Georgia Coast Homes Team with ΓEA⅃ https://gchluxurygroup.com GCH Luxury Group Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:02:58 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://gchluxurygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/77/2022/03/Skype_Picture_2022_03_08T14_12_09_091Z-150x150.jpeg Sellers – Georgia Coast Homes Team with ΓEA⅃ https://gchluxurygroup.com 32 32 Country Living in Georgia – the Good, the Bad, and the Downright UGLY https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/country-living-in-georgia/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=12528

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Roof Problems Don’t Need To Keep You From The House Of Your Dreams https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/roof-problems-dont-need-to-keep-you-from-the-house-of-your-dreams/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/?p=9533

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Be A Rebel And Break Those Area Rug “Rules!” https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/be-a-rebel-and-break-those-area-rug-rules/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/?p=9528

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Hey Homeowner: Are You Ready To Downsize? https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/hey-homeowner-are-you-ready-to-downsize/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=11175

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Grow Avocado Like A Boss https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/grow-avocado-like-a-boss/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/?p=9518

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> What Makes a Perfect Luxury Condo? https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/what-makes-a-perfect-luxury-condo/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/?p=9510

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Lowball Offer On Your Home? https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/lowball-offer-on-your-home/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10893

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Garden Flowers That Thrive In Summer Sun https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/garden-flowers-that-thrive-in-summer-sun/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10438

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 6 Critical Must-Dos When Selling A Vacant Home https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/6-critical-must-dos-when-selling-a-vacant-home/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10554

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Are Mortgage Rates Too High? Check Out 3 Government-Backed Loan Programs https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/are-mortgage-rates-too-high-check-out-3-government-backed-loan-programs/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10578

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> The Costs And Benefits Of Staging A Home For Sale https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/the-costs-and-benefits-of-staging-a-home-for-sale/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10776

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> What Color Should I Paint My House Before Selling? https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/what-color-should-i-paint-my-house-before-selling/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10550

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> What You Need To Know About A Home Warranty https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-a-home-warranty/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10564

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Lure Homebuyers With An Amazing Patio/Backyard https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/lure-homebuyers-with-an-amazing-patio-backyard/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10580

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Why Some Homes Sell Faster than Others https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/why-some-homes-sell-faster-than-others/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10596

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Concerned About Home Security? What To Look For When Buying A Home https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/concerned-about-home-security-what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-home/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10759

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Homebuyers: Find Out If A Property Is In A Floodplain https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/homebuyers-find-out-if-a-property-is-in-a-floodplain/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10667

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> How Much Payment Assistance Can I Get With A USDA Direct Home Loan? https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/how-much-payment-assistance-can-i-get-with-a-usda-direct-home-loan/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10678

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Top Home Selling Myths Debunked https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/top-home-selling-myths-debunked/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10703

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Homeowners Insurance Basics Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Understand https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/homeowners-insurance-basics-every-first-time-homebuyer-should-understand/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10618

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> How To Get Rid Of Fungus Gnats At Home https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/how-to-get-rid-of-fungus-gnats-at-home/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10613

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> The Smart Way To Shop For A Mortgage Lender https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/the-smart-way-to-shop-for-a-mortgage-lender/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10648

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Big Ideas For A Small Bathroom “Remodel” On A Dime https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/big-ideas-for-a-small-bathroom-remodel-on-a-dime/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10677

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Buying A Home Before The Wedding https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/buying-a-home-before-the-wedding/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10690

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 4 Tips To Sell A Condo In A Changing Market https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/4-tips-to-sell-a-condo-in-a-changing-market/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10683

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Dreaming Of A Gourmet Kitchen? https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/dreaming-of-a-gourmet-kitchen/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10696

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> How Nearby Schools Impact Your Home’s Value https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/how-nearby-schools-impact-your-homes-value/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10697

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Selling Your Home? Take These 3 Steps To An Irresistible Garage https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/selling-your-home-take-these-3-steps-to-an-irresistible-garage/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10708

