
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...

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.

Atlanta summers don't ease in gradually. Temperatures climb fast, and a cooling system has to work harder than it does almost anywhere else in the country. If your HVAC isn't prepared, you'll feel it, and so will your energy bill.
Our real estate agents work with homeowners and buyers across the metro area every season, and HVAC performance comes up more often than you'd expect. It's one of the first things buyers notice and one of the last things sellers think about until it's too late. A little maintenance now goes a long way.
It sounds basic, but a cl...

When you're ready to buy in metro Atlanta, choosing between a townhome and a single-family home is about more than just square footage. Our real estate agents can help you understand what this decision means for your daily life.
Ownership works differently depending on what you choose. With a townhome, you live in an attached building, and the HOA takes care of most exterior maintenance, so you can focus on your life inside. With a single-family home, you get a detached...