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            <title>Market Conditions in Augusta, Martinez, Evans, Fort Gordon GA</title>
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Market Conditions in 2011 for Augusta, Martinez, Evans, Grovetown, Fort Gordon GA Going into 2011 in the Greater Augusta market comes with restrained optimism.  Rising interest rates could dampen housing demand but the last couple years have been flat in overall sales transaction volume in the area.  


The new construction sales have been strong as more new players enter the market mainly from the Atlanta area.  Several local builders have also adjusted floor plans, suppliers and designs to be more competitive.  One of the newest players in the Greater Augusta area is Wilson Parker.  As a direct competitor to Crown Communities, they are making a stand in over six subdivisions.  Growth in Grovetown, GA which is very near Ft Gordon continues with brand new subdivisions and strong competition for market share among builders.  Generally land prices are lower in this are area compared to Evans and Martinez contributing to lower overall prices per square foot.   


The resale market continues to be challenging as large new construction homes sell at amazingly low prices.  Existing home owners wanting to sell must remain in the home, rent them out or be able to sell at competitive prices.  Sellers that find themselves in a difficult financial bind should call us to discuss possible options including rental management or possibly offering the home as a short sale.  Short sales are becoming increasingly necessary to deal with the economic reality in real estate today.          


In addition, “REO” or bank owned homes also compete for home buyers’attention around Augusta GA.  Potentially, additional foreclosed homes entering the market could push resale prices lower.  Many of these homes require special financing programs or cash to buy them due to physical condition.  The can be great values however it is best to work with an experienced real estate professional to avoid frustration and get the best deal possible. 


As always, you can contact Drew &amp; Christine May for all your real estate needs in the Augusta area.  For straight answers and to deal with full time professionals, call 706-869-9478 today!     

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            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:56:02 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>broker@augustahomestore.com (Christine May)</author>
            <title>Update on Wade Plantation Martinez GA Seller Distress Sale</title>
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I'm sure you may be wondering what happened to our distressed seller at Wade Plantation in Martinez GA.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After putting out the blog and entering this home in the MLS, the interest was incredible.&nbsp; Buyers and agents came out of the woodwork&nbsp; - many new inquiries and some buyers that we had not heard from in many months.&nbsp;&nbsp; After sending out about 300 e-mails as well as bulletins in the MLS and other marketing methods, we ended up with three solid written offers at the end of the first day on the market&nbsp; and 2 verbal offers. Many more buyers who had not acted quickly were remorseful that they had not jumped on this opportunity to have instant equity in a great neighborhood.

In the end, the winning offer was well above the list price.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This is a good example of an experienced agent guiding their client to get what they wanted, many thanks to Rick Frerichs!&nbsp; &nbsp;Adding unnecessary contingencies, delayed inspections , missing pre-approval letters causes buyers to miss out on the super deals.&nbsp; Also the ones that had to think about it for a day or two or three totally missed the boat.&nbsp; It's all about getting the real deal,&nbsp; getting it quick and not playing a game.&nbsp;&nbsp; Everyone is looking for a bargain, however the smart buyer does not care about the &quot;list price&quot;, only the value and equity in the property.&nbsp; &nbsp;We wish to thank all of of you for spreading the word and turning this into a &quot;win-win&quot; situation where the buyer gets a GREAT deal - while helping the seller move on with their life with one thing less to worry about, avoiding&nbsp; a foreclosure, and have a new beginning that she so desperately deserves.&nbsp; 

We'll&nbsp; keep you posted as the closing has not taken place yet and it's not over till it's over. The inspection is done, the loan process is going well, so we&nbsp; expect everything will fall in place.&nbsp;Looking for a good deal?&nbsp; Give me a call anytime to get on the notification hot list! &nbsp;Home Owners: Are you having a hard time keeping up your mortgage payments payments?&nbsp; Don't wait for your mortgage company to foreclosure and&nbsp; ruin your credit!&nbsp; You have options!&nbsp; Call me to schedule a confidential consultation.&nbsp; 
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            <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:38:59 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>broker@augustahomestore.com (Christine May)</author>
            <title>Distress Sale, Please Help this Martinez, GA Homeowner ASAP, Super Deal, Attention Investors **PHOTOS CLICK HERE***</title>
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My client, a&nbsp;hard working, kind&nbsp;lady,&nbsp;has been trying for a while to&nbsp;work things out&nbsp;with&nbsp;her lender to stay in her home.&nbsp;&nbsp;For weeks and weeks she has not gotten a straight answer from her lender and&nbsp;has been unable&nbsp;to stop the foreclosure process.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This is truly a distress sale!&nbsp;&nbsp;This great&nbsp;Martinez GA&nbsp;home is convenient to Ft. Gordon &amp; shopping and has&nbsp; almost 2700 sq ft, 4BR/2 1/2 BA,&nbsp;&nbsp;2-car side entry garage and&nbsp;1/2 acre of land.&nbsp;&nbsp;At $149,900&nbsp;&nbsp;it is priced about $50,000 below value!&nbsp; The home across the street is listed for $299,900!&nbsp;

She needs to get an offer before July 7, 2009 to avoid the inevitable.&nbsp;We really need your help as a buyer! &nbsp;If&nbsp; you know of anyone who may be interested, please give them our contact information.&nbsp;We thank you for your consideration in advance! Please contact&nbsp;us for detailed photos, additional information and to schedule a private showing as soon as possible.

NOTE:***Click the home photo above to take the photo tour***
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            <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:22:20 -0500</pubDate>
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