Bion Grady's (biongrady) Blog

For Dallas parents who have yet to experience the wonders of Disneyland or Disney World, despite the expense and the line waits, there’s a good chance you will come to agree with the majority takeaway: the memories are worth it. Even so, the corporate powers-that-be at the Walt Disney Co. have ne...

If you have ever tuned into “Today’s Homeowner,” you’ll be familiar with Danny Lipford, the friendly, drawling host of one of TV’s longest-running home improvement shows. Lipford is a contractor who demonstrates practical tips on how Powder Springs do-it-yourselfers might remodel outdated or rund...

If there’s one question about Douglasville residential real estate that is posed more often than others it’s the one that’s hardest to answer: “What do you think? Are prices heading up or down?” Usually, that question is an easy one to answer without really answering: “Short term, anyone’s guess....

At least at the beginning, Powder Springs real estate doesn’t automatically find its way into many retirement plans because hands-on investments aren’t among the simplest ways to invest. For youthful investors, building a sturdy retirement portfolio is a new endeavor—and it is much simpler to ear...

It’s always a good idea for local homeowners who are in the planning stages for some serious property updating to check into some of the new Douglasville home design trends that have recently surfaced. It’s not that they are likely to mindlessly follow the newest and greatest trends—few homeowner...

The exclusive story topping Thursday’s Weekly Real Estate News really shouldn’t have come as much of a surprise to Dallas listing watchers who have kept up with 2023’s real estate currents. But for those who’d been lulled into a year-long impression that the U.S.’s residential real estate industr...

Welcome, savvy home sellers! Today, we’re playing host and transforming your beloved abode into an open house wonderland that will leave potential buyers smitten. Grab your cleaning gloves, gather your favorite mood-setting scents, and make sure your barista skills are up to scratch. Ready? Let’s...

At first blush, one of those time-wasting web emails that get shared by the millions seems to be entirely time-wasting. But upon somber reflection, the email about The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest contains a lesson or two that could easily apply to Douglasville real estate marketing.There is no ne...

Late last week, NAR’s VP of Demographics and Behavioral Insights Jessica Lautz weighed in with her view of the importance (and lack thereof) of mortgage rate fluctuations. The title of last Thursday’s CNBC interview spells it out:“Mortgage Rates Matter Less Than You Think.”To the extent that her ...

It seems as if it’s taking more resolve and skill than ever just to go about the tasks of daily living without getting financial institutions involved one way or another. Among other inroads, the banks are always looking over Douglasville consumers’ shoulders through the credit and debit cards th...