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 …
Congratulations! You now qualify for homestead exemption. /ˈhōmˌsted / n. a state or local tax break that exempts a certain amount of the value of property upon which a property tax is based A means by which a homeowner can reduce the amount of taxes owed on the property if the property is used as …
Disclaimer – reading the following may cause an uncontrollable urge to take advantage of today’s real estate market. Yes, this is one of the l o n g e s t blogs ever, but it’s worth the read. Dear Homeowner / Prospective Seller, Is now the right time to sell? It could be . . …
With the weather already teasing us with blue sky and gorgeous weekends, it’s time to start thinking about that property you want to sell in 2011 (well, that and the series of Park Festivals and general outdoor delight that springtime ushers in). Since this is a Real Estate blog, we’ll focus on some simple ways …