Monthly Archives: October 2009

Why you could use a Realtor v.2.5 and other Whitticisms

It never fails, when I decide to chat on the Zillow or Trulia advice section of their sites and acknowledge that I am one of “those” Realtor people I am generally reminded more times than not from the DIY’s that … Continue reading

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Real Estate Report Cards; It’s been 8 months, are you getting better presence Online?

Way, way back in February of this year I blogged about a service I found that offered Real Estate Marketing Report Cards.  Ouch. This could be touchy.  Not really, if you are a “pro” at gaining online presence in your … Continue reading

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Home Affordability; Need a Calulator? Got one

After doing some research into free online calculators, I have found that there are a number of free tools to help potential home buyers decide how much home they can afford to buy.  What seems to be the biggest question … Continue reading

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Athens GA Months Supply of Housing Inventory

Report Date: Oct 10, 2009 Source: Georgia MLS Closed Transactions:        12 Months 6 Months 3 Months Months Supply on Market:       16.1          12.8         14.4 *Note* 4-6 Months … Continue reading

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U.S. Homebuyers Pay Closer to Listing Price in August; Still Negotiating Thousands in Discounts

So says a press release from Zillow this morning.  The really disappointing thing for me is that I can’t find in any of their MSA’s (metro statistical areas) a city within 50 miles of Athens.  Even after going on their … Continue reading

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Athens, GA Homes; Recent Sales off the Hot Sheet, Market Update

Athens Home Sales last 30 days (77 listings) Low High Average Median Total List Price $23,950 $819,900 $161,321 $134,900 $12,421,732 Selling Price $6,050 $737,000 $148,877 $128,000 $11,463,538 List/Sold(%) 17.79% 108.89% 88.87% 95.24% – Days on Market 28 1531 216 134 … Continue reading

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How are Home Buyers Searching; Hot Keywords

Top Search Results over the Past 30 Days in the Greater Athens area; best places to live in georgia 2009 www.athens classic properties.com athens georgia housing under 200,000 in athens georgia lane creek athens ga foreclosures in athens ga www.athensareaforeclosures.com … Continue reading

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Athens area Housing Inventory by Subdivision and Neighborhood

One statistic stands out in the housing market with a foreboding shadow over it and no one can predict its’ end, or reduction for that matter. That statistic is “Months of Housing Supply” or Inventory.  This is the death knell … Continue reading

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