Becky Babcock's Blog

Overall in 2009, sales numbers were up slightly and sales prices were down.  Expectations for higher interest rates the second half of the year plus expiration of the homebuyer tax credits April 30 should make the first half of 2010 a better time for sellers and buyers than the second half of 2010.  Check out the deals, including Cherokee, Fulton, Forsyth, Cobb, and Pickens Foreclosures at www.beckysrealestate.com.

In Lake Arrowhead GA, the number of home sales has actually increased from 2008 to 2009, with 44 closings in 2008 and 63 closings in 2009.  The number of lot closings remained the same, at 11 lots sold each year in Lake Arrowhead.  The range of lot prices for 2009 was $4000 to $265,000, and the range of home prices was from $53,000 to $651,145.  There were not any condo sales reported in MLS for 2009, although there are currently five condominiums listed for sale.  Currently, there are 78 homes and condos listed, ranging from $64,900 to $799,000.  There are 123 lots for sale, ranging from $4,500 to $399,000.