Woodstock voted to approve next year’s budget with an increase in the millage rate. Which means your property tax bill is going up. Congratulations! According to data compiled by city officials, a one-mill rate increase for a homeowner with a $200,000 home is an added $49 in taxes, bringing the total tax bill up to [...]
Local campaigns are in full swing around Cherokee County as several key seats are available. I have always believed that if you are in real estate, then you are also in politics. Politicians have so much power to affect the value and property rights to your home and land. I have written many times why [...]
Another Guest Post by local Commercial Attorney, Justin Daniels: I have received several phone calls from upset clients lately who want to sue a delinquent customer back to the stone age over a $5,0000 or $10,000 account. The problem is that after you have hired an attorney and set aside time and effort on this [...]
Maxsell Real Estate has never advertised to recruit agents. We built our model to succeed with a small number of Realtors. We are not a multi-level marketing gimmick, we don’t hire for numbers, we never go for quantity over quality and quite frankly…we are snobbish about who we hire. We only want individuals with the [...]
I really wish I were writing this article announcing a great start to The Bluffs Technology Park in Canton. Instead, a solar cell manufacturing plant will be opening in Norcross, GA and not Cherokee County. Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Suniva, Inc., will locate its first solar cell facility, and Georgia’s first solar manufacturing [...]
I’ve been a huge fan of Dustin Luther’s work in the real estate blogosphere ever since he started Rain City Guide. However, his latest idea to feature a weekly virtual real estate roundtable is phenomenal. Tonight he hosted a great conversation about the Value of Home Values created by websites. It’s a topic I’ve been [...]
As owner and broker of small boutique brokerage firm, I am constantly asked if smaller is better. I am obviously biased on this answer, but thought I’d share some thoughts on the subject anyway. I read this morning that GMAC real estate may be sold. Before I started Maxsell Real Estate, I worked for GMAC. [...]
What is a Triple Net Lease? The terms of the contract may contain restrictions and stipulations to protect both parties. In some instances, for example, the terms of the lease may include a cap on total property taxes to be paid by the tenant.
I confronted another situation you should avoid. In order for a trust to own real estate in Georgia the deed cannot read John Smith Trust, dated January 1, 2008. It must read John Smith, Trustee, of the John Smith Trust, dated January 1, 2008. You want to make sure the property is owned by the [...]
I had heard plenty of rumors about a new outlet shopping center coming to Cherokee County, but it appears very true now. Holly Springs will be getting a new Prime Outlet center in 2010. The 450,000 SF center will have 120 stores and should bring about 2,000 jobs to the area. The project will cost [...]
Home affordability took a slight hit this week after the Federal Reserve's release of its August 10 meeting minutes.
Mortgage rates would have been volatile this week. The presence of Labor Day just piles on. If you have a chance to lock something favorable ...
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, up to 30 percent of a home's energy costs can be cut just by reducing drafts. For example, ...
