Tips on buying a new golf home in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta's Sellers' Market Not Gone With The Wind
Realty Times Feature Article by Blanche Evans
For the same reason it was a major target of the Union army during the Civil War, Atlanta remains a desirable Southern strategic location today. A major airport, ground transportation and cultural hub, Atlanta offers tropical warmth, room for growth, and a romantic, star-crossed history. It is one of the most important relocation destinations in the country, with over 4.1 million residents in the metro area. But, as in other fast-growing technology hubs, the inner city is going through a home buying slump following the dot-com fallout.
Despite that, Realtors expect a busy buying season due to continuing low interest rates and the fact that the home buying market has been slightly depressed long enough for buyers to be drawn in by the inner city's values.
"In the in-town market in particular," says Realtor Chuck Cook, "I have noticed that listings are staying on the market a little longer and selling near the same price or slightly lower than this time last year. This is especially true with higher dollar homes."
However, with continuing low interest rates, buyers are starting to show more interest. "Buyers, don't wait for the interest rates to go any lower," advises Cook. "I don't see that happening. Sellers, as long as you price your home right and provide some value for the prospective home buyer, you will have no problem selling your home."
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What You Should Know Before Choosing a Lot
by Sherry Karasik
Before you build your dream home, it's wise to spend some time considering the ground
on which it will stand. The perfect location involves more than just an address
- it's everything from the quality of the soil under your feet to the view of the
sunset from your back porch.
First and foremost, consider your lifestyle. "The consumer needs to know what they
want now, and five years into the future," advises Nikki Villarreal, marketing director
for Hammonds Homes, one of the nation's top ranked home-building companies and recent
winner of the Texas Association of Builders Star Award. "Also, they should have
some idea about how long they plan on living in this house."
If you have children, for example, you'll want a yard that provides a level playing
space. If you don't have children, might you have them during the time you plan
on staying in the house? Or will you soon be an empty nester wanting to simplify
your life with a low maintenance yard? If you are a gardener, you'll want to consider
if the lot has good sun exposure. By answering these questions, you'll be able to
narrow your choices down to what's best for your present and future lifestyle.
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