Monthly Archives: December 2008

The Case-Shiller Says we Lost 18%; Not in Athens, and not according to OFHEO

  It is all over the news that the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-Metro area price index, a monthly home-price index that looks at price changes in 20 U.S. metro areas, dropped 18 percent in October 2008 as compared to the same month … Continue reading

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Athens Ga Visitor’s Guide

Coming to Athens Georgia in the near future?  Whether  you are visiting or coming to stay for good, please make sure you get a copy of the Official Athens Georgia Visitor’s Guide.   The Official Athens Visitor’s Guide gives you … Continue reading

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Interest-Rate Buy Down…Trickle Down Theory..will it work? (Part 2)

To follow up on my Post from yesterday regarding interest rates and how if any are lower rates effecting the market, I wanted to add some comments from Stephen Shockley, Residential and Commercial loan Consultant with The Bearland Group, LLC. … Continue reading

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Athens GA Homes for Sale

Looking for Property in Athens GA.  Want to do some Research upfront? Click Here to Search the Athens Area MLS How is Athens Georgia Ranked by the Press? “The Best Places to Raise Your Kids 2009″ (1 of 3 Georgia … Continue reading

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Interest-Rate Buy Down…Trickle Down Theory..will it work?

Mortgage interest rates are now the lowest they’ve been in nearly 50 years. The Federal Reserve Board recently took action to lower interest. This should most certainly help both buyers entering the market and homeowners who need to refinance. For … Continue reading

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Lowering Your Homeowner’s Insurance Costs

1. Review the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange (CLUE) report on the property you’re interested in buying. CLUE reports detail the property’s claims history for the most recent five years, which insurers may use to deny coverage. Make the sale contingent on … Continue reading

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Things to Know About Homeowner’s Insurance

1. Know about exclusions to coverage. For example, most insurance policies do not cover flood or earthquake damage as a standard item. These types of coverage must be bought separately. 2. Know about dollar limitations on claims. Even if you are covered … Continue reading

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Google Blog Research; the Google Ping Service for Blogs

Did you know that you should “PING” Google every so often to update their bots on new content on your blog?  According to Google Blog Search, “Blog Search is Google search technology focused on blogs. Google is a strong believer … Continue reading

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Realtors® on Parade!

 On January 1, NAR will participate in the annual Tournament of Roses parade for the first time in its 100-year history.  The theme “Celebrating the Dream of Home Ownership for 100 years,” is a testament to the millions of Americans … Continue reading

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You Tube; Broadcasting Real Estate (new channel update)

Dave Jenks and Jay Papasan explain and discuss real estate trends, market statistics, and the impact of the economy on home buying and selling. Check out this YouTube Channel at http://athens-ga-homes.yourkwagent.com/ or you can go directly to it at http://www.youtube.com/user/hankbaileyRealtor. The Video … Continue reading

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December New Real Estate Expert Videos on YouTube

  New YouTube Videos from HankBaileyRealtor; Expert Real Estate Tips: Down Payment Information How Credit Scores Impact Mortgage Applications: Expert Real Estate Tips: Buyer Broker Agreement? Selling a House? Smart Tips To Be Competitive Expert Real Estate Tips: Multiple Listing … Continue reading

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Athens Networking Group and Events

Come Join Us at the Athens Area Networking InGroup    Through our Athens networking group you can: Find potential clients, service providers, subject experts, and partners who come recommended Be found for business opportunities Search for great jobs Discover inside … Continue reading

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New Year’s Eve Events Athens Georgia 2009

UGA Men Basketball vs Kennesaw State December 31, 2008 Come cheer on the UGA men basketball take on Kennesaw!  UGA Ticket Office   Foundry Park Inn & Spa’s New Year’s Eve Champagne Jam featuring Atlanta Rhythm Section December 31, 2008 … Continue reading

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Evolution of the Dream Home..what’s important to you

  In 1940, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 35 percent of all housing units in the country did not have a flush toilet. Perhaps today’s over-65 portion of our populace remembers those days. According to a recent NAR profile … Continue reading

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Buyers Ask: Will the Grass Be Greener if I Get Off the Fence?

To be sure, many real estate markets across the country have been seeing housing inventory increase and home prices stabilize. Although most sellers are still seeing a very good return on their housing investment, with more than 50 percent appreciation over the past six years, some home … Continue reading

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