Congratulations on your new home! To help you settle in smoothly and confidently, here’s a step-by-step guide of essential tasks to complete after closing. Keep this checklist handy to ensure nothing slips through the cracks. Right After Closing (Week 1) Secure Your...
If you need to update the address on your Georgia driver’s license (or ID) after moving, here’s a clear step-by-step guide: Step 1: Know the timing rule If you're new to Georgia, you must update your license within 30 days of establishing residency. If you're already...
Putting all the pieces together can be tricky! Buying a new home while selling your current one is a delicate balancing act. For many homeowners, the question arises: Should you sell first, then buy, or buy first, then sell? The right approach depends on financial...
When it comes to where we live, we are building equity for someone. If you own your place, at least you are building wealth for yourself.
Having a seasoned real estate professional by your side throughout the process can raise your quality and your satisfaction. You may even be the envy of the neighborhood! Dried in and ready for sheetrock BUYERS BEWARE The real estate rules change in a big way on Aug...
All the steps from Under Contract through Closing Day
*Note the Deadline is April 1st for most Metro-Atlanta Counties Step 1: Check Your Eligibility Before diving into the application process, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria: You should own the property as of January 1st of the tax year you're applying for....
Creating Your Custom Search Our goal is to create a search that is highly customized to your goals and preferences. Many times we will build this live via Zoom so we can evaluate realtime results with areas, price ranges and feature combinations. None of the free...
Understanding Fixtures in Real Estate: What Every Homeowner Should Know Introduction: When it comes to buying or selling real estate, understanding the concept of fixtures is crucial. Fixtures can play a significant role in determining what is included in a property...
Overview One of the first questions to come up when home shopping is How Much Money Will I Need to Buy My House? Followed quickly by When will I have to have each amount? Earnest Money - At the time of an accepted contract Earnest Money is the cash you put down up...