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How to choose the right school?!
Brought to you by - Sam DiVito, REALTOR® HOME Real Estate, The Kloster Group As we begin August, many of us are focused on back to school! We all know that school districts and school ratings largely drive home values. When you pay taxes into a school district, you want to know that you are getting the best education you can provide for your kids. As a mom, I know it can be hard to feel like you’ve done sufficient research, so I want to provide a few ideas and resources that can help evaluate where to send your kids to school! First of all, you can begin by researching the school ratings, test scores, reviews and demographics on a few websites to help narrow down your search. www.greatschools.org and www.schooldigger.com are both excel-
lent sources of information. They can provide a helpful overall view of the school and what it provides for your student! Another great resource to use are community-based groups through Facebook or Next Door. This is a wonderful way to can ask fellow parents for their experiences, opinions and pointed questions based on your interests and priorities in a school. Finally, go on a tour DIVITO of your top schools! What better way to learn how comfortable your student will be in the school than to actually go visit and meet the teachers and staff that make that school special? You can focus on what
curriculum they use, the classroom size, the after school activities, sports, etc that would be available to your child! Nothing compares to walking the halls before deciding which school district in which to buy your new home! And remember, always trust your gut! You are your child’s best advocate! If you need help evaluating the schools in your area, I’ll be happy to help. The Kloster Group team members are all parents and were all raised in these same districts! Investing in your home is one of the hardest and most important decisions you will make for your family. You don’t have to do it alone! Call or email Sam today and we’ll evaluate your needs and get your family into the best schools the area has to offer. Call 404-803-5999 or email sam@homegeorgia.com and get a response within 24 hours.
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Four top outdoor living trends for 2022
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Brought to you by – Bill Rawlings, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty As remote work and staycations become ever more popular, the need to create immediate living environments that are both functional and feng shui has led to a surge of interest in outdoor living spaces. Homeowners are using these spaces on an everyday basis for normal activities, seeing them as an extension of the home rather than simply “the lot.” Buyers recognize the value they inherently add to a property, not only for the curb appeal RAWLINGS but also because of the additional living space and connection with nature they provide. Whether you are upgrading your outdoor space to sell or just to enjoy, here are a few trends that are taking over in 2022:
1. Outdoor Workspaces
By far the trend most likely to win MVP for 2022, the outdoor workspace is characterized as much by the variety of ways it takes shape as it is by its number one function—supporting a full or partially remote position. The most important features are a solid Wi-Fi connection, a desk for a laptop and some type of shelter from the sun. Feel free to get creative!
2. Outdoor Kitchens
There are few outdoor spaces more practical or appealing than a well-designed outdoor kitchen. If you are adding one to your home in preparation for selling, it is a good idea to plan ahead so you can put your house on the market during the spring and summer season, when buyers have grilling and outdoor entertaining on their minds.
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3. Expanded Living Spaces
Characterized by structures like pergolas and built-in or upgraded seating, these bonus living areas create a framework and an architecture for relaxing outdoors. They can act as outdoor dining or entertainment areas, incorporating things like water features, firepits and high-tech accessories.
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We have saved the best (and the most traditional) for last. The world’s oldest pastime is still a perennial favorite. A well-designed, well-maintained garden—whether a raised bed, a vertical garden, a container garden or some other kind—not only adds character and beauty to your home but also provides a vehicle for mental and physical health. Enhancing your outdoor space is an investment that can significantly increase your home’s value. If you need assistance renovating your home or have any other real estate needs, please contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 770.442.7300. We would be happy to assist you! Compiled and edited by Angela Valente, Marketing Copywriter/Copyeditor
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problem-solving skills. In fact, we were working through a scheduled “nonClosing” the week before her passing. Carole told me that her seller “would literally have a stroke” if we did not close. Some pressure on me! I always learned something new when working with her. She truly had a gift of gaining cooperation during a difficult transaction in the real estate world. Also, Carole had that engaging and vivacious personality which gave her a “likeability score” off the charts. She was the complete real estate professional. The Dunwoody and Atlanta real estate community mourn her passing, but the memory of her well-lived life will endure. Dan Griffin Compass, Inc.
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To ensure the aesthetic of the unique opportunity at The Homestead at Milton, Vision Development Partners joined forces with award-winning architect, Stephen Fuller, luxury homebuilder Loudermilk Custom Homes, and award-winning Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties’ New Homes Division to create an exclusive neighborhood community unlike any other in metro Atlanta. Homes in the neighborhood are priced from $3.5- $10 million. For a decade and a half, Loudermilk Custom Homes has brought an innovative mindset to custom interior luxury home design and construction focusing on quality custom craftsmanship, transparency, attention to detail, and top-of-the-line whole home automation driven by
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Exterior shutter trends for 2022 Brought to you by – Dupbel Millworks Inc. Exterior Shutters plays an important part in the overall look and feel of your home. Let’s explore some of the popular trends we see for 2022.
