General Real Estate Facts
Homeownership is one of the most important steps you’ll ever take. It often involves buying, selling, moving and financing. To make the best decision possible, you need to know the facts and work with a qualified Atlanta real estate agent.
Your Metro Brokers/GMAC Real Estate sales professional has effective and proven processes in place to help you find a home for sale in Atlanta or find an agent to help you sell your current residence. This process will help bring the right buyers to your door — ultimately closing the deal.
In addition, every step of your real estate process can be handled through the one stop shop opportunity Metro Brokers/GMAC Real Estate offers. We have our own in house mortgage, insurance, and closing divisions to meet your every need. We even have a top rated relocation division as well.
As a current or potential Atlanta area homeowner, knowledge of each step of the home buying process is very important and could mean the difference between selling your home today or months down the road. Here are some crucial facts known about metro Atlanta real estate in today’s market:
FACT #1 Older homes appeal to many buyers, but newer homes may offer more for the money.
Newer homes are generally more energy efficient, easier to maintain and include better plumbing, wiring and mechanical systems. Many features and accessories that are available today aren’t found in older homes, and could be costly to install. To find a new home in the metro Atlanta area, use our new home community search feature
FACT #2 Young people are not priced out of the housing market.
Younger persons make up the vast majority of home buyers. The National Association of Realtors found the average age of first-time buyers to be 31 years.
FACT #3 Money isn’t the only thing to consider when buying a home.
A house is more than just a roof over your head. It creates a sense of stability and identity for you and your family. It offers privacy, independence and self sufficiency. These are needs that money alone cannot satisfy. To get help with your financial decisions regarding Atlanta real estate, visit Metro Brokers Financial.
FACT #4 Homeownership can be a good investment opportunity.
Homeownership offers a combination of advantages not found in other investments: leverage, appreciation in value, financial security and the ability to use the investment (live in the home) while it’s working for you.
FACT #5 Renting does not protect you against rising occupancy prices.
Rental units are just as susceptible as houses to rising taxes and insurance, utility and maintenance costs — and the landlord will pass the costs on to the tenant.
FACT #6 Homeownership enhances your overall financial credibility.
As a homeowner, you prove yourself in a number of ways: you’re viewed as prudent, credit-worthy and self sufficient when you take on the responsibility of ownership.
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