So what is the hardest thing for a buyer to do in today's real estate market ? Some would say it is finding the right agent. I think with all the online tools out there and web sites this is important but not major. Some might say finding the right priced home. In some markets this may be an issue but not so much here and in many other markets. Some might say finding a home that works for them. Not that either, The answer is financing. When the bank says show me the money you had better be able to do show. Not only do you have to show the money but you need to show how you got, how youe spend it, how you save it , and maybe even some other things a lender might find interesting. Bless you if you are self employed because you really will have to show them the money. This weeks Mountain R... 01/27/2014

The Mountain Real Estate report is heard through out the North Georgia Mountains on WYYZ Radio  Jasper. Also it is streamed on line and store on our web site. This weeks show is dedicated to buyers. The focus is on what can go wrong for a buyer which will cause him or her not to get a loan. A blog by Kathy Sheehan was the inspiration for this show. In todays tough lending market it is important to know what you should not be doing when you are home shopping. It is also important to know what you should be doing. A link to the show is provided below or you can click the icon at the bottom of this post. Looking to buy ? You might want to listen to this show .     http://allmountainrealty.com/shows/DW_B0494.mp3 05/27/2013

This week the Mountain Real Estate Report is about Foreclosures and short sales. It is aimed at buyers who enter into this market and get surprised about what happens. Things are not like they are seen on TV, no channels mentioned. So if you are buying or searching for a home this show will be a good listen and help prepare you. As always we welcome your input for topics for future shows. You can click the link below or the icon at the bottom of this post. As always you can contact us at 706 579 1098. http://allmountainrealty.com/listen 07/19/2012

Why use a Realtor and not a Real estate agent? Here is why. Both can be qualifed and good. But the National Association of Realtors is a strong property lobby. You as a home owner have a lobbist in Washington fighting for your property rights. Being a Realtor means that I pay dues  from my earnings. Those dues in part go to fighting for your property rights. Yes we have additional traing and a code which places us on a higher standard of ethics. but a Real estate agent can be equally ethical and take the time to get training. In one case you know a Realtor must do these things. In the other you hope that the agent does these things. I think one big reason you as a property owner should weigh when choosing a real estate professional is the fact that Realtor money goes directly into effor... 04/14/2011

In our mountains today we are seeing more and more first time buyers come out. We do have somewhat of a shift from vacation buyers and second home buyers to folks looking to take advantage of this market. Many renters are singing the same song. The home I am renting is going in to foreclosure.  We still have 100 percent financing available for veterans and as part of rural development. Now is a great time to consult with your local expert here at All Mountain Realty and own your first home. 01/18/2011

There are many posts here about now is the time to buy. But I think if you are contemplating selling, Now is the time to Sell your home. There are 2 factors you have under your control that are super important.  One is price, and the other is the condition of your home. This post is mainly about the number of factors not under your control that lead me to believe now may be a good time to sell. 1 Interest rates. We are still at historic lows for interest rates. So buyers are motivated to buy while the price of money is so good. If buyers are motivated to buy, they have to find homes with sellers motivated to sell right !!! 2 Re-locations. On of the facts of life in this economy is that businesses are relocating to areas that make them more competitive price wise. As business relocate in... 01/03/2011

Looking for some tips if you are a seller? Or are you unsure how to start the process of buying a home if you are a buyer. Then this weeks Mountain Real Estate Report is for you. Linda and I cover the ABC's of buying and selling. The Mountain Real Estate Report is heard every Thursday on WYYZ Radio in our North Georgia Mountains. If you are interested in some of our past shows with some great guests you can always hear them on our web site www.allmountainrealty.com. Enjoy the show. Your browser does not support iframes. 12/15/2010