JUST LISTED!! 4566 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville, Georgia

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Private and charming log cabin in Oconee County, on 26.5 acres!

The cabin has pine flooring, a vaulted great room, two bedrooms on the main level, plus a master suite and additional bedroom in the finished basement. The property features a shared lake, creek with shoals and a perfect garden spot! A large shop building with covered parking area, plus electric for all your projects is included as well. Perfect for country living just a few minutes from town or perfect for a second home for a weekend getaway spot!

LISTED AT: $595,000

The Importance of Home Listing Photos in the Greater Athens Area

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Selecting the best photos to highlight your home

When preparing to sell your home, it can be important to capture the best of your home via the listing photos! There are several details that shouldn’t be overlooked when planning on showing your home as best it can be seen. Hannah and our team at the JWA are specialists at staging and photography of your home! Give us a call today or submit a request for contact for your custom home or sale plan.

Don’t Forget To Spring Forward in the Greater Athens Area

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Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday

(Information and photo via Keller Williams)

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00am on Sunday, March 11th. Make sure to turn your clocks ahead one hour. It can also be a good idea to check the batteries on your smoke detectors this time of year. Follow our blog for additional monthly home maintenance hints in the greater Athens area!

Greater Athens Area Golf Tournament to Benefit the Athens Community Council on Aging

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Support the ACCA with a day of golf in Athens!

You’re invited to a golf tournament at the UGA Golf Course to benefit the Athens Community Council on Aging. Registration begins at 11am with lunch at 12pm and 1pm Shotgun start. Teams of 4 are $400 and additional sponsorships are available! At Jennifer Westmorleand & Associates, we’re happy to be the presenting sponsor of this event!
 
Entry Includes free range balls, lunch, and scoring party dinner plus prizes, with proceeds of the event benefiting the ACCA. Invite friends and join us for a day or fun for a wonderful cause! Registration form below, or contact us for more information.

How Much is my Home Worth in the Greater Athens Area

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Are you ready to sell your home?

(Information and photo via Keller Williams)

If you’re considering selling your home, you’re probably interested in one big question – How much is your property worth?

Determining the market value of your home is complex and working with a local market expert like me can help you determine the right price to get you top dollar when you’re ready to sell.  Whether you’re looking to move quickly or just want to explore your options, we are happy to help. We can provide you with a customized home value plan for your individual home. Simply click here and provide some basic information. We’ll provide you with a custom home valuation guide.

Interested in learning more, but not quite ready to buy or sell? Submit a request for contact or give us a call today so we can discuss our current greater Athens area real estate market and the value of your home – 706-389-9953.

SOLD U SO!! 3301 Brockton Road, Jefferson, Georgia

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Completely updated home on private 5 acres!

3301 Brockton Rd offers all new flooring and updated baths! There is a great room with stone fireplace, keeping room, formal dining room, spacious kitchen with breakfast room and a large owner’s suite with private porch access.

The home also features a large deck, detached carport, storage building and some fencing.

*Listing agent is related to seller.

LISTED AT: $265,000 SOLD

 

SOLD U SO!! 459 Little Oak Street, Athens, Georgia

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Great for investor or owner occupant!

Cute 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage. Minutes to UGA and downtown.
Fresh interior and exterior paint, hardwood floors, and new lighting fixtures.

LISTED AT: $150,000 SOLD

 

 

7 Home Care Tips February 2018 in the Greater Athens Area

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You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year.

(Information via Keller Williams)

This month, be sure to:

  1. 1. Clean the vent duct for your clothes dryer. Fires created by clogged dryer vents are one of the most common causes of house fires.
  2. 2. Test your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.
  3. 3. Make sure you and your family members know the location of all gas shut-off valves.
  4. 4. Examine your thermostat. Clean the heat sensor, contact points, and contacts; check your thermometer’s accuracy and replace if necessary.
  5. 5. Pull out your refrigerator and clean behind the unit. Be sure to clean off the coils.
  6. 6. Replace or clean furnace filters.
  7. 7. Check your fire extinguishers. Refill or replace as needed.
  8. Thinking about buying or selling your next dream home? We’d be happy to help with the process! Give us a call today, or submit a request for contact. We’ll provide you with a customized purchase or sale plan for your home in the greater Athens area,

This Month in Real Estate February 2018

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Learn about current market trends, and what’s going on in your neighborhood

(Information and graphics via Keller Williams)

 

Interested in what’s going on in your neighborhood in the Greater Athens area? Give us a call today, or submit a request for contact. We’d be happy to provide you with a custom home valuation guide and home sale or purchase plan.

February 2018 Market Update decorative image Monthly VideoAccording to the National Association of REALTORS®, existing home sales slipped slightly in December. Looking at the entirety of 2017, a modest 1.1 percent increase was posted. While housing demand remains high in many parts of the country, the limited number of available homes for sale has significantly stunted overall growth.
   Interest Rates decorative image   Monthly VideoAccording to Freddie Mac, 30-year fixed rates rose from 3.99 percent to 4.15 percent. This rate remains well below the historical average of 8.90 percent.
   Home Sales decorative image   Home Sales Graph   The National Association of REALTORS® reported home sales at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of approximately 5.6 million homes during the month of December. This was a decrease of 3.6 percent from November and an increase of 1.1 percent from December of last year.
   Home Prices decorative image   Home Price Graph   The median home price decreased to $246,800 in December, which was down 0.2 percent from November and up 5.8 percent from December of last year. The median home price has increased by approximately $13,500 in the past year alone.
   Inventory decorative image   Inventory Graph   There was a 3.2-month supply of housing inventory in December, which was an 8.6 percent decrease from November. The total number of available homes for sale has decreased by 11.1 percent compared to December of last year.
 decorative image   Brought to you by KW Research. For additional graphs and details, please see the This Month in Real Estate PowerPoint Report.The opinions expressed in This Month in Real Estate are intended to supplement opinions on real estate expressed by local and national media, local real estate agents and other expert sources. You should not treat any opinion expressed on This Month in Real Estate as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy, but only as an expression of opinion. Keller Williams Realty, Inc., does not guarantee and is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of information, and provides said information without warranties of any kind. All information presented herein is intended and should be used for educational purposes only. Nothing herein should be construed as investment advice. You should always conduct your own research and due diligence and obtain professional advice before making any investment decision. All investments involve some degree of risk. Keller Williams Realty, Inc., will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on information contained in This Month in Real Estate.

Real Estate on the River Country Financial Athens

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Pet Insurance, Community Fundraisers and More

In this week’s segment of Team JWA’s Real Estate on the River, Brandon with Team JWA talks with Greg Simpson of Country Financial about pet insurance, upcoming community events and fundraisers, and more! Be sure to follow our JWA blog to be the first to see the next Real Estate on the River! Interested in purchasing your next dream home or ready to move? Submit a request for contact or give us a call today!