Its that time again ... Spring Yard Sale at Country Walk Subdivision. The Country Walk social committe is proud to announce that his year we have at least 38 households participating!
See the Yard Sale Map See the partial list of items for sale
We also have at leat 15 residents donating "leftover" items to the American Kidney Fund. The Kidney Fund will be picking up late Satuday afternoon.
Next week is Powder Springs "Reside With Pride" week. The sanitation department will pick up just about anything on our regular Wednesday pick up day. So if you have stuff that doesn't sell (and its too crummy to donate) just put it out by the curb next Wednesday.
For more information about Country Walk Subdivision visit www.MyCountryWalkHome.info
Everybody who live in this area knows that Country Walk is the heart of Powder Springs. We have a great neighborhood with fantastic amenities. Residents in Country Walk are also aware that my wife and I have taken over the duties of the social committee.
We feel that an active socail life is the most valuable amenity a neighborhood can offer. O
ur social gatherings are what make Country Walk so much more than just a neighborhood with a pool, tennis, and our own convenience store.
One of the big events of the year is our annual Easter Egg Hunt. This year we even had a special visit from the Easter Bunny! As you can see not every body was totally thrilled with the visit....
Although many folks came out with kids and a great time was had by all.
Especially the Easter Bunny!
If you are serious about selling your Cobb County Georgia home then you need to look seriously at your competition. As with any statistics, they can be interpreted many different ways. Of course all markets are local. There will be differences between East Cobb and West Cobb. Whether your home is in Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Powder Springs, Smyrna, Vinings, Austell, or Mableton will make a difference in the pricing and marketing of your home.
Here are the most recent sales figures available from Jan '08, according to realist data in FMLS.
Sales Statistics |
Realist's most recent recording date for this county is 03/03/2008 |
Single Family Residence | ||
Time Period | Number of Sales | Median Sale Price |
Jan 2008 | 441 | $212,300 |
Jan 2007 | 822 | $197,950 |
Dec 2007 | 521 | $224,000 |
Dec 2006 | 928 | $199,950 |
2008 YTD | 695 | $210,000 |
2007 | 9,551 | $207,000 |
Condominium | ||
Time Period | Number of Sales | Median Sale Price |
Jan 2008 | 245 | $207,000 |
Jan 2007 | 364 | $233,200 |
Dec 2007 | 284 | $214,150 |
Dec 2006 | 352 | $207,450 |
2008 YTD | 326 | $206,050 |
2007 | 4,321 | $215,000 |
Here is the copy from the Marietta Daily Journal for the current foreclosure ads. these are homes currently being advertised for foreclosure on the first Tuesday in April.
Cobb County Legal Notices
Not all of those 566 will be foreclosed. And some might be commercial properties or land. some of them are complete developments that the builder/developer has defaulted on. However it shakes out, that is whole bunch of homes that will be entering the market as banked owned foreclosure homes. This will be a significant amount of the homes on the market competing against your home and other traditional (non foreclosure) home-sellers. This is the competition.
If you want to sell against highly motivated banks:
1.Your home needs to be in very good to excellent condition. Make it the best choice for prospective buyers
2.You need to price it right. Not necessarily give it away but now is not a time to be greedy by any means. Sell the house for less than what you might want and go make a great deal on the house your buying to make up for it.
Below is the entire market report from the last three months for Worthington Oaks subdivision in Powder Springs, Georgia.
The trend in worthington Oaks seems to be following along the trends of the entire metro Atlanta area. There were a large number of expired and withdrawn listings in the time period. In my opinion this may be a good thing in the long run. There are only 8 homes actively for sale at this time. For a neighborhood the size of Worthington Oaks this is a very reasonable number of homes for sale without being oversupplied. Hopefully this will lead to a good Springtime selling season for these homes. However, if a lot of the expireds and withdrawns jump back in the neighborhood market could become diluted causing slower selling times and lower than expected pricing.
