2019-A Look Ahead
The real estate industry moves from ‘buyers market’ to ‘sellers market’ frequently and usually without much fanfare. A market shift, even a slight one, requires a change in mindset.
Add your rent to your credit report? Yes, you can!
Why Building Your Credit History Is Important If you have ever tried to apply for a credit card, a car loan or other major purchase and been denied because you have no credit history, you know how important having credit can be. A credit history is a necessity in today’s economy. Yet, how do you … Read More
One of our sold listings is going to be famous!
One of our sold listings is going to be famous! Earlier this year we listed the home of Leita Cobb located at 149 S. Georgia Avenue in Winterville, Georgia. A Victorian farmhouse in the center of town, the home was built circa 1866 by John Winter and his brother, Christopher Winter, both of whom had … Read More
What about the OTHER Dawgs?
We have a phenomenal football team here in Athens, but you knew that, right? I mean, what is fall without #SaturdayinAthens, the traffic, the tailgating, and of course, calling the Dawgs? You would think that is all UGA Athletics has to offer! But that would be a big mistake! In fact, this fall, … Read More
Real Estate 101
Schools back is back in full swing in the Athens area! For most people school bus yellow is our new favorite color, downtown is now impossible to navigate (or park), and homework is back on our daily agenda. Athens and the surrounding area provide a multitude of fantastic educational opportunities for its residents. From an award-winning … Read More
Will Rock for Food
Almost every Realtor has their pet project, their passion, their community service, their outlet for volunteering and giving back to the community. While some agents incorporate their philanthropy into their business model & their marketing, most support their community without calling attention to it. At Trifecta Real Estate Advisors, has long been a supporter of women’s education, … Read More
Listing your Home & The MLS
My house is in the MLS, so we are good, right? Well, maybe. Say your friend is a Realtor in Atlanta, and you want to use him or her to list your home. No problem right? As licensed agents, we are able to buy and sell within the State of Georgia, so it should be simple. … Read More
Can you register for a new home?
June is wedding season and with weddings come gifts and registries. Etiquette has changed over the years and many brides and grooms have requested cash or down payment contributions for their first home as part of their wedding registry. How does this type of thing work? Is it considered tacky or rude? What are the … Read More
It’s summer, summer, summertime!
It is just about summer here in Athens and that means we get the city back! The students have gone home and now we get to enjoy our favorite watering holes, restaurants and our general activities without much fuss. Life gets a little bit slower, a little more relaxed, and a little less crowded. So … Read More
Can You Stop Paying your Private Mortgage Insurance? Maybe!
First things first, what is PMI anyway? PMI or Private Mortgage Insurance is a type of mortgage insurance designed specifically to protect the lender in case of default. It is paid as an upfront cost, a monthly premium, or a combination of the two, and your lender will tell you all of the … Read More