A completely empty home may seem like a blank slate, allowing potential buyers to picture both their belongings and limitless possibilities in the empty space. However, most buyers aren’t visionaries, and a blank slate doesn’t necessarily translate into an easier staging and showing experience. On average, a vacant home will sit on the market for 6 days longer than a …
Seasonal Home Maintenance Tips
Even though the warm weather is hanging out far longer than expected this year, there are certain maintenances tasks that must be completed around your home before the cold temperatures and winter weather begin to arrive. Unfortunately this means a little bit more work than simply raking your leaves and resetting your thermostat. Here are some tips for what you …
What to do With Your Yard Full of Leaves?
To quote a meme travelling around the city lately, Atlanta’s weather just went from 90 to 55 like it saw a state trooper! Most of us are thrilled to have temperatures that finally make it feel like fall, and even the windy and rainy days are a welcome reprieve from the steamy summer that overstayed its welcome. But of course, …
Staging Your Home in the Fall
In the current real estate market, it seems that the only rule is that there are no rules! That’s why even though you have likely heard it said many times that you should not list your home for sale in the fall, you can totally ignore that advice today. Traditionally sellers were hesitant to list their homes during this time …
Should You Consider Going Solar?
Are you concerned about rising energy costs, and how much money you are spending on utilities each month? Do environmental concerns frequently occupy your mind, with thoughts of climate change what type of world we may be leaving for our children and grandchildren? These concerns seem to be effecting people more, leading to an increased interest in using solar energy …
Boost Curb Appeal with a New Front Door
Replacing your front door is one way you can make a seemingly small change to your home’s exterior, while vastly overhauling its look and curb appeal. What’s more, a new front door is a great way to add value to your home, and depending on what type of new door you select, you may be able to make the change …
How to Refresh the Look of Your Brick
Bricks have been used to build homes for centuries, and they remain a favorite construction material, valued for their classic look and ability to withstand the test of time. Brick is also excellent at withstanding both the high temperatures and humidity that characterize summers in Atlanta. However, just because a material is strong and long-lasting, doesn’t mean it will always …
Signs it May be Time to Downsize
Anytime someone is in the market to buy a home, they are likely looking for something specific that will meet the needs of their family in its current station of life. Growing families with young children are often looking for more space or a larger yard. They may be changing locations to be closer to work or better schools. These …
Owning a Historical Home
Atlanta is known for its many beautiful and historic homes, and for several neighborhoods designated as historic districts. These homes aren’t just old, they are historically significant for a variety of reasons. Owning and living in such a home can be enjoyable and rewarding, but the experience can also come with extra complications and surprises. If you’ve ever been tempted …