by Brian Douglas | Mar 14, 2022 | Real Estate
If you own a short-term rental property in the City of Atlanta, you should be aware of the city’s new licensing requirements. The new regulations took effect on March 1, 2022. Inspectors will start enforcing the ordinance on April 1, 2022. “Short-term rentals,” also...
by Brian Douglas | Mar 8, 2022 | Real Estate
The spring and summer can be busy seasons for real estate. Even after the papers have been signed and the house keys exchanged, there’s still plenty of work to be done. Real Estate Closings A real estate closing is when the home seller, home buyer, their respective...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 18, 2022 | Real Estate
Your home and property are some of your most valuable assets. Protecting your investments is so important. With the legal principle known as adverse possession, however, a trespasser or neighbor can acquire portions of your property if you fail to act within a certain...
by Brian Douglas | Feb 9, 2022 | Real Estate
Deed fraud is on the rise in Metro Atlanta, with unsuspecting residents losing their homes and life savings to criminals. Old Fourth Ward homeowner Linda Willis was a recent victim, and now she’s hoping to raise awareness about the increase of deed fraud. Linda...
by Brian Douglas | Jan 28, 2022 | Real Estate
Considering a house flipping project? The premise itself is simple: purchase a home, make any necessary upgrades, and then quickly resell the property for a profit. With the housing marketing booming right now, coupled with the popularity of real estate TV programs,...
by Brian Douglas | Jan 28, 2022 | Real Estate
Title insurance is a type of insurance that protects mortgage lenders and homebuyers from financial loss due to an ownership claim on a property. It indemnifies the policyholder from any title discrepancies that may arise during or after the purchase of a property. In...
