https://youtu.be/pN3qiOCfnQE Trying to predict mortgage rates is about like trying to predict the weather. No one gets it right every day, not even the experts. Recently mortgage rates rose. Some might say they "spiked." And most experts seem to be a bit surprised by how quickly the rates went up. So, as someone considering buying a home, what do you do? Do you simply give up because the rates...
Selling your house yourself might sound like a great way to save the real estate commission. But have you thought about what you will have to do if you take on the selling yourself? You'll have to become an advertising expert, a home renovation expert, sales expert, negotiator, legal counsel, mortgage advisor and more. This can be fraught with confusing legal requirements, deadlines and is subject...
The saying goes "You can't fight city hall." The same might be said of rising home prices. There's not much you can do to fight them. In 2022, home prices are rising fast for a number of reasons. The demand for homes is high. On top of that, the supply of homes is inadequate. New homes are being built, but not in a large enough supply to keep pace with demand. The lack of supply in the face of high...
Selling your house is a complicated process. There are, seemingly, a million questions and decisions and steps you have to take to get it sold. Here are three things you can do to get it sold in the 2022 market. Watch: https://youtu.be/pDkN58egu4g Connect with Kurzner Group to see if we are a good fit to help you sell your house in Atlanta and surrounding...
Bubbles. Everyone likes talking about bubbles bursting. "This housing bubble's gonna burst any time now!" "Home prices are crazy. The bubble is going to burst!" Perhaps these are statements of wishful thinking from people who peddle bad news, or from folks who have been priced out of the housing market as prices have risen. Whatever the source, these voices of doom are not going to last, as...
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...
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...
There are so many factors that come into play when selling your house. Here are three simple things you can do that will have huge impact. 1. Price Your House Right Have you ever seen a product you liked but when you looked at the price tag, it was priced so high, you set it back down and walked away without a second thought? The price was beyond anything you would consider reasonable or in your...
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...
Buyers are currently fairly desperate to find available homes. Even during the holidays, you can sell the right house to the right buyer. If you have thought about selling, now is a great time to sell. Contact us at 678-869-9000 or visit our Contact...