Most everyone knows to write off the interest paid on a home mortgage, come tax-time. (You do know to write that off, don’t you?) First-time homebuyers, especially, can see huge tax savings with this write-off, as the early payments are typically mostly only interest. There’s more good news, though: There are many other ways homeowners can save on taxes. As the year winds down and you file Continue Reading
Holiday Gift Drive for Dekalb County Foster Children
We need your help to support a local foster child’s Christmas! Carter and Associates and Keller Williams wants every child to have an amazing holiday this Christmas so this year so we are joining KW and upping the game to sponsor 337 kids this holiday season!!!! 3 Ways to Help us and give back! 1. Sponsor a Foster Child! dekalbcasagifts.com 2. Books! Little Shop of Continue Reading
75% of Renters Have Been Misinformed
Recently, multiple headlines have been written asserting that homeownership is less affordable today than at any other time in the last decade. Though the headlines are accurate, they lack context and lead too many Americans to believe that they can’t partake in a major part of the American Dream – owning a home. In 2008, the housing market crashed and home values fell by as much as 60% in Continue Reading
Decatur, GA Real Estate News – AT&T building proposed for re-purpose.
New multi-family living developments are going up everywhere lately. It sure is nice to see a great old building in our neighborhood being re-purposed! Find out more at: http://bit.ly/2yFrnaT Continue Reading
The Art of Staging Your Home for Sale
Putting your beloved home on the market is an emotional task to say the least. Watching as agents and prospective buyers come in and out with little to no offers can be heartbreaking. So how do you convey to people why your home is such a catch? Staging, the art of making your house more attractive to a wider audience, is an essential step in preparing your home for sale. Home staging goes Continue Reading
Neighborhood Spotlight – City of Decatur
On any given school day in the city of Decatur, hundreds of school kids from Kindergarten to 12th grade walk or bike to and from school along the city’s designated ‘safe routes’ with the help of community crossing guards. Located in metro Atlanta, the City of Decatur has redefined what an urban community is all about. In fact, in April 2017, Niche.com ranked Decatur as the best place to Continue Reading
Neighborhood and Event Spotlight: East Lake and The PGA Tour Championship
Delving into the history of one of Atlanta’s many thriving communities is a great way to educate yourself when looking for the perfect community to live in. East Lake, located east of Atlanta in Dekalb County, is a community driven neighborhood with engaged residents and ample resources. From a popular vacation destination in the early 1900’s to a state of disrepair and back, East Lake is Continue Reading
What is Escrow and how can it help me in my Real Estate Transaction?
Large monetary transactions can be quite daunting when you are dealing with people you may not know personally. This rings true in many daily transactions as well as in the Real Estate Market. Whether you’re dealing with a large online purchase or a real estate transaction, understanding escrow is critical to help minimize your risks. Escrow is an arrangement with a neutral third party who will Continue Reading
The Best Rated Atlanta Area Neighborhoods for Young Families
Planning to raise your family in the Atlanta area? Check out these neighborhoods rated best for raising your family right in Atlanta: Decatur, GA is an in-town suburb located just miles from all the downtown Atlanta area has to offer and boasts one of the best school districts in the state. This is a great place to live if you commute into the city and has easy and fast access to MARTA to Continue Reading
Why You Need Title Insurance
Penny-pinching homebuyers who scour the list of expenses on a forthcoming closing might find the line item for title insurance and circle it. Do I really need this? Can I cut it and lower my monthly payment? What does it actually do, anyway? They’re good questions that we’ll answer here. But, as usual, it’s not a simple yes or no. Continue Reading
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