Welcome!

I am an Atlanta native and made the decision in 2007 to leave my job as an architect/urban planner to get my real estate license. This was a difficult decision but has been great since my very first day in my new career and I am really enjoying it! It is so rewarding helping people find that perfect home, and it allows me to continue to satiate my love of good architecture and great neighborhoods!

I attended Georgia Tech (GO JACKETS!!!!) which is where I met my husband. For almost a decade we lived in one of Atlanta's fabulous in-town neighborhoods in a great 1920's Craftsman bungalow with our two dogs and two cats. Following the birth of our first child, we bought a foreclosure in the west Buckhead area and fully renovated it using an FHA 203k loan, which was a fun and sometimes daunting process. And just prior to the birth of our second child, we purchased and renovated a home in downtown Historic Roswell, completing our personal tour of some of Atlanta's best neighborhoods to live in!

I decided to create this blog in order to share useful information and resources about the real estate market and home buying process, as well as hopefully bring some humor and levity to what is often a complex and intimidating process. Enjoy!!!

Monday, December 28, 2015

Fed Authorizes First Rate Hike in 9 Years

Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in nine years, ending a historic era of nearly 0% interest rates that began seven years ago today. As expected, the outcome of the Federal Open Market Committee's two-day meeting was an increase in the target range of the federal-funds rate by 25 basis points, to 0.25% to 0.50%. So what does this mean?
  • The Fed’s recent .25% rate increase directly affects the Prime Rate, which is now up to 3.5%. Virtually all Home Equity Lines of Credit are tied to Prime, meaning HELOC payments will be higher in January.
  • On a positive note, the Fed’s rate increase is pushing savings rates up. However, expect credit card rates to push up, too.
This change comes in the wake of months of rising house prices, an unemployment rate that has now fallen to pre-recession levels, and the strongest housing market we have seen in years. Even with the rate hike, interest rates are still historically low.
  • According to Zillow Real Estate research, the breakeven point when buying a home becomes financially better than renting a home after only 1.9 years.
  • Also, according to Zillow, the average income needed to support a rent payment is at the highest level ever, whereas the income needed to purchase a home is near an all-time low.

The FOMC forecast that the appropriate rate at the end of 2016 would be 1.375%, implying at least four rate hikes next year.
It anticipates that the economy would evolve in a way that warrants gradual rate hikes. Now that the Fed has made the first move, the pace of future rate hikes would become the focus of markets going forward.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

4 Steps to Winterize Your Home


It may be tempting to ignore yearly tasks that prepare your home for winter, but inaction can be costly. Keeping your home in good repair not only prevents larger problems, but it can also avoid complications should you need to file an insurance claim down the line.

Here are four tasks you should tackle to get your home in peak winter condition:

Clean Gutters -- Remove leaves, pine needles and other debris from gutters to ensure late fall rains and winter precipitation can run freely. Make sure water drains properly into downspouts during your cleaning, and check that gutter attachments are securely in place.

Inspect the Roof -- Checking your roof doesn't require that you scale a wobbly ladder. You can get along just fine from the ground with a set of binoculars. Look for shingles that are lifting, cracked or showing signs that the protective granules have worn away. If you have attic access, look for pinholes of light or signs of water damage along the roofline.

Shut Off Outdoor Spigots -- Save yourself the headache of a burst pipe by disconnecting, draining and storing garden hoses for the winter. If your outdoor spigot has a shut-off valve, close the valve and drain the faucet. You can also wrap protective insulation around the spigot for the off-season.

Patch Windows and Doors -- Check around doors and window sashes; replace any weather stripping that has become loose or cracked. Wave a lit match or incense stick around window and door frames, and caulk areas where the smoke wavers, which indicates an air leak.


Tending to these tasks now may feel like a bother, but it will keep you from laboring out in the cold if overlooked winter maintenance comes back to haunt you. If you need recommendations for vendors to help with any of these tasks, please let me know!
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Friday, October 2, 2015

TRID changes


All of my new buyers will receive a copy of this flyer in their Buyer packet (compliments of the wonderful Moore Team at Shelter Lending), but I thought it was worth sharing this very helpful information about the upcoming TRID changes and how it will impact the purchasing process.  

