Kurzner Group was honored once again to win the Team Top Producers By Units award for 2020 by Atlanta REALTORS® Association. This means that our team was #1 based on average units bought/sold per team member. Our team has won this award multiple times due to their talent and hard work. And of course we could not achieve this award without our incredible clients who allow us to serve their Atlanta real...

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The beginning and ending of anything are incredibly important. Just think about the excitement and build-up to the birth of a new baby, or the sadness and finality when a loved-one draws their last breath. The start and end of a career, the beginning of high school and then graduation, the end of one year and the celebration of a new year rolled into a single moment--these beginning and endings are all...

A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is yes. Do Americans believe a home is a better investment than stocks? In a post on...

Whether you are planning to buy your first home or your fifth, there are several things you should do before you go house hunting and pull the trigger. Gathering information is a big part of this process. This isn't difficult, but it will take a little time--time well spent if it can prevent you from making mistakes and losing time and money. 1. Start saving now for a down payment. First-time homebuyers...

Over the past year, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what we consider most important in our lives. The place we call home is one of the biggest things many of us are reevaluating. George Ratiu, Senior Economist at realtor.com, shares: “The very nature of the pandemic, through the health implications, social distancing, and need to isolate, has really...

There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market. However, there are four reasons that won’t happen. 1. Almost 50% Leave Forbearance Already Caught Up on Payments According to the Mortgage...

Some Highlights If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your changing needs.With benefits that include a combined homebuying budget and shared caregiving duties, an increasing number of households are discovering the value of a multigenerational home.With...

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report. The economy gained 916,000 jobs in March – well above expert projections of 650,000 to 675,000. The unemployment rate fell again and is now at 6%. What does this mean for you? Our lives are deeply impacted by our nation’s economy. The better the economy is doing overall, the better most...

In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it is today, buyers are eager to snatch up virtually any house that comes to market. This makes it even more tempting...