Avoiding Foreclosure in Atlanta A question I am asked frequently is “How can I avoid foreclosure?” Foreclosure is happening across the spectrum in this market. Starter home owners and million dollar home owners face the same question. Avoiding foreclosure in Atlanta is a complex task and there are options for the distressed property owner. The truth…
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Atlanta Real Estate Professional Are you considering HIRING AN ATLANTA REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL? Questions You Should Ask Before You Commit – Before you turn over what may be the largest financial asset in your portfolio to a stranger, you will want to do a little research. It has taken a lifetime to create the equity you…
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Atlanta Homebuyer Mistakes We are looking at ATLANTA HOME BUYER MISTAKES with emphasis on AVOIDING THE DIRTY DOZEN home buyer mistakes. ROOFING FAILURES ARE an Achilles heel of the home buying process. Most of us are not going to climb up on a ladder and inspect a roof ourselves. Some of the more adventurous among…
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ATLANTA HOME BUYER MISTAKES: AVOID THE DIRTY DOZEN PART TWO: Fake Stucco, Mold, Chimneys and fireplaces, defective polybutyl plumbing FAKE STUCCO – In the past, thousands of homes in the Atlanta area were constructed of Dryvit and other forms of fake stucco materials. Known in the trade as Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), this…
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ATLANTA HOME BUYER MISTAKES: AVOID THE DIRTY DOZEN PART ONE: Termites, Electric Panelboard Box, Foundation Failure, Leaking Basements Many homeowners know that there is a sabotage group, which we affectionately refer to as “the dirty dozen,” constantly at work to undermine their investment in home and hearth. These fighters go behind the lines to attack…
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3071 Randolph Road KITCHEN Renovation for 3071 Randolph Road Atlanta GA 30345 Renovations to 3071 Randolph Road Atlanta Georgia 30345 Almost Complete – During the past two months my husband Tim and I have been renovating an investment house we own in the Northlake and Lakeside High School district of DeKalb County Georgia. The renovations…
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Your Credit Report! Just a few years ago, most of us had no clue that an agency was maintaining an individual file for each of us with a detailed report of our credit history in a Credit Report. And, if you asked about someone’s credit score, they would have likely scratched their head and asked…
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Lakeside High School Renovated Brick Ranch with Full Basement Are you looking for a home in the Lakeside High School attendance district. Check out this Renovated Brick Ranch with Full Basement located in the Northlake neighborhood of DeKalb County and priced at $317,900 Lakeside High School Renovated Brick Ranch with Full Basement at 3071 Randolph Road…
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Millie Gets A New Do at Furbusters Millie got her Christmas grooming done at Furbusters just before Christmas. Furbusters is a pet salon and pet hotel on Main street in Tucker. Millie is an English Springer Spaniel and has been a member of our family since May 2009. She is about 19 months old and…
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ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT PUTTING YOUR HOME ON THE MARKET? January is traditionally a time when I get phone calls that begin with “we are thinking about putting our home on the market.” It is a simple statement but has lots of ramifications. Often the families giving me a call may not actually put their…
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BUYING A HOME Be Willing to Make Cosmetic Improvements If you are willing to invest a little time in home improvements, you will find more houses that fit your criteria and get a better deal in the process. This has always been true in my Atlanta market, but now it is even more so because…
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Craigs List Housing Scam For the past couple of years I have been posting my listings on Craigslist. About a year ago I got a call from a frantic woman who wanted to know if one of my listings was for rent. I told her no, the home is for sale only. She immediately replied that…
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Moving Company Scams Recently, we have heard reports of numerous moving company scams where helpless customers are left with huge bills and no furniture. Many people are shocked to receive bills for thousands of dollars over the original written estimates given to them by moving companies. And some are finding their furniture and household goods…
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BUYING A HOME: DO A LITTLE RESEARCH ON THE AREA Your Realtor can help you determine if an area is going to suit your needs. Look to make sure the neighborhood and surrounding area has what you’re looking for in terms of schools, churches, shopping, dining, etc. You’ll want to ensure you enjoy the area…
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BUYING A HOME – FIND A REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL Yes, I know it is stating the obvious, but obtaining the services of a real estate professional is a step in buying a home. It is surprising to me that buyers sometimes skip this step. A professional real estate agent will earn their fee by assisting…
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BUYING A HOME: ANALYZE YOUR WANTS AND NEEDS. Dream Homes usually have a flaw or two. How do you figure out and evaluate all the choices home buyers face when buying a home. Take some time to make a list of all the attributes you must have in your new home. Once you’ve got a good idea of…
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Buying a home: Get pre-approved for a Mortgage. If you are BUYING AN ATLANTA GA HOME YOU NEED TO GET PRE-APPROVED FOR A MORTGAGE. Home sellers will give your offer more respect when they see a pre-qualification letter come in with it. Foreclosure offers usually require a mortgage pre-qualification letter from the buyer at the…
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BUYING A HOME: Get A Jump On The Competition Are you thinking about buying a home this year? GET A JUMP ON THE COMPETITION by obtaining a credit report and getting your finances in order. Literally thousands of Atlanta families are planning a move sometime in the next 12 months. An amazing race occurs every time a…
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ARE YOU READY TO SELL YOUR Atlanta Georgia HOME? For Those Who Have Energy to Burn (last in a series) If you do have some money to invest (or the talent and tools necessary to make the improvements yourself) below is a list of things you might consider. Change outdated wallpaper. Replace wallpaper with…
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ARE YOU READY TO SELL YOUR HOME? YOU’RE NOT DONE YET So you’ve tackled all the items we’ve listed in previous posts ARE YOU READY TO SELL YOUR HOME? Part One of a Series ARE YOU READY TO SELL YOUR HOME? You Need Curb Appeal ARE YOU READY TO SELL YOUR HOME? Absolute Basics for Indoors…
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