The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s a bustling center of activity where people gather to cook, eat, socialize, and entertain. As the central hub, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms of the home. This space will immediately attract buyers or turn them off. It’s much easier to look past …
When it’s time to sell your home, you may wonder which route to take: partner with a real estate agent or go it alone with FSBO. Which will deliver better results? Here are three reasons you should avoid the FSBO path. THE PAPERWORK IS DAUNTING: Buyer offers. Real estate contracts. Lender forms. Inspection reports. Closing …
When you think of real estate negotiations, what comes to mind? For most, price tops the list. Certainly an important part of any real estate deal, but did you know there are at least six others areas of potential negotiation? CLOSING COSTS: In addition to the price of the home, buyers must pay closing costs …
Congrats! You’re a Homeowner. Not only do you get to swell with pride every time you pull into the driveway, being a homeowner also allows you to realize some serious tax savings via homestead exemption. First and foremost – what is homestead? /ˈhōmˌsted / n. A state or local tax break that exempts a certain amount …
By now you should’ve received your 2018 property tax assessment. If you’re like me, you may be looking to dispute said tax assessment in an attempt to lower your assessed value and in turn, lower your property taxes. While I can’t guarantee that you’ll experience any real level of success (sorry), we’re here to help point …
An In-Depth Look at Financing for Millennial Home-Buyers **Home-Buyer Series** *While this blog post is targeted to buyers born between 1980 and 1995, we encourage all to read, join us, and send along their Millennial loved ones 🙂 Date: Thursday, November 10, 2016 (aka two days after the election) Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 …
By now you should’ve received your 2015 property tax assessment. If you’re anything like me, you may be looking to dispute said tax assessment in an attempt to lower your property taxes. While I can’t guarantee that you’ll experience any real level of success (sorry), AtlantaBen is here to help point you in the right direction. Property …
Mr. & Mrs. Homeowner – Not only do you get to swell with pride every time you pull into the driveway, being a homeowner also allows you to realize some serious tax savings via homestead exemption. First and foremost – what is homestead? /ˈhōmˌsted / n. A state or local tax break that exempts a certain …
Now that you’ve prepared the inside of your home for the fall and winter months, let’s tackle the outside areas before it gets too cold. Today’s list covers important areas to address / monitor around the perimeter of your home – On the Outside – ___ Check the roof: A roof that leaks not only has the …
The leaves are finally turning, the mornings are getting chilly, and the long, dark tunnel, aka winter, is fast approaching. While I didn’t come up with these 12 steps to help prepare for winter, this checklist is AtlantaBen tested and approved. Today’s list covers important areas to address / monitor inside your home. On the …