Rent vs. Buy

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The biggest financial decision many adults make is buying a house. It may be very difficult to tell which option is better for you. Especially if you feel that your credit needs a little work. The process can be longer in that situation. However it may be worth it when you think about the pros and cons of renting compared to buying.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While renting you can’t always decorate your home how you want. Painting… you usually can’t. No holes in the walls to hang your decor, and whatever damage you bring in the home, they take out of your wallet based on their pricing scale. They want to know who’s living in the home at all times and they access to your home without your permission. Basically it seems like we are living in someone else’s home that gives us rules.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you buy a home that’s your home. Anyone you want come visit or stay. You can decorate ow you feel fit. When its time for a change… paint, remodel, do whatever you want! Don’t worry when something breaks because you can call around and find the best service according to your own judgement. The only person telling you what to do in this home is you. The best part is no one has access to your home but who you give a key to!! Remember once you buy this is yours. Yours to decorate, yours to keep, and your to sell one day and move into a bigger home. 

We hope this has helped you decide on what you would rather do. Let us know how we can help you in your search. We can even help you decide based on your thoughts, credit, and maybe your future plans. Call Holloway today to find your way. 

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Bossier City Home On the Market NOW IS THE TIME!!

REMARKABLE GREENACRES HOME CENTRALLY LOCATED IN NORTH BOSSIER CLOSE TO ALL THE SHOPPING, FOOD AND SCHOOLS~DRIVE UP TO THE COVERED CARPORT AND WALK IN TO THE 1ST LIVING AREA THAT INCLUDES A DINING SPACE~SPACIOUS KITCHEN INCLUDES A BREAKFAST AREA OPENING UP TO THE 2ND LIVING AREA WITH FIREPLACE AND LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT COMING THROUGH THE 2YR NEW ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS~NICE ELECTRIC BILL~MORE THAN ENOUGH STORAGE~LOTS OF CLOSETS(1 CEDAR CLOSET)LARGE UTILITY ROOM AND 2 SHEDS IN THE BACK

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Acadiana Place Home Has Been Stamped by HHG

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Stamped and SOLD in Acadiana Place…. READ about HHG‘s Technique!!!

This Acadiana Place home, at 410 Prestonwood,  was sold on December 27, 2013 great way to end the year! This home was sold for $265,000, it has 2336 sqft and was built in 1997. So it’s actually not an old home. The neighborhood is large and gated, and very close to our office. Anything they want on Line Ave, shops, restaurants, etc. is very easy to get to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling this home was an amazing experience! It is a great home, it went in 1 short month! This home was listed 6 months before HHG got it, and we put our marketing to the test! It was listed before and it expired so they buyers decided to so FBSO. HHG called them up, gave them the home value they were looking for, and got the listing. We had a stagger come in and rearrange the furniture to make it look more homey. Claire Ellerbe at Staging Makes Sense is who we recommend for that, we love her work. We held an LSU Open House to get the word out where we served drinks and grilled hot dogs, so yummy! We did a story board on this property which you can check out and leave feedback. We also sent out a weekly notification to the sellers to keep them updated on the views and offers of the property. These are the things that HHG does to get homes sold. We put in our all and a little prayer which never fails!

Shout out to all who assisted with this: Keith Kiper (who brought our buyer and is a Keller Williams Agent as well), Premier Title, the sellers Mr. and Mrs. Bauer, congrats to Mr. Malone for the purchase, and Bankers Mortgage. Everything went smooth and quick. Claire Ellerbe thank you for staging. Big thanks to Cobalt Mortgage for helping with the Open House! So we are stamping this home!!!!

 

To find out what your home is worth give us a shot we would be glad to help you. If you are looking for a listing agent  in Shreveport or surrounding areas HHG would be glad to help you. Search Homes for Sale in Acadiana Place!

5 Reasons to CHoose Corain Counter Tops

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Just some helpful tips about counter tops from Holloway Home Group to you! When deciding to choose Corain counter tops or a different kind think about these 5 things. There is a very wide range of colors to choose from. That is always great because we all like to match when it comes to decorating. They are smooth and easy to wipe up. Got a big mess.. just wipe and go and you’re done. How easy! The best quality about these Corain counter tops though is that they do not grow bacteria or mold like most counter tops do after a few years of cooking and washing. Safety is very important when it comes to our health and the health of our little ones. Also you do not have to seal these, you just get them put on and you are good to go! There is very low maintenance on them beacause they are just so easy. Lastly Corain counter tops are graded in the 90% of ratings. Do a little research or take our word for it but definitely don’t miss out on these in your home today! You can check the out at dupont.com , don’t forget to also check out Holloway Home Group if you are ready to buy OR sell!

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11 Reasons To List During the Holiday Season!!!

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Don’t wait to List! Holloway Home Group is here and ready to put your home on the market now, we can even help you find a new home!! Holloway Home Group focuses on homes in all the local cities. Homes for sale in Shreveport, Homes for sale in Bossier, Homes for sale in Stonewall, Homes for sale in Keithville, and Homes for sale in Benton. Let your best gift this Holiday be a new home! Happy Holidays!!!

11. By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the spring,when many more houses are on the market for less money! This will allow you to sell high and buy low!

10. You can sell now for more money and we w I provide for a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early next year.

9. Even though your house will be on the market, you still have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days around the Holidays!

 

8. January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transferees cannot wait until spring to buy, you need to be on the market during the Holidays to capture that market!

7. Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons!

6. Buyers have more time to look for a home during the holidays than they do during a working week.

5. Buyers are more emotional during the Holidays, so they are more likely to pay your price!

4. Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays.

3. Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in January, there will be less demand for your particular home! Less demand means less money for you!

2. Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you!

