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When you’re a DIYer, it’s not unusual to have a variety of projects to work on over the summer. Some projects require warm temperatures and long days to get everything done, while others just happen to pop up during the summer months. Regardless of the reason you’re working on things during the s...
08/30/2019
When thinking about selling their house, homeowners have many options. A relatively new option is using an “iBuyer.” What is an iBuyer?According to Jovio, the definition is:“A company or investor that uses Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) to make instant offers on homes. It allows sellers to clo...
08/29/2019
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According to the Pew Research Center, around 37% of U.S students will be going back to school soon and the rest have already started the new academic year. With school-aged children in your home, buying or selling a house can take on a whole different approach when it comes to finding the right s...
08/28/2019
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Moving is never easy, but sometimes it is necessary. If you think you may be on the cusp of a move, take a look at these telltale signs it's time to put your home on the market and move to a new home! #1: Lack of Space Have you outgrown your home? Are you tired of constantly bumping into fami...
08/27/2019
We’re in the back half of the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the predictions are for the remainder of 2019.Here’s what some of the experts have to say:Ralph McLaughlin, Deputy Chief Economist for CoreLogic“We see the...
08/26/2019
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Living a more eco-friendly lifestyle is top of mind for more people every day. Happily, it doesn’t take a superhuman effort to do so, and it may even save you a few bucks. Ecologists suggest simple tips for creating a lifestyle that should help make you – and the planet we live on – proud: Be cof...
08/23/2019
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Equity build-up could be one of the biggest advantages to buying a home. There are two distinct dynamics that take place to make this happen: each house payment applies an amount to reduce the mortgage owed and appreciation causes the value of the home to go up.It is easy to make a projection ba...
08/22/2019
Did you know August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day? According to the United States Census, we honor senior citizens today because, “Throughout our history, older people have achieved much for our families, our communities, and our country. That remains true today and gives us ample reason…t...
08/21/2019
Experience what Atlanta is known for by stopping by these upcoming events. Munch on specially made chicken wings at the yearly local showdown or stroll through the city’s oldest surviving city park at the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival. Summer Halloween Carnivale When: Aug. 23, 6 p.m. to 12 a....
08/20/2019
Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts its Survey of Consumer Finances. Data is collected across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data covers 2013-2016.The study revealed that the median net worth of a homeowner is $231,400 – a 15% increase since 2013. At the same time, ...
08/19/2019