Buyer Beware!

Looking for a new home? It's a seller's market. Here are a few tips for buying this year.

2016 is shaping up to be a big year if you want to sell your home.  Interest rates are still low and there are too few homes for sale. This is causing a feeding frenzy in some markets for  buyers.  Buyers are having a tough time standing out in this seller’s market.  Here are a few tips on finding a home and going under CONTRACT with the home of your choice:

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14 Lakeshore Drive :: For sale on Berkeley Lake

Live on vacation every day in this updated cottage on Berkeley Lake~

You will love this 3 bedroom/ 2.5 bath cottage on Berkeley Lake. The water views are spectacular! The home is completely renovated. You’ll “live” entirely on the main level where you’ll find the living room/kitchen/master bedroom & bath/plus a bonus room for your office or studio. Add a bath/closet to this room and you’ll have a guest suite on the main floor as well. The walk to the lake is on a gentle slope. No major stairs to walk down. You are about 40 feet to the waters edge from your deck. Your dock has plenty of room for entertaining and there’s a covered slip for your pontoon boat.

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Buyers and sellers CAN be friends after the deal!

You can create an atmosphere of collaboration with your clients.

My goal in any transaction is that everyone feels like they have won at the end of the negotiation. While it doesn’t happen every time, more times than not our clients are amicable when they meet at the closing table.

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Why is this important?  Here are a few reasons you’ll want your clients to “get along”.

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Everyone wants to live in Brookhaven!

Here's all the scoop on what makes this such a desirable neighborhood~

Location, location , location is the #1 rule of real estate.  Brookhaven knocks this rule outside the park.  Everything you want is in Brookhaven.  Dining, shopping, business, convenience, and a variety of priced homes make this a hot part of town.  You’ll find older cottages, renovated homes, and brand new construction in this part of Atlanta.  Walk to dinner, shopping, and even work from some neighborhoods in this city.  Call me now for a tour of this great town.  You may want to call it home!

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Here are some links to more information on Brookhaven.

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Tucker GA is convenient to everything in Atlanta!

Tucker is a quiet town on the I-85/I-285 freeway in Atlanta. It's growing!

Tucker GA is made up of many well established neighborhoods.  Homes in Tucker were mainly built in the 1960’s & 1970’s.  Most structures are split level or ranch style home.  You’ll find young families moving in and renovating to today’s standards.  Of course, you’ll also see new home construction and town-homes in this convenient little city.

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Here are some links to more info on the city of Tucker:

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Suwanee GA is a fast growing city!

You'll find families galore plus sports, shopping, business, and great eats in this city.

Welcome to Suwanee Georgia.  This fast growing city is a perfect town for families, but also home to empty nesters and single professionals.  You’ll find a lovely suburban feel to this city.  Single family homes and town-homes make Suwanee affordable to many people.  Homes sell quickly if priced right in this city.  Act quickly if you find the right one!

Here are some additional links on what you’ll find in Suwanee GA!

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Sandy Springs has it all!

Looking for a spot with restaurants, shopping, & business? Look no farther than Sandy Springs!

Sandy Springs is a mix of older homes, newer construction, town-homes,  & apartments.  You will have people from all walks of life in this busy city.  Close to just about everything in Atlanta, Sandy Springs is a great place to live if you are an active person.  You are close to the Chattahoochee River, all interstates, sporting events, shopping, restaurants, and more!  Prices are not inexpensive here.  Being so convenient continues to help home values increase.  It’s a great investment because of it’s desirable location.  Let’s go check it out!

 

Here are some additional links to help you familiarize yourself with Sandy Springs:

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Peachtree Corners is a great city to call home!

This newly formed city is family friendly and close to everything in Atlanta!

This close knit community officially became a city in 2012.  It’s a booming, energetic city filled with a family friendly atmosphere.  You’ll find shops, restaurants, business, and much more in this fast growing town that banks the Chattahoochee River.

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The city officials have big plans for even more.  Construction will begin soon on a new amphitheater and community park.  It is located just off Peachtree Parkway and across from the very popular shopping center called The Forum.  

Here are links to sites with more info on Peachtree Corners, GA

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Why not call Lake Lanier your home!

Live on Lake Lanier in the northeast part of Atlanta, and you're on vacation every day!

Love the water?  Love family time?  Love the outdoors and water sports?  Lake Lanier could be the location for you.  Located between 40-70 miles from downtown Atlanta (it’s a big lake), you’ll find small cottages and multi-million dollar mansions on this giant lake!

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Here are links to more info on this awesome lifestyle and lake!

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