AnneMarie Jacobs - Virtual Properties Realty

05/30/2026

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now

Life changes. Priorities shift. Families grow. Kids move out. Careers evolve. And eventually, the house you’re in may stop fitting the life you’re living.

If that’s been weighing on you lately, let’s talk through what your options could realistically look like today, no matter where rates or prices are.

Life can’t always wait for perfect market conditions. Maybe you don’t have to either.



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You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

05/27/2026

Price Cuts Get Bigger the Longer a House Sits Without Offers

Pricing your house high just to “see what happens” can cost you. Buyers today are quick to ignore overpriced homes. And the longer a house sits without any offers, the less it usually sells for. Want to know the right list price for your house to avoid this headache? Let’s chat.



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05/23/2026

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

Builder incentives and lower new home prices are working to your advantage in a way they haven't in years. Want to see what's available in your area and what kind of deal a builder may be willing to make? Let's connect.



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If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.

05/20/2026

More Sellers Are Open to Negotiating Right Now

Wondering if buyers ever catch a break in this market? Look at this. 39% of sellers say they expect to make concessions this year. That’s up from 30% in 2025. So, you may have more room to negotiate than you think. Want to know what you can ask for as a buyer? Let’s chat.



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05/16/2026

The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale

A lot of homeowners think they can list high now and negotiate later, but that’s a mistake that costs them. And it’s the reason only 4 out of every 10 sellers are getting their asking price or more.

If you want to be in that group, it starts with getting the price right from day one.

Let’s connect so we can make sure you are.



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Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most.

05/15/2026

Another closing, another exciting milestone! 🎉

490 Barnett Shoals Rd. #536 is officially SOLD! It’s always extra special helping clients I’ve worked with for years buy and sell multiple homes throughout different chapters of life. Thank you for continuing to trust me with your real estate journey! 🏡✨

Cheers to new beginnings and many more memories ahead!

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05/13/2026

Homeowners Have Gained $128k in Equity

When's the last time you checked how much equity you have in your home? Because most homeowners are sitting on more than they think. In just the past 6 years, the typical homeowner has gained over $128k in equity. Your number could be even higher. Want to find out? Let’s talk.



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05/11/2026

Another one under contract! 🎉🏡
So excited for my first-time homebuyer taking this big step into homeownership in Athens, GA. Busy weekend, but the best kind of busy! ✨

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05/09/2026

Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?

Affordability challenges are real, but they don't have to mean waiting indefinitely. Co-buying is helping some first-time buyers stop waiting and start putting down roots.

If you're curious whether it could work for your situation, let's talk. Reach out today and let's figure out your path to homeownership together.



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For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way.

05/07/2026

Closing day finally made it official ✨🏡
So excited for my buyers relocating all the way from Naples, Florida to Winder, Georgia! After months of searching and navigating the journey together since October, they are officially HOME. ❤️

Here’s to new beginnings and making Georgia home! 🙌

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