July 2010

Georgia recently passed “The Property Tax Assessment and Appeals Reform Bill” (Senate Bill 346) on June 7, 2010.
 
Highlights include:

1. Every property owner will receive an Annual Notice of Assessment and the right to appeal;
2. Every Notice of Assessment must contain the estimated property tax (in dollars);
3. Appeal period has been extended to 45 days;
4. Alternative streamlined appeal option for properties valued over $1,000,000;
5. Automatic taxpayer victory on appeals when government fails to respond within 45 days;
6. Requirement that all relevant sales, including distress sales, be included when determining Fair Market Value (FMV);
7. Requirement that only “current use of property” be used in determining FMV;
8. Taxpayer must be given access to all data…

Amazing renovation in awesome Roswell location! Move right in to this fabulous 4-bedroom, 3-bath home. Everything has been redone in this home! Gorgeous kitchen features new cabinets, Silestone counters, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, and eat-in breakfast area. The separate formal dining room opens up from the kitchen and leads into the perfectly staged family room. Lots of windows let the natural light in! Decorator colors throughout!

Upstairs, you will find the Master bedroom featuring 2 closets and totally renovated bathroom. Gorgeous tile in the shower and Silestone counters along with new fixtures give this bathroom a classy look and feel. Secondary bedrooms are generously sized and provide ample closet space! Hall bathroom is also…

Move right in to this fabulous family home in coveted Towne Lake Hills East in Woodstock, GA!  This home features 5-bedrooms and 3.5 baths, as well as a fully finished basement. Two-story foyer immediately welcomes you into this open and flowing floorplan that features a formal living room, separate formal dining room, and open kitchen and family room. The kitchen is light and bright, featuring granite counters, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances (including a double oven!), breakfast bar and eat-in breakfast area. The kitchen area overlooks the family room, giving this home a great flow for entertaining!

Upstairs, you will find the large Master Suite, featuring a sitting area, bathroom with His-n-Hers vanities, jetted tub, separate shower and…