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| Property Type: Residential Status: Active | |||||||||||||||||||
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| # | MLS# | Address | Subdivision | BR | Full Baths | Half Baths | Stories | Basement | Year Built | Original List Price | List Price | ||||||||
| 1 | 3518845 | 8120 WEATHERFORD PLACE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 Stories | Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry | 2003 | $252,900 | $249,900 * | ||||||||
| 2 | 3589718 | 3305 Worthington Ct SW | worthington oaks | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2000 | $238,900 | $238,900 | ||||||||
| 3 | 3503805 | 2300 Worthington Dr | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 Or + Stories | Slab/None | 2002 | $235,000 | $235,000 | ||||||||
| 4 | 3586905 | 9220 Waterford Ln SW | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2003 | $229,000 | $229,000 | ||||||||
| 5 | 3594877 | 2230 WORTHINGTON DR | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 1999 | $215,000 | $215,000 | ||||||||
| 6 | 3553778 | 7135 Weatherford Dr | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry | 2003 | $249,900 | $214,400 * | ||||||||
| 7 | 3543246 | 5565 WHEATFIELD LANE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2001 | $214,000 | $205,000 * | ||||||||
| 8 | 3626241 | 8130 WEATHERFORD PLACE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry | 2003 | $211,900 | $204,900 * | ||||||||
| Average | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2002 | $230,825 | $224,012 | |||||||||||||
| Number of Properties: 8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Property Type: Residential Status: Expired | |||||||||||||||||||
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| # | MLS# | Address | Subdivision | BR | Full Baths | Half Baths | Stories | Basement | Year Built | Original List Price | List Price | ||||||||
| 1 | 3378449 | 2475 WORTHINGTON DRIVE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 Or + Stories | Bath, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry | 2003 | $265,000 | $265,000 | ||||||||
| 2 | 3517655 | 2475 Worthington Drive | Worthington Oaks | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 Stories | Bath, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full | 2003 | $265,000 | $265,000 | ||||||||
| 3 | 3491392 | 1160 Windbrooke Dr | Worthington Oaks | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 Stories | Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry | 2003 | $264,900 | $259,900 * | ||||||||
| 4 | 3388888 | 7105 WEATHERFORD DRIVE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 Stories | Bath, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry | 2003 | $259,900 | $259,900 | ||||||||
| 5 | 3366093 | 7170 WEATHERFORD DRIVE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2002 | $243,859 | $240,900 * | ||||||||
| 6 | 3531176 | 9120 WATERFORD LANE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2003 | $245,000 | $240,000 * | ||||||||
| 7 | 3423439 | 2300 WORTHINGTON DRIVE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2002 | $235,000 | $235,000 | ||||||||
| 8 | 3409823 | 1125 WINDBROOKE DRIVE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 Story | Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry | 2003 | $240,900 | $233,800 * | ||||||||
| 9 | 3464269 | 9220 Waterford Ln | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2003 | $229,900 | $229,900 | ||||||||
| 10 | 3459982 | 7310 WEATHERFORD DRIVE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2003 | $232,900 | $227,000 * | ||||||||
| 11 | 3421328 | 5565 WHEATFIELD LANE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2001 | $219,000 | $214,000 * | ||||||||
| 12 | 3438102 | 2250 WORTHINGTON DR | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2001 | $209,500 | $212,500 * | ||||||||
| 13 | 3381798 | 2325 Worthington Dr | Worthington Oaks | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 Story | Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry | 1999 | $217,000 | $209,900 * | ||||||||
| 14 | 3582343 | 8130 WEATHERFORD PLACE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry | 2003 | $247,900 | $209,900 * | ||||||||
| Average | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2002 | $241,125 | $235,907 | |||||||||||||
| Number of Properties: 14 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Property Type: Residential Status: Withdrawn | |||||||||||||||||||
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| # | MLS# | Address | Subdivision | BR | Full Baths | Half Baths | Stories | Basement | Year Built | Original List Price | List Price | ||||||||
| 1 | 3416660 | 1160 WINDBROOKE DRIVE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 Stories | Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry | 2003 | $269,900 | $264,900 * | ||||||||
| 2 | 3504318 | 8130 WEATHERFORD PLACE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry | 2003 | $257,000 | $249,900 * | ||||||||
| 3 | 3555387 | 8130 WEATHERFORD PLACE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 Stories | Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry | 2003 | $249,900 | $249,900 | ||||||||
| 4 | 3318720 | 9220 Waterford Lane | Worthington Oaks | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2003 | $234,900 | $234,900 | ||||||||
| 5 | 3475301 | 1125 WINDBROOKE DRIVE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry | 2003 | $233,800 | $230,000 * | ||||||||
| 6 | 3394553 | 7145 Weatherford Drive | Worthington Oaks | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2003 | $214,900 | $214,900 | ||||||||
| 7 | 3563582 | 2250 WORTHINGTON DRIVE | WORTHINGTON OAKS | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2001 | $212,900 | $212,900 | ||||||||
| Average | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2003 | $239,042 | $236,771 | |||||||||||||
| Number of Properties: 7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Property Type: Residential Status: Sold-Closed | |||||||||||||||||||
| Subject Property | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | MLS# | Closed Date | Address | City | Zip | Subdivision | BR | Full Baths | Half Baths | Stories | Basement | Year Built | Original List Price | List Price | Sold Price | DOM | |||
| 1 | 3525062 | 1/18/2008 | 1125 Windbrooke | POWDER | 30127 | Worthington Oaks | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Bath, Finished, Full, Interior Entry | 2003 | $199,900 | $184,900 * | $179,500 # | 147 | |||
| Average | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2003 | $199,900 | $184,900 | $179,500 | 147 | |||||||||||
| Number of Properties: 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
See all of the homes for sale in Worthington Oaks and all of Powder Springs at www.PowderSpringsHomes.info
Below is the market activity in Amberton subdivision to 09/01/2007 to 01/30/2008. I think it is interesting that nno homes have sold in this time period. Amberton is a great neighborhood, with excellent amenities and schools. As with any neighborhood the homes should be priced according to current market conditions and effectively marketed.
