Your Atlanta real estate is not just a purchase - it's an investment. Home maintenance is important to protect that investment as well as your family's well-being. Now that the weather is finally starting to cool down, Keystone Homes has some home maintenance tips to keep everything in working order. Spending a little time on upkeep will pay dividends over[...]
If you're in search of new Atlanta real estate, there are several things you need to consider. For first-time buyers, every step is a learning experience. Move-up buyers are probably not sweating the small stuff, but they too may face new challenges - especially in being a seller. Trying to sell your existing home can be difficult, but you can[...]
September is here and temperatures are Atlanta is still hot, hot, hot! However, now is the time for Atlanta homeowners to think about getting their heating system maintained, or upgraded. There is nothing worse than turning on the heat in the winter and getting no response. Keep your Atlanta real estate in top condition by maintaining the HVAC. Gas furnaces and[...]
HomeAid Atlanta, the official charity of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, will soon begin an energy-efficient retrofit of a Decatur home. This project is the first for HomeAid America’s National Environmental Sustainability Program. Funded by a $600,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation, the program aims to benefit existing facilities for the homeless by retrofitting and installing energy-efficient upgrades. The home to[...]
Keystone Homes builds new homes in Aiken, S.C., and Augusta, Ga., that are perfect for each member of your family. But what about pets? Well, we care about your four-legged friends too. Here are some tips on how to make your home a more pet-friendly one. Choose hard surface floors instead of carpet: Hard surfaces like terrazzo, brick or painted[...]
Brick homes have always been popular among homeowners. The appeal may have something to do with the third little pig who smartly built his home from brick instead of straw or sticks, preventing the big bad wolf from blowing it down. Maybe that fairy tale was so ingrained in the subconsciousness of America's youth that they forever associated brick with[...]
Is your Atlanta new home safe for your child? Because children are a bit closer to the ground that adults, they often come into closer contact with things in the environment that aren't very good for them. They put their fingers in their mouths, crawl on the floor, and touch, taste and breathe things without thinking anything of it. Because[...]
Is this another trend? The Equifax Personal Finance Blog recently reported that more Americans are making significant repairs to their homes. Quoting the ServiceMagic Q3 Home Remodeling and Repair Index, real estate expert Ilyce Glink reports that homeowners are focusing on expensive projects that are “necessary” rather than adding on and remodeling their homes. The article, “Best Time of the Year[...]
One of the most important things a homeowner can do to prepare for a successful Open House over the holiday season is decorate. Displaying universally appealing collections can be an attractive decorating technique. Grouping like objects together in one area and steer clear of overly ethnic and religious artifacts, which may not appeal to all buyers. Using a winter theme[...]
Baby, it's hot outside in Atlanta, Ga. I guess that is why we call it HOTlanta! It is time to tune up your air conditioning equipment to prevent breakdowns and minimize electrical consumption. Here are some three simple steps to keep cool this summer: Research maintenance programs. Contact HVAC contractors and ask them for more information on how this works.[...]