D. J. Stavropoulos Homes

09/03/2026

Keeping Current Matters Fall 2026 guides are here. Feel free to follow the link and download a copy.

1) Things to Consider When Buying a Home
https://bit.ly/ThingsToConsiderWhenBuyingAHomeDJS

2) Things to Consider When Selling Your House
https://bit.ly/ThingsToConsiderWhenSellingYourHouseDJS

and

3) A Guide to Buying Your First Home
https://bit.ly/AGuideToBuyingYourFirstHomeDJS

D. J. Stavropoulos Homes
c: 678.871.7983
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
o: 404.564.5560
https://linktr.ee/djstavropoulos.homes

09/03/2026

Everyone's been watching mortgage rates. But there's another trend buyers shouldn't overlook...

Every fall, the housing market tends to shift.

More homes hit the market. Asking prices often soften. And sellers are usually more willing to negotiate.

Those seasonal changes happen almost every year – and they can make buying a little easier.

Let's talk about whether those same trends are showing up in our local market – and what it means for you.




D. J. Stavropoulos Homes
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
https://linktr.ee/djstavropoulos.homes

09/03/2026

Check out the current edition of the Inspire Network 2026 Q1 Market Report Intown Atlanta Supplement. This is a great resource for understanding what's happening in Atlanta’s Intown market. Look for this quarterly in my posts.
bit.ly/HeartofAtlantaGroupQuarterlyMarketReportIntownSupplement

D. J. Stavropoulos Homes
678.871.7983
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
[email protected]
https://linktr.ee/djstavropoulos.homes

09/03/2026

Check out the the Inspire Network 2026 Q2 Market Report. This is a great resource for understanding what's happening in your part of the Atlanta market. Look for this quarterly in my posts.
bit.ly/HeartofAtlantaGroupQuarterlyMarketReport

D. J. Stavropoulos Homes
678.871.7983
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
[email protected]
https://linktr.ee/djstavropoulos.homes

09/03/2026

D. J. Stavropoulos Homes
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Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move

Of course, every market moves a little differently. But here's what doesn't change: Fall consistently buyers. More homes. Lower asking prices. Motivated sellers.

If you’ve been waiting for your search to feel a little more doable, this season may be worth another look.

Let’s have a quick conversation about what's happening in our market and see whether this fall gives you opportunities you may not have had a few months ago.

You've been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected…

09/03/2026

When you’re preparing for an open house, even the little details can shape how buyers experience your home. 🏡 A few simple fixes can help your space feel more polished, cared for, and ready to make a great first impression. Thinking about selling? Send me a message and let’s get your home ready to shine!

09/02/2026

America's first-time buyer is arriving later—and in far smaller numbers.

The typical first-time homebuyer in America is now 40 years old.

And first-time buyers represented just 21% of primary-residence buyers in the National Association of REALTORS®' latest annual survey.

Both figures are striking, but for different reasons.

Forty tells us how much longer it is taking Americans to become homeowners.

Twenty-one percent tells us how dramatically the composition of the housing market has changed. Before the Great Recession, first-time buyers typically represented about 40% of primary-residence buyers.

Today, that share is nearly half as large.

That's the bigger story: people aren't simply buying their first home later. Fewer first-time buyers are entering the market at all.

Let’s get you there. And get you there sooner.

Forty doesn’t have to be the new 21.

D. J. Stavropoulos Homes
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
https://linktr.ee/djstavropoulos.homes

09/02/2026

The American Dream is arriving later than ever.

The typical first-time homebuyer in America is now 40 years old.
Forty.

Not long ago, that was more likely to be the age of a repeat buyer—someone already building equity and moving up the property ladder. Today, many Americans are still trying to buy their first home.

And first-time buyers now account for just 21% of primary-residence buyers, the lowest share recorded by the National Association of REALTORS®.

So what happened?

For many buyers, the path to homeownership has simply gotten longer. More years renting. More time saving for a down payment. More debt to manage. More waiting for income—and the monthly cost of owning a home—to make sense.

The result is a growing divide between those who are already building wealth through homeownership and those still trying to get through the front door.

Buying your first home has always been a major milestone.

The difference today is how long it takes to get there.

Let’s get you there sooner.

D. J. Stavropoulos Homes
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

09/02/2026

D. J. Stavropoulos Homes
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Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.

New homes may actually cost less than an existing home right now. And that’s opening up a window for you to get brand-new for less.

If you want a list of new home communities near you that are currently offering incentives or doing price cuts, let’s connect. That way you have someone in your corner helping you get the best deal possible.

Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards.

09/02/2026

You probably think as a general rule of thumb, brand new homes costs more than existing homes. But right now, that's backwards. This shows just how much.

A newly built home costs about $40k less than an existing one right now. That's because builders are cutting prices and piling on incentives to keep their inventory moving.

And that opens up a window for you to get brand new everything for less than you may expect.

DM me if you want a list of nearby new home communities offering deals like this right now to see if a new build may be in your budget after all.





D. J. Stavropoulos Homes
Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
https://linktr.ee/djstavropoulos.homes