Before making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you’re busy saving for the down payment, don’t forget you’ll want to prep for closing costs too. Here’s some helpful information on what those costs are and how much you should budget for them. […] The post What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs appeared first on NW Metro Atlanta Real Estate Agent ..read more

Some Highlights Trying to buy your first home? If you’re worried about affordability today or the limited number of homes for sale, these tips can help. Look into homebuyer programs, expand your search area, and consider a multi-generational home. Connect with a local real estate agent so you have an expert on your side to […] The post 3 Helpful Tips for First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on NW Metro Atlanta Real Estate Agent ..read more

If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there’ll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here’s what the professionals are saying about what’s in store for this season. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American: “. . […] The post What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market? appeared first on NW Metro Atlanta Real Estate Agent ..read more

Thinking about buying a home? If so, you’re probably wondering: should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make that decision for you, but here’s some information that can help you decide. What’s Next for Home Prices? Each quarter, Fannie Mae and Pulsenomics publish the results of the Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES). It asks […] The post Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now? appeared first on NW Metro Atlanta Real Estate Agent ..read more

Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s leading to multiple-offer scenarios. And moving into the peak homebuying season this spring, this is only expected to ramp up more. Remember […] The post 4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home appeared first on NW Metro Atlanta Real Estate Agent ..read more

Even with the latest data coming in, the experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like the one we saw back in 2008. While headlines may be calling attention to a slight uptick in foreclosure filings recently, the bigger picture is that we’re still well below the number we’d see in a more […] The post Homeowners Today Have Options To Avoid Foreclosure appeared first on NW Metro Atlanta Real Estate Agent ..read more

Some Highlights With the number of new listings going up and average days on market going down, buyers may have more options, but will still want to move fast. For sellers, inventory is still low and houses are selling fast, meaning your house should stand out and may get multiple offers if you price it […] The post The Latest Trends in Housing [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on NW Metro Atlanta Real Estate Agent ..read more

Thinking about selling your house and wondering if now’s a good time to do it? Here’s what you need to know. Even though the number of homes for sale has been growing this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market for all the buyers who want to buy. So, what does that mean […] The post Why Today’s Seller’s Market Is Good for Your Bottom Line appeared first on NW Metro Atlanta Real Estate Agent ..read more

Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash. Some in the media were even forecasting home prices would drop by as much as 10-20%—and that might have made you feel a bit unsure about buying a home. But here’s what actually happened: […] The post Your Home Is a Powerful Investment appeared first on NW Metro Atlanta Real Estate Agent ..read more

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans on hold for now. When rates climbed near 8% last year, some buyers found the numbers just didn’t make sense for their budget anymore. That may be the case […] The post What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move? appeared first on NW Metro Atlanta Real Estate Agent ..read more