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Important Things to Know Before Building a Custom Home

Posted by MOLLY J. McMAHAN on August 26, 2022 in  uncategorized
There is something about planning the design and choosing the elevation of a custom home that sparks the imagination. After all, it is the closest many people will come to ever living in their dream home.  However, bringing the dream to life requires a lot more work and sacrifice than many people anticipate. From ensuring energy efficiency while guaranteeing aesthetics to creating a durable home that also provides versatility, there is a lot that must be taken into consideration to get the home just the way ... read more
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Mid-Year Update for 2022

Posted by MOLLY J. McMAHAN on June 28, 2022 in  Hot market
Over the past months there has been a seller’s market, however, according to a recent Coldwell Banker survey, 46% of American homeowners are not sure of the current value of their home.  Knowing the value of your home can be challenging in this market with over 120 months of consecutive year-over -year increases (the longest streak on record).  The National Association of Realtors also reports existing home prices were up 14.8% over 2021. While we are no longer seeing 1 or 2 days on market, 88% of h... read more
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Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Home Buyer

Buying a home is a really exciting process
Posted by MOLLY J. McMAHAN on May 26, 2022 in  uncategorized
Buying a home is a really exciting process, but it can also be a difficult exercise in compromise. You start thinking about all the different things you want for this house - how you want it to look, what you want to be able to do here, the kind of furniture you want to buy. But do your wants and needs overlap? Too often, we get blinded by what we want and don’t stop to think about what we truly need. Especially when you’re on a budget and your wants and needs don’t align, you need to make some t... read more
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Can Relocating Help With Grief?

Posted by MOLLY J. McMAHAN on February 11, 2022 in  uncategorized
Image via Pexels Grieving the loss of a loved one can sometimes linger, making us feel stagnant and wondering if we'll ever truly move on. For some, a change of scenery may be just the push you need to process your grief and get yourself back into the present. If your current location is filled with bittersweet memories and you're spending an inordinate amount of time managing your stress, moving to a new town can remove the constant reminder of their absence. To make this transition seamless, there are several fa... read more
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4 Tips and Advice for Staging a Luxury Home

Posted by Coldwell Banker McMahan Co on August 26, 2021 in  Your Home
Staging a home makes a big impression on buyers and buyer’s agents alike, generating more excitement and enthusiasm for the home and making a sale that much more likely. Potential buyers will likely be looking for a few specific characteristics in a home, so if you’re looking to sell your luxury home here’s how to stage it.  1. Use Neutral Colors Making use of neutral colors in furniture, towels, comforters, and walls provides a clean canvas for you to accentuate other colors. It also hig... read more
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