Crisp fall temperatures have finally arrived in Metro Atlanta. Shelves are stocked with everything pumpkin spice, mums are blooming, and leaves are beginning to fall. If you’re thinking of selling your home, autumn is a great time to do it; fewer homes in the market means less competition and a faster sale. Help buyers fall in love at first sight by sprucing up your curb appeal with a few simple tips:
Autumn colors are beautiful, but not on your lawn. Keep your grass free from leaves and other debris that gathers this time of year by raking and bagging regularly.
Spiders and other creepy-crawlies move their homes closer to yours as the temperatures drop, leaving nests and webs galore. Clean your front porch and doorway top-to-bottom with a
Fall is bringing fantastic incentives to Metro Atlanta new home communities, all courtesy of Richardson Housing Group and its preferred lender, Fidelity Bank Mortgage. On new contracts that close by 12/31/2018, get All Closing Costs PAID* in these beautiful Gwinnett and Jackson County neighborhoods. For more details on any of these communities and homes available NOW, please call Wayne Kelley at 770-330-5978 or Phil Nardone at 678-794-0431.
Braselton Farms
Braselton Farms is one of Richardson Housing Group’s newest communities, located in the quiet town of Hoschton in Jackson County. These homes feature award-winning floor plans with designer finishes like subway tile, shaker-style cabinetry, and hand-scraped hardwood flooring. Generous lot
Sometimes buyers sabotage their own home closing by making easily avoidable mistakes. These are the top five money miss-steps that can jeopardize your purchase – and they are all within your personal control:
New Loans
Once you have secured financing, do NOT open any new lines of credit. This means no new store credit cards, car loans, or financed purchases of any kind. If your new home needs new furniture, either use cash or wait until 30 days after closing so your debt-to-income ratio does not change. After all, the furniture won’t do you any good if you can’t buy the house to put it in.
Missed Payments
Make all your standard monthly payments on time. Just before closing is not the time to be forgetful about that credit
This fall get $7,500 in closing costs* from EMC Homes in seven of their Metro Atlanta communities! EMC Homes is opening new doors across the North Metro area, offering homes great for every price point, from first-time buyers to those looking to upgrade or even downsize. Backed by over 40 years of experience in new home construction, EMC is known for its attention to detail and superb craftsmanship. Come see for yourself in these seven great communities:
McIntosh Place
McIntosh Place is located near Sugarloaf Parkway in the award-winning Archer High School District. These Craftsman style homes start in the mid-$200’s and feature upgrades galore, including brick and stone exteriors, granite counter tops, and hardwood flooring. EMC Homes
Fall has officially made its way to North Georgia! As temperatures start to cool, it's a great time to start home shopping. You can be in one of these fantastic resale homes in time to celebrate the holidays!
7651 Tenspeed Court, Flowery Branch
$389,900
This stunning home is located in a highly sought after neighborhood: Sterling on the Lake! The home is situated on a very private lot with a big back yard to enjoy from the covered back porch. It has a large gourmet kitchen with stained cabinets and granite counter tops that overlooks the family room. The master suite includes his/hers walk-in-closets and separate his/hers vanities. The upstairs loft could easily be converted into a fifth bedroom or used as a media room, work-out room, or
New homes are waiting in Heritage at Jefferson, where great community events bring neighbors together, kids get the benefit of award-winning schools, and parents can work close to home with Jefferson’s growing businesses.
Homes in Heritage are priced in the low $300’s, with beautiful features like stone fireplaces with cedar mantles, over-sized granite islands, and hand-scraped hardwood flooring. There are several floor plans available, including basements and slab homes, with private, wooded backyards. This is a swim/tennis community with clubhouse, outdoor grill, and playground. Richardson Housing Group, a builder with more than 45 years of experience in residential home construction, is proud to offer these beautiful homes with
September is Realtor Safety Month, a good opportunity to review how you stay safe as a realtor and to update your routine if needed.
There are too many stories of predators who target real estate professionals, including one from Gwinnett County in the recent past. Read about it HERE. The encounter left the agent bloodied and battered, now a cautionary tale to inspire more vigilance in other agents. Here are a few practical ways to make your job safer:
Always let someone know where you are and who you are meeting. Have someone check in with you at an appointed time and have a plan in place if you don’t respond.
Park on the street, not in the driveway, so your vehicle cannot be blocked in.
It’s close-out time in Sutton Oaks, where just three home sites remain in this established Winder community. To celebrate, Sutton Family Homes is now offering buyers $3,000 in closing costs!*
Sutton Oaks is conveniently located close to Hwy 316 in Winder, inside the sought-after Apalachee High School District. Close to parks, shopping centers, and restaurants, these last three homes offer great opportunities you don’t want to miss, close to everything you love in Barrow County.
Homes are loaded with custom, Craftsman-style features, including wide front porches, hardwood floors, granite counter tops, stainless-steel appliances, coffered ceilings, and more. With open floor plans that include four bedrooms, two full baths, and one half-bath,
EMC Homes invites you to McIntosh Place in Lawrenceville, where buyers can receive $3,000 in closing costs and agents are eligible for a 4% broker bonus.*
These great incentives are only available on 1190 Grayson Oaks Drive, a beautiful, move-in ready, new construction home with four bedrooms and three baths. EMC’s Charleston plan, this home features a welcoming front porch, an open floor plan, and a full, unfinished basement. Loaded with fine details like granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and hardwoods, the home is listed at just $294,900.
McIntosh Place is located near Sugarloaf Parkway in the award-winning Archer High School District. It’s close to shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities – a great Gwinnett
EMC Homes, a Metro Atlanta home builder backed by over 40 years of experience, invites you this Labor Day Weekend to Creekside at Monarch Ridge, Hall County’s hidden gem. Buyers are offered $3,000 in closing costs and agents receive a 4% broker selling commission!*
Homes in Creekside at Monarch Ridge start in the $200’s and showcase popular design elements like shiplap accent walls and island kitchens complete with a built-in desk. With up to five bedrooms and three bathrooms, standard features include granite counter tops, hardwood flooring in the foyer, a covered front porch, and a wood burning fireplace in the open-concept great room.
Set in the foothills of North Georgia and just a short drive to Lake Lanier, this community is also
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