Most folks approaching the market are aware of tight inventories, high demand, and extremely low days on the market for move in ready, priced right homes.  A lot of people have heard about houses selling in just a few days following just a couple of days of showings and getting multiple offers ending up often times above asking price.  This has been the extreme seller's market that we have been in for the past several years.  Things may be about to change.  Interest rates at the time of this blog post have climbed even higher than the above chart and we are already seeing some important trend changes as a result. Although we are just half way through the month of May 2022, we see a marked departure from the overall month over month list price increases, and decrease in Sold prices for C... 05/16/2022

About 5 years ago The Newnan Linc trail project began and has since progressed nicely to include a completed stretch from the Newnan court square through C.J. Smith Park, East through the woods and near a stream across Interstate 85 through some more woods near the Newnan Center and into Summergrove golf course and housing development.    A community benefits from a trail system in many ways.  First it's what is called a "linear park" providing park access across a wide area that may not otherwise have access to the recreational opportunities provided.  The trail also provides a nice alternative form of transportation, a means for exercise and obvious recreation activities, but also promote improved community health along with associated health care cost savings.  Another benefit is con... 04/22/2022

Newnan  Demolition work has been ongoing at the old Caldwell Tanks site located at 57 E Broad in Downtown Newnan just East of the Court Square.  The Newnan City Council held a public hearing last week where two companies submitted initial proposals about potential development plans for the 5 acre site.  The city of Newnan purchased the property after the community balked at a private development proposal for a large apartment community.  Public Private partnership developments have become increasingly popular around the country particularly in situations like this where central city core revitalization efforts are aimed at positive growth measures and good urban planning. Proposal one was made by Mallory and Evans Development who envisioned a boutique hotel with a conference room, 30 to... 04/19/2022

Market Report 1st Quarter 2022 Coweta County Georgia.   As of 3/31/22 the amount of active listings was down from 175 at the end of the 4th quarter of 2021 to 156 with 679 sold units down from 807 sold in the previous quarter.  Average price for the first quarter of this year is: $390,538.00 USD  Prices have increased from the first quarter of this year from the first quarter of last year by an average 19% and medium value of 15% across Coweta County.  *Please note that this report is configured for viewing with a desk top computer.  The numbers and columns may not align properly with a smart phone.                                      Average      %     Medium     %List 4th qtr 2021        408,270               379,900List 1st qtr  2022        439,659    7.7%   400,000   2.9%Sold 4th q... 04/01/2022

I am an advocate for private ownership of homes.  When done right, investing in real estate makes a whole lot of sense for a number of reasons and will benefit you financially.  Today we see large investment firms, dot com corporations, and large outsiders buying up large numbers of homes all over the place and then charging an arm and a leg to rent them back out to the people.  Ownership of a handful of rental properties makes perfect sense and is a wise investment for private property owners, I want to see regular people like you and I own our own homes, see the home and community prosper and thrive.  I don't want to see everything owned by big corporations that aren't even here.  So that's how I feel about that.  Next is the discounting of real estate services.  While on the surface ... 03/09/2022

Painting with oil has been something I've wanted to try for many years.  My earliest work with paint was at Palmetto High School in 12th grade art class but I only worked with acrylics.   A lot of folks think it's way to hard to paint in oil.  I've found that I love the medium.  First of all the paint doesn't dry as quickly and so it's easier to move around and blend.  It's also a bit more forgiving.   Located right on South Court Square in the heart of Newnan is this amazing gem called Corner Arts https://www.facebook.com/cornerarts.  Jenny, who is my awesome painting teacher (she offers classes weekly for anyone interested in exploring their artistic talents).  The shop features a wide variety of arts and crafts from local artisans including herself.  If you are ever at the Newnan Squ... 02/07/2022

Grading has begun for one of anew condo developments in Newnan Georgia. This one is located near the roundabout of Greisen Trail and McIntosh Parkway.   More details in a recent News print article: https://times-herald.com/news/2022/02/condo-development-coming-to-greison-trailAccording to the article, these will be townhouse style condos and there are to be 96 of them constructed.  Condos in the area are in extremly limited supply and high demand.  According the Georgia MLS, There are currently (as of 2/7/22) zero condos for sale in Coweta County, and just 21 were sold over the past year with most being townhouse models, with aproximately 2 beds and 2 bath with a one car at a medium sold price of: $230,000.00.  Days on market averaged 3.  With more than half of area residents commuting ... 02/07/2022

