Download the July-August 2008 Newsletter (in PDF)

Enjoy the all new layout for Johns Creek and Alpharetta Living Local Newsletter.

Check out the “before” and “after” kitchen photos this month, learn more about the current trends in the local real estate market, catch a glimpse of summer fun in the photo of the month and visit Webb Bridge Park in this issue.

Download the May-June 2008 Newsletter (in PDF)

View “before” and “after” photos of changes made to stage living spaces. Get an introduction to a local tree specialist and enjoy affordable tips on helping your offspring decorate their first apartment or dorm in this bi-monthly issue.

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Gather tips for preparing your home for sale, stage your home from the outside in and get resources for kitchen revamps in this bi-monthly issue.

• Order a Termite Clearance Letter. If you currently have a bond, your company may offer a free or drastically discounted price for the inspection. Having these questions answered will help your home sell faster.
• Consider a pre-inspection to identify any problem areas (cost $275-500 in Alpharetta area depending on size of house and inspector)
• Gather homeowner association information and/or subdivision covenants and restrictions
• Gather contact information for any homeowner management company or association president
• Gather all information about current mortgage and indebtedness on the house (loan numbers, lender names, phone numbers, social security number of owner)
• Get a copy of the most recent tax bill
• Get a copy of the legal description for the home (on your deed or on the legal description of your house when you signed your own contract for sale)
• Fill out your Seller Disclosure Form listing all known issues and previous repairs and issues in relation to the house.

Jeff’s Note: If your home has Synthetic Stucco (EIFS) siding or if you have other potentially difficult-to-sell systems in your home such as Hardboard Siding, Polybutylene Plumbing, and/or Basement Moisture you may want to view our Home Ownership eGuide for additional legal, repair and maintenance information for these special systems.