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Open House? How To Prepare Your Home For The Big Day https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/open-house-how-to-prepare-your-home-for-the-big-day/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10716

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 5 Helpful Landscaping Tips To Increase Your Home’s Value https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/5-helpful-landscaping-tips-to-increase-your-homes-value/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10712

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Solving The Mystery Of Mortgage Credit Scores https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/solving-the-mystery-of-mortgage-credit-score/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10684

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> How to Survive Summer in the South ! https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/how-to-survive-summer-in-the-south/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://gchluxurygroup.com/?p=10672

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Best Hair Salon In Savannah: Our Current Faves https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/best-hair-salon-in-savannah-our-current-faves/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/?p=9854

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 5 Best Gyms In Savannah GA: A Savannah Relocation Guide Series https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/5-best-gyms-in-savannah-ga-a-relocation-guide-series/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/?p=9733

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Can You Buy A House With A Bad Credit Score? https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/buy-a-house-with-bad-credit-score/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/bad-credit-home-loans/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Tips On How To Make A Profit When Selling Your Home https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/how-to-make-a-profit-when-selling-your-home/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/3-tips-to-help-you-profit-from-the-sale-of-your-home/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 3 Reasons To Consider A Pre-Sale Home Inspection https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/a-pre-sale-home-inspection/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/3-reasons-to-consider-a-pre-marketing-home-inspection/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> How To Get To Know Your New Neighborhood? https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/how-to-get-to-know-your-new-neighborhood/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/what-to-pay-attention-to-in-a-neighborhood/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Highest Per Sq Ft Home for Sale on Tybee Island https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/price-per-sq-ft-tybee-island/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/?p=9385

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> How To Grow Plants In Your Condo: Condo Dwellers Hack! https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/how-to-grow-plants-in-your-condo/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/spring-and-summer-gardening-for-condo-dwellers/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Easy Tips On Early Spring Lawn Care https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/early-spring-lawn-care/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/your-6-step-early-spring-lawn-schedule/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> What Is An HOA: Get To Know The Basics https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/what-is-an-hoa/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/the-hoa-get-to-know-the-basics/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Pick A Project To Get A Head Start On Your Spring Home Sale https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/pick-a-project-to-get-a-head-start-on-your-spring-home-sale/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/pick-a-project-to-get-a-head-start-on-your-spring-home-sale/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Savannah, GA Real Estate Market – Jan 2022 https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/savannah-ga-real-estate-market-jan-2022/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/?p=9034

