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1. Protect Your Pipes When water freezes, it expands and can cause your pipes to burst. To prevent frozen pipes, insulate pipes near windows, doors and unheated areas of the home. Disconnect your garden hose
from the outside faucet. Finally, set the heat to no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Check Your Drainage Make sure the soil around your foundation hasn’t settled, creating areas for water to pool at your foundation. Simply fill it in with some soil if you find a low spot. Then go around and check your rain gutter downspouts. Make sure water is getting moved away from the home. Add downspout extenders if necessary. Saturated soil around a foundation can create real problems as it freezes and thaws throughout the winter months. 3. Safeguard Your Patio Furniture Get your patio furniture protected, but make sure you wait until a clear, warm day to cover it, so you don’t trap moisture on it. Keep your patio furniture safe from the elements (including rust) by covering your pieces with a heavy tarp. And if you have room, you can
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4. Test Your Detectors Winter is the time most house fires happen. It’s the time of year when we’re blasting the furnace and building fires. We are also much more likely to have our home closed up tight, so carbon monoxide is a much bigger hazard. Check all of your smoke detectors to make sure they are working and that they have good batteries. If your home is not equipped with carbon monoxide detectors, consider getting some. 5. Keep Critters Out of Your Attic It’s going to get cold out, and your attic is the perfect winter home for squirrels and birds. These critters can cause a lot of damage and potentially some health problems. Ensure your trees are trimmed well away from the house and keep your roof vents intact. Also, walk around your home and look up at your
And don’t forget to reverse your ceiling fans. As most people learn in school, warm air rises. Reversing the direction of each of your fans will create an updraft, which in turn will push down any heated air pressed against your room’s ceiling. By keeping warm air circulating, you’ll use heat more efficiently, which could cut down on energy costs. Keeping your home protected from the cold will keep it in top shape for the long run. If you need assistance selling 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!
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The housing market in Atlanta has been a roller coaster ride Brought to you by – Ansley Atlanta, Tirone & Weaver The housing market in Atlanta has been a roller coaster ride for the past two years and according to some reports, we might begin to see a little stability in 2022. This past year was plagued with inventory shortages which helped drive up prices. Ansley Real Estate’s Jody Tirone noted, “Several factors contributed to the dramatic spike in demand that overwhelmed supply this past year, but all indications point to a leveling off of prices and a rebound in inventory on the horizon.” According to Realtor.com, metro Atlanta’s annual median price for existing homes is expected to rise only 3.6% next year which would be a sharp decline from the double-digit increases seen in 2022. Another positive sign is that reported housing starts and building permit applications indicate more new construction will come to market in 2022, helping to ease the inventory shortage. In addition, many homeowners who sat out the crazy market last year are now planning to sell. Last spring, roughly 10% of homeowners said they were planning to sell within 12 months, according to Realtor. com surveys. By fall, that number jumped to 26%. Ansley Real Estate’s Tammy Weaver added, “Another hopeful sign for the housing market this year is renewed buyer interest. Many buyers delayed their plans in 2022 because of the inventory shortage and a general hesitation to enter such a competitive market, but they are tired of waiting and will likely jump back into house hunting mode in the new year.” Of course, economic forces will also influence the
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The New Luxury: A Future of Generosity Brought to you by – Cynthia Lippert, REALTOR®, Ansley Real Estate Managing Broker So far, we’ve explored how luxury has embraced a more authentic, creative, and inclusive standard. How luxury LIPPERT living has shed its pretense and redefined itself to become a truly individualized yet all-encompassing experience. As we at Ansley Real Estate illuminate the new luxury living, it will come as no surprise that at the center is an ethos of generosity, connection, and service. Giving is the New Having Social media has shone a light on how we’re using our time, our resources,
our gifts. Luxury is no longer solely defined by the cars we drive or the brands we wear, but how we live our lives in them. Through this lens we see more of the world and the issues confronting it. More importantly, we see how we can be part of the solution to problems like poverty and racism. Modern life is no longer just three-dimensional, and what we share has become more important than what we have. Luxury used to be about what we had to show for our hard work, but it’s becoming more about the work we can do for others because of what we have. The new luxury is generous. Thoughtful is the New Tasteful The world may be adapting to a culture of change after what has seemed like a prolonged season of shifting attitudes and expectations. Permanence has become a dated concept that has
