The Thom And Ray Team

Part of our daily life is managing all that goes on with with either the listing of a home or condominium, or, the sale of one! Many things we do....we just do....and we are now making a point to let our clients know about all those "to-do" lists we have!

Congratulations to Wesley and the whole Jim Ellis Hyundai Team on the ground breaking of their new dealership on Peachtree Blvd in Chamblee. As a long time Hyundai customer ( I'm on my third one!) looking forward to this new facility!

Our New Location | Jim Ellis Hyundai Construction has begun on the new facility for Jim Ellis Hyundai Atlanta at the site that was previously home to Jim Ellis Volkswagen of Chamblee. After

Some people are a bit lacking on the "sense of pride" in areas I drive through!

Buyers Value Curb Appeal Above All Else When Searching for a Home, New Survey Says There are a lot of factors that go into finding the right home, like location, cost, and functionality. But a new survey revealed that curb appeal, like yard size and exterior paint color, is the one thing buyers prioritize above the rest when searching for a home.

The median sales price of an Atlanta home hit $385,250 in January, up 7% year over year and 0.9% month over month. The pace of sales, meanwhile, continued to slow.

By unit, home sales fell 23.2% month over month and .6% year over year to 3,074 properties, Georgia MLS reported, citing its 12-county Housing Market Snapshot. By dollar volume, sales came in at $1.41 billion, down 25.2% from $1.89 billion in December but up 9.3% from $1.29 billion in January 2023.

At the same time, new listings surged 56.2% month over month and 9.9% year over year to 6,673. Active listings, meanwhile, were down 2.4% on a monthly basis but up 6.2% on a yearly one, at 11,118.

Georgia MLS’ 12-county report includes Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale counties.

I mean really? Who knew?

Your Monday Motivation! Make it a great week everyone!

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It's not January, 2022...or even June, 2022. The market has shifted and we need to adapt.

Why Is My Home Not Being Shown Multiple Times Per Week? Home showings are down across Atlanta. This number is backed by the sharp decrease in new loan applications and fewer closings.

Probably not tacos on all those days but certainly real estate!

We understand...you need a place to move TO before you can sell your home! But if you do have a place....maybe you are headed to that second home full time, or even moving out-of-state, We are here to help YOU be one of those that gets top dollar for your home!

More Than Half of Homes Sold in April Sold for Above the Listing Price We’re in the midst of a huge demand for homes—and that demand translates to sellers fetching higher prices for their homes. According to

A recession DOES NOT EQUAL a housing crisis.

The One Thing Every Homeowner Needs To Know About a Recession A recession does not equal a housing crisis. That’s the one thing that every homeowner today needs to know. Everywhere you look, experts are warning we could be heading toward a recession, and if true, an economic slowdown doesn’t mean homes will lose value.

IPA Brokers $23.2M Sale of Doraville Plaza Shopping Center in Metro Atlanta DORAVILLE, GA. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the $23.2 million sale of Doraville Plaza, a 190,167-square-foot shopping center in Doraville. The Burlington-anchored […]

Well....if you have been to Nevada..there is a bit of dry land there!

The ever-growing world of GATech here in Atlanta!

Multifamily Tower, Life Science Hub Breaks Ground Adjacent Georgia Tech | What Now Atlanta Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a national commercial real estate developer and investor, its residential subsidiary, High Street Residential (HSR), and Georgia...

A Key To Building Wealth Is Homeownership The link between financial security and homeownership is especially important today as inflation rises. But many people may not realize just how much owning a home contributes to your overall net worth. As Leslie Rouda Smith, President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says:

Soooo excited about FOUR new listings we have coming to market in the next 3 weeks!

We are here to help all kinds of Buyers find just the right place to call home. If you have decided that that rent check would be better spent on a mortgage...then let's have a cup of coffee and chat!

Single Women Increasingly Are Buying Homes Solo | Bankrate Demographic trend in housing market: Single women opt for house first, spouse maybe later.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Buyers have to be ready to compete in today’s sellers’ market. One of the best strategies is to partner with an agent so you can plan ahead and be ready to act when you’ve found a home that checks all your boxes. DM me so you have a trusted real estate advisor on your side.

The Thom And Ray Team and Thomas Ramon Group are affiliated with Palmer House Properties, owned by HomeSmart. And we just got a bit bigger!

HomeSmart Acquires Houston’s Champions Real Estate Group, Brings Network to Nearly 25,000 Agents HomeSmart has acquired Houston-based brokerage Champions Real Estate Group and its more than 1,800 agents, the company announced today. Champions

Did your Thanksgiving conversations turn to you buying a home? Maybe Mom and Dad are going to help with a down payment? We are here to help you make buying your first home as hassle free as possible!

In Your 20s and Thinking About Buying a Home? Here’s What You Need to Know According to research from realtor.com, more than 70 percent of Gen Z plan to buy a home at some point in the future. And for many, that future is quickly approaching—with 43 percent planning to buy a home in the next five years and 45 percent actively saving for their home purchase. But buying a ...

WOW! The view from this home is simply amazing! See all the way to Mercedes Benz Stadium! Open, 1 bedroom floor plan with hardwoods in living and kitchen! Stainless appliance package and great washer/dryer remain! $239,000! Ready for you!
Thom Abbott, Thomas Ramon Group @ PalmerHouse Properties 770.713.1505