The homestead exemption allows property owners to save on their personal property taxes by excluding a portion of their home’s value from assessment. In Georgia, homestead exemption rules vary county by county. For example, in Gwinnett County, there are 14 exemptions available, so be sure to check with your county’s tax commissioner’s office with your… [Read More]

Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible. Get your finances in order. Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, and fix any problems you find. Next, find a suitable lender… [Read More]

Fall is a time to enjoy the changing leaves, the newly crisp temperatures and pumpkin patches. And it is also a great time to get that house on the market. Families may have a target date to move by the upcoming holidays, and we at WMT Global Realty at Keller Williams can make that happen… [Read More]

Fall is almost upon us. This is a time where we prepare for pumpkin festivals, bonfires and Buford City Schools football! But this is also a busy time where people are buying homes, and guess what accompanies that home purchase? Homeowner’s insurance. As a real estate agent, it is not just my responsibility to help… [Read More]

Moving from a small town or suburb to a large city can be an intimidating proposition. Here are a few tips to help make your move as painless as possible. Research before you move. It’s important to understand the culture you’re joining. Do research online and find out about school systems, neighborhoods, parking, weather, public… [Read More]

As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the dollar signs so that you can take down that “for sale” sign on your new home. Get pre-approved…. [Read More]

February: The Month of Love and Family Happy February everyone! The year is already beginning to fly. Valentine’s Day is around the corner. That day symbolizes love, but there is more to love than chocolate and gourmet dinners. Love means family. When my schedule gets crazy and I find myself running around at a frantic… [Read More]

Selling your home doesn′t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time. Repair. Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the rattles in the radiators doesn’t… [Read More]

Fall equals pumpkins, face painting, kettle corn and festivals galore! We got to experience all of those things and more at the 6th Annual Harvest Balloon Festival at Sterling on the Lake subdivision in Flowery Branch, Georgia. What a fun day! Here are a few of the highlights: Client Appreciation – While enjoying the beautiful,… [Read More]