I'm so glad he didn't see his shadow - I'm ready for warmer weather! The phones are ringing off the hook, with potential buyers getting an early start on searching for homes in the Athens, Georgia area, this week. So I am predicting an early spring market for Athens, Georgia area real estate, also! Happy Groundhog Day! |
Planning a quick trip to Athens, Georgia or considering relocation to the Classic City of the South? Here is a list of links to information to help make planning your visit even easier!
The Flagpole's Restaurant Guide is one of the most all inclusive list with great reviews included. Find all things food here! Their main page will also lead you to tons of information on art and music events. Explore these before heading to Athens! Visiting in June? Don't miss AthFest, our "annual music and arts festival in downtown Athens, Georgia that largely showcases the Athens area musical and artistic community".
The Athens Welcome Center has tons of brochures, including 5 self guided tours. Alternatively you can join the Historic Tour which is a "90 minute guided tour of Athens that departs daily from the Welcome Center at 2:00. Your tour will begin in the oldest house in Athens and on the tour you will see the world's only double barrel canon and the historic downtown district. " The Univeristy of Georgia also has a Visitor's Center opened in 1996 "with a charge to provide a warm welcome to visitors, to collect and provide accurate information about the institution and to aid visitors in accomplishing the purpose of their visit to campus".
For all things about the Athens-Clarke County Government , including business licenses, zoning and more visit ACC Online. ****If you are considering purchasing investment real estate in Athens, Georgia, it is especially important to understand the "definition of family" in regards to property zoned as single family housing.****
If you want to explore the cultural side of Athens, GA during your visit, don't miss The Georgia Museum of Art, "a repository and educational instrument of the visual arts, the museum exists to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret significant works of art". The Georgia Museum of Natural History and the galleries at The Lamar Dodd School of Art also make great places to visit.
Nature lovers can explore our greenways and riverside parks, visit The Founders Memorial Garden "a living memorial to the twelve founders of the Ladies' Garden Club of Athens, the first garden club in America, organized in 1891", and explore The State Botanical Gardens of Georgia "A 313 acre preserve set aside by the University of Georgia to foster appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of plants and nature".
The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau website has more information on local things & places of interest and includes more tours and event calendars.
Interested in staying in a Bed & Breakfast while you are intown? Visit All About Athens GA for a list & more information on several B & B's in the Athens Georgia area.
Athens, Georgia was recently ranked the 2nd safest city in Georgia (<--see crime statistics for Clarke County and all adjoining counties) but just in case you need information from the Athens Clarke County Police Department, here you go!
One of the easiest and affordable ways to get around Athens, Georiga is The Bus, public transportation at its best.
Athens, Georgia is home to two great hospitals to serve your medical needs: Athens Regional Medical Center and St. Mary's Hospital.
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Considering moving to the city where there is always something fun going on? 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!
The Holidays are over and I've recuperated - have you? It's been kind of nice to snuggle up in the house during the cold snap the last few days, catch up on some great books and enjoy my family, but now I'm searching for something fun to do in Athens, GA - the Classic City of the South! Here are my picks for the next couple of weeks!
The Indigo Girls are coming to the Classic Center for a cool concert! Tickets are $25.00 and on sale now!
On January 26th, 2008, the Thistle & Kudzu Scottish Society presents a celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns including haggis (this may be the best opportunity for your kids to learn about the Scottish culture in this area), dinner, bagpipe music, Scottish dance and more! What a cool fun and learning activity for kids and adults! Tickets required, visit Thistle & Kudzu for more information.
On January 31, 2008 the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, in Athens will host Twilight Toast in the Gardenfeaturing information on orchids and "includes wine tastings and live music. Gosford Wine will offer a selection of favorite wines along with light hors d'oeuvres created by Cafe Trumps at the Garden".
Groundhog Day is February 2, 2008! Come to Memorial Park and celebrate an ancient weather-predicting tradition at Bear Hollow on Friday, February 2nd--Groundhog Day! Festivities begin with the awakening of our resident groundhog, aka woodchuck, Alexandra. Zoo staff will release the woodchuck from her hibernating box promptly at 10 a.m. to see if she runs back inside or stays out to celebrate the arrival of an early spring. Enjoy a live feeding demonstration, crafts, games, story time and hot cocoa. This program will be held rain or shine by the woodchuck exhibit and the exhibit hall in the zoo. The ground hog day celebration is for all ages. TIME: 10 a.m. FREE!
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department has a ton of fun family activities that are free or affordable - check them out there really is something for everyone from dance, to storytelling by campfire, to learnign about reptiles.
If you know of a fun happening or event in or around Athens, Georgia - please add it to the comments! Have Fun!
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Considering moving to the city where there is always something fun going on? 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!
What do you love about Five Points in Athens, Georgia?
If you are looking for a dining experience this Valentines Day, check out the Five and Ten in Five Points! Hugh Acheson is Athens Georgia's celebrity chef and designated as one of America's Best New Chefs 2002. My personal, favorite dinner is the "Redneck Rissotto" and I've been known to cry over the specialty desserts like "White Chocolate Raspberry Brulee" that was featured for Valentines Day in 2007 - the 2008 Valentines Day special menu (4 courses for $75.00) has just been posted under "events" and features 4 dessert choices, and I am sure they will all be spectacular. Make your reservations now!
