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New homeowner's next big buy
As more Americans finally make the move into new homes- so are new appliances. Think sales of so-called "white goods' like refrigerators, and stoves. And that's helping America's bottom line. UBS economist Sam Coffin:
Nick Saban's stunning lakefront estate up for auction
Now you can host your football watching parties at a gorgeous lakefront home once owned by college football coaching legend Nick Saban.
Spring Home tours in Atlanta
Spring cleaning in some Atlanta homes isn’t just for the residents. Dozens of homeowners are preparing to open their doors to guests attending home tours in Spring of 2013.
Craftsman-style renovation in Oakhurst
Renovations to a “snug” Decatur home added bedrooms and much-needed closet and storage space for a family of four. Derrick and Rachel Gervin bought the three-bedroom Oakhurst home two years ago, drawn to the neighborhood and Oakhurst Elementary School district. Since the home was livable, although small, they took two ...
Seeking old-school charm intown
Sticker shock hit Mike Standifer and Marc Hammer in Atlanta, after they sold their nearly 2,400-square-foot home in Los Angeles for $1.2 million. They discovered they would need to pay a premium to live in what they described as an old-school, intown Atlanta home with a big lawn on a ...
Create a grand entrance with a new walkway
Last fall, Karen Johnson wanted to add a new walkway from the front door of her Cobb County home to the street. On a recommendation from a contractor, Johnson hired Woodstock-based Kevin Murphy Construction for the job. Murphy faced a challenge. He had to match the flagstone and concrete color ...
8 tips for surviving a renovation project
The reality of tackling a home renovation project hits at some point. For some homeowners, the overwhelming feeling happens at the planning stage. It can sweep over you when you look at the cost of updating or expanding your home, or when you realize workers will be in your life ...
Modern, eco-focused and family-friendly in Roswell
Los Angeles transplants George and Lisa Grant Vail brought their love of modern design to Georgia, where brick traditional and ranch-style homes dominate the architecture. In Roswell, the couple, who had renovated homes for 10 years, finally achieved their dream of building a home with modern design and sustainable elements. ...
Three award-winning builders share tips for creating efficient, healthy homes
Throughout the Atlanta area, some new homes and renovated properties driven by green building concepts have received accolades for their environmentally friendly and energy-efficient features. Home buyers and existing homeowners can learn a lot from the winners of the 2012 EarthCraft Awards, given by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association ...
Real estate agents guide contract to settlement
Two weeks ago, we talked about how the role of real estate agents had changed to that of a transaction engineer, guiding and coaxing the contract from an agreement all the way to the settlement table. Several readers asked me to be more specific. Here are some of the areas ...
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