With a passion for real estate, Amanda and her team’s role as Listing Managers includes the responsibility to make sure our clients’ listings are promptly inputted into all of our MLS’s, coordinate the showing center availability, and initiate the process behind the scenes. With many years of experience as a Realtor® herself, Amanda knows the intricate details involved in a Real Estate transaction.
Buyers, this is big. The housing market is giving you a level of negotiating power we haven't seen since the years following the housing crash. According to Redfin, there are now 63% more sellers than buyers nationwide, and 41 of the 50 largest metros favor buyers. That means, in most places, you have more say in what you're willing to pay, what you're willing to accept, and what you want to negotiate. And sellers have more reason to listen. Of course this varies market to market, but this shift is creating opportunities for buyers who are ready to jump in – even with today’s higher rates. DM me, and let's make sure you know how to take advantage of it. #HomebuyingTips #HousingMarketNews 
What if your first home isn't a house at all? If you've been struggling to find a traditional single-family home that fits your budget, don't overlook condos. According to Zillow, the typical starter condo costs under $200k nationally. Part of the reason they can be more affordable than a single-family home is because they’re normally smaller. Sure, you may trade some square footage or a backyard for shared walls and an HOA fee. But you could also get a lower purchase price, great amenities, and less maintenance to handle yourself. And if that means getting your own set of keys sooner, it could be an option worth exploring. Your first home doesn't have to check every box you originally imagined. It just needs to be the right fit for your life and your budget right now. Let's look at what's available in our area and see if a condo could be your way into homeownership. #Condos #HomeBuying 
Showings measure buyer interest, not price acceptance on their own. Strong showing activity without offers may indicate a pricing, condition, or competition issue; low showing activity may suggest the price, marketing, or property positioning needs attention. #AtlantaRealEstate #AtlantaMarketReport 
Worried you might regret buying a home right now? Even though rates are still higher than buyers would like, everyday costs are up, and the economy feels uncertain, a recent NerdWallet survey found most buyers who’ve already made the leap say they’re glad they did. Only 3% actually regret it. That’s a good reminder that homeownership isn’t really about whether you bought at the “perfect” time, rate, or price. It’s about what owning a home can do for you over time. As home values rise and you pay down your mortgage, you build something called equity. And that equity can eventually give you more flexibility, more financial options, and more freedom when it’s time for your next move. So, if buying is something you still want, don’t let today’s uncertainty automatically talk you out of it. Let’s look at what’s possible and whether there’s a path that makes sense for you. #HomeEquity #Homebuying