Charlie Ragonesi Big Canoe Realestate's Blog

Jasper Georgia Real Estate

I was searching for information and came across some interesting statistics about our market. Over the last 8 years housing prices are up. Over the last 2 years they are relatively flat. In terms of numbers of sales this is where we see the greatest swing. As numbers of units sold over the last 2 years are down.

What this means , and I believe it is true all over the mountains not just in Jasper is that since mountain property is the second most sought after  behind water front, our values are holding. So if you are looking to buy now is a good time. As we come out of this recession and housing mess I think you will see a big increase in demand and a corresponding increase in price.

The strength of the price numbers surprised me. The reduction in units sold did not. We are your mountains Realtors. Visit us on line at www.allmountainrealty.com

3 commentsCharlie Ragonesi 706- 579-1098 • April 09 2009 07:31AM

North Georgia Real Estate today

The North Georgia Market is facing a number of challenges. We were not effected by the housing bubble as much as other areas of the country. However the economic slow down has us feeling the pinch. State wide unemployment number hover around 8.5 percent. But the Atlanta area is higher around 9 percent and Dalton in North Georgia is over 10 percent. Dalton is the carpet capital of the U.S. and less houses being built means less carpet needed.

So for us in the mountains we saw a general decrease in prices in 2008 of approximately 10 percent. This is very good compared to other areas. The problem is the economic slow down may increase the number of folks in trouble and have a negative effect on prices. We are seeing first time buyers enter the market in good numbers.

Resort communities are suffering as folks with extra income are not spending it. The next 6 months I believe will tell the tale for how our market will fare. There are some wonderful deals and our mountains remain as always Beautiful.

Mountains in the Back Ground with pond and flat area ideal for a horse farm in front

0 commentsCharlie Ragonesi 706- 579-1098 • March 08 2009 05:31PM