The Seller’s Checklist for Success

Unlock the secrets to a top-dollar sale! From ‘high-impact’ updates to essential system checks, discover the exact steps you need to take to maximize your equity and ensure a smooth, successful closing. Download my free Seller’s Checklist for Success and start preparing your home like a pro.

Metro Atlanta Market Update- September Home Sales

The overall Metro Atlanta market is stable, but the true story is found neighborhood by neighborhood. September data shows our market is moving at different speeds, creating strong opportunities for both strategic buyers and sellers. Check your local neighborhood stats below to find your specific advantage! The Bottom Line for Your Next Move: The market…

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…

Reflections on 2024: Family, Travel, and Real Estate

Reflections on 2024: Family, Friends, Travels, and Real Estate As the year draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on all that 2024 has brought—both the joys and challenges—and share updates from my life, family, and work. I hope it makes you smile and inspires you to reflect on your…

Closet Makeover

Is your closet suffering from a case of the blahs? Would you like for it to inspire you to have an inspiring, productive day? Meet our guest writer Carrie Peeples, owner and founder of Neat Smart. Check out her quick tips to give your closet an easy, low-cost makeover that will change your life by…

Transform your Space in 31 Days!

Welcome to January 2024. Looking for some inspiration to declutter your home during January? Download this January Joy checklist for a day-by-day list. And don’t worry, you can do it in any order …even if you just get halfway through – celebrate your progress!! And here is the January edition of Inspired Living  with East Cobb events…

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….

Shed Style Contemporary Home Popular – Under contract in 5 Days!

Shed Style Are you searching for a unique and captivating style of home in the East Cobb area? Look no further than the Shed style, also called cedar contemporary. It’s stood the test of time and continues to attract a new generation of buyers. As an East Cobb real estate agent, I have seen the…

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.

Red Velvet Cake

Someone told me recently that their favorite cake of all time is red velvet, but they never see it around except at Christmas. Here is the recipe, and you can decorate and use for all holidays if you wish. This recipe comes from a favorite of mine – The Georgia Cookbook. Recipe 2 1/2 half…

Waterford Green – East Cobb’s Premier Swim Tennis Neighborhood

Looking for a great East Cobb neighborhood? Check out the new Waterford Green Neighborhood Guide HERE for more information on homes, community, schools, and recreation. Waterford Green subdivision in the heart of East Cobb County borders the Chattahoochee National Forest and the Chattahoochee River. This classic swim/tennis community is a favorite for homeowners, due to…

East Cobb… a City? You decide.

If you live in East Cobb, you have heard about the possibility of the City of East Cobb. Need more information on this subject?  For your convenience I’ve complied several links from East Cobb News and The East Cobber covering both sides of this proposal. The East Cobb News has done a great job with a…

Georgia Senior Property Tax Exemptions…are you missing out?

All Georgia residents are eligible for a homestead exemption on their primary residence. Did you know that many counties have Georgia senior tax exemptions based on age and offer great savings? And, depending on the county, there are other tax exemptions available if you meet the following criteria: See the Department of Revenue for details. …

Happy Thanksgiving and Thank You!

Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching. I love this holiday because I enjoy cooking, seeing friends, and spending time with family. I’ve come to terms that being with the entire family on this actual Thanksgiving Day is not always possible due to careers and everyone living in different parts of the country. So, each year, who…

East Cobb Market Report September 2021

Here is another look at the number active listings of East Cobb single family homes by month and year. Think of active listings as a flow. New listings are coming into the system and closed sales are flowing out. The data is captured at the end of each month. However, the most recent month I…

Why I Enjoy Being the Empty Nest Expert in East Cobb

Initially, I thought I knew why I wanted to be a Realtor. I was an empty nester, I felt the need to do something meaningful with my time and I wanted to help provide for my daughter’s college education. I had been Director of Marketing Services at Atlanta Gas Light and knew market research, marketing,…