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As Broker of Success Realty, (Ga Firm H47230) Athens GA, Michelle is proud be a part of a group of enthusiastic & ethical REALTORS® in providing premium customer service to all our clients.
Michelle has 12+ years of real estate brokerage experience and strives to promote affordable home ownership opportunities in the Athens, GA area and to offer both homeownership and career opportunities to the diverse popluation that Athens Georgia enjoys.
Michelle is also a Georgia Certified Residential Appraiser (License #6547) and the co-owner of Diversified Property Services with her husband, David.
Michelle brings extensive knowledge of the Athens, GA real estate market to the table through longevity in her real estate brokerage & real estate appraisal career and by being a native Athenian!
Contact Michelle at 706-207-2502 or the office at 706-543-1553!
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Athens, Georgia Fireworks for July 4th 2009 & other area celebrations!
| There will be fireworks in Athens! The STAR SPANGLED CLASSIC event in Athens, GA starts at 6:00pm on 7/4/2009 at Bishop Park and includes "concessions, family games, inflatables, patriotic arts and crafts for kids, and music. The community birthday cake, donated by Publix, will be served, as well."
The fireworks are scheduled to start at about 9:30pm. The event is free and open to the public! Athens, GA has a long history of fireworks at Bishop Park, but they had been cancelled due to budget cuts for 2009. However, the community has stepped forward and thanks to the following - we are having fireworks in Athens on July 4, 2009!
Rise and shine early Saturday, July 4th 2009 to get a great spot for the Colbert, GA Fourth of July Parade. The parade features antique cars, tractors, horses, and lots more! Bring a bag for the candy thrown out to the kids! Colbert is located about 15 minutes east of Athens off Highway 72 in Colbert. The parade starts at 9am, with a festival following which features arts & crafts, concessions, and gospel & country music.
Watkinsville, GA (about 10 minutes south of Athens on Highway 441) will also play host to special Independence Day celebrations, starting Friday 7/3/2009 with First Friday on Main and a free art tour from 6pm to 9pm. On Saturday the 4th of July the Eagle Tavern will be the site of free watermelon, popcorn, cotton candy & more. There will also be music, concessions and more from 10 am to 2pm. Be safe and have a Happy Fourth of July 2009!
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Athens, GA ranked #5 for Best Cities for Jobs!
| Kiplinger's has ranked Athens, Ga as #5 in their top 10 Best Cities for Jobs and calls Athens one of the "safe havens during the recession". Are you considering relocating? Seems like Athens, Georgia should be on your list of places to consider! Here is some additional info about Athens and feel free to ask us for a full relocation package.  |
Stage your Athens, GA home for a quicker sale and more money!
You live in every day, so maybe you don't notice the little piles and dinged corners, but when it comes time to sell your home, some strategic "staging" may make all the difference in mnimizing the time your home is on the market and maximizing your profit.
So put a few dollars and a few hours of work in place and get ready to sell!
For your viewing enjoyment, and hopeful education, I present the following "Stage Your Home" video.
Got a best tip, staging trick? Please feel free to share it in the comment below!
Award Winning Athens, GA
Those of us who already live in Athens, GA already know just how cool of a place it is, but recently Athens made the list of 2009'sTwelve Unique Cities to Visit as awarded by The National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Here's a highlight tour of Athens:
Take a look at some of the other awards and ranking for the Classic City of the South.....Athens, Georgia!
Convinced Athens is a great place to be? Check out what your money can buy and
start your search for Athens, GA real estate here.
Let me know if you need help, I'd love to show you my hometown!
Winterville, GA Marigold Festival returns this weekend for 2009!
