As unbelievable as it sounds, we are already well into May and the year 2011 is waxing towards its midpoint!
And already we have a good enough sampling of production data to analyze where we stand and where we will probably end up at year’s end.
So far, 2011 is running pretty much on a par with last year. We haven’t seen any major breakthroughs in the Newnan and Coweta County but we are holding our own and continue to see modest sales production county wide.
The best properties continue to sell quickly, while those priced over market may languish for years. The demand is huge for bargain-priced real estate, not so much for the “average” seller that wants to test the market.
And so, with another week in the books, we press on.
Because this is what we do!
A few days ago I wrote about narrowly escaping a tornado in Coweta County Georgia. We were fortunate to come away unscathed.
Unfortunately, some communities in neighboring Spalding County did not fare so well. Reports of the damage there was not highlighted on many newscasts because the devastation in larger towns seized the headlines.
Vaughn Georgia was hit hard and fast, and now lies in ruin. The cleanup has commenced, but the destruction is so widespread and pervasive that it may be years before the area recovers.
I took some photographs because there is a story that needs to be told. But it was distressing to see so many good people hurting so much as their lives changed literally overnight.
Sadly, two lives were lost. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the families.
But it could have been worse. So much worse.
As I am writing this, I am sitting outside on the deck, enjoying what will probably be some of the last cool breezes of the Spring.
I suspect that we are going to have another hot Summer here in Newnan, because we have already had some afternoons pushing 90 degrees, and that was hot for April! Now that May is here, pleasant and cool mornings will slowly erode and we’ll have to wait until October for them to return.
A cool breeze combined with a hot cup of coffee is a pleasure that cannot be described by mere words. It is both therapeutic and inspiring at the same time.
Soon the sun will rise above the trees and the breezes will dissipate for today. Chores and work duties await.
But for now, I think I’ll have a second cup!
We live in an age of miraculous technology, and the field of meteorology utilizes some of the most advanced methods and devices to predict the path of upcoming weather episodes.
The National Weather Service is charged with alerting residents in areas that may lie in the path of severe weather, and hopefully, citizens will take the appropriate actions and lives can be saved.
Last night, we watched in horror as powerful and deadly tornadoes devastated communities in Alabama as they moved East towards Georgia, Reports of many fatalities in Tuscaloosa were reaching us as darkness set in.
We made our emergency preparations. We had the flashlights at the ready and the pets nearby. Our action plan was ready to implement on a second’s notice.
We were glued to the local news as the storm was tracked, and as the National Weather Service moved our area from a Tornado Watch to Warning.
The clock ticked down in a way that was both too fast and too slow. All of the towns that we know were given ever dwindling time frames to take cover …. Ten minutes, nine minutes, eight minutes … we headed for the basement …seven minutes …six …
When the storm was less than three miles from our house, it lifted off the ground and lost some of its force. Although we received high winds, torrential rain, and incredible amounts of lightning we were spared the devastation of a direct hit by a tornado.
Many others were not so fortunate. We are only now seeing the statewide devastation caused by one of the most powerful storm systems in history. Many lives were lost. We pray for them and the survivors.
It was a night of terror, but thanks to technology, we were continuously informed and were able to take the appropriate measures.
And I’m certain that in the hardest hit areas, lives were saved because they did the same.
Chattahoochee Bend State Park, the first Georgia state park in Coweta County, should be opened to the public in July 2011.
Construction on the facilities in the 2,900 acre state park is complete, and volunteers are working hard on trail construction through the remote areas along the banks of the Chattahoochee River.
The biodiversity of the park is represented by various ecosystems including river flood plains, freshwater marshes, pine and hardwood forests, and granite outcroppings. The number of different species of flora and fauna surpasses any other natural area in the county.
The proximity of the park to the majority of the greater Atlanta metropolitan area should make Chattahoochee Bend State Park one of the most visited in the Georgia park system.
Chattahoochee Bend State Park will offer unique recreational opportunities for all that choose to take advantage of it.
An official opening date should be announced soon.
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Experience:
Richard Weisser was originally licensed in January of 1984, and affiliated with Gramm and Associates in Stockbridge Georgia. After a stint as managing broker for CENTURY 21 Intown, he affiliated with Keller WIlliams Realty Professionals in Peachtree City Georgia, until leaving in 2006. He is currently the responsible broker and owner of Richard Weisser Realty, Sharpsburg, Georgia, and broker for Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., which is currently an associate broker at United Realty Group. He is currently doing business as Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc. and is a founding member of Coweta Fayette Realty. He is a real estate license law and agency authority that is available to testify as an expert witness in Georgia Real Estate lawsuits. He is also certified by the National Association of Realtors as an e-pro, the highest level of technical merit recognized by the Board of Realtors. In 2006, Mr. Weisser became a licensed auctioneer!
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Check out ourRichard is a contracts and agency specialist. He wrote the policy and procedures manual for Century 21 Intown, and developed in-house real estate training programs and web-based training programs. As an active member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors Technology and Education committee, He developed and presented two programs on computer basics to members of the board in March and April of 2003. In July of 2004, at ERA United Realty Realty Professionals in Peachtree City Georgia, Richard teamed up with Owen Hand of realty professionals to form Coweta Fayette Realty, a consortium of agents working for a common purpose. You can read more about Coweta Fayette Realty here!
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Richard Weisser has actively developed websites since January 1991. He is the developer and owner of the worlds number one Great Smoky Mountains Photos website, SmokyPhotos.com. Photos have appeared in hundreds of Publications and products, and SmokyPhotos was commissioned by President George W. Bush in February 2001 to provide four photographs as backdrops for a major political speech. An expert webmaster, Richard developed Century 21 Intown's website at C21intown.com. Additionally, he developed other websites for various companies. He prepared and delivered PowerPoint slide presentations for the Great Smoky Mountains Natural History Association. Developed numerous software programs for specific applications, including "Depalmas Data Base, " "Keycoder," and "Fax Filer." Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visual Basic, HTML, JavaScript, Photoshop, and hundreds of other software applications.
Awards:
2002 Century 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Award. ERA United Realty Realty Professionals 2004 WI4C2TS Award for agent best exemplifying the principles and beliefs of the Keller Williams philosophy. Newnan Board of Realtors 2006 and 2007 Professional Achievement Award. ERA Million Dollar Producer.
Other Interests:
Golf: Winner second place low gross in the 2002 Atlanta Board of Realtors annual tournament. Winner third place individual in 2004 Equity One Tournament in Peachtree City Georgia.
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