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        <title>3 Reasons to Sell in Today’s Market</title>
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The first flowers of spring have just started to bloom in Metro Atlanta, but home sales are already hot. It is arguably the best real estate market our area has seen in more than a decade. If you are waiting for the traditional spring selling season to arrive before you list your home, you’re in luck – the busy season is already here


1.       Homes Are Spending Less Time on the Market


Buyers are highly motivated right now. They know that choices are slim, and when they fall in love with a home, they are acting quickly to make it their own.  The average number of days on the market does vary according to location. If you’re curious how quickly homes are selling in your town, contact us at 770-271-5555 to speak with a highly qualified agent from your neck of the woods.


2.       The Number of Homes for Sale is Still Low


Inventory across Metro Atlanta remains low. New home construction is booming but can’t keep pace with demand. Putting your house on the market now gives buyers another option, one they may jump at in order to avoid losing the deal. You may even spark a bidding war, driving the sales price of your home up further with multiple offers.


3.       Home Prices Continue to Rise


We are experiencing the high point of the market right now, where low interest rates, low inventory, and reasonable prices are driving fast sales. Experts are predicting that home prices will continue to rise throughout the year, eventually causing sales to slow. Act now to take full advantage of the “sweet spot” our market is experiencing. Call Peggy Slappey Properties today to get started


Peggy Slappey Properties, Inc. is a Metro Atlanta real estate brokerage with more than 35 years of experience in real estate sales and marketing.  From new home construction to resales, we can help you find the home of your dreams.  To see our current listings, visit www.psponline.com and call us for expert advice at 770-271-5555.  Keep up to date with the latest PSP events and offers by checking in on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/peggyslappeyproperties and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/psponline.


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    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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Today nearly every home search begins online.  How do you know if the information you find is up to date, reliable, and accurate? The internet is littered with stale listings, incorrect property values, and misleading information.  But we have a source you can trust: www.psponline.com, your local real estate search engine with properties constantly updated through listing services GAMLS and FMLS.


At PSP, we understand the local real estate landscape, and we’ve crafted a website to help you navigate your home search according to your priorities.


Search by Property


Scroll through current listings to get an idea of location and price, then refine your search according to how much you want to spend, the type of home you want, and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you desire.  Are you looking for a detached home on acreage? Maybe a loft-style townhome? You can tailor your search to fit your precise needs. No more needle in a haystack


Search by Map


Click to zoom in on your preferred area and instantly see the number of homes for sale. Refine your search further by price, type, and size to find the right home for you in the location you love.


Featured Listings


See promoted PSP listings, often with special buyer incentives or price reductions.  You can register with www.psponline.com to save your favorite properties, request more information or a showing, and receive notifications of new listings that match your criteria. Don’t worry, we won’t bombard you with emails.  We won’t even call unless you request more information.


New properties hit the market every day, and the busy spring season has hit Metro Atlanta earlier than expected. Homes are selling quickly across our area. If you find the home of your dreams, don’t hesitate to contact Peggy Slappey Properties. We’ll connect you with an agent that will make that dream a reality.


With skilled agents, local knowledge, and intuitive search features that make finding your next home easier than ever, www.psponline.com is the perfect place to start your metro Atlanta home search.


Peggy Slappey Properties, Inc. is a Metro Atlanta real estate brokerage with more than 35 years of experience in real estate sales and marketing.  From new home construction to resales, we can help you find the home of your dreams.  To see our current listings, visit www.psponline.com and call us for expert advice at 770-271-5555.  Keep up to date with the latest PSP events and offers by checking in on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/peggyslappeyproperties and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/psponline.
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    <pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>5 Money Mistakes That Can Jeopardize Your Home Purchase</title>
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Looking to buy a home in the near future? Listen up These are the top five money mistakes that can jeopardize your purchase:


New Loans


Once you have secured financing, do NOT open any new lines of credit.  This means no new store credit cards, car loans, or financed purchases of any kind. If your new home needs new furniture, either use cash or wait until 30 days after closing so your debt-to-income ratio does not change.  After all, the furniture won’t do you any good if you can’t buy the house to put it in.


