March 2023

Hi!

It's March and Spring is just around the corner! Don't forget to set your clock forward this coming Sunday, March 12th for the beginning of Daylight Savings Time!

Included in the lineup this month:

Relevant Resources for Buyers and Sellers: A Buyer's Guide to home inspections, how to price your home in today's market, a staging guide, mortgage assistance programs in Georgia, and more.

2023 Smart Home Technology: The Consumer Electronics Show 2023 was in Las Vegas in January - don't miss the video with 23 of the show's highlights.

Step Up Your Style with Fashionable Flooring: Trends in hardwoods, laminates, carpet, tile, and area rugs.

Atlanta Dreams of Spring: Atlanta Parent's 2023 Summer Day Camp Guide, anticipated restaurant openings around town, the beginning of our local spring festivals and flower displays, St. Patrick's Day celebrations☘️, top travel apps, weekend trips just over our state line, and more.

The Academy Awards are on March 12th …. Here's a link to check out Where to See or Stream Oscar-nominated Best Films in Atlanta … some for as little as $5.00!

Our weather is warming up and so is the Atlanta real estate market! If you are considering a move, or know anyone who is, I would appreciate the opportunity to have that conversation. Your referrals are always appreciated.

Have a great March!

Jana

RELEVANT RESOURCES FOR BUYERS AND SELLERS

FOR BUYERS

Buyers Guide to Home Inspections

What's included, what's not, a checklist for previewing a home, and how to read an inspection report.

A Favorite Mortgage Calculator

Includes taxes, insurance and PMI.

2 Mortgage Assistance Programs in GA

Georgia Dream Loans

FHA Loans

Updated to include 2023 guidelines.

How to Negotiate House Pricing

It's all about your preparation!

FOR SELLERS

Home-Staging to Sell Your Home

From HGTV: Highlight your home's strengths and downplay it's weaknesses to sell fast.

Radon at The Time of Sale

Radon is a serious issue and will come up during the inspection negotiation in Georgia.

How to Price Your Home

in a Seller's Market

Three approaches to pricing your home, the pros and cons of each and the preparation needed to decide.

SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY:

Consumer Electronics Show 2023

From TechHive | From USA Today

A few reviews that cover different items for both Smart Home and Entertainment products.

Top 10 Smart Home Devices for 2023

If you are just beginning to look at different Smart Home technologies, you will like this Craig's Tech Talk video. He dives into features and explanations of the more practical products.