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Choosing the right material for your Exterior Shutters Brought to you by - Dupbel Millworks, Inc. Shutters can make or break the curb appeal of a house and it is important to consider the different materials that shutters are made of. Prices will vary considerably between the different materials and each will have its own positives and negatives. Let’s take a look at the 4 main ones. Wood: Very traditional and good looking. Could be pricey depending in the wood species that is used. Stay away from cheaper woods like Poplar or pine that will rot, twist and split within a short period of time. Good species are Western Red Cedar and Cypress. Make sure you add some sort of a cap to the top of the shutter to prevent splitting and make sure your provider seals the wood effectively to prevent rot. Easy to customize size and styles. Easy to repaint depending on the paint used, and special care should be taken to ensure the paint seals the product completely. Vinyl: Cheapest option you can get, but then it will also look like that. The summer heat can play a trick on these where the shutters became brittle with color fading over time. These shutters are typically hollow and not very strong. Its recommended that they are mounted flush against the wall, although some service providers sell hardware kits to mount them on hinges. Vinyl shutters are typically 3 times cheaper than wood or composites, but remember you’ll have to pay for installation 3 times. Limited options available for size, style and color. Difficult to repaint effectively. Composite Wood: Pricing is comparable to wood, and although you get the look and feel of wood, you don’t have the issues that comes using wood. No rotting, swelling, twisting and if it is the right material, no insect damage. There are different composite materials available and not all are rated for extended exterior use, so make sure your provider uses the right stuff (and can prove it). Very long lasting and in some cases you even have environmentally friendly/safe options available. Easy to customize and a good provider should be able to create unique designs and styles perfect for your home. Similar to wood it will need repainting in a few years, but generally easy to do. Can be mounted on hinges or direct to the wall.
PVC: Pricey, so shop around. This stuff will last almost forever and moisture have no effect on it. Heat does play a role and it’s prone to cupping, bending and warping, so make sure your provider adds some form of additional strengthening. Seems that the industry standard is to add metal bracing on the back to prevent some of the issues. Difficult to paint and typically comes in standard colors. Make sure from you provider what steps you’ll have to take when it comes to repainting. Can be mounted flush or on hinges. Dupbel Millworks Inc. manufactures exteriors shutters using only weather resistant materials. Our core business is shutters made from a composite wood material that is rot, insect and weather resistant. This is especially important in Georgia’s hot, humid conditions. Although we carry a series of shutters styles, we are fully equipped to help you design the specific look you desire, and every shutter is custom made based on your house, windows and design. We use your house as our showroom, knowing very well how difficult it can be to see what a specific style of shutter will do the look of your home. We come to your house with samples and will help you to choose the perfect style of shutter for your house. Our business is located in Alpharetta, GA and we are proud to serve the residential and commercial market of North Georgia. We are small enough to provide you with personal attention, yet strong enough to handle complex designs. 678-662-4815.
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New Construction Luxury Communities in The Northern Corridor Brought to you by – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The New Homes Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties represents some of the most soughtafter luxury single family and townhome communities in Roswell, Milton, and East Cobb. These popular neighborhoods range from the mid $700s -$3 Million plus. Nestled in the quiet pastoral landscape of Milton is The Manor Golf and Country Club, an exclusive high-end, gated community featuring Georgia’s only Tom Watson-designed championship golf course. The Manor boasts a
world class amenity package and an unparalleled country club lifestyle. Each home features the finest finishes and is custom built by Loudermilk Homes. From $2-7 Million. 678.578.6766 Also located in Milton, The Homestead at Milton offers 30 homes situated on four to ten-acre homesites. This rare collection is designed by award-winning architect Stephen Fuller and built by award-winning custom builder Loudermilk Homes. Priced from $3 Million plus, this mix of inspiration and tradition will define the new southern lifestyle for years to come. Call 678.787.7949 for more information. Hillandale is an intimate commu-
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New year, new you… a fresh start with interior design!!! Brought to you by – Tuscany Fine Furnishings The New Year catapults a fresh start to an optimistic outlook on everything! It’s been challenging navigating this new ‘normal’ we live in lately. Our homes and how we use them, have massively evolved as we embrace multifunctional spaces to have balance and a sense of our own personal retreat. The following are a few design ideas to incorporate in your living space. ~MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPACE~ Single use spaces are a thing of the past, and now is the time to make the most of every inch of our home. Whether it’s having double purpose rooms or multi-use furniture with innovative storage solutions, there’s an answer for everyone’s needs! Take a look at the vertical space your room offers, and invest in some shelving such as bookcases, étagère’s, media walls etc. , to add layers to your interior and allow offices to double as libraries or a quiet place to read/study. Mirrors are also a brilliant addition as they reflect light in the room and open up small spaces to become multi-use areas to suit your homes’ needs! ~COLOR~ Green supreme looks are set to radiate our homes interior design