Friday, September 4, 2026 / by Lme Realty Group
Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window.
But if you’re getting ready to sell, here’s what you should know. Even in today’s market, it rarely comes to that. Buyers who are moving at today’s rates and prices are generally moving because of some big life change. That means they’re motivated, and eager to get all the way to the closing table.
According to the latest data from Redfin, only about 1 in 7 pending sales are falling through. Meaning the vast majority make it all the way to closing.
And the single biggest thing that puts a deal at risk is the one you have the most power to prevent. It just takes a little smart planning before your house hits the market.
Why Some Deals Fall Apart Before Closing
A Redfin survey sheds light on the most common things that trip up a sale (see visual below):
Here’s a bit more infor ...
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026 / by Lme Realty Group
That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you've been using for storage.
To you, it's extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it's the reason they'd pick your house. Here’s why. Multi-generational homebuying is on the rise.
Millions of Families Are Living Multi-Generationally
The number of multi-generational households is climbing. That’s when 3 or more generations live under one roof. And data shows those households grew from 3.2 million to almost 4 million between 2014 and 2024, according to Realtor.com.
And each year, more people are shopping for a larger home that fits their combined needs.
While the appetite for this type of house is rising across the board, data from USAFacts shows multi-generational living is more common in some states than others. The darker the state in the map below, the more common it is in that area (see map below):
Where does your state fall? Depending on whe ...
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026 / by Lisa Williams
If you're a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking?
There's no single right answer. The best call depends on your finances, your local market, and your timeline. And a trusted agent can help you weigh all of it.
But in a lot of cases these days, selling first puts you in the stronger spot.
The Advantages of Selling First
Selling is usually the trickier half of a move today, so getting it done first clears your biggest hurdle. And that’s especially true right now, because there are more homes for sale than there are buyers, which means houses are taking longer to sell than they did a year or two ago.
So how does leading with your sale pay off? Let’s start with the money.
1. You Won’t Get Stuck Paying Two Mortgages
Buy before you sell, and you could end up carrying two mortgages at once. And especially since houses are staying on the ma ...
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026 / by Lme Realty Group
Wondering if fall is too late to sell your Marietta, GA, home? The quick answer is no. Fall can still be a good time to list a home in Marietta, but timing, pricing, preparation, and marketing matter more as the year progresses.
September and October can offer Marietta sellers a strong window before holiday schedules begin to affect buyer activity. Buyers have options, which means sellers benefit from an experienced local Realtor who can help position the home to stand out. A knowledgeable listing agent can help you determine the right timing, analyze competing homes and recent sales, recommend which improvements are worth making, coordinate professional marketing, and develop a pricing strategy based on current market conditions.
What Does the Marietta Housing Market Look Like Heading into Fall 2026?
Understanding current conditions is an important first step when deciding whether to sell your Marietta home this fall. According to Zillow's Marietta housing market data, there were. ...
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026 / by Lme Realty Group
If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And uncertainty overseas added another layer of pressure nobody saw coming.
That's why so many people are asking the same question: Will the second half of the year be any better for the housing market?
While nobody has a crystal ball, there are a few encouraging signs things could start moving in a better direction. Here's what to watch.
Mortgage Rates Could Be Near a Turning Point
One of the biggest reasons mortgage rates haven't come down yet is inflation. And higher energy prices and uncertainty overseas are at least part of the reason inflation is still elevated. The encouraging news?
Oil prices have already started coming back down.
That may not sound like it has much to do with buying a home. But historically, mortgage rates and oil prices tend to move in the same direction.
Take a look at the graph belo. ...
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