Coweta County Sigle Family New Construction January 2022Overview:  Nationally and locally new housing is being impacted by shortages of labor, and increasing supply costs.  For instance, lumber prices which peaked last year around this time at about $1,500.00, then dropping over the Summer have climbed back up over $1,000.00 in January and as of 2/2/22 are around $980.00, more than double what it had been prior to the surges of the past several years.  New housing numbers in markets all over the nation arguably have fallen drastically behind year over year over and above basic demand over the past decade and basic supply this year is no exception.  Another thing to keep in mind, is that without a healthy stock of new houses to meet the full demand, there is less available on the market ... 02/02/2022

Snap shot Overview:  Newnan Georgia is part of the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan area located about 40 miles Southeast of Downtown Atlanta.  The city has a population of about 50,000 and Coweta County a little more than 150,000.  About two thirds of the dwellings are owned with about a third being rented.  Some forecast estimates suggest that Coweta County will grow to over 200,000 by 2030.  The main issues illustrating the fourth quarter market is a record low number of homes for sale, lower number of homes being sold, extremely low number of days on market particularly for the dialed in move in ready stock, sharply increasing prices across the board, and all of this at a time where record low interest rates continue along with record high demand.  4th Quarter Coweta County Market Snaps... 01/01/2022

The Holiday Season ending December 2021 has been like Summer in Winter with recent day time highs in the 70's shattering long held records all over Georgia.  By December 30, the jet stream began to sink lower toward the south producing massive severe weather including one massive thunderstorm topping out around 42,000 feet according to the radar blips and ended up dumping more than 3 inches in about a half hour, and in all more than 5 inches for the day.  These are the results in the area of The lakes of White Oak, Summer Grove, and Heritage Ridge neighborhoods on the East Side of Newnan Georgia. Above is the upper lake along the headwaters of the Sullivan Branch of White Oak Creek following the torrential downpour.    That's a lot of rain all at once and I wondered how the drainage wou... 12/30/2021

Welcome to Summergrove Fall 2021 on the East side of the City of Homes, Newnan Georgia.  The Fall foliage this year has been exceptional.  This is Lake Summergrove, one of the central features in this large planned community surrounding a beautiful golf course, trails, hills, obviously lots of gorgeous trees and water as well.    Summergrove Market Data, November 2021Current data from the Georgia MLS show a three week housing supply, with 9 active properties, 15 Pending sales and 12 Sold properties.  The below market data is for the month ending November 2021, verses November 2020                         Average         Medium       Average Days on Market: 15  -50%List Price:      383,302            397,500        Medium Days on Market: 6    -50%                         357,620         ... 12/01/2021

Neighborhood InformationThomas Crossroads is a landmark crossing the northeastern edges of Newnan, Georgia.This neighborhood offers a family-friendly setting with many establishments and community amenities available for its residents that provide many opportunities for families or friends to spend time together. The structure of the district offers convenient access to the central portion of Newnan. It is surrounded by mixed-use commercial real estate in its center and various cul de sac neighborhoods to its north and south. This area provides schools for you to enroll your kids. There are also various grocery and retail establishments along the community’s main road, which you can visit for your daily shopping needs.For more information, please feel free to contact us today and we’ll ... 11/09/2021

Neighborhood InformationSenoia is a town in Coweta County, Georgia, situated at US Highway 16 and 85. It is known for its fields used for cattle grazing and its subdivision with cul de sac streets. This rural community is carved in between undeveloped wooded areas and residential subdivisions. Its town center serves as its central business district that features various community amenities, stores, restaurants, and other local attractions.It has a total of residents of four thousand plus that hold one thousand four hundred households. For additional information in this neighborhood, please read through our community page or feel free to give us a call for specific questions you may have about Senoia.Real Estate InformationSenoia features an outstanding collection of residential real est... 11/09/2021

