Monthly Archives: November 2008

New YouTube Real Estate Video Tips in Favorites

On http://athens-ga-homes.yourkwagent.com you will find new videos from my YouTube Channel Favorites. New Videos from ExpertRealEstateTips; *Smart New Gadgets for Cooking in Your Kitchen *The Perfect Travel Mug by Oxo *Laundry & Scented Candles? Fresh Smelling Cleaning Products *Limit Clutter & Make … Continue reading

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Athens Georgia Christmas 2008; BikeAthens

On Thanksgiving Day, BikeAthens kicked off its annual Holiday Bikes for Kids project at the Bicycle Recycling Program workshop. According to BikeAthens, “The Holiday Bikes for Kids project refurbishes used bicycles for donation to under served youth in the Athens … Continue reading

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Five Points Athens Georgia Christmas Open House 2008

Five Points Christmas Open House A holiday kick-off family event occurred last week in Five Points, Athens Georgia. Five Points shop owners held their Five Points Christmas Open House Sunday afternoon November 23rd along with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Christmas … Continue reading

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Mortgage Rates Continue To Fall; Now Below 6%

According to Freddie Mac, “30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.97 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending November 26, 2008, down from last week when it averaged 6.04 percent.  Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM … Continue reading

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Closing Documents Athens Georgia Home Buyers Should Keep

On closing day, expect to sign a lot of documents and walk away with a big stack of papers. Here’s a list of the most important documents you should file away for future reference. HUD-1 settlement statement. Itemizes all the costs … Continue reading

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Best Laid-Plans

As the U.S. economic crisis worsens, NAR has been urging legislators to include principles of the association’s four-point plan in any future housing stimulus legislation.    NAR developed the plan with consumers in mind, to boost the economy and stabilize … Continue reading

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Home Staging in Athens, Ga; A Great Investment for my Home Sellers

According to Barbara Schwartz, Creator of the ASP designation, “Your Investment in Home Staging will always be less than your first Price Reduction.”  This is probably  the case.  In the Southeast we have been slow to develop into Staging as … Continue reading

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American Market Sentiment regarding Housing Market

Americans are ready for more government oversight of the mortgage and lending industry. According to the 2008 National Housing Pulse Survey just completed by the National Association of Realtors, 56 percent of those surveyed favor a more active government role. … Continue reading

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More than the Athens MLS; True Web Exposure at Keller Williams Athens

Since “exposure” is the second reason your property will sell, I thought this would be of interest. When you list your home with me the top real estate consumer websites will automatically market your listing on their site. We have … Continue reading

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Observations by Obama on Real Estate

The upcoming presidential transition comes at a time of great challenges within the housing industry and the economy at large. Consequently, many are wondering what a Barack Obama presidency will mean for real estate and housing issues.  NAR analysts say … Continue reading

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Athens Georgia Networking Group; Linkedin

If you are looking for a place to network with other professionals in the Athens Georgia area, look no further.  You are cordially invited to join the Athens Area Networking InGroup on LinkedIn.com.  Joining will allow you to find and … Continue reading

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Buyer Concierge and Real Estate Rewards Program

Located at www.athensgahomesforsale.com, home buyers will find an unparalleled service called the Buyer Concierge and Real Estate Rewards Program! Before the creation of the internet finding a home was an even more lengthy and costly process. You and your Realtor … Continue reading

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Buyers, Don’t be a Bubba’s!

With many real estate markets favoring home buyers these days and the wealth of online information provided to consumers by the real estate industry, some buyers are becoming BUBBAs, or buyers unrepresented by a buyer’s agent. According to an NAR … Continue reading

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Watkinsville GA Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade plus Mingle with Kringle!

Watkinsville Christmas Tree Lighting When: 12/5/2008 Location: Downtown Watkinsville Contact: Welcome Center Phone: 706-769-5197 Come enjoy a Watkinsville Christmas! It is hard to believe it’s that time of year again, but within about a month you can come and enjoy … Continue reading

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And Now a Word from the Y’s

Born between 1981 and 1999, members of Generation Y are poised to make a big impact on the country’s real estate market. Researchers and demographic analysts see important distinctions between this up-and coming generation and their baby boomer parents. Rather … Continue reading

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