Perhaps the piece we are all the most worried about are the new timing requirements, which have the potential to delay closings (a major problem if there are back-to-back closings involved!). The biggest change is that the loan can’t close until the Lender has sent the Borrower the final Closing Disclosure (CD), confirmed the Borrower has received the CD, AND then waited for the 3-day waiting period to pass.
Example: If closing is on a Friday, the Buyer’s “confirmation of receipt” must be received by 11:59pm on the prior Tuesday. If the CD changes, the 3-day clock may have to be restarted. This will cause many closings to be delayed.
Due to these increased timelines, my lenders are recommending an appraisal contingency of 25 days, financing contingency of 35 days, and closing at least 45 days out.

Key action items for the Buyer are:

  • Submit a pre-approval application before making an offer to minimize mortgage processing delays
  • Give the Sales Contract to the lender as soon as it is available
  • Use e-mail to electronically sign the loan disclosures, including the LE, to expedite the process
  • Give the Lender your “Intent to Proceed” as soon as possible after receiving the LE
  • Pull together and deliver your requested loan docs to the lender during the first week of the process
  • Confirm receipt of the CD immediately after receiving it to start the clock ticking on the 3-day waiting period
For more information about how these changes might affect your home purchase, please call or email me today!
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Big lending changes coming

The new TRID changes are set to go live October 3rd and we are anticipating potential issues industry-wide due to the new requirements and 3-day waiting period if there are any changes to the settlement statement prior to closing. It is even more important to make sure you are working with an experienced lender who understands these new changes and how to work within the parameter.  Below is an excerpt from Realtor.com regarding the upcoming changes. You can read the full article here
Mortgage lenders and real-estate agents are bracing for the Oct. 3 implementation of a five-year-old law that has forced them to overhaul the way they process sales.
The changes, prompted by the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial law, are meant to help consumers better understand the terms of their mortgages before they sign the dotted line.
But some in the real-estate industry worry that the rest of the year could be marked by delayed closings, frustrated borrowers and confused real-estate professionals as they adjust to the new rules.
At heart, the changes simplify forms long required by the federal government that disclose loan terms, such as a mortgage’s interest rate and prepayment penalties. The rules also require that consumers see the final terms at least three business days before closing, a change meant to ensure they have time to understand what they’re agreeing to.
The reform is meant to prevent what occurred during the housing boom, when some borrowers agreed to loan terms they later found they didn’t understand, such as low initial interest rates known as teasers, loan balances that could increase over time and balloon payments due after a certain number of years.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

All-Stars!


So proud of my amazing broker and fellow RE/MAX Around Atlanta agents who were chosen as winners in the 2015 Agent's Choice Awards from Atlanta Agent Magazine! We had 5 of our team chosen, including Managing Broker of the Year, Industry MVP, Charitable Services, and Rookie of the Year.  This is a great example of why I chose to join this office and I am so proud to be part of this amazing team!

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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Half bath or full bath?

If you are thinking of renovating or adding on, but don't have a ton of space, consider this:  Data shows that an extra half-bath can boost a home's price as much or more as another full bath.  A half bath can be added in as little space a 2' x 4', while a full bath needs quite a bit more room, so these findings can be significant!
The median price for single-family homes with one bathroom was $85 a square foot, according to a survey of listings on realtor.com in late July. With an extra full bathroom, the price climbed 15%, to $107 a square foot, while an extra half-bathroom added 10%, or $93 a square foot. 

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

It's been a busy year!


2015 has been a banner year! 

Here is just a quick glimpse of what I have been up to!
Roswell Country Club
Roswell
Marietta
Smyrna
West Midtown
Old Fourth Ward
downtown Decatur
Smyrna
Sandy Springs
Woodstock
Roswell
Indian Hills Country Club (East Cobb)
West Midtown
Berkeley Hills Country Club (Duluth)
East Atlanta
Norcross
Woodstock
Burckhead
Indian Hills Country Club (East Cobb)
Marietta
Horseshoe Bend Country Club (Roswell)
Brookhaven
My listings have been selling for over 99% of list price and in less than 20 days. 
Thinking of selling? I would love to help!  
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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors


I recently had an issue arise when a buyer had a survey done and a fence that was thought to have belonged to one property owner actually sat partially on the property of their neighbor. This caused the sale of the home to be postponed while they tried to sort out the issue, which was stressful for all parties involved.  In light of that, I thought I would share some pertinent info on the subject.  This is also the part where I say GET THE ENHANCED TITLE POLICY when you purchase a home! It helps protect you in situations like this!

