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When a Home Warranty Is Warranted

No matter what the home inspection says, and no matter that you’re holding homeowners insurance, most everyone has a nagging fear when buying a home. What secrets does the house harbor? What have we missed? Why did we get such a good deal?...

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5 Easy Curb Appeal Transformations

Often, when someone decides to sell their house, they get so caught up on interior projects or shopping for the new home that they neglect one of the most important aspects of selling. The view from the street. A stunning 63 percent of ho...

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Be a Successful Buyer in a Sellers Market

When the Federal Reserve boosted interest rates last month, it was just the latest blow to potential new homeowners. Already, the supply of new houses is low, and construction costs have climbed in recent months, pushing up new home prices. ...

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Make Your Entry A-door-able With the Right Color

A grand entrance isn’t just important for Hollywood A-listers. After all, the Oscars only come around once a year, but most of us are going through our house’s front door several times a day. That front door is also the first impression you...

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How to Sell Your House in Hours

What if you could sell your home in hours instead of weeks — no matter if it needs some work done before closing? What if you could do all this and get more than your asking price? We just helped one ecstatic seller do all this. And at Car...

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Words to Know When Buying or Selling a House

If you’re shopping for a home or selling a home, it’s easy to start drowning in all the real estate and bank terms you’ll hear — even from your Realtor or lender, who are there to help steer you through the straits in the process. Bu...

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Homeowners Associations: Friend or Foe?

Quick, name some of the many things you consider when you’re looking for a new home. There’s the size and layout of the house, the neighbors, the school district, the ease of access to major arteries, the amenities in the neighborhood. B...

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Full Service Real Estate

Ever pulled into a garage for an oil change and, while you’re waiting, notice their list of value-added services? Filter inspection, fluid top-offs, tire pressure check. They’re inspecting things that many car owners didn’t even know ...

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Remodel or Move? Tips for Making a Smart Decision

Love your home? Love your street and neighbors but simply need more space for your growing family needs? Over time, many homeowners face this dilemma. Can you remodel and or expand your home and end up with improved value or will remodeling ...

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Why Use Carter and Associates When Buying a Home

When buying a home in the City of Decatur and other neighborhoods in the Greater Atlanta area, partner with a firm that provides exceptional market knowledge, dedicated attention to your preferences and buying experience, and an entire team sea...

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