Some Highlights If your workplace is delaying its return to office plans or is allowing permanent work from home options, that may open up new possibilities for your Atlanta home search and your homebuying goals. Ongoing remote work could give you the chance for a change in scenery, a move to an area with a lower cost of living, or finding a home with more home office space. If you are thinking of...

Competition for available homes is fierce right now. Home supply is low and buyer demand is high. Buyers are facing serious challenges trying to find a decent house at a price they can afford. As we head into 2022, one thing you must do to give yourself a leg-up over the buyer competition is to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan. Watch this short video, then continue reading...

If your needs are changing, you may be thinking about sharing a home with additional loved ones, such as grandparents, adult children, or other extended family members. Whether it’s for financial or health-related circumstances, or simply because you’ve reached a new phase of life, you might be wondering if living with multiple generations under the same roof is a good move for you. Many people have...

Mortgage rates have increased significantly since the beginning of the year. Each Thursday, Freddie Mac releases its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. According to the latest survey, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen from 3.22% at the start of the year to 3.55% as of last week. This is important to note because any increase in mortgage rates changes what a purchaser can afford. To give you...

Over the past two years, we’ve lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. Because of the health crisis, many of us have spent more time at home and that’s led us to re-evaluate both what we need in a house and how much we appreciate having a safe space. If you’ve found your current home isn’t filling all your needs, you may be wondering if it’s time to find a new...

Listen to this interview with our founder, Greg Kurzner, as he talks about starting his career in real estate and his journey to where Kurzner Group is today. Click Play below to listen. You can also download this as a...

If you were thinking about buying a home in Atlanta this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM Data, owning a home is more affordable than renting in the majority of the country. The 2022 Rental Affordability Report says: “. . . Owning a median-priced home...

Some Highlights Buying a home and wondering if your inspection is necessary? While some buyers may decide to waive their inspection, it’s risky decision. Your home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase, so you can avoid costly surprises down the road. Let’s connect so you have expert advice and a trusted professional who...

The "old" wisdom (from a just a couple of years ago) was to wait until Spring to sell your house. Buyer interest was traditionally rising during Spring. "Nobody" was looking for houses during the gloomy, cold Winter. Well, forget that old wisdom because today, in 2022, the buyers are out in force, desperate to find a house somewhere in Metro Atlanta that they can buy, at an affordable price. Three...

If you’re thinking about selling your house in 2022, you truly have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at your fingertips. When selling anything, you always hope for strong demand for the item coupled with a limited supply. That maximizes your leverage when you’re negotiating the sale. Home sellers are in that exact situation right now. Here’s why. Demand Is Very Strong According to the latest...