New Construction in Cobb County: What Buyers Should Know
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaNew construction in Cobb County is a different game than in its neighbors: the county is largely built out, so…
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.
Insuring a Luxury Home: Coverage Beyond the Standard Policy
Luxury · NW Metro AtlantaIn a luxury home purchase, insurance is a transaction milestone before it is anything else: high-value coverage can take longer to…
Hiring Home Contractors: Quotes, Licenses, and Avoiding Trouble
Home Maintenance · NW Metro AtlantaHiring a contractor well comes down to a repeatable process: gather two or three comparable quotes built from the same…
New Construction in Cherokee County: What Buyers Should Know
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaCherokee County's new construction story runs up the I-575 corridor: Woodstock and Holly Springs anchor the southern end where demand…
Landscape and Outdoor Living Investments in Luxury Homes
Luxury · NW Metro AtlantaOutdoor living is often where luxury homes distinguish themselves most clearly from higher-end standard homes. The interior differences (finishes, kitchens, primary…
Energy Efficiency in New Construction: What’s Actually Built In
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaNew homes are meaningfully more efficient than older housing as a baseline, because modern energy codes require insulation levels, air…
What “Days on Market” and Other Listing Stats Really Mean
General Real Estate · NW Metro AtlantaDays on market measures how long a listing has been active, and it is the most quoted and most…
When the Builder Hands Over the HOA: Developer Transition Explained
55+ Active Adult · NW Metro AtlantaEvery new community's homeowners association begins under the developer's control and eventually transfers to the residents, a milestone called…
A Guide to the Marietta Square: Cobb County’s Front Porch
Local Guide · NW Metro AtlantaThe Marietta Square is one of metro Atlanta's genuine historic town centers: a park at the middle, Glover Park, ringed…
Pickleball, Tennis, and Fitness: Sport Amenities in NW Metro Atlanta 55+ Communities
55+ Active Adult · NW Metro AtlantaSport amenities have become one of the most-scrutinized parts of a 55+ active adult community tour. Pickleball has exploded…