Simplicity:
Try using simple designs for a pure, uncluttered effect to allow other beautiful features on the outside of your home to shine. It is in line with minimalism, where you incorporate clean, refreshing looks, while adding a nice touch to your decor. To follow this trend, use shutters with sharp lines, minimal details and neutral colors. Here we will propose something like a flat panel shutter, and/or a shutter with one large single panel, or even a board and batten style with no battens (horizontal pieces).
Lighten up:
Color plays a big role in the overall appearance of your home, and while exterior shutters are typically dark colored, we’ve seen an uptick in lighter colored shutters. This works especially well when trying to modernize the look of an older building. Light colored walls, combined with shutters in a slightly darker hue seems to be the norm. Whites and greys work very well and is a trend that will be with us for a while.
Stick with the basics:
Exterior shutters should never overpower the look of your house and not all homes lend itself to the exotic. There’s nothing wrong with some traditional Raised Panel style shutters or even Louvered shutters to give a traditional, formal house a neat and tidy look. Board and Batten shutters works well on a house with a mix of exterior surfaces (brick and stone, or siding and shingles). For Raised Panel style shutters, make sure the panels mimic the windows, for Louvers you can try a wider slat, and with Board and Batten shutters we see a trend to use more, but narrower Boards (vertical pieces).
Add flair and personality:
Another subtle way of giving you home a one-of-a-kind appearance is to add custom cutouts to your shutters. Let your home’s personality shine with just about any shape you can imagine,
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Can the pace of home remodeling continue? Brought to you by – Remodeling Expo Center Throughout 2021 home remodeling seemed virtually unaffected by the Covid pandemic. Home sales continue to be robust, but the pace of home remodeling is even greater. New home buyers tend to remodel as soon as they move into their new home, but the remodeling craze seems to apply to everyone. “Our Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling business has experienced a 75% year over year increase” says John Hogan, president of Remodeling Expo Center, “and we don’t see any slowdown in sight”. There’s been a rapid change to supply chains in our entire economy and while some businesses are suffering, others are prospering. Demand for products and services are at record levels and businesses are required to re-think their supply chain from end to end; those businesses that creatively maneuver around the supply chain issues are
prospering. “Last year we re-focused all of our purchasing to those suppliers with local inventory, so we get instant access to products, then we diverted custom built products to smaller, more nimble suppliers, and finally we began to inventory some items so our remodeling jobs could get started faster and eliminate job progress interruptions. These changes weren’t easy but without them we couldn’t be in the hyper-growth mode that we’re presently experiencing, says Bobbie Kohm, Vice President of Remodeling Expo Center, “Turnkey Design-Build companies, like us, keep the process very simple”. Low interest rates are going to be around for a long time and investment in our homes is likely to continue. For more information on Remodeling Expo Center (RemodelingExpo.com), contact them at their showroom at 48 King Street in Roswell or at 404-910-3969.
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Top outdoor living trends for 2022 Brought to you by – Susan Gerber, Tuscany Fine Furnishings Just like interior design, patio & garden design has trends too. And just as you might spruce up your interior, your outdoor living space needs some love too! Here are the top outdoor trends for 2022.
Organic Modern
Organic modern is natural yet comforting & associated with earthy rustic elements that are beets for cozy ‘outdoor living rooms.’ The wonderful thing about these tones is that they can soften any-sized space, from balconies to backyards! Here’s a few tips to get this look. Choose wooden patio tables and chairs in a warm finish, or even warm leather (only for covered spaces) since the natural wear & tear over the years can actually enhance the rusticity of this trend.
Outdoor Modular Furniture
Sectionals that can be rearranged to form different shapes, or taken apart to form 2 chairs, serve the need
for a more customizable outdoor space. To acquire this look…if you get modular pieces they don’t have to look modular. When not pulled apart, a modular sectional that’s built with quality material such as weather resistant rattan or wood will make a backyard feel like a living room.
Multifunctional Pieces
Pieces that are multifunctional like the firepit table save you space & money…space because it serves as a dining table & a firepit and money because you’re not spending extra money on additional items that serve the same purpose. Tips on achieving this look…use the table wherever you would take your meals. Add comfy chairs that can serve for both dining and s’mores making!
Outdoor Office
With so many people are working from home these days, they are looking to their backyards for fresh air & some vitamin D! To achieve pleasant but functional outdoor workspace keep your workstation simple. A comfortable seat and a counter height table will help you main-
tain good posture and mimic the feel of an office desk & chair. Additionally adding lots of greenery will keep you in a focused mood! Lastly, if you’re not sure where to begin an outdoor decor project, you can reach out to us and we’d be happy to give you tips and our professional decorating advice. So, you can enjoy a cold refreshing beverage to ward off the summer heat in your beautifully designed outdoor space!! Susan Gerber, Interior Designer, is an accomplished, award winning interior designer with Tuscany Fine Furnishings of Roswell, providing…Lifestyle Driven Design... Furnishings for Every Room in Your Home, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Suite 315, in Roswell, 770-993-0640 ext. 2, Showroom Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 p.m. Sun. 1-5 p.m… See why…26,000 Families Follow and Shop Tuscany on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, WHATSAPP BUSINESS, GOOGLE BUSINESS AND YOUTUBE... Everyday!
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