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2017
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If all those excited home buyer declarations like “This place is just perfect for us” and “I have to have it!” were binding, selling houses would be a breeze. But, as with everything in life, it’s not what people say, it’s what they do that really matters.Still, it's hard for home sellers to not ...
08/31/2017
“Why are you selling your house?” might seem like a perfectly innocent question from home buyers, but watch out—if you're the home seller they're asking, this is one of the diciest questions you can answer. The reason: Pretty much any explanation you give is bound to contain revealing info that t...
08/29/2017
What is the difference between a short sale, pre-foreclosure, and foreclosure? If you're considering purchasing one of these kinds of properties, it's very important to understand what these terms mean and how the home's status could affect its sale. The first rule of thumb: Proceed with caution...
08/28/2017
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The Grant Park Summer Shade Festival will once again welcome music and art lovers to Atlanta’s oldest park for two days of nonstop fun on Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27, 2017. Presented by and benefiting the Grant Park Conservancy, the festival will once again feature an impressive lin...
08/23/2017
If you're looking up "FHA loan requirements," you are very likely wondering if you qualify for an FHA loan. These mortgages, which are insured by the Federal Housing Administration, help home buyers secure financing to buy a home despite their low income, lack of savings, or poor credit scores—th...
08/21/2017
If you're looking to buy a home in a community run by a homeowners association, or HOA, then you may have also heard that in order to join the club, you'll have to abide by its restrictive covenants. So what are restrictive covenants?Although this term may conjure up images of a satanic cult, "re...
08/17/2017
Any home buyer understands the generic "before you buy" to-do list: Check out the schools. Knock on your future neighbors' doors. Get an inspection. Stop by at night.But in order to truly do your due diligence, you have to get even more proactive—and sometimes just a bit nosy. We know your pile o...
08/16/2017
You like being under a microscope? Whatever your answer to that question may be, you'd better get used to being scrutinized when you're trying to buy a home. Your behavior can sway sellers to bestow their precious home on you—or pass you up for someone nicer or way less annoying.Just be sure to f...
08/15/2017
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For those who own and enjoy living in an older home, it can be disappointing to discover that many buyers, especially younger ones, often shy away from these stately beauties. Even when an older home offers features that are hard to find in newer construction, such as large pantries, plenty of st...
08/14/2017
Free, family-friendly and fun! Join us to see MOANA @ Grove Park on Friday 8/11 at 8:45pm. 🍿☀️🎬#AtlParksandRec
08/11/2017