By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® Most renters say homeownership is one of their highest priorities for the future and they are thinking more about purchasing a home now than in past years. Given that information, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Americans overwhelmingly believe owning a home is a good …
Read moreMAJORITY OF RENTERS RECOGNIZE BENEFITS OF HOMEOWNERSHIP
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® Did you know that unless members of Congress take action, authority for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will expire July 31? If that happens it would be detrimental for our community. For families living along streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, or just about anywhere snow melts …
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga Realtors® The 2018 housing market in the Chattanooga region is going to continue to be challenging for buyers as the market remains strong and there simply isn’t enough inventory. Fact: it’s a seller’s market. There’s no point in sugar-coating it. Homes are selling on average within three …
Read more5 MUST-KNOW TIPS FOR BUYING A HOME IN A COMPETITIVE MARKET
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® Recently, I adopted a dog from a local shelter and began thinking of challenges pet owners face when selling a home. We all love our pets whether they be dogs, cats, hamsters, or rabbits – but that doesn’t mean potential buyers want to be greeted by …
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga Realtors® The Greater Chattanooga housing market continues to show strength as we edge into what is arguably the busiest time of year for buyers and sellers. New residential real estate has been relatively slow in the first quarter of 2018, yet housing is resilient in a consistently …
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga Realtors® It is finally beginning to feel like spring, but before going outside it might be time for some spring cleaning – especially if you’re planning to move to a new home. Decluttering makes staging, selling, and moving much easier – and less costly. The Chattanooga region …
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By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga Realtors® Congratulations! With the help of a Realtor®, a member of the National Association of Realtors®, you purchased your first home, signed all the necessary paperwork and are about to walk up to your front door, keys in hand. You are probably thinking, Now what? This is a common question …
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga Realtors® I have been working with buyers and sellers in the Chattanooga region for almost two decades. In real estate, every transaction involves multiple persons and companies – buyers, sellers, Realtors, title companies, and lenders to name a few – making it an ideal target for cybercriminals. …
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga Realtors Viewing a house for sale requires buyers to visualize the property as a future place to call home. Would-be buyers often must rely on their imagination for how they want to design the property as homeowners and what that man cave set-up in the basement could …
Read moreSTAGING YOUR HOME CAN CAPTURE BUYERS’ IMAGINATION AND CORNER THE MARKET
By Geoff Ramsey, CRS, GRI President, Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has chosen “Own It” as their theme for 2018-2020. In turn, during my year as our local Association’s President, Greater Chattanooga Realtors’ will embrace the theme by Owning It in various ways throughout 2018 – more on that later. You …
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