Courtney Powell Realtor, Keller Williams Metro Atlanta Realty

05/21/2021

05/13/2021

I sure feel for my first time homebuyers. According to the National Association of Realtors many folks are being priced out entirely due to skyrocketing costs and record low inventory.

The beginning of 2021 has seen home prices continue to climb to new record-breaking heights, with prices rising in almost every major metro area.

05/05/2021

Curious about what may happen to interest rates in the near future? Here is what some of the industry experts are predicting.

So far this year, mortgage rates continue to hover around 3%, encouraging many hopeful homebuyers to enter the housing market.

04/23/2021

Some Highlights In a recent article, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), discussed the state of today’s housing market. When addressing whether or not today’s high buyer competition and rising home prices are evidence of a housing bubble, Yun said that t...

04/20/2021

In today's extreme Seller's market, a seller may have an inflated sense of what his/her home is worth. Here are four things to consider when determining list price:
1) Don't go high out of the gate
2) Don't assume upgrades will get you a higher price
3) Don't set a dollar amount you need to make
4) Don't let emotions get the best of you :)

Are you asking yourself, what is the value of my home? When pricing your home to sell fast, let your agent guide you in this business decision.

04/14/2021

Thinking of making some improvements to the interior of your home? Here are 7 upgrades that will boost your resale value:

1) Complete Kitchen Renovation
2) HVAC Replacement
3) New Main Suite
4) Bathroom Renovation
5) Basement Conversion to Living Area
6) Flooring Renovations*
7) Attic Conversion to Living Space

*Fun fact, new wood flooring has a recovered project cost of 106%!

Home interior upgrades can make a big difference in how much a listing goes for. Here are the top 7 to discuss with your sellers!

04/01/2021

In today's red hot real estate market, here are some great myths to bust!

Some Highlights There are a lot of misconceptions about buying or selling a home today, making it challenging to know exactly how to navigate the current real estate landscape. Here’s a little clarity when it comes to 5 common myths about the 2021 housing market. With these busted myths in hand, b...

03/30/2021

I'm always happy to provide a current home value estimate!