The holidays are a happy time for celebrating with family, friends, and co-workers. Unfortunately, this time of year can also be turned sour by a wide variety of clever frauds, unauthorized debit and credit card transactions, and bogus pers...
Dear Karen,
I’ve heard it’s a mistake to put your house on the market during the holidays. Did I miss my window to list my house or are there actual buyers out there who are looking during this busy season?
Sincerely,
New Home ...
Our world is full of risk at every turn—from perilous jobs to dangerous driving conditions. That’s why we all love to get back to our homes and not worry about everyday safety hazards. It’s great to feel comfortable and safe at ho...
Karen Cannon Realtors (KCR) has recently been named one of THE 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL REAL ESTATE AGENTS in Georgia by Real Estate Executive Magazine. This award, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding customer service, hard work and...
Dear Karen,
With interest rates so low now and the market being so good, how do I know if it’s better to put money into improving my house or just move?
Sincerely,
Renovate or Relocate
Dear Renovate or Relocate,
Great question ...
What is Home Equity?
Home equity seems to be a very simple calculation — the total amount of mortgages owed subtracted from the current market value of a home. Here is a simple example:
Current Home Market Value ...
The ‘smart home’ is the new ‘internet of things’, or objects that can serve you better by communicating with each other or directly with you through apps on your smart phone. In the ideal version of the wired future, all of our applianc...
Save Money on Your Next Purchase
Buying a home isn’t like buying a toaster. If you discover something’s wrong with your new home, you can’t return it for a refund or an even exchange. Purchasing a home is an important investment an...
The complete guide to choosing between new or lived-in homes
Maybe your dream home is older, with intricate details like wainscoting, crown molding, and a front porch with a swing. Or maybe it’s modern, with an open floor living room p...
Five new town-home developments are underway in Dunwoody! This is good news for current residents and potential new residents, as the increase in housing units will make owning a home in Dunwoody more easily attainable.
In the June 3, 20...
The June edition of the GA Top Agent Magazine features our very own Karen Cannon! As a seasoned REALTOR®, Karen and her team have developed proven marketing strategies to achieve the highest results for their clients. Each agent and team m...
Despite the grim economic outlook for some industries, one sector is gaining viability — real estate. According to the 2016 Emerging Trends in Real Estate, which was released by the Urban Land Institute earlier this year, trends...