Athens GA Home Prices and Inflation

Success Realty Inflation InfoDid 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 still historically low.

If you already own a home, the increasing value actually acts as a hedge against inflation and can be one of the best protects against rising prices.

There are a lot of factors that have contributed to the real estate market conditions we have right now in Athens, GA.  These include construction delays, inventory levels being at an all time low, supply line issues, and increasing mortgage rates and inflation.

Every potential buyer and seller of real estate has different needs and motivations, although the market may look in flux right now it can still be a good time to buy or sell in our area.  First time buyers have opportunities coming again to get affordable housing, now is the time to get ready.  Our Success Realty agents stand ready to help you navigate this market and have real estate success stories.

 

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At Success Realty, we think number 6 is really important! 🙂  We will never “just tell you  what you want to hear” or not tell you the truth!

If you are considering selling a home in the Athens, GA area including the surrounding counties – call us today at 706-543-1553 to see how we can help you with your real estate Success Story!

 

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Athens, GA Dog Friendly Dining! Square One Fish Company!

Where can you dine with your dogs in Athens, GA?

We’ve had to search out the most friendly dog dining in Athens, GA.  Why? Well, Bo the Boston Terrier is absolutely devastated  when we go to dinner without him.

David and Bo at Square One

Square One Fish Company has a huge outdoor patio with plenty of seating for fur babies and their families.  Spring is soon to arrive in the Athens, GA area and we are getting you ready for outdoor Dog Friendly Dining in Athens, GA with all of Bo’s favorite to be featured over the next several weeks

The “Tuna with a Strawberry Jalapeno Sauce” is highly recommended by Bo.  He’s also pretty partial to shrimp anyway Chef Joe prepares it.

– Square One Fish Company is located at 414 N Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601, you can check out the menu here!

And follow Square One Fish Company on Facebook for news and super specials!

Let us know where you dog’s favorite outdoor dining spot in Athens, GA is…..Bo is ready and willing to try them all!

Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Success Realty in Athens,GA

Bo highly recommends the Tuna with a Strawberry Jalepeno sauce.  He’s also pretty partial to shrimp anyway Chef Joe prepares it.

 

Square One Fish Company has a huge outdoor patio with plenty of seating for fur babies and their families.  Spring is soon to arrive in the Athens, GA area and we are getting you ready for outdoor Dog Friendly Dining in Athens, GA with all of Bo’s favorite to be featured over the next several weeks.

 

So if you are looking for a great restaurant in Athens, GA that allows dog to dine outside – Square One Fish Company is located at 414 N Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601, you can check out the menu here!

And follow Square One Fish Company on Facebook for news and super specials!

Let us know where you dog’s favorite outdoor dining spot in Athens, GA is…..Bo is ready and willing to try them all!

Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker Success Realty

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Spring Market in Athens, GA Area…Hot, Hot, Hot!

According to the GA Association of REALTORS®   “The sun is shining brighter for longer, the birds are chirping a bit louder and people have a renewed spring in their step. And then there’s
the climate. Home buyers and sellers are readying themselves for an exciting Spring market.”

 

Real Estate Market statistics for GA 2-2013

In the Athens GA metro area we are seeing low inventory, multiple offers, and homes in good condition selling near, at, & above list prices.  The real estate market is definitely on the upswing!

Happy Spring!

Loving Me Some Spring cw Michelle De 2011

 

Georgia Real Estate Market News

Per CoreLogic home prices in GA have risen 2-4% over the prior 12 months when you include “distressed sales”. Even better news – when you remove the “distressed sale”, prices have risen 4-6% over the prior 12 months (September 2011-September 2012)

 

Core Logic map

Core Logic map