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Is it a good time to purchase a Cobb County home?  This question comes up quite often for many who are looking to buy a home from East Cobb to Powder Springs, and it all boils down to few simple considerations. If your income is stable, and you plan on holding onto the property for several years,...

According to OutKast, the South has something to say….and Atlanta’s real estate market is definitely screaming loudly.Atlanta’s markets (because we have SEVERAL different markets in Metro Atlanta) are a bit all over the place right now. Sellers located in the luxury ($1M +)markets of North Atlant...

Is a builder's new construction incentive package too good to be true? Sometimes. Some builders fund buyer incentives by raising the purchase price first, which means the buyer fianances their own "savings". This could quietly erode their equity position for years.I recently walked a client throu...

Are there new construction townhomes in Cobb County with interest rates as low as 3.5%?Yes. Magnolia Square in Austell, Georgia offers new 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhomes built by Century Communities. They're priced from the mid-$300's to the low $400's, with builder financing incentives that inclu...

I Owe More Than I Thought....Can I Still Sell My Home?Can I sell my house if I still owe a lot on the mortgage? In most cases, ABSOLUTELY!If the sales price covers your remaining loan balance plus any concessions being offered to the Buyer along with the Seller's prorated costs, you can sell! In ...

What Metro Atlanta Buyers Are Googling This SummerWhat are home buyers searching for this summer in Metro Atlanta? Buyers are Googling move-in-ready homes, outdoor living spaces, and "is now a good time to buy" more than ever. This all represents a mix of feature preferences and rate anxiety...tw...

How Can Sellers Make Their Home More Appealing When Mortgage Rates Are High?How can sellers make their home more appealing when mortgage rates are high? Sellers in Cobb County and across Metro Atlanta can offset rate concerns by pricing competitively, offering rate buydown incentives, and present...

 What Does $575,000 Buy You in Covington's Forest Glen Neighborhood?At 20 Logans Run in Covington, Georgia, $575,000 buys a custom 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom estate, on a private three-quarter-acre cul-de-sac lot, that's complete with a finished terrace level, a private infrared sauna, and a main-le...

What does it mean for Metro Atlanta buyers and sellers when mortgage rates approach 7%? Higher rates mean higher monthly payments for buyers and a smaller pool of qualified buyers for sellers, but current data shows purchase demand is holding up better than the headlines suggest.If you've been wa...

What Is a Short Sale in Real Estate? A Homeowner's GuideWhat is a short sale in real estate, and why do homeowners use them? A short sale happens when a lender agrees to let a homeowner sell their property for less than the amount owed on the mortgage, forgiving the remaining balance instead of f...