Home Improvement Rates of Return
(What You Should Know Before Remodeling)
It’s pretty easy to say you’ll get the most bang for your buck by remodeling either your kitchen or your bath. But like most things in life, “it depends.” Actually, it depends on several things. You ...
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How to Understand Your Escrow Account
(Property taxes, Homeowner Insurances, PMI, Reserves, Etc.)
There’s a lot of paperwork and money involved when you purchase your home. Some of the paperwork you come across will involve an escrow account. An escrow account is a way of securely holding money ...
View MoreDo I need to pay mortgage insurance? I get asked this question a lot. I would say it is in my top five for most frequent questions asked. It is a good question, but it depends on many different factors.
What is Mortgage Insurance (MI)?
The book definition according ...
View MoreDownsizing is a Step-By-Step Approach
By Chad Schernikau
When you come upon the stage of your life where your home is too big for your needs it is time to downsize. Downsizing can be a stressful time because you have some many memories and possessions. Which possessions you ...
View MoreThe new market report is out for June 2019 and it is still showing a strong sellers market in the 500,000 and under price points in detached and attached residences. I feel that we are in a current shift/correction in the market. If you look at ...
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Tips for Buying a Condo
(Condos Offer Many Amenities and Conveniences)
Generally, condominium owners fall into one of three broad categories. One group is people making the move from renting to ownership. A second group is retirees or others looking to switch from high maintenance single-family homes to a ...
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The Resort Lifestyle At Vinings Estates
In Mableton
(Resort Amenities in a Luxury Setting)
Located just northwest of Atlanta, Vinings Estates, in Mableton, is your private haven and retreat away from a hectic life and the busy city. This short 20-minute commute is close enough in for a city ...
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Why You Should List Your House for Sale This Spring
Most people believe that spring is the best time to sell a house, is it or isn’t it? As with most life events – “that depends.” It makes sense if you want to move while the children ...
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