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Owner/Broker of Kim and Lin Logan Real Estate
706.338.0757 | www.kimandlinlogan.com
Greetings from Georgia’s Lake Country! With our great climate, convenient location and “worldclass” amenities, our area has become one of the hottest places to relocate to in the country. In my 20 years of real estate in the lake country, I have never seen more demand and escalating values in this market!
Today’s buyers are using technology heavily to purchase real estate. Typically they are doing a lot research and selection through the internet, but still have a need for guidance from a competent realtor. Many times, this includes virtual guidance as well as the traditional research and showings we are all familiar with. Handling a real estate transaction virtually can be even more stressful and more detailed than ever. From the initial questions, through the closing process, technology does not replace the need for a great realtor and in fact, may be even make having a realtor more important.
To accommodate the growing number of buyers on the market, the dynamic duo of Kim and Lin Logan and their team of 13 agents maintain two, 5-star, boutique offices for the convenience of their clients - one in Greensboro and one in Eatonton. While the Logan team of experts represents the best and brightest in the industry, they are also known for being among the most generous. The team donate portions of their paychecks to the Logan’s Brittney Cares nonprofit organization, with the brokerage matching donations. This results in Kim and Lin Logan Real Estate donating thousands each
month to helping local residents pay for medical expenses and financial strain often as a result of tragedy or medical hardship.
“In all my life, I have never been more proud of anything than I am of Brittney Cares,” says Kim. “It has helped so many people locally. There is an old saying we believe in, “when you give, you receive,” and we have received by giving.”
Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair have seen many changes over the years and no doubt will see many more in the future. I have been through them all and can assure you our team has evolved with the community and technology to make sure we remain the most skilled team in this market. We are ready to show you our Southern Hospitality and put our expertise to work for you by land, lake or air!
See page 20 for more information on the Brittney Cares charity!
Because market reports and trends are most accurate when calculated over a period of time, we’ll be updating this information EVERY 6 MONTHS.
Look for a new report in January, 2025. Until then, we’ll keep this information here for those of you who haven’t yet checked it out.
We hope this market update finds you and your family healthy and in good spirits! The Lake Country real estate market (Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair) continues to be strong and stable as you will see from the statistics in this update.
As we discussed in previous newsletters, our market has continued to benefit over the previous few years from a shift to working at home as opposed to going to an office, people wanting to escape the city and all the associated problems, greater desire to live in warmer climates, and people choosing where they want to live based on lifestyle/amenities. These trends are still in place and have continued to bring buyers to our market in HIGH NUMBERS. As a result, inventory of available homes (supply) continues to be low and the number of buyers (demand) continues to be strong. Consequently, real estate prices/values have remained at their highest level over the previous 5 years. VERY EXCITING TIMES FOR HOME SELLERS! The lot market continues to be strong due to the low housing inventory. On the building front, costs have been increasing throughout the country, and in our market. Material costs continue to be high and there is a shortage of workers resulting in higher construction costs and longer building times. As you might expect, this has caused the cost and time to remodel to increase. Current economic conditions including high interest rates and the stock market, will undoubtedly affect our market, but, there is nothing to indicate that the positive trends that have
caused our market to go up will diminish in the short term. We forecast that our market will continue to be strong and attractive to new buyers.
You can see from the statistics below, that both the Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair real estate market in the first half of 2024 is very similar to the first half of 2023. We often get asked if we think our market is “over-priced” and if we are at the “top”. While no one knows for sure, we do know that if you smooth out our market valuation over the previous 30 years, our current valuations are not significantly above the 3-4% historical appreciation line for real estate. In other words, our values are consistent with historical real estate appreciation and do not indicate we are over-priced. This is especially apparent if you compare our prices to other resort areas in the southeast.
Bottom line = we still feel now is a great time for buyers and sellers alike in our market. If you are a seller - It is critical that you utilize someone who KNOWS the market and KNOWS HOW TO GET YOUR HOME SOLD for top dollar and in a reasonable marketing time (LIKE US)! We have a proven track record in this market of selling more real estate than anyone for nearly two decades. If you are a buyer, you must utilize an agent who will be proactive, a market expert, and notify you quickly of any market opportunities (LIKE US)!
We have over 1000 5-star reviews. Why would you go with anyone else?
