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07/16/2026

Zero payment bridge loan with great qualification parameters!

03/03/2026

Home insurance costs have gone up – but the good news is the rise isn't projected to be as steep this year. And your premiums are going to vary based on where you live.

If you're buying a home and want to manage how much you spend, there are ways to keep your premiums in check. You just have to plan ahead and ask the right questions.

If you want tips on what you can do, DM me or drop a comment below.

03/02/2026

Buying your first home can feel like a tough matchup today – which is why so many first-time buyers stay on the sidelines, waiting for an assist from the market.

But the buyers who actually win don’t wait for the market to help them out. They take the ball and run. And here are some ways you can do that.

With the right prep, maybe you’re not watching the big game at someone else’s house next year. You’re watching it from your own living room.

If buying before next season is on your radar, let’s build a game plan that’ll make it happen.

02/27/2026

Buying a home is getting more affordable, and this graph helps explain why.

It shows how much of a household’s income typically goes toward buying a home. As a general rule, spending 30% or less of your income on housing is considered affordable.

For the last couple of years, the math was still well above that threshold. But lately, things have been getting better thanks to a mix of lower mortgage rates, slower home price growth, and rising wages.

While affordability isn't going to snap back overnight, the trend is finally moving in the right direction.

If you want to talk through what this means for your buying power, send me a message and let’s break it down.

02/23/2026

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There’s one number that decides how your sale goes before buyers ever step inside your home – and that’s your asking price.

Set it too high, and your house sits while buyers scroll past it.
But set it too low and you’ll leave real money on the table.

Here’s the problem. A lot of homeowners are basing their number on an online home value tool. And that’s where things can go sideways.

DM me and I’ll help you get the number that’s actually working in our market right now.

02/18/2026

Do you know why home sales fell in January?

02/16/2026

Affordability is improving.

02/16/2026

Reasons to fall in love with home ownership

01/19/2026

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Sun-kissed 1 bedroom condo with lush serene views! Welcome to your perfect Midtown/Morningside retreat. This spacious home features an open living concept, seamlessly connecting the kitchen, dining, family room - ideal for entertaining or cozy nights in. The French doors invite you outside to relax....

07/15/2025

Should You Sell Your Home As-Is or Make Repairs? written by Richard Reid, published on July 1st, 2025 https://decaturgarealestate.com/2025/07/01/should-you-sell-your-home-as-is-or-make-repairs/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Decatur+GA+Real+Estate+RSS