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Lowering the Stress of Moving

April 12, 2012

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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 […]

Just Follow the Fence Rules

February 8, 2012

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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 […]

Appraisal and Staging is the Key to Home Sale

November 29, 2011

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  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 […]

Five Tips to Selling Your Home in the Winter

November 15, 2011

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By Steven Senne, USA TODAY – Just your luck, you have to sell your home in winter, the slowest and dreariest sales season of all.  But cheer up. You can use staging, the reduced competition and some seasonal opportunities to your advantage. Many homeowners pull their houses off the market by year’s end if they […]

Ipad tool to help you move and manage inventory

October 26, 2011

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  As someone who has moved 14 times in the last  17 years (three of them internationally) I know the joys and challenges that come with relocation.  How many times have you taped shut that big brown moving box to open it to refresh your memory of where the blender is?  What if you are moving […]

The best day to list your house: Friday

October 24, 2011

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They say that if  you want to buy a car it is better to do so on a weekday rather then a weekend, and the end of the month is known for bringing you a better deal.  But, what about what day to list your house? I just read a fascinating article on Redfin.  They […]

From Contract to Close: Resources to Simplify Your Home Buying Experience In Atlanta

September 28, 2011

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Changing your address online is a simple and stress-free step you should take when purchasing a new home.  Through the United States Postal Service website, you can access their Official Change of Address Form.  You will need a credit card to do this as a $1 charge is required, and you will receive confirmation via […]

One couple feels "lucky" after selling their Atlanta home

September 15, 2011

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From AJC Homefinder.com Name: Billy and Sherry Linville Sherry Linville About $2,000 in updates, including painting and power washing, helped Billy and Sherry Linville sell their home in Ormewood Park.   The home: A three-bedroom, three-bath Craftsman-style home built in 2000. Where: Atlanta’s Ormewood Park neighborhood. Why they sold: Bill was transferred to Washington, D.C. […]

IRS's top 10 tax tips for home sellers

September 1, 2011

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Recently, the IRS agency released “Ten Tax Tips for Individuals Selling Their Home,” (IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2011-15).  You may want to have this information on hand, should your sellers have tax questions.  As a real estate agent or broker, it is not your job, nor is it advisable to give your sellers tax advice. […]

Luxury Screened Porches from Sotheby’s International Realty

May 19, 2011

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From: Andrea Cueny’s blog According to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI), the remodeling market is heading into recovery with an increase to 46.5 in the first quarter of 2011 from 41.5 in the fourth quarter of 2010. This marks the highest level for the RMI since the fourth quarter of […]