Waterford Green home in demand!

5541 Waterford Green Glen was listed in late March and under contract in just two days. The sellers were ready to make a move and wanted to catch the early Spring market. This exceptional home was listed by Lee Ann Wynns with Dorsey Alston Realtors. Waterford Green is a neighborhood that was on our buyer’s…

Atlanta Real Estate’s Surprise Boom …A Look Back at 2020!

East Cobb Market Insider Report The Covid-19 pandemic upended our habits and our rhythms. The shocking shutdown due to this global pandemic in March kept many sellers on the sidelines. Brokers and agents were not sure what would happen when everything skidded to a halt on Friday March 13th 2020. More than ever, we all…

What’s Trending in Flooring?

I am sharing the following content from Elisabeth Stubbs of Enhance Floors and More. I’ve met Elisabeth and her great staff a few times over at her showroom in Marietta. But, when I keep hearing positive comments from neighbors and friends who used her for carpet, hardwood, and other home improvements, I asked her if…

Dream Closets for Any Home

By Gretchen Hornsby, East Cobb homeowner It was December of 2018 when we heard the crash. My husband and I were sitting in our home office late one night when we heard something rip from the wall in our master bedroom closet. Then came the toppling of racks, clothes, and boxes. Opening the door, we…

Another Home SOLD!

I have been working a lot with empty nesters lately. As a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), I am well-versed in the challenges that 55 + home owners may encounter. I recently listed and sold a beautiful home in Waterford Green subdivision. Listing a home in October was challenging ,as we did not have the…

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…

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…

About this home…

1409 Waterford Green Drive Sold 04/29/2019 Three days on market!! Waterford Green subdivision SOLD! One of the favorite things about this home according to the sellers….is the yard. This home sits on an acre that borders the Chattahoochee National River Park.  It has a fenced back yard, but the property goes well behind the fenced…

Helping Sellers have a “Happy Closing” starts in the beginning

You have probably seen lots of photos like this one. The photo shows genuine happiness on the face of the seller.  And you can tell that we are happy to be working together. This did not happen by accident! If you are planning on selling a home and looking to work with a Realtor®, here are four tips to…

Inspiration Comes in Many Colors!

A fresh coat of paint is a simple and cost effective way to transform any room in just a few hours. Adding a modern, neutral tone creates an inviting space, allowing your décor and personal touches to take center stage. If it’s time to start thinking about updating your home, I recommend starting with a…

My Real Estate Journey

Starting something new as we get older can be challenging, yet rewarding. It’s hard to believe that I am into my fourth  year as a real estate agent.  Approaching a new career in this season of my life has taken me new places and allowed me to meet new people. I am more confident now…

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…

Is Your East Cobb Kitchen Working For You?

Whether you cook gourmet meals from scratch, lean on Blue Apron to do the planning, or just heat up something you just picked up, it all happens in the kitchen.  When everyone comes home after work and school, chances are they go straight into the kitchen, the hub of the house. It’s also the center of…

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…