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2. Label. There’s no need to create a beauti fully styled Pinterest-worthy labeling system for your sock drawers but adding labels where it really counts (think filing cabinet, kitchen spice rack or boxes going into storage) will make life dramatically easier and help you find what you need at a glance.

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3. Maximize countertop space. No one has ever complained about having too much counter space in their kitchen or bathroom, and a clean countertop always makes for an elegant photo. The key is to find ways to organize and store things up and out of the way – ceiling-mounted racks, drawer organiz ers, open shelves or hidden storage.

4. Incorporate hooks and baskets. Utilizing wall space and small stuff sorters is key to keeping track of little things that tend to fall through the cracks. Especially useful in mudrooms and drop zones for coats, keys and house slippers, they also work well in the garage for tools and outdoor equipment.

1. Declutter. The first step in any organization plan is to simplify. Get rid of what you no longer use or things that take up a lot of space – scan old papers and bills, donate gently-worn clothing and don’t be afraid to throw away things like expired toilet ries/medicine, wire hangers and wornout linens!

For larger homes or in-depth proj ects, hiring a professional home orga nizer is always an option, but for smallto-medium-sized spaces and general upkeep, here are a few tips to help you take charge before the clutter gets out of hand.

Just a few improvements can make a huge impact. If you need assistance reno vating 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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International Realty With fall around the corner – think back-to-school schedules, approach ing holidays and social events – taking the time to review your home’s efficiency and create a chaos-free space couldn’t be better. Having a place for every thing not only helps to streamline everyday life, but if you are think ing about putting your home on the market, this should be at the top of your list because a clean and clutter-free space stands out to potential buyers and sells faster.

5. Purchase storage-ready furniture. Storage that is built into benches, beds and coffee tables is a great way to maximize space while giving a home to your books, toys or keepsakes.

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• Real estate agents offer consultation on the entire process. Selling a home can be a complicated process with many parties involved. A real estate agent can help you navigate each step and answer all your questions along the way. From home inspections, property appraisals, contract condi tions, financing, and closing, your agent will be your guide. For most people, selling their home is the largest finan cial translation they’ll go through, so it pays to have a trusted advisor.

A local real estate agent will have a clear idea of the sale prices of compa rable properties in your area. With this knowledge, they’ll be able to help you get the best price for your home. When listing with an agent, they may be able to obtain offers from multiple inter ested buyers as well. This gives you an even better chance of selling for the highest price possible.

The real estate industry has changed over the last few years as iBuyers have be come more and more common. IBuyers are large companies that buy and resell homes without using a real estate agent. In fact, you may have seen their advertis ing, which insists that sellers don’t need to use an agent to sell their home. However, there are many advantages to listing your home with an agent.

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Why an agent is the best way

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• An agent can make sure you maximize your selling price.

• A local real estate agent is an expert on your neighborhood. Unlike an iBuyer, a local agent has real-world experience in your area. They’ll have their finger on the pulse of the current real estate trends. They’ve also spent their whole career building up a network of potential buyers

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Can the pace of home remodeling continue?

Throughout 2021 home remodeling seemed virtually unaffected by the Covid pandemic. Home sales continue to be robust, but the pace of home remodel ing 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 busi ness has experienced a 75% year over year increase” says John Hogan, presi dent of Remodeling Expo Center, “and we don’t see any slowdown in sight”. There’s been a rapid change to sup ply chains in our entire economy and while some businesses are suffering, others are prospering. Demand for prod ucts 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.“Lastyear we re-focused all of our purchasing to those suppliers with lo cal 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 remodel ing 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 experienc ing, 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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Metro Atlanta is home to a variety of exciting new home communities and locations with North Fulton, Forsyth, and Cobb counties being a top choice for new homebuy ers. While still dealing with ongoing supply chain issues, many builders have strategically planned and worked tirelessly to keep up with buyer demand. The result is a positive for homebuyers as there is now an assortment of new homes built and ready for fall move-in.

pean transitional farmhouse style homes with distinc tive designs and is in one of nations top school dis tricts. Long Hollow Landing offers a fun-filled lifestyle with eight lakeside homesites, a community courtesy boat dock with swim dock and boat slips available for purchase. Conveniently located to major shopping and restaurants, the neighborhood is priced from $600,000 to $ 1 LocatedMillion+.inHistoric Roswell, Hillandale is a charm ing Charleston inspired neighborhood priced from the $900s - $1 million plus. This quiet neighborhood offers several move-in ready homes all with elegant interior finishes and unique designs. The sophisticated four- and five-bedroom thoughtfully curated homes feature an abundance of entertaining spaces both indoors and out. Homeowners at Hillandale enjoy a convenient and central location with easy access to local dining and shopping in Roswell and East Cobb. Districted in Roswell’s highly acclaimed school system, Hillandale is a neighborhood suited for just about any lifestyle.Formore details on these neighborhoods and other new home communities with available homes, visit BHHSGAnewhomes.com. Sales and marketing by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties’ New Homes Division. An Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Kyle Farm in West Cobb is a resort-style neighbor hood featuring multi-generational living with single-level ranch and two-story homes. Several stepless ranch homes with full daylight basements, spacious open floorplans and oversized kitchen islands are now avail able for immediate closing. Life at Kyle Farm has a vacation vibe with a large, open clubhouse, swimming pool, spa and water pool, tennis courts, bocce ball and event lawn. There is also a walking trail to Lost Moun tain Park and The Avenue at West Cobb is just a short drive away. Homes at range from the $600s- $1 million and offer a variety of architecture and excellent schools.

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• Fertilize your lawn to prevent damage from colder temperatures and to keep your grass healthy!