Missed Payments


Make all your standard monthly payments on time.  Just before closing is not the time to be forgetful about that credit card bill you’ve had since college.  Keep your credit score impeccable and unchanged in the months before closing, or your loan officer may need to change the terms of your loan at the last minute, costing you delays in the short term and a higher monthly payment in the long run.


Too Many Credit Checks


While checking your own credit, considered a &quot;soft check,&quot; will likely not bring your score down, buyers occasionally get too excited about purchases for their new home before closing. Even if you don't open a new line of credit, checking to see if it is an option can lower your score. This is called a &quot;hard check&quot; (performed by a lender) and could adversely affect your ability to secure proper financing for the purchase that matters most: your home.  It’s better to play it safe and wait until after closing to start decorating.


New Employment


Lenders want a significant work history and usually tax returns or pay stubs.  If you switch jobs two weeks before closing, those things will be impossible or very difficult to obtain and could delay your close date considerably.


Unsteady, Untraceable Bank Accounts


Lenders need to see where the money in your savings/checking account originated.  Pay stubs and deposit slips will reassure them, as will documented gift amounts if family is contributing to your down payment.  It’s important to show where the money came from and that it is NOT the result of a loan that needs to be repaid. It’s also important not to transfer large sums in or out of your account just before closing, as those funds will need to be documented, as well.


The good news is that all of these common mistakes are squarely within the buyer’s control.  You can avoid ALL of them by speaking openly with your loan officer and your real estate agent, both of whom have a wealth of knowledge to draw from and will work diligently to help you overcome difficulties. Remember, everyone is working toward the same end goal – YOU in your new home. Take control of your finances and sign those closing papers on time


Peggy Slappey Properties, Inc. is a Metro Atlanta real estate brokerage with more than 35 years of experience in real estate sales and marketing.  From new home construction to resales, we can help you find the home of your dreams.  To see our current listings, visit www.psponline.com and call us for expert advice at 770-271-5555.  Keep up to date with the latest PSP events and offers by checking in on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/peggyslappeyproperties and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/psponline.


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    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Love Convenience? This Gwinnett Neighborhood Was Built Just For You.</title>
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How nice would it be to live just minutes from your favorite restaurants, stores and movie theaters? What if your home was also inside a top-rated school district, in a cozy community surrounded by woods so the stay-up-all-night lights couldn’t bother you? We’ve got just what you’ve been looking for in Creekside at Kilgore, located in Buford just two miles from The Mall of Georgia.


Homes here start in the upper $300’s, and not only boast an outstanding location inside the award-winning Mountain View High School District, but also include elegant details and beautiful open floorplans you won’t find anywhere else. 


  


For a limited time, most available homes in Creekside at Kilgore are offered with up to $10,000* in buyer incentives


Browse available homes below, click the addresses for more photos, and call PSP Realtors Sonya Turner at 678-367-9422 or Linda Cothern at 678-773-0497 to schedule your personal tour of this outstanding Buford, Georgia community.


3086 Oxford Mill Lane, Buford - $379,900 - 5 Beds/3.5 Baths: Now Move-In Ready





3087 Oxford Mill Lane, Buford - $399,900 - 5 Beds/4.5 Baths: Approx completion date in March 2020.





3146 Oxford Mill Lane, Buford - $397,264 - 5 Beds/4.5 Baths: Approx completion date in May 2020.





3156 Oxford Mill Lane, Buford - $389,299 - 5 Beds/3 Baths: Approx completion date in May 2020.





3116 Oxford Mill Lane, Buford - $341,249 - 4 Beds/2.5 Baths: Approx completion date in March 2020.





Note: Some photos are of previously completed similar floorplans. Features may vary. Please see agent for full details.


Peggy Slappey Properties, Inc. is a Metro Atlanta real estate brokerage with more than 35 years of experience in real estate sales and marketing.  From new home construction to resales, we can help you find the home of your dreams.  To see our current listings, visit www.psponline.com and call us for expert advice at 770-271-5555.  Keep up to date with the latest PSP events and offers by checking in on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/peggyslappeyproperties and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/psponline.


