At this point - beginning of March '23, the spring market in Atlanta is just beginning to stir. January popped as rates dropped, but the subsequent increases slowed buyers. We're also seeing the shortage of inventory impact sales, just haven't seen the same bump as years past.The key over the nex
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03/02/2023
If you see this siding on a home, light the caution lamp. Known by many names, Louisiana inner seal siding failure is routinely found in homes mainly across the south and midwest. LP/GP siding, OSB siding, fiberboard siding....they all share a main disastrous trait - delamination.in brief, water
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02/27/2023
I feel no empathy for any of these home builders as they whine and snivel about losing money. None. Zero, Nada. Home builders just don't care.Buyers of mine in the Atlanta area have a 950K home under construction, the finishing looks like it was done using a chainsaw free handed. From over cuts t
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02/23/2023
The spring 23 market is on around Atlanta and other areas, as the market heats up so do the questions. Will low appraisals become a problem again? After the nonsensical last two years, underwriters and lenders are tightening the reins when it comes to appraisals. Low Appraisals Become More Freque
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02/21/2023
This is really shocking, she always seems so fiscally responsible and prudent. That her husband is a former NFL player might be the reason she's here to begin with. Very liberal use of "star" and "mansion"....This community was crushed during the last crash. I appraised a good 25-30 ranging from
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02/17/2023
I'm a gumpy veteran of this industry for over three decades, not much I haven't seen and not much makes me snap to. However, this transformed GA flip home did just that.GA Flip HomeThe sellers did exactly what they should, update and transformed this home. Here's a short teaser of just the kitche
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02/15/2023
Every home is different as is every buyer and seller. While everyone understands that no home is perfect, what are some of the things that are "deal killers"? Getting more specific, can a driveway kill a deal?The Driveway is a Deal KillerAround greater Atlanta, this is a rather common home design
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02/14/2023
Home sellers in the spring 2023 market face the usual challenges, secure the best overall offer. This year however, add to this the mental side - home sellers in the spring of 2023 will not see the same conditions as last spring. Those that understand this will succeed, those that fail to.....Hom
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02/13/2023
30+ years of full time selling and appraising, I've seen a lot. This one made me pull out the camera. This is a home for sale in Alpharetta, GA in the 900K's....WTH....
02/13/2023
Purchasing a home is a major financial event, it must be treated like the business transaction that it is. Home buyers should always work with a buyer's agent, not doing so is reckless and unwise.Buyer Beware in GeorgiaWhile home sellers are obligated to accurately complete a seller's disclosure,
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02/10/2023