Real Estate Now - Brandi Wells

Should you be telling your landlord goodbye and saying hello to your dream home?  Not so fast. Certainly, owning your own home has its benefits. But, is the dream of homeownership really one you should pursue?  It all depends on your circumstance and needs. Buying a home is such a large investmen...

It never ceases to amaze me at how quickly water can become so destructive.  Water shows no mercy, evades capture and is somewhat hard to prepare for in a pinch.  The weather in the Atlanta area has been wet to say the least for the past several days.  With saturated grounds and overflowing run-...

Ranch with stone and hardi plank exterior. Foyer entrance with hardwood flooring. Formal dining with trey ceiling, chair rail, custom trim, and significant natural lighting. Formal living area or office with vaulted ceiling and bay window. Family room with fireplace, opens to kitchen, breakfast a...

Should a buyer get a home inspection for a home they are buying? Should a seller order a home inspection prior to putting the property on the market? There are advantages for both. Simply put, a home inspection is a visual examination of both the physical structure and major systems of the entire...

This is video from this afternoon (9/21/09) at the Yellow River on GA 20 in Milstead/Conyers.  This water is moving in a rush.  It's amazing how strong it is.  You don't get a good feeling of the magnitude and the violent sound; it's similar to the beginning of a Nascar race.....

The last step in the home buying process is what real estate professionals commonly refer to as "the closing." The closing, or settlement or close of escrow, is when all the progressive steps in buying a home from the acceptance of the offer, title search, home inspection, mortgage approval, and ...

It's not surprising that two of the most popular rooms for home makeovers are the kitchen and bathroom. When potential homebuyers are searching for homes, they generally are more attracted to homes with updated kitchens and baths. These same rooms rank high in return on remodeling investment at r...

DEER FOREST Active Listings Summary - 8 available            163 average days on market            $228,575 average sale price Expired Listings Summary -  5 expired              194 average days on market            $224,960 average sale price Under Contract Listings Summary - 1 pending         ...

Why stop using your tools after the sale?  After all, the current transaction is only the beginning.  You are building relationships for future referrals.  Keeping the client communication after the sale is key to continuing the word of mouth referrals.  Use your visual tours and other resources ...

Time is of the essence Governor Sonny Perdue signed House Bill 261, which provides a $1,800 tax credit for home purchases. The credit, which would be taken over three years, took effect for purchases June 1 and is meant to spur activity in the housing market. The bill provides an income tax credi...