Park Realty, one of the few locally owned and operated residential real estate firms in Intown Atlanta, will be hosting two property tax appeal workshops in June, right after the assessment notices are mailed out. Hap Richardson will lead the workshops. Hap is the owner of HLR Law, a boutique law firm that specializes in […]
With winter on the wane and spring inching forward, many are feeling the urge to refresh their spaces. Thinking of selling your home? The impetus to update your space may be less of a want and more of a need. Redecorating (or renovating if need be) should be done in a way that satisfies you, […]
Adding value to your house doesn’t require taking on a second mortgage to pay for improvements. Real estate experts say with a keen eye and a disimpassioned view of where your house can be updated, relatively small fixes can reap big rewards and push your home’s value up. A recent survey – Remodeling magazine’s 2017 […]
By Drew Jackson Selling any home can be challenging, depending on the Atlanta real estate market. But if you have an older home, you may need to take some extra steps to calm many buyers fears. A poor home inspection during the due diligence period of a purchase, can not only end a deal, but […]
By Andy Goldstein, Property Tax Consultant www.yourtaxrep.com (article from The Messenger) Now is the time of year when you can appeal the property value the Dekalb County uses to determine your property tax bill. Every property owner in the county receives an Annual Notice of Assessment which informs you of the taxable value of your property. […]
One of the crimes most frequently reported to the police is residential burglary. It’s also the most preventable. It doesn’t take much or cost much to out-smart most burglars. They’re usually not professionals, but rather people taking advantage of an easy target. Burglars may do more than steal things. If they’re surprised by someone coming […]
Owning a home is one of the most important parts of the American dream, but having the deed to a piece of land does not necessarily mean the property is yours free and clear. Other people may have certain prior rights or claims that your deed will not erase. Such rights can go back all […]
If you own your own home, the thought has probably crossed your mind: if you were to be offered your dream job out of state, should you sell or rent your home? Naturally there are many factors to weigh before making such an important decision. You’ll want to think about your reasons for keeping ownership […]