Attractions Near West Midtown Atlanta

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West Midtown Atlanta has a major comeback story. It was once the industrial epicenter of Atlanta before experiencing a major decline in the mid-1900s, leaving its buildings abandoned and crumbling. It wasn’t until developers started ramping up revitalization projects in the area in the 1990s that the area had a new renaissance.  Now, the old…

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Your Guide to East Atlanta Village

EAV, East Atlanta Village’s lovingly shortened moniker, is made up of an eclectic mix of forward-thinking local restaurants, shops, bars, and entertainment. Whether you enjoy quiet mornings at quaint coffee shops or prefer late-night bar hopping after an indie rock show, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this spirited neighborhood. Where should you…

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Things to do in Atlanta for the Holidays

The holidays in Atlanta are always a magical time. With the mild southern winter, Christmas in Atlanta opens the door to so many more activities to enjoy outdoors. Whether you choose to drive or walk through the displays of Christmas lights in Atlanta, pockets of Christmas light showcases are popping up all over the city…

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How to Find a Home Builder

Before you make it to closing day for your new home, consider setting aside an extra check for the associated closing costs. That’s right. In addition to your down payment, earnest money, and monthly mortgage payment, another bulk sum is needed before you can take ownership of your new home. According to ClosingCorp, the average…

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Steps to Getting a Mortgage That Every Home Buyer Should Know

There’s good news for homebuyers in a demanding housing market! Average interest rates are lowering, which has encouraged buyers to explore financing, causing an increase in mortgage applications. As first-time and repeat home buyers find renewed interest in and ability to finance new home purchases, understanding the mortgage application process will greatly benefit your home…

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8 Things You Should Know About New Home Warranties

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If you’re a first-time home buyer, or first-time new construction home buyer, there’s a lot to learn about the ins and outs of the home buying process. From learning new vocabulary and acronyms to reviewing legal documents and clauses, you’re introduced to the bright, big world of real estate when you buy a home. Once…

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What Happens on Closing Day? What to Expect

Closing on a house is one of the most exciting days of the home buying process. It’s undoubtedly one of the most celebratory! After all, you’ve gone through many processes of the offer letter, inspections, and mortgage preparation to get to this grand finale. But that doesn’t always mean it’s smooth sailing from here. There…

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Under Contract: The Offer Process

Making it through the process of preparing to close on your home is an exciting time, no matter if it’s your very first property or your 100th! Whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market, it can be confusing and, at times, a stressful process when figuring out how to get a property under contract. You…

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Your Guide to All Things 30A Florida

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That cozy beach town in The Truman Show seems too perfect to be true, right? Wrong! It’s a real place called Seaside, Florida! And it sits quietly inside one of the communities of 30A Florida–Florida’s best-kept beach secret. For many who live in Florida and along its border in states like Georgia and Alabama, 30A…

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A First-Time Home Buyer’s Guide to Real Estate Vocabulary

Can you read through a real estate listing without scratching your head? Most first-time buyers–and even seasoned pros–get caught up on the listing lingo every once in a while.  Real estate vocabulary is a unique set of words, phrases, and acronyms that you learn quickly when you purchase your first home. However, since every purchase…

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