There are two types of stucco and although they may appear similar upon first glance, they are very different. Hard stucco is strong, durable, and comparable to covering your house in rock….
Hot summer days here in Georgia have all of us wishing and dreaming of a home with a swimming pool. Before diving into this big investment, there are a few factors you…
Many homes in are part of a home owners community association, commonly referred to as an HOA. The most common properties to be part of an HOA are townhomes and condos. However,…
A couple weeks ago I attended a fascinating Real Estate Summit event put on by Atlanta REALTOR Association (aka the Atlanta Board of REALTORS) and the Atlanta Business Chronicle at the Federal…
I’m sure it’s no surprise to you that Atlanta is continuing to grow rapidly. Georgia was among the Top 10 fastest growing states in 2017. In 2018, job and population growth are…
Due Diligence is a time period stated in the contract, on average it’s 10 days from when you go under contract, when the buyer can get any and all inspections they want….
Thinking about buying a new home? When does your crystal ball tell you is the best time to buy? Does it tell you to wait to buy a new home in the…
Have you always wanted to own a home on a lake? You can’t beat less than an hour drive from Atlanta to a weekend getaway on Lake Lanier. Just up 400 or…
Let’s face it… We’re all spoiled right now with an amazing real estate market in Metro Atlanta! And, 2016 is shaping up to look much like 2017. So, rather than bore you…
The cost of living continues to go up. Not only have home prices risen, but the cost of rent is rising at an even faster pace. And when you rent, you can…
Every quarter Lesley and I pour through our latest real estate statistics and present our aha’s to our family of Atlanta real estate offices. It really is one of my favorite meetings…
It can be overwhelming when you decide you are ready to buy a home. Friends and family may warn you about maintenance, unexpected repairs, etc. The good news is, when you purchase…
I have been helping people buy real estate for 15 years and here are some ideas to help the buying process run more smoothly for you: Get pre-qualified or pre-approved prior to…
Did you know in certain areas of Georgia, you may qualify to buy a home with NO MONEY down? You read that correctly, 0% down. Of course there are certain guidelines and…
What’s the best advice a real estate agent can give a buyer before buying a home – BECOME AN EDUCATED BUYER. What does this mean exactly? Do I need to go to…
Of course when you purchase a home, you know going in that you will be getting an appraisal for the home. Why? Because it tells you the fair market value of the…
Multiple offer situations are nothing new around here. You have probably heard about them quite a bit from friends that have bought or sold real estate in the last couple of years….
You don’t have to look at the statistics to know that residential new construction is booming in many areas of the country including in and around Atlanta. Both first time and “move-up”…
It can be said that finding the perfect neighborhood is just as important as finding the perfect home. With countless factors to consider, how can you narrow down your search to ensure…
I can’t tell you how many times I have heard, “I’m ready to buy a place, where do I start?” The first step is ALWAYS get prequalified for a loan. Always. This…