4Th Quarter Stats #4

I have been kind of busy working on an offer, but here are a few more stats about 2008 sales.

• The number of sales in all segments of the Atlanta home market have declined in 2008 and the degree of slowing varies only slightly by segment, above $200K.

• The smallest impact was in the <$200K price range, which is likely due to the larger portion of lower-priced foreclosure sales in that price range.

• Overall, sales of New properties fell more than Resales.

About the third stat, this is the first time we have seen this since 1993.

GW

4TH Quarter Stats #3 - Super Bowl Pick

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! I am about to do some cooking and start getting ready for tonight's game. But first, I wanted to give you another interesting stat.

• The percentage of sales that were foreclosed properties more than doubled to 23.6% of total sales recorded in FMLS through 2008.

Foreclosures have added a negative effect to an already weaker market in 2008 and represent a large portion of sales in the $200K and below price range, likely accounting for the higher level of sales in that price range.

Now, after that good news, here is my pick for tonight's game : Steelers over Cards. This is a hard game to pick because haven't seen each team play that much, but I will go with the team that one the big game a few years ago. Plus, I am a huge UGA fan and I have to root for Hines Ward. So everybody have a fun and safe night, and I will post some more tomorrow.

GW

4TH Quarter Stats #2

For single family detached homes:

• Total sales in 2008 were down -22% compared to 2007
• Each month sales were lower compared to 2007, except for September.

GW

4TH Quarter Stats #1

So, I got out of the stat presentation last night a little down about what I saw, but hopeful that our market will be better soon. There is a great deal of information that Chuck Carr at ChartMaster Services, LLC found, and I will give you a some of these stats in the next few weeks. If you would like more information including the graphs, please just contact me. Here we go!

• Keller Williams Realty ranks #2 in Atlanta in total sales of Condos, Townhomes, and Single Family Detached Residences.

• Keller Williams also has maintained or increased its Atlanta markets share every year since 2003.

For me, I am very proud of my company and this just shows you that we are definitely doing something right. I think I will end on this good note, and bring you the negatives later.

GW

Atlanta 4th Quarter Housing Figures Coming Soon!!

I am about to head into the boss man's 4th quarter stat meeting. This is a meeting that an agent like me should never miss. Shawn Rawls gives a perfect presentation about the real estate market here in Atlanta and how we are fairing in all areas. I will drop some knowledge on you after the presentation.

Grant