Don’t make a $100,000 mistake. Use Kim Logan to sell your home. Kim’s expert knowledge of the market is top notch. We interviewed other firms before we hired Kim. Kim’s estimation of what the offering price should be was $100,000 more than that which was recommended by the other firms. Once listed, we accepted an offer within 24 hours at the price Kim recommended. Huge win for us. I also can’t say enough about Kim’s personal and professional approach to selling the house. She was in constant communication throughout the entire process. It was obvious that she wanted the best for us. Kim and Lin Logan are the team to choose. — Mark Mallard
Kristin Seabolt was such a pleasure to work with when selling my house. She was incredibly responsive and went above and beyond to make sure the entire process was a smooth one. Selling a house can be stressful, but Kristin made sure to keep that stress to a minimum. I would highly recommend her, and I will use her again in the future! — Casey Haynes
Maddie was fantastic to work with starting from day one. She understood our needs and what we were looking for in a house on the lake. And, although there has been limited inventory she stayed patient and continued to work until we found our home. This is our 5th home purchase in 3 different states and by far this was the best experience. — ruben flores8, Zillow.com
Amy and Angie Alford are super stars! I am a first time homebuyer -which comes with a million questions, concerns, and emotions - and they made me feel completely calm and confident in all of my next steps. We went through several offers on homes and they fought to protect what was best for me all while honoring my wishes on budgets, timelines, and non-negotiables. I knew I could count on their truth, support, and encouragement through every step. — Zillow User
Christy Barbee of the Kim and Lin Logan Team was
amazing to work with. We initially requested a realtor through Zillow and within minutes, we got a call from Christy and she showed us the house we requested and then had other one she thought we would be interested in. We were very impressed with her knowledge of the area her responsiveness, we asked her to be our realtor to help us find our perfect lake house. — Bruce Worre
After a year of sending us listings that helped us figure out what we wanted and could afford, Jennifer acted immediately when we finally found what we were looking for. She secured a contract and then walked us through all the paperwork and was encouraging and available whenever we had a question. She was awesome.
— Jean Humphreys, Google Review
Sherry Kranick of Kim and Lin Logan Real Estate kept me informed throughout the process and always had my best interest in mind when dealing with seller and vendors. She provided recommendations for termite inspection and arranged for a home inspector at a reasonable cost. Sherry was always available to answer questions. I would highly recommend as a Realtor to help you meet your real estate needs. — rm11301949
Lisa Phillips w/ Kim & Lin Logan Real Estate was a great agent. She was super responsive, very knowledgeable and her recommendations were ALWAYS on point. We really enjoyed our experience with her and would highly recommend her and the firm to anyone wanting a smooth real estate transaction from start to finish! A++
— Carl Messalle
Kailyn was absolutely five stars to work with throughout our Lake Oconee search and home buying process. She was super responsive, quickly understood what we were looking for, and so knowledgeable about the area! Truly a great partner and guide throughout the journey. And, a ton of fun to spend time with! — Danielle Hawkins
Kim and Lin Logan have been the top selling agents in Georgia’s lake country for the past two decades. They provide their clients with the highest level of customer service possible, specializing in luxury homes, lakefront lots, golf homes, condos/townhomes and more in the 5-county area surrounding Lake Oconee, Lake Sinclair and Madison. They are dedicated to their community and also run a non-profit charitable organization called Brittney Cares in honor of their daughter lost in a tragic lake accident. This charity donates tens of thousands of dollars locally to those experiencing devastating life circumstances.
Growing up, Kristin Seabolt spent every summer on the lake while dreaming of selling of Real Estate. After a career in the medical field, and unexpectedly losing her daughter, she made the decision to turn the dream into her passion. She takes pride in her knowledge of Madison, Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair areas, serving her clients with enthusiasm.
Having become a licensed realtor in the state of Georgia in 2000, Angie Alford realized she had found her passion. She feels there is something magical in connecting with clients on a professional level and then shedding a tear with them, as a friend, when they close on their new home. Angie would love to be your new real estate professional and friend.
Known for taking handson approach, Madison gets to know her clients on a personal level to perfectly understand their goals. A Lake Oconee native, Madison knows every detail of the lake and the Gated Golf Communities and has gained enthusiasm, a wealth of knowledge, and strong work ethic from her parents, Kim and Lin Logan.
Amy Alford is thrilled to be selling homes in The Lake Country! She grew up in a real estate family and learned the business firsthand from her mother. She feels most fulfilled getting to serve her clients in a way that they feel seen and supported through every step of the transaction.
