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What Buying a Home Near Atlanta Actually Costs Beyond the Down Payment
You've been saving for months, maybe years, and you finally have a down payment number you feel good about. That's usually the moment people think the hard part is behind them. Our real estate agents hear a version of the same surprised reaction from buyers at nearly every closing: The down payment was never the whole bill.
The Costs that Come After the Down Payment
Closing costs in Georgia generally run 2 to 5 percent of the purchase price. Peachtree City has st...
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Buyers: How to Negotiate Seller Concessions in Today's Atlanta Market
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.
What Seller Concessions Can Pay For
A seller concession is an agreement in which the seller pays certain eligible buyer...
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Homeowners: Prepping Decks, Patios, and Outdoor Living Areas for Fall
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.
Why Fall Is the Critical Season for Your Outdoor Living Spaces
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...
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Creative Workshops and Maker Spaces to Try Around Atlanta
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
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Why Atlanta's Westside Is the Go-To Neighborhood for Food, Shops, and Culture
No matter where you love to shop, what you love to eat, or which cultural experiences you crave most, Atlanta's Westside is sure to have something for you. It's a hub of activity near Atlanta homes for sale, offering an unbeatable mix of dining, shopping, and culture that locals love. Our real estate agents have more on how you can fall in love with Atlanta's Westside, too.