Towns County (Young Harris & Hiawassee) Real Estate Market.

What is going on in the areas real estate market? That is a question I get asked all the time now. My standard response is it is a GREAT time to buy. Yes the Young Harris & Hiawassee markets are slower than it was back in 2005 and 2006 and there are more properties for sale in Towns County now than back in 05 or 06. All of these factors just make it a better time to buy. A buyer has more properties to choose from and if they are thinking about building on a vacant lot the builders are available to work with them now.

Lets take a look at some of the facts about the Towns County market. First off we all know that this is a true discretionary spending area. Nobody has to move to the Mountains and Lakes. It is not like we have major industries and or company in the area with relocations going on everyday. This area is all about lifestyle, it is what makes the area so special.


2005
Jan Feb March Apr Total
New 45 31 66 63 205
Pending 43 27 55 52 177
Sold 44 44 37 49 174

2006
Jan Feb March Apr Total
New 59 63 126 93 341
Pending 73 39 62 23 197
Sold 46 56 66 53 221

2007
Jan Feb March Apr Total
New 177 108 165 259 709
Pending 33 19 27 20 99
Sold 23 29 28 28 108

2008
Jan Feb March Apr Total
New 101 96 137 165 499
Pending 24 12 13 16 65
Sold 22 15 26 15 78

This works sheet is pretty self explanatory.
All listings/properties in Towns County (Lots, Land, Homes, etc)
New: Number of new listing entered into the MLS system in Towns County.
Pending: Number of listing that went pending in Towns County.
Sold: Number of listing that closed in Towns County.
Source: NEG Board of Realtors.

As you can see 2005 and 2006 where very busy times for pendings and solds. 2007 and 2008 are getting back to normal, but with the increase of new listing it has given the buyer more options.


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Hiawassee GA Real Estate Market Report.

It is not all bad news for the Real Estate market in Towns County. It a great time to buy in Towns County.(Grin) We had 26 sales in March versus 15 sales in February. 13 Pending in March versus 12 Pending in February. 137 New listings in March versus 96 New listing in February. (Source NEGABR MLS)

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Current Hiawassee Market 04/11/07

349 lots on the market at this time. They range in price from $29,900 to $1,400,000. The average comes in at $117,392 and the Median is $99,900.

231 Non Lake Front residential homes on the market at this time. They range in price from $45,000 to $949,900. The Average comes in at $321,706 and the Median is $289,000

21 Non Lake Townhouse, Condo type place on the market at this time. They range in price from $149,900 to $539,000. Most of them have lake views and a slip.

Please contact me for a detail search with pictures etc.chuck@ssg-i.com

Full Bloom Weekend

Well it has happened again! This had to be the best weekend in awhile here in the mountains. Temps in the Mid 80 and clear blue skies. Just like a post card! With weekend like this past one you just know this is the place to live! The pear trees are in full bloom and so are a bunch of other plants. I know the pollen has been high but to see a the trees looking so good makes it bearable.

Had some big time happenings at the fair ground. Had an old time county music show with some local talent playing all week end.

Current Hiawassee Market 03/09/07

336 lots on the market at this time. They range in price from $19,900 to $1,400,000. The average comes in at $120,310 and the Median is $99,900.

208 Non Lake Front residential homes on the market at this time. They range in price from $45,000 to $990,000. The Average comes in at $334,549 and the Median is $296,450

21 Non Lake Townhouse, Condo type place on the market at this time. They range in price from $1499,000 to $539,000. Most of them have lake views and a slip.

Please contact me for a detail search with pictures etc.
chuck@ssg-i.com