With a superior work ethic and proven track record as a top selling agent, Autumn Bragg has lived in the Lake Country for 30+ years. Known for excellent negotiation skills, attention to detail, and commitment to providing exceptional customer service, Autumn ensures clients’ real estate transactions are smooth and stress-free.
With an eye for interior design and a genuine love for helping others, Lisa harmonizes her gifts with knowledge gained from years of building homes with her husband. She believes she has found her niche as a Realtor and greatly enjoys lavishing the exemplary customer service for which she is known.
As a resident of the Lake Country for 30 years, Alex loves to share what our area has to offer. She is dedicated to her clients and provides exceptional communication throughout the buying and selling process. One of her favorite things is to see her clients get to the finish line and create life long memories in a place they love.
A Lake Country native, Christy honed her customer service skills during 10+ years at the Ritz and fell in love with real estate after purchasing two properties of her own. Specializing in both Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair, Christy’s attention to detail, responsiveness and work ethic has gained her an abundance of 5-star reviews from her happy clients.
Sherry is a Lake Oconee resident and enjoys the lifestyle the lake life has to offer. Her passion for the community has inspired her to help others make this area their home. Along with her real estate expertise and knowledge, Sherry strives to ensure that the buying and selling process is fun, easy and stress free. She guides her clients every step of the way.
As a Lake Oconee, Kailyn is knowledgeable about the lake and surrounding communities. She prides herself on professionalism, her work ethic, and excellent customer service. She ensures that her clients receive the best representation in each and every step of the real estate transaction and beyond.
Mark decided to pursue this passion for real estate after retiring from a lengthy career as Director of Aviation for a Fortune 200 company. His experience has taught him how to provide world-class service and attention to detail. He passes his service excellence to his clients while introducing them to the lake lifestyle he loves so much.
Jen became a Licensed Realtor at Lake Oconee in 1998 and has a vast knowledge of the great people of Lake Oconee from her experience in home and property sales, Verizon sales, and from her home decor and gift store business, along with those she meets through her childrens attendance at LOA.
Tank was an 8-year old English bulldog who took his position of company mascot with great sense of respect and responsibility. He wore hats, glasses, holiday costumes and feather boas with pride from the time he was just a pup. We will honor him by continuing to use his sweet face in our marketing materials. He will be missed deeply.
CHRIS WHITE
At Kim and Lin Logan Real Estate, our commitment to the community goes beyond real estate. Through our local foundation, Brittney Cares, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those around us. Recently, we had the privilege of extending our support to a brave young man, Christopher White, and his loving family.
Christopher’s journey has been one filled with challenges that no one should face alone. When his mom, Pam Haskins, reached out to us, we were moved by their story and the strength they’ve shown during this difficult time. We knew we had to step in and help in any way we could.
Through Brittney Cares, we presented a donation to Christopher and his family, hoping to alleviate some of the burdens they’ve been carrying. But our support doesn’t end there. We believe in the power of community, and we know that when we come together, we can make a difference.
If Christopher’s story touches your heart as it did ours, we encourage you to join us in supporting him. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps in this fight. Please consider donating to Christopher’s GoFundMe to help this sweet family through their journey.
Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-chriss-battle-against-melanoma
The Kim and Lin Logan Real Estate Team is proud to be a sponsor of the following recent events:
• Lake Oconee Academy Tees for Titans Golf Tournament
• Golf Classic for The Spencer Bradley Foundation
To donate to Brittney Cares,
FOR EACH SALE our company makes, a percentage is donated to the BRITTNEY CARES CHARITY.
TOGETHER, we will make a difference. TO DONATE, make check payable to B rittney Cares, LLC mail
Oct 4
Oct 18
The Andrew Brothers Dueling Pianos
Oconee Brewing Co, 202 North West St, Greensboro
Comedian Reno Collier with Special Guests Scotty K and Hank Denson
Oconee Brewing Co, 202 North West St, Greensboro
Time: 7:30 – 10:30 PM
Comedy night returns to OBC on Friday, October 4! Reno Collier with special guests Scotty K and Hank Denson!
A former P.E. teacher, Reno Collier’s journey began at the Punchline Comedy Club in Atlanta where he tended bar to supplement his day job. Reno has built a reputation by selling out comedy clubs and colleges nationwide.
