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Posted on 05/03/2020

Tips for Choosing Energy-Efficient Windows

Image by Petter Rudwall from Unsplash Older windows can end up costing you more on your heating and cooling bills. These windows can be drafty in winter and let in too much heat during summer. According to the Department of Energy, windows can account for up to 30 percent of energy usage in homes due to heat loss...

Windows

Energy Efficient

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Posted on 04/26/2020

Common Signs of Spider Mites

Photo by Maya A. P via Pixabay As their name implies, spider mites are arachnids. However, most arachnids are actually beneficial in the garden because they feed on common garden pests, but spider mites enjoy no such distinction. They are terribly destructive to both outdoor garden plants and houseplants, and they are particularly pernicious in hot-climate regions because...

Garden Pests

Gardening Tips

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Posted on 04/19/2020

Which Has the Top Selling Points: Carpeting, Hardwood or Tile?

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels The short answer to our question of the day is... We all know what we like when we see it. New flooring can greatly increase your home's beauty in the eye of the beholder, yet it's impossible to know what kind of flooring will attract your home's next buyer. That said, here are...

Flooring

Tile

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Posted on 04/12/2020

Selling Your House with Unpermitted Additions

Image by Sue Smith from Shutterstock House owners frequently remodel, upgrade, or otherwise make changes in their homes for which they do not secure a permit. While some changes do not require permitting, others do. The challenge comes when you attempt to sell the home. You may run into a problem when a buyer makes an offer on...

Selling Your Home

Home Addition

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Posted on 04/05/2020

How Millennials are Changing the Real Estate Industry

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Millennials enter 2020 as the second-largest home-buying demographic and are expected to hold sway over the residential real estate market. Although Millennials trail Baby Boomers in total population — 71 million to 74.1 million — they have aged into the prime starter and second home years. Millennials are largely considered to be...

Millennials

Market Trends

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Posted on 03/29/2020

Buying a Zombie Property

Photo by Curtis Adams from Pexels Zombie properties are homes that have been visibly abandoned but actual ownership has not. The term became popular in the housing industry during the 2007-08 housing crisis when people being unable to make their mortgage payments reached a catastrophic point. According to ATTOM Data Solutions, a firm that tracks different types of...

Property

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 03/22/2020

Tips for Making Your First Rental Purchase

Photo by Tumisu via PixabayMaybe you’ve thought about buying rental property. Wouldn’t it be great, you think, to own something that someone else pays for? It can work out that way, with your property increasing in value while you pocket money every month. But with the wrong home, the wrong tenants or the wrong management, it can go...

Landlord

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Posted on 03/15/2020

What Can a Home Seller Learn After a Showing?

Let's face it – a showing can be a stressful experience for a house seller. If a seller makes even a single mistake planning for a showing, a buyer may be turned off by his or her residence. And as a result, a seller's home may linger on the real estate market for many weeks or months. Ultimately, each...

Selling Your Home

Showing

Posted on 03/08/2020

Pitfalls to Watch out for When Buying a Foreclosed Home

Photo by Alex D'Alessio on Unsplash Purchasing a foreclosure property is a great opportunity to own a home at an extremely affordable price. While many people successfully buy foreclosed homes and are happy with their decision, before making this large financial commitment, it’s a good idea to understand what you might be walking into—before you buy. Homeowner Left...

Foreclosure

Buying A Foreclosure

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Posted on 03/01/2020

How to Approach a House Appraisal

If you want to maximize your home sale profits, it generally is a good idea to conduct a property appraisal before you list your residence. That way, you can receive a property valuation from an expert home appraiser. And with this property valuation in hand, you can set a competitive initial asking price for your residence. A home appraisal...

Appraisal

Selling Your Home

Posted on 02/23/2020

Outdoor DIY: How to Resurface Tabletops Using Concrete or Tile

Photo by OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay Give new life to outdoor tabletops using concrete or tile - and liven up one of the most important parts of your home, your porch or patio. It is surprisingly easy to make over an existing table; in some cases, the base of a table remains in excellent shape, while the horizontal surface...

DIY

Outdoor Living

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Posted on 02/28/2020

Another Property Sold - 2646 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth, GA 30102

Located just blocks from Lake Allatoona, this home features 3 generously sized bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms w/travertine tile flooring & Quartz counters. Eat-in kitchen has been beautifully updated w/stainless appliances, LED lighting, travertine tile flooring, Quartz countertops & under-mount sink. Gleaming hardwood floors in the family room & dining room. Basement bonus room is perfect for a man cave, play room or home office. Fresh, neutral paint throughout. Fenced back yard w/storage shed. Recreational area w/boat ramp located less than a mile...

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