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Posted on 04/25/2021

Hardwoods Need a Facelift? Consider Bleaching

Post Photo by Pixabay via Pexels One of the benefits of hardwood floors is their durability. When they start to look worn, refinishing takes time, but is much less of a hassle than replacement. Yet sometimes, stains won't simply buff out of the surface of your hardwoods. If you’re dealing with tough stains, like juice or wine spills or...

Bleach

Diy

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Posted on 04/18/2021

What Delays Can I Expect in My New Construction Project?

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels A construction crew has to deal with a lot of issues when they're on the job. No matter how careful the preparation is, it's impossible to expect that everything will go exactly as planned. That being said, there are plenty of "professionals" in the market who may try to take advantage of...

Construction

Delays

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Posted on 04/11/2021

5 Tips for Preparing Your Home for Sale

Photo by Im3rd Media on Unsplash Selling your home can be a very exciting experience. From house-hunting to packing up your stuff, it can all be a very fun and rewarding process. However, there are some steps that must be taken to ensure you sell your house for the right price. You must understand what your house is...

Prepare Your Home To Sell

Seller Tips

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Posted on 04/04/2021

Water Features for Your Home

Water features aren’t just limited to the outdoors, anymore. You can bring the calming serenity of a soft stream into your home to give a more relaxing atmosphere. They can also be used as room dividers, conversation pieces, or as a simple decoration. Wall Fountains One of the most common ideas for indoor water features is the wall...

Indoor Decor

Water Features

Posted on 03/28/2021

Renting Vs. Buying - Which is Right for You?

Photo by Athitat Shinagowin via Shutterstock You’ll often hear it stated that paying rent is throwing money down the drain. As a motivation to buy a home, however, that might not be the best idea. A rule of thumb is that if you can purchase a home for fifteen times what you currently pay annually in rent, buying...

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 03/26/2021

Which Home Improvements You Should Use Your Tax Refund For

When it comes to the time for a tax refund, you may have a lot of big plans for the extra money that you’ll receive back from Uncle Sam. Your mind may swirl with possibilities as to what you might do with the money. One of the best uses for the money is to reinvest it in your home....

Home Improvements

Tax Planning Tips

Posted on 03/14/2021

What Does It Really Cost to Buy a House?

The cost of buying a house extends beyond a seller's initial asking price. In fact, there are many "hidden" costs that buyers need to consider as they decide whether to purchase a house, such as: 1. Closing Costs There are various closing costs that a buyer may encounter before he or she finalizes a house purchase, including survey, appraisal...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 03/07/2021

Improving the ROI of Your Home Updates

Image by Cristina Mantovani from Pixabay If you're getting ready to sell your home, you're likely looking for relatively affordable upgrades that will give your home the most pizzazz. Taking the time to spruce up your property is a smart idea, but it really pays to be strategic. Because while buyers should be able to recognize a home...

Home Upgrades

Home Improvement

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Posted on 02/28/2021

Loan Options for Luxury Home Buyers

Photo by Vincent Rivaud from Pexels When you buy a luxury home, you have several options when it comes to paying for the home. While some luxury buyers invest fully in the home and purchase outright, most find that opting for a mortgage of some type keeps options open and reserves capital for other things. Mortgages can be...

Luxury Home

Home Buyer

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Posted on 02/21/2021

5 Ways to Display Your Collectibles

Photo by H Wong on Unsplash Your collectibles are important to you, but all too often they tend to be tucked away in a closet attic, or the basement. Why hide all of the things that you spent so much time and care collecting? Instead, find ways to incorporate them into your existing decor so that your house...

Decorating

Home Decor

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Posted on 03/19/2021

Another Property Sold - 3052 Browns Mill Road Se, Atlanta, GA 30354

Come See this well maintained Ranch move in condition very spacious back yard for entertaining, All 3 bedrooms on one level. Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, White Cabinets. This home is very clean and its in a great location. This listing will not last...

Real Estate

Atlanta

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Posted on 02/18/2021

Another Property Sold - 2216 Sage Mountain Court SW, Marietta, GA 30064

WELCOME TO YOUR WEST COBB DREAM HOME. This new construction single-family home offers families the best in form and function in one of the hottest locations in Cobb County. Located in the Ellis Marietta subdivision, tucked away just miles from Marietta Square, Kennesaw Mountain, and the Avenue at West Cobb, this gorgeous 5 Bedroom/4 Bath modern farmhouse features a spacious, open floorplan, screened-in porch for indoor/outdoor living, and custom, quality upgrades...

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