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Renters Shying Away from Social Media During Apartment Searches

RISMEDIA, December 8, 2010—Americans spend nearly a quarter of their time online on social networking websites and blogs, according to research...

Easy Ways to Green Your Holidays

Presents, decorations and party supplies can make for a not-so-Earth-friendly holiday season. But Ben Champion, Kansas State University director of...

FHA Project Approval a Crucial Step in Selling Condominiums

Want to buy a condo but are considering FHA financing? Keep reading... RISMEDIA, December 7, 2010—Earlier this year, the FHA required all...

How to downsize without spending money

Downsizing tips From Dave Bruno, the “100 Things Challenge” guy: -Start with your closet. Everyone has too many clothes. The process of downsizing...

How to Adjust After an International Move

Atlanta is home to many large international companies. If you are one of the many relocating to Atlanta, here are some tips to adjusting to your new...

5 Tips for Choosing Homeowners’ Insurance

By Dan Steward 1. Get past the advertising fluff. When selling your home and buying a new one, your mailbox becomes a sieve of solicitations—and one...

Fix Your Credit After Foreclosure

Thanks to RISMedia for this information! If you have a foreclosure on your credit report, here are some ways to start rebuilding your credit. ...

348 6th Street Atlanta GA 30308 – SOLD – $475,000

Springdale Park Elementary Inman Middle School Grady High School Off Street Parking for 2+ cars! Walk to Shops and Convenience! Kohler...

Thinking of getting an FHA Loan?

Here are some key facts you might want to know: Maximum Loan amount is $346,250. Minimum Down Payment is 3.5% Maximum Seller contribution is 6%....

10 Reasons to List During the Holidays

Are you considering selling your home, but wondering if you should wait until Spring? Some of our busiest months are in the 4th quarter, and here's...

120 Smithdun Ln Atlanta GA 30350 – SOLD – $399,000

Gorgeous light filled brick 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with great floorplan. Master on main with huge master bath and walk-in closet. Eat in kitchen...

Best Ways to Winter-Proof Your Home

I think the weather has just snapped in Atlanta! Here are some ways to winter-proof your home, and get you ready for the cold. Quick fixes: Change...

Down Payment and Gifts

When obtaining a new home and mortgage, there are several things you need to know: a) Where is my down payment coming from? b) If I am getting a...

Holding Title to Real Property

How will you hold title to your new home? Title is the legal documentation that bestows ownership of real property. This is to be indicated in Part...