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Tag: East Cobb Blog
Sell Faster in East Cobb: Seven Home Fixes That Actually Work
Our guest writer today is Suzie Wilson. Suzie Wilson is an interior designer with more than 20 years of experience. What started as a hobby (and often, a favor to friends) turned into a passion for creating soothing spaces in homes of every size and style.” Sell Faster in East Cobb: Seven Home Fixes That…
Walton Drama Presents The Addams Family
Discover The Adams Family: A Comedy Extravaganza at Walton High School! As the autumn leaves fall and the air turns crisp, anticipation fills East Cobb. Walton High School is preparing to captivate your senses with a hilarious comedy that will leave an indelible mark. From November 9th to November 12th, 2023, immerse yourself in the…
Protect Your Home: A Tale of Title Fraud
A few weeks ago, during a casual meeting, an attendee brought up a topic that caught my attention – Seller Impersonation Fraud. This type of fraud is also known as Title Theft or Title Fraud and concerns residential homes and properties. I decided to seek out an expert to shed light on this growing threat….
Luxury Home for Sale in East Cobb
New Luxury Listing 2817 Adams Oaks Lane just hit the market and is offered for $1,295,000 by Lee Ann Wynns, Dorsey Alston Realtors. Built in 2007, this stunning 4-sided brick, stone and board batten shakes home is a sight to behold. The 3-car garage and welcoming front porch add to its curb appeal. The outdoor…
Top Staging Tips Any Homeowner Can Do Themselves
Today’s guests on the blog are Jenna Blaskovic and Annalise Brown OWNERS OF BHOME INTERIORS. Jenna and Annalise are a mother daughter team, both certified stagers and color experts, ready to help you wow potential home buyers. They have helped me with several listings and are truly experts. When Sellers list with me – the…
Homestead Exemption
If you purchased a home in 2022. You had lots of important things to do. Don’t forget to file for your homestead exemption before April 1.
Embracing Change: Re-evaluating Your Living Situation in Retirement
Where do you want to spend those golden years? Does your current home and location support your needs now that you are an empty nester?
Say Goodbye to Stolen Mail with “Informed Delivery” by United States Postal Service
Catch any suspicious mail activity before it’s too late. Informed Delivery is a convenient way to keep track of your mail before it’s delivered. .It’s free from USPS.
Simplifying in 2023
Without a magic wand, I’m going to give you a few organizing and time management tools that may not give you all the balance but will surely save you some time to spend however you want.
A Proactive Winter Checklist for your Roof & Gutters
A well maintained roof and groomed gutters will extend the lifespan of your roof.
Pricing a House Correctly Still Matters….even in a Hot Market!
Dorsey Alston posted a blog recently that provides insight into each of the local markets in the Atlanta area. I am happy to share in this posting of my blog. Dorsey Alston compared the month-to-month data from May 2020 to May 2021 and found the number of days a home for sale stays on the…
Bridge Closed – Go Around! Ugh….
Willeo Bridge over Willeo Creek Closed! It’s going to be inconvenient for the next few months for those of us who need to cross over Willeo Bridge located near the roundabout near Willeo, Lower Roswell and Timber Ridge Roads. The old bridge built in 1960 will be replaced. The joint venture with Cobb County and…
When is the best time to sell my house in East Cobb?
East Cobb is a very school driven real estate market. See the peak months for listings and sales.
Maximum Conforming Loan limit hits $510,000 in 2020!
Big news for mortgages! The Federal Housing Finance Agency recently announced that it is raising the conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In most of the U.S., the 2020 maximum conforming loan limit will be raised to $510,400, up from 2019’s level of $484,350. This marks the fourth straight year that the…
10 steps to buy a home
10 steps to buy a home. Follow this guide to find your home!
About this home….
SOLD! This ranch home with a flat front and backyard is a find in the East Cobb neighborhood of Roswell Downs subdivision. It was built in the 70s and the lots are 1/2 acre or larger for many of the homes within this subdivision. Known for top East Cobb schools, including Walton High School. Excellent…
Recipe: Kale Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese
I don’t know about you, but at this time of year, the kale in my garden is going crazy, so I’m always looking for tasty ways to use it, before I plant my summer garden. This recipe, courtesy of Gimme Some Oven, combines crunchy kale, smoky bacon, pecans, tangy blue cheese, and tart dried cranberries…all…
Where is East Cobb?
Voted the Best Place to Live in Georgia in 2016, by Money Magazine, the East Cobb Blog wants to know…exactly where is East Cobb? Families with children move to this area to take advantage of some of the best public schools in Georgia, just one of the multitude of factors that have been used to…