If you aren’t able to find the new home to fit your needs, it might be time to expand your real estate search criteria. Rather than scrounging through depressed inventory, you can find good deals if you are a little flexible. You can even use the money you save to renovate a home into the abode of your dreams. The Equifax[...]
After you have spoken to a lender and found out how much real estate buying power you have, it’s time to sit down and make your list of needs for your Atlanta new home. Are your needs common with the current climate, or do you need to be looking at a custom builder’s wares? The Equifax Finance Blog helps you[...]
If your retirement savings took a hit that they haven’t yet been able to recover from after the recession, you are like the many Americans now facing losses in your nest egg. Instead of watching your money stay stagnant or decrease rather than grow, you should explore alternative ways to save. The Equifax Finance Blog shares some insightful ideas for making[...]
If you have good credit and are preparing to purchase some real estate, it is important to consider just how much house you need. This simple consideration greatly shapes your home buying process. The Equifax Finance Blog has a few tips to help narrow your search with the article, “ How Big of a House Do You Need?” How much of a home[...]
There are a lot of weighty decisions to make if you are considering renovating your home or other real estate. These decisions just don’t include what kind of tile to place or ceiling fan to install. There are a lot of advantages that can be enjoyed if you consider the benefits of state and federal tax credits too! The Equifax Finance[...]
If you have just purchased some new real estate or are in the market, there's a real reason to consider your yard. With the current economy, there are all kinds of ways to get more from what you have already. Your yard is no exception! By growing some of your own produce, you will be amazed how much you will save[...]
Pets of all kinds can bring joy to a family, but they can also cause problems with relatives or neighbors. If you are considering a new pet, it is important for you to know how it will affect your homeowners insurance policy, which protects you and others if there is a pet incident. Equifax expert Linda Rey explores how pets and[...]
By Josh Irwin, Associate Broker As a real estate professional, many new home shoppers have asked me over the years, “Why does the community need a homeowner’s association?” Before the Internet, I would spend an hour or two talking my clients through the values of a homeowners association, or HOA, and why master-planned communities benefit from well defined and active associations. Now,[...]
Those curious as to whether professional sports teams truly have economic benefits on the city can find out at the ULI Atlanta panel discussion on Tuesday, November 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the 755 Club at Turner Field. The event, which is titled "The Economic Impact of Pro-Sports on Real Estate and How to Leverage Development around Sports Venues," will[...]
Through the collaboration of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, numerous new home builders and allied organizations, the Get Home Atlanta! campaign is informing consumers on the facts about why now is a great time to buy a home in Atlanta. One of the top 10 reasons why now is a great time to buy a home in Atlanta is the[...]