*Incentive offer available for a limited time only and only applies to certain homes. Restrictions apply. Please see agents for full details. All information is assumed correct but is not guaranteed and is subject to change or revocation without notice. 
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        <title>Peggy Slappey Properties Named Best of Gwinnett 2019</title>
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Each year, tens of thousands of Gwinnett County consumers cast their votes to decide which businesses are the “Best of Gwinnett,” a contest run by Gwinnett Magazine.  For the fifth year running, Peggy Slappey Properties has won in 2019’s Real Estate category 


Being named Best of Gwinnett is a true honor.  Peggy Slappey Properties started more than 35 years ago with just three employees in one tiny office and has now grown to over 40 agents representing families, investors, and builders across the Metro Atlanta area. Our agents are the best in the business, and it shows in the votes they received during the competition.  Each day, they represent the PSP name with honest, conscientious service.  They are experts in all areas of residential real estate, including resales, new home construction, foreclosures, short sales, and even rental management.  More importantly, our agents truly care about their clients and understand how to tailor their services to each client's unique needs. 


Thank you to all who voted in the Best of Gwinnett contest We appreciate your continued support and look forward to another great year in metro Atlanta real estate. 


Peggy Slappey Properties, Inc. is a Metro Atlanta real estate brokerage with more than 35 years of experience in real estate sales and marketing.  From new home construction to resales, we can help you find the home of your dreams.  To see our current listings, visit www.psponline.com and call us for expert advice at 770-271-5555.  Keep up to date with the latest PSP events and offers by checking in on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/peggyslappeyproperties and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/psponline.


 


 


 


 
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    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Home Buyers and Sellers: Should You Wait Until Spring?</title>
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This past weekend brought an unexpected blast of winter to North Georgia, reminding us all that no matter what happened on Groundhog Day, Spring is still many weeks away. Maybe you’ve heard that the best time to buy or sell a home is during the busy spring market, traditionally the hottest time of year in real estate. However, in 2020 that old “rule” has been upended.


January 2020 was one of the busiest on record for Peggy Slappey Properties agents. Traffic in new home communities is way up from previous years at the same time, and resale properties – especially in Gwinnett County – are hot. This is great news for the metro Atlanta real estate market, and even better news for both buyers and sellers.


Inventory Remains Low


If you’ve been waiting to sell, the time is now. There are more buyers in the market each day, with fewer homes to look at. While new homes are going up across the area, construction is not quite keeping pace with demand. It is a seller’s market, the optimal time to get top dollar for your home.


Interest Rates Lowest in 2 Years


Buyers: Now is the time to secure a mortgage with a low, low rate. Interest rates for conventional, 30-year fixed loans are near historic lows – just 3.45 as of Thursday, February 6 according to realtor.com. If you qualify, this low interest rate will save you thousands and lower your monthly payment. Get started by using our Mortgage Calculator to estimate your monthly payment, then contact a PSP agent in your area to connect with a trusted lending expert. They’ll help you determine how much house you can afford, get you pre-qualified, and help you lock in that low, low rate.


If you’ve been waiting until the weather warms and daffodils start blooming to buy or sell a home, don’t wait any longer It’s a fantastic time to jump into the market, with home prices remaining affordable and interest rates near historic lows. In 2020, the spring market has already sprung


Peggy Slappey Properties, Inc. is a Metro Atlanta real estate brokerage with more than 35 years of experience in real estate sales and marketing.  From new home construction to resales, we can help you find the home of your dreams.  To see our current listings, visit www.psponline.com and call us for expert advice at 770-271-5555.  Keep up to date with the latest PSP events and offers by checking in on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/peggyslappeyproperties and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/psponline.


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Don’t let the rain or the cold keep you inside this weekend, metro Atlanta It’s time to get out there and enjoy some of the great events offered close to home.


North Atlanta Home Show: It’s time for the 23rd Annual North Atlanta Home Show, a three-day event that runs from Friday, Feb 7 through Sunday, Feb 9. It takes place at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth and showcases new products, home improvement experts, and buyer discounts. Attendees can even register to win a meeting at the Minneapolis Home &amp; Garden Show in March. The event is presented by Marketplace Events, North America’s largest producer of consumer home shows. Admission is $6-$8. Children 12 and under, and adults 65 and older, are admitted free of charge.


