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Go From Renting to Owning; Here’s Why Now is the Right Time to Buy a Townhome

In the famous words of Oprah Winfrey —

You get a townhome! You get a townhome! You get a townhome!
Everyone gets a townhome!!!

Okay, we admit Oprah didn’t say that exactly. But what we do know for sure is more people are moving into townhouse communities in 2024! With 5.9% of the US housing market consisting of townhomes, everyone from large families, new parents, single professionals, and empty-nesters are choosing this housing type in today’s unpredictable real estate market.
Source: Steadily

Recent hikes in rental prices have caused an increase of 3.6% in March 2024 compared to the same time last year, making living in an apartment a financial burden for many individuals and families. Source: NerdWallet

To combat this pressure, many people have decided to take the leap and purchase a townhome to start building equity, stabilize their monthly bills, and invest in a home they own. We think it’s time for you to do the same! Here are a few more reasons why buying a townhome from Kerley Family Homes is a smart choice!

 

Townhome Sizes Rival Single-Family Homes – Without the Price Tag!

Townhome living room by Kerley Family Homes

The picture above showing a cascading grand staircase, granite-top kitchen island built for hosting, and 9-foot ceilings with gorgeous light fixtures isn’t a snapshot of a $500K home. We know it’s surprising, but this home is available at our new townhome community in Mableton, Park View Reserve. It looks like a single-family home, doesn’t it?

We built the homes in this neighborhood to rival single-family homes in the surrounding community without the hefty price tag.

Taking this approach allows more people to enjoy the perks of living in a suburban metro Atlanta community like Mableton, GA. Homeowners can send their kids to top-ranked schools, shop at gourmet grocery stores, support thriving local businesses, and live right by I-285 so their commute to work is quick and accessible.

If you could live in a brand new multi-story townhouse with a front porch and a lush backyard that’s $100,000+ less than the average single-family home of a similar size, would you? We’ve got the square footage; you can bring the moving boxes!

These townhouses bring charm and style with the added benefit of a low-maintenance lifestyle! Homebuyers love the open-concept floor plans with 3-4 bedrooms, 2-car garages, and optional covered patios, all for the starting price in the $400s.

KFH Primary Bath and Bed for a Townhome

This is a rare find! Not many townhome communities will offer you a brand-new 4-bedroom home at this price. Now, your growing kids can have separate bedrooms, guests won’t need to sleep on the couch or a blow-up mattress, and you can convert additional rooms into a home office, fitness area, wellness space, and more. The sky is the limit!

 

Enjoy Convenient Access to Great Community Features

Man playing with a dog in his Kerley Family Homes Neighborhood

The townhomes in Park View Reserve are in an accessible location within walking distance of a Kroger grocery store and gas station. Imagine coming home from work and picking up ingredients for dinner with no extra hassle! Or what about needing gas for your car and pulling up to a pump right outside your community? The convenient access can’t be beaten, especially when Atlanta traffic can double your commute time on any given day.

Whether you like jogging or biking on the Silver Comet Trail, listening to live music at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, or watching the national champs play at Truist Park, Park View Reserve is near all the places you love to explore!

Our other new townhome community is just 11 minutes away in Austell. Park Center Pointe boasts similar features – 3 and 4-bedroom floor plans, backyards, and 2-car garages. You’ll live closer to Six Flags™ Over Georgia, South Cobb Aquatic Center, and Sweetwater Creek State Park, so fun times are just a short drive away! Read more about this neighborhood’s incredible features!

 

Invest in Your Future and Start Building Equity Today

Kerley Family Homes Park View Reserve Townhome

We know you’ve heard this comment before from a well-meaning coworker or caring family member, “Buy a house so you can stop throwing money away on rent!

News flash: it doesn’t work like that for everyone, and WE GET IT.

However, the other benefits should weigh on your decision-making to buy a house. While your rental lease draws to a close in the next few weeks or months, it’s time to finally say goodbye to:

  • Rent increases with no new amenities or home features.
  • A leasing office that struggles to fix basic issues around the community (why are half the machines in the gym broken?) 
  • A lackluster maintenance team that patches everything rather than fixes the problem.
  • Small bedrooms and cramped bathrooms with limited storage space. 
  • Tiny living areas that make it difficult to host parties and guests.

If this sounds like your living situation right now, then it’s been time to move on for a while.

In today’s real estate market, you don’t need a robust down payment to purchase a home. Speak to an agent about your options, and read our blogs for more information on different types of mortgage loans and new homebuyer questions like credit scores, finding a real estate agent, and mortgage pre-qualification.

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Kerley Family Homes also has a Save Your Way incentive that gives up to $20,000* for our homebuyers!

You Can Save On
✓ Closing Costs
✓ Interest Rate Buydowns
✓ Design Options
5.625% (6.632%APR)* for 30 years with a preferred lender
✓ No-Cost* Refinancing

Investing in your future is easier than ever. Start building equity with your new home this spring from Kerley Family Homes and Come Home to Excellence! We have move-in ready townhouses in metro Atlanta. Contact an agent for more information.

*Must use our preferred lender. Financing example terms available as of 12/27/23, $500,000 purchase price with a 3.5% down payment, $490,943 loan amount, 680 FICO score on a 30-year FHA loan, and prepaid finance charges of $23,109, with a note rate of 5.625% (6.632% APR), the monthly payment would be $3,045, which includes principal, interest, and mortgage insurance. Does not include property taxes, hazard insurance, or HOA dues. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers. Total contribution cannot exceed the maximum limit set by agency guidelines. Special financing terms subject to change or end at any time without notice. 2024 Kerley Family Homes, KFH Realty and KFH Mortgage, LLC 3957 S. Main St. Suite A, Acworth, GA 30101. NMLS#2452994. Available for qualified Kerley Family Homes homebuyers. This is not a commitment to lend. Contact a KFH Realty Agent for more details. Equal Housing Opportunity.

 

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