North Georgia Real Estate Blog
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The Contingency Domino . . . Buying or Selling a Home Contingent on the Sale of Another Home.
'Tis the dilemma of many a home seller . . . To sell, then buy, or buy, then sell? For many sellers there is the obvious "safehaven" concern. "Okay, we want to sell our house," they say,...
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Jasper Georgia Market Data Report for May & June 2010
As suggested might be the case in my previous market report, the bump in April home sale numbers for Pickens County, Georgia, may be attributable more to a rush of buyers trying to get in...
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Take Another Look! Reduced Prices on Two Great Pickens County GA Homes for Sale!
Take advantage of these bargain priced homes for sale in Pickens County GA while they last! Looking for a house that's immaculate and move-in ready? Don't miss out on this brand new home for...
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I Am A Local Real Estate Expert - Zillow Is Not
While I have nothing against Zillow personally, and make sure that my listings are on the site and available to consumers, I am reblogging a post written by Leesa Finley that I think very...
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Pickens County Georgia Land for Sale: Foreclosure and Short Sale Impacts Pricing
I wrote several months ago about the spillover effect of the weak housing market on land sales and the potential impact on pricing it may have in the future. After working with...
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Pickens County GA Real Estate Sales Statistics for March & April 2010
Perhaps the federal tax credit may have had some impact on home sales in the Jasper, Georgia, area for March and April, 2010. Perhaps not. I'm not sure we'll ever know. ...
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Yes, My Buyer Has the Money to Buy . . . Does Your Seller Have the Money to Sell?
Yes, My Buyer Has the Money to Buy . . . Does Your Seller Have the Money to Sell? Get the facts on the seller's ability to sell, before putting the home on the market! I believe it is pretty...
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Governor Purdue Signs Commendation in Recognition of Keller Williams Realty "Red Day" in Georgia.
Yesterday, Georgia Governor Sonny Purdue issued a commendation in recognition of the efforts of all Keller Williams Realty associates in Georgia, for their participation in local "Red Day" projects...
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Pickens County GA Renter Assistance Programs
Much has been said and written about the issues facing homeowner's who can no longer afford their mortgage payments, particularly since the results of this phenomenon can be clearly seen in the...
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Jasper Georgia Home Sales Data for January & February, 2010.
About the most remarkable change to listing and sales activity of homes in Pickens County Georgia for the past couple of months, is the increase in inventory. The number of homes for sale in...
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Pickens County GA Property Taxes About to Become More Transparent, Thanks to New Legislation (SB 346)
Georgia Senate Bill 346 should add more clarity to the tax process for Pickens County and counties statewide . . . On Thursday (03/11/2010), Georgia Senate Bill 346 was sent to the House for...
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Short Sale "Negotiation" in Georgia: A Violation of State Mortgage Law?
Does negotiating a short sale in Georgia bring a real estate licensee into potential conflict with the law? The Georgia Residential Mortgage Act (2009), in compliance with the federal Secure and...
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Relax and Enjoy Long Range Mountain Views . . . Listen to the Creek . . . Feel the Breeze . . . 5 Wooded Acres for Sale, Only $83,000!!!
Discover a whole new way of life . . . Escape to this wooded retreat in the rolling hills of North Georgia -- five acres overlooking a pastoral landscape of fields and distant mountains. A shady...
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Pickens County GA Real Estate Sales Data for November / December 2009: Leveling Off
Following on some gains in sales numbers in the past few months, the months of November and December appeared to reflect more of a leveling off to numbers fairly comparable to sales data for...
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Am I Just Naturally Nosy? Or Can I Just Skip All Those Annoying Questions?
Whether working with buyers or sellers, there is certain information I ask for up front. Many accept this, but there are those who seem reluctant to divulge personal details, particularly...
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Charming Country Home on Acreage for Sale in Pickens County, GA! Nearly 5 Partially Cleared Acres. . .
Charming Country Home on Acreage for Sale in Pickens County, GA! Nearly 5 Partially Cleared Acres . . . ONLY $148,000!!! Escape to the country . . . Get away from it all in this quaint, yet...
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A Happy and Prosperous New Year to All, from Pickens County GA.
A new year is upon us and I would like to take a minute to send my wishes for a prosperous and fulfilling year to all my readers, clients, friends and colleagues out there. May this year offer all...
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Jasper Georgia Home Sales Stats for September and October 2009.
While the picture remains veiled as to what the local real estate market will do in the next week, month or year, sales numbers posted for September & October of this year continue to lend...
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Bent Tree, Jasper GA Bankruptcy Sale: Gated Mountain Community Lot for Sale, only $10,000!
Bankruptcy sale! Bargain Priced Lot in Gated Mountain Community of Bent Tree GA. Picturesque residential lot for sale in the beautiful gated mountain community of Bent Tree, Georgia. A great...
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CMA's, BPO's and Appraisals: How do Lenders Use Them and Why?
BPO's, CMA's, and appraisals are all used to help different parties figure out some form of "fair market value". I think their definitions are adequately covered elsewhere -- what I am...
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Pickens County Georgia Real Estate Data: August 2009
It appears that the positive trend we had been seeing in Jasper GA home sales in the early part of the summer took a turn for the worse in August. The number of homes placed under contract or sold,...
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Jasper GA Commercial Real Estate for Sale: Large Retail / Office Space & 2/1 Rental Apartment
Free-Standing Commercial Building in Busy Location w/ Separate 2/1 Rental Residence. Excellent commercial or investment real estate opportunity in convenient Jasper GA location. Large,...
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Jasper GA Home for Sale: New Construction 4/2.5 on 1.3 Acres in Madison Ridge
New Home for Sale in Madison Ridge, Jasper GA Last new home for available sale in picturesque Madison Ridge subdivision in Jasper GA. Gorgeous, move-in ready new construction. All other...
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Jasper Georgia Home Sales, July 2009: A Good Month for Pickens County Real Estate?
As hoped for and expected, July 2009 saw a notable improvement in house sales in Jasper GA, as compared to both prior year numbers, and prior month home sale numbers, for the Pickens County...
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Pickens County Georgia: Summer Activities and Things to Do
One of the things that has made the area around Jasper and Big Canoe, GA, particularly appealing to commuters and retirees, permanent and part time residents alike, is its central position in North...
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