tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341395592008-07-17T01:57:04.555-05:00Jerri Stracenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923352291974022392noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34139559.post-85856803565027227802008-07-09T14:17:00.004-05:002008-07-09T14:27:40.148-05:00

The third annual Countdown to Kickoff! charity event is in two weeks at the UGA practice fields. Former UGA players Matt and Jon Stinchcomb and David Greene are hosting the event. Fans will be able to get pictures, autographs and run drills with current and former UGA and NFL players. This fundraiser will be held on July 18 and 19th and is to benefit the following: Georgia Transplant

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What is AthFest?AthFest is a non-profit annual music and arts festival in downtown Athens, Georgia that largely showcases the Athens area musical and artistic community. Much of AthFest is free while wristbands or cover charges are required for certain events. AthFest's mission is to educate citizens and visitors about music and arts in general, and about Athens music and arts in particular.

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In the next few days, we will have a new MLS search tool on our website. I will set up different searches, such as "Athens GA condos", "Oconee County homes from $150,000-$250,000","East Athens $80,000-$150,000", and more. I will probably do a breakdown by neighborhoods in Clarke and Oconee counties. After I learn to use the new system, I can provide you with lots of information without you having

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I am a 3 -Day Walker! It's a 60 mile walk (over 3 days) to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. It started on Saturday night -- at a party, an agent in our office mentioned that she has always wanted to do this walk. Another agent said, "so, let's do it". Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time, but the next morning, I got nervous about raising the money to

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Ashford Manor is a beautiful Bed & Breakfast in downtown Watkinsville. The grounds are fabulous and the rooms are individually decorated with very unique themes. Onn Monday nights during the summer, they have music on the grounds. You can bring food and your own chairs -- or rent a table and order dinner from Donderos' Kitchen. Today, I received an e-mail with this new schedule of once a month

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SOUTHWORKS 2008 ARTS FESTIVAL MAY 24th & 25th 10 AM to 5 PM each day Southworks 2008 is this weekend in Watkinsville. There will be over 60 artists and live music by various bands. It's always lots of fun and a good time to help support our local artists.

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We have seen a slow down in sales in the Athens market... so, that makes it a great time for buyers. Not all sellers are going to be willing to sell their home at a reduced price but with a wide selection of homes on the market, it it easier for buyers to find a good deal. We have been working on "short sales" and some foreclosed properties lately. Unfortunately, these homes have an effect on all

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Morris News Service Story updated at 12:05 AM on Thursday, February 28, 2008 ATLANTA - The Athens area will avoid a recession this year and grow at twice the rate of the rest of the state, according to Georgia State University's Economic Forecasting Center. In a quarterly outlook released Wednesday, Georgia State economists predict metro Athens will add 1.6 percent more jobs - compared to

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Check out the virtual tour to a home we've just listed in east Athens. The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and it's listed for $129,900. It has hardwood floors, a new roof, new interior & exterior paint, fenced yard and beautiful landscaping! Let us know if you want more information or if you'd like to set an appointment to see theis great house. http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/vt/widget.php?id=

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Twice a year, we get a catalog from The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education. They offer a variety of classes for everyone. Some of the main categories are Business & Career Development (Accounting, Customer Serivce, Real Estate), Certificate Programs (Executive Coaching, Personal Proerty Appraisal), Creative Expressions & Personal Enrichment (Dance, Golf, Home Decorating,

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Moving To Athens Georgia: Foreclosures in Athens GA Call Jerri at 706-296-4395 for information on buying or selling a pre-foreclosure property.

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The following article recently appeared in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Georgia foreclosure rate ranks No. 5 in OctoberGeorgia was in the top 10 for total foreclosure filings and foreclosure rates in October, according to Realty Trac's October 2007 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. The state had one foreclosure for every 332 households for a total of 11,352 filings in October. Georgia's

Jerri Stracenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15923352291974022392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34139559.post-8042159616571286972007-10-26T16:19:00.000-05:002007-10-26T16:36:34.004-05:00

Paul has been busy turning bowls (and a few vases) lately. Here are a few he turned with spalted maple, walnut, norfolk pine and cherry. I may not have the woods right but his work is beautiful.

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The market has slowed a little here, but according to this report, we're still in good shape. It shows that housing prices haven't increased nearly as much as other areas of the country so Athens is still an affordable place to live. This MSN article shows statistics for areas all around the country.

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The 5th Annual pottery sale, Perspectives 2007, will be held at Rocket Field, starting September 1. It's a great time to buy gifts for yourself or someone else. You'll see the work of potters from all over the state.

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Five Points is a great place to visit --or live. Houses here are older, historic homes that have lots of charm. The shopping area has restaurants including the Five Points Deli and 5&10 Restaurant. Clarke County has built several new fire stations over the past few years but this is probably the most impressive one. Earth Fare is a great place for groceries and more, including gifts, books,

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Well, I think we're finally seeing a slow down in the real estate market in Athens. Not bad, compared to other parts of the country, but still --things seem to be moving a little slower. Based on statistics from the Athens ILS, there were 1170 residential sales in the 2nd quarter 2007. In the 2nd quarter 2006, there were 1317 residential sales. This is not a drastic drop and the 1st quarter was

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www.Athenslocallygrown.net provides a great service for locally grown vegetables, eggs, dairy, plants and more. It's all organic (maybe not all certified) and supplied by local farmers. For the past few weeks, we've ordered tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, potatoes, garlic, leeks, milk, and a few plants. We are enjoying getting this food because it tastes good and it's helping to support the

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If you're looking for something to do in celebration of the Fourth of July, check out these options from a recent Red & Black article. Our family has enjoyed the fireworks at Bishop Park for many years. Athens, Atlanta offer varied fourth of July celebrations Have a fun and safe holiday.

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2006/2007 Sales Statistics 1st quarter 2006, there were 844 sales reported in the Athens MLS. The average sales price was $174,778, average list price $172,109 and average days on the market was 169. 1st quarter 2007, there were 786 sales reported in the Athens MLS. The average sales price was $182,635, average list price $178,039 and average days on the market was 169 (same as 2006!)

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Total sales for 2006 were about the same as 2005 but the 4th quarter of 2006 was slightly lower than the 4th quarter 0f 2005. It seems that houses are staying on the market a little longer and the inventory is a little higher. In 2006, there were 3,343 homes sold with an average sales price of $190,991. In Clarke county, the average sales price was $189,924, Oconee County $312,076, Madison

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Last year was the first year for the light display at Sandy Creek Park. Be sure to drive through to get in the holiday spirit and get ideas for your own light display! Athens Holiday Lights Start Date : Nov 23, 2006 End Date : Jan 1, 2007 Time of Event : 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Location : Sandy Creek Park, 400 Holman Rd., off Hwy. 441 A choreographed fantasy of color and design awaits visitors as they

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The fall color has been beautiful this year. Nice weather too!

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According to the Athens ILS statistics, there were 2,672 residential sales from January-September, 2006 and 2,749 for the same period in 2005. The average sales price was $199,962 in 2006 and $199,983 in 2005, including the following breakdown for some areas: Average Sales Prices - YTD through September 30 2006 & 2005 North Madison, 2006 - $125,307 / 2005 - 145,165 South Madison, 2006 -

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The market in Athens Real Estate is continuing to thrive, in part because of the great publicity we keep getting through various publications such as CNN Money, Kiplinger, Progressive Farmer and others. They are noticing what we've known for awhile... Athens is a great place to live. Located only one hour from Atlanta makes it easy to get to major events such as concerts, Braves baseball,

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