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Home Prices. Why I Think Atlanta is a Safe Bet

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Real Estate Agent with Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage GREC #208281

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words.  When I get asked about Atlanta real estate prices, I pull out this graph and let it speak for me.

Click on the image to see a large image.  It shows home prices in 20 metro areas from 2000-2008. 

Atlanta is the fourth line from the bottom.  It's one of the very flat lines.  What didn't go up much, probably won't fall much.

I used to envy the people I met from Miami. Their homes had appreciated so much.  Now I count my blessings that Atlanta got bypassed by the real estate bubble that is now being deflated in many areas across the US.

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About the Author:  Tim Maitski has been a full time Realtor since 1999. He has sold several hundreds of homes in areas around metro Atlanta.  Tim started with RE/MAX Greater Atlanta and is now with Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage.

 

Along with blogging on ActiveRain, he provides one of the best real estate websites in Atlanta at www.HomeAtlanta.com .

 

His proprietary  "Maitski Line Reports" chart out the absorption rates over the past 14 years in 37 different market areas.  Know when it's a good time to buy or a good time to sell.    

 

His online Property Tax Calculator allows you to compare property taxes in many counties and cities around the Atlanta area.  He provides the Atlanta MLS Power Search Tool that allows searches of homes using over 35 specific criteria.

 

Over the years, Tim has optimized his business so that he now can offer a huge 50% commission rebate to his buyers.  The more experience one gets, the easier the job becomes.

 

Tim also has a "Five Days to Sold" System that uses an intensive marketing blitz to create a showing frenzy that creates urgency and offers.

 

Tim is always looking to LinkIn with anyone who is interested in building their social network.

 

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Angela Lucaj
Amerigo Realty - Canton, MI

Atlanta looks like a safe bet.  Detroit's picture in comparison looks pretty acurate too.  The metro Detroit area has been a steady eddy market over the years, especially the suburbs, but as you can see, has also plunged lower than any other area.  An investor or buyer is finding some fantastic deals right now.

Jul 09, 2008 03:36 AM
Diane Aurit
LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC
Lake Norman Real Estate

Tim, we have a similar market here in the greater Charlotte/Lake Norman area.  I  love your graph!

Jul 09, 2008 05:37 AM
Keith Green
Amstar Enterprises - Atlanta, GA

Tim, I may be able to help when this type as well as many other problems that occur.  Take a look at our website at www.amstarenterprises.com.  This valuable membership is available only in the Atlanta market and is used by many realtors as a selling tool and a better option than a home warranty. 

Jul 24, 2008 04:48 AM