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Brought to you by – BILL RAWLINGS, Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty It’s often said that spring and summer are RAWLINGS the best times to buy or sell a house. For this reason, you might hold off listing your home. But if every homeowner believes the same thing, then that is when they will have the most competition! There are many advantages to selling your home in the wintertime that can give you a leg up on selling your home quickly and at the right price. 1. Less Competition As previously mentioned, spring and summer are prime seasons for buying or selling and many homeowners wait until this time to list their homes for sale. But postponing the sale of your home until spring could result in greater competition due to a larger pool of available properties. Your house might get lost in the shuffle and sit on the market for longer than anticipated. But if you were to list your home during the winter, less competition will make it easier for buyers to notice your property. 2. Quicker Transactions Another great benefit of selling your home when there are fewer listings on the market is that there are also fewer transactions occurring. With fewer overall transactions, mortgage lenders, appraisers and inspectors are less overwhelmed, and the selling process is likely to be smoother and faster. It will also help in overall response time, leading to less stress and frustration for you! 3. Mortgage Rates Are Low Although spring and summer might only be a few months or weeks away, mortgage interest rates can shift upwards between now and then. When

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Rawlings: Continued from Page 2 mortgage rates increase, purchasing power decreases. If you postpone listing your home and rates begin to rise, this may limit the number of buyers who can qualify for a loan to purchase your home. 4. Serious Buyers Always Exist The home buying and selling process doesn’t stop, which means that serious buyers exist every day! At this time of year, only those purchasers who are serious about buying a home will be in the marketplace. You will not be bothered and inconvenienced by window shoppers. Those people are at the mall or online doing their holiday shopping. Also, the fall and winter months

offer unique events that give buyers a sense of what your community is truly like. Take advantage of your neighborhood’s festive offerings, whether it be light displays, seasonal décor or community gatherings, as these details bring value to a buyer’s decision to live in one neighborhood versus another. If you’re ready to move before spring, putting your home on the market during the colder seasons can create the perfect combination of factors to sell your home as quickly and easily as possible. 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! Compiled and edited by Dana Daniels, Marketing Coordinator

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Investing in rental properties (continued) Brought to you by – Dan Griffin, Compass Inc. What determines a good residential real estate investment? There are many metrics used to determine a wise return on investment (ROI) in residential real estate. Some investors look at the cap rate, ROI, cash flow and appreciation. The capitalization rate, often referred to GRIFFIN as the “cap rate”, is a fundamental concept used in the world of commercial and residential real estate. It is the rate of return on a real estate investment property based on the income that the property is expected to generate. This metric is used to estimate the investor’s potential return on his or her investment. The capitalization rate of an investment can be calculated by dividing the property’s net operating income (NOI) by the current market value or acquisition cost of a property. To calculate cash flow, you simply subtract the expenses from in the income: Cash Flow = Total Income – Total Expenses Appreciation is the increase in a property’s value over time. How much a home appreciates each year depends on the local real estate market and any improvements made to the home. A home’s appreciation is calculated based on the fair market value of comparable homes for sale in the neighborhood. There are many resources that will help the investor calculate the

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The New Luxury: Revising the Standards Brought to you by – Cynthia Lippert, Managing Broker Ansley Real Estate & President, Atlanta Realtors Association In the first article of this series, we explored an inherited concept of LIPPERT luxury that is largely defined by grand scale, indulgence, and central locale. But that definition may be long overdue for a makeover, or at least some reconsideration. As Atlanta’s go-to boutique luxury real estate firm, Ansley Real Estate is poised to lead the conversation, with fresh ideas on what luxury means to consumers in a shifting environment. Re-value In comparison to the more-is-more mentality of the 20th century, the

appeal of luxury has met with greater scrutiny in recent years. And the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 may have been the catalyst for a reset of core values. For many, the very definition of what was important was suddenly reset by closing schools, shuttered offices, and seized travel. Perhaps we had lost sight of luxuries like time with family, self care, adventure, and safety. Some realized that those ‘little things’ were in fact the things that drive our definition of what it means to have more. Becoming One Sets Us Apart As the planet was forced to reconsider what truly mattered, we discovered a sense of unity we hadn’t realized was missing. The pandemic was a call to action for communities to pull together when we had become used to setting ourselves apart. The old luxury was unattainable, inaccessible, and unap-

