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How to Buy a Home with an HOA
With all of the new development throughout the Atlanta region, communities are more commonly governed by homeowners associations (HOAs). But what does it mean to move into a community with an HOA? What should you be looking for? What questions should you be asking. In...
Keep Your Vacation Home Out of Ancillary Probate
It's the middle of summer, and families all across Atlanta are looking for ways to beat the heat. Does your family love to escape to the beach? What about a cool mountain retreat? Maybe you like to take a week every summer to visit friends or family up north. Wherever...
It’s that Time of Year Again…
If you are a homeowner in the State of Georgia, you probably just received your Property Tax Notice of Assessment. If you haven’t received it yet, it’s likely on its way to you right now. But, what do you do with it once it arrives in your mailbox? Don’t Just Throw it...
Wholesaling: What They Don’t Tell You
You may have heard investing in real estate can be a smart financial move. Buying and selling property is a popular investment these days, and for good reason. Every day people are starting and growing wholesale real estate businesses across the Atlanta area....
Are Real Estate Agents Obsolete?
If you have been in the home buying market in recent years, you may have had this very thought. After all, home buying is more high-tech than ever, and, contrary to popular belief, millennial homebuyers make 34% of all home purchases (that’s the largest share of...
Homeowners: Ever Thought of Getting into Show Biz?
What does your home say? Not just what does it say about you, but what does it have to say on its own? If you were to take photograph or a video of your home, does it set a certain mood? Evoke particular emotions? Is it spooky? Grand? Elegant? Eclectic? Historic?...
Airbnb Cities May Become a Reality in 2019
You know Airbnb as the company that revolutionized travel around the world by making home-sharing easy. You have probably also heard about the big waves the $38 billion company has caused in the hotel industry, sparking legislation and regulation throughout the US....
Homeowner 101: What is an Escrow Account?
If you are a first-time homebuyer, you probably have noticed that there is a whole language that you have to learn as a homeowner. We promise, it gets easier, but it can be a huge help to get some background information on the lingo you’ve been hearing. To that end,...
Five Reasons You Need a Real Estate Attorney to Protect Your Home Sale
Selling your home can be a stressful time. The pressure is on and it feels like any small hitch could derail the whole process. In fact, it often can. Twenty-five percent of all home sales are delayed during closing due to an unexpected obstacle. Your real estate...
Georgia Homestead Exemption Reminder
As we near the end of the year, we draw closer to another tax season. If you are a homeowner in the State of Georgia, you are likely very familiar with the season of property assessments and taxation. However, you may not know as much about your homestead exemption....