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Time to Apply for Atlanta Homestead Exemption
Happy New Year! As the new year begins, it reminds me that the upcoming tax season is approaching which always has me thinking about ways to save on taxes. One way to save on property taxes is to file for a homestead exemption. If you bought a home last year...
read moreWater Heater Maintenance
Home maintenance is an important part of protecting your investment in your new home. But I have to admit, maintaining the water heater is one of those items that I tend to ignore. So when I found out that water heaters account for 17% of your total household energy...
read moreWhere to Find Modern Homes in Atlanta
If you have a taste for modern homes in Atlanta, you definitely can find them sprinkled around the city! There are certain neighborhoods that seem to have more modern/contemporary homes than others. There are no zoning requirements about where a modern home can be...
read moreWhere to Invest in Atlanta in 2020
It’s time for another round of “Where to Invest in Atlanta.” I somehow completely missed 2019, but in 2018 I had mentioned investing in Summerhill. (Read full article here), which I must say, Summerhill is continuing to see exciting things happen over there. So where...
read more3 Steps for Atlanta Home Buyers to Prepare for the Spring market
On your mark, get set, GO! That is sometimes how I feel as the Atlanta Spring home buying season approaches…it’s a race to view a home, make an offer, then get told there’s multiple offers and you need to re-submit your offer for a highest and best situation, then...
read moreWhere to Dispose Old Paint in Atlanta
One of my 2020 new year resolutions was to clean out our unfinished basement that has become our holding spot for all of our junk. One thing that has started to build up in one corner was old paint. How do you get rid of old paint in Atlanta? You are not supposed to...
read moreCheck Out The Beacon In Grant Park
Grant Park has a new hang out hot spot called The Beacon. This isn’t exactly brand new – the buildings have been around for the past year (or more?) but I remember just about a year ago when most commercial spaces were still vacant or had “coming soon” signs in the...
read moreRestaurants in Summerhill
Restaurants in Summerhill? Say what? If you haven’t taken a drive through Summerhill lately (in particular along Georgia Ave), you might want to! When Georgia State took over the ownership of the old Braves stadium, there has been all sorts of exciting chatter about...
read moreShould You Refinance?
Have you been monitoring the current interest rates for home loans? Whether you have or haven't, I'm here to tell you that they are low! Just a year ago I heard over and over again that rates were expected to jump up. Well, the very exact opposite happened (thanks to...
read moreHave You Tried Cold Brew Bar at Altanta Dairies?
While the Atlanta Diaries building (in Reynoldstown) is still in final construction phase and pretty much all retail spaces are still empty, the one shop on the corner that is open (and was busy while I visited!) was Cold Brew Bar. Have you tried Cold Brew Bar yet? ...
read more10 Places to Take Dad for Father’s Day in Atlanta
Trying to figure out what to do with your dad on Father's Day in Atlanta this year? I've listed 10 places to take Dad in Atlanta this Father's Day (2019). Let's be honest, most guys like eating food or watching sports. If your dad is into either of these, then this...
read more8 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Atlanta 2019
Looking for somewhere special to take your mom this Mother's Day 2019 in Atlanta? I've listed 8 events happening in Atlanta on Mother's Day weekend that you can treat your mother to. From the mom who likes to shop to the mom who would rather go to a sporting event,...
read moreWhere to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Atlanta 2019
Are you looking at where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Atlanta this year (2019)? Here’s a list of many events happening in the Atlanta area where you can wear your green and celebrate all weekend long. You’ll find both family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day Atlanta events such as the parade in Midtown and tons of outdoor block parties from Midtown, Brookhaven, and Buckhead.
read more4 Inexpensive ways to boost your home’s curb appeal
If you are selling your home soon, we know that a buyer’s first impression of a home is when they first pull up in front of it. So what should you do as a seller to increase your home’s curb appeal (but not break the bank). Here are 4 inexpensive (and easy) ways to boost your home’s curb appeal.
read moreComing Soon: 261 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Coming Soon In Grant Park 261 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312Coming up for sale next week in Grant Park is this delightful newer traditional home situated on a corner lot. This home is built to blend in with the surrounding victorian and craftsman homes in the...
read moreHave You Tried the MLK Recreation & Aquatic Center?
If you are like me, I didn't even know that the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center and Aquatic Center even existed! It's located in the Old Fourth Ward (110 Hilliard St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312) and is open to the public (with a membership that is very reasonable)....
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