Home Buyer Advice

6 Reasons to Purchase Augusta Real Estate in 2016

January 21, 2016

Is buying a new home on your list of New Year’s resolutions? If so, get ready. There are several reasons why 2016 is shaping up to be a big home buying year, especially for first-time homebuyers. Millennials now represent a majority of the home buying market, and a whopping 68%

Brand New Homes Vs Resale Homes in Augusta, GA

November 30, 2015

Interested in a brand new home in Augusta, Georgia? Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beazley, REALTORS® has you covered. Over the course of 40+ years, we’ve made thousands of happy homeowners by helping them find the right new home in the perfect new home neighborhood. Many of these home buyers come to

It’s Fall Y’all. Landscaping Tricks and Treats

October 30, 2015

In between scorching summer and chilly winter, is fall, the season when everything starts to cool off. Nighttime arrives sooner, there is a nip in the air, and most vegetation comes to a standstill. It is also that beautiful time of the year homeowners get to sit back and enjoy

8 Mistakes to Avoid When Waiting for your Mortgage Settlement

September 25, 2015

Congratulations! You have been approved for a mortgage. But not so fast. Before you apply for that credit card at your nearest home improvement store, or buy that dream car for your future driveway, think about this. Your lender will recheck your credit profile just prior to your settlement as

Housing Demand Is Up: Pending Sales Increase for 3 Consecutive Months

May 29, 2015

Pending sales have been increasing for three consecutive months, remaining at their highest level since June 2013, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Here in the South, pending home sales have increased 4 percent, which if the trend continues will have a significant impact on the home buying community.

Most Common Retiree Real Estate Blunders

March 24, 2015

Ahhhhh retirement. When you stop living at work and start working at living. Heading into retirement is a wonderful milestone. Time to relax, take seven day weekends, and finally enjoy the fruits of your labor… such as your home. But wait! Not so fast! Whether it is downsizing, relocating, or

Prudential Beazley Real Estate Announces Their HomeBuyer Workshop in Hephzibah, GA

January 12, 2015

Have you ever been plagued, confused, or overwhelmed by the home buying process? Have you been putting off the purchase of your dream home because you don’t know where to begin?   Have no fear. The professionals at Prudential Beazley Real Estate have made it possible to learn everything you

How Changes to the Credit Scoring System Could Impact You

September 19, 2014

FICO scores are the most widely used credit scoring formula in the US. (Boomberg) An estimated 90% of all credit loan decisions (such as issuing a credit card or setting an interest rate on a home loan) are processed using this system, leading it to have a dramatic effect on

8 Areas Where a Second Home Inspection Counts

August 29, 2014

When inspection day finally arrives, make it an adventure! Take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with your home one cranny at a time and explore every inch without hesitation. Climb into your attic, turn on the faucets, and run all the showers.  Leave no stone unturned.  If it doesn’t all