Q: What Are Some Worthwhile Summer Projects?

Here are some summer projects every homeowner will be glad they tackled.

Though we’re more than halfway through the year, we still have plenty of summer sun left to enjoy. The weather isn’t always on our side here in Tennessee, so I like to take advantage of this season by tackling some easy home maintenance projects. Here’s what I recommend for all homeowners:
  1. Vacuum your vents. You might not like the sound of this, but it’s so important to keep vents like the one in your bathroom ceiling clean and functional. If the fans in there sound excessively loud, it’s likely because the vent is clogged up. 
  2. Have your air conditioning inspected. Don’t wait until the late summer sun and relentless humidity force your unit to give out. You’ll never regret scheduling an appointment with a professional to service it and get it running optimally for the rest of the season.  
  3. Inspect your roof. Whether it’s you climbing up there (please be careful) or a professional roofer, why not use this time to check out the health of your roof? You could even have someone fly a drone over your house for a hassle-free peek at its condition.  
  4. Revive your deck and patio. Bust out the pressure washer, remove leftover debris from winter or spring, stain it, and rearrange/clean your outdoor furniture. Now’s your chance to take advantage of one of your home’s best features by relaxing under blue skies.  
  5. Clean out your gutters. Failing to address any problems with how water flows through your gutters can lead to foundational issues in your home. Water that’s not properly draining through the downspouts can spell trouble for the fascia, soffits, and all of the siding on your home. While not the most exciting project to undertake, regular gutter maintenance will go a long way if you ever decide to sell your home.

These projects were just a starting point; we have a list of way more than five, and I’d be glad to send those over if you reach out to me via email. As always, give me a call if you have questions on this or any other real estate-related topics. I look forward to hearing from you, but until then, good luck with all your summer projects!
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Q: Are Homes Still Flying Off the Market This Summer?

Despite the pandemic, homes are still flying off the market.

You may have heard doom and gloom about our real estate market lately, but the reality is, homes are still selling like hotcakes.  

Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, over the past three months, pending sales have increased 6% compared to last year, and last year’s market was busy enough. The biggest issue is the number of homes for sale. Typically, we have anywhere from 5,000 to 6,000 available listings at any given time, but right now there are only 1,500 homes for sale. That’s a 20% drop year over year, and one of the lowest inventory levels I’ve ever seen. Homes are also averaging between 30 and 40 days on the market. 


There’s never been a better time to get top dollar for your home.


What’s especially interesting, though—if you’re thinking about selling—is that the median sales price has skyrocketed. In May 2018, the median sale price was $185,000. In May of this year, it was $221,000—a $40,000 increase in just two years! There’s never been a better time to get top dollar for your home.

If you’d like to know what’s happening in your local area before listing, we’d be happy to come out to your home and tell you exactly what it could sell for. Just send me an email or call my team directly.

As always, if you have questions about this or any real estate topic or are thinking of buying or selling a home soon, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’m happy to help.
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Q: What Are the 6 Things Every Homebuyer Should Consider?

These are the six tips every homebuyer should keep in mind.

Here are the six things that every homebuyer needs to consider during their search:

1. Location, location, location. It’s no joke. Where you buy your home is as important as anything. Make sure the location is good before you make an offer.

2. Don’t buy your forever home first. Try out a starter home, find out what you like and don’t like, then use the equity you build up in that home to buy your dream home next.

3. Buy in moderation. Just because you’re approved by a lender for a certain purchase price doesn’t mean that you have to hit that max. There are going to be other costs, like insurance and closing costs, that you’ll need to have some money saved up for. Don’t spend it all just on the house.


Just because you’re approved for a certain purchase price doesn’t mean you have to hit the limit.

4. Don’t wait until spring. If you’re ready to buy this fall or winter, there will be some great bargains out there in the market.

5. Be open to areas outside of town. If you’re willing to live out in the country a bit or over in the North Georgia area, you might be able to get more house for your money.

6. Find out your buying style. If you’re looking for trendy things, what’s going to happen when you’re tired of that trend? Think about a home in terms of if you’ll still be happy with it five years down the road.

If you want more tips about how to buy a home successfully, reach out to one of our great buyer specialists. If you have any other questions for me or my team, don’t hesitate to reach out via phone or email. I look forward to hearing from you.
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