Finding a good Atlanta real estate agent isn’t always easy, even though there are many great ones in the area. It is important to find an agent that is knowledgeable about the various neighborhoods in Atlanta, but it is equally important to find one who will really pay attention to what you say concerning your [...]
Whether you’re a “move up” home buyer, downsizing, or relocating to the metro Atlanta area, you’ll find a diverse range of home styles and price ranges just north of downtown in the Marietta – East Cobb, Roswell, Alpharetta corridor. Featuring affordable single family homes, condominiums, townhouses, and luxury real estate, these communities also offer great [...]
Atlanta holds a lot of history, yet it is still a growing city. In fact, many companies choose to base their companies in Atlanta or use Atlanta as an East Coast back office. Due to overwhelming growth, construction in Atlanta commercial real estate is on the rise and finding commercial property in a good location [...]
Homeownership, in any form, is a big step for most people. In fact, it’s often one of the biggest financial decisions of our lives. Despite that, sometimes a homeowner in one country will want to buy a second home in another country, whether for a vacation home or future retirement. Usually they make this decision [...]
The assessed home value is the amount of money the government tax assessor says your property is worth. This assessed home value determines how much you will pay for property taxes. The government assessor usually works on the county level, meaning the assessor is somewhat familiar with your area. Being familiar with the area allows [...]
As you may already have discovered, you have to be licensed in France to practice many trades and professions. This is not to give the bureaucracy more work, but to protect us, the consumers. My favorites, which I discovered when attending a training course to get a gun permit, are mole catchers who are also [...]
Arkansas is a state that harkens back to a more relaxed time of life in our country. If you’re tired of hearing 90 cell phones ringing, moving to Arkansas may be the answer. Arkansas Unlike many states, Arkansas has made a concerted effort to protect and maintain its past. It is equally protective of its [...]
Arizona real estate has been one of the most talked about real estate markets in the country. Arizona has seen record appreciation levels in real estate in the last couple of years. Many locals attribute the record increase to out-of-state investors - people with deep pockets and lots of cash from real estate markets that [...]
Arizona is one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. This state seems to be going through a bullet-proof economic growth that few areas of the country can rival. Many companies are relocating to Arizona to take advantage of its favorable tax climate, educated and productive workforce, and beautiful environment.It’s no wonder that [...]
Wouldn’t you rather go to Tahiti? Are you a landlord with rental property whose value has significantly appreciated? Are you ready to cash in those profits and take that trip to Tahiti?Before selling your property, check with your accountant who will tell you that you will be paying $60,000 in Capital Gains Tax to Uncle [...]