According to the Athens MLS, Athens-Clarke County has seen an 8% increase in home prices for the first 7 months of 2016 compared to the same period for 2015. Oconee County has seen a 10% increase in the number of homes sold and a 12% increase in sales prices over 2015. Madison County has seen 17% […]
What’s involved when having a home inspection?
After a purchase offer for a home is accepted, the due diligence period starts. This is usually 10 days in our area, and allows the buyer to terminate an accepted offer for any reason during that time. The intent of the due diligence period is to allow time for the buyer to have a home […]
Home Value report helps to find out your home value
Our home value report helps to find out your home value. With so much information available, it’s easy to be led off track when it comes to deciding how much your home will sell for. When we recently sold our home, we reviewed recent sales and active listings to determine the competition we would be […]
Who pays closing costs?
It’s not unusual for buyers to ask the seller to pay closing costs but sometimes sellers don’t want to pay them. This is likely due to not understanding exactly what it means. So, what are closing costs, and who should pay them? Closing costs are fees associated with the buyer’s loan Closing costs include: origination fee to […]
Home improvement ideas when selling a home
Refinishing hardwood floors can make a big difference in the appearance of your home. We recently got prices for this and it was a big surprise since we always assumed it would cost a lot for this job. We got prices from 2 different contractors and one did give a high price. However, the other one gave a […]
What’s involved with a home inspection?
After a purchase offer for a home is accepted, the due diligence period starts. This is usually 10 days in our area, and allows the buyer to terminate an accepted offer for any reason during that time. The intent of the due diligence period is to allow time for the buyer to have a home […]
Seller repairs after home inspection
After your home is under contract, the buyer will have a home inspection. There is usually a request for the seller to make repairs based on the inspection report findings. Most times, they are minor repairs that should be routine maintenance and most sellers are willing to take care of those repairs. If a low […]
What you need to apply for a mortgage
The following information will tell you what you need to apply for a mortgage. The mortgage process can be a little intimidating, but with this list, you should be able to walk in with confidence and have your loan request approved in no time! ALL BORROWERS: Copies of W-2s for the past two years Copies […]
Profit from home sale – How much will my home sell for? How much money will I make?
As a home seller, you need to know: What’s my profit from the home sale? Knowing the expenses involved in selling a home will help you understand how much you can expect to get from the sale of your home. How much would your home sell for? Get a FREE property valuation REAL ESTATE COMMISSION: […]
7 Reasons to Own Your Home
7 Reasons to Own Your Home If you’re wondering if buying a home is the right thing to do, check out these 7 reasons to own your home. There are others but these are reasons that have made homeownership the American dream. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay […]
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