According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), 59% of homebuyers identified neighborhood quality as a factor influencing their choice of neighborhood in its 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report

Lake Hartwell Real Estate Market Update |JULY 2026 Learn more about buying or selling a home on Lake Hartwell and discover what the numbers are really saying. Join Kristin Joyner, a REALTOR® with over 32 years of real estate experience and a full-time Lake Hartwell resident, as she breaks down the latest market trends using data from both Georgia MLS (GAMLS) and Western Upstate MLS. In this video, you'll learn: Current inventory levels across the six counties surrounding Lak

The 2026 summer housing season is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for buyers and sellers alike. With shifting market dynamics, economic factors, and evolving buyer preferences, the question on many minds is: who has more negotiating power this summer? Understanding which side holds the advantage can help both buyers and sellers approach negotiations with confidence and strategy. Summer housing market scene with a house for sale Current Market Conditions Affecting Negotiatio