It’s fun! It’s exciting! It’s important to take everything with a grain of salt! Article by HouseLogic Oh, let’s just admit it, shall we? Browsing for homes online is a window shopper’s Shangri-La. The elegantly decorated rooms, the sculpted gardens, the colorful front doors that just pop with those “come hither” hues. Browser beware, though: […]

January 31, 2023

What You Should Really Know About Browsing For Homes Online

Are you patient? Do you have deep pockets? Are you unwilling to compromise? Building a home might be the right choice for you. Would you like a home in move-in condition? Do you like to save money? Would you be happy to compromise on less important items when house shopping? Buying an existing home might […]

January 27, 2023

Buying vs. Building: Which Is Right For You?

Article by: Houselogic The ultimate timeline ensures the smoothest of transitions. A real yard. Closets bigger than your average microwave. The freedom to decorate however you darn well please! Making the switch from renting to owning is exhilarating, but many rookie homebuyers find the process trickier to navigate than they expected. This is why we created our […]

January 24, 2023

Buy Your First Home In A Year: A Step By Step Guide

A preapproval letter is a statement from a lender that the lender has reviewed the buyer(s) income, debts, credit, and finances. This statement also will explain the type of loan the buyer would be obtaining, details of the loan like rate and term, and any other conditions that the lender might require for buyer(s) to […]

January 20, 2023

Why You Need A Pre-Approval Letter

CENTURY 21 Prime South takes pride in helping you find your perfect home in the greater Chattanooga area. We love our work. Taking the time to do the things you love with friends and family, adding personal decorative touches, and having regular gatherings are great ways to feel more comfortable in your new lodgings. Here […]

January 18, 2023

Tips For Making Your New Construction Home Feel Like Home

Check out this large home on a beautiful homesite just outside the city limits. The kitchen and baths are freshly remodeled and the rest of the home has many updates as well. The house feels brand new with new stainless appliances, light fixtures, doors, trim, LVP waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring and fresh new paint […]

January 17, 2023

New Listing In Cleveland!

With mortgage rates hitting 6% or more, lenders and sellers are getting creative to keep buyers in the market. One answer is a 2/1 Buydown program allowing borrowers to reduce initial mortgage payments to affordable levels.  HOW DOES A 2/1 RATE BUYDOWN WORK? Generally speaking, a buydown program is a type of financing offer to […]

January 13, 2023

2/1 Buydown Program Can Make A Big Difference

Who wins and who loses with the Fed interest rate hikes?  The interest rate changes are an attempt to combat the serious inflation affecting the United States. However, even if the economy responds positively to the change, the increase will create losers and winners in areas like real estate and the financial markets. Losers: Home […]

January 10, 2023

WHO WINS AND WHO LOSES WHEN RATES INCREASE? 

Happy New Year! We’re seeing some interesting trend lines moving into 2023. Currently the number of available listings has dropped from over 2,000 to slightly under that number. Because of the holidays and mortgage rate increases this isn’t surprising and we expect this number will increase over the next few months. Also, the days a […]

January 5, 2023

Chattanooga Market Summary – December

Trending: 10 home features that have fallen out of favor:1. Bold color schemes2. Industrial-style kitchens3. Kitchen islands4. Granite countertops5. TVs in the kitchen6. Over-the-stove microwaves7. Raised-panel cabinets8. Wall-to-wall carpet9. Distressed wood walls10. Mediterranean-inspired suburban McMansions

January 3, 2023

10 Home Features That Have Fallen Out Of Favor