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03-31-08

Scott Nichols

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The media has been spreading some good news for us in Athens, GA.

The Athens Banner Herald had an article published on February 28 that confirms that Athens will be ahead of the rest of the state in economic growth this year. More specifically the article states that we should have DOUBLE the rate of academic growth vs. the rest of the state. Read the rest of the article here.

Even more news: According to the March edition of Atlanta Magazine: Athens & its nearby town of Watkinsville are in the top ten for price change in the state AND increase in number of homes sold in 2007 vs. 2006. This data was provided to Atlanta Magazine by Smart Numbers and data is listed below:

Athens Zip Code 30601 saw an average home price increase from 2006 to 2007 of 12%
Athens Zip Code 30606 saw an increase in the number of homes sold 23.1% from 2006 to 2007
Watkinsville Zip Code 30677 saw its number of homes sold increase 10.1% from 2006 to 2007

Even though the mainstream media may Doom and Gloom the economy and home sales data---it seems Athens, GA can overcome!

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Athens Georgia Economy - More Positive News!

03-13-08

Michelle DeRepentigny, *Broker * Athens, GA

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Recession Map from Moody's Economy via USA Today

More good news: Although Georgia as a state is still designated as "At Risk", USA Today reports Athens, Georgia as an "expansion area"! The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight reports a 2.6% gain for home values in Georgia in 2007.

USA Today reminds us that "Businesses and consumers not in areas most affected by the housing boom and bust are not escaping the effects of the housing slump entirely...", mostly due to tightening in the availability of mortgage money due to high forelcosure and secondary lender closures.

Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker - Success Realty - Athens Georgia

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Athens Georgia - No Recession Here!

03-08-08

Michelle DeRepentigny, *Broker * Athens, GA

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Easy Economics from Success Realty Athens Georgia It's been an interesting few weeks in the mortgage market with rates fluctuating and the scary, but thankfully temporary, disappearance of 100% financing in Georgia due to being rated a "declining market" for the entire state by several risk management (PMI) companies. However, spring market is just around the corner and happily, buyers are leaving their winter hibernation behind and starting to search for homes in Athens, Georgia.

In a recently released report from Georgia State University's Economic Forecasting Center, it's predicted that Athens, Georgia will avoid a full recession this year and grow at twice the rate of the rest of the state of Georgia.

It's predicted that Athens will add 1.6% more jobs than the rest of the state's predicted 0.8%. The growth can be attributed in a large part to the stability that the University of Georgia brings to the Athens metro area.

Real Estate and Housing has remained mostly stable in the Athens, Georgia area as documented by Success Realty in our most recent Athens Georgia real estate market statistics.

As for the rest of the state: At the Georgia Economic Outlook luncheon held in Atlanta in Deccember 2007, Dean Robert T. Sumichrast of the Univeristy of Georgia's Terry College of Business stated "Our economy is still growing, but what appeared to be a soft landing for Georgia's economy has morphed into a protracted landing -- characterized by considerable turbulence."

Ken Heaghney, Georgia's official state economist told state leaders at a meeting of the House and Senate Appropriations committees in January that "We're expecting ... Georgia could do no worse than the U.S. as a whole, and probably better". He went on to assure state leaders any recession should be mild, and the economy could turn around as soon as the middle of the year.

If you would like to see what is available for sale in the Athens Georgia and surrounding area real estate market, please search our IDX via the multiple listing service, just click on the "search for homes" button below.

706-207-2502 cell 706-543-1553 office

For more information about homes for sale and real estate in Athens, GA or to request a Relocation Package by mail for Athens, GA and the surrounding areas , please visit our website at Success Realty or email Michelle DeRepentigny at Michelle@SuccessRealtyGa.com for more information.

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Athens Georgia Relocation Package

03-04-08

Michelle DeRepentigny, *Broker * Athens, GA

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"Dawg House" The Athens Association of REALTORS sponsored this bulldawg located at the Athens Georgia Welcome Center Congratulations on your decision to consider relocating to Athens, Georgia - "The Classic City of the South".

