Filing for Homestead in metro Atlanta

Did you buy a home in the Atlanta area in 2011?

If you purchased your home last year and have not already done so, remember to file for a Homestead Exemption. This can save you thousands of dollars in property taxes!

While some states provide this exemption automatically, in Georgia a homestead exemption must be applied for. Depending on the county, this can be done online, by fax, by mail or in person. You only have to apply for the exemption once. The exemption remains as long as you reside in the home as your primary residence.

Click here for Homestead Exemption application deadline dates listed by county along with a link for a Homestead Exemption application. It is important to file your application on time as applications received after the deadline will be processed the following year.

A Home in Brookhaven in Record Time

Rahul completed his medical fellowship and was ready to start his new life in Atlanta with his wife.  Rahul and Amber wanted a home with a fabulous kitchen, finished basement and plenty of room for them to grow. We looked in Buckhead, Sandy Springs and Brookhaven. We found the perfect home in Brookhaven and closed in record time!

Amber had this to say about working with Becky, “I could go on all day about how wonderful Becky is… She not only helped us find our dream home, but she has helped us by recommending service providers for our house. This little extra step by Becky has made all the difference because being new to the area we had no idea what companies to use. We not only have a great realtor but a friend as well now!”

First Time Home Buyer finds Intown Bungalow

 Troy was a first time home buyer, looking for an Intown Atlanta home. We looked in Decatur, Virginia Highland, Little Five Points, Lake Claire and East Atlanta. We found the perfect home for him in Edgewood.

Here’s what Troy had to say about buying this first home, “Becky was referred to me by a friend. She made my experience of buying my first home very enjoyable. She is very professional and takes time to understand your needs and wants to tailor the search. She is patient and responsive throughout the entire process and genuinely cares about ensuring you find a home that makes you happy. I highly recommend her.”

First time Home Buyers in North Buckhead/Brookhaven

I loved working with Matt and Stafford on the purchase of their first home. They were looking for a brick ranch with basement and a good backyard. We found the perfect home in a great neighborhood called Derby Hills in the North Buckhead/Brookhaven area.

Here’s what Matt had to say – Becky was a phenomenal help throughout the process of buying my first home. Her knowledge of the areas, and things that would potential come back to bite me in a certain house or area were pointed out. She was always on time, and was simply a pleasure to be around for hours at a time. Highly recommend for anyone serious about finding the house of their dreams and making it a reality.

First Time Home Buyers find happiness in Decatur

From start to finish, Becky was absolutely amazing. We were bumbling first time home buyers but Becky completely eased us through the whole process. It’s hard for me to even remember how much she did, like nicely reminding us of everything we needed to take care of along the way, showing us multiple houses over the course of a year, always accommodating our busy schedules, always being available for communication, recommending and scheduling contractors for repair work after our offer was accepted and recommending a great mortgage broker (Jack Levin at Regions Mortgage) to name a few. She was definitely on top of every Continue Reading »

Becky was a lifesaver

“Becky was a lifesaver! My husband and I began our house-hunt in September of 2009 with another realtor and, unfortunately, were disappointed with our realtor. After seeing many houses, it seemed that our realtor never narrowed down what we were looking for and thus, we went on a wild goose hunt for many months. We decided to end our search for our dream house until, we happened upon Becky’s website at the end of May 2010. It was very informative, professional, and we were impressed with what we saw. Subsequently, I contacted Becky to meet in person and the rest is history!

During our first meeting, Becky sat me down and went through a listing of homes in our target area and price to get an idea of what we were looking for. Then, she emailed me homes based on our specific wants and needs. She was the consummate professional and ALWAYS available when I contacted her. Because of this, we were able to find our dream home in a matter of weeks and closed on our house in exactly one month. It was definitely a wonderful experience working with her. She is very knowledgeable of the Atlanta area and always one step ahead of what needs to be done.

We just wanted to personally thank you, Becky, for all that you have done for us. We greatly appreciate it and will keep in touch. Thank you!!”

-Leah & Devon

Entire Home Buying Process a Joy

“Thank you for making our lives so much easier during this process. This was our first home buying experience and we were extremely nervous; however, you answered all of our questions and made the entire process a joy. Thanks again!”

-Behnoosh & Shan


2010 Home Buyer Tax Credit is ticking away… The Countdown has begun!

  • Don’t miss the
    deadline for the 2010
    Home Buyer Tax Credit!
    Time remaining:
  • You must have a signed contract by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30, 2010

The deadline is fast approaching to cash in on the 2010 Home Buyer Tax Credit! Here are a few things to remember.

Qualified first time home buyers will receive $8000 tax credit

  • Qualified first-time home buyers receive $8000 tax credit if they sign a purchase contract by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30, 2010. Be sure to allow plenty of time before April 30th for an inspection and negotiations for repairs, as well as other due diligence items!
  • The home purchased must be their primary residence
  • To be considered a first-time home buyer, you cannot have owned a home during the past three years
  • Tax credit is up to 10% of the home value (not to exceed $8,000)
  • You cannot earn more than $125,000 for single filers and $225,000 if filing jointly. Partial tax credit can be granted for incomes up to $145K for single filers / $245K for joint filers.

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Tax Credit Extension & Expansion is Approved!

BREAKING NEWS!
Tax Credit Extension & Expansion is Approved!

President Obama has approved a bill for the Housing Tax Credit Expansion and Extension. Here’s what it means: Continue Reading »

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