Athens, GA Housing Market on the Upswing in 2011 ~ It's A Great Place to call HOME!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Success Realty

Scenes from Athens, GA area

 

There has been much good news in the the Athens, GA metro area lately regarding our community and the economy!

Athens, Georgia was named one of the 41 housing markets on an upswing by NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)/First America Improving Markets Index.    "The index identifies metropolitan areas that have shown improvement from their respective troughs in housing permits, employment and house prices for at least six consecutive months."

In the awesome places to live category, Athens, GA was also ranked #1 of the 31 Coolest College Towns by Bleacher Report.  Southern Living also named Athens, GA as one of the South's Best College Towns this year.

900 new jobs to be created in adjoining Jackson County when Bed, Bath & Beyond opens their new 810,000 sf distribution center expected to be operating in the summer of 2012!

An economic highlights tour combining the forces and leaders in Athens-Clarke County & adjoining Oconee County is planned for May 2012 to introduce the area to investors across the Southeast.

Other Accolades for Athens, GA in 2011:

Lets not forget the fabulous music scene as the home place of REM & The B52's.  And food, fabulous food including Hugh Acheson chef/owner at Five & Ten and Top Chef Texas judge!

If you are looking for a new place to call home, consider Athens, GA!  Music, arts, food, & football - we really have something for everyone!  I'd love to be of service in helping you find your perfect Athens, GA area home.

Michelle DeRepentigny, Athens GA REALTOR  

 

Comments (4)

Colin Call
RE/MAX Integrity - Eugene, OR
Principal Broker

Sounds like Athens is a great place to live.  I have noticed the media is starting to turn around their take on the real estate recovery.  Sounds like we are all out of the woods.  Hmmm.  What is your opinion?

Dec 28, 2011 12:58 PM
Michelle DeRepentigny
Success Realty - Athens, GA
Broker Athens, GA

Colin, being in a college town, we have been blessed by a more stable economy and housing market than many areas, although some price ranges have been affected.  I am seeing much more positive news lately and it makes me smile!

Dec 28, 2011 01:08 PM
Jo Olson
HOMEFRONT Realty - Kettle Falls, WA
Retired - HOMEFRONT Realty @ LAKE Roosevelt

Michelle, I love to hear this postive news around the country! I wish you the best in 2012!

Dec 28, 2011 06:13 PM
Michelle DeRepentigny
Success Realty - Athens, GA
Broker Athens, GA

Jo, thank you and too you also!  It's past time for some good news!

Dec 29, 2011 02:28 AM

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