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Though the thermometers in Atlanta may not show much of a difference between summer and autumn yet, festive fall activities in the city will allow you to experience the seasonal changes and to keep busy during the fun holiday months ahead. SPECIAL EVENTS are planned throughout the upcoming fall months. When you have free time [...]

Even in a slow market, people buy homes. Whether due to relocation or life changes or something else, they need to find places to live. It’s just that in a slower market, there are fewer buyers buying, meaning there are plenty of homes for them to choose from. Available buyers can choose from the cream of the crop, usually at affordable prices.

So what does this mean for you as a seller? Simply put, it’s not enough to stick a sign in the front yard and continue life as normal.

Essentially, selling in a slow market is all about outshining the competition. [..more..]

There’s no doubt that we’re in a rough housing market right now: there are a lot of houses for sale, many of which are in foreclosure, and not enough qualified buyers to buy them. But are we in a recession or, worse: Is the economy heading towards a return to the Great Depression? Not exactly, say experts [...]

To many people, the fall season brings about thoughts of cool, crisp breezes and scattered showers. However, the best part about living in Florida during autumn is that you get to experience bonfires, Halloween and many other fall-like activities, all while enjoying the 70-80 degree temperatures. While it may not be hot enough to spend [...]

This autumn, don’t stay cooped up inside your home just because you don’t know what else to do! Every city offers endless opportunities for fun, even when summer comes to an end. To prove it, the Buy Owner Blog will be featuring a Local Fall Events entry for each major city that we cover. This [...]

“I chose Buy Owner to save money. Since I hadn’t sold a home since the 1980s, I wanted some help without having to pay Realtor commissions. With Buy Owner, the phone service was excellent. When I called to make some changes to my ad, everyone I encountered was extremely helpful. The changes were made promptly and to my specifications. In comparison to a Realtor, I definitely saved money.”

Greg, Evanston, IL
September 2008

When looking for a new home, do you cross off houses because it’s hard to imagine what to do with extra space? Perhaps it’s time to lose that viewpoint and realize that a blessing has been bestowed upon you! Don’t leave the spare space empty and definitely don’t fall into the common rut of using [...]

Whether you’re currently in the market for a new home, looking to sell the one you live in or very comfortable in your current place, one thing’s for sure: you’ll want to think about resale value.

Resale value, a frequent buzzword in the real estate market, simply refers to the ability of a property to be resold after being purchased. When people discuss this factor, they’re looking at probabilities and future conditions, some of which are predictable and some of which are not. Take, for example, neighborhood. There can be indications of what direction a neighborhood is heading (i.e., lots of new, affluent developments may hint at rising value), but some changes come without expectation: the local school system gets featured as a top district five years from now (value up) or crime/violence increases throughout the area (value down).

So what you want to focus on, in terms of making your home’s resale value its strongest, are the factors within your control. There are some characteristics that will, generally speaking, may a home appeal to a greater pool of buyers. Knowing what these characteristics are can help you know what your home (or your potential new home) has to offer. (…more…)

In our blogs here at Buy Owner, we’ve said time and time again that the way you present your house determines how potential buyers will react to it. And common advice tells you one way to do this is to add greenery in or around your home.

If you’re like most people, you may be thinking you don’t have time or luck keeping plants alive. Don’t worry! There are many easy-care plants that won’t require extensive upkeep! Your house will still contain a homey atmosphere without daily plant labor being added to your already busy schedule. (… more …)

Have you ever noticed how trends in home decorating tend to imitate fashion trends? This idea is evident in the recent surge of safari-inspired fashion. First seen in full force on the spring runways, the safari trend quickly moved from khaki dresses and raffia belts to zebra-print rugs and bamboo place mats. Let’s take a [...]