From Real Vinings I have had this house listed on and off and now it is being rented. I drove by today to take this picture so I could email it my client who lives in New York. My client’s first comment was, “This will be complicated, as its the neighbors’ tree”. I’ve had […]
April 12, 2012
Moving can be exciting, but it can also be one of the most stressful events of our lives. There is no way to completely remove the stress from moving, but it is possible to lower your stress levels significantly by taking a few simple steps. Start Early The second you know you are definitely going […]
February 23, 2012
In homes with basements and crawl spaces, we always need to be concerned with water flow from the roof. An overflowing gutter will dump water next to the foundation and create a water leak into the crawl space or basement. In homes with concrete slabs, water next to the foundation can cause movement and cracking, which […]
February 11, 2012
Source: Trulia/Tara-Nicholle Nelson Technically speaking, April 15th is tax day. But for Americans who expect a refund – including many homeowners who want to cash in on real estate-related tax perks – filing sooner holds the promise of getting that check in hand, stat. If you count yourself in that number, here’s a handy guide […]
February 8, 2012
by Michelle Hille @ www.newhomesource.com When planning on building a fence, you have to realize that there will be some problems that may pop up that you didn’t think about before. But don’t worry, just follow the fence rules and you will have no problem at all! By following these steps, you won’t have to […]
January 25, 2012
There it is again-a loud squeak every time someone walks down the hall. This may be a good sound for parents hearing their kids coming home before curfew, but it’s really annoying a 3a.m. when someone’s just making a trip to the kitchen. Floor squeaks are caused by natural shrinkage of wood due to changed in moisure […]
November 29, 2011
Name: Dan McFarland and Peter Walker The home: A three-bedroom, two-bath bungalow built in 1930. Where: Virginia-Highland Why they sold: Walker, 38, and McFarland, 42, who both work in the financial sector, saw the buyer’s market as an opportunity to buy a bigger home. They figured they would lose money on the sale but […]
November 21, 2011
Source: Bankrate.com In this economy, you may be tempted to delay or even skip minor home maintenance repairs, cleaning jobs and inspections in your home. But don’t be penny-wise and dollar-foolish. That $200 or $300 you save today could result in expenditures of $3,000 or even tens of thousands next month or next year if […]
October 31, 2011
From Erika’s blog: Searching Atlanta I’ve previously written about the recent change in Georgia law, where the selling price of a Georgia house will be the assessed value for tax purposes. The law was a reaction to people owning homes that were assessed, for tax purposes, at values much higher than their true market value. […]
July 5, 2012
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