proachable. But we see a new luxury that indulges more in humanity and connection than in competition. The excess that was once the hallmark of luxury living is showing up in purposeful ways to help alleviate the profound suffering in our communities. The new luxury values service, equality, and humanity. Wide Open Places The explosion of entrepreneurialism in the last decade has played a huge role in the evolution of luxury living, namely its diversity of expression. What used to be heavily defined by an opulent, myopic aesthetic has been replaced by a freer ‘anything goes’ mentality. And when the pandemic shut down offices globally, many people were suddenly imbued with a newfound freedom to live anywhere, and any way their means would allow. Location has always been everything, and now it can

literally be anywhere. Luxury living could take on new and exciting forms, from fulltime retreats to modernized mini-farms. The possibilities became endless overnight. If we learned nothing else from the pandemic, we learned to take ourselves less seriously. Not only were we forced to re-evaluate our daily lives, but maybe enjoy them more too. Eventually we embraced the simplicity of makeupfree meetings, activewear wardrobes, and generally requiring less in our daily lives while giving back more. As a side effect, luxury lifestyles have become more about living authentically. As we embrace the now and future luxury, Ansley Real Estate is informed by those we serve - our clients, our colleagues, and our community. So it’s in the spirit of service that we define luxury every day by asking, “What does luxury living mean to you?”

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Resort-Level, 55 and Better Living Brought to you by – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices GA Properties After much anticipation, Soleil Belmont Park, a 55 plus community, is open for sales. Built by award-winning Patrick Malloy Communities, this extraordinary new home community was expertly designed with the active adults in mind. Conveniently located between Milton and Canton, Soleil Belmont Park will feature 471 low maintenance homes situated on large homesites from a 1/3- acre plus. This exciting new neighborhood offers an array of resort style amenities including a 9,800 square foot community clubhouse with a coffee and cocktail bar, health and fitness center, catering kitchen, arts and crafts studio, club/card room and a community post office. Homeowners will enjoy a resort-style pool, tennis and pickle ball courts, bocce ball, a community garden, and walking trails. In addition,

Soleil Belmont Park will have its own lifestyle and travel director. “We are excited at the amount of interest Soleil Belmont Park has generated prior to our grand opening,” said Lori Lane, Senior Vice President and Managing Broker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Homes Division. “The first weekend our sales representatives were on site we wrote 16 contracts.” “That’s incredible.” “The model park is currently under construction and a grand opening is scheduled for early spring.” “We are currently on-site daily writing contracts and several inventory homes are under construction.” Everything is all within reach with shopping, dining, and entertainment nearby in Alpharetta, Milton, and Canton, plus Northside Hospital-Cherokee is just down the road. Easy access to major interstates makes for a quick trip to downtown Atlanta or the North Georgia Mountains. Soleil Belmont Park offers

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties New Homes Division Shines at 41st OBIE Awards Atlanta, Georgia (October 23, 2021)- The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association hosted the 41st annual Professionalism (OBIE) Awards Saturday, October 23rd at the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties’ New Homes Division, led by Lori Lane Senior Vice President and Managing Broker, along with marketing partner, Marketing Results, and their builder clients took home an unprecedented 37 gold awards and 25 silver awards. With over 100 different categories, the OBIE awards celebrate outstanding achievements in homebuilding and highlight those in the homebuilding industry for excellence in building, marketing, and personal achievement. This year Berkshire Hathaway was honored to receive the gold award for Best Community Service Project for their support of the Sunshine Kids Foundation a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children with cancer. In addition to winning numerous marketing accolades, Berkshire Hathaway’s builder clients also won top honors. Trilith Development won 2021 Community of the Year Mixed Use for Trilith in South Atlanta and McKinney Builders won 2021 55+ Housing Community of the Year for The Gardens at Arbor Springs in Newnan. “I am so proud of Lori Lane, her marketing team and builder clients. I join our entire organization in

congratulating them.” said Dan Forsman, President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. “I am especially honored that our company was recognized for our ongoing support of the Sunshine Kids Foundation.” “It was an amazing night and so nice to see so many in our industry come together to celebrate homebuild-

ing.” said Lori Lane. “My team and I are proud to work with the best in the industry. Our clients are dedicated to developing and building award winning communities and it is truly a privilege to be part of their success.” For more information, please visit BHHSGANewHomes.com.