Georgia may be best know for the "5 P's" - peaches, peanuts, pine trees, poultry, and pecans, but I know that Athens has something for everyone. Whether your are looking for the diverse cultural opportunities that the University of Georgia brings to Athens or outdoor recreation opportunities for young families and retirees...you'll find it in Athens!

Athens Georgia tree that owns itself and 8 feet all the way around its base Athens, Georgia has two unique residents that no one else can claim:

The tree that owns itself, actually the son of the tree The only double barreled cannon in the world is located in Athens Georgia has now inherited the lot!

The only double barrel cannon in the world -

We hope you will consider joining our two especially unique residents in calling Athens, Georgia home!

To help you plan you visit or move to Athens we have put together a series of information articles, and of course you are welcome to contact me for any additional information you may be looking for!

What Others Say About Athens Georgia is a quick glance at what Athens is famous for including ranking and rewards the city has received and what Athens is famous for being home to.

Our Athens Georgia Link Guide points you to an extensive list of restaurants, museums, county information, visitor info, transportation information, hospitals, and more.

Much careful research is involved in Choosing Athens Georgia Neighborhoods visit here for school information, crime statistics, environmental facts, demographics, and housing market reports.

Athens, Georgia was rated the second safest city in Georgia and here you can find detailed Athens Georgia Area Crime Statistics by tables and maps.

Housing statistics in Athens Georgia - all you questions answered

Fortunately, the housing market in Athens has remained very stable, take a look at the Athens Georgia Housing Market Statistics for 2006 versus 2007.

Are you interested in a unique visit to Athens? Explore staying in at one of our Athens Area Bed & Breakfast Inns!

Athens Georgia Farmers Markets

Georgia is famous for fresh fruits and vegetables! Seasonal and year round Farmers Markets abound in Athens, Georgia!

There is always something fun going on in Athens! Take a look at some of the photo fun of things we've Seen In Athens Georgia lately!

We hope to hope you celebrate finding the perfect Athens Georgia home and maybe we can enjoy lunch at My Favorite Athens Georgia Restaurant while we're shopping.

I'd like to take a moment to introduce myself. I'm Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker of Success Realty and a Relocation Services Specialist. Perhaps most importantly, I'm a native of Athens, Georgia and ideally suited to help you relocate to this area.

We'd love to help you make the decision to move to Athens, Georgia!

If you would like to see what is available for sale in the Athens Georgia and surrounding area real estate market, please search our IDX via the multiple listing service, just click on the "search for homes" button below.

706-207-2502 cell 706-543-1553 office

For more information about homes for sale and real estate in Athens, GA or to request a Relocation Package by mail for Athens, GA and the surrounding areas , please visit our website at Success Realty or email Michelle DeRepentigny at Michelle@SuccessRealtyGa.com for more information.

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Athens Georgia: Crime Statistics - Including surrounding counties!

02-28-08

Michelle DeRepentigny, *Broker * Athens, GA

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police "Athens-Clarke County had been named the second safest city in Georgia, behind only the metropolitan Atlanta community of Roswell, in the Kansas-based Morgan Quitno Press annual ranking. The ranking, based on FBI crime statistics, further noted that Athens-Clarke is the 136th safest city in the country, up significantly from last year's 158th-place showing." Published in the Athens Banner-Herald on 11/06/06

Georgia's Sex Offender Registry Page

Information on crime statistics in the Athens, GA metro including the counties of Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Jackson, Madison & Oconee:

GBI Crime Statistics for Clarke County during 2005

Number of crimes by offense
Month	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Burglary	Larceny	Vehicle Theft
January	1	5	8	15	94	377	27
February	0	3	7	16	60	345	25
March	0	3	8	17	55	400	31
April	1	3	10	15	74	408	25
May	1	3	13	18	114	360	30
June	0	6	16	18	93	377	28
July	0	4	8	10	118	379	29
August	2	3	14	15	97	341	37
September	1	5	13	20	80	405	47
October	0	3	15	14	79	444	29
November	0	4	25	31	181	830	73
December	0	3	14	8	120	361	24
Total	6	45	151	197	1165	5027	405

