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August 2021

Ready To Sell, but Don’t Know Where You’ll Go? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Ready To Sell Your Home, but Don’t Know Where You’ll Go? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of selling your house but don’t know what you should buy, you have options. Existing homes offer a wide variety of home styles, an established neighborhood, and lived-in charm. Meanwhile, new home construction lets you create your perfect home, cash in on energy efficiency, and minimize repairs. Whether you’re looking for newly built or existing homes, both have...

Why We're Not Headed for a Housing Crash in 2021

Why We’re Not Headed for a Housing Crash in 2021

The 2008 housing crash is still fresh in the memories of Atlantans and people all across the country. Housing prices took a nose dive, builders and developers went out of business, and homeowners who needed to sell were not able to find buyers who would pay what they needed. Many homeowners found themselves owing more on their home than it was worth. As the Atlanta and nationwide real estate market has...

Surprising Shift Favors Homeowners: Buyers Now Prefer Existing Homes

Surprising Shift Favors Homeowners: Buyers Now Prefer Existing Homes

In April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) posted an article, Home Buyers’ Preferences Shift Towards New Construction, which reported: “60% of people who were looking to buy a home in 2020 said they’d prefer new construction to an existing home.” However, it seems buyers are now shifting their preferences back to existing homes. The latest Consumer Confidence Survey reveals the...

Sellers: Make Today’s Home Price Appreciation Work for You

Sellers: Make Today’s Home Price Appreciation Work for You

Home prices continue to rise as we move through the summer, and that’s good news for sellers who are looking to maximize their home’s potential. If you’re on the fence about whether to list your house now or later, the question you should really ask is: will this price appreciation last? Here’s what three leading industry experts have to say about what lies ahead: Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist,...

Why Selling Your House Yourself Is a Mistake

America is filled with do-it-yourselfers who pride themselves on mastering a skill and doing something on their own. It's part of what makes this country great. But there are some things that are better left to experts. Selling a home is one of those. While saving money on a real estate commission is a big motivator for people to sell a house on their own, what they don't realize is that, on average,...

With Rents on the Rise – Is Now the Time To Buy?

With Rents on the Rise – Is Now the Time To Buy?

According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The report found rents rose by 8.1% from the same time last year. As it notes: “Beyond simply recovering to pre-pandemic levels, rents across the country are surging. Typically, rents fluctuate less than 1% from month to month. In May and June, rents increased...

Key Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home

Key Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home

Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. While your friends and loved ones may have your best interests in mind, they may also be missing crucial information about today’s housing market that you need to make your best decision. Before you decide whether you’re ready to buy a home, you should know how to answer these three questions. 1. What’s Going on with...

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