When making the jump from renting to owning a home, many buyers find that one of the most intimidating aspects of home ownership is being able to handle all of the unexpected maintenance issues that can arise, and are now their responsibility to take care of. If you can’t call a landlord or condo maintenance team to fix your problems …
Signs Your Home has Foundation Problems
Problems with your home’s foundation can be caused by a number of things, including climate, plumbing leaks, poor soil compaction and inadequate drainage. Years of being exposed to these issues can cause basements, concrete slabs and pier and beam foundations to develop severe issues requiring house foundation repair. Your home is likely your largest investment, so it definitely pays to be on …
Christmas Tree Recycling Around Atlanta
Wondering what to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays are over? Several locations around metro Atlanta offer Christmas tree recycling, and for some residents, your tree can even be picked up from your curb along with your trash pickup. Recycled Christmas trees are turned into much that is used throughout your city and county in parks and public …
Yes, You CAN Sell Your Home in the Winter!
You can’t possibly list your home to sell in the dead of winter right? That may be what you’ve always heard, but as it turns out, there’s not reason to fear a winter listing if you find that life is leading you away from your current address. Not only are there buyers looking even during these chilly months, but barren …
Wacky Laws for Homeowners
You can do whatever you want on your own property right? Most of the time that is true, but across the country, there are some truly unique rules in place that regulate what you can and can’t do in your yard and around your house, or what sort of house you can even have! These laws are rarely if ever …
Furniture Layout? It’s All in the Numbers!
Have you ever noticed how some rooms just seem to feel more comfortable than others, but you can’t put your finger on why? The answer might be in the math! The spacing and placement of almost everything in your home can be laid out along a number system and voila – your rooms will instantly feel more comfortable and inviting. …
Home Improvers Beware!
One of the best ways to add to your home’s value and increase the long term sale price is by making improvements and renovations, right? Not so fast. While many of the changes you can make to your home will result in an increased valuation, this isn’t always the case, and each potential change should be fully researched before you …
An FYI About HOAs
If you are currently or soon to be shopping for your first home, or your first home in a planned community, you may want to familiarize yourself with homeowners associations, or as they are more commonly referred to, HOAs. HOAs are the management organizations that create and enforce rules governing condominium and home communities. HOAs draw mixed feelings from homeowners. …
Built to Last?
Nothing lasts forever, and unlike a fine wine or masterpiece of art, most things do not increase in value as they age. In a previous blog we talked about how long you can expect common household appliances to last, but what about the materials your home is made of? If you are contemplating an addition or remodel, or if you’re …