Melody Hanlon - Realtor

11/21/2023

CONGRATS to my buyer clients who have been searching all over for acreage with a lake! This 120-acre tract happens to have TWO lakes, plus an amazing house with saltwater pool and massive pool pavilion.

https://melodyhanlon.cbintouch.com/listing/mlsid/88/propertyid/10213600/

11/07/2023

JUST CLOSED! OK, it was a while ago! I’m behind!
I had the pleasure of touring 49 😂😂😂 homes with one of my loveliest clients/friends. After she explained how much she hates sheds, we managed to find her a home with the biggest shed you’ve ever seen in your life. Then I talked the seller into demolishing the mega shed. Win!

Thanks to Max Kallos and Weissman PC for making your parts look easy! I mean, you didn’t help with the shed situation, but…

08/30/2023

Showed this lovely property in Greensboro, GA today! 😍

06/01/2023

LISTING ALERT! Great 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home right in the heart of Smyrna. Showings begin tomorrow. This place has lots of renovations, including a gorgeous kitchen with high-end custom cabinets. Both bathrooms are renovated as well, and the whole home has nine-foot ceilings (vaulted in living room). Don't miss it!

Easy Living in the Heart of Smyrna

05/30/2023

Zillow expects metro Atlanta home prices to RISE 5.5% over the next year. There are plenty of buyers still in the market and the inventory remains very low.

Here’s the good news: the insane competition has calmed down. Call me if you’re ready to cash out at your place! I can help you downsize/upsize/relocate…whatever you’ve been hoping to do.

Zillow expects 37 regional housing markets to see at least a 7% home price jump between April 2023 and April 2024.

05/15/2023

TWO YEARS, TEN MONTHS.
That's how long these buyers have been trying for a new home. Finally it's happening for them! Yes, the market is cooling off some. And I have frustrated buyer clients who are ready to take advantage of it. I'm so, so excited for this particular couple!

This great home is right in the heart of Smyrna...close to everything and just down the street from Tolleson Park.

03/28/2023

One of the not-so-bad parts of the job…broker open houses (aka 1pm wine and charcuterie). If you have $1,494,000 burning a hole in your pocket and like this Buckhead condo, give me a call!

02/28/2023

If you think the Atlanta real estate market has slowed, think again! Metro Atlanta is expected to be the strongest market in the nation this year, with prices RISING.

My buyer clients lost yet another bidding war this week: 13 offers, 9 escalation clauses (offer automatically increases to beat another), very minimal due diligence periods, and multiple omitted financing and appraisal contingencies. Yep, it’s still nuts out there.

It’s still a great time to sell! Call me if you want to consider. 🏡 🏡 🏡

01/23/2023

Don’t expect the Atlanta housing market to crash anytime soon. NAR expects the metro area market to be the strongest in 2023.

Why is it so strong? Atlanta has greater housing affordability than comparable cities, its population is growing more rapidly, and 20% of renters here can afford to buy a median-priced home (higher than the national average). Atlanta also boasts a robust and growing job market, where many major technology companies, such as Apple, Microsoft and Visa, are relocating from the West Coast.

All eyes are on the South, where home affordability, job and population growth and inventory levels are strongest heading into the new year.

01/12/2023

IT’S NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH!

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year. The EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General urge all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes, schools and other buildings for radon. Unsafe radon levels can be present in ANY type of building, even a high-rise.

If a high radon level is detected in your home, you can take steps to fix the problem to protect yourself and your family. Typically the mitigation system is relatively affordable.

Feel free to contact me for testing recommendations.

01/11/2023

The city of Dunwoody continues to consider options for traffic congestion, bike lanes, and beautification. Spoiler: All of it costs a lot.

At a Jan. 9 meeting, the Dunwoody City Council held a discussion on the proposed Dunwoody Village Crossroads project, aimed at improving pedestrian safety, beautification of the area, and traffic