Meet Matt and Janelle and their children Michael and Lauren.
These folks relocated to Georgia from Australia 18 months ago. The kids were all set in their new schools so the challenge was to find a home in their current neighborhood and/or school system. Luckily they purchased a home only two houses away from the house they have been renting since their arrival in the USA. Congratulations to Janelle, Matt, Michael and Lauren! WELCOME to the USA! WELCOME to Georgia! Welcome to Alpharetta and Finally WELCOME HOME!
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Showing posts with label Homes For Sale in Atlanta metro area. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Homes For Sale in Atlanta metro area. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Welcome Home!
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
This Could Happen to Your and/or Your Family
Proud new home owners The Hawk Family. We closed a home for Larry, Kathy and Michael Hawk on Monday, December 17th
Congratulations Hawk Family!
Let me help you find your dream home.
Sara
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Keep Up With The Jones, But Don't Surpass Them When Remodeling
Dona Dezube of FrontDoor.com says, the secret to sucessful pre-sale home remodeling
is to keep up with the Jones', but never surpass them. Whether you want to make more money than you spend, or just recoup your remodeling expenses when you sell your home, know what's standard in your neighborhood.
Does everyone have laminate kitchen countertops? Splurge on granite and you'll be the envy of your friends, but you won't get your money back at resale. Is your home in a high-end neighborhood? Put in laminate countertops and your house will sell for less than full value, or worse yet, linger on the market for months.
Never be the last homeowner on the block to remodel. Homebuyers will pass up your property in favor of the one down the street where everything is already updated. Your home will sell slowly and for less money.
Before you pick up a hammer, visit real estate open houses and new home communities. Ask the builder to show you a spec home (that's an already built home without the model home's decorative features and upgrades).
"The three main things in real estate are location, location and location," says Nancy Jones, a Realtor with Hunt ERA Real Estate, Williamsville, NY. "Some homes will sell no matter what they look like depending on the location and, of course, the right price. The main things to keep in mind when remodeling are: neutral, clean, and classic. That will always recoup your money."
Sara Hibbard is a licensed Realtor in the state of Georgia. Sara looks forward in working with you to find your ideal home and guiding you throughout the process when the time is right for you. Sara cab be reached any time at 404-660-2481. Or, e-mail Sara at Sara@SaraHibbard.com. Sara Hibbard is Glad Georgia Real Estate is on Your Mind!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Energy Tips Checklist
Today I found myself crawling around the attic of homeowners in Alpharetta who have decided to put their home on the market. This home was absolutely pristine! Their attic insulation was incredible. These folks will be conveying their home with tons of energy saving features. My experience today reminded me that most people have not yet embraced the idea of transitioning their home from the old standards to new and improved energy efficiency.
For this reason I share the following check list to make sure your home is using energy efficiently and effectively.
HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING
* Have your A/C units serviced annually
* Check your air filters monthly and change them as needed
* Set your thermostat on 78 degrees in the summer
* Set your thermostat on 68 degrees in the winter
* Keep heat and a/c supply vents, registers and returns free and clear of obstructions
* Use setback thermostats or manually set the temperature back to control your heat and air when the home is unoccupied or when you are sleeping
* Keep the area around your air conditioner's outside units clean and free of dirt and leaves.
INSULATION
* Attic insulation should equal R-30 or greater
* Keep attic insulation uncompressed. Limit flooring and storage in attics
* Walls and ceilings in unconditioned above-grade spaces should be insulated. Recommended insulation levels are:
R-13 -- Walls
R-19 -- Ceilings
R-30 -- Attic
* Attic stairs should be covered with R-30 boxes and the edges sealed with weather strip.
* Continuous ridge roof vents and unobstructed soffit vents provide good attic ventilation
* Seal all pipes and wires entering the house from the outside or from unconditioned spaces with rigid aerosol foam
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE
* Keep your water heater set to 120 degrees
* Use full loads in dishwashers, washers and dryers for best efficiency
* Use the air or economy dry setting for drying dishes in the dishwasher
* Clean dryer link filter with each load
* Extra refrigerators and freezers consume extra energy and cost money
* Fluorescent and halogen lighting is more efficient than incandescent bulbs
Sara Hibbard is a licensed Realtor in the state of Georgia and works in the Atlanta metro area. Call Sara with your many questions regarding the Atlanta metro real estate market in general or specifics regarding the buying / selling process. Sara can be easily reached at anytime at 770-399-8108 or e-mail her at sara@sarahibbard.com. Sara Hibbard is looking forward to assisting you too with all your real estate needs when the time is right for you. I'm Glad Georgia Real Estate Is On Your Mind!
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