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We are absolutely seeing positive signs of an improving market in Atlanta. The real estate market, especially North Buckhead, is one of the strongest in the city according to reporters and other agents. I would have to strongly agree with them. With the increase of pending home sales and number of signed contracts we can see the market has returned to a more solid growth path. The increase in home sales has left many sought-after Atlanta neighborhoods with much lower inventory leaving buyers competing to buy certain properties higher than list price. So remember, timing is everything and if you are considering selling your home, now may be the time to do so.
Ashley Lee Warmest Regards,
Ashley Lee
Mobile: 404-606-3183 Office: 404-814-9000 ashley.lee@harrynorman.com www.ashleylee.harrynorman.com
In This Issue:
-Meet Market Tracker -5 Tips For Keeping Your Home Cool This Summer -8 Inexpensive Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value -S’Mores Cookie Bars Recipe
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Mobile: 404-606-3183 Office: 404-814-9000 ashley.lee@harrynorman.com www.ashleylee.harrynorman.com If you have a brokerage relationship with another agency, this is not intended as a solicitation. All information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.
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Home Cool This Summer... Avoid warm colors. Instead of using dark paint colors, try painting your rooms light shades of blue or gray. These light airy shades are actually a very popular trend right now.
Choose linen bedding. It’s one of the most breathable and warm weather friendly materials you can purchase.
Use light colored curtains. Try changing out your curtains to a lighter color because light colors reflect the sun.
Keep your shades closed. To reduce heat in your home, during the day when the sun is the brightest, pull your shades closed.
Decorate with large plants. Cut the sunlight entering your room by decorating with larger plants near windows. Trust me; most plants will love the heat more than you will.
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1. Yard Work. Curb appeal makes a huge difference on first impressions. Growing some basic plants, mowing and weeding are time consuming, but will contribute to the sale of your home. 2. Install organizers. Buyers will focus on how much space the home has if you build simple shelves and organizers for neat storage instead of how much stuff is in it. 3. Powerwash the outside of your home. If needed paint the outside of your home. But most of the time a good powerwash will do the trick. 4. Replace bathroom fixtures. Replacing knobs will naturally give the kitchen or bathroom a more updated look. 5. Paint. This is one of the most dramatic improvements you can make to your home and it’s very inexpensive. Remember though, if you’re selling your home, neutral colors are better for potential buyers. 6. Install decorative moulding. Get thick moulding to cover cracks or imperfections in spaces while adding a bit of character to the room. 7. Refinish kitchen cabinets. Replacing your old cabinets with new ones can get quite expensive. Striping the finish and painting can give a new look without the cost of new cabinetry. 8. Replace laminate. By replacing laminate with tile you give your home an updated look without breaking the bank. You can usually install this yourself.
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1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease baking pan. 2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder and salt. Add to butter mixture and mix at a low speed until combined. 3. Divide dough in half and press half of dough into an even layer on the bottom of the prepared pan. Place chocolate bars over dough. 2 king-sized Hershey’s bars should fit perfectly side by side, but break the chocolate (if necessary) to get it to fit in a single layer no more than 1/4 inch thick. Spread chocolate with marshmallow creme. Place remaining dough in a single layer on top of the fluff. 4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
3405 Piedmont Road Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30305
Ashley Lee
Mobile: 404-606-3183 Office: 404-814-9000 ashley.lee@harrynorman.com www.ashleylee.harrynorman.com
Market conditions in your neighborhood are enclosed If you have a brokerage relationship with another agency, this is not intended as a solicitation. All information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.