Selling Your Home

Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal

By Tamera Shearon / July 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal

Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal. To better understand what’s been happening with mortgage rates lately, the graph below shows the…

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Atlanta Market Update

By Tamera Shearon / July 15, 2023 / Comments Off on Atlanta Market Update
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Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

By Tamera Shearon / July 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

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Reasons Your Home May Not Be Selling

By Tamera Shearon / July 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Reasons Your Home May Not Be Selling

When it comes to selling your house, you want three things: to sell it for the most money you can, to do it in a certain amount of time, and to do all of that with the fewest hassles. And, while the current housing market is generally favorable to sellers due to today’s limited housing supply,…

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A Guide to Buying a Home to Age-in-Place

By Tamera Shearon / July 10, 2023 / Comments Off on A Guide to Buying a Home to Age-in-Place

If asked about major life changes, most people would probably think of their younger days. While some older citizens are settled since their decades of work and raising children are far behind them, others make significant lifestyle decisions in their golden years, including where they will live if their current home is no longer suitable.…

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The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners

By Tamera Shearon / July 7, 2023 / Comments Off on The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners

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Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage Rates

By Tamera Shearon / June 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage Rates

If you’re thinking about selling your house right now, chances are it’s because something in your life has changed. And, while things like mortgage rates are a key part of your decision on what you’ll buy next, it’s important to not lose sight of the reason you want to make a change in the first place. It’s true mortgage rates have…

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The Real Estate Market is the Strongest of Our Lifetime

By Tamera Shearon / June 27, 2023 / Comments Off on The Real Estate Market is the Strongest of Our Lifetime

This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our Lifetime When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime – if not the strongest housing market of our lifetime. Here…

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Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off

By Tamera Shearon / June 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off

Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared.  Comparing this year’s numbers to the two ‘unicorn’ years…

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What are Closing Costs and How Much Will You Pay?

By Tamera Shearon / November 18, 2022 / Comments Off on What are Closing Costs and How Much Will You Pay?

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of making plans for your new space. Even as you dream about color schemes, furniture placement, and the ideal layout of your new home, you’re probably also keeping a close eye on interest rates and your future mortgage payment. However, there are other transaction…

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