Real Estate Market Report – July 2015

Market Report

Highlands, Cashiers, Glenville Real Estate Market Home Sales Rise While Land Stays Flat Although the number of home units sold in July was slightly lower than Junes report, July did see an increase in comparison with July of 2014.  This is good news in that the overall market does show promise.  While sales may not… Continue reading Real Estate Market Report – July 2015

Buying a Home With Asbestos Siding

Asbestos – The Forbidden Word Asbestos has been around since the beginning of time. While it had been previously used in many products, it was found that some of these would release asbestos particles into the air. This created health hazards such as cancer to lung tissues and mesothelioma. As a result, fear is invoked… Continue reading Buying a Home With Asbestos Siding

“Kick the Tires” – Why Do I Need a Real Estate Agent?

Why “Kick the Tires”? In the early days, one would “kick the tires” because older tires may have had imperfections and were manufactured in many different ways.  “Kicking the tires” could reveal a defect, alerting the potential buyer of flaws. Today, “kicking the tires” is not enough to make an informed decision. The same is… Continue reading “Kick the Tires” – Why Do I Need a Real Estate Agent?