The back-to-school season is nearly here in metro Atlanta. As families gather all the essentials – pencils, paper, backpacks – there are some with a daunting task ahead of them. If you need to move at this time of year, it can feel overwhelming, especially for kids. The real estate experts at Peggy Slappey Properties (PSP) are here to help.
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR):
53% of buyers with kids under 18 listed the quality of the school district as an important factor in choosing a new home.
50% said convenience to schools, or location, was an important factor.
Buyers with childcare expenses are often willing to choose a smaller home to accommodate those expenses.
If you are looking for a new home this summer, it’s a great time to start teaching your kids about why owning a home is so important. Real estate investing is the foundation of the American Dream, whether your family owns one home or many.
Teach Them to Save
Although there are loan programs to help buyers with small savings, it is almost inevitable that buying real estate will require a personal investment of cash. Teach kids the importance of setting a portion of whatever they earn aside. Allow them to divide their money into categories like giving, spending, saving, and investing. Habits made young will be reinforced as they age and begin to earn more.
Let Them Help Create a Budget
Depending on the age of your child, real-world numbers
The fireworks shows are ON for 2021! It's an exciting return to normal across the metro Atlanta area as communities get ready to celebrate Independence Day this Sunday, July 4th. Check out this short list of some of our favorite spots to kick back in a lawn chair and celebrate our great country.
Lawrenceville - Friday, July 2: Held in the downtown area on the Lawrenceville Lawn, this Prelude to the Fourth features special performances by Riley Biederer and Electric Avenue. The even runs from 5pm until 10pm, with fireworks beginning at dusk.
Norcross - Saturday, July 3: The annual Red, White & Boom will have food vendors, bounce houses and face painting with a DJ inside Lillian Webb Park from 5:30pm to 9:30pm.
Peggy Slappey Properties and Richardson Housing Group are excited about new home opportunities coming soon to beautiful Lilburn, Georgia. RHG has been hard at work clearing land for a new townhome community in the area, located just across from Lions Club Park. We can't wait to welcome you home to Townes at Rockfern, where new homes will be available in 2022.
Townes at Rockfern offers easy access to I-85, US 29, and US 78. There are great shopping and dining destinations within minutes of the community, as well as popular entertainment venues and public parks. Homes will feature modern design details and open floorplans. Enjoy all the perks of low maintenance townhome living in this beautiful new community situated in a great Gwinnett location.
It has been a very busy spring and summer at Cottages at Noble Village in Lilburn, Georgia. Phase I of this active adult community is officially sold out, and now we are gearing up for Phase II with exciting Grand Opening Pricing!
Just four homes have been released (Lots 51, 52, 53 & 54), all featuring Grand Opening prices starting from the $390’s. These outstanding prices will be available for only a short time and are limited to these first four homes inside Phase II. Each one is a beautiful Willow Plan, a ranch townhome with two bedrooms, two baths, a convenient laundry room, and a spacious living room and kitchen area.
Home Features
Homes at Cottages at Noble Village feature high-end finishes for a luxurious, European cottage style
Peggy Slappey Properties, Inc. (PSP) is a trusted real estate brokerage with 39 years in the metro Atlanta area. The brokerage has seen several ups and downs in the market over the years. Today’s market, however, looks a little different. Rising prices, low housing inventory, and huge demand could be leading to a generational shift in the area.
Real estate in the metro Atlanta area is hot. Homes are selling fast, often within just one day of hitting the market. It is now normal to be in a multiple offer situation with upwards of 20 or more offers. There are more buyers in the market than sellers, and new home inventory is continually playing catch up with demand. Agents are scheduling showings in 15-minute increments back-to-back for days on end. Homes
Real estate is moving fast in metro Atlanta. Homes are selling in record time, often on the first day listed. To navigate this fast-paced market, it’s more important than ever before to have an experienced, trusted listing agent on your side.
Getting the Right Price
Your listing agent will start with a current market analysis, using other homes in the area, your home’s unique features, and the latest market trends to determine what your home is worth. Because demand for homes has risen so quickly in 2021, it’s not uncommon to receive multiple offers far over asking price. But the baseline is still important. Setting an accurate starting point will determine how much money is in the seller’s pocket at closing.
Real estate in Metro Atlanta, as in other parts of the country, is roaring. It’s an unprecedented time in the industry, when demand has hugely outpaced inventory. That is driving up costs, causing shortages of raw materials for new homes, and leading to many multiple offer situations. As a buyer, what can you expect a seller to consider in those situations? How do you make your offer stand out from the rest?
Is there a home sale contingency?
If you, as the buyer, have a home to sell yourself, it may make other offers without that contingent sale more attractive to the seller. Avoiding a contingency is just one way to avoid potential complications, like financing falling through on the contingent sale. The good news is that this is a small
It's your last chance to own a new Richardson Housing Group (RHG) home at Bailey Road in Auburn, Georgia. Peggy Slappey Properties invites you to tour the final home this week and experience this amazing Gwinnett County location along with RHG's outstanding home features.
3800 Bailey Road, Auburn, GA 30011 – 4 Bedrooms & 3 Full Baths - $471,550
This gorgeous home is situated on a large home site that accommodates a three-car garage, a huge backyard, and a large, covered back porch. There is no HOA, which means no restrictive covenants and more freedom for homeowners. Inside, the home is complete with an oversized granite island, stainless-steel appliances, and a spacious, open concept living area. If you love to entertain, this home was
Check out the fresh listings just released by Richardson Housing Group inside Sugarloaf Place. This is RHG’s newest townhome community, where easy, modern style and outstanding location collide.
Great Gwinnett Location
Located in Lawrenceville’s Sugarloaf Mills area, the community has quick access to I-85 into Atlanta and is close to fantastic shopping destinations and world-class restaurants. This area has great golf courses, entertainment venues, and conveniently located medical centers. Every local amenity is within easy reach, just minutes from your new front door.
