real estate: Buyers And Sellers Spring Into Action in North Metro Atlanta
- 03/19/14 06:42 AM
Spring is here, and with it comes the beginning of peak season for real estate sales in Canton, Woodstock, Ball Ground, Milton Roswell and Alpharetta in North Metro Atlanta. Currently, supplies are low and demand is high, so sellers are getting top dollar for their homes with favorable terms. And with foreclosures comprising less than 5% of the market, traditional sellers have a “perfect storm” opportunity. Property values have increased so that sellers have more equity in their homes and there is a pent-up demand of ready, willing and able buyers for homes under $700,000. This all adds up … (0 comments)
real estate: Hey - Look at ME!! I'm AMAZING!!
- 04/24/12 11:52 PM
What does your listing say to passers by? Does it shout, "Hey - Look at ME!!"? or does it say, "Don't bother..I'm not worth it."? It all boils down to presentation and curb appeal. Adding curb appeal to a home doesn't have to be hard or expensive. There are many things you can do to add curb appeal to your front steps and landing. Curb appeal is important to a home for a variety of reasons. Your home should feel inviting. Adding curb appeal will make your home feel welcome and will boost the perceived value before a buyer even steps foot in the door. Even in a … (0 comments)
real estate: You've piqued my Pinterest!
- 02/17/12 12:32 AM
For the past several months I've kept hearing over and over again, "Guess what I saw on Pinterest?!" or "I just love Pinterest" and "I can't believe you aren't on Pinterest - you would love it!" I put it off. I wasn't interested. I was already active on Facebook, Linkedin, Houzz and Active Rain. And forget Twitter. I haven't been on Twitter in so long, I don't even remember my log in info. (I may need to revisit Twitter....) Did I really need another social media outlet? According to statistics, Entrepreneur.com, SEO.com, and numerous other sources, the answer is a resounding, "YES!" I … (10 comments)
real estate: Is the 203K still a good option?
- 02/07/12 06:57 AM
With so many distressed and vacant homes on the Atlanta market one would think that the FHA 203K is a great solution for buyers who need (or simply want) special financing that includes fixer upper funding. Agents may use it as a tool to place buyers in affordable homes and contractors see it as an opportunity for business in a slow economy. Sounds like a win-win, doesn't it? Unless you speak to trade professionals who have been involved in the program. Once again, red tape and government micro-management may be creating more problems than it solves. According to one Marietta contractor, … (0 comments)
Author Bio: Tracy Coles has a strong background in New Construction Management, Model Home Merchandising and Home Staging. She is THE North Metro Atlanta Luxury Home Specialist.
Spring is here, and with it comes the beginning of peak season for real estate sales in Canton, Woodstock, Ball Ground, Milton Roswell and Alpharetta in North Metro Atlanta. 
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