Is Renting Really Better Than Owning a Home? We Think Not! Owning versus renting is an age-old debate. It’s no secret that housing costs have increased in recent years. This has caused many people to rethink the idea of buying a home and instead, opt for renting. But is renting really better than owning a […]
A duplex is a two-family structure. There is some misconception that a duplex is just for investors, but this is simply not true. With the rising rates, some smart home buyers are looking at a duplex as their housing option. This does not require any special financing. HUD allows for two-family homes with FHA financing. […]
Designed to house multiple generations in one property, multigenerational homes are making a comeback. With the prices of homes on the rise and a sneaking sense of a recession in the air, many families are considering living together. This can work for some but might be tricky. Here are some multigenerational home scenarios: A recent […]
Single women buying homes is more common than you might think. In a more traditional setting, a woman would live with her parents until she got married. Women were conditioned to wait to purchase a home until they made that commitment with their husbands. Comments like, “Oh you don’t want to ruin that experience. You […]
Understanding a purchase offer can be tricky. When reading an offer, keep in mind that you are out to get the best price AND the best terms for you. If you focus solely on the price, you may overlook terms that could be favorable to you as a seller. In Atlanta especially, you may have several […]