Team Askue

04/26/2024

Rome wasn't built in a day, nor will your dream home! 🏡💫 Patience and perseverance pave the path to homeownership. Let's work together to build the foundation for your future. Reach out today to start the journey!

Contact us at 678-373-6437 to get started!

04/15/2024

Ready to make an offer on your dream home? 🏡✨ Stay ahead by being flexible with your offer, doing your homework on the market, and getting preapproved. With one of us as your expert agent, we'll make a logical, compelling offer that stands out. Let's navigate this journey together and turn your dream into an address!

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04/12/2024

Ready to pounce into the world of homeownership? Let's make your dream den a reality – from cozy catnaps by the window to hosting friends for purr-fect gatherings.

Contact us at 678-373-6437 to start your househunting journey.

04/11/2024

🎉Let's celebrate our CEO...today is Richard's Birthday!! 🎈🎁💃🏾🥳

03/07/2024

🎉Whoot, Whoot....It's Linda's Birthday!! Let's Celebrate !! 🎂🎁🎈💃🏼🥳

03/27/2023

Richard & Linda are so proud of our Team! You all Rock!

08/11/2021

Are Houses Less Affordable Than They Were in Past Decades?

There are many headlines about how housing affordability is declining. The headlines are correct: it’s less affordable to purchase a home today than it was a year ago. However, it’s important to give this trend context. Is it less expensive to buy a house today than it was in 2005? What about 1995? What happens if we go all the way back to 1985? Or even 1975?

Obviously, the price of a home has appreciated dramatically over the last 45 years. So have the prices of milk, bread, and just about every other consumable. Prices rise over time – we know it as inflation.

However, when we look at housing, price is just one component that makes up the monthly cost of the home. Another key factor is the mortgage rate at the time of purchase.

When adjusted for inflation, there were only two times in the last 45 years that it was less expensive to own...

There are many headlines about how housing affordability is declining. The headlines are correct: it’s less affordable to purchase a home today than it was a year ago. However, it’s important to give this trend context. Is it less expensive to buy a house today than it was in 2005? What about 19...

08/09/2021

The Community and Economic Impacts of a Home Sale

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, chances are you’re focusing on the many extraordinary ways it’ll change your life. What you may not realize is that decision impacts people’s lives far beyond your own. Home purchases and sales are significant drivers of economic activity. They have a major impact on your community and the entire U.S. economy via the multiple industries and professionals that take part in the process.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a report each year that highlights just how much economic activity a home sale generates. An existing home sale contributes $45,600 to the economy. For a newly built home, that number’s $93,800. As you can see, a single home sale can have a massive effect on the overall economy. Ali Wolf, Chief Economist for Zonda, talks about this in a recent article. “The...

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, chances are you’re focusing on the many extraordinary ways it’ll change your life. What you may not realize is that decision impacts people’s lives far beyond your own. Home purchases and sales are significant drivers of economic activity. The...

08/08/2021

With Rents on the Rise – Is Now the Time To Buy?

According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The report found rents rose by 8.1% from the same time last year. If you’re a renter concerned about rising prices, now may be the time to consider purchasing a home.

When you weigh your options of whether to buy a home or continue renting, how much you’ll pay each month is likely top of mind. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), monthly mortgage payments are rising, but they’re still significantly lower than the typical rental payment. NAR indicates the latest data on homes closed shows the median monthly mortgage payment is $1,204.

By contrast, the median national rent is $1,575 according to the most current data provided by realtor.com. In other words, buyers who recently purchased...

According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The report found rents rose by 8.1% from the same time last year. As it notes:

08/07/2021

Surprising Shift Favors Homeowners: Buyers Now Prefer Existing Homes

In April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) posted an article which reported, “60% of people who were looking to buy a home in 2020 said they'd prefer new construction to an existing home.” However, it seems buyers are now shifting their preference back to existing homes.

The latest Consumer Confidence Survey reveals the percentage of Americans planning to buy a home in the next six months is virtually the same as it was back in March. However, the percentage that plan to buy a newly constructed home is lower for that same period. NAHB confirms that existing homes are now the top preference among today’s buyers.

Why the shift? There are several reasons why buyer preference is shifting. Here are two that impact purchasers looking to move-in now:

>>The process may move faster. Builders may not be able to guarantee...

In April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) posted an article, Home Buyers’ Preferences Shift Towards New Construction, which reported: