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Marketing My Own Home Has Been a Learning Experience

Posted on Mar 20, 2010 by Matt Thomas  | 

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After almost 10 years of marketing Athens, GA real estate, I’m still learning something new almost every day.The latest eye-opener has come from marketing my own personal home for sale in Athens. I’ve logged thousands of hours negotiating on behalf of sellers, but I’ve never pu...

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Homestead Exemption Still Alive in Athens, GA

Posted on Feb 25, 2010 by Matt Thomas  | 

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The following is taken from a letter that I recently received from the Tax Commissioners office about tax bills for real estate in Athens, GA. I thought it was worth sharing: “Since 1999, the Georgia General Assembly and the Governor have provided a credit on homeowner’s property tax bills...

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Americans Staying Put in Homes

Posted on Feb 23, 2010 by Matt Thomas  | 

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Reposted from Realtor Magazine: Fewer Americans moved in 2009 than any other year this decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Population also grew less this year than any other year since 2000. It was up less than 1 percent from a year earlier, the bureau says. Demographers say real estate ...

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Explaining the Homebuyer Tax Credit ...

Posted on Feb 4, 2010 by Matt Thomas  | 

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Everyone has heard the buzz recently about the government tax incentives currently being offered to homebuyers. But, as with most government initiatives, the rules are regulations are not easily understood, and few people know the details.Below is a video from BankRate.com that answers many of t...

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What do Homebuyers Want in 2010?

Posted on Feb 2, 2010 by Matt Thomas  | 

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According to a recent survey by Paul Cardis, CEO of Avid Ratings, which conducts an annual survey of buyer preferences, homebuyers most frequently noted these must-haves in new homes: Large kitchens with islands Energy efficiency, including energy-efficient appliances, super insulation, and hi...

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