The kids are back in school, you’ve finished your sum mer vacation, and you are settling back into your usual routine. This is the perfect time to start thinking about the best way to prepare your home for the changing season. A well-maintained home is overall less expensive throughout your ownership and will reap you a higher net sales price when you go to sell. In other words, it is worth every penny and more to keep it in tip top shape in every season! The perfect place to start is by doing a walk around the exterior of yourHerehome.area few key items to get you started on prep ping your home for the fall season:

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• Check your windows and doors to see if you can feel a draft. A cost-effective solution for keeping your heating costs down this winter is to add weather stripping to your windows and your doors where you feel a draft.

While this is not an extensive list of how to maintain a home, it is sure to get you started in the right direc tion! If you have questions on how best to maintain your home or prep your home for a sale, reach out to a real estate professional, like The Kloster Group, for a personal visit and advice catered to you! If you are inter ested in our home maintenance guide, please reach out to Caroline Nalisnick at caroline@homegeorgia.com.

• Make sure to clean your gutters so that they are clear of debris before the fall leaves start coming down. This will help prevent water damage from overfilled gutters.

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• Paint is not only key to keeping your home beauti ful, but its’ purpose is to act as sealant for the wood and other materials used on the exterior of your home.

• Change your air filters and have your furnace(s) ser viced by an HVAC professional.

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• As the temperatures begin to drop, drain your exteri or faucets to prevent water freezing in the pipes before the unpredictable Georgia winter hits!

We hope that this article was helpful and interest ing. But a word of caution: please remember that this discussion of Mohs surgery is not exhaustive. Do not try this at home!

Check the windows, trim, and siding to see if there is peeling or cracking. This is an indicator that it is time to re-paint.

• Monitor cracks on your driveway and around your home to see if there are any potential problems arising before it becomes a larger concern. Fill these cracks as needed to prevent additional cracking.

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• Check the batteries in your smoke detectors and car bon monoxide detectors!

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The Real Estate probate pickle of 2022 WILSON PROVIDED

Brought to you by – Michelle Wilson, Attorney, Wilson Legal Don’t let this be you. This last year executors filing in two of our metro At lanta counties had to wait 10 months or more to be approved as the estate’s representative (executor or adminis trator). You may be wondering why this would matter. Here’s why. Those poor people could not sell houses in those estates until they were approved by the court as the es tate’sYourepresentative.rememberhow the real estate market was this past year, right? Houses were selling for $20,000 or $30,000 over the asking price in 1 to 3 days. Imagine for a moment that you were one of the beneficiaries. Your loved one passes away. She has a home in a prime real estate mar ket. Houses in her neighborhood are selling like hot cakes. But nothing’s happening with the estate. What’s the hold up? You call the person who was named executor in the will. Apparently, she’s filed all the forms and taken the oath and now she’s just waiting on the court. You call again in a month, then again in two months. You and your siblings are frustrated and angry, but apparently there’s nothing that can be done. The interest rates go up. Then the interest rates go up again. People are not selling homes for thousands over the asking price. You and your siblings missed out on making a little extra that you all could split as ben eficiaries of the will, and you want to blame someone. If you can’t fix this situation, you want to know what you could have done to prevent it. The answer is simple. Use a trust instead of a will. When you have a last will and testament (or will), the probate court is required to approve the will for probate and the executor you chose as your estate’s representative. If you do not have a will, the same rule applies.

The court must approve the person who represents the estate. A trust is the only planning tool that can avoid the probate court. With a trust, the estate’s representative (the successor trustee) simply signs a new certificate of trust after the death certificate ar rives and they can list real estate for sale immediately. Call today to reserve your chance to get a trust for your real estate today - 770-205-7861. Don’t get caught in the Probate Pickle. Michelle Wilson is an attorney and native of Cumming, Georgia. Michelle has specialized in estate planning, eldercare, probate and special needs since 2008. She has been making wishes come true and helping people live their best lives since 2008. At Wilson Legal, the firm seeks to improve the life of each person who crosses their threshold whether they become a client or not - to add the twinkle of joy back into their eye. This commitment to service above all else is felt by those who call and ask for help. Michelle is a trusted advisor who takes the time to craft a solution for each individual and family that actually works. At Wilson Legal, we believe the best life is lived intentionally and by design.

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As a designer I often see people underestimating their space and looking for furniture that is not big enough for their rooms. When people get items that are too small, they tend to spread them apart to fill up the space creating an environment that is far from inviting, cozy and esthetically pleasing. Another key element to keep the visual balance of the room is to be certain that all the pieces complement each other in scale. An accent chair that is too small or an end table that is too large, are going to offset your space. Once the size of the furniture is determined, it is time to start looking at colors and design and making furniture selections. The next step is to enhance the space with acces sories, always keeping in mind that, even lamps, rugs and artwork must be in proportion to ensure a nice visual flow in the room. A designer will not only assist you in picking the perfect colors and designs, they will also guide you in the right direction to make sure that your furniture is comfortable, functional and most im portantly appropriate for the dimensions of the room.

Furniture, accessories and colors are the elements that bring a room together, but the first step to an enjoy able and harmonious environment is in the space planning. Every room is different from another in size, shape, features, so before looking at color schemes and accessories you want to make sure that the furniture is appropriate for the space and that the placement is perfect to enhance the look and function of the room.

When collaborating with a designer, a home visit and drawings are always encouraged to insure you are keeping the balance between furniture and the space. Once that is achieved, colors, accents and final touches will personalize it and bring it together.

Smaller spaces can be made to look bigger, creat ing an open and inviting area, this is why a good space plan is always a prerequisite when you are decorating a room, weather your taste is traditional, transitional or contemporary, it is very important that your furniture is to scale for the room. The size selection and place ment of a sofa, chair, dining table or any other piece of furniture, particularly if they are too small or too big, will throw off the visual impact of the room.

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