NERDWALLET BY MARIAN MCPHERSON (Staff Writer) KEY TAKEAWAYS Ready to become a homeowner? Nerdwallet and Realtor.com Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke say January and February are the best months to purchase a home. The median home sold ...
The American housing market is stronger than ever! Home values, prices and sales had their strongest numbers in 2016, a sure sign the market is healthy and strong. According to the Home Price Index from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (F...
Dear Karen, You mentioned something about interest rates going up recently. What does this mean for me as I’m looking ahead to either refinancing or possibly making a move in the upcoming year? Sincerely, Interested in Interest Rates...
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...
