What to Bring to a Home Tour: A Practical Checklist
Real Estate Basics · NW Metro AtlantaA well-prepared home tour turns a lot of walking through unfamiliar houses into a real evaluation. Bring a phone…
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.
From Offer to Closing: A Step-by-Step Timeline for Georgia Buyers
Real Estate Basics · NW Metro AtlantaThe stretch between an accepted offer and closing day is where most of the real work happens on a…
Lake Allatoona in Late Summer: Beaches, Marinas, and a Plan for the Day
Local Guide · NW Metro AtlantaLake Allatoona is one of the best local resources in NW Metro Atlanta, and August is one of the best…
Building New in a 55+ Community: New Construction Options
55+ Active Adult · NW Metro AtlantaYes, you can build new in a 55+ active adult community. Age-qualified communities across NW Metro Atlanta include new…
Privacy and Acreage: Evaluating Large-Lot Estate Properties
Luxury · NW Metro AtlantaEvaluating a large-lot estate property means weighing three things: the privacy and setting the land actually delivers, the systems and infrastructure…
Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Markets: How to Read Local Conditions
Market Basics · NW Metro AtlantaWhether a market favors buyers or sellers comes down to a few clear indicators: months of inventory, days on market,…
Touring Model Homes: How to Read Them and What to Ask
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaA model home is a marketing tool, not a promise of what you get. Almost every model is upgraded well…
Preparing Your Georgia Home for Late-Summer Storms
Home Maintenance · NW Metro AtlantaLate summer through early fall is peak severe-weather season across the Southeast, and Georgia catches its share of remnants from…
New Construction Earnest Money and Deposits: How They Work
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaOn a new construction home, earnest money and deposits work somewhat differently than on a resale purchase. Builders typically require…
How to Price Your Home to Sell in NW Metro Atlanta
Selling Basics · NW Metro AtlantaPricing a home to sell in NW Metro Atlanta comes down to grounding the list price in current comparable sales,…