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4 Obstacles to Decluttering — And How To Beat Them!

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If you are a condo dweller, and have been in your condo for some time, you might have “acquired” some “stuff.” It could be anything from Starbucks brown paper take out bags (hey, I love ’em too!) to magazines, to well, who knows.  But when you have drawers, shelves and closets stuffed….something has to go!

Any real estate agent (this one included) will tell you that if you are planning to sell your Midtown Atlanta condo, you want it to be lean and clean and spacious and sparkly. And the first way to get that started is with a good decluttering.

 

Hot Time In The City (or Country) — Tips For Keeping Your Cool!

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Hot Time In The City (or Country) — Tips For Keeping Your Cool!

Yep. Summer is just around the corner…and you know what that means……HOTLANTA! Whew! 90 something everyday! I walk out at 7am on my way to my Midtown Atlanta office and think, “Man, can it just stay THIS temperature for the rest of the day?”  It doesn’t happen. So, here’s a few tips for YOU to keep you cool in the upcoming hot days of the summer.

* Set your thermostat higher when away at work, or away on vacation. About 5 degrees will do it.

* Set your thermostat at 78 degrees or higher and forget it! By raising your temperature you could save about a $100 on your summer power bills

HVAC Repair* Change your air conditioning filter. Whether you live in an older house in Historic Midtown Atlanta, or a new condominium, you’d be amazed at how dirty those guys get. And dirty means less efficiency, and making your a/c work harder. Set yourself a reminder on your calendar. (You should change your filter every other month!)

* Check your doors and windows for leaks. For our condo dwellers, newer buildings are pretty tight, but your older buildings might not be so. If you have cobwebs or high levels of dust, you probably have air leaks. (Shoot, I thought that was just from my extreme desire NOT to do house cleaning….)

* If in a single family home, be sure to make sure your outdoor condenser can “breathe” and is not covered up by landscape shrubs

*Have your system regularly serviced (usually spring and fall) to keep it at its peak performance. In Midtown Atlanta, we condo dwellers often forget that we have a unit somewhere (like maybe on the roof) that should be serviced. Of course this requires a bit of extra planning to the building maintenance people can get your a/c man on the roof.

Just a few cool tips to keep you cool in th upcoming Dog Days of Summer in Midtown Atlanta!

Midtown Atlanta Condominiums | Installing Lighting Under Your Kitchen Cabinets

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MIdtown Atlanta Condominiums | Installing Lighting Under Your Kitchen CabinetsI’ve seen many a Midtown Atlanta Condominium in my days as a real estate agent focusing on the Midtown Atlanta market. Most new condominiums are limited on how “tricked out” you can get them from the developer. If your home was brand new, you most customizing you might have been able to do was installing hardwood floors throughout the entire condo, and/or custom closets. Everything else was pretty much standard.  Lighting under your kitchen cabinets was NOT an option.

It was not like buying a car where you can pick all kinds of options!

Whether you are considering selling your Midtown Atlanta condo, or just want to make a simple improvement YOU can enjoy, consider installing lighting under your kitchen cabinets. It will add a unique feature to your home that you won’t find in other homes, and will add a special touch and feature to your kitchen.

There are very simple kits to do this project that don’t require special skills and use an existing open plug in you don’t use…behind your refrigerator! It’s a simple project for a rainy Saturday or Sunday, but you’ll have years of enjoyment.

Our friends at Lowe’s Home Improvement have the steps all lined out for you in this video!

 

Here’s the closest Lowe’s store to Midtown Atlanta Condo owners, located at the Edgewood Shopping District, just south of Five Points.

 
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6 Ways to Care for Your Washing Machine. Who Knew?

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Really? Who Knew? Isn’t the washing machine something you just buy and then forget about it? You know, set it and forget it?

Well, here is some eye-opening tips to keep your washer….ah….washing its best!

HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE – Do You Have The Right Policy?

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Homeowners InsuranceThere is probably one thing we all kinda sort of hate to pay for and that is insurance. Car Insurance, health insurance, and even homeowners insurance. But when we need it, it’s a pretty hand thing to have. But, PoliHomeowners Insurance – Do You Have The Right Policy?

A perfect example is when my clients don’t realize that they need a landlord policy when they rent their home out. If a tenant burns down their house and they don’t have a landlord policy, they’re out of luck! Or clients buy a house and don’t move because they plan to renovate. The house is vandalized, but the carrier never knew it was a vacant home… Again, they’re out of luck. Let me remind you now to call your insurance agent and get the information you need to have the right policy. 

You may pay more, but it will save you thousands if something goes wrong.

Make sure you have the right kind of hazard (homeowner’s) insurance for your property

It is very simple to set up your homeowner’s insurance when you are closing on a new house or condominium and moving in within a day or two, but there are many other situations in which you the buyer and/or seller should confirm that they are protected by insurance:

1. Buyers have sold property in another state and moving belongings here: Are their possessions covered in transport by either the old policy or the new one?

2. Buyers are closing now but not moving in for a few months (e.g. when school is out): Does their policy cover damages or vandalism to a vacant house?

3. Buyers are closing now but doing extensive remodeling work for 3-6 months before moving in: Does their policy cover injuries to contractors (or even nosy neighbors) in the house? Is the house covered while it is still vacant?

4. Sellers are closing but staying in the house for a few months: Does their previous homeowner’s policy protect them or the new owners? Should the buyers have a landlord policy until they actually move in?

5. Sellers allow the buyers to move in prior to closing: Should the sellers convert their policy to a landlord policy? Does it help for the buyers to start coverage on their policy?

These questions can only be answered by the insurance agent who is insuring the property. Make sure you have all questions and answers in writing in case it is necessary to file a claim. Once a claim is made for damage, theft, or injury, it is too late to correct the policy.

 Thom Abbott Midtown AtlantaFor More Information on how we can best serve your InTown Atlanta Real Estate needs, please fill out the online contact form or call us at 770.713.1505.

We specialize in InTown Atlanta Real Estate single family homes and condomiums. If you are planning to Buy InTown Atlanta real estate, let us help you explore all the possibilities available to you and help you find just the right home you will LOVE!

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East Atlanta/Ormewood Park 30316 East Lake/Kirkwood 30317
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Thom Abbott

Associate Broker, REALTOR(R)
905 Juniper Street, NE Suite 110
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
770.713.1505 Direct
404.876.4901 Office

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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