
Buyers in metro Atlanta are increasingly asking sellers to help with closing costs, and some sellers are open to the idea. Our real estate agents at JYB Realty have been getting this question more frequently, so we thought we'd share some negotiation advice on how to best approach concessions.
A seller concession is an agreement in which the seller pays certain eligible buyer...

After a long Georgia summer, decks and patios can be due for some attention as homeowners start looking ahead to cooler weather. Our real estate agents are constantly walking past decks and patios for our buyers, and it becomes pretty obvious during this time of year just how much, or how little, upkeep has happened on them over the summer.
Wood decks, composite decks, and even cushioned patios all take a beating during Georgia's brutal summers. UV rays bleach out the stain, humidity swells the wood in places, and pollen...

There's nothing quite like the satisfying feeling you get when working on a creative project. Whether you like making real objects you can hold or are happy to let your ideas flow out onto paper or canvas, there are endless ways to bring your vision to life.
Getting started isn't always easy, though; you'll need skills and equipment, and many folks start with neither. That's why workshops and maker spaces are so great. Come along to some of our real estate agents' favorite creative spaces near our

A lot of homeowners mentally close the book on storm prep sometime in spring. Buy the batteries, trim the trees, maybe glance at the insurance policy, and move on. But late July into August is historically one of the more active stretches for severe weather across north and central Georgia, and the season has a habit of saving some of its worst for last. Our real estate agents work with homeowners throughout the Atlanta metro, and the calls about storm damage don't slow down in August. They pick up.

This time of year in Atlanta, the thermometer starts to climb. High temperatures can make spending time outside less pleasant, but thankfully, Atlanta offers plenty of indoor attractions where you can stay cool while also enjoying yourself. Whether you like sports, history, animals, or theater, here are some of the top indoor attractions our real estate agents recommend visiting this summer.
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