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 …
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 …
A living evergreen tree taking up a place of prominence in a living room or foyer…..oversized hosiery hung from a fireplace mantel…..bunches of herbs hanging in doorways hoping to inspire a secret kiss…..when you begin to think about many of the most popular items we use to decorate our homes for the Christmas season, you might scratch your head and …
For many of us, nothing signals the beginning of the holiday season quite like a visit to a large scale holiday light display. The twinkling lights, festive holiday music and riding or walking in the fresh night air helps all of us, young and old, feel the magic and spirit of Christmas! Luckily there are several places either inside the …
