There’s a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for an item is high, prices rise. When the supply of the item increases, prices fall. Of course, when demand is very high and supply is very low, prices can rise significantly. Understanding the impact both supply and demand have can provide the answers to a few popular questions about today’s housing market: Why are … [Read more...]
Ten Tips to Selling Your Home and Buying a New One Part 3: “What if I Mess up My Timing or Burn Out From the Stress?”
When you’re in the pressure cooker of a home sale or have been shopping for a home for a while in a competitive market, it’s easy to get carried away by stress and emotions. To make sure you’re in the right headspace for your homebuying and selling journey, take the time to slow down, breathe and delegate as much as possible. In addition: Tip #8: Relax and accept that compromise is inevitable Rather than worry about getting every detail right with your housing search and home sale, trust that … [Read more...]
Ten Tips to Selling Your Home and Buying a New One Part 2: “What if I Get Stuck With Two Mortgages at the Same Time?”
This is one of the most common concerns that we hear from buyers who are selling a home while shopping for a new one, and it’s realistic to expect at least some overlap in mortgages. To make sure you don’t get into a situation where you are carrying dual mortgages for longer than you can afford, examine your budget and calculate the maximum number of months you can afford to pay both.⁴ If you simply can’t afford to carry both mortgages at once, then selling before you buy may be your best … [Read more...]
September 14th 2021 Newsletter – You Should Raise Your Rent
Here is our September 14th, 2021, email Update about Real Estate in Northwest Atlanta! You should raise your rent! Let’s look at what average rents have been historically in Atlanta: Year Average Rent 2012 $1007 2013 $1019 2014 $1058 2016 $1098 2017 $1133 2018 $1165 2019 $1193 2020 $1423 2021 $1645 So that property that you may have rented for $1000 a … [Read more...]
The Truth About Today’s Buyer Demand
When it comes to the latest news in real estate, there are a lot of sensational headlines in the media. In times like this, when it can be hard to know what to believe, put your trust in the experts. Those of us in the housing market respect that buying or selling a home is a major life decision, and we offer advice based on what the data shows. Despite what you may have read, the housing market is still undeniably strong. Here’s a look at what leading experts have to say about buyer … [Read more...]
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