Building permits hit record low; foreclosures soar to 6.37 percent
Record lows in building permits in Dougals County and surrounding counties continues to plummet as area lenders are still riding out the recession and builders find other means of income. Many have closed their businesses and others find work as remodelers. For those still in business custom homes have replaced the fast pace of spec building from the past few years. Times-Georgian – News, Classifieds, Business, Sports – Carrollton, Georgia.
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Moving to Atlanta? Consider Going West!
Atlanta has so much to offer as a big city but if you are relocating to Atlanta it can be a little overwhelming on where to choose your next home. Home to the proclaimed busiest airport in the world, several fortune 500 companies, major sporting teams and great infrastructure are some of the economic reasons you might be relocating to Atlanta. In your search for your next home here, you may study the layout of the city, proximity to your job, review schools, study commute patterns among other factors to help you make your decisions. West Atlanta Real Estate focuses on the quieter less congested area of town that residents desire but still located close enough to downtown Atlanta, Atlanta Hartsfield airport, major shopping, excellent healthcare facilities and a great local university. West Atlanta Real Estate West Atlanta Real Estate focuses in the areas of west and south Cobb County, Douglas County, Carroll County, Paulding County, Haralson County, Heard County going to the Alabama state line. Below is a brief synopsis of the general cities with the selling area. These locations follow the west side of Atlanta going out to the I-20 corridoor towards: Cobb County Real Estate Smyrna, Ga – Smyrna is located about 10 miles NW of the Atlanta City limits. A popular choice for residents for it’s short commute to many parts of Atlanta and it’s proximity to I-285, Smyrna is just that location, location, location. A newly redisigned downtown area has new restaurants, shops and bustling small town feel with being near everything. Some of the local businesses are Glock, IBM and UCB Pharmaceuticals. Austell, Ga – Austell features a suburban feel also with a short commute, good shopping, restaurants and nice neighborhoods. Located in the southern part of Cobb County, it is near large industrial and warehousing district of the Fulton Industrial area near I-20. Local businesses are Cobb Wellstar Hospital and Carustar Industries. Powder Springs, Ga – Located just north of Austell about 5 miles, it sits off the East West Connector in southern Cobb county. The East West Connector is a widely used commuter pass through for downtown Atlanta commutes. Residents commute to all points of Atlanta but is conveniently near Marietta and Douglasville. Douglas County Real Estate Douglasville, Ga – Just a little further west, Douglasville is bisected by interstate 1-20. Many residents commute to Atlanta daily choosing the easy commute of about 35 minutes to the city and also its short commute to the Hartsfield International Airport. Surrounded by the convieniences of the big city with shopping and restaurants, it boasts the area’s largest regional mall, Arbor Place as well as the Douglasville Maxmimum One Realty of Greater Atlanta. Paulding County Real Estate Dallas, Ga – Dallas is the county seat of Paulding county. The county experienced huge growth in the recent years and Paulding County Georgia is ranked 7th (2007 Census) in population growth among the United States. Being the 2nd Fastest growing county in Georgia. Also the 2nd fastest growing county in Metro Atlanta. Many upscale but yet affordable developments were built in recent years along with great infrastructure and schools. Located in the heart of Paulding county most commuters travel highway 278 which is a direct route to I-20 and the Hartsfield International Airport. Hiram, Ga – Hiram also experienced huge growth recently. A suburban feel with shopping and restaurants nearby. Great access to highway 278 and highway 92 give its appeal. Area residents like home town feel, schools and shopping. Carroll County Real Estate Villa Rica, Ga – Villa Rica sits in the northern section of Carroll County off I-20. A 45 minute commute to Atlanta and Hartsfield International Airport, most residents like the country feel and much less congestions. Shoppers find their needs in either Douglasville, Carrollton or Villa Rica and enjoy the small town atmosphere. Carrollton, Ga – Carrollton is considered an economic hub for the west Georgia area. Headquartered to large corporations like Southwire, Greenway Medical and it also houses facilities for Wal-Mart.com, Sony and Airtran. Carrollton is also a college town that is home to the University of West Georgia which has about 11,300 enrolled for the past five years. An exceptional school district for the city of Carrollton, it draws students from all parts of the county for its academic and athletic status. Haralson County Real Estate Bremen, Ga – Bremen is in Haralson County just north of interstate 20 towards the Alabama border. Bremen has been long known for its textile mills that have been in operation for many years. Many of the mills have moved operations oversees but the small town feel is still very much alive and well. A rural atmosphere with a small town is what draws its residents. Bremen city also features a highly touted school system that draws many students from other areas. West Atlanta Real Estate Experts List! Buy! Sell! This is not your ordinary Brokerage. Unlike most real estate companies that force you to do things one way or their way, we believe you should have choices to pick and choose what best fits your individual needs. We are always looking for new ways to make and West Atlanta real estate more efficient AND without sacrificing quality or service. If you’re looking to buy a home in West Atlanta or sell your existing West Atlanta property, we will be happy to take care of your real estate needs. Our mission is to provide outstanding customer service while utilizing the best practices and systems available. For more information about West Atlanta Real Estate services and how we can best serve you, please fill out the online contact form or give us call today! Chip Hurst Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta 770.294.9976 Mobile Hurstch@bellsouth.net www.WestAtlantaRealEstate.com Map of West Atlanta, Georgia View Larger Map
Caroll County, GA New Home Sales Continue to Dip but Resales are On the Rise
I read an interesting article today in the Times- Georgian about new home sales continuing to dip but resales are on the rise. “The new home market is nearly non-existent in Carroll County, but sales of pre-existing homes is looking up, according to a local real estate official. This news mirrors a Monday U.S. Department of Commerce report that new home sales fell to a six-month low in August and are on pace for the worst year since the government began keeping records a half century ago. In Carroll County only 17 building permits for new home construction have been issued so far this year, according to the county’s Codes and Community Development office.” Current Caroll County, GA new home sales are on the down from last year this time as depicted in this graph below. Caroll County, GA Real Estate Expert List! Buy! Sell! This is not your ordinary West Atlanta real estate brokerage. Unlike most real estate companies that force you to do things one way or their way, we believe you should have choices to pick and choose what best fits your individual needs. We are always looking for new ways to make and West Atlanta real estate more efficient AND without sacrificing quality or service. If you’re looking to buy a home in West Atlanta or sell your existing West Atlanta property, we will be happy to take care of your real estate needs. Our mission is to provide outstanding customer service while utilizing the best practices and systems available. For more information about List! Buy! Sell! West Atlanta real estate services and how we can best serve you, please fill out the online contact form or give us call today! Chip Hurst Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta 770.294.9976 Mobile Chip.Hurst@WestAtlantaRealEstate.com www.WestAtlantaRealEstate.com Carroll County, GA Map View Larger Map
Douglasville Real Estate Foreclosures Still Steady in 2012
The foreclosures are still steady in metro counties with Atlanta being hit hard still late in 2012 with not much sign of slowing. Carroll and Douglas Counties in general is still experiencing some of the highest foreclosure rates around. The heat map below depicts the degree to which Georgia counties are experiencing the number of foreclosures in September. Both Douglas and Carroll County are high but the leading county is Newton County on the east side of Atlanta with 1 out of every 205 in foreclosure. Carroll County on the west side is 1 out of every 215. A typical slow down will occur during December with many lien holders choosing not to take back properties during holidays but an increase will pick back up in December. If you are facing foreclosure and would like to discuss some alternatives with a real estate agent, please send us a message. <p
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