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After you decide that its time to sell your home, the first thing you will likely do is consult with a real estate agent about the sales process. Then you will want to begin the process of decluttering and getting your house ready for potential buyers to view it both through pictures in a listing and in person. That means …
While we all like to believe that we live in the safest of neighborhoods where no crimes could possibly occur, the numbers tell a different story. According to data released by the FBI, more than one million home burglaries are committed across the United States each year. During these crimes, victims suffer an estimated $3 billion in losses each year. …
When you are perusing listings of homes for sale, you’ll like see each home described as a particular architectural style. Some of these are easy to recognize – many of us know what a bungalow is, and we can recognize the specific details that make a residence Victorian. Other terms might be less familiar, and some styles may sound very …
If your home is beginning to show its age but you aren’t ready to move into an all new home, it may be time to think about what home renovation projects you would like to take on. If there are several areas in your home that need to be upgraded, it can seem a bit daunting to get started, so …
Even in the relatively temperate climate we experience here in Atlanta, you will likely find that you are driven indoors more and more due to the shorter days and rainy, foggy and sometimes cold temperatures throughout the winter. The gray days and early sunsets can bring about the winter blues in many of us, but luckily there are ways to …
Stormy weather seems to pop up quite frequently in metro Atlanta, and eventually many of us will know the stress and inconvenience of dealing with storm damage to our homes and property. That’s why it’s important for all homeowners to know what steps to take first when a storm hits. If you do experience damage, how you handle things in …
The phrase “new year new me” doesn’t apply only to people, but can also be appropriate for housing trends as well. As the page on the calendar turns to a new year, decorating styles and housing features often begin to change to reflect the wants and needs of home owners and prospective buyers alike. The new year is a time …
The housing market is beginning to change, with the skyrocketing prices and nonexistent inventory showing signs of improvement as far as prospective buyers are concerned. However, many people looking for a home to purchase are still finding that the available supply is limited at best, especially if they are trying to stay in one particular area. If this is happening …
Did you know that Atlanta has only had one white Christmas in the past 100 years? A white Christmas is declared only when at least one inch of accumulated snow falls, and in 2010 Atlanta saw a shocking 1.2 inches fall on Christmas Day. The last time the metro area saw such weather on Christmas was in 1882, so it …
