Market Update LEARN MORE ABOUT BUY DOWN PROGRAMS 12/02/22 Adam Buice with Pinnacle Mortgage shared some exciting news this week with our team. With interest rates fluctuating its important to lock into a rate soon. What if you could buy down that rate and refinance later? Buy Down programs are becoming more popular today. Adam discusses the 3/2/1 buy down programs that are […]
Market Update REAL ESTATE & MORTGAGE UPDATE 11/19/22 Wanted to reach out as let you know that if you are in the market to buy a home today we saw a dip in interest rates down to the low 6% range, and government loans like VA and FHA loans are in the mid to high 5% range in the past week. Additionally, […]
Market Update Why Our Market Is Normalizing 09/08/2022 Lots of people are talking about how prices are lowering. In my opinion, they just went up fraudulently, but why do I think that? Let me tell you a story about two nearly identical homes in our market.  House A and House B had the same floor plan, lot size, and location—they were right […]
Market Update What Happened in the Atlanta Market This July? 07/25/2022 The recent news headlines about the changing market have been sensationalized, and everyone seems to have a different perspective on the topic. Before you get caught up in the alarming housing market news, you must remember that real estate is local. To help you make the best real estate decisions, I’ll cover some significant […]
Market Update What Do Rising Rates Mean for Our Market? 06/30/2022 “What’s going on with interest rates?” I receive this question almost every day. In case you haven’t been paying attention, the Federal Reserve has been raising rates to combat inflation. What impact will this have on our housing market?  As mortgage interest rates rise, buyers’ purchasing power is negatively impacted. As a result, inventory […]
Market Update What’s Happening With Interest Rates? 05/10/2022 Why interest rates have increased dramatically and will continue to climb. Interest rates have risen considerably in the last few months. As of this blog post, they’re in the low 5% range for 30-year mortgages. They’ve gone up quite a bit, and we don’t expect them to go down.  The Federal Reserve has stated […]
Market Update LEARN MORE ABOUT BUY DOWN PROGRAMS 12/02/22 Adam Buice with Pinnacle Mortgage shared some exciting news this week with our team. With interest rates fluctuating its important to lock into a rate soon. What if you could buy down that rate and refinance later? Buy Down programs are becoming more popular today. Adam discusses the 3/2/1 buy down programs that are […]
Market Update You Can Still Sell in This Softening Market 08/08/2022 How do you price your home in a softening market? We’re heading into August, so school is starting, which is taking a few people out of our market. The key thing to understand is that it might be a little slower each month from now to the end of the year. If you plan […]
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Market Update Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Buy 01/04/2022 Here’s why waiting to buy a home may cost you in the long run. Looking to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Looking to sell your home? Find out your home’s value What is the cost of waiting? By the end of the year, we usually know what the Federal Reserve plans to do. […]
Home Checklists Why You Should Work With A REALTOR? Why You Should Work With A REALTOR? 1. You’ll have an expert to guide you through the process. Buying or selling a home usually requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multi-page settlement statements. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes. 2. […]
Market Update Why 2022’s Market Will be Fascinating 02/25/2022 Today let’s take a look at the forecast for the 2022 market. Right now, it looks like the word of the year will be “fascinating.” Inventory, interest rates, and inflation will all play a big part in our market. Here’s a look at what the future has in store for us:    Inventory in […]
Market Update Where Is the Atlanta Market Right Now? 11/09/2021 Here’s a snapshot of Atlanta real estate as we near the end of 2021. Looking to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Looking to sell your home? Find out your home’s value As we head into November, I wanted to quickly recap the latest news and numbers for Atlanta real estate. In September, the […]
Market Update When’s the Best Time to Sell Your Home? 05/27/2022 Is it better to list your home now or wait for the market to change? As a seller, if you can’t find what you’re looking for in your next home, should you list now or wait for the market to change?   The best time to sell your home is when inventory is low […]
Market Update What’s A Home Warranty? What’s A Home Warranty? A home warranty is a service contract, normally for one year, which helps protect home owners against the cost of unexpected covered repairs or replacement on their major systems and appliances that break down due to normal wear and tear. Coverage is for systems and appliances in good working order at […]
Home Checklists WHAT YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT Credit scores, along with your overall income and debt, are big factors in determining whether you’ll qualify for a loan and what your loan terms will be. So, keep your credit score high by doing the following: 1. Check for and correct any errors in your credit […]
Home Checklists WHAT NOT TO OVERLOOK ON A FINAL WALK-THROUGH WHAT NOT TO OVERLOOK ON A FINAL WALK-THROUGH It’s guaranteed to be hectic right before closing, but you should always make time for a final walk-through. Your goal is to make sure that your home is in the same condition you expected it would be. Ideally, the sellers already have moved out. This is your […]
Home Checklists What If The Property Is A Short Sale? What If The Property Is A Short Sale? Are you looking to buy a new home? Are you thinking that now’s a great time to find bargains? Before you make an offer, it pays to know a little about the seller’s situation. If a home is being sold for below what the current seller owes […]
Market Update What if the Home Doesn’t Appraise? 04/26/2022 One of the topics that we regularly get asked in today’s market is, “What happens if the home doesn’t appraise?” It all depends on your area, price point, and what the market is doing. If you get multiple offers, you should negotiate so that there is no appraisal contingency. This way, if the home […]
Market Update What Happened to Our Market in 2021? 01/25/2022 Here’s what a crazy 2021 was like for buyers, sellers, and builders. Looking to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Looking to sell your home? Find out your home’s value It’s been 29 years since I started my career in real estate, and 2021 still managed to be one of the most interesting years […]
Home Checklists WHAT BUYERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TITLE WHAT BUYERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TITLE 1. Your mortgage lender is going to require it. Title insurance protects the lender and the secondary markets to which they sell the loans from defects in the title to your home and property. It ensures the validity and enforceability of the mortgage document. Title defects could include […]