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7 May Home Care Hints in the Greater Athens area

7 Tasks for the month of May to help maintain your home

You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year (information via Keller Williams). This month, be sure to:

1. Check all decks, patios, porches, stairs and railings for loose members and deterioration.
2. Check plumbing shut-off valves. Ensure that they turn off and on freely.
3. Service your kitchen disposal by grinding several cups of ice cubes.
4. Check vents, louvers and chimneys for bird nests and squirrels.
5. Check your sprinkler system for leaky valves and exposed lines.
6. Inspect your home’s exterior siding for mildew. Scrub off as necessary.
7. Check your air conditioning unit and have it serviced before summer temperatures arrive.

As always, I appreciate referrals from my friends and past clients. If you know of anyone who is looking to buy or sell real estate, please send them my way! Interested in buying or selling your next home? Submit a request for contact or just give us a call!

This Month in Real Estate May 2018

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Interested in what’s going on in your Greater Athens area neighborhood too?

Your “This Month in Real Estate” update for May 2018 is here! Would you like more information on what’s going on with your home in the greater Athens area? Submit a request for contact, or give us a call today! Information via Keller Williams.

May 2018 Market Update

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, existing home sales inched up for the second consecutive month in March in spite of insufficient inventory in many parts of the country. The ongoing strain on available homes has kept housing growth at a slower pace than that of last year.

Interest Rates

According to Freddie Mac, 30-year fixed rates rose from 4.45 percent to 4.47 percent. This rate remains well below the historical average of 8.90 percent.

Home Sales

The National Association of REALTORS® reported home sales at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of approximately 5.6 million homes during the month of March. This was an increase of 1.1 percent from February and a decrease of 1.2 percent from March of last year.

Home Prices

The median home price increased to $250,400 in March, which was up 3.9 percent from February and up 5.8 percent from March of last year. The median home price has increased by approximately $13,800 in the past year alone.

Inventory

There was a 3.6-month supply of housing inventory in March, which was an increase of 5.9 percent from February. The total number of available homes for sale has decreased by 5.3 percent compared to March of last year.

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Real Estate on the River Athens – ACCA and JWA Part 2

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Team JWA’s Brandon Talks with Kelli from the ACCA

Learn more about the Meals on Wheels for Pets program at the Athens Community Council on Aging in part two of Real Estate on the River ACCA. We’re happy to be a part of this program and more going on at the ACCA. Look for Jennifer Westmoreland & Associates as sponsors of the ACCA RetroProm 2018! coming up this Friday at The Foundry, featuring The Highballs!

Jennifer Westmoreland & Associates
Keller Williams Realty Greater Athens
706-389-9953 / 706-316-2900

1061 Moss Creek Drive, Watkinsville Georgia

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Almost 5 Acres!

This gorgeous wooded lot is conveniently located in Oconee County estate neighborhood, Moss Creek– just minutes to everything Athens and Oconee has to offer.

Can build to suit, so bring your plans!

LISTED AT: $165,000

1050 Moss Creek Terrace, Watkinsville, Georgia

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This gorgeous wooded lot is conveniently located in Oconee County estate neighborhood, Moss Creek– just minutes to everything Athens and Oconee has to offer. 1.17 acres!

Can build to suit, so bring your plans!

LISTED AT: 150,000

1021 Moss Creek Terrace, Watkinsville, Georgia

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This gorgeous wooded lot is conveniently located in Oconee County estate neighborhood, Moss Creek– just minutes to everything Athens and Oconee has to offer. 1 acre!

Can build to suit, so bring your plans!

LISTED AT: 150,000

Doing the Homework on Athens Area Schools

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How the neighborhood school can help your home value!

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Even if you don’t have school-aged children, school ratings can have a significant impact on the value of a home. Often, homes that are located within the boundaries of highly rated schools will be highly sought after.

As we search for your new home, we’ll take into account the following:
If you’re a parent, nearby school ratings will likely be a primary concern for you. By supplying you with details on school characteristics and ratings, we’ll make sure you have all of the information you need to make the best decision for your family.
Schools and school districts that show significant ratings improvements over time or areas in which new schools are currently under development could increase the value of nearby homes. This could be an opportunity to find a home that possibly will appreciate quickly.
Our interviews with past clients and members of our community on their firsthand experience with local schools will give you detailed insights and a complete understanding of a school’s quality.

Our commitment to thorough research and analysis of schools is the key to finding your new home.

Contact us today to begin your home search.

13 Ways to Help Your Home Sell Faster

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13 easy updates by room to improve your home’s appearance

Getting ready to sell your home, or looking for ways to update the appearance to attract more potential buyers? There are several changes and updates you can make by room that may help sell your home in the greater Athens area faster! Below are 13 easy ways to update your home, room by room, to enhance the appearance to a potential buyer. Would you like more information or a customized plan to sell your home? Give us a call or submit a request for contact and we’ll work with you to create a customized marketing plan for your home.

Information via Keller Williams.

In the Bedrooms:

Create a master suite effect in your decorating.
Depersonalize bedrooms and decorate in a neutral scheme.
Make sure that the beds are made and the linens are clean.
Organize your closets, remove unnecessary items and put them in storage.

In the Bathrooms:

Do no leave towels around and wipe down the sinks and shower areas after each use.
Re-caulk the tub if the caulk is not sparkling white.
Repair or replace broken tiles in the shower/tub.
Replace shower curtains and keep them clean.
Put out fresh towels and decorative soaps.

In the Kitchen:

Microwave a small dish of vanilla twenty minutes before a showing and place it in an out of the way place.
Highlight an eat-in-area in your kitchen with a table set for dinner.
The kitchen and bathrooms should always be spotlessly clean.
Expand your counter space by removing small appliances.

SOLD U SO!! 545 Caldwell Circle, Athens, Georgia

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Great Eastside location near the UGA Vet school!

The home offers one level with a great room with fireplace, formal living room and dining room, plus a partially finished basement. The home also features a screened porch and fenced rear yard.

~~LISTED AT: $165,000~~ SOLD