The real estate market for first-time home buyers in Metro Atlanta/City of Decatur is competitive right now, and the “experts” are saying first-timers aren’t buying. Whaaaaat?!! Over half of my business last year was helping first-time buyers! Unless you count the cost of college in the 21st century, a home is the single biggest purchase
FOR SALE: $200,000 1523 Harvest Lane Atlanta, GA 30317 This charming, newly renovated brick bungalow is on a peaceful wooded lot in Dearborn Park. Its location is perfect! Here you can enjoy the City of Decatur lifestyle without the high taxes. Nearby neighborhoods also include Kirkwood, Oakhurst, East Lake, and more. Home is located in the
Anyone in the Atlanta and Decatur area knows how much we love older homes! You can find fabulous Victorian homes all over areas like Kirkwood, Decatur, Grant Park, Candler Park, etc. These homes have been featured in various films and there are even local festivals dedicated to honoring them. Many of these homes are the
From replacing a rusted out bathroom sink to laying laminate flooring, Americans are hooked on the DIY craze. Some things, however, are better left to professionals. Establishing your home’s current market value before putting it on the selling block or pursuing a refinance is one of those things. To determine its value, appraisers and real
Are you a first time home-buyer? Or are you considering selling your home? 2015 is the year to do it! Atlanta’s Real Estate market will continue to strengthen this year, with more homes on the market and favorable interest rates that should help take the sting out of rising prices. According to the Atlanta Board of
Many thanks to Shelter Mortgage for sharing this update! If you need help with financing I recommend Shelter Mortgage – please give me a call for their information! The monthly FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) is being cut by .5% from 1.35% to .85% effective January 26th. This is a significant reduction and equates to an
Annexation has been and will continue to be the major defining factor for our local housing market. To learn more about annexation, please read my previous posts and subscribe for updates. Annexation Update – Will City of Decatur, CSD, DeKalb County, and Together in Atlanta find Compromise? Decatur Releases Annexation Map + Other Updates Dekalb
When temperatures drop below freezing or rise to the point of sweltering, does it seem like your wallet develops leaks? If keeping your home comfortable year-round taxes your budget or tempts you to forgo comfort, you need to find a better way. Try implementing simple methods to lower your heating and cooling bills.
If you have not been keeping up with DeKalb County’s annexation progress, please see my previous posts: Dekalb County Annexation – Cityhood Subcommittee Members Appointed to Create a Final Annexation Map Dekalb County Annexation Update – City of Decatur, Tucker, and Other Surrounding Neighborhoods City of Decatur Annexation Challenges Decatur School Board City of Decatur