Selling A Home During The Holidays

December 2, 2007

Many times the question is asked, Why don’t we just wait until after the holidays to put the house on the market? This is a good question for a seller who is not committed to selling their home. Now if you are committed to selling your home, lets look at how you can benefit from [...]

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Going Green In Atlanta

November 29, 2007

A Commitment To Excellence

Building a home in Atlanta requires a commitment to excellence by the builder, not only in appearance but also in construction techniques. Many times as consumers in the housing market we have to do our research just to find out which builders have made the commitment to excellence that we have come [...]

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It’s A Leaf Blizzard

November 24, 2007

Over the last week or so the leaves on Atlanta trees have been falling like snow in a Colorado blizzard. So how much time do you have for raking leaves? Most of us would rather do something more valuable with our time, however if you have trees this is one of those homeowner jobs that [...]

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Clean Air For The Holidays

November 20, 2007

You Are What You Breathe
I hope that statement is not true. So what kind of interesting things do you think we breathe at home? Airborne particles are found in every home and include smoke, dust, pet dander, mold spores, dust mites, or pollen. These particles that are floating in the air that flows through our [...]

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Desirable Home Features

November 12, 2007

Recently I have been showing quite a few homes to buyers relocating locally and from out of state. During these showings we have commented on some of the really updated features incorporated into the homes as well as some of the features that just seem to make a home more desirable. Of course location and [...]

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Understanding Appraisals

November 8, 2007

Today I had the privilege of attending a continuing education class on appraisals. The class was taught by Scott Murphy of D.S. Murphy & Associates. I have to give Scott credit for making what many consider to be a very boring subject, quite interesting.
On occasion I, like most REALTORS®, am asked the question; [...]

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A Seller in a Buyer’s Market

November 2, 2007

Several seller’s have been asking "What should we do to get our house sold in this buyers market"? There is no silver bullet however there are a few things that can be done to help. Some agents will preach from the old philosophy that a low price is the only [...]

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How Bad is Atlanta’s Real Estate Market

October 30, 2007

If we keep listening to the news, the time of real estate gloom and doom is upon us. Rather than listening to these sensationalists how are looking for ratings why not look at the facts. The real estate market in the greater Atlanta area is not in a state of gloom and doom, it is [...]

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Atlanta Home Sales

August 20, 2007

The real estate market in Atlanta has, like many areas of the country, experienced changes in the last year. Prior to 2007 it seemed as though all a seller need to do in order to sell their home was put a sign in the yard, have the home reasonably priced and make an effort to [...]

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Caswell Overlook Townhomes

December 28, 2006

Conveniently located close to I-75 and I-285 in Marietta, Caswell Overlook is just a short drive to Downtown Atlanta, Buckhead, Midtown or Vinings. This Bowen Family Homes townhome community features a pool and cabana for those gatherings with family and friends along with fully sodded yards with lawn maintenance. Interiors feature maple cabinety in the [...]

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