Neighborhood InformationMoreland is an expansive town located in the southern part of Coweta County, Georgia.Even though the neighborhood has over 0.90 square miles, this community only has a four hundred-plus population with 137 households. It was centered along with the train station built in 1888.This bedroom community features an excellent selection of luxury homes, farmsteads properties, and single-family homes, perfect for buyers looking into buying a home in Moreland, Georgia. This neighborhood is situated in the rural countryside of Coweta County, which is just a short drive away from Newnan and with various railroads and highways providing convenient transportation hubs for other major cities in the region.Moreland offers many opportunities for agricultural real estate in this ... 11/09/2021

Neighborhood InformationSharpsburg is the most residential town in the eastern part of Coweta County, Georgia. This town sits directly east of the county of Newnan. Sharpsburg offers lovely residential neighborhoods and subdivisions with commercial space centered along various notable highways passing through the area. The excellent home options, top-ranked schools, and well-maintained amenities in the community all sum up to make this neighborhood one of the best residential real estate markets within Coweta County. Professionals working in Newnan, Peachtree, or Atlanta looking for a move-in ready home in the suburbs will love this fantastic family-friendly community.If you wish to be a part of this three hundred plus community, please do not hesitate to contact our team, and we’ll lov... 11/09/2021

Neighborhood InformationHaralson is a small town with 79 households and a hundred plus residents in the southeastern corner of Coweta County, Georgia.This extended-standing community was established in 1820 and incorporated as a town in 1907. Haralson is known for its primary shooting site for the world-famous Walking Dead TV Series. To date, this area is famous for day tours and private events hosted by local businesses using the life-sized sets made famous by the series. Have fun with friends exploring the well-preserved locations and interactive activities hosted by locals for tourists visiting the neighborhood.Haralson is a small town with residents living in private homesites spread throughout the region. Its small population means most residents know each other and participate in ... 11/09/2021

Neighborhood InformationHomes located at Grantville features an appealing collection of well-built suburban subdivisions carved along the wooded landscapes of the area. This city has over 3,000 residents in the southern part of Coweta County, Georgia.This bedroom community is relatively small, centered along several notable highways, including Highway 29 and Interstate 85 that pass through the community. Like other small towns in the area, Grantville is a perfect bedroom community for larger city centers in the neighborhood and Newnan to the north and LaGrange to the southwest. This community has a unique small-town feel reflected in how the community is laid out. Its center features commercial establishments in the region that includes a variety of retail and dining establishments. The... 11/09/2021

Neighborhood InformationThis neighborhood resides 345 population and caters to 199 households inside an exclusive luxury subdivision located on the northern outskirts of Sharpsburg, Georgia.Canongate Village is a premier luxury neighborhood directly north of the Canongate 1 Gold Club. This neighborhood is perfect for buyers interested in a home with an exclusive country club living that offers amenities of a world-class golf club community. Coweta Club also provides a superb designed championship golf course with rolling fairways made with natural hillsides of the surrounding landscape. It has a clubhouse with function rooms for your events, restaurants that serve guests with their signature dish, two tennis courts, and a swimming pool area located at the entry of the course. It is so e... 11/09/2021

Neighborhood InformationAshley Park is a major commercial center in the heart of Newnan, Georgia. The neighborhood features an open-air shopping complex with a comprehensive selection of retail and dining centers for the many families living in the city. The shopping center also offers a vast array of amenities for all guests visiting the mall. Enjoy complimentary wi-fi, 24/7 security, public restrooms, ATMs, water fountains, and trolley rides for kids of all ages. There is also a local art gallery, pet stations, a library, and outdoor alfresco dining for your convenience. Moviehouse can be found inside Ashley Park, where you can watch the most recent feature films. Aside from shopping centers, Ashley Park also has a lot of fun activities to offer, such as golfing, amusement parks, and ... 11/09/2021

Neighborhood InformationSituated directly northeast of the city of Newnan, White Oak is an unincorporated community within Coweta County, Georgia.Composed of forty-five thousand people with fifteen thousand households, this community is a mixed-use area with the primary commercial real estate used for various purposes, including retail, logistics, office space, and manufacturing. Residential sections in White Oak are primarily to its southeast west of the White Oak Country Club.For additional information in the area, please read through our community page or feel free to give us a call for specific questions you may have about this neighborhood, and our team will be glad to extend to help you out.Real Estate InformationWhite Oak is mainly a commercial real estate market known for its wa... 11/09/2021