Market insights and friendly advice for home buyers in the Intown Atlanta Real Estate market.
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We work with a lot of folks who are relocating from other areas of the country. And what we've found is one of the hardest concepts for people to grasp when relocating to Atlanta is this: Atlanta real estate is different. It's not that'...
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A lot of folks get confused about what I do as a real estate agent...they have this misconception that I sell houses. It's not their fault. After all, there's a sign in the front yard with my number on it. Oh and there's a f...
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Most buyers think by saving $1,000 off the asking price, they're actually saving $1,000. This isn't entirely true. As a buyer you're most likely financing between 70% and 80% of the purchase price. At an 8% interest rate you only...
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In the last 30 days, I've received 5 offers that have resulted in a stalemate between the Buyer and Seller. On average, these 5 offers were nearly 20% below the Seller's asking price. And, on average, the Buyer and Seller were only 3% apa...
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If you purchased your home 8 years ago, you'll be able to sell it for more than you paid. If you bought it within the last 2 to 3 years, unfortunately the market has softened and you'll not be able to sell it for as much as you paid. If you bo...
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Most Sellers in today's market are holding out for their price - waiting for the market to bring them what they need so they have enough of equity to put a hefty down payment on the more expensive home they've been dreaming of. The harsh reality i...
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When I bought my first home I was clueless. So clueless, in fact, that on the advice of my Real Estate Agent, I hired a cabinet maker (long story) to inspect my home. HIs report consisted of one page with a few checkboxes and a "note...
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We're selling houses. Yes....it's true. Houses are still selling. In fact, since January 1st, 2008 I've personally closed 11 homes and currently have 5 others poised to close in the next 30 days. In spite of this highly local...
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