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> I Bought a MASTERS RENTAL in Augusta , GA and You Should Too! https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/i-bought-a-masters-rental-in-augusta-ga-and-you-should-too/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/i-bought-a-masters-rental-in-augusta-ga-and-you-should-too/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 2 Important Factors That Determine The Market Value Of A Home In Augusta, Ga https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/market-value-of-a-home-in-augusta/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/2-important-factors-that-determine-the-market-value-of-a-home/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 4 Things you MUST Know if You are Considering Buying a New Construction Home. https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/4-things-you-must-know-if-you-are-considering-buying-a-new-construction-home/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/4-things-you-must-know-if-you-are-considering-buying-a-new-construction-home/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 2022 Baby Nursery Trends https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/2022-baby-nursery-trends/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/2022-baby-nursery-trends/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> What’s A Conforming Loan? https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/whats-a-conforming-loan/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/whats-a-conforming-loan/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 5 Important House Hunting Tips When You Visit Savannah GA https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/5-important-house-hunting-tips-when-you-visit-savannah-ga/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/5-important-house-hunting-tips-when-you-visit-savannah-ga/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> What’s Behind Rising Home Prices? https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/whats-behind-rising-home-prices/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/whats-behind-rising-home-prices/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Think You Can’t Buy A Home? Think Again https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/think-you-cant-buy-a-home-think-again/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/think-you-cant-buy-a-home-think-again/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 5 Questions: Should I SELL or RENT my home? https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/5-questions-should-i-sell-or-rent-my-home/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/5-questions-should-i-sell-or-rent-my-home/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Clogged Drains? Check Out These DIY Fixes! https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/clogged-drains-check-out-these-diy-fixes/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/clogged-drains-check-out-these-diy-fixes/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Should You Use The Seller’s Agent When Buying A Home? https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/should-you-use-the-sellers-agent-when-buying-a-home/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/should-you-use-the-sellers-agent-when-buying-a-home/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Here are FOUR TIPS to HOMEOWNERSHIP! https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/here-are-four-tips-to-homeownership/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/here-are-four-tips-to-homeownership/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 3 Home Upgrades That Are Good For The Environment https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/3-home-upgrades-that-are-good-for-the-environment/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/3-home-upgrades-that-are-good-for-the-environment/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Selling Your House? Decluttering Can Pay Off Big With The Perfect Garage Sale https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/selling-your-house-decluttering-can-pay-off-big-with-the-perfect-garage-sale/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/selling-your-house-decluttering-can-pay-off-big-with-the-perfect-garage-sale/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Selling Your Home? How To Prepare It For The Photographer https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/selling-your-home-how-to-prepare-it-for-the-photographer/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/selling-your-home-how-to-prepare-it-for-the-photographer/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Get to Know SAVANNAH GA – The Historic District, Beaches, and ‘Burbs https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/get-to-know-savannah-ga-the-historic-district-beaches-and-burbs/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/get-to-know-savannah-ga-the-historic-district-beaches-and-burbs/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> How To Choose Your Perfect Neighborhood https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/how-to-choose-your-perfect-neighborhood/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/how-to-choose-your-perfect-neighborhood/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Moving Into A New Home? THIS WILL SAVE YOU! https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/moving-into-a-new-home-this-will-save-you/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/moving-into-a-new-home-this-will-save-you/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> What Are Loan Origination Fees? https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/what-are-loan-origination-fees/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/what-are-loan-origination-fees/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> The Home Inspection: Which Repairs Are Mandatory? https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/the-home-inspection-which-repairs-are-mandatory/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/the-home-inspection-which-repairs-are-mandatory/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Buying a home in 2022? Don’t make THESE mistakes! https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/buying-a-home-in-2022-dont-make-these-mistakes/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/buying-a-home-in-2022-dont-make-these-mistakes/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> The Gardening Season Starts Now! https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/the-gardening-season-starts-now/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/the-gardening-season-starts-now/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Retiring? Sell That House And Buy A Condo https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/retiring-sell-that-house-and-buy-a-condo/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/retiring-sell-that-house-and-buy-a-condo/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Budget-Friendly Home Security Tips https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/budget-friendly-home-security-tips/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/budget-friendly-home-security-tips/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> What To Expect In The 2022 Housing Market https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/what-to-expect-in-the-2022-housing-market/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/what-to-expect-in-the-2022-housing-market/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Spending Christmas in Atlanta? 