Posts by Kelly Crosby
Savannah Area REALTORS® responds to Garden City Government code enforcement’s unlawful fines for short-term rental property owners
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…
Read MoreIs the Savannah real estate market becoming more buyer-friendly?
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,…
Read MoreSavannah Area REALTORS® receives grant from National Association of REALTORS® to expand housing opportunities
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…
Read MoreSAR Advocacy Breaks New Records
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…
Read MoreInventory continues to climb in Savannah’s housing market
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…
Read MoreInventory reaches highest point in 2 years in Savannah’s housing market
Demand remains strong as prices increase SAVANNAH, Ga. — June saw inventory in Savannah’s residential real estate market increase to the highest level in two years, while the homes are spending just over a month on the market, the lowest mark in two years. Prices also increased last month, with sellers receiving more than asking…
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