SRES stands for “Seniors Real Estate Specialist” designation. It is a professional designation given by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to real estate agents who have completed a specialized training program focused on working with clients who are 50 years of age and older. Real estate agents with the SRES designation have received extensive … Read more
Reasons why you may choose to invest your home’s equity in an investment property: Diversification: Investing in an investment property allows homeowners to diversify their investment portfolio beyond their primary residence. This can help to spread risk across multiple assets and potentially provide a higher return on investment. Cash flow: An investment property may generate … Read more
As a long-time East Cobb resident and real estate agent, I have seen many families grow and flourish in this beautiful community. But as life goes on, children grow up and move out, leaving parents with an empty nest. While this can be a bittersweet moment, it’s also an opportunity to embark on a new … Read more
As a homeowner, you’re likely keeping a close eye on the real estate market, especially in light of the recent rise in interest rates. With rates creeping up, it’s natural to feel a bit uncertain about the value of your home and whether it’s the right time to sell.As a real estate broker/appraiser team, we … Read more
One of north Atlanta’s premier communities, East Cobb is home to a wide range of amenities, including parks, recreational facilities, shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The area is also known for its strong youth sports programs, with many youth leagues and teams operating in the area. Overall, East Cobb offers a high quality of … Read more
Be the person you say you are now. We work with investors who want to invest in their dreams of where they want to be in the future. This couple, client’s of ours, were able to find their dream property in the mountains of North Georgia. They are able to use this as an income … Read more
The first should be money. It is that thing that makes many of us do many different things. Things we do not like to do. And often, we will give much of it for things we want to do. Rarely do we give money away when we do not want to do something. But sometimes … Read more
What does it take to find an “off market” property? With today’s market, a buyer’s agent is only as good as their creative resources allow. That means they need a lot of them. Not only did I marry the woman of my dreams in Tristina McElreath, but our business partnership also puts a very analytical … Read more
I find myself pondering ‘value’ and what it means to people. In ‘Appraisal’ there are three views of value. The sales comparison value. The income approach to value. And the cost approach to value. Each of these approaches can have different values. An appraiser puts together an opinion of value. This is not much different … Read more
