As I have mentioned before, Athens is a very unique town for many reasons. It is a small city but it has a lot to offer. There are great restaurants, good shopping, great music, and of course there are numerous events in town throughout the year. But in terms of real estate, Athens is unique … Read More
Athens is a great community that is driven by our wonderful university. As I have mentioned before, the university brings many different people to Athens which helps create a unique population here in town. Even though Athens is geographically small there are many different areas one can choose to live. Each one of these areas … Read More
The last 5 years have been a little crazy for real estate all over the country. And Athens, GA serves a prime example of what was good and what was bad. I am sure you can remember what it was like 5 years ago. Our economy was in full recession which was created by the … Read More
Previously, I posted a blog that addressed investment real estate for beginners. In general, I wanted to outline some key things to consider when purchasing real estate as an investment. Now I would I like to delve a little more into determining a value for investment property. Value and price are obviously important components of … Read More
You may or may not be aware, but a proposal to rezone a tract of land on Springdale was recently denied here in Athens. The property is located at 348 Springdale street(pictured) right in front of Stanton Way and adjacent to the end of Rocksprings. Currently, there are two existing houses and a tennis court … Read More
Investing in real estate is an absolute must for any person or family. At the bare minimum, you need to own your home and not rent. There are too many advantages to owning real estate, and if you don’t take advantage it can hurt you in the long run. People invest in real estate for … Read More
Part 1: Finding an Agent The first thing to do when buying a property is to find a well-qualified real estate expert to help you with the process. It is always fun to look for houses on the IPad or smart phone, and really it is ok to go ahead and do that when you … Read More
In Athens, August marks the return of the student population. I have lived and worked in Athens for 16 years and one thing has always bothered me regarding our student population. I don’t think they are too loud. I don’t think they drink too much, and I don’t think they are a nuisance. But I … Read More
Most everyone has heard that the three most important things when it comes to real estate are location, location, location. In reality it is true, true, true. We all understand that real estate in Beverly Hills or Manhattan is generally worth more than real estate in Nebraska. But this principle usually applies to even the … Read More