1. A neighbor builds a fence and a portion of the fence is on the owner's property.  What should the owner do?
  • Request that fence owner move the fence onto their property, or
  • Enter into an Easement Agreement allowing the fence to remain, but the owner retaining the right to request the fence be removed at any time the owner requests.
  • Nothing.  This may result in the loss of property over time.
2. An owner wants to build a privacy fence.  How high can the fence be?
  • Most all jurisdictions have limitations on the height of fences, usually six feet for back and side yards and four feet for front yards.
  • In order to build higher, a "variance" would have to be applied for and approved.
 3. A neighbor has built a fence higher than allowed by the local ordinance.  What can an owner do?  
  • Inform the neighbor of the fence ordinance.  The neighbor may not otherwise know the law exists.
  • If the neighbor still does not conform the fence to the local ordinance, call the local zoning or planning office and they will take action to seek conformance.
 4. A neighbor's fence is unsightly. What can an owner do?
  • Check the local ordinance to see if the fence is in conformity.  If not, see (3) above.  
  • If in conformity, but ugly to you, there is nothing that can be done unless:
  • There are restrictive covenants in the subdivision restricting fence designs, or
  • The fence poses a danger because of its design or condition, or
  • The fence is dilapidated.
In these cases you may have the ability to have the fence removed or redesigned. 5. An old fence used by both owners sits directly on the Property line?  Who owns the fence?  
  • The fence belongs to both parties, neither can remove it without the others permission and both are responsible for maintenance.
If a conflict arises over any fence issue, the first step is to try to understand the law and then to contact the neighbor to discuss remedying any situation.  In any of these cases, a lawsuit should be your last resort.  
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Sunday, August 16, 2015

Staging your home

At the end of the day, there are a few key things that sell a home. First of course is price. Nothing is more critical than pricing it correctly. However, a close second is staging it correctly. A properly staged home - which highlights all your homes pluses and distracts from its negatives - will help you to sell faster and for more money. A service I provide is doing a walk-thru with clients prior to listing their home where we go room by room to assess what needs to be done to get the home ready to sell. This includes staging advice, minor repairs, and any other changes I think might help.  I want the home to look as perfect as possible before the first potential buyer ever walks through the front door. First impressions are everything! 

Click here for an excellent article which gives great tips for properly staging your home, which I encourage all homeowners to read prior to listing. 

These pictures are examples from my listings where I helped my clients to stage their home (while they were still living in it, with their own belongings) and you can see what a difference it makes!




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Monday, July 6, 2015

AROUND Atlanta indeed!

People often ask me if I focus in a specific area of town, to which I always reply "Nope, I'll go anywhere!" and point out that my company is RE/MAX Around Atlanta.  The only thing I specialize in is making lasting relationships and helping people realize their real estate dreams! So while I have never consciously focused in one part of town, I was curious to see if there was any sort of pattern to my business. I decided to pull up a map of all my sales to get a quick visual, and as you can see, I truly do work AROUND Atlanta! 


My furthest sale didn't even make it onto this map - it is one I have under contract right now in Byron, GA (south of Macon)!  I don't normally travel that far, but this is a longtime friend of the family that wanted my help navigating her first home purchase and I was more than happy to oblige. As you can see, most of my sales are in the Metro area and on the northern side of town. 

Out of the 130 homes I have sold in the past 8 years, 75 of them have been ITP and 55 of them have been OTP, so a fairly even split.  They have ranged in price from under $10,000 (yes, you read that right - 2009 was a really rough year for housing values in Atlanta and a lot of my investors took advantage!) to over $1M, and have been every type from an authentic loft conversion in the heart of the city to a working horse farm out in the country. I truly will go anywhere for my clients, because my goal is always to find them their dream home, wherever it may be!

If you are thinking about buying or selling, contact me - I'm happy to come to you, wherever that may be! 
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8 Avoidable Mistakes 1st Time Buyers Make

Some good tips in this HousingWire article! In particular, I see first time buyers make mistake #5 quite a bit, which is why I always stress Location, Location, Location! It is a cliche for a reason: location is the ONLY thing you cannot change about a home after your purchase it, and it has the longest and most significant impact on both value AND consumer happiness down the road.

