Matt Leigh - Realtor

01/14/2025

PRICE DROP! Buy your slice of Marietta Real Estate today!!

10/12/2024

PRICE DROP! Don't miss out on a great piece of Marietta Real Estate. Beautiful townhome minutes from Marietta Square, Kennestone Hospital, I-75, I-575, Town Center, and so much more. Schedule a tour today!

09/19/2024

PRICE DROP ALERT!
We just had a price drop on this beautiful bungalow in Decatur, now $298,000. Renovated in 2020, it has hardwoods throughout, stainless steel appliances, and an open concept dining/living/kitchen. Now that rates are going down jump on this home today!
Have your Realtor set up a showing for you! If you need a Realtor shoot me a message, I would love to be of service.

08/29/2024

New house tour in our series "Can I Buy It?"
Check it out!

Check out Matt Leigh’s video.

08/12/2024

Nobody can time the market, even those who have that as their job. So why try? If you’re ready to buy, then it’s time to buy. With rate drops around the corner start shopping before the market floods with those trying to time it. Starting your search now with the higher supply and lower number of buyers will give you more choices. It will give you a better chance at getting you in the home that you truly want to be in. Shoot me a message and let’s get started today!

08/02/2024

New Listing in Marietta!
Come check out this 2 bed 2.5 bath townhome in the Barrington Hills neighborhood off of Bells ferry.
Brand new siding and exterior paint. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

https://www.zillow.com/homes/1855-Barrington-Overlook-Marietta,-GA-30066_rb/2076157470_zpid/

07/30/2024

Truth is, we don't know when the rates will come down. What we do know is that housing inventory has been going up since February. With so many people waiting on the sidelines for the BIG RATE DROP, a buyer void has developed. Listings are sitting longer on the market, with fewer showings, fewer offers, more concessions, and more price drops. There’s simply fewer buyers to buy the increasing amount of listings. This is a High School level economic lesson of supply and demand. But why should you get off the sidelines and into the game? Simple, with less competition the easier the game is to win and winning in this scenario is you getting your dream home.
Don’t wait for the competition just for a smaller monthly payment. Buy the house you want today and refinance for the rate you want tomorrow. If you could have both wouldn’t you want to?
Reach out to me at 470-219-9746 to start your search and get ahead of the game.
Expedite the process by contacting Andrew Lee Meister with Umortgage to get a pre-approval letter!

Home-buying can be stressful. We want to make it fun!

07/27/2024

Ever wondered what the best things to do before you list your home were?

-Those old brass fixtures may have been cute in the 90’s but now they tend to be a bit of an eye sore. Changing those out aren’t that hard but can bring your home into the 21st century. While doing this, consider installing plumbing fixtures with upgraded technology, like hands free activation.

-Light bulbs are easy to change, so why not put the home you love in a better light?

-Colors affect the mind in a powerful way. They can illicit emotion and response for the better or the worse. Choosing a color that is going to make someone feel at rest and at home will help your home sell faster and for more.

-While upgrading your cabinets is more involved, it can make all the difference in a sale. The average American spends 400 hours a year in the kitchen and a potential buyer will subconsciously know that. Make your kitchen a space that a buyer will daydream about showing off to their friends and family.

-Appliances are expensive and nobody wants to replace them, especially right after buying a new home. Providing a kitchen with appliances to be enjoyed for years to come will give your buyer peace of mind about such a large purchase.

-Everybody wants to feel like a celebrity. Turn your bathroom into a place where they can feel like they’re living in luxury. Make it easier for them to daydream about being in front of 40,000 people while they sing into their shampoo bottle.

07/19/2024

Have you heard about the NAR Settlement? In the housing world it was pretty big news when it happened. A group of home seller's from Missouri filed a class-action lawsuit against the NAR in 2019. The lawsuit had to do with commission rates paid out to Realtors, specifically on the buyers side. They claimed that Realtors were getting paid too much and that the NAR handbook and code of ethics allowed for inflated commission rates.
All of that being said, here are the changes that will be going into effect on August 17th as a result of the settlement.
-Buyers will be required to have exclusive agency agreements between themselves and their Realtors.
-Buyer agent commission rates will not longer be shared on the MLS.
-Commission splits will now be negotiated privately between parties.

07/16/2024

Ever wondered what all goes into the value of a home?
This is not a comprehensive list, but a brief overview of things to consider.
First off, find out your monthly budget by speaking with a mortgage expert like Andrew Meister - Loan Officer. Then from there you decide with your Realtor what type of house you can afford.
Keep in mind that not everyone has the same preferences, so you might be okay with putting in a little elbow grease for more square footage or more rooms. Alternatively, you might have a higher value for the level of finishes in the home, which may lead you to say goodbye to some of the square footage. Either way, with a little flexibility and some industry experts in your corner, you can find yourself in a home that can be yours for years to come.

07/02/2024

PRICE DROP ALERT!
We just had a price drop on this beautiful bungalow in South Decatur, now $309,900. Renovated in 2020, it has hardwoods throughout, stainless steel appliances, and an open concept dining/living/kitchen. It has been maintained in such a way you might think it was used for a film shoot instead of a home. Lastly, it has a large fenced-in backyard, big enough for dogs, kids, cookouts, or whatever your imagination dreams up.
Have your Realtor set up a showing for you today! If you need a Realtor shoot me a message, I would love to be of service.