Bion Grady's (biongrady) Blog

Clicking on an unfamiliar computer icon last week triggered one of those new Artificially Intelligent bots to offer its services. The message that popped up was generous: “Ask me anything!”Since the topic of the day had been disagreements about the direction Dallas home affordability was exhibiti...

A brief review of the national picture is more encouraging for Powder Springs home sales than has often been the case of late—but is also a bit of a mixed bag:· Existing home sales reversed a 12-month decline by rising a strong 14.5% in February, which marks the largest increase since mid-summer ...

Given the warmer weather, longer days, and blossoming flowers, it’s easy to see why this time of year brings out earnest buyers, including those serious about buying a home in Douglasville. Buying that Douglasville property can be a daunting task, especially for first-time buyers—and today’s chan...

The internet’s influence on every facet of daily life is so pronounced that it’s hard to even imagine what would happen if it were to suddenly disappear—making it all the more incredible to realize that just a few decades ago, it had barely made a mark on the American landscape. One of its key el...

In even the best of markets, selling a home in Dallas can be a complicated process (“why are there so many inspections?!”)—but this is especially true in a changing market. With no crystal ball at hand, you can’t blame potential Dallas sellers if they find themselves wondering ‘is now really a go...

As the daylight hours grow longer and the weather warms up, whether you’re selling or staying put, homeowners in Douglasville should start thinking about spring preventative maintenance. Regular care can help prevent costly repairs and ensure that your home is safe and comfortable for you and you...

At the beginning of last week, a threatening pall covered a considerable portion of media financial coverage, with round-the-clock reporting resembling a horserace between Possible Disaster #1 (a collapse in the banking industry) and Possible Disaster #2 (runaway inflation). For the moment, Possi...

For both existing and new homes, last week revealed some preliminary indications that an uptick in activity was underway. The hints worth musing over arrived in the National Association of Realtors®’ latest rundown on U.S. housing activity. Key findings:· Existing home sales registered a 14.5% in...

Today’s youthful adults can be expected to be fully occupied with meeting the demands of today’s challenging economic environment. Much has been written about the difficulty first-time homebuyers face. Since they are frequently unable to match the advantage current owners start with—the ability t...

Monday marks the vernal equinox—the astronomical marker that denotes when the Earth’s axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the Sun. More relevant for area real estate matters, it also signals the start of spring and with it, Douglasville’s high season. It’s hard to pin down exactly when Do...