3 Great Places to See! https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/spending-christmas-in-atlanta-3-great-places-to-see/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/spending-christmas-in-atlanta-3-great-places-to-see/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> How To Handle A Pet Emergency When You Can’t Afford It https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/how-to-handle-a-pet-emergency-when-you-cant-afford-it/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/how-to-handle-a-pet-emergency-when-you-cant-afford-it/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Don’t Go House Hunting Without A Wish List https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/dont-go-house-hunting-without-a-wish-list/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/dont-go-house-hunting-without-a-wish-list/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Unboxing SAVANNAH, GA – Hurricanes, Gators, and Ghosts https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/unboxing-savannah-ga/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/unboxing-savannah-ga-hurricanes-gators-and-ghosts/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Outside Inspection Before Buying A House: House-Hunting Tips https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/outside-inspection-before-buying-a-house-house-hunting-tips/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/house-hunting-what-to-inspect-outside-that-home-you-have-your-eye-on/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Dealing With Mother Nature’s Aftermath https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/dealing-with-mother-natures-aftermath/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/dealing-with-mother-natures-aftermath/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> How To Sell A House During A Divorce https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/how-to-sell-a-house-during-a-divorce/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/how-to-sell-a-house-during-a-divorce/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> LIVESTREAM: ATL vs SAV Market Updates https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/livestream-atl-vs-sav-market-updates/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/livestream-atl-vs-sav-market-updates/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> How NOT to Virtual Tour Part 3 – #SHORTS https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/how-not-to-virtual-tour-part-3-shorts/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/how-not-to-virtual-tour-part-3-shorts/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 4 Ways To Save Money On Insurance When You Buy A Home https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/4-ways-to-save-money-on-insurance-when-you-buy-a-home/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/4-ways-to-save-money-on-insurance-when-you-buy-a-home/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> How Does a Realtor Get Paid? The Answer May SURPRISE You! https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/how-does-a-realtor-get-paid-the-answer-may-surprise-you/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/how-does-a-realtor-get-paid-the-answer-may-surprise-you/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 5 Hot Features Home Sellers Frequently Forget To Mention https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/5-hot-features-home-sellers-frequently-forget-to-mention/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/5-hot-features-home-sellers-frequently-forget-to-mention/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Thankful for YOU!! https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/thankful-for-you/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/thankful-for-you/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> What You Need To Know About Home Generators https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-home-generators/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-home-generators/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> How NOT to get fired as a client? #SHORTS https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/how-not-to-get-fired-as-a-client-shorts/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/how-not-to-get-fired-as-a-client-shorts/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 7 Ways To Protect Your Privacy While Your Home Is On The Market https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/7-ways-to-protect-your-privacy-while-your-home-is-on-the-market/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/7-ways-to-protect-your-privacy-while-your-home-is-on-the-market/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> What is going on with this real estate market??? {Q4 2021} https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/what-is-going-on-with-this-real-estate-market-q4-2021/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/what-is-going-on-with-this-real-estate-market-q4-2021/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 3 Plants That Will Bloom Indoors For You In Fall And Winter https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/3-plants-that-will-bloom-indoors-for-you-in-fall-and-winter/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/3-plants-that-will-bloom-indoors-for-you-in-fall-and-winter/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Got the Clear to Close? Here’s What Happens at a Closing! https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/got-the-clear-to-close-heres-what-happens-at-a-closing/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/got-the-clear-to-close-heres-what-happens-at-a-closing/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Don’t Let Cosmetics Keep You From The Home Of Your Dreams https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/dont-let-cosmetics-keep-you-from-the-home-of-your-dreams/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/dont-let-cosmetics-keep-you-from-the-home-of-your-dreams/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> How NOT to Virtual Tour Part 2 – #SHORTS https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/how-not-to-virtual-tour-part-2-shorts/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/how-not-to-virtual-tour-part-2-shorts/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> It’s The Perfect Time To Weatherproof Those Windows https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/its-the-perfect-time-to-weatherproof-those-windows/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/its-the-perfect-time-to-weatherproof-those-windows/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> What does $1Million in Bluffton, SC look like? https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/what-does-1million-in-bluffton-sc-look-like/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/what-does-1million-in-bluffton-sc-look-like/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Use Your VA Benefits To Purchase A Home https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/use-your-va-benefits-to-purchase-a-home/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/use-your-va-benefits-to-purchase-a-home/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> 2 Surprising Things That Boost Home Values https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/2-surprising-things-that-boost-home-values/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/2-surprising-things-that-boost-home-values/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> What a $450k Home ACTUALLY Looks Like in Cobb County, GA https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/what-a-450k-home-actually-looks-like-in-cobb-county-ga/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/what-a-450k-home-actually-looks-like-in-cobb-county-ga/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Yes, You Can Love It AND Leave It https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/yes-you-can-love-it-and-leave-it/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/yes-you-can-love-it-and-leave-it/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Things to Know when Moving from California to Georgia https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/things-to-know-when-moving-from-california-to-georgia/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/things-to-know-when-moving-from-california-to-georgia/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Creepy Movies To Get You In The Halloween Mood https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/creepy-movies-to-get-you-in-the-halloween-mood/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/creepy-movies-to-get-you-in-the-halloween-mood/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Mill Creek at Cypress Ridge Bluffton SC Tour https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/mill-creek-at-cypress-ridge-bluffton-sc-tour/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/mill-creek-at-cypress-ridge-bluffton-sc-tour/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

