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on November 21, 2023
What are housing code violations?
Are you selling your house, but you’re worried about code compliance? Housing codes are rules set by the government to ensure safety for both the homeowner and the community. A code violation occurs when your property doesn't meet the set guidelines for how buildings should be maintained. There can […]
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on September 18, 2023
A non-judicial foreclosure occurs when a borrower misses mortgage payments and the lender reclaims the house to sell. Generally, there is a “power of sale” clause in a mortgage contract that allows the lender to sell a property to recover what’s left of the loan amount, if the borrower gets behind on payments. The difference […]
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on August 22, 2023
When selling real estate in Atlanta, how you approach the sale depends on the types of property you want to sell. Basically, the different types of real estate in Atlanta are:
Residential real estate. This includes single-family houses, vacation homes, townhouses, cabin retreats, apartments or apartment buildings, and condos.
Commercial real estate. Commercial real […]
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on April 10, 2023
Mild winters and the abundance of Fortune 500 and 1000 companies in Atlanta, combined with beautiful neighborhoods and an affordable cost of living, are luring many folks to move to Atlanta, particularly New Yorkers. According to Forbes, the cost of living is 55% lower in Atlanta than in New York City.
Atlanta was the […]
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on April 10, 2023
Is it time to sell your Atlanta rental property?
Rental properties are a terrific real estate investment, but there often comes a time when it’s wise to sell. When house prices have increased due to a thriving market, it’s smart to cash out while the value is high. Or, if you can’t find tenants for […]
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on March 16, 2023
Overview of house fires in Atlanta
The worst fire in Atlanta, the Great Atlanta Fire of 1917, burned for over 10 hours and destroyed almost 2,000 structures, leaving over 10,000 people homeless and laying waste to over 70 city blocks.
Of course, Atlanta didn’t have the modern firefighting equipment that we have now, nor did […]
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on January 12, 2023
Unfortunately for homeowners across America, property taxes are on the rise as house values continue to increase across the nation. Property taxes are a necessary evil for every homeowner and one of the most difficult parts of the financial responsibility of owning a home. Property taxes are paid by individuals or entities who own property […]
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on October 11, 2022
Solutions for Unsold Homes
There's an art to house sales. It's not as hard as structural engineering, but if it's challenging to find someone willing to buy your house, you may be overlooking a few important things.
If you are the owner of an unsold home, don't be hard on yourself. Navigating a traditional […]
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