Margot Wright- Allen Tate Realtors

02/23/2021

Considering new construction for your next home ? Here are a few things you can expect to see.

Thinking about buying new construction soon or just curious about the latest trends in home design and layout? Here’s what you can expect to see when you tour new construction this year.  Light wood floors While wood floors will certainly never go out of style, a new breed of wood floors is slowl...

02/15/2021

Before beginning your house search there are questions you may have. Hopefully these Q&As will help to answer some of those.

Navigating the process of buying your first home can be cumbersome-- from figuring out the financing to finding the right one, it can be challenging. Fortunately for you, that’s where we come in. Here’s the answers to all of your burning home buying questions.  What should I do first? Browsing ...

02/10/2021

Before buying your first home, there are a few expenses you should anticipate

The months and years after you purchase your first home are often filled with little life lessons you pick up as you go. Before long, you’ll have some stories to tell and wisdom to pass on, but until you reach the point of seasoned homeowner, you’ll have to rely on borrowed wisdom from experienc...

02/05/2021

Many people are under the false assumption that they need 20% down payment to purchase a home. That is INCORRECT! Know your options so you can plan ahead for your home purchase.

Thinking about buying a home in the near future but intimidated by the down payment factor? Don't be! Most would-be buyers put off purchasing a home for too long because they often have misconceptions about how much they'll actually need to be able to purchase a house. Separate fact from fiction and...

02/02/2021

Are you thinking of renovating your kitchen in 2021? Here are several home improvement ideas that will increase the value of your home without breaking the bank.

Thinking about renovating areas of your home soon? Don’t waste your time with projects that won’t yield ROI when it comes time to sell— here are the best and worst home improvement projects in terms of return on your investment. The best home improvement projects Each year, Remodeling Magazine...

08/21/2020

Before you jump into the process of buying a home, it's best to figure out how much house you can afford. We've broken down the process step-by-step for you here.

06/16/2020

From cleaning out the garage to checking your smoke detectors, there’s plenty to do to keep your home in tip-top shape this summer.

With the official start of summer just around the corner, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and tackle that summer to do list. From cleaning out the garage to checking your smoke detectors, there’s plenty to do to keep your home in tip top shape. Task #1: Tune up your A/C Make sure your …

05/30/2020

A 20% down payment is often thought of as the gold standard when it comes to putting money down towards the purchase of a home. Many first-time home buyers are quickly discouraged when they realize that purchasing a home requires a fifth of the home’s total purchase price up front. But what they d...

05/21/2020

Depending on if you’re in the market to buy or sell, you’re likely wondering how the Coronavirus will impact home values over the course of the next several months. Will sellers be forced to sell their home at a discount? Will buyers be delighted by multiple price reductions? To set the record s...

05/14/2020

Adding unique details to your home like trim work, new hardware and lighting can easily turn your cookie-cutter house into something truly custom. If you’re itching to turn your home into a show-stopper, choose any of these amazing DIY projects to transform your space. Update skinny porch posts A ...

05/10/2020

Much like buying your first home, selling your first home can be tricky if you don’t know what to expect. So rather than navigate the unknown on your own, let us be your guide! Here’s 5 tips to help lead you through this new endeavor. Find the right listing agent Your first step is to …

05/05/2020

As you take time to declutter your closets and pantries, don’t forget about home maintenance tasks that need to be taken care of each spring. Rather than wait for something on your home to break, crack or stop working completely, take the time each year to perform an annual tune up on your home’...