And the Number One reason why
a Seller should list, during the Holidays …

1. People who look for homes during the Holidays are more serious buyers!

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Home Sold in Southgate!

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Bossier Home Sold October 15,2013 in Southgate!! This family bought with Erin Holloway for the second time. This HUD property actually even closed early with the help of some great people. HUD properties are 1 to 4 unit properties that are the result of a HUD foreclosure action on a persons FHA insured mortgage. The house, now foreclosed, becomes property of HUD (Housing of Urban Development) which then sells it at a lower payment. For more info check out hudhomestore.com

Kelli Massio helped assist in this closing from Fairway Mortgage the buyer had a VA Loan. Also the Seller paid all closing costs, 3% of selling price. This foreclosure property was purchased by the Koury’s at $207,000 and was appraised for $225,000. This was such a good deal, we are so glad we could be there for them for a second time!

Ten years ago Erin met this wonderful family at the Pierre Bossier Mall, now they are on house number two and baby number two so a huge Congrats to the Kourys!!! Their new home is located in Southgate Estates in Bossier City. Southgate is connected to Barksdale Blvd, and very close and convenient to shops, food, and grocery stores. It is also very close to Jimmy Davis Bridge, and Arthur Teague Hwy for traveling. The CenturyLink Center is not even a mile away, and the Red River is close for some fun in the sun. Another known site that is very close is Barksdale Air Force Base. Most of the homes were built in the 70’s and 80’s and are very beautiful.

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Barksdale Air Force Base: A Landmark in South Bossier

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Barksdale Air Force Base is one of Shreveport-Bossier’s most well known places since the 1930s, bringing in thousands of soldiers and their families to the area for the duration of their assignments ever since. Barksdale Field was established in 1933 after the conjoined efforts of some of the area’s most prominent citizens, and after the Army Air Corps separated from the U.S. Army in 1948, it was renamed to Barksdale Air Force Base. It is also home to the famous 8th Air Force, 2nd Bomb Wing, and the B52 heavy bomber.

But for those members of our nation’s Air Force who find themselves stationed here, what does Shreveport-Bossier have to offer them? What is close and convenient for those living on base? Well the good thing is that there is plenty of restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and other businesses within close proximity of BAFB. The base is settled literally right over the river from Shreveport and is just a few miles from the hustle and bustle of Youree Drive. BAFB’s location also allows for a really quick jump over to Bossier City’s Pierre Bossier Mall, the Louisiana Boardwalk, and Airline Drive, Bossier’s strip of dining, shopping, and business. So life on base is literally close to everything the area has to offer. 

For those who decide to find a place to live off base, there are a lot of good neighborhoods close to Barksdale and many great homes for sale in south Bossier from which to choose. From the higher end communities like Plantation Trace with homes for sale ranging past $300k to middle range places like Golden Meadows to the more affordable housing in neighborhoods like Southern Gardens and Shady Grove, there is something for every taste and every budget. Plus, with wonderful schools like Parkway High School, one of Bossier’s newest campuses, you won’t have to worry about your kids liking their school.

If you or someone you know is being transferred to Barksdale Air Force Base and they need a home to live in, send them our way. Holloway Home Group would be honored to assist any of our country’s service men and women in finding a home that is perfect for them, one that will help the transition go a little more smoothly. Email us or give us a call, and we will connect you to the right home for you in the area!

Lovely Greenacres Place Real Estate in Bossier

Cozy and convenient are two words that perfectly summarize Greenacres Place in Bossier City. Greenacres Place real estate reflects the welcoming family atmosphere of north Bossier. Once someone turns into the neighborhood and drives down its calm streets, they will soon see that Greenacres Place is a great family-oriented place to live. It is centrally located between Benton Road and Airline Drive, two of the main thoroughfares in Bossier City that will basically take you to any place you need to go in the city—the grocery store, church, Wal-Mart, Target, any number of restaurants or other stores—literally within minutes.

Currently, on average one of the lovely homes for sale in Greenacres Place is priced around $210,000 with almost 2000 square feet, and 3 bedrooms. There are some homes in the neighborhood that get up over $400,000 and some that dip down under $100,000. What is great about Greenacres Place real estate is that there is variety. From large, 4000 square feet single family homes to cute townhomes with 1 bedroom and 1 bath, this charming neighborhood has it all. Most of the homes were built in the late 80s through the 90s, but there are some recently built homes, showing that there’s still growth occurring in Greenacres Place.

With all things considered, Greenacres Place has to be one of the best communities Bossier City has, and anyone who pursues one of the awesome homes for sale in Greenacres Place will not regret it! Contact Holloway Home Group for more information at hollowayhomegroup@gmail.com or 318-572-6551, or go to www.findyouwayholloway.com to search for properties in Greenacres Place.

Shreveport Real Estate Housing Market Stats

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April housing market statistics are in. Things have been looking up for Shreveport real estate since the beginning of 2013, and last month the story was no different. Early this year the market favored buyers because the amount of homes for sale in Shreveport and Bossier City area was greater than the amount of people looking to buy. But now however the market has leveled out into a neutral zone where buyers and sellers alike are on an even playing field.

And compared to the same month in 2012, Shreveport real estate has seen a 12% increase in the number of homes sold in the area. That may not sound like a lot, but when weighed against the downward spiral of the nation’s housing market a few years ago, a 12% increase is a very good sign. And as interest rates have been decreased recently, buyers can get more bang for their buck.

So if you are currently looking for a home for sale in Shreveport-Bossier, your chances are excellent at getting a great house for a great price. Plus, Holloway Home Group is here to help you find your way in your search to get you the home you desire at a price that agrees with your bank account. Visit www.findyourwayholloway.com for more information! Take advantage of the current housing market and end your search!