Newnan, GA

In our area, Newnan Georgia, December is typically one of the busiest months of the year for closing real estate transactions. I have often considered the reasons for this phenomenon, but I have not been able to quite put my finger on it.

Is it the fact that the year is dwindling down that infuses a sense of urgency? Is buying a home simply unfinished business that must be completed by years end?

Or do the holidays generate feeling of home and family and warmth that inspires would-be purchasers to take the plunge. After all, there is more talk about “home” at this time of year than any other season.

Or is it a primeval and instinctive animal force that motivates the acquisition of shelter in preparation for the onslaught of frigid weather? Are we being controlled by outside influences greater than ourselves?

Whatever the reasons, this December looks like it’s going to be another busy one. Low prices and interest rates make buying a home an attractive proposition.

And a new home sure as heck beats a B-B gun as a Christmas present!

Newnan Georgia is one of those picture postcard towns that have a central square and business storefronts that haven’t changed much in the last fifty years.

It’s a picturesque place any time of year, but even more so during the holidays. The town is decorated for the season with festive lights and other customary decorations.

And since Newnan is a great walking town, it’s a great place to meet with friends and family for dinner and a walking tour of all of the historic buildings and homes. Excellent crosswalks and traffic control makes it a safe and satisfying experience.

So plan to spend at least one night this holiday season in downtown Newnan Georgia, If you do so once, it is sure to become a holiday tradition for you and your family!

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I know that my personal experiences are anecdotal, and I am a firm believer in statistics, but I have seen a dramatic increase in the amount of activity on listings priced over $200,000 since the new $6500 tax credit went into effect November 7th.

In one case, a beautiful home that sat for months almost unnoticed suddenly had two acceptable offers within a few days of each other. And the number of showings has nearly tripled in this range.

Could this be the kick in the pants the market really needed to jump start itself to a recovery, or merely a result of some pleasant fall weather? Only time and complete data analysis will tell the true story.

But for now, I’ll just enjoy the boost in business …whatever the reason!

Even though most of their compatriots have succumbed to shortening of the days and brisk gusts of wind, there are always a few stragglers that just won’t give up!

And although it’s the middle of November and we had a tropical storm that blasted though earlier in the week, there are still some small pockets of resistors here and there.

But the clock is ticking and time is running short, but as long as there are colored autumn leaves still hanging in there, I’ll keep the camera by my side. I shot this beautiful maple at the Male Academy Museum in Newnan Georgia this afternoon.

I suspect I’ll keep up the “hunt” until Thanksgiving!