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$8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit for 2009

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Matt Thomas  | 

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One of the best homebuying opportunities you’ll ever see is available right now, and most people don’t really understand it. In an effort to spur economic growth and revive the stuggling housing industry, the US Government is offering an $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers tha...

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Athens, GA Named Top-25 Place to Visit

Posted on Apr 15, 2009 by Matt Thomas  | 

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So, people across the country are taking notice … in addition to being a great place to live, Athens, GA is not getting noticed as a must-see place to visit. Recently, the LA Times named Athens as the # 24 place to visit on their “29 Destinations to Visit in 2009” feature articl...

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Homes in Athens, GA Covered by Snow

Posted on Mar 1, 2009 by Matt Thomas  | 

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It’s a rare occasion here, but homes in Athens, Georgia and the surrounding area were covered by 5-10 inches of snow over the weekend. At my house (pictured here), we had around 6 inches, but I’ve heard stories of 8-10 inches from owners at neighboring Madison County homes. It was alo...

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Rental Rates in Athens

Posted on Feb 15, 2009 by Matt Thomas  | 

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My firm, Atlas Real Estate Advisors, has recently been working on a market study to determine rental rates for student-oriented real estate in Athens, GA. I remember just 10 years ago when I was a student, $250/bedroom would go a long way towards a reasonable rental unit, but times have changed. ...

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Deals, Deals & More Deals!

Posted on Feb 3, 2009 by Matt Thomas  | 

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As a Realtor in Athens, one could easily assume that times are slow for me right now … not the case! Home values have leveled off and declined in some instances, and traditional home sales are not selling at the frantic pace of a few years ago … BUT … transactions are still taki...

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