Suwanee Winter Farmer’s Market: Make your way to Town Center Park in Suwanee on Saturday, February 8th for a morning of shopping fresh local produce, baked goods, and other homegrown goodies. The Winter Farmer’s Market happens on the second Saturday each month, starting at 9am and continuing until 11am.  


Chocolate Walk: Visit charming downtown Braselton on February 8 starting at 11 am to visit participating local businesses and collect a delectable chocolate treat from each location as you browse boutique shops and experience award-winning restaurants. The cost to participate is just $10.


The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill: Cold weather is back in town, so take advantage of it and bring the family to skate on the largest outdoor real ice rink in the southeast. Skate rentals are available, and the cost is just $8-$10 for 90 minutes of skating.


Stargazing at Harbins Park: Join educators at Harbins Park in Dacula for an evening under the stars. Bring your own telescope or use one provided. Learn about constellations in the winter sky and how to identify them. All ages are welcome It happens Saturday, Feb 8 at 8pm, and the cost is just $3-$6.


This is just a tiny sampling of the great events happening in and around metro Atlanta. For even more ways to get out and love where you live, visit exploregwinnett.org or https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/.


Peggy Slappey Properties, Inc. is a Metro Atlanta real estate brokerage with more than 35 years of experience in real estate sales and marketing.  From new home construction to resales, we can help you find the home of your dreams.  To see our current listings, visit www.psponline.com and call us for expert advice at 770-271-5555.  Keep up to date with the latest PSP events and offers by checking in on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/peggyslappeyproperties and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/psponline.


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        <title>RHG's February Featured New Home</title>
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Peggy Slappey Properties and Richardson Housing Group invite you to Lake Rockwell, a beautiful community in Winder, to tour this month's featured new home at 197 Lake Rockwell Drive.





This stunning new home is now offered at a freshly reduced price with up to $7,500 in closing cost incentives and is fully complete, just waiting for the right family to make it their own. Visit Lake Rockwell today to see all the community has to offer, including large homesites and standard features that are considered upgrades in nearby neighborhoods.


197 Lake Rockwell Drive, Winder, GA 30780


 


$319,450 – 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths


 This gorgeous home showcases modern interior finishes and a third-car tandem garage, all on a full basement It is a great open concept plan, which includes a spacious island kitchen, a family room with a cozy brick fireplace, and a separate formal dining room. There are antique white kitchen cabinets, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Gray wood-grain laminate flooring runs underfoot, while two-piece crown molding finishes the modern farmhouse styling. Upstairs is the beautiful master suite with elegant double doors, a tiled master shower and separate soaking tub, and a huge walk-in closet. Secondary bedrooms are large and have ample closet space.


  


Lots in Lake Rockwell are generous, and 197 Lake Rockwell Drive is no exception. Enjoy the outdoors from your rocking-chair front porch or under the shade from your covered back deck, which also includes a gas grill connection – perfect for family barbecues. The backyard is private on this cul-de-sac lot.


  


Visit soon to claim this outstanding new home as your own Remember, 197 Lake Rockwell Drive is fully complete and move-in ready NOW, and you'll need to act quickly to take advantage of the $7,500 in closing costs - available for only a limited time.


Get More Information


For more information on this month's RHG featured home, please contact PSP Realtors, Wayne Kelley at 770-330-5978 or Phil Nardone at 678-794-0431. If this home isn't just right for your family, don't worry There are currently 6 other homes available in the community, each at different stages of construction. Start your home search HERE. 


More About Lake Rockwell


Lake Rockwell is conveniently located just three miles from downtown Winder, a quickly growing city with tons of small-town charm. There are great shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities nearby. Barrow County parks are world-class, with miles of walking trails, playgrounds, ball fields, and lake access. Come see the Lake Rockwell difference for yourself


Peggy Slappey Properties, Inc. is a Metro Atlanta real estate brokerage with 35 years of experience in real estate sales and marketing.  From new home construction to resales, we can help you find the home of your dreams.  To see our current listings, visit www.psponline.com and call us for expert advice at 770-271-5555.  Keep up to date with the latest PSP events and offers by checking in on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/peggyslappeyproperties and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/psponline.


 
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