Memorial Day Weekend Events
While Memorial Day is usually marked as the start of summer, full of picnics and barbecues, it is more importantly a time for everyone to honor and remember the brave men and women who died while serving our country. Here is a list of things you can do this Memorial Day weekend to remind you
Teresa Grant - May 21
Why a Title Search is so Important
When a home is purchased, the title and deed of that home are transferred to the new owners. A title is the legal right to ownership of a property, including the right to sell. It is important to have a lawyer or title company perform a title search to search for any defects. What is
Teresa Grant - May 14
April Realty Group Team Activity
The month of April kicks off the busy season in real estate. With summer around the corner, families are eager to find and move into new homes to enjoy the season. In this busy market, we are focusing on getting our clients out on top. Whether they be buyers competing for a home with multiple
Teresa Grant - May 10
Spring Cleaning Tips From The Realty Group Team
Spring is here and now is the perfect time to clean and declutter your home! With all the things that need to be cleaned around the home, it can be easy to forget some areas. However, the most forgotten areas tend to be the most used. The Realty Group Team has compiled this list to
Teresa Grant - April 16
For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
The current market has seen an up rise in For Sale By Owner (FSBO) homes. A FSBO is a homeowner who sells their home without representation of a real estate agent. It may seem easy to sell your home yourself, but is it really a good idea? According to The National Association of Realtors, “less
Teresa Grant - April 8
Determining Your Home’s Sales Price
Setting an asking price for your home is arguably one of the most challenging aspects of selling. There are many factors to consider, including: location, comparables, condition, updates, and the current state of the housing market. Our agents at The Realty Group Team are experts in these factors
Teresa Grant - March 30
Financing Your Home Tips
Financing Your Home Options Are you interested in buying a home? If so, you probably already know if you will be requiring a loan or not for the purchase. With many different financing options on the market, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. While your realtor may be able to answer some basic
Teresa Grant - March 16
Living in Bedford, VA Offers So Much!
Do you value close community, history, and peaceful living? If so, Bedford, VA may be the place for you! Situated between Lynchburg and Roanoke, Bedford is the perfect place to call home if you prefer to live rural but still want to be close to the city. According to the Bedford Office of Economic
Teresa Grant - February 23
Don’t Forget Curb Appeal is Important for Selling Your Home
First impressions are important, especially when it comes to real estate. It can be easy to get caught up in preparing the inside of your home, but don’t forget the outside! The first thing a potential buyer will see is the exterior of your home. The condition of the outside can heavily influence
Teresa Grant - February 15
Why Smith Mountain Lake is a Great Place to Buy a Home
Smith Mountain Lake is such a beautiful and fun place to live. With its diverse housing market, you are sure to find a great fit for you within your budget! If lake-front properties aren’t for you, SML offers homes in traditional suburban neighborhoods, cottage-style, country estates, and
Teresa Grant - January 29
Real Estate Activity for The Realty Group Team in 2020
2020 Was an Interesting Year for Real Estate Activity With COVID-19 hitting us early in 2020, it definitely presented its own set of challenges to the real estate market for us. In response, our team thoroughly brainstormed how to keep business moving forward in the safest way possible.
Teresa Grant - January 18
WORKING SIDE-BY-SIDE THROUGH COVID-19
It’s not every day that your spouse becomes your coworker or that you celebrate 29 years of marriage during a global pandemic. Enter Mary and Jim Tharp, a couple that we are proud to call our co-workers and work family. And especially during these uncertain times, it is a story like theirs that
Teresa Grant - August 30