2022

Homeownership has long been considered the American Dream, and it’s one every American should feel confident and powerful pursuing. But owning a home is also a deeply personal dream. Our home provides us with safety and security, and it’s a place where we can grow and flourish. Today, we remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Many of us will remember his passion and determination for the...

Some Highlights If you’re trying to decide when to list your house, the time is now. There are plenty of buyers eagerly waiting for your home to hit the market. The latest data indicates home showings are rising. There are more buyers than homes for sale right now. That means you’ll likely receive multiple offers, and your home won’t be on the market long. Today’s market favors sellers. If...

Owning a house can help you grow your wealth in a number of ways. As you pay down your home loan, you are creating equity in the property. Instead of putting your money into rent that is gone forever, when you own a home you are slowly accumulating the full value of a piece of real estate. And as you hold a home, over a period of time, the value of most property increases. That increase adds to your...

After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic indicates while prices may have plateaued, appreciation has definitely not slowed. The following graph shows year-over-year appreciation throughout 2021. December data has not...

If you watch or read the news and you wander into the real estate section, you will see articles talking about how unaffordable homes are. These articles point out how home prices keep increasing and how many people cannot afford homeownership in today’s economy. However, home affordability has more to do with the lack of information than a lack of income. Indeed, many people considered low income...

If your goal is to purchase a home this year, you might be looking for any advantage you can get in today’s sellers’ market. While competition is still fierce for homebuyers, there are ways you can win and secure the home of your dreams, even in a hot market. Act Early and Save The earlier you act this year, the more affordable your purchase will be. That’s because experts project mortgage rates...

If you’re following along with the news today, you’re probably hearing a lot about record-breaking home prices, rising consumer costs, supply chain constraints, and more. And if you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, all of these inflationary concerns are likely making you wonder if you should wait to buy. Investopedia explains that during a period of high inflation, prices rise across...

If you’re on the fence about whether or not you want to sell your house this year, there’s good news. For nearly two years, real estate professionals have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of buyers and sellers during the pandemic. Today, they’re seasoned experts, not just in the art of buying and selling homes, but also in how to keep you safe throughout the process. Real estate professionals...

Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home in Atlanta and get out of your rental home, you may want to put these items on your to-do list to ensure you hit your goals. It’s important to start working on your credit and saving for a down payment early. When you’re ready to begin your search, work with a real estate professional and get pre-approved so you know how much you can borrow. Connect...

January is the perfect time to set goals. If you've been thinking about buying a new house in Atlanta, but have been putting it off because you have heard that houses were impossible to find, or that houses were priced too high, stop right now! Now is the time to buy a house. Prices are expected to continue rising, so if you were hoping prices would drop, you could be waiting a very long time. Plus...