If you’ve been renting for a while, you’ve probably wondered whether it’s time to buy a home. Maybe your rent keeps going up, or you’re just ready to take the next step. Whatever the reason, it’s a big decision—but it might be one worth making sooner than later. First things first: let’s talk money. If…
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make. But how do you really know if you’re ready? It’s more than just browsing listings and imagining your dream kitchen—being prepared to buy a home means being financially, emotionally, and practically ready for the responsibility. 1. Your Finances Are in…
Top 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t List Your Home As A FSBO (For Sale By Owner) As home prices continue to rise, a lack of inventory remains a crucial challenge in today’s market which has some homeowners trying to sell their homes on their own. 1) Exposure to Prospective Buyers A whopping 95% of buyers utilize online…
Macon is a beautiful city with endless opportunities of things to do. Whether you are an active outdoors man, a stay-at-home type, or a night life seeker you will be sure to find something in or around town that best suits your interests! If you are looking to move to Macon and are not sure…
Buying a house might seem like something you do later in life—but getting into the market while you’re young can actually be a major win. Sure, it’s a big step, but with a little planning and the right mindset, homeownership in your 20s or early 30s can set you up for long-term success. Start Building…
If you’re selling your home and want to get more buyers in the door, there are a few quick, easy and inexpensive things that you can do to make your home stand out from the competition. First, your curb appeal will decide if many buyers will want to see more. Look at your house from…
Halloween in Macon, GA, is filled with spooky fun, from family-friendly festivals to eerie haunted attractions. Whether you’re looking for a night of trick-or-treating, live entertainment, or a good scare, Macon has something for everyone. Here are some of the top Halloween events happening this year. 1. Spirits in October at Riverside Cemetery One of…
On March 24, 2008 the National Association of Realtors announced that existing home sales in February rose 2.9% over January sales. This ended a seven month string of steady declines and was the first sign that the real estate market might be showing signs of recovery. February 2008 sales were still 23.8% below February 2007…
In my articles in the past newsletters I have discussed topics such as office vacancies and occupancy, valuing properties and key commercial terms to name a few. Most of the time I come up with the different subjects from questions from my clients. So suffice to say that is the same with this article. When…
As I wrote in my previous article, 2006 was the year of the private investor. Will 2007 be another year for the private investor? Equity funds and institutions have recently surpassed investments from private investors. This trend is unlikely to slow anytime soon since pension funds still report a great deal of pent-up investment demand. But…
