Drew Dahlsten - Realtor

The food was really good, but the company was better 😊
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It's been so cold out the last few days that being outside has just not been a realistic way to fill the time. So if you need some ideas of things to do with your friends and family (maybe some ideas for New Years?!) then check out this video I made with some of my recommendations of the best board and card games to play this winter season!

My BEST Board & Card Games for this Winter! Need an indoor activity during the holiday season and into the winter beyond? Here are some recommendations I have for board and card games for beginners to ...

Do you have questions or concerns about the process of selling your home? Then you should download my FREE book that's all about selling your home and the processes involved. And if the 106 pages in the book aren't enough information for you, you can always reach out to me with any additional questions. Go get your FREE copy now!

https://drewdahlsten.book.live/biz-card-book

🚽 Found this today as I was looking at houses. This is super weird, right? It’s not just me that feels uncomfortable looking at this?

It may not have a private dock on the lake, but you also couldn't find this much house at this price if it did! This home DOES have 30 feet of frontage on the lake and almost 2000 sq ft of living space AND an unfinished basement (stubbed for a bathroom!), and is listed under $500k! Oh, and did I mention there is also no HOA? Lake life is calling your name!

To get more details (current pricing and photos) about this property text the code "Deer" to 404-969-4670

This 5 bed home in the Windrush community in Buford has all the square footage you could need, including a full in-law suite with separate kitchen! Located minutes from Lake Lanier, the Mall of Georgia, and downtown Buford, you'll want to check out this home!

To get more details (current pricing and photos) about this property you can visit https://drewdahlsten.exprealty.com/details.php?mls=86&mlsid=10097095

OR you can text the code "Windrush" to 620-717-3587.

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This 5 bed, 3 bath home has over 3200 square feet for under $500k. Located in the swim and tennis community of Heritage at Jefferson and in the Jefferson City school district, this home is ready for someone to put their personal touch on it.

To get more details (current pricing and photos) about this property you can visit https://drewdahlsten.exprealty.com/details.php?mls=86&mlsid=20076105

OR you can text the code "Heritage" to 620-717-3587.

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Know anyone that wants to live in the Traditions of Braselton neighborhood? The neighborhood includes golf, pickle ball, a gym, and pool, among other things. This house just had a price reduction and features many upgrades, including a bourbon-wine closet with a wine cooler.

To get more details (current pricing and photos) about this property you can visit https://drewdahlsten.exprealty.com/details.php?mls=86&mlsid=10098705

OR you can text the code "Traditions" to 620-717-3587.

Tag your friends who might be interested!

I thought this article had some good thoughts about ways to boost the value of your home, some of which are very simple and even free!

10 easy (or free!) ways to boost your home value Experts, including real estate agents and home appraisers, share easy, inexpensive ways to add value to your home.

So happy for my clients on this one! We met in March, when they decided they would like to be closer to their daughter and grandkids. After a long time searching for just the right place, they are now in the same neighborhood instead of an hour and a half away. There are many great reasons to move. Family is one of the best.

I mean, it’s no Oscar or anything, but I’ll take it!

Took some time off to be present with my family and new baby (I’ll post a picture after this!) but it’s time to get back to work. Under contract in the Traditions of Braselton neighborhood!

I've been a little quiet concerning real estate recently, but for a good reason. Meet my new daughter, born 7/29/22!

After a couple weeks focused intently on my family, I'm ready to get back to work. Let me know how I can help you!

Part 3! Is now a good time to buy a home? Short answer: yes!

In my last two videos we talked about mortgage rates, and about real estate being a great hedge against inflation. With those two things in mind, and with a projection of increasing home values over the next few years, it's still a great time to buy a home!

If you want to talk about what your options are, whether that's now or in a year, let's grab a coffee (my treat) and talk about it together!

Should I Buy a Home Right Now? | July 2022 With mortgage rates rising from seven months ago, inflation increasing, and all of the other things happening right now, is it still a good time to buy a hom...

Did you know real estate is one of the best hedges against inflation? Even through most of our last few recessions, home values have INCREASED. (Want to guess which year that wasn't the case? Yep, 2008. In a different kind of market!)

Is it in your best interest to buy now, rather than later? Let's get together and talk about it!

Should you buy a home during a recession? The data says... Did you know that in most recessions, home values have still INCREASED in value? 2008 is the obvious exception, but this market is NOT like the market in 20...

"Mortgage rates have climbed so much since January, what do I do?!"

Don't panic! Let's take a step back and gain a broader perspective. Did you know that a rate of 6% is below the national average from 1971 through today?

Also, remember this about mortgage rates and buying a home: You marry the home, you date the rate. (Meaning you can always refinance later!)

This video is 1 of 3 I'll be sharing over the next few days, talking about the current landscape of the real estate market and some thoughts I have. Be on the lookout for the other 2!

https://youtu.be/3KITc3tJuTc

Mortgage Rates: Still a good time to buy? Mortgage rates have steadily increased since January of this year. But what if I told you it's still a good time to buy? While we have seen rates go from aro...

My clients were able to close on this home yesterday, but it almost didn't happen! There was a lot of last minute communication happening, as well as some incredible service from MortgageRight Sam and Anisha Mauldin to get this home closed! When you're buying or selling something as important as a home, you need good people in your corner to help you if things get dicey. It's my honor to try to be one of those people for the clients I represent!

Wow, this is a beautiful home! 😍

My clients flew in on Tuesday evening on a mission to find the right home for their family, and we were able to get an accepted offer this morning. Congratulations and I hope there are many sweet memories made in this home!

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"Marry the house; date the rate."

What does this mean?

It means buy the house you want. But committing to the house doesn't mean you have to commit to the financing available now forever. Smart homeowners always look for a better financing opportunity, and make the move when the time is right. You can always change your financing to more favorable terms later, should better rates and products become available. And if rates only get worse, then you'll be glad you married the house when you did.

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Sold! Another day, another closing. Closing is a special day because it's the culmination of a lot of work, conversations, and emotions. All resulting in a home changing possession. Congratulations to my buyers on this great home!

SOLD! It was just barely over two weeks from the day this house listed to the day it closed.

If that sounds like an ideal scenario, let's talk about how to make that happen for you!

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