Happy 3 Year Anniversary for Neighborhood Realty!

Realtor, real estate agent, salesperson, broker – there are many names and although there is a lot of overlap in the responsibilities of these roles, there are significant differences. And how do you choose the right Realtor for you? Thanks to this realtor.com article, we can help explain the differences and give you a list of questions you should consider when “shopping around” for your perfect Realtor!

Oxford is host to some wonderful non-profit organizations that provide for our community in so many ways. We want to provide a glimpse of these organizations each month. 2nd Chance MS raises funds and awareness for Mississippi’s Adult Education Programs. Specifically, they provide needed financial assistance and help to remove barriers for lower income adult students.

Did you know that you are now required to sign an agreement with your Realtor before touring a home? As of August 17, 2024, the National Association of Realtors now requires all Realtors to have their buyers sign an agreement BEFORE entering a property. There are 3 agreement options for buyers. If you're not currently working with a Realtor and want to know more, we are happy to help explain the new process.

Let us MANAGE your property! We specialize in 3 month, 6 month and 12 month rentals. Contact Meredith Killens, our property manager, today to learn more and EXPERIENCE the Neighborhood Realty difference.

August brings hot temperatures, the start of school and SEC football! The first Ole Miss football game is set for Saturday, August 31st and the Grove will be busy and bustling with tents, Ole Miss fans and Ole Miss fan gear. Where do most people get their Ole Miss swag? Rebel Rags! We are happy to highlight them this month.

With the University of Mississippi gaining another record-breaking Freshman class, many parents are buying a condo, townhome or house for their college kid to live in while in college. Let’s look at this realtor.com article that breaks down the pros and cons of this ever growing trend.

Oxford is host to some wonderful non-profit organizations that provide for our community in so many ways. We want to provide a glimpse of these organizations each month. Stronger Together Oxford is the community volunteer hub of Oxford, Mississippi. It focuses on local organizations’ needs and helping to set up/recruit volunteers for those needs.

About to move into a new home? There is definitely one thing you MUST do: Declutter BEFORE moving. There is no better excuse to get rid of dead weight than an upcoming move. Check out this realtor.com article for tips.

Local public K-12 schools start back today! Parents, (some) children & teens and the Oxford-Lafayette community are excited to get back to a more routine schedule. We thought we’d share a bit about our two largest public school systems in the Oxford-Lafayette community.

Let us MANAGE your property! We specialize in 3 month, 6 month and 12 month rentals. Contact Meredith Killens, our property manager, today to learn more and EXPERIENCE the Neighborhood Realty difference.

Oxford is host to some wonderful non-profit organizations that provide for our community in so many ways. We want to provide a glimpse of these organizations each month. The YMCA is an organization whose mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Guided by their core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, the Y is dedicated to giving people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.

A buyer will typically have a contract to purchase with contingencies. These contingencies are meant to protect the buyer. We consider a home inspection to be the second most important contingency in a contract, second to a loan or financing contingency. But should a buyer consider waiving a home inspection? Let’s look at this realtor.com article.

Many sellers do not want to sell their home, but want to use their home’s equity to get some needed funds. Like a home equity loan, a home equity line of credit (HELOC) allows you to borrow money using the equity in your home as collateral. Let’s learn more about HELOCs from this realtor.com article.

Two college roommates from the Mississippi Delta had a dream to open their own restaurant in Indianola, MS, and now have 28 locations across 6 states. Lost Pizza, a funky pizza spot with a Mississippi Blues theme, has been thriving in Oxford since 2017. And we are so excited to highlight them this month!

Now that it’s officially summer, don’t forget about some home maintenance tasks that are both important for the curb appeal of your home, but also important for your pocket book!

Most prescription medications are manufactured by companies who mass produce dosages that fit the majority of a population. But what do you do when you need a specific dosage or combination for your particular ailment? You call Myers Apothecary. Not only do they offer pharmacy and apothecary services, but they are also host to a coffee shop, grab ‘n go food items and a gift shop. We are excited to highlight the newly opened Myers Apothecary this month!

Let us MANAGE your property! We specialize in 3 month, 6 month and 12 month rentals. Contact Meredith Killens, our property manager, today to learn more and EXPERIENCE the Neighborhood Realty difference.

Homes go up for sale for a variety of reasons, but one of the most challenging is when the property owner has died—leaving family members scrambling to figure out what to do with the house. Selling an inherited home comes with distinct challenges. Let’s learn more in this realtor.com article.

Oxford is host to some wonderful non-profit organizations that provide for our community in so many ways. We want to provide a glimpse of these organizations each month. The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on the Ole Miss campus offers its Youth Music Theatre Workshop again this year. Since its creation in 1996 by Julia and Robert Aubrey, this workshop was designed to fill a need in the community for children’s theatre during the summer. It’s now become a summer staple and we can’t wait to see some of our Neighborhood Realty kiddos in the show this June!