Where is Atlanta Located
Where is Atlanta located? It seems like a ridiculous question for someone who lives in Atlanta. But, perhaps you live in a different country – or a part of this Country that feels like a different country. If you’re being relocated to Atlanta, maybe you don’t really know where it’s located. Atlanta is located in the Southeastern part of the United States. It’s officially the Capitol of Georgia, but is unofficially considered the Capitol of the South. Major companies such as Coca-Cola, Delta, Home Depot and UPS are headquartered in Atlanta. Since Atlanta is...
Read MoreAtlanta Property Taxes are Assessed at the Selling Price
I’ve previously written about the recent change in Georgia law, where the selling price of a Georgia house will be the assessed value for tax purposes. The law was a reaction to people owning homes that were assessed, for tax purposes, at values much higher than their true market value. Most of the general public, and a surprising number of REALTORS, still seem to be unaware of this new law. It appears as if Fulton County, and many other counties, are having trouble with the implementation of the change in the law. The AJC recently did a story on how the Fulton Tax Assessors Office...
Read MoreMost Popular Posts for the First Half of 2011
Here are the eight most popular blog posts for the first six months of 2011: Atlanta Playgrounds for Children Atlanta Farmers Market Landscape Supplies Atlanta Closing Costs Calculator Tips for Instant Curb Appeal Morris Brandon Buckhead Homes Major Changes at the Streets of Buckhead Fulton County Property Tax Appeal Researching Atlanta Property Taxes Might be...
Read MoreFulton County Property Tax Appeal Rant
I’m currently appealing my Fulton County Georgia property taxes. It’s been going on since March of 2010. I thought I would periodically write about my experience in trying to get an equitable assessment for my home located in the Buckhead section of Atlanta, Georgia. First, the assessment is not supposed to be about theoritic value, it’s required to be about the actual value of your property. Which means if you listed your home tomorrow, your house should sell very closely to its assessed value. Feel free to take a few minutes to stop laughing before you continue...
Read MoreMoney available for new appliances and energy efficiency
There is currently money available for the purchase of new appliances and home energy efficiency from Georgia Power, the State of Georgia and the Federal government. You better act quickly, because some of the programs will only last for a few more months.
Read MoreHow to Measure the Square Footage of a Home
You would think something as simple as calculating the overall square feet of a house would be simple, but it’s not without controversey. Agents, appraisers and others have very strong opinions about this debate. Their response will usually be unequvivocal and with conviction. The answer given by the Georgia Real Estate Commission, is: it depends. Specifically, the Commission states: Perhaps the best policy for real estate licensees is not to attempt to calculate square footage. If a customer raises the issue, the licensee should allow the customer to make his or her own...
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