4171 Jody Ct, Marietta GA 30066 Looking for a home in Marietta GA? Welcome home to 4171 Jody Ct. Amazing mountain retreat in the heart of East Cobb.. Come take a look at this beautiful, completely renovated home in award … Continue reading
Ana Hodge 770.298.2226 View My Website View My Facebook Featured Video for Cobb, GA It’s Great Time To Buy! Here is your market video with the most recent activity for Cobb, GA! Please click the link above to view and … Continue reading
Much needed rain in years past has come to delay many of the 4th of July celebrations around Atlanta Metro. Before you leave the house looking for some of the usual activities make sure you check the web.
New Custom built home in desirable East Cobb. This elegant,spacious and beautiful 6/6.5 home is offered at $744,900.
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Marietta Art Walk
Spring is finally here, or at least that’s what the calendar claims! Even though I look out the window and all I see is rain I am hopeful that mother nature will soon decide its time for me to wear my new spring dress! So for all of you sick of the cold and being stuck inside your home here are a few ideas of some things to do in Marietta in the upcoming weeks.
April 5, 2013
First Friday Art Walk
Where All The Arts Come Alive
Historic Marietta Square
Fri 5pm – 9pm
Art Walk is a free self-guided tour of the Marietta Square’s eclectic art scene. Galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants and boutiques host artists within their businesses from 5pm to 9pm on the first Friday of every month, rain or shine. Look for an official Art Walk banner in the window to identify the participating venues.
For more information visit www.artwalkmarietta.com
Foreclosures Explained by Ana Hodge, your Marietta GA Real Estate Consultant with Atlanta Communities. Serving home buyers and home sellers in Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Dallas, Smyrna and Powder Springs There are a lot of alarming statistics out there about foreclosures. … Continue reading
I came across this article and thought that many of us could benefit from it. While making improvements and keeping our house in good condition is vital when resale time comes around, the truth is that many buyers wont even consider buying your house if your neighborhood is not well kept. So take the time to drive around your neighborhood and stay current with your HOA plans. Trust me, it is in your best interest.
Bad Neighbors Can Decrease Property Values
Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, January 31, 2013
A bad neighbor can bring down the value of a home, possibly by even up to 10 percent, according to the Appraisal Institute.
“I’ve seen many situations where external factors, such as living near a bad neighbor, can lower home values by more than 5 to 10 percent,” says Richard L. Borges II, president of the Appraisal Institute. “Home owners should be aware of what is going on in their neighborhood and how others’ bad behaviors could affect their home’s value.”
What qualifies as a bad neighbor — or “external obsolescence” in appraisal speak? Home owners with “annoying pets, unkempt yards, unpleasant odors, loud music, dangerous trees and limbs, or poorly maintained exteriors,” according to the Appraisal Institute.
The organization recommends home owners take action. For example, banding together with other neighbors to approach the “bad neighbor” together and check if the home is violating any municipality codes or subdivision restrictions that you can report. In some cases it may be worth hiring an attorney. “If all else fails, the cost of an attorney likely will be less than the home’s potential loss in value,” according to the Appraisal Institute.
Source: The Appraisal Institute
As Rates Rise, Mortgage Applications Drop.
Interest rates continue to increase but to be able to purchase a home and lock an interest rate of 3.75 for 30 years its still a gain for any person that is looking to buy.
Looking to buy a home, sell a house or invest in real estate in Marietta? Contact me. It will be my honor to help!
5 Reasons You Should List Your House TODAY! taken from the The KCM Blog.
Ana Hodge -www.buyahomeatl.com
People are usually asking about the market and the overall idea, and the reality until recent months is that the buyers have had the upper hand, and many people was able to acquire really good properties for almost nothing. Well, things are changing. The effect of low interest rates keeps bringing more and more buyers into the market, and now the challenge for those wanting to buy before interest rates climb is that inventory of homes for sale is low. reality is right now in Marietta, GA we are in a sellers market and this are 5 reasons why this is a great time to get off the fence and list your home.
1.) Demand Is High
Homes are selling at a pace not seen since 2007. The most recent Existing Home Sales Report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) showed that annual sales in 2012 increased 9.2% over 2011. There are buyers out there right now and they are serious about purchasing.
2.) Supply Is Low
The monthly supply of houses for sale is at its lowest point (4.4 months) since May of 2005. The current month’s supply is down 21.6% from the same time last year. Historically, inventory increases dramatically in the spring. Selling now when demand is high and supply is low may garner you your best price.
3.) New Construction Is Coming Back
Over the last several years, most homeowners selling their home did not have to compete with a new construction project around the block. As the market is recovering, more and more builders are jumping back in. These ‘shiny’ new homes will again become competition as they are an attractive alternative to many purchasers.
4.) Interest Rates Are Projected to Inch Up
The Mortgage Bankers’ Association has projected mortgage interest rates will inch up approximately one full point in 2013. Whether you are moving up or moving down, your housing expense will be more a year from now if a mortgage is necessary to purchase your next home.
5.) Timelines Will Be Shorter
The dramatic increase in transactions caused many challenges to the process of buying or selling a home in 2012. We waited for inspections, dealt with last minute appraisals and prayed that the bank didn’t ask for ‘just one more piece of paper’ before issuing a commitment on the mortgage. There are fewer transactions this time of year. That means that timetables on each component of the home buying process will be friendlier for those involved in transactions over the next 90 days.
Buying,selling or investing in real estate in Marietta or Cobb County? I would welcome the opportunity to help you have a successful and financially rewarding transaction.
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