Builder Incentives: What They Mean and What They Really Cost
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaBuilder incentives are one of the most visible features of a new construction purchase and one of the most misread.…
Author: Marna Friedman
Marna Friedman is a top-producing realtor specializing in new construction homes and 55+ active adult communities throughout NW Metro Atlanta. Expert in Marietta, Kennesaw, Cobb County, and Paulding County real estate with certified designations in luxury marketing, new home sales, and senior transitions.
Buyer Representation Explained: What Your Agent Owes You
General Real Estate · NW Metro AtlantaBuyer representation means an agent owes you a defined set of duties, in writing, and works in your interest…
Multigenerational Luxury Homes: Design and Function
Luxury · NW Metro AtlantaWhen a luxury listing in NW Metro Atlanta is described as "multigenerational," buyers need to look past the label to see…
The Builder’s Sales Agent vs. Your Own Agent
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaThe builder's sales agent represents the builder. Your own agent represents you. That single distinction explains most of what follows,…
Chimney and Fireplace Prep Before Winter
Home Maintenance · NW Metro AtlantaChimney and fireplace prep belongs on the fall list for the same reason heating service does: the system sits unused…
When Is It Time to Downsize? Signs Your Home No Longer Fits
General Real Estate · NW Metro AtlantaWhen is it time to downsize? Usually when the house asks more of your time, money, and energy than…
Selling a Luxury Home in Fall and Winter
Luxury · NW Metro AtlantaSelling a luxury home in fall and winter is less about whether to list and more about adjusting for what changes.…
Amenity Depth vs. Breadth in 55+ Communities
55+ Active Adult · NW Metro AtlantaWhen comparing amenities in 55+ communities, the length of the list matters far less than how much of it…
Living in the Cedarcrest Corridor: A Buyer’s Perspective
Local · NW Metro AtlantaThe Cedarcrest corridor is the stretch running west from the Cobb County line along Cedarcrest Road, and it is defined residentially…
Home Inspection Day: What to Expect
General Real Estate · NW Metro AtlantaHome inspection day typically runs two to four hours for an average single-family home, and it works best when…