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Athens Georgia Economy - More Positive News!

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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.

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Athens Georgia - No Recession Here!

Michelle DeRepentigny,  *Broker * Athens, GA: Real Estate Agent in Athens, GA

Easy Economics from Success Realty Athens GeorgiaIt'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.

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Visit our Athens GA community blog for school info, crime stats and more

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logo for Success Realty Athens GAFor 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.

Athens Georgia Relocation Package

Michelle DeRepentigny,  *Broker * Athens, GA: Real Estate Agent in Athens, GA

"Dawg House"  The Athens Association of REALTORS sponsored this bulldawg located at the Athens Georgia Welcome CenterCongratulations 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 baseAthens, Georgia has two unique residents that no one else can claim:

The tree that owns itself, actually the son of the treeThe 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.

Search for real estate and homes in the area via MLS IDX Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker - Success Realty Athens Georgia

Visit our Athens GA community blog for school info, crime stats and more

Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker - Success Realty Athens Georgia

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

logo for Success Realty Athens GAFor 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.

Athens Georgia: Crime Statistics - Including surrounding counties!

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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

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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.

Search for real estate and homes in the area via MLS IDX Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker - Success Realty Athens Georgia

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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.

Athens GA: Experience a Bed & Breakfast Inn!

Michelle DeRepentigny,  *Broker * Athens, GA: Real Estate Agent in Athens, GA

If you, like me, really dislike staying in a cold, impersonal hotel room and are feeling adventurous, you may want to explore the world of Bed & Breakfast (B&B) Locations in and around Athens, Georgia when you come to visit or shop for real estate in Athens, GA.

Here are some of the Bed & Breakfast locations in and around Athens, Georgia:

Grand Oaks Bed & Breakfast, formerly know as the Nicholson House is a an 1820's Historic Inn about 5 miles from downtown Athens, GA. "Located on 34 splendid acres and well off the road, the rocking chairsGrand Oaks B & Bon the verandah beckon you to relax and unwind with the sights and sounds of nature. The grounds boast springs with a nature walk through the majestic forest, a secluded lake, and vast rolling fields. Congenial deer and wildlife abound. Don't miss the evening deer feeding! Magnolia, azalea, pecan, dogwood, oak, walnut, and crape myrtle trees are only a sample of the vegetation that envelops the Inn. This unique and serene environment is a peaceful haven from everyday life."

Magnolia Inn

The Magnolia Terrace Guesthouse is located in downtown Athens, GA. One of my relocating clients recently stayed with them and just loved it! "Built in 1912 by cotton broker James M. Rogers, Magnolia Terrace Guest House was completely restored in 1994. Breakfast in the dining room, may include fresh-baked mango bread, fruit and yogurt parfaits, bacon-cheddar muffins, and a hot entree. Complimentary port, sherry and single malt scotch are available in the evening. "

Ashford Manor "was built in 1893 by Alexander Woodson "A.W." Ashford, son of William Henry and Louisa Booth Ashford ManorAshford. A.W. and his wife, Elizabeth (Loula) Ashford lived in the house with nine children." Ashford Manor features Concerts On The Lawn which are spectacular entertainment open to the public. They truly feature music for everyone from Gold Star award from Success Realty Athens GAbluegrass to classical!

Ashford Manor also host Grace's Birthday Party, annually, which benefits animal welfare & rescue agencies throughout the community! For the innovative involvement in a cause dear to my heart, they win my "Success" gold star award!

Rivendell Bed & Breakfast

Rivendell Bed & Breakfast is located about 10 minutes from downtown Athens, GA and is owned by Dan & Nancy Connell. Nancy is a REALTOR also. Rivendell, "Serving the Athens, Georgia area is located on 11 acres of land along the Oconee River. It is an enchanting English country home which offers the architectural charm of the past combined with modern amenities for your comfort."

The Harber House Inn is located in Commerce, Georgia, about 20 minutes from downtHarber Houseown Athens, GA and is very convenient to the shopping mecca at Tanger Outlet which features 125 brand name manufacturer and designer outlet stores.

The facilities and amenities vary widely from with some offering wireless internet service, pool or hot tub, facilities for guest pets and some being a bed & breakfast only. One of the most important things to remember is to "ask before you make your reservation"! If it is really important to you, make sure you ask!

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.

Search for real estate and homes in the area via MLS IDX Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker - Success Realty Athens Georgia

Visit our Athens GA community blog for school info, crime stats and more

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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.