Posts by Kelly Crosby

Association advocates for affordable housing Savannah Area REALTORS® (SAR) is calling on City of Savannah leaders to oppose the proposed residential land use impact fees. The request was made in a recent letter to Mayor Van Johnson, members of the Savannah City Council, and the City of Savannah’s Planning, Zoning, and Urban Design department. In…

The Savannah area residential real estate market continued its trend toward more typical market conditions in January, with fewer homes sold and higher inventory compared to January 2022. Prices increased slightly, while homes spent more time on the market. “What we saw in January was a continuation of our market’s recent rebalancing trend,” said Clayton…

SAVANNAH, Ga. — After an extended period of quick sales and low inventory, the Savannah Area residential real estate market returned to more typical numbers in December. The number of homes sold dropped, while the inventory of available homes and the amount of time homes spend on the market both increased compared to December of…

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Following a nationwide search, the Savannah Area REALTORS® (SAR) announced the appointment of Chrissy Campbell as the new Chief Executive Officer of the association. Campbell, who previously worked at SAR from 2007 to 2013, returns to the organization with a proven 23-year track record of REALTOR® association leadership. Campbell served as Senior…

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Last month, the Savannah area residential real estate market saw increases in prices and inventory while sales decreased. While there were fewer closed sales, homes averaged 43 days on the market and sellers received 98.4% of their list price. “While the number of homes sold and new listings are gradually returning to…

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah Area REALTORS® recently issued an open letter to the Government of Garden City, Georgia in response to a recent code enforcement dispute involving fines for short term rental property owners. The letter reads as follows: “It has come to our attention that Garden City’s Code Enforcement division has begun the process…

Inventory reaches highest point in two years SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah area’s residential real estate market saw fewer homes sold and higher prices in August, with inventory reaching its highest point in the past two years. Homes are still selling quickly, spending just over a month on the market. “With inventory on the rise,…

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah Area REALTORS® (SAR) was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Housing Opportunity Program to support activities that create and expand affordable housing opportunities. The grant will be used to partner with the City of Savannah to develop best practices for upcoming inclusionary zoning proposals by…

In 2021, Savannah Area REALTORS®(SAR) had the 4th highest RPAC participation, 5th highest percentage over goal, and the 30th highest dollar amount among the over 1,300+ REALTOR® associations in the nation, firmly setting new records for RPAC success in the state of Georgia. Today, SAR is pleased to announce that its record-shattering progress continues as…

Homes still selling in just over a month SAVANNAH, Ga. — July brought more of the same in Savannah’s residential real estate market, with the market following a familiar pattern of increased prices, more inventory and quick sales. “While new listings and the number of homes sold were both down in July, our market once…