]]> Don’t Believe These 2 Common Mortgage Myths https://gchluxurygroup.com/real-estate-blog/dont-believe-these-2-common-mortgage-myths/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:34:37 +0000 Karin Carr https://georgiacoasthomes.com/real-estate-blog/dont-believe-these-2-common-mortgage-myths/

"How's the market?"

This is probably the most often asked question of any real estate agent in the world. Everyone wants to know what's happening in their market, and understandably so!

In the last two years, since February 2020, the average sales price in Savannah has gone up considerably. In fact, in Savannah alone the median home price has increased 22.85% in the last 24 months. And that doesn't include Bryan and Effingham Counties, or even Pooler.

Snapshot of the median home prices in Savannah between 2/2020 and 2/2022.

Savannah GA Home Prices

The Savannah GA real estate market saw home prices go up for numerous reasons.

1: Since mid 2020, people realized they could work from home. That meant they could work remotely, not just 10 miles from the office. So people left cold weather, densely populated areas and flocked to the south. In 2021 Savannah was #8 on the list of cities people moved to to escape the weather and... well, you know.

2: Buyer demand. With interests rate still ridiculously low, buyers decided that if they were going to be stuck in their homes for extended periods of time, they should at least love where they live. That's what my family and I decided. We loved our new construction home with a neighborhood pool and tons of kids for ours to play with. But we wanted to park our RV on the property, have chickens, and have fewer rules regarding what we were and were not allowed to do to our home. So we moved a few miles away out into the country and now we have a little urban farm that we adore!

The average home price has jumped to $294,000 and the Savannah, GA real estate market is loving the increased home prices. If your home is in Bryan or Effingham Counties, we'd be happy to tell you what's happening in these areas too. Just ask.

3: Overall cost of living. Savannah is still very affordable compared to other small cities, and especially compared to coastal areas. You want to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Naples, San Diego, or Myrtle Beach? You're going to pay a LOT more for the same house as you would in Savannah. This, along with jobs from major employers such as the Port Authority, SCAD, and Gulfstream attracted a lot of new residents to the Savannah GA real estate market.

But interest rates have finally started to go up. After years and years of having historically low interest rates, we have finally seen them in the 4% range for the first time in ages. Which means buyer activity will probably start to slow down.

Will it come to a screeching halt? I doubt it. I was a working REALTOR® in 2006 - 2012 and the only homes I sold were bank foreclosures. I do NOT expect that to happen again because the softening of the market is not due to people who can't pay their mortgage, or got into subprime loans. But a buyer who was on the fence about buying at a 3.5% interest rate may decide to keep renting at a 4.5% rate.

This is not necessarily a bad thing. This means that as a home seller, you might get 10 offers instead of 37. And the buyers may be more solid than the ones who got preapproved but only have $1000 in reserves.

But I do expect the market to slow down. So if you have thought about selling your home, this may be exactly the right time. It's February 2022 and buyers come out of the woodwork in the spring, but by fall of 2022 who knows where the interest rates will be? I've heard rumblings of the Feds raising rates four times this year alone.

We have so many great resources to help you sell your home quickly and for the biggest profit possible. Schedule a time to talk to one of our experienced agents and let's sell your home while it's still easy!

What's My Home Worth?

About the Author: The article above was provided by Karin Carr, an authority on Savannah area real estate and a leader in the field of real estate blogging and vlogging.  Karin has helped literally helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes since 2005.  

Looking to buy a home in the Savannah area?  Check out our virtual reality home buying program.  It’s free of charge and will save you a ton of time and gas money!

Looking to sell?  We use the latest technology to get our clients’ homes sold quickly and for as much money as possible.  

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