What I’m Seeing in the Athens, GA Real Estate Market Right Now

If you’ve been wondering what’s actually happening in the Athens, Georgia real estate market right now, the answer is a little more complicated than “it’s a buyer’s market” or “it’s a seller’s market.” After more than 20 years selling real estate in Athens and Northeast Georgia, one thing I’ve learn

Interest Rates Aren’t the Whole Story: Should You Buy a Home Right Now?

If you’ve thought about buying a home lately, there’s a good chance one number keeps dominating the conversation: the mortgage interest rate. Buyers watch rates. Headlines talk about rates. Friends and family have opinions about rates. And it can start to feel like you’re supposed to wait for one ma

Things I Notice Immediately When I Walk Into a House After 22 Years as a Realtor

After 22+ years in real estate, it’s almost impossible for me to walk into a house and just look at the house. While a buyer may immediately notice the kitchen, the flooring, or whether their furniture will fit, my brain is already taking in dozens of little details. Some are potential problems. Som

Georgia Transfer-on-Death Deeds: What Homeowners Need to Know About HB 413

Estate planning isn't always something homeowners want to think about, but if you own real estate in Georgia, it's important to have a plan for what happens to that property after your death. One option Georgia homeowners now have is a Transfer-on-Death Deed, commonly called a TOD deed. Georgia firs