The realty soothsayers have been quite busy, preparing their predictions for the 2009 housing market. Several groups and experts have released their 2009 predictions. We  Read More →

The other day I talked about refinancing. My friend Sharon Natarus over at Wells Fargo sent me some information I wanted to pass along to you.  Read More →

Crescent Communities, a builder in Charlotte, has released their list of the hottest home-building trends after researching their most-requested items from buyers in their luxury communities. Room to Store “In the old days, closets were scarce. As the years have progressed, homeowners have demanded more storage space. The trend is for bigger, walk-in closets with built-in storage systems and packing islands. The idea is to avoid wasted space and maximize the square footage of the home. Built-in niches and attic storage rooms provide a purpose for otherwise unusable space.” This trend... [more...]

Really sweet. Infact, it’s edible! This time of year, my favorite real estate is composed of gingerbread! Gingerbread houses are amazing these days. Professionals and amateurs alike create masterpieces for contests, and just for fun. Usually, the rule for gingerbread houses is that everything must be edible… Yum! The idea for the Gingerbread House originated in Germany, modeled after the witch’s house in the story Hansel and Gretl. The idea eventually caught on in North America, and now these creations are hugely popular around the Holidays. I found some beautiful dwellings at This Old... [more...]

No easy answer to that question. Mortgage rates are at their lowest rates since the 1960s, and this is causing many homeowners to consider refinancing. Some mortgage companies are quoting rates as low as 4.5% for people with very good credit and a big down-payment. Applications for refinances have tripled since the Federal Reserve announced plans to buy up $600 billion of mortgage debt. This is good news for people wanting to lock in a low rate for a thirty-year fixed rate mortgage. This rate is currently at 5.06 percent (on average). It  Read More →

Last month, we posted that Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes said that  Read More →

hether your buying, selling, or just a decorating enthusiast, you may want to try this new software. HGTV has released Home Design Software, in which you can redesign your rooms by dragging and dropping new elements to create a virtual new look! There are versions for your interior and exterior. The software is available here. (Sorry, it is not currently available for Apple computers.) Once you install the software, all the style of your favorite HGTV shows will be at your fingertips. There are libraries of furniture, kitchen and bath fixtures, and many textures and colors. You can either upload... [more...]

Ten percent. Does that sound like a lot? That is the average amount of money you will lose if you sell your home without an agent. Your agent’s fee will be six percent of the sale of your home. But owners who sell on their own sell their home for 16% less, on average, than sellers who use an agent. Yep, that’s a difference of 10% Owners who work without an agent cannot get the web presence. Here at Amybsells.com, we focus first on web presence and can offer you the best web coverage for your listing. It is the number one best way to sell your home! Also, owners do not know how to appropriately... [more...]

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Everyone wants it: hardwood floors. For decades people covered it up with carpet, but homeowners are once again understanding the value of wood floors. They are beautiful, durable and stylish. There are so many options in hardwood flooring these days and the bottom line? Wood is good! New Wood Installing wood flooring is a great investment! There are hundreds of finishes available these days, and new floors are made to be very durable and easy to install. Many homeowners opt for wood flooring in their hallway, foyer, dining area, living area and/or kitchen. Even new hardwood floors have a timeless... [more...]

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