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If you’re shopping for a new home, you probably have a vision for your ideal, “perfect” home. Hopefully you realize however, that no home is truly perfect, even if it has been freshly renovated or is a completely new build. That’s why every sales contract includes the right for the buyer to have their potential new home inspected by a …
Breezy summer nights were made for relaxing and enjoying the fresh air outside. However, the great outdoors might not be as inviting if your outdoor living spaces need some upgrades. We have some great suggestions for how you can easily give your patio, deck, and porch areas a makeover, without a significant investment of time and money. And whether you …
Does your next home improvement project involve upgrading the shrubs along the front of your house? Whether your current greenery is overgrown, sparse, or you’re simply not a fan of the variety, trading out old plants and shrubs for something new can give the front of your home an entirely new look. Here are some of our top picks for …
You know before you get very far into the house-hunting process that there will be closing costs when you purchase a new home. You will hear them discussed by your mortgage originator, real estate agent, and likely many of the people you discuss your home buying process with. But do you know what the fees actually are? We’re here to …
A trade-off urban dwellers have long been aware of is that living in town often means working with a smaller space than you would find in suburban homes. While many folks think it’s worth it to live in the center of the city and close to everything Atlanta has to offer, it takes some creativity to make the smaller quarters …
If you have always dreamed of having a custom home built exactly the way you want it, you know the first step in the process is finding and purchasing an undeveloped plot of land. The opportunity with an empty lot may seem limitless, but this method of home-buying can come with a few risks as well. It makes sense that …
Are you trying to keep your power bill from flying sky high as your air conditioning system tries to keep up with rising summer temperatures? Or are you perhaps concerned with the environmental effects of running your AC unit 24/7 throughout the summer? There are actually several things you can do around your house to bring the temperature down a …
Selling your home is one of the largest financial transactions most people will ever be a part of, and most people only do it a handful of times throughout their lives. While the process can be complicted, proper research and preparation can help you maximize the money you make from the sale of your home, but unfortunately, there are also …
Installing an in-ground pool in your backyard may sound like an enticing idea, especially if you do not live in a neighborhood that offers a pool as one of it’s amenities. The investment is likely to cost you at least $30,000, and possibly much more if significant additional pre-work is needed to get a backyard that is not level ready …