In 2004 he joined Larry The Cable Guy on the hugely successful Tour of America. Following the success of that tour, in 2005 Reno taped his own Comedy Central Presents half-hour special.
Reno’s other national tours look more like a comedian’s wish-list than a resume, including theater and arena tours with the legendary Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, and Ron White.
This is an 18 and older concert in our Event Center. Beer, wine, and hard seltzer are not included in the price of a ticket.
Oct 7
Taste of Eatonton
Oconee Brewing Co, 202 North West St, Greensboro
Time: 5 – 8:00 PM
Tickets for the 2024 Taste of Eatonton are now available!
For just $25, General Admission gets you into the event plus 15 food tickets. Want even more? VIP tickets come loaded with extra perks—check out the full details at https:// tasteofeatonton.com/homepage/buy-tickets/.
VIP tickets are pre-sale only, so grab yours before they’re gone!
Bought your tickets online? You can pick them up at the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce during business hours or snag them at the gate on the day of the event. You can also swing by the Chamber to purchase tickets in person.
Time: 8 – 11:00 PM
An Oconee Brewing favorite!
For those who haven’t been to one of these concerts before – Each song is requested by the audience, and The Brothers know well over 1,500 popular songs. Everyone is pleasantly persuaded to become part of the show, and even the most bashful and self-conscious patron will soon be singing gleefully and dancing!
This is an 18 and older concert in our Event Center. Beer, wine, and hard seltzer are not included in the price of a ticket.
Oct 25
Rhythm & Brews Festival
Sandy Creek Barn, 1580 Hatchers Run, Greensboro
Time: 5:30 – 11:00 PM
7th annual Rhythm & Brews Festival at Reynolds Lake Oconee. Hosted once again at the beautiful Sandy Creek Barn Amphitheatre, find an unforgettable evening filled with live music from 38 Special, along with a beer and wine garden serving dozens of craft breweries and wineries for your tasting delight.
Oct 26
Downtown Greensboro’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival
Downtown Greensboro, 111 North Main Street, Greensboro
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 PM
Join us for free activities, games, snacks, and a fall Photo Booth! Meet your favorite characters from the Wizard of Oz.
Oct 26
Halloween Party with Live Music and Dancing
North Shore Landing, 2541 Carey Station Rd, Greensboro
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Double Granite will be rocking your favorite tunes from the 60’s to present, with a wide variety from Adele to Whitesnake. Come on out and bring your dancing shoes!
Oct 31
Spooktacular Costume Parade @ Madison Town Park
Madison Town Park, 171c GA-83, Madison
Time: 4:30 – 6:00 PM
GHOSTS, GOBLINS, AND SUPERHEROES OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES WILL SOON BE HAUNTING TOWN PARK! On Halloween, costumed Madison and Morgan County trick-or-treaters up to the age of 13, and costumed pets on leashes—along with their families—are invited to Madison Town Park for a free costume parade. Marchers should line up at the pavilion at 4:15 p.m.—the parade will begin at 4:30’ish. Wagons are welcome for tiny tots.
Nov 1
Take 3/ Where Rock Meets Bach
Madison Morgan Cultural Center, 434 S Main St., Madison
Time: 7:30 – 10:00 PM
With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the genre-defying trio, TAKE3 brings the refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma in this exciting Mainstage concert.
Nov 16
Biscuits & Gravy & Coffee Cooking Demo
Empire Mills, 1290 Pennington Rd, Madison
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Come to Empire Mills for a delightful exploration of Southern cooking a Biscuits & Gravy Cooking Demo! Dive into the art of making this beloved breakfast staple under the guidance of their head chef and founder, Hallie Jane. Enhance your culinary skills while enjoying a presentation by Oconee Coffee Roasters, who will provide insights into the perfect brews to complement your meal. This class is designed for culinary enthusiasts of all skills levels, from beginners to more advanced cooks! Tickets include the class, coffee education, and a shared meal enjoyed at the conclusion. Breakfast drinks will be provided!
Nov 23
Biscuits & Gravy & Coffee Cooking Demo
Downtown Madison
Time: 10:00 am
Shop, Sip & Stroll is a chance to explore the various Downtown Madison retailers while enjoying complimentary beverages, special retail and restaurant promotions! In addition, the streets of Madison will be alive with holiday music. Downtown Madison will be decked out in their Holiday finery on Saturday, November 16 and November 23 and waiting for your visit. For more information call 706-3421251.
