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Entry Level Home Homeowners Are In The Drivers Seat
One thing helping homeowners right now is price appreciation, especially in the entry-level market. In the latest Home Price Insights report, CoreLogic reveals how home prices increased by 4% year-over-year and projects prices will rise 5.2% by December 2020. Why is this good news for the homeowners? When prices appreciate, …
Why Buy In A 55 and Older Neighborhood?
There’s comfort in being around people who share common interests, goals, and challenges. That comfort in a community doesn’t wane with age – it actually deepens. Whether it’s proudly talking about grandchildren or lamenting the fact that our eyes aren’t as good as they used to be, it helps to …
Yes, You Can Still Afford A Home!
The residential real estate market has come roaring out of the gates in 2020. Compared to this time last year, the number of buyers looking for a home is up 20%, and the number of home sales is up almost 10%. The increase in purchasing activity has caused home price …
Don’t Panic! Past Stock Markets Reactions Are A Great Indicator
Don’t panic. Last week’s stock market correction caused a lot of concern. Here’s what we know: 1. In the last 5 virus outbreaks, the stock market reacted. 2. After the reactions, the market returned. 3. A stock market correction does not = housing crisis. This isn’t a time …
Quarantined But Feeling Good? Get Busy Working On Your Home!
Working from home has taken on a whole new meaning in the age of Coronavirus. Often it means doing your job at home rather than driving to the office but it is also a great time to start working ON your home and catching up on all those “honey do” …
Cloudland Canyon – Great Weekend Adventure
If you are looking for a great hike through some amazing landscapes, I highly recommend Cloudland Canyon. Cloudland is located in the Northwest corner of Georgia near Rome, GA. This link provides a map showing the area. The park is comprised of 3400 acres and offers some very rugged topography …
How To Finish A Garage Floor With Epoxy
In real estate, we always say…Appearance Matters! No where is it more evident than in a messy, nasty garage. When you walk into your garage, what do you see? Is there stains on the ground? Can you see the bare concrete and wonder what can be done? Which of the …
SOLD – 4490 Redan Court – Smyrna GA
4490 Redan Court, Smyrna – CLICK HERE FOR LISTING INFORMATION Better Than New! Impeccably Maintained Home In Smyrna’s West Village. Main Level Features Open Floor Plan, Kitchen w/ Huge Island, Granite Countertops, Beautiful Hardwoods, Stacked Stone Fireplace, Custom Bookcases. Oversized Master Bdrm w/ Adjoining Sitting Area, 2nd Fireplace, Trey Ceilings. …
Rental Scams – “Is That Home For Rent” – How A Simple Question Almost Cost My Client a Closing
It seems like an innocent question about a home that is actually “For Sale.” “Is this home for rent?” “Would the owner consider renting the home?” As professionals in the real estate industry, Brokers and Agents hear this question on a pretty regular basis but as I found out the …
937 Indian Hills Pkwy SOLD
Congrats to Susan Smith and her family on the sale of her parent’s home in Indian Hills. It was a privilege working with her to get this SOLD! Huge thanks for the really nice (blush!!) comments below: Dear Pat: This letter is to thank you for your incredible expertise, assistance, …