentClassic City Mortgage,Inc.1711 Meriweather Drive Ste 104 Bogart, Ga 30622706-559-4482 officewww.classiccitymortgage.com 
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
Are you looking for Halloween Fun in the Athens, Georgia Area?Make your first stop the Milledge Avenue Baptist Church in Athens, Georgia to pick out your pumpkins!  Their front lawn is loaded with plenty to choose from.  We have family fun night planned with our kids - everyone picks out a pumpkin then we go home to decorate and eat pumpkiny things and celebrate fall!Add a little culture to your Halloween, visit the Blue Bell Gallery in nearby Comer, Georgia for a "dark side" exhibit featuring spooky visions of 39 new artist in the Madison County area.  the exhibit continues hrough October 27th.  The Blue Bell is open Thursday through Saturdays from 10am until 5pm. Also in Comer, Georgia  this year, don't miss Tim Seymour's "Fright Night" Haunted House at the old Porterfield Homestead ...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
This week has been packed full of fun!  Midweek, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage of Athens had their summer REALTORS® Appreciation Event featuring a visit from the famous Wells Fargo Stagecoach & Harry Dawg (mascot for the University of Georgia).  I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Donna Stallings, who recently joined the Athens, GA Wells Fargo branch - and her super sweet husband Jim, who was one of the first real estate appraisers I worked with, pictured here in front of the Wells Fargo Stagecoach.There were REALTORS® everywhere, to the right is Brenda Thompson of Carriage House Realty, Cathy Scarborough of Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty, Harry Dawg & myself. We all enjoyed the BBQ and networking and some, like Jeannie Cheek of Wells Fargo got happy with Harry Dawg & a frisbee!  It was a pl...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
Need some free fun in the Athens, Georgia area?  Family Fun Day is being held Saturday, October 6th at the Athens Area Association of REALTORS® offices from 10:00 am - 2:00 p.m.  The event is being held to bring awareness to the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation and will feature a bounce house, obstacle course, dunk tank, fire trucks and all types of children's games and activities.  This is going to be tons of fun, so bring your family out and enjoy!Make sure you stop by and say hi at the Success Realty booth, where we'll have a duck pond, beanbag toss and more for small children!  For relocation and general information (including school information, crime statistics and more)about Athens, Georgia and the surrounding area including Madison County, Jackson County, Barrow County, Ocon...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
Dear David, I'm excited that you are considering a move to the Classic City of the South, Athens, Georgia!  I look forward to being of service to you and appreciate the opportunity to share information about my hometown with you.  I understand that having served in the Army, you have been all over the world and I think you would appreciate the opportunities that living in Athens, Georgia offers!There are many affordable housing options for you in and around Athens, Georgia.  I understand that you wish to have a low maintenance, affordable home convenient to everything!  Currently on the Athens MLS there are 136 condominiums available from a low of $23,000 to $115,000.  I think you would be happy to call any of the ones below home!      *$44,900 3 bedrooms & 1.5 baths       *$79,900 1 be...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
With football season upon us, my husband and I took advantage of a rare free Friday night recently to revisit one of my favorite restaraunts.  Depalma's has three Athens, Georgia dining locations, and dining at any of them is a delight.  However,  my favorite has always been the one located on Barnett Shoals Road (706-369-0085).  We decided to take advantage of the slightly cooler temperatures and enjoy their patio seating.  To start came a half order of the die for breadsticks with spinach and an order of crab cakes.  There have been some great new additions to the menu, so I skipped my favorite entree, freshly made angel hair pasta with alfredo sauce, and ventured out to explore the Insalta Ceceila, a gorgeous mixed greens salad with grilled pineapple, scallops, and shrimp with my new...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
How do you plan to choose the "perfect home" in the Athens, Georgia area?  What are your home wants and needs?  At first thought, it may seem easy!  Of course the following are some of the things you'll want to consider when you search for homes in Athens, Georgia:BedroomsBathsSchool District in the Athens GA areaAge of homeNeighborhood Crime statistics in Athens GALocation But what about other features?  Do you need or want these things in your next home?Media Room/OfficeHandicap AccessibilityZoned Heating & Air (really nice to have in Georgia)Master Suite with sitting areaFuture expansion area via basement or bonus roomGreen/Renewable energy itemsWhat other special features do you want in your home?A recent consumer poll shows that the above items are becoming more popular and increas...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
Many decisions go into choosing neighborhoods when you are searching for a new home.  Here is a convenient link list of resources to help you choose neighborhoods in and around Athens, Georgia: Schools:  The National Center for Education Statistics "is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education"  For Georgia specific school information and report cards visit the Georgia Department of Education. For schools in and around Athens, GA including Madison County, Barrow County, Jackson County, Oconee County & Oglethorpe County visit All About Athens GA. Need information on homeschooling in Georgia?  There are several great sites including the Georgia Home Education Association, The Georgia Departmant of Education, and Georgia HomeSchool.com.  Crime: Fami...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
Nothing is better in the summer than fresh, local fruits and vegtables!  There are many options in the Athens, Georgia area for purchasing local produce.  Roadside stands abound in the Madison County, Georgia area and other areas around Athens, Georgia featuring everything from tomatoes to corn to watermelons to squash and some exotic vegtables.Just down the road from Athens, GA in the town of Comer, Georgia you'll find a great farmers market. Comer Farmers' Market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon, and features fresh food, art, antiques, boiled peanuts, artisan breads and more.  Local growers are invited to participate with table rentals only $5 each for more information call (706) 783-4665. They expect to be open every Saturday through October.  Located at 1926 Madison Stree...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
The housing market in Athens, Georgia is not a buyers market!  It is a stable market where buyers and sellers both benefit from a healthy economy.I have the perfect buyer client....unfortunately they are so perfect that I cannot find them a home!  For the past eight days, I've been working with a client who knows exactly what they need in a home:1 Story (a bonus room is acceptable)No BasementPrefers brick construction, but will consider sidingLocated no more than 4 or 5 miles from hospitalWill pay cashNeeds to occupy in 10 to 14 days - becasue they are living in a hotel room while all their belongings are in storage!They fell in love with a home last Saturday and based on the gloom and doom real estate reports in the news, they chose to make an offer $20,000 below asking price, even tho...
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By Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Athens, GA
(Success Realty)
The Lyndon House Art Center in Athens, Georgia will host an art garage sale and artist's market called Picasso's Attic Sale & Gypsy Artist Market on July 28, 2007 from 9am until 1pm.There are over 25 local artist scheduled to participate in the Gypsy Artist Market.  There will also be a garage type sale of donated frames, paints, art books, crafts supplies and other art supplies taking place in a tent behind the Lyndon House wil proceeds benefiting the Lyndon House Art Center's community arts program. Location:  The Lyndon House Art Center, 293 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601Phone:  (706)613-3623Date & Time:  Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 9am until 1pmMap to the Lyndon House Art CenterAthens, GA and the surrounding area has received a great deal of recent, national attention:See What Others S...
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