 Looking for free family, fun near Athens, GA this weekend? I'm excited that the Winterville, GA (the other city in Athens-Clarke County) is hosting the 2009 Marigold Festival after a few years off. Saturday, May 26th, 2009 is going to be an awesome day in Winterville, GA! This festival was started in 1971 when the town's population was only 551! The festival continued to be an annual event until it was discontinued in 2003. Don't miss JoAnn's blog about the Marigold Festival, especially if you have great stories to share about years past! Events start at 8am with a Country Breakfast and the parade is at 10am. Click here to see all the events and attractions. The arts and crafts vendors are sure to be out in force, so plan plenty of time for browsing. I look forward to seeing you there! Free admission and free parking, but bring some money for the fabulous "fair food", crafts, etc. |
Don't Lose Your Home, Don't Wait Too Late!
| It seems I am talking to more and more people who are behind on their mortgage payments or fear they are going to have to file bankruptcy or go into foreclosure on their home.
Source: Controller of the Currency (04/21/2009)
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Athens, GA Real Estate Market Is Heating Up!
| It's starting to get busy in Athens, GA as the spring housing market kicks into gear. Phones are ringing, and I am getting multiple offers on houses that are well priced. Market conditions appear to be getting better... here's praying for a strong spring market! |
Athens, Georgia Housing Market Heating Up With Warmer Weather!
 on 1 fabulous REO home (real estate owned by a bank or mortgage company - after foreclosure) near Athens!There is still a lot of inventory available at really great prices in and around Athens, but the houses for sale that are PRICED RIGHT, especially in the starter or affordable range (under $115,000) are moving quite quickly. |
Some Good News in the Athens, GA Housing Market!
| In a real estate market filled with doom and gloom reports every day, I just want to share some great news: Hey North Athens....you are doing OK! Although the average sales price in North Athens dropped a little, the median sales price has gone up in North Athens, days on market have remained stable and number of sales actually increased a bit. Stay tuned, next week I'll be bringing you more Athens, Georgia area market trends and housing statistics! |
Watkinsville, GA Christmas Parade 2008
| Saturday,December 6, 2008 was the gorgeous day set for the Watkinsville, Oconee County, Georgia 2008 Christmas Parade. This year's theme was "Home for the Holidays!" As some of you know my kids are pretty much grown now, so I tagged along with one of my favorite mortgage lenders - Amy Coile of Classic City Mortgage along with her 2 adorable children Riley and Coleman! Although if my kids had known how much candy was going to be thrown out - they probably would have gone with me! This parade features so many cool things - I took almost 400 photos - so if you want to see more: Click here for the slide show of the first half of the Watkinsville, GA 2008 Christmas Parade or Click here for the second half of the parade! Warning these are big files, so they may take a little while to load. I have some video of the twirlers, bands, and dancers coming soon! It was great to see everyone! |
Athens, Georgia Holiday Fun 2008 - Merry Christmas!
1460 Choo Choo Drive, Greensboro, GA - Lake Oconee Home for Sale - $585,000
Athens, GA Real Estate Available for Lease Purchase - Including Surrounding Counties!
| At ERA Classic City Realty, we have a few exceptionally motivated sellers right now who are accepting Lease Purchase Offers on their homes from qualified applicants! If the "credit crunch" or other personal issues have affected your home buying power, now might be the perfect time to consider an Athens, Georgia real estate lease purchase. Below are some of the properties available for sale with a lease purchase possible in the Athens, GA area including Oconee County, Barrow County, Banks County, and Madison County, as well as Clarke County: 
1106 Chestnut Oak Court, Winder, GA 30680 is currently offered for sale at $169,900. With over 2200 square feet of living area and 4 or 5 bedrooms, there is space for everyone in this immaculate home in a swim/tennis community. Click here for more information and photos of 1106 Chestnut Oak Court, Winder, GA. 3671 Spratlin Mill Road, Hull, GA 30646 offered at $89,900 is ready to move into and is affordable and convenient to Athens! Featuring 3 bedrooms plus a bonus room, covered rear deck, and fenced rear yard. Click here for more information and photos on 3671 Spratlin Mill Road, Hull, GA. 290 Appleby Drive, Athens, GA 30605 is condo offered at $81,700 available to lease purchase or rent in January 2009! For more details and photos on this 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo in a gated community with a pool, located close to downtown Athens, click here. 