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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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Benefits of working with an Interior Designer Working with an Interior Designer brings confidence to your project. Most people have a vision of what they want to accomplish in creating a new living space or updating an existing one, however they may not always know how to make it become a reality. I always encourage clients to begin by collecting pictures of rooms, furnishings, wall art, along with samples of color and textures that they like. This is your project and should reflect your taste and lifestyle, a good designer will recognize your personal vision quickly and assist you in the process. I often hear clients say “I really have no idea of what I want to do”. After a few prompting questions regarding the use of their space, lifestyle and budget we have a comfortable repartee’ and the process begins. An experience that is meant to be enjoyed, ending with a result that you are happy and proud of. It is always beneficial to meet with a designer in the space you are creating, this allows both of you the opportunity to discuss the project, the designer will be able to confirm measurements, furniture scale and placement options. Another lament I hear from new clients

is that they are overwhelmed by the vast options available to them. This is when the designer narrows those options down, usually presents no more than three, all perfect in scale, color, texture and design ultimately allowing you to choose with confidence and conviction. There are life situations that often call for mediators, designers are great at this. Allow me to site several examples. I always enjoy working with clients who are merging households, conflicts arise in what is to kept and what is to purged. They have absolutely no doubt about merging their lives, yet find it challenging in creating a home that reflects both their combined taste and style. The designer can be sensitive to both parties providing unbiased suggestions as they sort through the past in their effort to create the present. Welcoming a parent to live in your home is another opportunity for a designer to assist you in the delicate task of merging those treasures that are coming with them. Professional interior designers are valued assets in assisting you in many aspects, allowing you to enjoy a stress-free process.

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The latest dominant kitchen cabinet trend Brought to you by – Remodeling Expo Center When you go shopping for kitchen cabinets there literally are hundreds of door styles and colors to choose from, but the plain truth is that over 90% of all cabinets sold are shaker style and most of them are white. White cabinets are the dominant cabinet trend and it’s been this way for a decade now. Why is this? Stay with me, here. While other cabinet fads come and go, white is a beloved classic for a reason. It’s versatile, it lets the beauty of your millwork show through (whether traditional, shakerinspired, or minimalist and modern), and it’s incredibly easy to live with for years to come. A quick swap of hardware or a new backsplash, and boom—your kitchen looks brand new again. “Like a black dress for a lady or a white button-down shirt for a man; white cabinets are an incredibly versatile basis and can be “accessorized” with additional elements like flooring, counters, backsplash, to take on dramatically different looks, from traditional to minimalist to modern”, says John Hogan owner of Remodeling Expo Center. “Our designers create white cabinet kitchens with such different personalities. It’s amazing!” Some of the most popular and

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3712 3712 HOWELL HOWELL WOOD WOOD TRAIL TRAIL DULUTH, DULUTH, GAGA 30096 30096 | $899,000 | $899,000 Casey Casey McGuirt McGuirt | 678.602.2504 | 678.602.2504

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1615 1615 LAZY LAZY RIVER RIVER LANE LANE

SANDY SANDY SPRINGS, SPRINGS, GAGA 30350 30350 | $1,050,000 | $1,050,000 Carol Carol Johnson Johnson | 404.697.1400 | 404.697.1400

1853 1853 WYNTERGATE WYNTERGATE WAY WAY

DUNWOODY, DUNWOODY, GAGA 30326 30326 | $754,900 | $754,900 Susan Susan B. Quick B. Quick | 770.335.2696 | 770.335.2696

4614 4614 DUNOVER DUNOVER CIRCLE CIRCLE

DUNWOODY, DUNWOODY, GAGA 30360 30360 | $650,000 | $650,000 Jodi Jodi Halpert Halpert | 404.513.5151 | 404.513.5151

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3553 3553 ROCKHAVEN ROCKHAVEN CIRCLE CIRCLE ATLANTA, ATLANTA, GAGA 30324 30324 | $1,400,000 | $1,400,000 Brett Brett Friedmann Friedmann | 404.226.8988 | 404.226.8988

3491 3491 ROSWELL ROSWELL ROAD ROAD UNIT UNIT #D#D ATLANTA, ATLANTA, GAGA 30305 30305 | $649,000 | $649,000 Carol Carol Johnson Johnson | 404.697.1400 | 404.697.1400

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1815 1815 HARPER HARPER STREET STREET NW NW ATLANTA, ATLANTA, GAGA 30318 30318 | $1,050,000 | $1,050,000 Casey Casey Riddle Riddle | 404.502.1143 | 404.502.1143

