Interesting....

Five years ago, Atlanta real estate was at its lowest point with over 100,000 homes flooding the market, reducing home values and creating a buyer’s market. However, Atlanta’s real estate market has been steadily improving and, five years since the worst of the depression, it has transformed from...

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I'm keeping up with the Online Home Search Trend by becoming a Featured Realtor on Trulia.com. Want to help? I'm soliciting recommendations - please feel free to post yours here or send me an email sstovall@youneedresults.com, thanks fans!!

Enough buyers begin their searches on a digital device these days that the information you present online about yourself and the properties you represent will be the first impression you make on potential clients.

http://www.realtor.org/articles/what-do-home-buyers-value-most-when-looking-for-a-home-online

Single women have made up between 16 and 22 percent of homebuyers. Does that surprise you? You go girl!

Even though it's tough to purchase your own home in this economy, single women are making it work. After married couples, they're the largest...

http://www.npr.org/2013/04/22/176837073/moving-out-and-buying-in-single-ladies-emerge-as-homeowners

WOW! March home sales in metro Atlanta increased 26.7% compared to February 2013!! Ready to get moving?

The ABR Market Brief is designed to offer an overview of the Atlanta residential market by providing a synopsis of sales, home prices and foreclosures. Covers 11 counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Paulding.

http://abr.org/Resource-Center/abr-market-brief/news-page.aspx?ItemPath=%2FGlobal%2FPublications%2Fbrief%2F2013-03

Trying to lighten up a kitchen (whether selling or buying)? Try refacing your kitchen with white and glass - both GREAT reflectors of light!

Lighten up in the kitchen with see-through or glossy panes that bounce the sun's rays or show you've got nothing to hide

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I love when my clients give me kudos - "Thank you, Sarah Stovall, for your help and for being the best real estate agent (and friend) ever! Anyone selling or buying a home in Atlanta - you need to use Sarah... she is AWESOME!" -Julie Eichner

Sarah Stovall, Realtor - Century 21 Results Realty Services I love when my clients give me kudos - "Thank you, Sarah Stovall, for your help and for being the best real estate agent (and friend) ever! Anyone selling or buying a home in Atlanta - you need to use Sarah... she is AWESOME!" -Julie Eichner

The percentage of home renters is at it's highest level in over a decade - this poll siting 34%. Is an investment property in your future? Let's talk about it!

While U.S. homeowners are most likely to say they bought for the investment benefit, with 16% saying so, nearly as many say it was just because...

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Check out my listings on Trulia and let me know what you think! This home has been completely remodeled, take a look!!

Check out this Single-Family Home: $439,900 5 br 5 ba 2,742 sqft in Alpharetta. One word Fabulous! Newly renovated from top to bottom! Kitchen has stainless steel appliances , granite counter tops, Island. Master bath has been completely renovated! Travertine Floors, newly tiled shower , BRAND NEW...

http://www.trulia.com/property/3112686388-10040-Twingate-Dr-Alpharetta-GA-30022

One of the many reasons to love Atlanta - outdoor concerts!

http://knowatlanta.blogspot.com/2013/04/concerts-in-garden-returns.html

Planning to join the national open house this weekend? Remember to be on your best behavior :-)

Master the dos and don'ts of house hunting | HGTV FrontDoor

http://www.frontdoor.com/real-estate/a-buyers-guide-to-open-house-etiquette

Thinking of selling your home this spring? Here is a handy checklist to get you started.

Selling a home? Home staging will help you sell quickly and for top dollar. Use this handy checklist from FrontDoor.com to prepare your home for potential buyers. | HGTV FrontDoor

http://www.frontdoor.com/real-estate/the-ultimate-staging-guide-checklist

A few things to consider when looking for your new home: Have you found a home you can see your family growing in for a decade or more? Do you love the neighborhood and the people in it? Are there plenty of job opportunities within commuting distance? Experts are saying that you should plan to be in your home for at least 10 years, what are your feelings on the topic?

LivingNavigate the New Rules of Real Estate April 13, 2013 – 6:00 AM – 0 CommentsBy Kate RockwoodContributor More by KateReal Estate Rules: Old vs. NewJoe Zeff DesignAfter taking a beating during the Great Recession, the housing market is finally staggering back to its feet—but millions of Americans...

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The BIG question: renovate or relocate? Consult your realtor before making this decision on your own. I am always here to help and only a phone call away! 678-427-1999

Now that property values are recovering and the economy's on the upswing, homeowners are once again considering whether to renovate or relocate in a new house.

http://money.cnn.com/2013/04/01/real_estate/renovate-relocate.moneymag/index.html

Question of the day: how heavily does a "view" weigh in your home purchase must-have list? Here in northern suburbs we have mountain, lake, and river views. Share your stories!

Sarah Stovall, Realtor - Century 21 Results Realty Services Question of the day: how heavily does a "view" weigh in your home purchase must-have list? Here in northern suburbs we have mountain, lake, and river views. Share your stories!

Please read this article if you are in the market to buy a house. Lighting plays a huge role in the mood of your home. My featured listing at 1830 Highgrove Club Alpharetta, GA 30004 has an amazing wall of windows on the back of the home = abundant light to brighten any mood!

Consider windows, skylights and the sun in any potential home, lest you end up facing down the dark

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We all could use a few tips on keeping our home in top shape. Here's the short list:

The home building industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, just as many families may be thinking about buying a newly-constructed home or...

http://www.leadertelegram.com/features/home_garden/article_dd0ff82f-888f-54dd-b96c-d45279ff0e93.html

Knowing what to offer is crucial in today's market. Take the guess work out of it and let me handle it for you (that's why they pay me the big bucks)! http://www.kcmblog.com/2013/03/28/should-your-buyers-increase-their-offer/

Limited inventory and a very strong demand for housing has created an environment where bidding wars are commonplace in today’s real estate market. Homes priced properly are getting multiple offers within a short time of coming to market. This brings

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All indicators reflect the housing market will continue to rebound along with home prices. Don't believe me? Check out the stats from the WSJ....

Many housing analysts underestimated the severity of the home price crash when the downturn began seven years ago. Now, many are racing to keep up with the current rebound.

http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2013/03/27/home-prices-seen-making-stronger-gains-in-2013/

Do investors still have the upper hand when it comes to buying real estate? Three words: cash is king.

One big question about the sustainability of the housing recovery is whether it’s being driven by owner-occupants — the people who live in the...

http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/27/investors-vs-occupants-in-the-housing-recovery/

Increasing rental prices may drive GenY to buy. What are they looking for? Technology and flexible space.

Housing industry, brace yourself: The Millennials are moving in.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/03/28/millennials-dream-of-owning-a-home-stalled-but-not-dead/2029379/