Casey Fauscett's (fauscettc) Blog

With storm season in high gear, now is the time to start preparing.  Assess your trees to see if any are diseased, dead, have any large dead branches or in close proximity of your home.  If you are unsure what to look for or know for a fact you have a problem, then it is time to call a tree servi...

Last year's drought has caused many woes for homeowners.  Water restrictions were put in place causing the vegetation in our yards to dry up and the ground to become hard.  This is especially hard for our trees because water is their life line.  Without water, photosynthesis can not take place ca...

 You have probably seen all of the damage and destruction of this past weekend's storms on the news.  A large portion of the damage was from fallen trees.  There are many ways a homeowner can prevent themselves from falling victim to tree destruction.  Never plant large trees too close to your ho...

In today's economic position in the housing industry is causing home sellers to work more aggressively in competing in the marketplace.  To better compete in this market, sellers should consider the following: Price it Right:  When listed in the MLS, price range is typically one of the first crit...

The Perfect Closing!Is there really such a thing?  So, you are under contract to finally buy your new home and excitement levels are at an all time high.  Then... you receive some unfavorable news about your upcoming transaction.  No matter what the situation, unforeseen obstacles can hinder a cl...

First Time Home Buyers: Do's and Don'tsExcited about buying your first home?  There's a lot of work that goes into making it happen.  Through a brief overview, I will present the proper do's and don'ts of a real estate transaction.  Do's:Find a reputable real estate agent.  He/she will assist you...

You are bound to find some great deals!If you are in the market to buy a home, you are bound to find some great deals!  I represented a buyer a few months ago.  We negotiated a contract on a home that was originally listed at $214,900 and closed on it for $175,000.  That's nearly 20% off of list!...

Team Agent's Wife & Fox 5 News Raise $ for Heart WalkI want to say how proud I am of my wife Penny. Penny participated in the Atlanta Heart Walk to raise money for the American Heart Association just days after completing the Breast Cancer Charity Walk. Penny had lost her Dad to a heart attack an...