Georgia Real Estate

Southern charm, peanuts and peaches, and the trend-setting city of Atlanta are just a few reasons why Georgia stays on many a person's mind. It was first traveled by Hernando de Soto in 1540, was populated by Gen. James Oglethorpe in 1733, and nearly destroyed by Gen. William T. Sherman in 1864. It's where Margaret Mitchell wrote Gone With the Wind and where John Berendt placed his book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Georgia is centrally located in the Southeast and is home to 15 Fortune 500 companies and 26 Fortune 1000 companies..

Georgia's Southern charm, bustling industry and corporate community are draws for many Georgia homebuyers. And unlike other states, Georgia's real estate market has remained relatively strong. Typically, homes for sale in Georgia range in price from $117,000 in Albany to $185,000 in Atlanta.

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Why Georgia?

Georgians enjoy a quality of life nearly unrivaled by other states. Those looking to invest in Georgia real estate will find that the lower taxes and a lower cost of living will enable them to do more with the money they make and enjoy a higher standard of living. And with a variety of residential homes for sale - relocating to Georgia can get new Georgians the right home and the right lifestyle at the right price.

Georgia's location is also a huge plus. Its central location in the Southeast means that 80 percent of people living in the United States can be reached in two hours air travel or less from Georgia. An added bonus is Georgia's temperate climate, with average temperatures ranging from 73 to 82 degrees in the summer and 51 to 56 degrees in the winter.

Unlike other U.S. cities, Georgia is expected to stay ahead of the national average in job growth. In fact, by mid-2010 many analysts expect Georgia's job growth will be about 2.5 percent. A strong healthcare system includes approximately 151 general hospitals and more than 15,000 doctors in the state. Additionally, Georgia is home to 70 public colleges, universities and technical colleges, and 45 private institutes of higher learning. Overall, Georgia's housing market provides a significant number of investment opportunities for those looking to relocate to the Peach State.

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