Housing/Construction Industry

I hope that you are excited about the seasons changing and the cooler weather trying to creep in. I feel like we are all desperately longing for the normalcy we had pre-Covid. I for one, embrace the fact that Lowe’s has all the Christmas decor on display and I have been most proactive with all things fall. And while I love to talk about designing and decorating, I want to talk about your grass. Interesting transition, right? Many in the CSRA think that because the grass growing season is slowing

Happy Fall! What an amazing spring and summer we have survived in real estate. So many buyers and sellers are hoping for a reprieve, so I figure it is time for a quick market update. Currently in the entire CSRA we have 982 residential properties listed for sale and 1,932 homes are pending sale. This means that a buyer has made an offer that the seller accepted, and the buyer and seller are working towards completion of the sale, also known as a closing. The average listed price per square

Renting a house or apartment in the CSRA has become increasingly expensive, and Shawna Woodward doesn’t expect rental prices to decrease significantly in the future. Woodward – real estate agent for RE/MAX Reinvented and a rental property manager, says local rent prices have increased because of a shortage of homes available to rent. “Owners can raise the price because there aren’t that many to choose from,” she explains. Many potential renters want to live in certain areas, such as Columbia County and West Augusta. North Augusta is another popular area,

When you are in the position to buy a home, make sure you have a home inspection. A common misconception that I hear from buyers regularly is that they are planning to rely on the appraisal inspection. Buyers who are getting a VA loan seem to be the largest population of buyers who believe the VA is inspecting their home. It is very important that as a buyer, you know the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal. An appraisal is almost always a requirement if you are getting

Owning investment property is a common wealth building tactic for the novice investor as well as the experienced one. I am not a financial advisor, and I am not giving financial advice, but I am sharing about our rental market. I feel my opinion on the matter could help someone thinking about investing in our market. I like to look at investment properties as a forced or free savings account when done correctly. If you have a mortgage on a property, each rent payment made should be covering the mortgage

As housing prices continue to climb, Shawna Woodward says the real estate market has slowed down, but she doesn’t expect it to stay that way for long. Woodward – agent for RE/MAX Reinvented in Columbia County – explains the market generally slows down when school starts. “Historically, we have lower inventory coming into October and November,” she states. An article from Southeastern Residential explains the nationwide housing inventory is almost 19% lower than it was last year at this time. The median price of homes in Georgia has increased significantly

Over the weekend, members of the Builders Association of Metro Augusta celebrated pushing through an unusual 2020 with many successes. The event was held at the West Lake Country Club. “The home building industry has faced many challenges over the past two years. Whether it be supply chain issues, workforce, or having to learn how to adjust from what has always been a face-to-face type business to a virtual platform. As you can see with our event tonight, our area made it happen in a big way.  We look forward

If you are a homeowner, your home is most likely your biggest and most valuable asset. Just like you have to spend time nurturing personal relationships with friends and loved ones, your home needs constant care and love as well. Here are a few helpful things to do, that will definitely keep things up to date and maybe even add monetary value to your biggest investment. First off, finish up minor repairs around your house. These things can actually make a difference in the value of your home. Take some

If you find yourself feeling like now is the time to sell, you will not have to wait long for a buyer. Most homes are selling for 100% of the listing price and officially closing the sale within 48 days! Here are a few quick things I feel strongly are a must do if you decide to sell your home at anytime! FRESH PINE STRAW OR MULCH – Cleaning up your landscaping is an easy and inexpensive way to present a well maintained home and ensure nice curb appeal. ADD