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Realtors have seen buyers battle it out in multiple offer situations during this current real estate boom. A low supply of homes for sale only increases the competition between buyers. More specifically, a low supply of "smaller" homes has significantly increased the value of homes that baby boomers (our older population) and first-time buyers would like to purchase. These two groups of the population, while very different, are competing over the same type of home in many situations. 

Many younger buyers are looking for a smaller first home that fits their budget. At the same time, our older population is looking to downsize, decrease their budget, and have less to maintain at their residence.

Most new construction is outpriced for these buyers. Of the 71 new construction homes for sale...

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Santa Claus will arrive soon, and, hopefully none of us will be disappointed in our gifts, because over 2000 years ago we received the greatest gift of all!

The little baby who was born in Bethlehem in the lowliest of circumstances is that wonderful gift from God. He looked down and saw man's situation, without hope, and he gave us HOPE for eternal life.

A gift undeserved, for sure, but because of his GIFT, we all have a chance for eternal life, simply by believing in that little baby, Jesus, the true Messiah, A/K/A The Christ!

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The local real estate market in Coweta County has a lot to be thankful for this year. We may not think about it, but one of the most obvious reasons is our close proximity to the busiest airport in the world and the city of Atlanta. Another reason is that the fact that interstate 85 runs through the middle of our county. Coweta has attracted many types of industry and businesses through the years but big names like Amazon and Goodyear are here now. The Coweta County Development Authority does a nice job of bringing in prospective businesses to our area. Personally, I am seeing more and more employees from large companies like Chick-Fil-A , Coca-Cola and Delta purchase homes in Coweta as opposed to the northside of Atlanta. Having an affordable cost of living with attractive housing options helps us attract new people here. Having a good school system really helps as this is a very important facto...

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Has the real estate market slowed down? I receive this question a lot. The simple answer is yes. However, the market is still very busy and it is still a strong seller's market. The number of closings in Coweta County this year has decreased 5.53% since peaking in July, per the Georgia Multiple Listing Service (GAMLS). The number of closings was down 12.8%, year over year, from last September.

Another question I am often asked is about the number of homes available on the market. The listing inventory is still historically low. In June of this year there were 392 new listings on the GAMLS. That number was down to 274 in September, a 30% decrease. The number of new listings was down 13.3%, year over year, from September 2020.

As you might expect with the number of properties for sale down and demand remaining steady, the prices are still increasing. The average sales price in Co...

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As I write this, it is the latter part of October and Halloween is approaching.  Usually, there are ghosts and goblins and other scary things about.

This year, it is the Los Angeles Dodgers that are scaring everyone.  Last year, the Braves were up three games to one over the Dodgers and we felt confident that the Braves would be in the World Series.  However, the bizarre happened and the Dodgers won the next three games and they went to the World Series and won.

This year, guess what, the Braves again lead the Dodgers three games to one, and they play the next two games in Atlanta.  Again, the Braves duly need to win one game to reach the World Series.  Will they win this year, or will the big bad Dodgers win again?  We will know this weekend.  So, stay tuned.

As a lifelong Braves fan, I know that the Dodgers have always bee...

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