Spec Homes vs. Custom Builds: What’s the Difference?
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaA spec home is built by a builder on their own plan and timeline, then sold, either already finished or…
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.
Summer Lawn and Landscape Care in NW Metro Atlanta
Home Maintenance · NW Metro AtlantaKeeping a lawn and landscape healthy through a Georgia summer comes down to a few fundamentals: water deeply and less…
How Home Inspections Work and What They Cover
Buying Basics · NW Metro AtlantaA home inspection is a visual, non-invasive evaluation of a home's condition by a qualified inspector, covering the major systems…
Right-Sizing Your Home When Moving to a 55+ Community
55+ Active Adult · NW Metro AtlantaRight-sizing, moving from a larger home to one that better fits your current life, is most successful when you…
Your New Construction Walkthrough Checklist Before Closing
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaThe final walkthrough on a new construction home is your structured opportunity to inspect the finished house with the builder…
Crescent Pointe at Great Sky: 55+ Active Adult Living in Cherokee County
55+ Active Adult · Canton, GACrescent Pointe at Great Sky is an age-qualified 55+ active adult community in Canton, in Cherokee County, built by David…
Luxury Finishes That Hold Their Value: A Buyer’s Guide
Luxury · NW Metro AtlantaThe luxury finishes that hold their value over time tend to share a few traits: genuine quality of materials, timeless rather…
Understanding Builder Warranties on a New Home
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaA new home builder warranty is the builder's commitment to repair defined defects within set timeframes after you close. Most…
A Staycation Guide to NW Metro Atlanta: Ideas Close to Home
Local Guide · NW Metro AtlantaA staycation is simply a break taken close to home rather than on the road, and NW Metro Atlanta is…
Lake Allatoona Lakefront Living: What to Know About Waterfront Homes
Luxury · NW Metro AtlantaBuying a home on Lake Allatoona is different from a typical purchase in one essential way: Allatoona is a U.S. Army…