Market Values are set by examining the sale prices of very similar homes as close to the home in question as possible, preferably in the same subdivision during the last 90 days. If this is not possible, then the comparable … Continue reading →

    I just read an article published by cnbc.com (according to a report in industry trade publication Automotive News) noting CD players installed in new automobiles are on the way out. Auto manufacturers said they are expensive, fragile and … Continue reading →

Why should anyone desiring to purchase real estate hire a REALTOR? A. Buyers need Exclusive representation for probably the biggest purchase of their life. This will only happen if a buyer enters into a contract with a REALTOR to represent … Continue reading →

 Good News! The Federal Housing Administration has extended its “anti flipping” rule. This simply means that buyers who want to use FHA insured home loans to purchase a home that has changed hands in the last 90 days can do so. … Continue reading →

Why Google your own address? Here are some thoughts. 1. See what other homes on your street or in your neighborhood sold for. Why? It could make a difference in the amount of property tax you pay. Of course you have … Continue reading →

Luxury Ideas in a regular home: A. Try upgrading the bathroom. New fixtures, new lighting and maybe a new pedestal sink. How about a granite counter top and of course new paint? B. Paint the interior walls. Add a mural … Continue reading →

Gwinnett County will rebate homeowners up to $100.00 for the replacement of up to two toilets in homes built prior to 1993. Of course the older toilets are much less efficient than the new toilets. To get the straight story … Continue reading →

The price of gas is up $.20 per gallon since Christmas, 2011. Thanks Iran! If you need to look for a home best you use your PC and find it on www.listingbook.comOf course you can sign in under Earl Park … Continue reading →

Did you know? There were 256,000 residential tax assessments filed in Gwinnett County, Georgia in 2011. Of these 256,000 tax assessments, 100,000 had their tax assessments reduced by an average of 23%. This is information supplied by the Gwinnett County Tax … Continue reading →

Now that you have all your home value comparables and are ready to submit your information to the Gwinnett County Tax Assessor, use a Georgia Form # PT-50R. Go to  assessor@gwinnettcounty.comto find the form or phone your REALTOR. It is only … Continue reading →