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Welcome home to this gorgeous traditional in super convenient Smyrna location! Space abounds with 5 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms, plus finished basement. Hardwoods floors and 2-story foyer welcome you in the home. The main level features the formal dining room, huge kitchen with island, granite counters, and eat-in breakfast area overlooking the 2-story family room. Guest bedroom and full bath can also be found on this level.

Upstairs, the Master Suite features bedroom with sitting area, plus bathroom with dual vanities, jetted tub, separate shower, and walk-in closets. Secondary bedrooms are generously sized, with private bathrooms and lots of closet space!

The finished basement is a true delight for everyone in the family with awesome media room…

There are many prospective buyers who have made the decision to turn to the internet in order to find their new home. There are a number of different Woodstock GA homes for sale in the area, so using the web to start narrowing your options is always a smart choice. Among the different real estate sites available right now, there are very few that are as popular as Zillow. Many are turning to this site not only to see their different Woodstock real estate options but to use the website’s Zillow Zestimate tool.

With this Zestimate tool you are able to get an idea of the estimated “value” of a home you are looking at. However, many are starting to see that the price of the Woodstock homes for sale they are browsing and this Zillow Zestimate are…

There are many people in today’s market that are looking to invest in new properties around the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. With the record breaking low interest rates along with the drastically reduced prices of homes in the area, many first time buyers are being lured into considering investing in their first piece of real estate. When it comes to first time home buying, one of the greatest areas in the greater Atlanta area, is Marietta. This is because Marietta offers convenience, great location and affordable pricing.

However, there are still many who find themselves wondering if they will qualify for a home loan to buy the Marietta homes for sale that they see advertised on the market. While every case, is different, here are a few things…

If you have been eyeing an Acworth homes for sale and are wondering if you can find out if this home or if a few different homes would be approved for FHA financing, then there are a few things that you need to know first. Primarily, you need to have a basic understanding of the FHA appraisal process. Before you can find out if an Acworth home for sale or any home for that matter qualifies for FHA financing, it needs to have a professional FHA appraisal done on it.

The FHA appraisal process is much different than the conventional loan appraisal so you will need to be prepared for a slightly different approach when you get this approval done for a property. These appraisers will look beyond what the average appraiser does to above, all things, make sure…

Many people have seen the charming bungalow style homes all around the city of Atlanta, and especially in areas such as Marietta. These small homes are extremely charming and have helped to make the Atlanta GA real estate market one of the most unique markets in the country today. However, for the many people looking at the historic Marietta homes for sale, especially in areas such as those around the Marietta Square, you need to look at more than just whether that older home has a renovated kitchen. With older homes in this area, specifically homes built before 1978, it is important that you have an idea of lead based paint issues.

There was a new law that went into effect in 2010 that stated contractors who renovate homes that were built before 1978…

If you are looking to buy a home ‘somewhere’ in Cobb County, then you know there is a lot of potential ground you can cover. With so many different areas in the greater Cobb County region and so many different potential homes to consider, it can be hard to stay up to date with everything going on in the market. However, if you are the tech-savvy type and always have your phone with you while you’re on the go, here are a few of the top real estate apps that may be able to help you stay updated with changes in the market and new Cobb County homes for sale as soon as they are listed. If you want to get a great Cobb County homes for a great price, you will need to be ahead of the curve and these innovative apps can help you do just that.

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If you have a piece of Acworth real estate on your hands that you need to get rid of quickly and are finding that getting this suburban home off your hands is more challenging then you assumed, there is no need to panic. There are a number of reasons why people need to sell their homes quickly whether its due to financial issues, employment or emigration issues or anything in between, when you need to act fast there are a few things you can do to expedite the process.

First you always want to make sure that you are working with a full time experienced Realtor. If the reason you need to sell your piece of Acworth real estate is because of financial issues and you are worried about realtor commissions, you still don’t want to skip out on using a…

In today’s market, many people both in the Canton area and in all different areas of the greater Atlanta area, are doing whatever they can to save money when it comes to their real estate decisions. One of the many ways that people are trying to do this is by going through the ‘For Sale by Owner’ route. If you are looking to buy a Canton home for sale and it is being listed by the owner, you may have a few questions about the process and how it differs from a traditional sale. There are a few basic things that you will want to keep in mind when navigating this process.

First, you will want to make sure that you are pre-approved before you start looking. While this is generally a good rule of thumb when buying any home, it is especially important…

We recently caught up with Atlantians to find out their point of view on the current state of the Atlanta GA Real Estate market. Check out the video below to learn why many are upbeat about Atlanta's chances.

Often retail and residential real estate go hand-in-hand when it comes to discovering trends in where a market is headed. Listen to the clip below for insights on how retail is starting to gain momentum in the Atlanta GA real estate market, and what that means for home buyers and sellers like you.

Click here to listen: http://soundcloud.com/thinklouise/atlanta-real-estate-rebounding

Recently there have been a lot of people in the greater Atlanta area, particularly in communities like Kennesaw who have been considering the ‘lease purchase’ option when trying to sell their home. The Atlanta rental market is booming lately especially in areas like Kennesaw where there are many student adults from schools like Life University, Kennesaw State University and Southern Polytech nearby. While it is true that the ‘lease purchase’ option is quite popular in the Atlanta area, there are a few things you should consider first.

A lease purchase, or rent-to-own, option is simply a written contract that allows you to purchase a piece of real estate over an extended period of time. The contract can range in length but typically isn’t…