Initially, I thought I knew why I wanted to be a Realtor. I was an empty nester, I felt the need to do something meaningful with my time and I wanted to help provide for my daughter’s college education. I had been Director of Marketing Services at Atlanta Gas Light and knew market research, marketing,…
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East Cobb Market Report August 2021
Here is another look at the number active listings of East Cobb single family homes by month and year. Think of active listings as a flow. New listings are coming into the system and closed sales are flowing out. The data is captured at the end of each month. However, the most recent month I…
East Cobb Market Report July 2021
When you look at the chart below, you begin to see what the news has been all about. Seeing national numbers is not as impactful as looking at your own community. This chart below only includes single family homes listed in East Cobb. We are eagerly awaiting the numbers for August. If this trend keeps…
The Revival of the Ranch home with a rustic touch
Ranch homes are making a comeback. You ask why? First of all, baby boomers who once thought the McMansions were the best ever are now having a hard time going up and down stairs and taking care of large homes. Older ranch houses built in the suburbs during the 50s and 60s are now getting…
Less Could be More! 7 Downsizing Tips
Are you thinking of moving out of your East Cobb home? This past year, I helped several East Cobb empty nesters make a move. Not all empty nesters will move into a smaller home. Whether the home is the same size, bigger or smaller, it’s time to let some items go that have been collecting…
Pricing a House Correctly Still Matters….even in a Hot Market!
Dorsey Alston posted a blog recently that provides insight into each of the local markets in the Atlanta area. I am happy to share in this posting of my blog. Dorsey Alston compared the month-to-month data from May 2020 to May 2021 and found the number of days a home for sale stays on the…
Bridge Closed – Go Around! Ugh….
Willeo Bridge over Willeo Creek Closed! It’s going to be inconvenient for the next few months for those of us who need to cross over Willeo Bridge located near the roundabout near Willeo, Lower Roswell and Timber Ridge Roads. The old bridge built in 1960 will be replaced. The joint venture with Cobb County and…
East Cobb home … beautiful, inside and out!
I am pleased to present this new listing located in East Cobb’s top school district near shopping, dining, parks and recreation. More details Looking for an updated, sparking home and park-like backyard? This is it! The backyard is big enough for a sport court, and plenty of grassy areas to play and entertain. The beautiful stone…
Waterford Green home in demand!
5541 Waterford Green Glen was listed in late March and under contract in just two days. The sellers were ready to make a move and wanted to catch the early Spring market. This exceptional home was listed by Lee Ann Wynns with Dorsey Alston Realtors. Waterford Green is a neighborhood that was on our buyer’s…
Atlanta Real Estate’s Surprise Boom …A Look Back at 2020!
East Cobb Market Insider Report The Covid-19 pandemic upended our habits and our rhythms. The shocking shutdown due to this global pandemic in March kept many sellers on the sidelines. Brokers and agents were not sure what would happen when everything skidded to a halt on Friday March 13th 2020. More than ever, we all…
East Cobb Market Update
East Cobb Market Report shows sales price up and average days to sell down from last year.
What’s Trending in Flooring?
I am sharing the following content from Elisabeth Stubbs of Enhance Floors and More. I’ve met Elisabeth and her great staff a few times over at her showroom in Marietta. But, when I keep hearing positive comments from neighbors and friends who used her for carpet, hardwood, and other home improvements, I asked her if…
Savvy Seller Winning in 2020
This gorgeous home located in the popular Waterford Green subdivision sold in late September. With 0 days on market, excellent price, and a quick close of just 32 days, you might think what an easy sale for the seller. True, it was about as uncomplicated as it comes with home sales…but there is more to…
East Cobb Market Update
East Cobb Real Estate Market Report – June 2020
East Cobb Market Update
East Cobb’s Monthly Residential Real Estate Market Update
Market Update
Cobb Residential Market Update – May 2020 Realtors, homebuyers and sellers were all set to have a speculator Spring selling season. Crisp, cool spring mornings and just enough rain to kept everything green. Even the bad yards don’t look so bad this year! In an effort to beat this virus, many sellers and buyers have…
My Latest Zillow Review
Check out my agent page to see more reviews. Why reviews are important? 93% of consumers say online reviews impact their purchasing decisions 97% of people read reviews for local businesses. Qualtrix XM Concierge service, client satisfaction, powerful marketing and local market knowledge insures client satisfaction time after time. Personal service and personal attention is…
Feeling badly about letting go of household items…DON’T
Got too many useful household items, too much useful furniture, but it’s not useful to you any longer? Feeling badly about getting rid of it….DON’T. Donate to charity. Your donation may mean the world to someone in need. I work with lots of home sellers and buyers who have been in the same home for…
Another Home SOLD!
I have been working a lot with empty nesters lately. As a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), I am well-versed in the challenges that 55 + home owners may encounter. I recently listed and sold a beautiful home in Waterford Green subdivision. Listing a home in October was challenging ,as we did not have the…
Maximum Conforming Loan limit hits $510,000 in 2020!
Big news for mortgages! The Federal Housing Finance Agency recently announced that it is raising the conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In most of the U.S., the 2020 maximum conforming loan limit will be raised to $510,400, up from 2019’s level of $484,350. This marks the fourth straight year that the…