Did you know that real estate investments can protect you from inflation?  While higher prices can can cause some negative effects you lower the loan to value of your debt & increase equity, but payments remain the same as long as you have a fixed rate mortgage. Inflation is not good news for buyers looking to get into the market and buy a home right this minute, but overall interest rates are...

NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY is on MAY 20 to bring awareness to the countless number of amazing dogs in shelters around the country who deserve a second chance at a forever home.   We'd love to help you and your furry family members with all your real estate needs! Thinking about selling your Athens, GA area home?  Click here to get up to the date market info!   Looking for your home sweet home in or...

We love to help our Athens, GA area clients have real estate success stories!  Here are a few of our recent home buyers and home sellers! Rebecca sold this fabulous intown Athens, GA cottage on Nantahala Ave.  This seller was able to continue his investment strategy and make some important moves with this sale. Misty sold this classic home in Elberton, GA.  Her buyers first saw it by a Facetime...

Usually we think of "home" as a shelter, a place of refuge.  Homes are more than that though...they are a touchstone...a marker of times in our lives.  Shifts in our lives.  When you buy or sell a home it often marks the end of one thing and the beginning of another thing. Whether it is a new job, relationship, arrival, or a time of simply changing we want to help you turn the page on your new...

Every day I look in the MLS and see homes that have been on the market for over 90 days and are just not selling in hot markets.  So I got to thinking about what are the top reasons your home may not be selling.   1. IT'S OVERPRICED! To be clear, an overpriced home is the #1 reason a home won't sell. We often times want our homes to be worth a lot more than we may see based on the...

This year there are PLENTY of opportunities to celebrate on and around Independence Day ~ July 4th with fireworks and festivals in and around Athens, GA!   Here are dates and details for festivals, celebrations, and fireworks coming up in 2017!   Saturday June 24, 2017 - City of Jefferson Freedom Festival 5pm until 10pm.  "The Jefferson Freedom Festival will be bigger than ever this year with...

Are you an Athens, GA area homeowner considering selling your home?  The market is hot, hot, and I mean hot!  With interest rates at an all time low for buyers, the market has turned into a feeding frenzy, and home sales are skyrocketing in prices. In such a high demand, Athens GA and the surrounding area are a seller's market, homes are selling for record breaking prices, which means...

Thinking about buying a new home soon? Make sure your credit is in order!  There's no more important time to work on your credit score than when you're about to apply for a mortgage for a new home. Improving your credit can save you a ton of money-we're talking about thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. Here are the actions you can take that will have a notable impact on your...

At Success Realty, we've know it for years, but now it is official ~ Athens, Georgia has been named in "The 24 Coolest Towns in the USA - 2017" list by Matador network. In spite of Athens-Clarke County being one of the fastest growing counties in the country last year, the small town vibe can still be felt here, which is one of the things that makes our Athens special and a fabulous place to call...

  Make the Most of that First Impression,  a well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome prospects. So does a freshly painted – or at least freshly scrubbed – front door. Rake leaves in the Fall. Plant flowers in the spring. Clean & Neutral Sells the Fastest! Here’s your chance to clean up in real estate. If your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is...