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Have you been wondering “How can I lower my property taxes?” Let’s find out if you may qualify!Lowering your property taxes isn’t a particularly difficult process, but it is a process nonetheless. And with upfront expenses like a potential assessment of your property, it may be a case of “you nee...

While everyone’s situation is different, many homeowners find that they’re able to reap the benefits of homeownership, which often include: Mortgage interest. For most people, the majority of a monthly mortgage payment  goes toward paying off interest. Often, that interest is deductible (unless y...

So you've decided to put your home on the market. Congratulations! Hopefully, you've brought a rockin' REALTOR® on board to help you list your spot, and together you've done your due diligence on what to ask for. As you start checking things off your to-do list, it's also important to pay mind of...

If you don’t have enough to put down 20% on your mortgage, you will probably have to pay private mortgage insurance. So, what is it and how much does it cost?What is PMI?There are two types of mortgage insurance: private and government. If you have a government-backed loan, like an FHA loan, you ...

Buying a home involves many different processes, one of which is closing on a home, and getting your potential new abode inspected. Although an inspection doesn’t seem like something that could affect you much during the home buying process, making mistakes during this process can cost you big bu...

When you're purchasing real estate, you'll quickly hear a number of terms thrown around. Most people tend to assume that Property Deeds and titles are the same thing, but they actually refer to two separate legal concepts. When you own a property entirely, you will possess both the Deed and title...

Yes, Atlanta boasts a wealth of bright, shiny new buildings but we also have our fair share of historic neighborhoods with quaint houses (and the occasional antebellum mansion), local shops and restaurants — all of which are a perfect locale for spending a day walking around and discovering our d...

The latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed a direct correlation between a lack of inventory and rising prices. We are all familiar with the concept of supply and demand. As the demand for an item increases the supply of that same item goes down,...