Mild winters and the abundance of Fortune 500 and 1000 companies in Atlanta, combined with beautiful neighborhoods and an affordable cost of living, are luring many folks to move to Atlanta, particularly New Yorkers. According to Forbes, the cost of living is 55% lower in Atlanta than in New York City.
Atlanta was the […]
What are real estate scams?
Real estate scams are fraudulent activities that take advantage of a person’s vulnerable position or their lack of knowledge about the real estate market or its related processes. Scammers often use a variety of tactics to swindle unsuspecting individuals out of their hard-earned money and valuable property. It is essential […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s getting hot outside This means the kick-off of the summer real estate season, when families scramble to sell their current property and find a new home before Labor Day signals the start of the next school year.
If you and your family are planning to buy or sell a home in Atlanta this year, […]
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Remodeling your home can be an excellent way to increase the value of your property or add some needed updates to an older home before selling it. Any homeowner that intends to take on a large remodeling project should prepare to obtain the necessary permits as required by their local government.
However, not every home […]
Aside from things like interest rates and demographics, national and state economies ultimately have one of greatest impacts on real estate. Since economies are intrinsically linked to employment, we figured it would be interesting to analyze the top employers in Atlanta and the effect that these businesses have on property values in the real estate market. […]
Vacant houses can attract crime, create health hazards, and hurt your property value. Left abandoned too long, these unpleasant eyesores can suffer broken windows, holes in the roof, rodent infestations, graffiti, and worse. If there is a derelict house in your Atlanta neighborhood, you need to know your rights so you can take action.
What […]
Believe it or not there are similarities between vinyl and hardwood, actually who am I kidding the similarities are skin deep. In fact most people can’t tell the difference between hardwood and vinyl because the technology used to create vinyl wood flooring has improved to the point that it can print out any wood pattern […]