ideas! As we start 2022 in the winter season, we don’t have a ton of green surrounding us by nature, so the more we can incorporate into our homes the better! Whether it’s furniture color, area rugs, accent pieces or a pop of color on your walls, creating a true sense of well-being & balance is key! Color is a massive mood booster with a naturally uplifting effect. As an interior designer making my clients homes look amazing is my top priority! Adding vibrancy and functionality to every space is optimal and the input from a designer is very beneficial! Start the New Year of right by consulting with a professional today! Wishing everyone a healthy & prosperous 2022! Susan Gerber, is an accomplished, award winning Interior Designer, with Tuscany Fine Furnishings, Offering Lifestyle Driven Design... Furnishings for Every Room in Your Home, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Suite 315, in Roswell, 770-9930640 ext. 2, Showroom Hours: MonSat 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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Can the pace of home remodeling continue? Brought to you by – Remodeling Expo Center Throughout 2022 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 maneu-
ver 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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Putting the pieces together in 2022 Brought to you by– Rachel Provow, HOME Real Estate, LLC. With the holiday season behind us, we reminisce on the festive gatherings with our families, friends and clients. We enjoyed visiting, sharing, and esPROVOW pecially listening to what they and their loved ones have been doing. Invariably, during our visits, the most often asked question centered around current housing market conditions and value trends. Our homes are almost always the largest single investment we have and it’s natural that people are eager to discuss how that investment is trending. We get it and
we’re always eager to provide our unique perspective. Unquestionably, Atlanta remains one of the most desirable markets in the United States and, overall, currently remains a seller’s market. At least once a day someone asks me if I believe the market is headed for a crash. The short answer is no. We will not see prices begin to fall until the housing shortage is satisfied. An extreme demand for properties is still prevalent in metro Atlanta markets. New construction communities have added to the inventory, but even with these additional communities, we still simply have more buyers than homes. Although not every neighborhood is the same, in numerous communities, it’s not uncommon to see five to ten buyers for a newly listed home that checks all
the boxes - location, schools, reputation, amenities nearby and of course, the characteristics of the home itself. In today’s market, the stress-factor can be high at both ends as sellers sift through the complexity of the bids and, for the prospective buyers, it can be frustrating and of course, disappointing for the bidders who come-up short. It isn’t always the highest bid that wins the day. With the tools available on the Internet today, both buyers and sellers are better informed than ever before and have the ability to set-up watch lists as new properties come on the market. Often, I get questions from curious searchers about houses that hit the market in their neighborhood and is there home worth a similar amount. In my role, I help analyze the information
and explain the adjustments used in property valuations in an area where some home prices appear out of kilter with other homes in the same neighborhood…sometimes even on the same street. By clarifying the data and offering guidance, we can dissect the true value of the property. To ensure success in 2022 real estate plans, it’s necessary for buyers and sellers to have a clear understanding of all the pieces of the puzzle. What makes the strongest contract, where is the real value and how to best market the property are all components that need to be addressed. As the market remains strong, staying informed is the best advice we can share and we welcome the opportunity to put the pieces together on our clients largest investments.
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Investing in residential rental properties (continued) Brought to you by – Dan Griffin at Compass, Inc For the individual investor there are three most common residential investment properties to consider. A common property investment is in a single-family home, which is usually very desirable to a large pool of renters. You will find that rent is based GRIFFIN on real estate value in the area, and you may receive more qualified and higher profile renters in a single-family home than in a multi-family dwelling. Investors specialize or prefer different type of properties, based on return on investment (ROI), quality of tenant, location and potential rental income. The small or new investor may start with lower priced single-family homes or duplexes to gain knowledge with this type of investment. The related expenses are lower than with a small apartment building or other multi-family property. Investors also must decide if the risk is lower when investing in multiple smaller cost properties vs. a larger building. Another option is to purchase a duplex or a quadraplex. A duplex is considered a “multi-family” property, and has two units per building. Usually each side has the same floor plan with separate access and utilities. Two separate tenants occupy the building with individual leases. A duplex gives the
owner the additional benefit of dual income from individual tenants. Some new investors may choose to purchase a duplex and live in one side, while simultaneously leasing the other side. In some cases, the
rental income from the tenant can cover the entire monthly mortgage. For more information contact Dan Griffin at Compass, Inc. dan.griffin@compass.com
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