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Phone Scams Continue, Despite No Call List

Have a landline? You might have already received a call telling you that you owe the IRS money. The automated message provides a phone number to...

I’m buying a home; should I get a survey?

A survey of the property marks the corners and sets out the boundary lines of the property. It also shows easements, utility pipes, fences, walls...

6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price

By: G. M. Filisko While you'd like to get the best price for your home, consider our six reasons to reduce your home price. Home not selling? That...

ChaChing! Getting discounts on your Homeowner’s Policy

You're probably familiar with the basic discounts that most insurance companies offer on Homeowners coverages, such as bundling Home and Auto...

Smart Home Technology

Many people prefer to buy a home in move-in ready condition. A new study by Parks Associates on behalf of Coldwell Banker found that 71% of the...

Renters Insurance – Don’t Gamble with Your Property

A recent nationwide survey found that only 34% of tenants carry a Renters policy which means that most renters are taking a financial gamble with...

5 Reasons to Sell Before the Selling Season Picks Up

A common thought in real estate is never list your home in the winter offseason. Perpetuated by industry experts, agents and repeat sellers alike,...

Why You Should Invest in Property in Atlanta

Making an investment is no easy task. Before you buy a property or spend some cash on opening your own business, it’s a good idea to plan ahead and...

Costly Disclosure Mistakes to Avoid

**UPDATE** The 2018 Disclosure changes who pays some of these fees. If the seller does not disclose initiation fees, transfer fees, or any new...

Bought your home last year? File for your Homestead Exemption!

Basic Requirements for Homestead Exemption: Must be legal resident of the county; and Must own and occupy home as of January 1 of the year the...

Atlanta REALTORS® Releases December 2016 Statistics on Housing Market

The Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief examines sales, prices in 11-county metro area Atlanta, GA (January 18, 2016) – Atlanta REALTORS® (ARA), the...

Real Estate 2017: What to Expect

One of the most common questions we get at this time of year is, “What’s going on in the market?” It’s not just potential buyers and sellers who are...

4584 Cinco Drive Lilburn GA 30047 – SOLD – $235,700

This home is SOLD! Wonderful home in top rated Parkview HS district! Located in a private quiet cul-de-sac off Lake Lucerne, this spacious home...

Oh no, my heat’s not working!

There are many reasons for furnace failures. Listed below are the 10 most common, all under $200… Dirty filter Dirty evaporator coil Bad high limit...