As a real estate agent, I crave relevant local content. I want to learn everything I can about my area. What building permits were issued? Who took local pictures and posted them to Flickr? How bad were the reviews of the new restaurant? I just can’t find enough hours in the day to satisfy my [...]
Archive | January, 2008
It is Important to Understand Your Homeowners Policy
* Maxsell Real Estate is proud to introduce Scott Hocker, State Farm Agent. Scott is our newest bog contributor and we look forward to his insight and tips on insurance of all types. Scott’s first tip is about the benefits of actually Understanding your Homeowner’s Policy: Knowing the right questions to ask your insurance professional [...]
5 Steps to List Slow and Sell Fast in the Current Real Estate Market
5 Steps to List Your Home SLOW and Sell Your Home FAST These days it seems that there a number of companies willing to take your listing for a few hundred bucks. The appeal is that you can get exposure to all of those Real Estate Agents and the Web for much less than it costs [...]
Real Estate Search Engine Comparison
This test was conducted Friday, Jan 18th for zip code 30107. Kris Berg in San Diego recently wrote an article comparing and contrasting the different real estate search engines. Please read her article, as I don’t want to rehash her excellent points. My goal is to apply her analysis method to our local market here [...]
Your House and Cold Weather
We are seldom exposed to the low temperatures that are currently in the Atlanta area. Here are a few tips that may prevent you from costly repair bills. 1. Go to each of your outside water faucets and remove the garden hose. Removing the hose will allow any excess water to escape from the faucet and will [...]
Happy New Year
Out with the old and in with the new. 2007 was a year of uncertainty in the real estate market and I’m confident that 2008 will not be denied its share of uncertainty as well. While news commentators are discussing the number of homeowners that are in a financially difficult time and analyst are pondering [...]
Final Land Use Plan Hearing – January 15th
At 6:00pm on Tuesday, January 15th at Cherokee County Justice Center in Downtown Canton, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will host it’s final public hearing before submitting the land use plan to the State of Georgia for approval. The current iteration of the plan has several major flaws that could seriously increase taxes, sprawl, [...]
I am Rentomatic at Managing Investment Properties.
I have posted in the past about the great tool: Rentometer. It is where Landlords/Tenants go to check how the rent they are charging/paying measures up to market averages. Today, I am writing to rave about their new product Rentomatic. If you are Landlord, especially for residential properties, then you will love the organization of [...]
Claremore Lake
Property Description:OFFICE AND RETAIL OPPORTUNITY. TRAFFIC LIGHT AND MEDIAN CUT, OVER 36,000 CARS A DAY, TREMENDOUS GROWTH AREA, ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL. Location Description:LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF GA HWY 92 AND RAGSDALE RD. FROM I-575 N TAKE EXIT 7 WHICH IS GA HWY 92. TURN RIGHT ONTO GA HWY 92, GO APPOX 5 MILES AND CLAREMORE [...]
Sassafras Mountain at Cartecay
Sassafras Mountain at Cartecay is a planned 170-acre estate lot community with majestic views of the north Georgia mountains. With a minimum of 3 acres per lot, every site ensures privacy and your own unique view of the surroundings. The community sits atop the Highest Peak in the heart of the Cartecay Valley of Gilmer [...]