We know the decision about whether to decorate for Christmas before or after Thanksgiving can be a bit controversial for those who celebrate this December holiday. Some people prefer to wait until after the turkey leftovers are cleared out before getting started, while others barely take down the Halloween decor before throwing up a tree. Even if you prefer to …
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 …
North Georgia Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
If you feel like 2022 is flying right past you, trust us, you are not alone! As September winds down, we are beginning to see cooler mornings and shorter days, and you can even catch a glimpse of the leaves changing colors and Halloween decorations peeking out of neighboring yards. This means the farms of North Georgia are now opening …
Is the Sellers Market Beginning to Change?
For several years now, the common refrain regarding the housing industry is that we are in a strong sellers’ market. Housing prices were already rising across the country before the pandemic, but the work stoppages and supply chain issues that began in the spring of 2020 continued to drive up home prices while also causing housing inventory to reach some …
Apple Season is Here!
It may not feel like fall outside yet, but autumn really is just around the corner, and that means apple picking season in north Georgia. If you’re prepared for a short drive north of the city, you’ll find orchards galore where you can treat yourself to your pick of apples fresh from the trees, along with plenty of apple baked …