Whether you prefer biscuits, bagels or croissants for your breakfast, Five Points Deli is sure to please. For those of us with a sweet tooth, try the Chocolate Croissant for an occasional early morning blast of sugar or an "Ooey Gooey Bar" for an afternoon pick-me-up! Their desserts aren't listed on-line, but their cakes, cookies & bar treats are worth the visit and there is free street side parking!
Earth Fare Athens is situated in the heart of Athens, Georgia in Five Points. They are "...committed to bringing delicious specialty, gourmet and health foods to the University of Georgia (UGA) Campus and the Athens community in a friendly environment". Earth Fare has a huge selection of everything! The deli, cafe and bakery all feature excellent & delicious choices for dining.
One of my personal favorites in Five Points is Jittery Joe's Coffee where "Each little brown bean is a labor of 
love". They also win my "Success Star Award" for "Best Adaptive Use of Real Estate". The Five Points location is housed in a former gas station that was (in my humble opinion) an eyesore. The building is now attractive, funky, fitting and a delight to my eyes!
The Five Points community is also home to one of Athens Georgia's premier shopping districts. Visit Five Points to view an interactive map and learn more about some of the fanciful boutiques, exclusive interior appointments, great outdoor merchandise and more that abound in Five Points!
Five Points, Athens, Georgia has historically been one of the most desired neighborhoods where charm & convenience meet. Five Points is know to be a "walking community" convenient to shopping, restaurants, entertainment and historically appealing homes.
The community of Five Points borders the south & southwest sides of The University of Georgia and is home to many student rentals and many single family residences. The Friends of Five Points is a association of homeowners from the area whose mission is "... to further the safety and quality of life in the Five Points area".
There are currently 95 homes for sale in the Five Points area of Athens, Georgia - interested - just give me a call!
Now - please tell me what you love about Five Points in Athens, Georgia!
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City of Winder, Georgia Housing Statistics:
City of Bethlehem, Georgia Housing Statistics:
City of Statham, Georgia Housing Statistics:
City of Auburn, Georgia:
Additional County wide real estate information for Barrow County, GA:
*Based on the prior 12 month average.
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(Data compiled 1/6/2008 from several sources including Georgia MLS; Athens ILS, Building Trends, and other sources. All information is believed accurate, but not guaranteed.)
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Successfully serving the Athens, Ga metro area and surrounding counties! Athens is home to music groups REM, B52s & Widespread Panic and the home of The University of Georgia and their Bulldawgs!
With 5 corporate transfers through McLane Corp. in just 8 years, my wife & I needed someone to just "do it"! Michelle made this the easiest transition we've ever had. Needless to say when it was time to move again she listed & sold our home in record time with record ease. We've found a true friend in Georgia with this Realtor. Victor Lange I am so glad we found you! You were the 3rd agent we listed our condo with and the only 1 who did not list and forget it! We are excited that it sold and enjoyed watching you and the new buyer's excitement at the closing table. Great job! Nancy Smith Michelle has provided me with the info I needed to make good decisions about buying & selling rental property. As a new investor, I don't think I would have had the nerve to accumulate the properties that I have without her!
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Syracuse, NY, formerly of Statham, GA
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Athens, GA
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Athens, GA
Thank You! For taking the time & having the patience to work with us in getting our first home. We look forward to moving up in a few years and will give you a call then.
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Hull, GA
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As the broker of Success Realty (GA Firm #H47230), Michelle is proud to lead a group of enthusiastic & ethical REALTORS in providing premium customer service to all our clients.
Michelle believes that true success is about more than just money. Many clients have asked her why the name "Success Realty"? Her reply is "To me, success is about giving excellent service in real estate back to my hometown and having a passion for what I do. The best feeling in the world is received from counseling a first time home buyer and seeing the look on their faces when they successfully purchase their first home! The next best feeling is being a part of their lives and their friend in the future!"
Michelle has 12+ years of real estate brokerage experience. After years of being the managing broker for a large franchised brokerage with 3 offices, she recently opened Success Realty in downtown Athens, Georgia to promote affordable home ownership opportunities in the Athens area and to offer both homeownership and career opportunities to the diverse popluation that Athens Georgia enjoys due to the influence of the University of Georgia.
Michelle is also a Georgia Certified Residential Appraiser (License #6547) and the co-owner of Diversified Property Services with her husband, David. Michelle brings extensive knowledge of the Athens, GA real estate market to the table through longevity in her real estate brokerage & real estate appraisal career and by being a native Athenian!
Success Realty utilizes all the traditional methods of marketing homes including Homes & Land Book, traditional newspaper ads in 4 market areas, our company website at Success Realty, Michelle's personal website, email flyers, and full color brochures at all listings. Additionally, Success Realty embraces the internet by posting listings at Zillow.com, Craigslist.org, Localism.com, and 30+- other less traditional internet sites to expose our seller's homes to the largest pool of buyers available!
Success Realty offers 1st time homebuyers seminars on a bi-monthly schedule and has educational materials available in English, Spanish, Korean, Russian and several Chinese dialects available for our customers and clients. Clients who speak English as a second language have many materials available to them to help with the home buying process and interpreters are usually available, as needed, to help!
For more area information, photographs of the area, and news, visit the Athens, Georgia section of Localism.com.
Visit Michelle's Blog at All About Athens GA!
At Success Realty, we specialize in representing clients in the purchases and sales of residential, income producing and commercial property in the North Georgia area. The Success Team has a major emphasis on affordable housing and homeownership for minorities in the Athens, GA area.
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