Right now there are 5,467 single family homes on the market in all of Dekalb County GA ranging in price from a high of $5,837,400 all the way down to a low list price of $9,000.
In March, 386 homes sold. At that rate, it will take about 61 weeks, yes more than a year for all the homes in Dekalb County to sell if nothing else comes on the market. This isn't doom and gloom, this is opportunity knocking.
These numbers are proof that it's a buyers market now. So, if you ever considered investing in real estate, now is a great time to be an investor. If you are a first time home buyer, take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit available for homes purchased by the end of 2009. Rates are at historic lows. 
Keep in mind that rates this low cannot last forever.
There are down payment assistance programs available too. Check out the following:
Info on Georgia Dream Down Payment Assistance
Info on Dekalb County's Down Payment Assistance
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If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Dekalb County GA call someone who knows the market. Realtor and Broker Associate, Jen Bowman with Success Realty 404-456-5024.
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Jen that is amazinz 5,467 single family homes on the market in that one county alone. That must be one huge county.
George, Dekalb County is pretty huge, it's over 268 square miles and the population is over 690,000 people and growing.
Wow that it quite a bit of inventory Jen. I hope the Spring gets better for your area.
Hey Jen - we have you beat - we are sitting on 20 months here in Charleston
Our March stats just came out yesterday. Prices have been stable for the third consecutive month, and home sales up for the ninth consecutive month.