It’s hard to believe that just four years ago there were more than 100,000 listings in Metro Atlanta.  Now there are fewer than 40,000. What does this mean to the ever-changing housing market? Just remember your basic laws of economics of supply and demand. From our perch here in relocation, we’re seeing a definite surge in demand for homes throughout our market area. The low inventory has become a problem for transferees moving into the...

With the extra hour this weekend – due to the ending of daylight savings time – I decided to do a little cleaning around the house. I always try to think of the environment whenever I’m doing things around my home, and cleaning is no different. There are a variety of environmentally friendly ways to clean your home. There’s an increasing array of green cleaning products, and you can feel good about lessening your own environmental impact while...

If the Debt Relief Act of 2007 is not extended, 2013 could be a very Unhappy New Year for homeowners who have foreclosures and short sales! New headlines are warning of a financial cliff that is approaching with the end of 2012, and the real estate industry will be hit particularly hard! It’s the expiration of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 was enacted on Dec. 20, 2007. The Act...

Are you gearing up to buy a home? Now is a great time to make a move in the real estate market. Interest rates are at historic lows. Compare today’s 30-year fixed-rate average of between 3 and 4 percent to the 13 to 18 percent rates of the 1980’s and you’ll see why everyone is buzzing about the great deals to be had! Additionally, homes are now at their most affordable on record. This is because home values have dropped across...

Taste in art is incredibly subjective. If your home even slightly resembles a museum, consider that one person’s treasure can be another’s trash. When getting ready to sell your home, it’s important to keep the artwork simple so that you can get the best selling price. Before listing your property, consider having a candid chat with your Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers sales associate, or a close friend. Both can give you a...