Kim Logan
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 “world-class” 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!
2024
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.
LAKE COUNTRY (LAKE OCONEE/LAKE SINCLAIR) MID-YEAR 2024 Market Update
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)!
Kim & Lin Logan
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.
Kristin Seabolt
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.
Angie Alford
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.
Madison Zak
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
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.
Autumn Bragg
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.
Lisa Phillips
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.
Alex Martin
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.
Christy Barbee
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 Kranick
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.
Kailyn Odum
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 Logan
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.
Jen Hardeman
Mark Watkins
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
5-star reviews Why would you go with anyone else?
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
BRITTNEYCARES
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 to:
Brittney Cares, LLC is a 501(3)(c) charity organization. A receipt for your donations will be provided. Thank you for your generosity.
DECEMBER
Dec 5
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING at THE LAKE in DECEMBER and JANUARY...
One Christmas Night in Memphis
The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N Madison Ave, Eatonton
Time: 7– 8:00 PM
One Night in Memphis® created and directed by John Mueller, is the number one booked and critically acclaimed tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley, performed live and starring former cast members of the Broadway smash, “Million Dollar Quartet.” Over 90 minutes of authentic rockabilly, country, gospel, and 1950s rock and roll.
Dec 6-7
Madison Holiday Tour of Homes
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, 434 S Main St, Madison
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center presents their 2024 Holiday Tour of Homes showcasing some of the most beautifully preserved antebellum homes decorated in festive holiday decor. Day and Candlelight tours are available for sale or maximize your experience with a combined Day/ Candlelight ticket using code “combo”. Special discounted rates are available for groups of 15 or more.
There are day tours held from 10:00am - 4:00pm as well as candlelight tours from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. All tours are selfguided walking tours, but group tours are also available.
Dec 6
Lighting of the Tree
Downtown Greensboro
Time: 6 – 7:00 PM
Join Downtown Greensboro for one Magical Night! Enjoy shopping from the vendors on Main Street for holiday goodies, delicious bites to eat, and the warm ambiance from local artists! Not only will there be a festive tree lighting, but Downtown Greensboro will be visited by a very special guest- Santa!
Dec 14
Holiday Parade & Caroling by Candlelight
Madison Town Park, 217 W Washington St, Madison
Time: 4 – 7:00 PM
The Holiday Parade will feature floats, walking groups, vintage cars, horses, dogs, dancers, and the awardwinning MCHS Marching Bulldog Band, all decorated to this year’s theme - Twelve Days of Christmas. Show your community spirit and join the fun by entering your business or organization in the parade. It’s FREE to participate and entry forms are available for download at www.madisonga. com/holiday. After the parade, join friends and neighbors for our annual Caroling by Candlelight celebration in Town Park. An evening full of music and holiday spirit brought to you by Madison Main Street. Enjoy a free concert by The Missile Toes with songs to warm our hearts and move our feet. The band will also lead the crowd in familiar carols to extend the holiday cheer.
Dec 19
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, 434 S Main St, Madison
Time: 8 – 10:30 PM
Join the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center for the annual Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert! This Grammy Award-winning symphony will be playing both classical music and familiar favorites, and will also include a sing-a-long as well. While tickets are not yet available, some MMCC membership levels will receive early access to ticket sales starting in September.
Dec 28
Second Annual New Years Pre-Eve Party!
Oconee Brewing Company, 202 N West St, Greensboro
Time: 8 – 11:00 PM
Prepare to be dazzled by the sensational sounds of the Andrews Brothers Dueling Pianos! These talented performers will have you singing, dancing, and celebrating
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING at THE LAKE in DECEMBER and JANUARY...
all night long with their high-energy show packed with your favorite hits and plenty of surprises. Dress to Impress: Embrace the spirit of the 21st century “Roaring Twenties” by donning your most glamorous attire. Think flapper dresses, sharp suits, feathered headpieces, and dapper bow ties. Let’s make it an evening of glitz and glamour you won’t forget! Plus, they’re spicing things up with exclusive food and drink specials just for the occasion. Stay tuned for announcements that will tantalize your taste buds and keep your spirits high throughout the evening!
Dec 30-31
6th Annual Madison Artists Guild & Gallery Holiday Market
Madison Artists Guild Gallery, 125 W Jefferson St, Madison
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Madison Artists Guild & Gallery’s 6th Annual Holiday Market is filled with one of a kind gifts ready to purchase for the holidays – wreaths, ornaments, pottery, jewelry, glass art, paintings, and more.
With more than 30 artists providing a variety of handmade items, shoppers will find something for everyone this holiday season. You’ll find your favorites from last year and discover many new artisans this year so come to the Gallery and shop till you drop - but come early for the best selection!
JANUARY
Jan 11
Lovesong – The Cure Tribute Band
Oconee Brewing Company, 202 N West St, Greensboro
Time: 8 – 10:00 PM
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Oconee Brewing Company with Lovesong – a full Cure concert experience! Immerse yourself in the iconic sounds and visuals that celebrate the legacy of Robert Smith and The Cure. Enjoy a captivating performance filled with fan-favorite hits and video elements that bring the music to life.
This 18+ concert takes place in our Event Center, where you can enjoy Oconee Brewing’s craft beer, wine, and hard seltzer (not included with ticket purchase). Don’t miss out
on this unique tribute to one of the most influential bands in music history!
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Jan 18
Departure – The Journey Tribute Band
Oconee Brewing Company, 202 N West St, Greensboro
Time: 8 – 10:00 PM
Join Oconee Brewing Company for an electrifying night with Departure – the nation’s most respected Journey tribute band! Celebrating over 15 years together, Departure captures the essence of Journey’s greatest hits from the 70s and 80s, when the band dominated the airwaves. Relive the golden era of rock with classics like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Any Way You Want It,” and more.
