Marsha Cash's Blog

It continues to be a tough market for higher end homes.  There were no sales over $350,000 for the month of March. Months of inventory are way down.  By dividing the number of homes on the market in March and dividing by the number sold in March, months of inventory in many price categories is le...

                                  # sold                Average sold price              Avg days on market Stockbridge                    72                    $72,115                            83 McDonough                    94                   $108,534                           91 Locust Grov...

I have been wondering about what temperature to keep my hot water heater.  Mostly to keep my energy costs in line.  This article by Reuben Saltzman talks about the possibility of scalding at too high a temp and bacteria growth at too low a temp.  Read on to see his recommendation.What's the best ...

The annual event, Taste of Henry, is upon us!  This Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Jason Harper Event Center, 25 restaurants will be serving up the best of their menus.  For $20 per person, you receive 10 sampling coupons.  There are rates for senior adults and children.  Come join the fun!

Hands on Henry is an annual event promoting volunteerism in our County.  Projects are lined up for volunteers to work on one Saturday in April.  This Saturday, April 21, is the day!  To volunteer, go to leadershiphenry.com/handson.  Thanks for your participation.

  March 3, Mardi Growl, Locust Grove City Hall, Dog parage at 10 am, events til 2 pm including dog & owner costume contest, frisbee demonstrations, food, pet vendors March 18 3 pm, City Hall, Stockbridge, 7 mile bike ride. March 16 7-9 pm, Merle Manders Conference Center, Black History Month Gal...

Stockbridge   McDonough    Locust      Hampton    Ellenwood                                                                                    Grove     Avg                        $62,215                $121,969        $129,714   $111,082    $78,960 Price      Avg Days On Mkt                  100...

Home sales were down overall 19.5% vs. December, 2011.  Every category of home sale was down or even. Home sales were up in January, 2012 45% over January, 2011. Every category was up or even except $300,000 to $500,000, which was down 33%. Only one home was sold in December, 2011 and January, 20...

                                Total Sales         Avg Sale Price     Avg Days on Mkt Stockbridge                     58                    $ 88,077               91 McDonough                     94                    $127,092               79 Locust Grove                   30                   ...

Some notable items noted when comparing resale home sales December, 2010 vs. December, 2011: Total homes sold up 11.5% over 2010. Home sales per category: $100,000-$200,000  up 10.7% over 2010. $200,000-$300,000 up 27.7% over 2010. $300,000-$500,000 down 25% over 2010. $500,000-$800,000 was up (1...