Canton – Woodstock Dining Guide
Local Guide · Cherokee CountyThe dining scene around Canton and Woodstock centers on two very different walkable downtowns, each with its own character. Downtown Woodstock…
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.
Luxury Home Inspections: What’s Different at the High End
Luxury · NW Metro AtlantaInspecting a luxury home is a bigger undertaking than a standard inspection because estate properties carry more, and more complex, systems…
Staging Your Home to Sell: A Room-by-Room Starting Point
Selling Basics · NW Metro AtlantaStaging a home to sell starts with three moves that cost little and matter most: declutter, depersonalize, and deep clean.…
Prepare Now for Back to School in NW Metro Atlanta
NW Metro Atlanta · Local LivingA standard school supply list runs about $38 to $45 per student if you shop Target or Walmart, and about…
Questions to Ask the Builder Before You Sign a Contract
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaBefore you sign a new construction contract, get clear answers on the timeline and how delays are handled, what is…
New Construction Design Center: Which Upgrades Tend to Hold Value
New Construction · NW Metro AtlantaAt the design center, the upgrades that tend to hold their value are the ones you cannot easily change later:…
HOA Dues in a 55+ Community: What They Typically Cover
55+ Active Adult · NW Metro AtlantaHOA dues in a 55+ active adult community typically cover the things that make the low-maintenance lifestyle work: lawn…
New Construction in Cherokee County: Communities to Know
New Construction · Cherokee CountyCherokee County is one of the most active new construction markets in NW Metro Atlanta, with building concentrated in and around…
Selling a Luxury Home: Pricing and Marketing an Estate Property
Luxury · NW Metro AtlantaSelling a luxury home differs from a typical sale in several ways: pricing relies on judgment more than easy comparables because…
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…