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2012
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I have just sold the second new home this week. Before that it was over a year ago. The home builder we are working with is running 5-6 months to build a home from the ground up. One month of that is taken up with the permitting process. I spoke to another builder 2 days ago and he had sold out h...
06/27/2012
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What a terrific new listing in Acworth Ga., in the community of Centennial Lakes! The community itself has lakes, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Vollyball and more. This sought after subdivision is minutes from I-75. The home is a 3 bedroom 2 Bath home. It has a fenced backyard. The large kitchen...
06/21/2012
Home warranties. That's what you get when you buy a new home. Well, you can, and should get one, with any home you buy. A home warranty covers plumbing, electrical, and appliance issues that could arise after you move in. I ask for one with every home I make an offer on. I also bought one for mys...
06/17/2012
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Sometimes being the top of a list is not exactly where you want to be. I read in the Atlanta Journal this morning that in May, Georgia was top of the list for new foreclosures. Yay. What a terrific list to be on top of. It also went on to say that sales are up as well. Anyone in this area will ag...
06/14/2012
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I have been showing lots of homes recently, and several things have caught my attention that seem to be working against a seller. Here are a few of them. 1. 24 hour notice for showings. I do understand why some folks need to do this, but many times I find out the day of a showing that a client wa...
06/11/2012
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No thanks, I already have some. In the old days we used to call this menace mildew. You would find it in your home, wash it off and go about your business. Why is it these days the mere mention of mold has us send in the guys in moon suits, much like the guys in E.T.? Mold, is it a bit over the t...
06/05/2012
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