by Kerry Lucasse | Home Buyer Advice
Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine when you were single or newly married couple, a few new additions like a newborn, third child or an extended family member can quickly become WAY too small. Here are three...
by Kerry Lucasse | Atlanta Neighborhoods, Home Buyer Advice
Have a new home? Here’s How to Apply for Homestead Exemption in Georgia In Georgia, homeowners are able to get a significant discount on their property taxes if the home is their primary residence. In order to qualify for the homestead exemption in 2017,...
by Kerry Lucasse | Atlanta News, Home Buyer Advice
Over the last year, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming some amazing real estate agents to our little Nest! Our goal on the Grow Real Estate Group team is to have agents who represent each of the local communities around Metro Atlanta. So far, it’s...
by Kerry Lucasse | Home Buyer Advice, Home Seller Advice
Are you Building or Renovating a Home? Make sure you get a Lien Waiver from each contractor. Did you know that contractors or subcontractors can put a lien on your home? ….and that it can prevent or delay the sale of your home in the years to come? Georgia law...
by Kerry Lucasse | Atlanta Neighborhoods, Home Buyer Advice
Atlanta Home Buyer Advice: How to Get Earnest Money Back When you are buying a home in Atlanta, you have to put down “earnest money” when you have an accepted contract on a property. This deposit is typically held in a 3rd party escrow account until...
by Kerry Lucasse | Atlanta News, Home Buyer Advice, Home Seller Advice
Ready to Apply for Your Georgia Homestead Exemption? If you purchased a home in Georgia last year and were the owner of the home as of January 1, 2016, you can apply for your county homestead exemption that will reduce your property taxes, usually by at least 20%,...
by Kerry Lucasse | Atlanta Neighborhoods, Home Buyer Advice, Schools
Metro Atlanta’s Top Elementary Schools Looking for the top elementary schools in Metro Atlanta? The popular Niche website just released its 2016 rankings of elementary school districts from across the country and highlighted the top 20 elementary schools in...
by Kerry Lucasse | Home Buyer Advice
Ready to make the jump into homeownership? …. but are wondering how much money you’ll need to buy a home? Most first time home buyers are a little nervous about the home buying process because they aren’t sure what to expect. Here at the...
by Kerry Lucasse | Home Buyer Advice
What to Know About Shared Driveways When Buying a Home While you are shopping for homes in the Intown Atlanta neighborhoods, there is a good chance that you will run into a few homes with a shared driveway. If you love everything else about the house but aren’t...