See todays list of homes currently for sale in Amberton subdivision, Powder Springs, Georgia
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| # | MLS# | Address | Subdivision | BR | Full Baths | Half Baths | Stories | Basement | Year Built | Original List Price | List Price | ||||||||
| 1 | 3608270 | 1003 Amberton Ln SW | AMBERTON | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 Stories | Bath, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry | 2002 | $325,000 | $325,000 | ||||||||
| 2 | 3558427 | 4878 Callington Way | AMBERTON | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 Stories | Bath, Boat Door, Daylight, Finished, Full | 1999 | $327,900 | $320,900 * | ||||||||
| 3 | 3644237 | 4874 CALINGTON WAY | AMBERTON | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 Stories | Bath, Finished, Full | 1999 | $284,900 | $284,900 | ||||||||
| 4 | 3625795 | 1027 Amberton Ln SW | AMBERTON | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2001 | $218,100 | $218,100 | ||||||||
| Average | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2000 | $288,975 | $287,225 | |||||||||||||
| Number of Properties: 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Property Type: Residential Status: Expired | |||||||||||||||||||
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| # | MLS# | Address | Subdivision | BR | Full Baths | Half Baths | Stories | Basement | Year Built | Original List Price | List Price | ||||||||
| 1 | 3542440 | 4874 Callington Way | Amberton | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 Or + Stories | Bath, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full | 1998 | $325,000 | $325,000 | ||||||||
| 2 | 3575133 | 4904 AMBERTON DR | AMBERTON | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 1999 | $339,000 | $289,900 * | ||||||||
| 3 | 3521423 | 1075 AMBERTON LN | AMBERTON | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 1999 | $289,900 | $284,900 * | ||||||||
| 4 | 3405994 | 1316 KINGSBURY CT | AMBERTON | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 Stories | Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Full | 1999 | $279,900 | $279,900 | ||||||||
| 5 | 3529105 | 4900 Amberton Dr | Amberton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2001 | $289,900 | $269,900 * | ||||||||
| Average | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1999 | $304,740 | $289,920 | |||||||||||||
| Number of Properties: 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Property Type: Residential Status: Withdrawn | |||||||||||||||||||
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| # | MLS# | Address | Subdivision | BR | Full Baths | Half Baths | Stories | Basement | Year Built | Original List Price | List Price | ||||||||
| 1 | 3376492 | 1275 CALLINGTON POINTE | AMBERTON | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 Stories | Daylight, Finished, Full | 1998 | $309,900 | $309,900 | ||||||||
| 2 | 3476838 | 4900 AMBERTON DRIVE | AMBERTON | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2001 | $289,900 | $289,900 | ||||||||
| 3 | 3529147 | 1027 Amberton Ln | Amberton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2001 | $259,900 | $259,900 | ||||||||
| 4 | 3433169 | 1027 AMBERTON LANE | AMBERTON | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 Stories | Slab/None | 2001 | $269,900 | $259,900 * | ||||||||
| Average | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2000 | $282,400 | $279,900 | |||||||||||||
| Number of Properties: 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
Prepared by | BOB SOUTHARD 770-656-9134 RE/MAX PLATINUM Bob@AgentBobSells.com |
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Bob & The AgentBobSells Team helps buyers and sellers in all of Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton, Forsyth, Paulding, and Douglas Counties. www.AgentBobSells.com
About Bob Southard
Bob began his real estate career in 1980. While still in college at Georgia State University, Bob attended a Robert Allen "Nothing Down" seminar. Shortly thereafter he bought his first of several little or no down payment properties, an apartment house in Kennesaw. This was followed by several single family homes and a couple of duplexes and triplexes in NW Atlanta.
In Robert Allen`s New York Times best selling book Creating Wealth, Mr. Allen had this to say about Bob Southard, "......I don`t have any doubts about this young mans future".
Robert Allen,Creating Wealth, Simon and Schuster, 1983
In 2003 Bob passed the Georgia real estate exam with a score of 98 of 100. Since then Bob has helped many families with their home buying and selling needs. He specializes in first time home buyers and sellers in all of Cobb and Paulding county. He is the Team Leader for the AgentBobSells Team and prides himself in "Putting People First".
Bob is a member of the Cobb Association of Realtors, and a lifetime member Marietta Jaycees. He and his wife Barbara are Members of McEachern United Methodist Church. They reside in Powder Springs, Ga with their 3 daughters and 1 son.
Bob Southard has been involved in real estate most of his adult life. His passion is to help families become homeowners whether they are buying their first home or their tenth. He is now Team Leader of the AGENT BOB SELLS TEAM. To learn more about Bob and the AgentBobSells Team click on this link: AgentBobSells
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