Residential Real Estate

Residential Real Estate

Best of Real Talk Real Estate: CSRA Real Estate Market Update: What’s Happening in Augusta and Surrounding Areas?

If you’re following the real estate market in Augusta, GA, you know it’s been an eventful year. From shifting demand to fluctuating interest rates, buyers and sellers alike are navigating a changing landscape. Here’s a snapshot of the latest trends, insights, and what I expect to see as we move toward the end of 2024. Unfortunately, interest rates have continued to rise over the past year, putting a bit of a squeeze on affordability. Nonetheless, our area remains attractive to both local buyers and newcomers, thanks to the area’s quality

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B2B Podcasting

Helping the Homeless

This time of year, homelessness becomes more of an issue because of the weather. Ann Marie McManus is ending her 40th year as a local realtor and discusses the importance of making sure all Augustans are warm at night.

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B2B Podcasting

Home (Sale) For the Holidays

Ann Marie McManus has been through 40 holiday seasons as one of the most successful real estate agents in the CSRA. Today, she explains why the holidays are one of the best times to buy or sell a home.

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Residential Real Estate

Real Talk Real Estate: Top 10 Affordable Gift Ideas for Homeowners, or Anyone Really!

Christmas is quickly approaching and finding the right gifts for our favorite people can feel like a burden. Today, I thought I would share some of the best gift ideas for anyone you know who just moved into a home. Buying a home is a big milestone; finding the right gift to celebrate doesn’t have to break the bank. Practical, thoughtful, and affordable gifts can make a new space feel like home while helping new homeowners settle in. Here are my favorite gift ideas for young or first-time home buyers—all

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Residential Real Estate

Real Talk Real Estate: Will Homes Finally Become Affordable in 2025?

The question on everyone’s mind is whether 2025 will bring relief to homebuyers struggling with affordability. While recent fluctuations in mortgage rates have added uncertainty, many industry experts predict a gradual decline in rates next year. However, don’t expect rates to plummet too quickly. The powers that be, believe a sudden drop could trigger a wave of buyer demand that might erase inventory gains, potentially driving prices back up. I am awaiting, hopefully, a drop to the 5.5% range so I can refinance my own mortgage. In 2023, I got

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B2B Podcasting

Helping Solve Homelessness

According to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the number of homelessness in Augusta grows each year. As a realtor, Ann Marie McManus travels the CSRA and sees the problem firsthand. She also volunteers to be part of the solution.

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B2B Podcasting

Advice for Fellow Realtors from a Pro

As an award-winning realtor, Ann Marie McManus learned one of the most important lessons for a career in real estate is to write down what works. Once your plan is in place, the years ahead will reward you and your clients.

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B2B Podcasting

Reasons Why to Sell Over the Holidays

Let’s talk turkey. In the next week, families will gather to give thanks and in the blink of an eye, gifts will be exchanged at Christmas. As busy as the season is, it’s also a great time to sell your home. Ann Marie McManus explains why.

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Consumer Stories

Best of Real Talk Real Estate: Refinancing Your Home Mortgage: The Comedy of Rates, Points, and Perpetual Uncertainty

If you’ve been keeping tabs on the real estate market recently, you may have noticed something strange — it’s been a bit like trying to read the stock market while blindfolded…on a roller coaster…with a squirrel in your lap. In other words, it’s wild, unpredictable, and slightly ridiculous. But, whether you’re looking to buy your dream home, refinance your mortgage, or simply get a handle on the market, there are some essential things to know. So, let’s look into the essentials of refinancing your mortgage in today’s bonkers real estate

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Residential Real Estate

Real Talk Real Estate: CSRA Real Estate Market Update: What’s Happening in Augusta and Surrounding Areas?

If you’re following the real estate market in Augusta, GA, you know it’s been an eventful year. From shifting demand to fluctuating interest rates, buyers and sellers alike are navigating a changing landscape. Here’s a snapshot of the latest trends, insights, and what I expect to see as we move toward the end of 2024. Unfortunately, interest rates have continued to rise over the past year, putting a bit of a squeeze on affordability. Nonetheless, our area remains attractive to both local buyers and newcomers, thanks to the area’s quality

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