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Have you been feeling stressed out lately? You’re not alone. The majority of Americans report feeling more stress over the last few months than usual, even if they have not been personally touched by Coronavirus. Even if you are not a healthcare worker or other essential worker, chances are good you are navigating a new version of work-life balance, and …
Your HVAC system is designed to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and if you’re lucky, it will never let you down! The system has other functions though, such as helping maintain your home’s air quality and the moisture balance of your home, and while you may not realize how it is helping these …
The summer storm season is in full swing, so now is a good time to consider whether or not you need flood insurance. Many people assume that any and all water damage that can occur in and around their home will be automatically covered by their homeowner’s insurance policy, but that is not always the case. Flood damage and water …
If you have ever purchased or sold a home, then you are familiar with the part of the home sale process known as the appraisal. But what exactly is an appraisal, and why is it important for you to have one? An appraisal is an official valuation of the property in question, conducted by a trained and authorized individual. Appraisals …
Purchasing a new home, selling your old one, packing all of your belongings into boxes – these are some of the most stressful things you can do, and if you’re doing all three at once chances are your stress levels are running quite high. But you’re not the only one affected by these changes! Pets can also become stressed out …
You know before you get very far into the house-hunting process that there will be closing costs when you purchase a new home. You will hear them discussed by your mortgage originator, real estate agent, and likely many of the people you discuss your home buying process with. But do you know what the fees actually are? We’re here to …
A trade-off urban dwellers have long been aware of is that living in town often means working with a smaller space than you would find in suburban homes. While many folks think it’s worth it to live in the center of the city and close to everything Atlanta has to offer, it takes some creativity to make the smaller quarters …
If you have always dreamed of having a custom home built exactly the way you want it, you know the first step in the process is finding and purchasing an undeveloped plot of land. The opportunity with an empty lot may seem limitless, but this method of home-buying can come with a few risks as well. It makes sense that …
Are you trying to keep your power bill from flying sky high as your air conditioning system tries to keep up with rising summer temperatures? Or are you perhaps concerned with the environmental effects of running your AC unit 24/7 throughout the summer? There are actually several things you can do around your house to bring the temperature down a …
