By Patricia-Anne Tom If you’re a potential buyer in the real estate market, you may wonder, “Should I buy a condo?” Condominiums are generally less costly to purchase than houses or townhouses, and they can offer conveniences you might not otherwise be able to afford. In fact, some buyers who are priced out of single-family homes…
By Stephanie Booth Ten years. That’s the average amount of time a homeowner stays in a house before a sale, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Think that sounds shockingly short? Or way too long? The fact is, people’s reasons for selling their homes are different, as are their time frames. Still, there are…
By ACRE Research Sales: According to the Lake Martin Association of Realtors, waterfront area residential sales totaled 35 units during June, down 22.2 percent from 45 sales in the same month a year earlier. However, June sales were up 9.4 percent compared to 32 sales in May. Results were 14.6 percent below the five-year June average of 41…
By Wendy Helfenbaum When you decide to sell a house that desperately needs updating, you basically have two choices: Sell it as is—in its current condition without improvements—or make upgrades in the hope of reaping bigger bucks down the line. While renovating your property will inevitably sell your home faster and for more money, listing…
THE AMP ON LAKE MARTINCONCERT AND FIREWORKS SHOW 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS LAKE MARTIN The Southeast’s LARGEST 4th of July Fireworks show will once again fire from The AMP on Lake Martin at 9 pm! Come claim your spot on the Grassy Lawn before 6:30, that’s when The Bank Walkers will take the stage with some…