View crimes on a map for Athens-Clarke County

GBI Crime Statistics for Barrow County during 2005

Number of crimes by offense
Month	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Burglary	Larceny	Vehicle Theft
January	0	0	0	33	33	100	18
February	1	1	1	24	32	105	17
March	0	1	2	31	38	89	23
April	0	1	2	35	53	125	14
May	0	1	3	27	47	139	11
June	0	4	3	56	42	95	10
July	0	0	2	49	58	129	12
August	0	2	7	49	42	131	19
September	0	0	1	56	40	135	21
October	1	10	5	53	31	136	22
November	0	1	3	55	50	96	15
December	0	0	2	54	47	130	15
Total	2	21	31	522	513	1410	197

View a very detailed report on Barrow County Crimes from theirr Sherrif's Department

GBI Crime Statistics for Jackson County during 2005

Number of crimes by offense
Month	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Burglary	Larceny	Vehicle Theft
January	0	0	2	3	42	69	13
February	0	0	3	1	15	52	9
March	0	0	0	4	16	62	9
April	0	1	1	11	28	76	10
May	0	0	1	7	35	82	9
June	0	1	0	9	31	61	5
July	0	1	1	16	38	63	11
August	0	0	0	9	28	79	6
September	0	2	1	16	42	83	8
October	0	0	1	18	36	112	13
November	0	3	0	10	24	71	14
December	0	0	0	13	31	75	5
Total	0	8	10	117	366	885	112

GBI Crime Statistics for Madison County during 2005

Number of crimes by offense
Month	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Burglary	Larceny	Vehicle Theft
January	0	0	0	2	4	44	5
February	0	0	0	3	7	26	3
March	0	0	2	0	7	38	3
April	0	0	0	1	4	30	2
May	0	0	1	2	1	64	3
June	0	0	1	7	7	45	6
July	0	0	0	0	1	7	1
August	0	0	0	4	5	51	5
September	0	0	1	9	12	51	0
October	0	0	3	8	7	50	7
November	0	0	1	9	4	48	4
December	0	0	1	8	6	48	2
Total	0	0	10	53	65	502	41

GBI Crime Statistics for Oconee County during 2005

Number of crimes by offense
Month	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Burglary	Larceny	Vehicle Theft
January	0	1	0	1	6	31	8
February	0	0	0	1	9	26	4
March	0	0	0	5	10	27	1
April	0	0	0	4	17	36	2
May	0	0	0	2	5	28	8
June	0	1	0	2	6	26	3
July	0	0	0	0	7	14	6
August	0	0	0	3	5	20	2
September	0	0	0	0	6	24	2
October	0	0	0	0	0	10	0
November	0	0	0	2	13	16	4
December	0	0	0	0	6	28	4
Total	0	2	0	20	90	286	44

GBI Crime Statistics for Oglethorpe County during 2005

Number of crimes by offense
Month	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Burglary	Larceny	Vehicle Theft
January	0	0	0	10	9	21	0
February	0	0	0	4	4	12	0
March	0	1	0	4	4	11	4
April	0	1	1	8	9	28	3
May	0	0	1	7	9	19	2
June	0	0	0	4	6	14	2
July	0	0	0	5	5	20	0
August	0	0	1	3	5	12	0
September	0	0	0	4	10	13	2
October	0	0	0	5	5	14	0
November	0	0	0	3	4	13	3
December	0	0	0	5	3	16	0
Total	0	2	3	62	73	193	16

I'd love to help you move to one of the safest cities in Georgia! If you would like to see what is available for sale in the Athens Georgia and surrounding area real estate market, please search our IDX via the multiple listing service, just click on the "search for homes" button below.

706-207-2502 cell 706-543-1553 office

Michelle@SuccessRealtyGa.com Success Realty website

For more information about homes for sale and real estate in Athens, GA or to request a Relocation Package for Athens, GA and the surrounding areas , please visit our website at Success Realty or email Michelle DeRepentigny at Michelle@SuccessRealtyGa.com for more information. All information believed accurate, but not guaranteed.

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