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Posted on 09/13/2020

Image by Karolina Grabowska from Pixabay Buying a home is a huge investment and the buying process can be very confusing—especially if you’re buying your first home. However, buying a home doesn't have to be challenging. By understanding a few key tips, the whole home buying process can run smoothly and efficiently. Understand Your Needs Even before you...

Home Buyer

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 09/06/2020

Multi-Generational Living is a New Trend

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Housing priorities of young families and retired couples can vary. More and more households are combining by necessity or for the added convenience. When households combine, invariably, some adjustments will be necessary. However, the needs of young families with babies and toddlers are not really so different from the "aging in place"...

Family

Property

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Posted on 08/30/2020

Selling a Home: Tax Considerations

Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush from Pexels In a nutshell, if you have owned a home for five years and lived in it for at least two out of five years, or if you’ve owned the house for two years and lived in it the entire time, a single person has a $250,000 tax exemption. If you are married,...

Selling Your Home

Tax Tips

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Posted on 08/23/2020

How Much Time Do You Need to Create a Property Listing?

There is no surefire formula to craft the perfect home listing. Instead, a seller must allocate the necessary time and resources to ensure a listing hits the mark with buyers. If a seller fails to do so, this individual may struggle to stir up interest in his or her home. Perhaps worst of all, this seller's home may linger...

Home Listing

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 08/16/2020

Determine If a Residence Is Right for You

The definition of a "dream house" varies from homebuyer to homebuyer. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to determine if a residence is right for you. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you evaluate a home so you can decide whether to proceed with an offer to purchase. 1. Review a Home's Features...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 08/09/2020

How to Pay off Your Mortgage Fast

Photo by ESB Professional via Shutterstock If the thought of getting a mortgage and being in that much debt is stopping you from buying a home, plan to pay it off. Here’s how you can do it in just five to 10 years. Live well below your means. If you can keep your mortgage payment to below twenty...

Mortgage

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Posted on 08/02/2020

From Antique Dresser to Bathroom Vanity

Photo by Zbysiu Rodak on Unsplash Antiques can bring a unique feel and vibe to almost any decor. But what happens when your antique piece doesn't exactly work in the room it was designed for? If that is the case, it may be time to upcycle it for use in a different room. Below you will find out...

Bathroom Update

Bathroom Decor

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Posted on 07/26/2020

How to Appeal to Millennial Buyers

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay If you've recently made the decision to put your home on the market in the near future, you're probably already aware that the Millennial generation has a reputation for being a bit different from their counterparts of the past. For instance, you may have heard that this generation is putting off home ownership...

Selling Your Home

Home Seller

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Posted on 07/19/2020

Before You Hire a Real Estate Agent

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Whether you’re buying a house or selling a home, the smartest move you can make is to hire a real estate agent to represent your interests. But before you do, take these important steps so you can be best prepared for the next stages. Have An Idea Of What Kind Of House You...

Planning

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 07/12/2020

Do You Need to Craft a Relocation Budget?

A relocation budget is a must-have for those who recently bought or sold a house. If you have a relocation budget at your disposal, you should have no trouble getting ready for moving day. Ultimately, there are several factors that you need to consider to craft an effective relocation budget. These factors include: 1. Packing Supplies Moving boxes, packing...

Moving Tips

Moving

Posted on 07/07/2020

When to Buy a Retirement Home?

Photo by Harli Marten on Unsplash Although it may seem like putting the cart before the horse, a strong case can be made for purchasing your retirement home before your golden years. In fact, with some deft financial planning, it may be worthwhile to buy your retirement home decades in advance. That may seem counterintuitive, but maybe other...

Retirement

Retirement Planning

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Posted on 08/11/2020

Another Property Sold - 2813 Penncross Drive SW, Marietta, GA 30064

This home is ready to sell, It features large master bedroom upstairs with an office. There are Jack and Jill bedrooms also. The main floor has a bedroom with a full bathroom that could be used as an in law suite. The basement is completely finished with ample space, it includes a bonus room that could be used as another bedroom with a bathroom. There is also a garage on the basement level with a separate driveway. With a little TLC this home is ready for you to move...

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