Overview of house fires in Atlanta
The worst fire in Atlanta, the Great Atlanta Fire of 1917, burned for over 10 hours and destroyed almost 2,000 structures, leaving over 10,000 people homeless and laying waste to over 70 city blocks.
Of course, Atlanta didn’t have the modern firefighting equipment that we have now, nor did […]
Georgia homeowners must pay taxes on their property. Usually, the tax amount is based on the assessed value of the property. In Georgia, property is evaluated every year and is taxed at 40% of its full market value. Fair market value in this case means the price a property would sell for in a competitive […]
What is a mortgage default?
Home loans are very common, and most Americans rely on borrowing to finance a house purchase. There is no issue trying to sell your house when you still owe on your mortgage. However, if you’ve missed a few payments, you might run into some issues. Unfortunately, the federal moratorium on […]
Are termites common in Atlanta, GA?
Termites are one of the most common household pests —they are found in almost every state (not including Alaska, it’s way too cold). In fact, termite damage happens to about 600,000 American homes a year. According to official termite infestation probability zoning guidelines, Georgia is one of the […]
Unfortunately for homeowners across America, property taxes are on the rise as house values continue to increase across the nation. Property taxes are a necessary evil for every homeowner and one of the most difficult parts of the financial responsibility of owning a home. Property taxes are paid by individuals or entities who own property […]
There are a lot of steps you can take to prepare a house for sale to help attract potential buyers. Making your house “show ready” is probably the biggest piece of advice that a real estate agent would give on the best way to prepare a house to sell and what would help you sell […]
Selling a house can be challenging in various ways, but one of the most frustrating parts of selling a house is all the added expenses that arise during the entire process. Before even getting the house listed on the market, you may have costs associated with staging, storing bulky items, and cosmetic improvements. Then […]
Is it worth renovating a house before selling it?
If you’re a fan of home makeover shows, you know very well that home renovation costs are nothing to sneeze at.
Homeowners often have to sacrifice the beautiful features a skilled contractor could add to the house to afford the things they truly need.
That […]
“We need an appraisal.” Most homeowners selling a house will eventually hear this phrase when they find a buyer.
And for good reason. The housing appraisal process can be very helpful.
Think of a home appraisal as a snapshot of a house’s value on a particular day. There are a surprising number of expensive […]
Do I need a real estate agent?
Selling a house without a real estate agent is a viable option for many homeowners.
Think about it this way: Is the only way to sell a car to take it to a car dealer?
Of course not. You can sell it yourself online. You can put […]