The last thing a first-time homebuyer wants to do is mess up the entire homebuying process by doing one of these common mistakes. 
Yet, they continue to make them.   
Listen, buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person will make,  and all it takes is one bad or misinformed decision to mess up the entire process. 
So, stop. 
Movoto complied a list of 10 common mistakes first-time homebuyers make.
After perusing the list, HousingWire condensed the mistakes into 8 things that could ruin the homebuying process: 
1. They don’t watch their finances before buying a home
This would include watching your credit, taking on too much debt right beforehand or making a big purchase right before closing. 
Debt-to-income ratio is a huge deciding factor on credit scores and it’s one of the first things that lenders look at when putting your mortgage together. Lenders want to know how much debt borrowers have already accumulated against their income. The more debt the borrower has, the less of a loan they will be able to get. 
Many people don’t realize that lenders look at all financial information again before closing occurs to make sure that nothing has changed. And that debt-to-income ratio that they used to create your mortgage in the first place is one of the first things they’re going back to check. So, hold off on any plans to buy a new car to park in that new driveway or furniture to fill the house. 
2. They don’t take the time to get pre-approved before house hunting
It’s easy for homebuyers to assume what they can afford and to just start looking without taking the steps through the lender first, but it’s not the smart move. Most real estate agents won’t show potential homes without a prequalification letter to in hand. And some won’t do anything without the pre-approval. 
3. They take on more than they can handle financially
Many first-time homebuyers make the mistake of assuming that just because they can afford the house that means that they can afford to live there. That’s not always the case. There are many extra costs associated with homeownership that often get overlooked by someone who is new to the game. 
4. They get into a fixer upper they don’t have time or money to fix
Fixer uppers can often seem like a great savings. Home renovation shows can do that to anyone. The problem is, though, that most people don’t have a production company budget and a huge crew behind them working around the clock to get the jobs done. Without money and time, fixer uppers stay fixer uppers. Not only can the novelty wear off fast, but what seemed like a huge savings quickly starts to look like a giant money pit. 
5. They prioritize the home over the neighborhood
When people start looking for that dream home in their dream neighborhood, many realize just how far outside their budgets dream homes can be, especially in big cities and affluent suburbs. It’s tempting to continue to look for that same dream home, just in a neighborhood that might not be as good. 
6. They put all their eggs in the online basket
The Internet has become an invaluable tool for home buyers. Searching through homes, researching neighborhoods, getting your credit score, and finding out what lenders are prepared to give has never been so easy. However, it’s still not as good as getting a reputable team of professionals who can physically meet with or at least speak with you in your corner. 
7. They spend all their money on the down payment
Putting down a 20% down payment on a home is often mandatory these days unless you’re interested in paying mortgage insurance. Many people save and scrape every last dollar they can get together for years in order to meet that 20 percent down payment figure and then as soon as they reach it, they go through the home buying process. Many people empty out their savings in order to meet the down payment, leaving themselves with nothing left over. 
8. They skip the home inspection
Skipping the home inspection might seem like a quick and easy way to save money for some people. The novelty and excitement of a new home make some people feel like there’s nothing that would possibly change their minds about wanting to buy it. That is until you’re moved in and realize that there are major and very costly maintenance issues such as mold, termites, a leaking roof, electrical issues or foundation problems
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Sunday, July 5, 2015

5 Tips for finding your new home online

The statistics show that 90% of buyers start their home search on-line. I'd argue that statistic and say that the only person NOT looking online is probably my mother. But with all the World Wide Web at your fingertips, how do you sort through all the information to narrow down your choices?  Here are 5 tips for using Remax.com's excellent search site to help you find your dream home:

