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Many times, young adults feel “bullet-proof” and don’t consider the urgency to get involved or spend the money to take care of certain legal aspects of their lives because they think they’re going to live forever.  Since no one is guaranteed longevity of life, if you want to be in control of who gets what and who is in charge now based on an untimely incapacitation or death, it is important to investigate these basic legal documents. Will – This is a legal instrument that specifies your desires to care for your minor children and to distribute your personal property after you die and who will manage the process.  Anyone who has property and minor children needs a will. Living Will – This legal instrument specifies your intentions regarding end of life decisions or to designate an individual to make those decisions on your behalf.  Many times, a person who had been diagnosed with a terminal condition or who is facing a serious su...

For whatever reason you’ve delayed buying a home, it may be time to reconsider that decision based on today’s conditions and what is expected to happen in the future. Rents are continuing to increase to the point that in most markets, it is significantly less expensive to own than to rent.  Even after you factor repairs into the equation, the low interest rates, principal accumulation due to amortization, appreciation and tax savings lower the monthly cost of housing. Low inventories coupled with strong demand cause a rising effect on prices.  Another reason for higher values is that builders, especially in certain price ranges, have not ramped up new home starts to keep up with the demand. Recently, the Federal Reserve announced that they intend to start raising rates. Most experts agree that higher interest rates are a foregone conclusion; it is just a matter of when it will happen. A $300,000 home today could cost considerably more one year fr...

After you take the training wheels off your bike and learn to ride it, you’d never consider putting them back on again.  Similarly, once you’ve owned a home, you might think you’ll own a home from now on but there may be some situations where it might make sense to rent again.  Big shifts in a person’s life like a divorce, death of spouse, empty nesting or a temporary transfer to a new city are certainly things that may warrant renting, at least temporarily, until those circumstances develop the particulars. A good example might be that you think you’d like to move downtown.  Before selling your home and purchasing a condo, it might be enlightening to rent an apartment to see how you’ll adapt to the changes in that style of living. The sales and purchase expenses incurred with real estate are absorbed over the period ownership which is usually between ten and twelve years.  When the holding period involves only a few yea...

LIKE NEW!   80 Lanier Ridge Acworth, GA 30101 $309,900 Wesley III, beautiful open floor plan, perfect for entertaining!  3 STORIES of living space 7 BEDROOMS 5 FULL BATHROOMS Beautiful kitchen with granite 42" upper cabinets, double oven with separate gas cook top, stainless steel appliances including side by side refrigerator.  Butler's pantry with plenty of extra storage. Mud room entrance off garage.  Extra large master bedroom with sitting area with fireplace.  Master bath features double vanities, garden tub, separate tile shower with glass enclosure, his & hers walk in closets!  Home comes with... ALL APPLIANCES, WASHER/DRYER, BLINDS, CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM, INTERCOM/RADIO SYSTEM! Watch the VIDEO TOUR View more pictures MLS LISTING A stunning home in a wonderful neighborhood...   Just listed and this won't last long.  Call me to today at (404) 857-2508 to schedul...