In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their homes on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. Here are […]
Homeowners believe that now is the best time to sell. This finding comes out of The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and their recently released reports. Their reports come from their Q2 Homeownership Opportunities and Market Experience Survey. The report covers core topics like: if now is a good time to buy or sell a […]
According to a recent survey conducted by Genworth Financial Inc. at the Annual Mortgage Bankers’ Association Secondary Market Conference, 69% of mortgage professionals say that first-time buyers still believe a 20% down payment is necessary to buy in today’s market. Nearly 40% of mortgage industry professionals surveyed believe that a lack of knowledge about the […]
There is one bug reason why your home probably hasn’t sold yet. The residential housing market has been hot this year. Home sales have bounced back solidly and are now at their fourth highest pace over the past year. Demand has remained strong throughout spring as many real estate professionals are reporting bidding wars with […]
Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this summer makes a whole lot of sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to […]
Local real estate agents may make all the difference if you’re entering the real estate market. If you’ve just entered, as a buyer or a seller, you’ve inevitably heard the real estate mantra, “location, location, location” in reference to how identical homes can increase or decrease in value due to where they’re located. Well, a […]
It may be time to list your home. Have you been considering downsizing, expanding, or maybe moving to the coast to fulfill that dream of owning beach front property? Whatever your reason, if you’ve been debating listing your house for sale this year, we have the #1 reason not to wait! In short terms, buyer […]
One of the many benefits of owning your own home is the freedom to find your ‘furever’ friend. By pointing out the aspects of your home that make it ‘pet-friendly’ in your listing, you’ll attract these buyers rather than alienate the 61% of American households that have a pet! If you are one of the […]
Our Current Featured Neighborhood is the Inman Park Community. Inman Park is a planned community of 156 single-family custom homes, 96 town homes in an area called The Enclave. The Inman Park Community Association exists primarily to maintain a swimming pool and cabana, street lighting, architectural standards, and the landscape on common property. The […]
What to Expect From Your Home Inspection So you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. More often than not, your agent may have made your offer contingent on a clean home inspection. This contingency allows you to ask the sellers to […]