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties New Homes Division shines at 41st OBIE Awards Brought to you by – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Atlanta, Georgia (October 23, 2021)- The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association hosted the 41st annual Professionalism (OBIE) Awards Saturday, October 23rd at the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties’ New Homes Division, led by Lori Lane Senior Vice President and Managing Broker, along with marketing partner, Marketing Results, and their builder clients took home an unprecedented 37 gold awards and 25 silver awards. With over 100 different categories, the OBIE awards celebrate outstanding achievements in homebuilding and highlight those in the homebuilding industry for excellence in building, marketing, and personal achievement. This year Berkshire Hathaway was honored to receive the gold award for Best Community Service Project for their support of the Sunshine Kids Foundation a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children with cancer. In addition to winning numerous marketing accolades, Berkshire Hathaway’s builder clients also won top honors. Trilith Development won 2021 Community of the Year Mixed Use for Trilith in South Atlanta and McKinney Builders won 2021 55+ Housing Community of the Year for The Gardens at Arbor Springs in Newnan. “I am so proud of Lori Lane, her marketing team and builder clients. I join our entire organization in congratulating them.” said Dan Forsman, President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. “I am especially honored that our company was recognized for our ongoing support of the Sunshine Kids Foundation.” “It was an amazing night and so nice to see so many in our industry come together to celebrate homebuilding.” said Lori Lane. “My team and I are proud to work with the best in the industry. Our clients are dedicated to developing and building award winning communities and it is truly a privilege to be part of their success.” About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties (BHHS) New Homes Division The New Homes Division (NHD) is honored to represent some of the most respected builders and developers in Metro Atlanta. Led by Senior Vice President, Managing Broker, Lori Lane, NHD offers cutting edge FULL-SERVICE sales management, marketing, social media, and advertising. BHHS offers experienced on-site staffing and dedicated new homes sales management with exceptional systems, tools, and training. NHD is constantly focusing on the latest technological innovations to give our builders and developers a competitive advantage. For more information, please visit BHHSGANewHomes.com. About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties has over 1,600 associates and 26 locations across the Greater Metro Atlanta and North Georgia areas. The company generated over $4.4 billion in

sales volume and 11,606 transaction sides in 2020. Trendgraphix reports that Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties is ranked #1 in home sales for the Greater Metro Atlanta area. Led by president and CEO Dan Forsman, the organization offers a full suite of real estate services including residential real estate, luxury real estate, new homes services, condo/high-rise services, commercial real estate, corporate relocation, property management, mortgage lending, title and settlement services, home warranties and insurance. Equal Housing Opportunity. Visit www.BHHSGA.com.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is one of the world’s fastest-growing residential real estate brokerage franchise networks, with more than 50,000 real estate professionals, nearly 1,500 offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and the Middle East, and more than $119 billion in real estate sales volume. The network, among the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, brings a definitive mark of trust, integrity, stability and longevity to the real estate market. Visit www.berkshirehathawayhs.com.

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Pre-approved versus pre-qualified: what’s the difference? Brought to you by – Caroline Nalisnick, REALTOR® HOME Real Estate, The Kloster Group

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While the terms pre-qualified and pre-approved are sometimes used interchangeably, they in fact refer to two different things. Here’s an overview of the differences between a mortgage pre-qualification and a mortgage pre-approval.

MORTGAGE PRE-QUALIFICATION To get pre-qualified for a mortgage, a lender needs to evaluate your financial situation — including your income, assets and debts — to determine

how much you can afford to borrow. It can usually be done for no cost, often over the phone or the internet. The pre-qualification stage allows you to discuss different mortgage options with your lender and get a sense of your price range. However, the pre-qualified amount is just a rough estimate of your potential loan approval. MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVAL Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is a more involved process. You’ll need to fill out an official mortgage application and supply the lender with the necessary information to thoroughly evaluate your financial history and credit score. This process allows the lender to tell you the mortgage amount for which you’ll be approved. You may also be able to

lock in an interest rate. When you get pre-approved, your lender will provide you with a letter explaining the loan you’re eligible for. Being pre-approved for a mortgage shows sellers you’re a serious contender when making offers. Keep in mind that even after you’ve been pre-approved, you’re still not guaranteed to receive a loan. Once you’ve found the house you wish to buy, your lender will need to evaluate you and the property in question before committing to a loan amount and interest rate. Are you ready to buy a house? If so, it’s best not to go at it alone. Among other things, a real estate agent will help you narrow down your search, make a fair offer and navigate the paperwork to ensure everything goes smoothly.

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THE KLOSTER GROUP We have so much to be thankful for this year!

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