1260 Old Greensboro Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677 is a historic home in Oconee County offered at $518,000 for sale, lease purchase or rent. The owner will also consider trading for a home in Florida! This is your chance to own a lovingly restored home on acreage with an in ground pool and huge outbuildings! For more photos and details on 1260 Old Greensboro Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677, click here! 600 Chambers Road, Commerce, GA 30530 is located just minutes from I-85 and Banks Crossing and is offered at $164,900. Situated on 1.64+- acres, like new interior and HUGE master suite. Click here for more photos and information about 600 Chambers Road, Commerce, GA. I'm sure you understand that the lease purchase terms for each of these properties varies and my list of available properties changes on a daily basis. Just contact me or give me a call (706-207-2502) for more information on homes available for lease purchase today! Click here to search the MLS via IDX for more Athens, Georgia area homes for sale! All information is believed accurate, but not guaranteed. Each office individually owned and operated. |
Happy Halloween in Athens, Georgia 2008!
2192 Bowman Highway, Dewy Rose, GA - Home for Sale!
Live the good life and preserve a piece of history! Here is your rare opportunity to own a historic country farm house:
Offered at $69,900 Marketed by ERA Classic City Realty Athens, GA - Michelle DeRepentingy, Associate Broker All information believed accurate, but not guaranteed. Each office independently owned and operated. |
It's Free Family Fun Day 2008 in Athens, Georgia!
I got "Clocked" in Athens, Georgia!
 Hudson Carter's Clocked, that is. It was a busy real estate week, so we decided to venture to downtown Athens, Georgia for dinner - even though the students at UGA are back and parking is a little harder to come by. We really looked up and only had to walk about a block With "food for the space age, most folks visit "Clocked" for their hearty burgers and melts...but I go just for the tuna! Ok and the fried pickles! Although favorite of students and visiting parents, the natives know they can find find affordable and hearty platters and wonderfuly wild desserts!   Click here to view the rest of our Clocked experience! Located on West Washington Street and open Sunday through Thursday from 11 am to 10 pm and on Fridays and Saturdays open until 11 p.m. Stop by, enjoy a bite and let me know what you favorite food is! |
Why Dog Lovers Adore Athens, Georgia!
Although I have about an acre of fenced yard for my 5 canine family members to play in, they often want a change of scenery and someone new to play with and well...I love talking to other humans about their darling dogs too. Those days we head to one of the many pooch party fields in and around Athens
There's plenty of room for your pooch to play in Athens, GA!
Samson, the white Boxer is especially social and really enjoys playing with his friends at off dog leash, fenced areas at Wiggly Field, located off Whit Davis Road in East Athens. Wiggly Field has a small dog field, a large dog field and an agility course. Here's a look at Samson's adventure below:
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Ben Burton Park on Mitchell Bridge Road does not have off leash areas, put leashed dogs are welcome in the fields, paths, and to play in the river!
Sandy Creek Park on Holman Road (off Highway 441, North) has several open, public fields and has private fenced areas that can be rented for $1.00 per dog per hour - Sammy had his 1st birthday party there last year and really enjoyed hanging out with his friends. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails.
The Univeristy of Georgia Intramural Fields off College Station Road in Athens, GA also has a several off leash areas, plus plenty of trails
Rules and More Information for Athens-Clarke County Dog Parks
A special treat for any of our dogs is breakfast or lunch at Big City Bread on Finley Street in Athens, which features dog friendly patio dining - Clarke County leash laws are enforced but you're sure to make new friends, eat great food and enjoy the local artisian and farmers market on summer Saturdays!
Is It A Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate in Athens Georgia?
| I'm finding that my answer to that question has many variables these days and there is no short version, it really depends on your personal situation. For some people, it really is a great time to buy or sell and then there are some that probably should not even be dipping their big toe in that water right now. It all comes down to your needs, motivation and personal financial circumstances and that hasn't changed much, in my opinion. There are some fabulous deals available in the Athens, Georgia area real estate market right now, but the terms and conditions set by the seller's can be tricky, so make sure you know exactly what you are committing to before going under contract (binding agreement). So my recommendation is: if you are considering buying or selling, let's take a look at your personal picture and see what develops. |