When you’re ready to start your home search online, don’t let the sheer volume of listings overwhelm you. Below are some tips to help you narrow down your search results on remax.com and make it much easier to streamline the list of homes you want to visit. 
1. Be smart about pricing.
By now you’ve probably already contacted a lender to figure out exactly how much you’re preapproved to borrow for your new place – and then from there determined how much you’re actually willing to spend on a home. (What you can borrow oftentimes is higher than what you might be comfortable spending.) When you begin your search online, the absolute high-end of your budget isn’t the figure you should enter into your search criteria. 
In today’s competitive market, many buyers find themselves in the middle of a bidding war to secure their dream home. Houses can sell for several thousand dollars more than the original asking price. It might be a good idea to go into your online search knowing you could end up paying more for a home than it’s listed for online. With this in mind, set the price search filter lower than your true maximum price. This way you have some flexibility to compete and increase your offer if other buyers submit offers on your top pick. Another way remax.com helps in your search is to automatically show the newest listings at the top of your results, giving you the opportunity to get your bid in as soon as possible. 
2. Consult the map.
You’re looking at pictures of the perfect house. There’s a fenced-in yard for your dog. The garage has plenty of space to store your camping gear. Your kids will love the Jack-and-Jill style bathroom. But just as you’re about to contact the agent, you notice a deal-breaker – your commute to your new job would take twice as long as you wanted. 
Avoid the heartbreak of discovering the perfect home is in a less-than-perfect location by using the remax.com mapping functions. After you filter properties based on pricing, number of bedrooms, and other criteria you set, this function shows homes as pins on a map. You can zoom in to focus on homes within walking distance to your kids’ new school, for instance, and you’ll also get an idea of what restaurants and other amenities are nearby. Plus, you can create a My RE/MAX account to access additional features like INRIX Drive Time, which shows commute times to and from a property at various times throughout the day. 
3. Remember, photos and videos are only 2D.
Although it’s true that agents can do a great job of capturing a home’s character in photos and videos, there’s still only so much these images can convey. Maybe the neighborhood is described as “secluded,” but it’s still close enough to hear the train come through town. Or when you look closer, you’re unsure if the cabinets are maple or oak. 
These types of uncertainties are why it’s important to see a home in person before you make a decision to buy. Your real estate agent will happily schedule showings for you. But if choosing an agent isn’t something you’re ready to do right now, there is a way to see properties and start narrowing down your wants, needs and options: open houses. On remax.com, you can filter search results to see homes with an upcoming open house. The feature also posts the dates and times you can stop by to see the properties in person. 
To get an even better feel for the area, you also can view demographic data and browse a neighborhood overview. 
4. Search your top neighborhood choices.
Make a trip across almost any city and you’ll encounter several different pockets of culture and attitude. One part of town might pride itself on being the historic city center while another is all about modernism. Perhaps the reason you’re in the market for a new home is that you want to shift to the lifestyle a specific neighborhood offers. To search for a specific area on remax.com, type the name of the area you want to live in, followed by “Neighborhood” and the state you’re looking in. If the neighborhood you’re looking for is listed (many, but not all, neighborhoods will appear), you’ll see search results showing all available properties in that area. Now that’s convenience! 
5. Balance character with upkeep.
Another important search feature is the age of the property. Deciding whether or not you’re interested in purchasing an older home is a perfect example of how the wants and needs in a home differ for each buyer. You may have always wanted a home with exposed brick inside, but are you willing to pay to update the older plumbing that might come with it? Whether you’re open to taking on maintenance that may come with an older home or you’d rather avoid projects altogether and stick to brand-new homes, the “Age of Home” filter on remax.com can help you narrow down your search results. 
Just because you’re starting your search online doesn’t mean you have to go it alone! Contact me today to help me guide you in your home search – both online and off.
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Saturday, May 9, 2015

When your Realtor tells you to declutter - just do it

Admit it - you are just as addicted to HGTV as the rest of America. So don't pretend you don't know what is coming when I meet with you to list your home. Every buyer wants to walk into some version of Pottery Barn, and that means clearing out all of those mementos of life that you have collected over the years. I am sympathetic, it isn't easy; the way you live in your home is innately counter to the way buyers want to experience it. You drink coffee every morning - buyers want to see wide open expanses of empty counter in kitchens. You have a 2 year old - buyers want every living space to look like something out of Dwell magazine. Believe me, I understand it isn't easy. But if you want to get the most money for your house, it is important.

This is an extreme example, but see what happened to one couple who had an amazing home in an amazing location but just couldn't bear to box up the mementos from their life.

As I remind clients: you are moving. Go ahead and pack away all the "extra" that you can - it will make it that much easier come moving day because much of your belongings will already be in boxes, and in the meantime it will make your house much more show-ready. That's not to say the 50 porcelain roosters that your grandmother passed down to you aren't special, they just may not be everyone's taste so best to go ahead and bubble wrap them now.

We have the same goal as you: sell your home as quickly as possible, for the most money as possible. So in this vein, the more you can do to maximize your home's first impression, the better.

Trust us, we are the experts.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Title Insurance


Great article about the importance of owner's title insurance from the Washington Post! Here are a few key excerpts, but please read through the entire article here.
A frequent refrain we hear from our clients is “Why do I need title insurance when you have already done a title search?”  Not only does title insurance cover mistakes made during a title search, it also covers a gamut of issues that even the best title search cannot reveal.  For example, a title search cannot detect a forged document, or definitively identify a faulty legal description, or account for the indexing mistakes and tardy record-keeping at the government clerk’s office.
Title insurance claim rates are approximately 5 percent, relatively low when compared to other forms of insurance, which often invites skepticism among prospective homebuyers.
However, missing from this statistic, are the title snags we encounter that do not result in direct claims by an insured home seller. In many cases, the seller is not even aware of the behind-the-scenes curative work that has been done for the seller to convey insurable title to their buyer. 
Without an owner’s title insurance policy, the legal costs to hash out a title claim would be in the tens of thousands of dollars paid directly out of your pocket. Not to mention you could lose the money you’ve invested in your property such as your down payment and any improvements you’ve made. 

