How Interest Rates Impact Your Home Purchase

When most people start shopping for a home, they focus on the purchase price. While the price of the home is important, one of the biggest factors affecting affordability is actually the mortgage interest rate. Even a small change in interest rates can have a significant impact on your monthly payme

The Septic Tank Hidden Under the Driveway: A Real Estate Deal That Fell Apart

One of the most important lessons I try to teach homebuyers is that some of the biggest problems with a property aren't always visible during a showing. Sometimes they're buried underground. Recently, one of my buyers went under contract on a home in the Athens area. Overall, the property appeared t

Why Pricing Your Home Right Matters More Than Ever in Today's Market

There was a time when almost any reasonably maintained home could hit the market and attract multiple offers within days. Sellers often had the luxury of testing higher prices and waiting to see what happened. Today's market is different. While well-priced homes are still selling, buyers have become

Weekend Picks: PrideFest, Parade & Roller Derby Fun in Athens

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Athens is celebrating Pride with a couple of can't-miss events that bring the community together for a weekend full of inclusivity, entertainment, and fun. Athens PrideFest & Parade Athens PrideFest is one of the biggest celebrations of the year, bringin