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Kathleen Georgia 31047 Real Estate Market Report – Feb 2012

03-13-12

Anita Clark Realtor® Warner Robins Homes for Sale ~ Warner Robins Real Estate ~

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Office: (478) 953-8595 x227

Mobile: (478) 960-8055
Secondary: (478) 960-8055

Kathleen Georgia 31047 Real Estate Market Report – Feb 2012

Breaking the numbers down tells us that Kathleen Georgia is an upscale Houston County Georgia community, homes sell relatively quickly, sellers are getting close to full price, sales are steady, and buyers have plenty of homes to choose from.

With an average sales price of nearly $202k, days-on-market of 87 days for homes that sold, sales price to list price ratio of 97.56%, 9 sales per month, and 8+ months of inventory available, both buyers and sellers can thrive in the Kathleen Georgia real estate market.

Real estate is local, and in Kathleen Georgia, homes are selling! Employing the services of a Realtor who knows the area and understands the Kathleen real estate market is invaluable.

For a complete list of available Kathleen Georgia Homes For Sale, visit Kathleen Homes for Sale or call me at (478) 960-8055 so we can discuss your housing needs.

Statistics represent ONLY non-foreclosure, single family homes in Kathleen Georgia, for Mar 2011 – Feb 2012 (Source: CGMLS).

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Why Pictures are important in a listing

03-13-12

Charlie Ragonesi Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros

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Office: (706) 579-1098

Mobile: (706) 579-1098

NAR and major sites all do studies of how long people look at a listing. The time is in seconds but if you have pictures , and I mean good pictures of your listing and a lot of them folks will linger longer.

Today I had rather an interesting experience. I was showing a home in Big Canoe to some folks. This was their first time in Big Canoe. As we were in the house the wife said, " I have been in this home before ! I recognize this art work" Now I am thinking, they said they had never been in Big Canoe before what gives? The husband said you have been in this home virtually.

The wife had seen it on line and the quality of the pictures were good enough for her to recognize the interior. This created a feeling of familiarity and ease. It made the showing go very well

We at All Mountain Realty do at least 25 pictures( the max for our MLS) as well as use virtual tours and a professional photographer. Why? Because we want folks to know our properties and see them. Pictures may be low tech but they are critical to your listings.

Tate House

The picture above is of the pink marble Tate house. Looking at this picture wouldn't you want to know more? It is NOT for sale but it is beautiful

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Lake Oconee Georgia property taxes

03-13-12

Jeanne Dufort, Madison and Lake Oconee GA

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Office: (706) 342-1440

Mobile: (770) 330-9040

When researching a new place to live, its important to understand how local property taxes are assessed.

Here in Georgia. each county, municipality, and local school board sets the millage rate - which is best understood as "how many dollars per $1000 in taxable value" will you have to pay.

But wait! Its not that simple. You see, in Georgia, we begin with the county tax assessor setting a "fair market value" for each property. The Fair Market Value represents a reasonable idea of what your property might sell for if recent sales of similar properties are taken into account. The Fair Market Value gets multiplied by 40%, to get the value to which the millage rate is applied.

So if the Fair Market Value of your property is $100,000 and the millage rate is 25mils - your calculation will be $100,000 x 40%, or $40,000 divided by $1000 times 25, or $1,000.

Some properties or owners may qualify for special tax breaks - disabled veterans, for example, or limited income seniors. In some counties, there are tax breaks available to for just a portion of your taxes - some offer senior tax abatements for school taxes, for example. Its important to check with the local tax assessor to see if you qualify for any special property tax breaks.

There are three counties adjoining Lake Oconee:

Morgan - 2011 mil rate is 24.875, or $995 per $100K of fair market value

Greene - 2011 mil rate is about 17.638 (varies by local fire district), or $705 per $100K of fair market value

Putnam - 2011 mil rate is 16.8, or $672 per $100K of fair market value

Finding a home you love, in a community thats a great fit, and at a price that suits your budget will always be the most important criteria when choosing your next home - so don't fall into the trap of making a BIG decision on just one criteria like local property tax rates.

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Jackson's on Lake Sinclair- you can take your boat or your car

03-13-12

Tammy Lankford- lake sinclair (central Georgia)

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Office: (706) 485-9668

Mobile: (478) 456-5161
Secondary: (706) 485-0905

If you live on Lake Sinclair it's always an adventure to take the boat to dinner. Jackson's on Lake Sinclair is the place to go for that. If you arrive to the dock by boat they will take you across the parking lot in a golf cart.

There's wonderful dining on the porch that is nice this time of year. Live entertainment in the bar on Friday and Saturday night. Trivia on Wednesday nights. They also have a private meeting room that seats up to 50.

I generally find something on the menu and JUST HAVE THAT every time I eat at a place, but I'm trying to change that about myself and be more adventurous. And if you like pasta, you really must try the Lobster & Crab Carbonara Pasta. The word awesome falls so short. The other night my Donald had a 24 oz. Ribeye and had to take some home because he just couldn't eat it all. Oh and their loaded homemade chips are a great way to start your meal. And being the southern girl I am, their braised collards make a great side.

Make sure to sign up for the weekly email. There are specials, the let you know who the weekly live entertainment will be in the bar. You can also "LIKE" Jackson's facebook page to keep up with specials and what's happening. And chances are that if you are enjoying dinner there one evening Will Jarriel, the owner, will stop by your table to chat and make sure you meal is perfect. Please tell him that Tammy recommended Jackson's.

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4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home in Dahlonega For Rent

03-13-12

Alan Grizzle

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Office: (706) 867-7096

Mobile: (706) 344-7096

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4 be3droom 3 Bath Home For Rent in Dahlonega Georg

$1,100.00

360 Yellow Bluff Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533

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4 Bed, 3.0 Bath
2408 SF
Tour # 2720993

This 4 bedroom 3 Bath home is just about a 10 minute drive from North Georgia College and downtown Dahlonega. It also has easy access to Ga. 400. The home is in great condition and comes with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. In addition to the bedrooms there is an office. It is on a 2 acre lot with a nice pond and stream. Rent is $1100 per month, there is a $1,100 security deposit and a $30 application fee. We do pull credit. No pets, No Smokers.	For more information, please contact:
	Alan Grizzle Chestatee Real Estate Dahlonega, GA 706-867-0196 706-344-7096 Cell 706-864-0367 Fax

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