Personally I can attest to the fact that my closing attorney puts in a ton of overtime clearing titles in all but the cleanest of closings.  This hard work usually happens without my client ever knowing, and it is just another aspect of what makes my "team" so great - I can trust my closing staff to do a great job, quickly and professionally.  But there are instances when even the most diligent amount of digging does not reveal a decades-old title issue, and that is exactly what title insurance is for: to protect one of the biggest financial investments you will ever make. 
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Sunday, April 12, 2015

Game of Thrones is back! (certainly that deserves a blog post)

Game of Thrones is my all-time favorite series of books (PLEASE finish the books, George!) and HBO has done an amazing job bringing them to life. In honor of the newest season kicking off tonight, I offer you this amazing article!

Game of Thrones returns on Sunday, and we’re sure you watch it for the same reason we do. No, not the shockingly colorful violence. No, not the inescapable nudity and salacious sex scenes. Yes, like us, you love it because it’s all about real estate. After all, isn’t the whole show just one big bidding war for the castle by the sea in King’s Landing? Can’t have closing costs if everyone’s dead, amirite?
Who knows? Maybe Arya Stark is actually headed to Braavos to get her broker’s license. Maybe the White Walkers just want a sunken living room and gourmet kitchen like the rest of us. Guess we’ll have to watch all of Season 5 to find out.
In the meantime, here are some Westeros-style castles (in America!) fit for any Lannister, Stark, Bolton, Greyjoy, Targaryen … good lord, this gets confusing. And for those days when you want to give the dragons a break, we’ve included the Walk Score—the White Walk Score, that is. (Click here to view the Castles)
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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

BREAKING NEWS: Alix Nadi Awarded Best of 2014 on Kudzu

iPad with merchant tool kit
For the second year in a row I was voted by the Kudzu Community as a Top Atlanta Realtor!  I am so honored to be chosen for this, as it is a testament to the kinds of relationships I form with clients, which extend way past closing.  

Here's the official press release:


 – January 12, 2014 – 
Alix Nadi was named a Best of 2014 winner for Atlanta Realtors on Kudzu.com, a leading source for local business information and consumer reviews.
Over 5 million local businesses competed across a wide range of categories including home, auto, health and professional services. Winners were determined based on votes from consumers in the Atlanta Kudzu community. Alix Nadi received the top honor and will be recognized with a Best of 2014 badge displayed on her Kudzu business listing.
This is the second consecutive year that Alix Nadi has earned this honor, which is a testament to the unparalleled level of service she provides her clients. She has been helping buyers and sellers in the metro Atlanta area since 2007 and is consistently one of the top agents in the city. 
"My business is entirely based on referrals, so winning this award means a lot to me," says Alix.  “I am proud that my clients and Kudzu users again voted me as one of the best Realtors in Atlanta. Winning this award from Kudzu only strengthens my commitment to my clients.”
Please visit http://www.kudzu.com/best for a full listing of the Best of 2014 winners, and learn more about Alix Nadi here. 
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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Homestead Exemption

If you purchased a home prior to January 1, 2015 it is time to file for Homestead Exemption.  This allows for a property owner to pay decreased property taxes on their Primary Residence.  Many counties allow you to file for you exemption online; however, please consult your County Website to obtain specific directions.  

Some documents required for filing may include: the recorded warranty deed, the Settlement Statement, a Utility Bill, Driver’s License Number and Car Tag information.  The Homeowner can file for Homestead ANY time before the due date to get the exemption for that year.  Most counties require that the homeowner own the property as of January 1st to qualify for that year.  If the property is located within City limits, the homeowner may be required to file with the City as well.


Gwinnett County – deadline is April 1, 2015            
770-822-8800

Fulton County – deadline is April 1, 2015                 
404-612-6440

DeKalb County – deadline is April 1, 2015               
404-298-4000

Cobb County – deadline is April 1, 2015                  
770-528-8600

Clayton County - deadline is April 1, 2015              
770-477-3311

Cherokee County – deadline is April 1, 2015            
678-493-6120

Henry County – deadline is April 1, 2015                 
770-288-8180                 

Forsyth County – deadline is April 1, 2015               
770-781-2106

Douglas County – deadline is April 1, 2015              
770-920-7272

Fayette County – deadline is April 1, 2015               
770-461-3652

Paulding County – deadline is April 1, 2014            
770-443-7606
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