by BMD & Associates | May 7, 2025 | Real Estate
Georgia has long ranked among the Southeast’s most investor-friendly states, and 2025 is no exception. Median statewide sales prices nudged up to about $360,000 in 2024 and have stayed within two percent of that mark this spring, even as active listings jumped roughly...
by BMD & Associates | Apr 30, 2025 | Estate Planning
Life insurance is more than an emergency parachute that pops open when you die. In Georgia, it can be the engine that pulls an entire estate plan across the finish line—avoiding probate delays, shielding assets from creditors, and delivering tax-efficient wealth...
by BMD & Associates | Apr 23, 2025 | Estate Planning
You have the venue deposit paid, the rings resized, and the “thank-you” cards ordered—now comes the less glamorous (but far more consequential) part of married life: protecting one another if the unthinkable happens. Estate planning sounds like something reserved for...
by BMD & Associates | Apr 16, 2025 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is not a static, one-and-done task; it is a dynamic process that should evolve alongside your life circumstances, financial situation, and the changing legal landscape. In Georgia, where state-specific laws play a significant role in how estates are...
by BMD & Associates | Apr 9, 2025 | Real Estate
Buying or selling property in Georgia can be both exciting and intimidating, especially if you are unfamiliar with the crucial processes that protect your investment. Among the most important elements of any real estate transaction is escrow. When handled properly,...
by BMD & Associates | Apr 2, 2025 | Real Estate
Property owners in Georgia often encounter the term grandfathered property rights, also called nonconforming use rights. These rights allow a property to continue its previously lawful use despite newer regulations that would otherwise prohibit such use. For instance,...
by BMD & Associates | Mar 26, 2025 | Estate Planning
Estate planning can be a delicate topic—especially when debt is part of the equation. Many individuals worry that having personal loans, credit card balances, medical bills, mortgages, or other liabilities might complicate the process of passing on assets and security...
by BMD & Associates | Mar 19, 2025 | Real Estate
Buying a home in Georgia is a significant investment, one that demands thorough due diligence. While it is easy to focus on obvious factors such as location, property taxes, and curb appeal, the actual condition of a house can remain a mystery unless a professional...
