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The 12th Annual Pumpkin Festival

There is a great activity for the family at Stone Mountain.  It is the 12th Annual Pumpkin Festival.  The pumpkin festival runs from September 26 to October 26 2014.  This festival is held in Stone mountain Park. The schedule is Fridays and Sundays from 10:30am to 5:00pm. For Saturdays from 10:30am to 7:00pm

Stone Mountain Park’s annual pumpkin Festival has become a family favorite and tradition.…

Real Estate Report: October 2014

Real Estate Report: October 2014

The real estate report for October is showing that the market is hitting the end of the”Selling season” – I don’t buy into it 100 percent.  Yes, there is more volume during March to September.  I have clients that are buying and selling with success from October to February every year.  The biggest thing is that you do see number dip a little starting in September…

Difference between a Mortgage Broker and a Mortgage Banker

What is the difference between a Mortgage Broker and a Mortgage Banker?

According to the National Association of Mortgage Brokers , a Mortgage broker is, “An independent real estate financing professional who specializes in the origination of residential and/or commercial mortgages.”

Mortgage brokers bring the buyer and lender together.  They do not lend their own funds. The lend money from other…

How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent

Purchasing and selling a home will be easier with the right Real Estate agent, but the question is “How to choose the right Real Estate agent?”  Having the right Real Estate agent will help you save time and effort in your buying or selling  needs and make sure that you will have a smooth process.

How will you choose the right Real Estate agent? You need to ask the right questions. The most…

Differences Between Upgrades and Maintenance on a Home

Upgrades and Maintenance on a Home

There is a difference between upgrades and maintenance.   Upgrades add value while maintenance issue makes the home more sellable.   Below is a list of upgrades  and maintenance items that will either add value or make it easier to sell.  When I say make it easier to sell here is what I am talking about.  If there are three homes for sale in your neighborhood…

Your home is an investment as well as protection for your family. Preparing your home for fall is part of ensuring your investment and family’s safety. Since fall is fast approaching this is the best time to get your home back in shape.

Fall home maintenance is an early preparation for autumn and winter since it will give you more time to check and make repairs on your home. Given this time you…

The Top Four Things A Realtor Should Be Doing to Sell Your Home

  Selling your home can be an incredibly stressful time.  That is why you need to hire the right Realtor that knows the market and how to sell homes.  Watch this video on the top four things a Realtor should be doing to effectively market and sell your home.

  Four Things A Realtor Should Be Doing to Sell Your Home

Monthly Real Estate Report

Real Estate Report

The September Real Estate Reportis out and there has been a slight slowdown compared to August of 2013.  This is not a sign of anything it just is slowing down a bit.  The market is still heading in the right direction.  It is just getting back to a more stable market.  We have seen an abundance of properties and a severe lack of properties.  The market is still low on…

Market Snapshot – A New Product for You

What is a Market Snapshot?

I have been thinking for a while about how to keep my clients (Which is you) up-to-date on the current market conditions in their area.  I usually send comparables every three months and that helps but that I feel is not enough.  So I researched different methods and found one that I really like.  I have added “Market Snapshot”  to my portfolio of business systems.  A…

Meet the New Total Atlanta Realty Team

Since the beginning of the year I have been contemplating how to better serve you and make your experience better.  Well I decided to hire some great people, to assist me, in providing you with the best quality service.  I have three coordinators that effectively run my business, and they are great.  Their expertise and assistance allows me to do what I need to do for you, which is to be…

Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

An energy efficient home saves you money in the long run.  You make your home energy efficient, you are also being eco-friendly.  There are lots of economical ways to make your home more energy efficient and are not very time consuming.

Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Use solar power garden lamps –These lamps do not consume electricity, they use solar power to generate light at…

Atlanta Homes for Sale: 2432 N Main Street

Atlanta Homes for Sale:  2432 N. Main Street

I have a great property for the seasoned investor.  It is located at  located at 2432 N. Main St. NW.  This is a great investment being that it is 5 bed /2 bath home and for the work that needs to be done it can easily be a cash flow property immediately.  This property is not for the casual investor.  There has been work done on it.  The kitchen needs…

Smyrna Homes for Sale: 4955 Ivy Ridge Dr.

Smyrna Homes for Sale

I have a great condo in Smyrna.  It is located in the Olde Ivy community.  It is a fantastic 2 bd/2 bath condo with all the updates.  This is a ground floor unit with an open foor plan, granite counter tops, spacious master bedroom and bath.  This is a good size condo with approximately 1,600+ square feet.  This unit comes with one car covered parking in the parking garage…

Multiple Offers? Seller Strategies

Seller Strategies for Multiple Offers 

Multiple offers might sound wonderful for a seller, but it also has its ins and outs in the process. When selling a home the optimum market price is not the only standard in approving an offer.  The multiple offers should be weighed in carefully and consider other aspects of the process such as the fees the parties will shoulder, the terms of contract, the…

Appraisers – What They Look for in a Home

 Appraisers – What They Look for When Appraising a Home

Appraisers play an important role in the buying and selling process. They determine how much your home is worth, as well as the loan amount needed and the loan-to-value when refinancing a home.  Since they have a say in your home’s finances, it would be a big help if you know what appraisers look for when appraising a home.  They also have…

Atlanta Monthly Market Report: August 2014

The latest numbers are out for August 2014.  The  market was slightly slower in July.  This is not uncommon.  Every year in July there is a slowdown and most people equate it to school starting early August, vacations, and the July 4th holiday.   This year was a bit different.   I did not see the typical slowdown that I have seen in the past.  Last year, everything stopped for about 2-3 weeks…

Get a Home Inspection Before You Sell – Why?

Home Inspection Before You Sell – It can Help!

Setting up an inspection during pre-selling of a property can be a great idea.  Real estate has changed over time as well as the quality of the buyers.  In today’s market a lot of buyers are keen on the future problems of a home and want any potential issues or repairs done before they move into a home.  What a buyer and seller think is a repair can…