Tuesday, May 3, 2022 / by Laura Miller Edwards Realty Group
If you’re planning to buy a home this season, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your offer accepted. In previous years, it was common for buyers to try and determine how much less than the asking price they could offer to still get the home. The buyer and seller would then negotiate and typically agree on a revised price that was somewhere between the buyer’s bid and the home’s initial asking price.
In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the same expectations.
Things Are Different Today
Today’s housing market is anything but normal. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average home that’s sold today:
Receives 4.8 offers
Sells in just 17 days
Homes selling quickly and receiving multiple offers shows how competitive the housing market is for buyers right now. This is because there are more buyers on the mark ...
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for buyers, housing market updates, home buying, first time home buyers
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 / by Laura Miller Edwards Realty Group
With today’s real estate market moving as fast as it is, working with a real estate professional is more essential than ever. They have the skills, experience, and expertise it takes to navigate the highly detailed and involved process of selling a home. That may be why the percentage of people who list their houses on their own, known as a FSBO or For Sale By Owner, has reached its lowest point since 1985 (see graph below):
Here are five reasons why selling with a real estate professional makes more sense, even in today’s hot market:
1. They Know What Buyers Want To See
Before you decide which projects and repairs to take on, connect with a real estate professional. They have first-hand experience with today’s buyers, what they expect, and what you need to do to make sure your house shows well.
If you don’t lean on their expertise, you may spend your time and money on something that isn’t essential. That’s because ...
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022 / by Laura Miller Edwards Realty Group
If you’re buying or selling a home this year, you’re likely saving up for a variety of expenses. For buyers, that might include things like your down payment and closing costs. And for sellers, you’re probably working on a bit of spring cleaning and maintenance to spruce up your house before you list it.
Either way, any money you get back from your taxes can help you achieve your goals. Using a tax refund is a common tactic for buyers and sellers. SmartAsset estimates the average American will receive a $2,897 tax refund this year. The map below provides a more detailed estimate by state:
If you’re getting a refund this year, here are a few tips to help with your home purchase or sale this season.
How Buyers Can Use Their Tax Refund
According to American Financing, there are multiple ways your refund check can help you as a homebuyer. A few include:
Growing your down payment fund – If you haven’t st ...
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022 / by Laura Miller Edwards Realty Group
Some Highlights
Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen.
Sellers can benefit from more offers to pick from, higher home values, and a faster sales process. There’s a reason why 72% of people believe it’s a good time to sell.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity. Let’s connect so you can take advantage of this hot sellers’ market.
This blog post previously appeared on https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2022/04/01/its-still-a-sellers-market-infographic/?a=106260-312309902871c1f0d820820f58bf8fde. The information contained, and the opinions expressed, in this article are not intended to be construed as investment advice. Keeping Current Matters, Inc. and the Laura Miller Edwards Realty Group do not guarantee or warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained herein. Nothing herein should be cons ...
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Tuesday, April 5, 2022 / by Laura Miller Edwards Realty Group
The Georgia craft beverage scene is thriving. From neighborhood breweries to wineries nestled in the hills, city cideries to experimental distilleries, you are sure to find the drink and vibe that suits you.
We’ve put together a list of breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries in northwest Georgia. This list is focused on the areas we serve through our real estate business – northwest Atlanta and the northwest Georgia mountains. We hope it inspires you to get out into the community we love and spend some time on a patio sipping something new.
Northwest Atlanta
ASW Distillery (The Battery Atlanta)
Atlanta
Atlanta Hard Cider
Marietta
Big Door Vineyards
White
Broken Anchor Winery
Acworth
Bucking Goat Brewing Company
Dallas
Burnt Hickory Brewery
Kennesaw
Drowned Valley Brewing Company
Cartersville
Dry County Brewing Company
Kennesaw
Glover Park Brewery
Marietta
Green Line Brewery
Canton
Horned Owl Brewing
Kennesaw ...
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