Bumpy Road – No Cause for Panic

Home Sales Worst Since 2015 While this statement is true, it’s no cause for alarm. Overall market trends and signs for the Highlands/Cashiers Real Estate Market have many positive indicators. Many more homes are currently under contract and inventory is reducing. Let’s take a closer look at the market before we make any drastic decisions.

Highlands Cashiers Real Estate Holds Promise for 2017

Area Home Sales

Best Real Estate Season in Years! Highlands and Cashiers have seen great sales in real estate for 2017! In fact, it appears to be the strongest since the market fell off in 2006 & 2007. What many people don’t realize is that its lowest was 2012 (Case-Shiller Home Price Index). But before you get too… Continue reading Highlands Cashiers Real Estate Holds Promise for 2017

Mold and Musty Odors and Selling Your Home

CLICK HERE for mold companies in Highlands/Cashiers area. A Smelly House – Mold/Mildew Ever walk into a home and had that strange odor hit you? I’m not talking about the garbage that wasn’t removed nor the old fish that was prepared the night before. I’m talking about that musty odor. For those of us with… Continue reading Mold and Musty Odors and Selling Your Home

Home Value

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How Much is My Home Worth? To determine the value of your home you should contact a real estate agent. However,  it’s not “Rocket Science”.  Still, you need to know the determining factors for a  Current Market Analysis. The key word here being “Current”. How to Determine Current Market Value The “Sales Comparison Approach” is… Continue reading Home Value

“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?

Do I Need a Real Estate Agent to Sell My Home?

DO I NEED A REAL ESTATE AGENT TO SELL MY HOME? The short answer is NO! You do not have to have a real estate agent to sell your home. You can go through the process without any representation. However, this could be likened to going to court without a lawyer. So before you decide… Continue reading Do I Need a Real Estate Agent to Sell My Home?