REAL ESTATE NEWS
Atlanta Real Estate – Key Points and Statistics
The quantity of distressed homes have had quite a significant impact on the Atlanta Housing Market. Atlanta is a sprawling area and cannot be considered as a whole, instead must be viewed as individual pockets. We can observe some areas … [Read More...]
Cherokee County Real Estate on the Rebound
Like many local areas, growth in Cherokee County has been at a standstill. Recently, however, construction has been on the rise with the upcoming addition of a new outlet mall and hospital. Northside Hospital has won its' appeal for a new … [Read More...]
Best 1st Quarter in 5 Years for Home Sales
According to the Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors, 2012 has had the best performing first quarter in 5 years. An equally impressive second quarter is predicted judging from the Pending Home Sales Index. The National … [Read More...]
New Construction in Cobb County
What experts believe is due to low inventory of distressed properties, new construction has picked up in Cobb County. As noted in past blogs, foreclosure inventory is high, but not in all areas. The more desirable pockets are showing low … [Read More...]
Dunwoody’s Project Renaissance
In an attempt to revamp Dunwoody's Georgetown area, a mixed use development is planned on North Shallowford Road. Project Renaissance's overall plan will include green space, homes, shops, and a possible municipal complex. … [Read More...]
Resale Value – Features To Look For When Purchasing a Home
Since the recession five years ago, a major concern of most home buyers is resale value. Buyers have become both educated and cautious when making a home purchase. Losing money is not an option and price, location, and undesirable features all must … [Read More...]
New vs. Existing Home? Which is the Smarter Purchase?
Often realtors are asked which is the smarter purchase, a new or existing home? Our guest blogger points out money saving reasons on why a new home purchase may be the way to go. Advantages of Buying New Home For years financial analysts have … [Read More...]
Roswell Development will Maintain its Charm
Future development of Roswell was recently addressed by the Roswell's City Council. A new ordinace was voted on that will adopt a "hybrid form-based' code that relys more on appearance rather than the use of a proposed building. There will be … [Read More...]
Masters Winner Bubba Watson’s Lakefront Home on Market
Masters winner, Bubba Watson, currently has his lakefront home in Lexington, N.C. on the market for 1.45 million. Prospects for this home may increase due to Watson's new found celebrity status. Check out the details and photos on Realtor.com. … [Read More...]
QUALIFY YOUR AGENT!
Are Real Estate Agents Necessary?
Are real estate agents necessary? We’re drowning in data…all kinds of data…about every conceivable topic…whatever the question, Google, Bing or some other place on the web will have an answer. But with an abundance of data come challenges; how to determine credibility, how to understand it, how to organize it and how to apply it [...]
Your Fate is Tied to Your Real Estate Agent
What’s the most important thing to consider when selecting a real estate agent? Is a large franchise better than a local independent company? Here in Metro Atlanta there are several of each variety; a few of the independents have hundreds of agents while others are “boutique” or “single/small team” offices. Given the myriad of choices, [...]
Good Looking Agents Sell More Homes
Research by Michael Seiler, a professor at Old Dominion University, has found that both men and women (though particularly men) are susceptible to the attractiveness of a female real estate agent. The more attractive the agent, the more the buyer is willing to pay.
VALUE TRENDS, FORECLOSURE VIDEOS & MORE
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What’s My Home Worth?
The simple answer to that question is that your home is worth what a well informed buyer is willing to pay. Short of listing a home for sale, there is no definitive method of establishing value as the market is the only true indicator of actual value. The real estate business is one without many “set” [...]
Foreclosure Videos
If you’re looking at foreclosure homes and expecting a fantastic buy, think again. The potential for disaster when buying foreclosure homes is high and many Atlanta homebuyers stumble and bumble into them led by incompetent agents. What you don’t know will definitely hurt you – both financially and possibly physically. These homes are sold “as [...]
