Buying

Just one week ago, Peggy Slappey Properties visited Mountain View High School in Lawrenceville to provide lunch to the teachers and staff on the final day of school.  We handed out a few prizes and celebrated the end of another successful school year with these amazing people who prepare our kids for so much of what the future might hold.

Everyone has a story or two about teachers who impacted their lives.  It was our privilege to pay it forward by bringing lunch and a few laughs to these teachers and administrators who work so hard each and every school day.  We hope the summer months bring rest and relaxation to them all.

We know there are several teachers and families looking to move into the Mountain View High School District, which is

For American families who have chosen to serve our country through military service, These loans are designed to save veterans money and allow them to buy their piece of the American Dream when they return home.  But not every veteran is eligible.  There are four qualifying groups:

1.      Active Duty Service Men and Women.  The qualifying person must serve at least 90 days in the military during a time when the country is at war.
2.      Active Duty During Peace.  The qualifying person must have served at least 181 days as full-time military personnel during a time when the country was at peace.
3.      National Guard or Reserves Service.  The qualifying person must have served at least six years in either the Reserves or the National Guard.

Home Site 159 in Castleberry Hills is Richardson Housing Group’s “Brooklyn” floor plan, complete with Craftsman style details, a large, covered back deck, and a full basement.  This home is packed with modern, high-end finishes, like 5-inch hand-scraped hardwood floors, site-finished hardwood stairs with wrought iron pickets, and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.

This 4-bed, 2.5-bath home also has granite countertops in the kitchen and all bathrooms.  Heavy trim in the dining room and entryway gives way to 2-piece crown molding, recessed lighting, and pendant lights over the kitchen island. The over-sized master suite includes a sitting area and a custom tiled master shower.  Listed at just $299,950, Home Site 159 is a gem waiting for the

With more than 40 years of experience in the residential building industry, Richardson Housing Group understands quality, craftsmanship, customer service, and value.  Now, RHG invites you to tour their six area communities, each with something unique to offer.

Castleberry Hills

Situated just around the corner from the Suwanee Town Center and minutes from the Mall of Georgia and Lake Lanier, Castleberry Hills is all about location!  Not only are the homes complete with tons of high-end finishes (like hand-scraped hardwoods, granite, and gorgeous trim packages), but the community is just minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities in pretty Suwanee.  The local schools – Sugar Hill Elementary and Lanier Middle

Attention Agents: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 is your opportunity to view a beautiful new Lawrenceville community, grab some dollars in our Cash Booth, and enjoy FREE filet mignon for lunch!

Peggy Slappey Properties and JSS Homes invites all agents to the Grand Opening event at The Orchards at Sunny Hill in Lawrenceville.  We’ll show you why these homes are “A Cut Above the Rest” as we celebrate in true VIP style with great food, free cash, and guided tours.

Homes in The Orchards at Sunny Hill start in the mid $200’s, with several floorplans available.  These are up to 6-bedroom/4-bathroom homes with a bedroom on the main level.  Basement lots are available, and 3-car garages can be added. Homes feature popular design elements like granite, hardwood

Sprucing up your outdoor space can make a big difference in how quickly your home sells during the busy spring selling season.  As more homes are listed, flooding the market with available inventory, it’s more important than ever to catch the right buyer’s eye with these smart tips for great curb appeal:

Clear Away the Winter Grime

First thing’s first:  clean every outdoor surface until it shines.  Blow away the leaves and debris that might have accumulated over winter, wipe away the dirt (and pollen) from glass surfaces, and pay your lawn some much needed attention with a close cut and some spring fertilizer/weed killer.

A Seamless Transition

While the weather in Metro Atlanta is still moderately cool, open windows and doors for showings,

Waterford Homes invites all agents to tour its amazing Trilogy Park community in Hoschton, where just five homes remain, all of them offering a $2,000 Broker Bonus on contracts written before April 30, 2017!*

Each of the remaining 5 homes has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in two amazing floor plans.  Eleven years ago, Waterford Homes broke ground in Trilogy Park, and now the community is ready to close out.  This broker bonus opportunity is a great way to be a part of the legacy and allow your clients to build their dream homes with the original Trilogy Park builder, Waterford Homes!

Located in Gwinnett’s sought-after Mill Creek School District, Trilogy Park not only gives access to great schools, but also to shopping, dining, and entertainment at

It’s no secret that housing inventory in Metro Atlanta is low, especially when it comes to traditional “starter” homes below $200k.  Buying is competitive this Spring, but there are ways to make yourself the most promising buyer on the market, the one most likely to win the house of your dreams.

Narrow your list of must-haves. 

Be prepared with a SHORT list of must-haves before you start attending open houses and scheduling showings.  Your list should include only the items you feel unable to compromise on, like location, number of bedrooms/bathrooms, or acreage.  Remember that all finishes can be changed later to better suit your personality and style.

Save, save, save.

The easiest way to improve your “looks” as a homebuyer is to have

Peggy Slappey Properties is excited to introduce our newest partner, Southern Orchard Group, an innovative custom home builder dedicated to customer satisfaction.

With over 40 years of combined experience in new home construction, the team at Southern Orchard Group has built over 1,000 homes in the Metro Atlanta area. Their highly personalized approach to home building has earned the company high marks with customers, who appreciate low costs, high end finishes, and a builder always available to answer their questions.

Now this amazing builder is focused on The Orchard at Mill Creek, located near Hamilton Mill in Gwinnett County, where homes start in the $300’s.  These beautiful homes feature well-designed kitchens with stainless steel

Most people start their search for a new home by swiping through photos online, browsing online listing services, and creating a list of must-haves.  This is a great way to get excited about the possibility of a new home, but the best place to start is by deciding how much you can spend. 

Price matters – so much so that it could mean you’ll need to look in different locations, or at townhomes instead of detached homes.  Or maybe you can afford more house than you think.  The only way to find out is to speak to a qualified mortgage expert. 

Most buyers use some sort of financing to purchase their home.  Let’s face it:  most of us are not independently wealthy with tons of cash on hand to purchase a home without a loan.  The amount you qualify