Moving Tips

Overview of Georgia Assisted Living

By Tamera Shearon / August 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Overview of Georgia Assisted Living

Although the beautiful weather of “The Peach State” is enough to draw anybody to its cities, generous sunshine isn’t all Georgia has to offer. The state’s notable attractions include Stone Mountain Park and the Georgia Aquarium—the largest aquarium in the world. Georgia’s capital city, Atlanta, is host to a number of museums, shopping centers and…

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Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction

By Tamera Shearon / July 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction

If you are in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options. And, if your biggest hurdle right now is that you are having trouble finding something you like, don’t forget that a newly built…

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A Guide to Buying a Home to Age-in-Place

By Tamera Shearon / July 10, 2023 / Comments Off on A Guide to Buying a Home to Age-in-Place

If asked about major life changes, most people would probably think of their younger days. While some older citizens are settled since their decades of work and raising children are far behind them, others make significant lifestyle decisions in their golden years, including where they will live if their current home is no longer suitable.…

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The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners

By Tamera Shearon / July 7, 2023 / Comments Off on The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners

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Moving can be hard on everyone involved. Adults, kids, and yes…even your pets!

By Tamera Shearon / November 18, 2022 / Comments Off on Moving can be hard on everyone involved. Adults, kids, and yes…even your pets!

While your pet may not understand exactly what is going on, they can sense the stress (good or bad) that the whole family is experiencing. Add to that the fact that animals are creatures of habit and do not like changes to their usual routine, and you can understand why they become so confused. They also become quite anxious when all of…

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INTRODUCING Your Pet to their New Home.

By Tamera Shearon / November 18, 2022 / Comments Off on INTRODUCING Your Pet to their New Home.

Before releasing your pet into his new backyard, take a quick safety check.Is the fence in good shape – no spaces for your pet to wiggle through, or under? Can your pet reach the neighbor’s pet through the fence, and if so, is he/she friendly? Are there any sharp objects that could pose a hazard to your pet? What about plants…

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How do closing costs affect a home purchase?

By Tamera Shearon / November 18, 2022 / Comments Off on How do closing costs affect a home purchase?

This is an excellent question, one that more homebuyers need to ask. Before closing on the property, you have likely paid several fees already. As part of your contract, you paid earnest money to secure the property. This payment showed the seller that you were a good-faith buyer who planned to move forward with the home purchase.…

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6 Expert tips for lowering closing costs

By Tamera Shearon / November 18, 2022 / Comments Off on 6 Expert tips for lowering closing costs

As mentioned above, closing costs are paid based on the terms of the purchase contract between the buyer and seller. As a buyer, you can negotiate prices and fees with any party involved in the purchase process to reduce closing fees. Here are six expert tips on reducing closing costs: 1) Generally, the buyer, or borrower,…

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