June 2023

Hi Virginia,

June brings us the first day of Summer, Father's Day, and weather perfect to enjoy the outdoors in Atlanta 😎. This month's topics include information about our real estate market, trends in design and lifestyle, resources for homeowners, and our summer season:

Advice from The Experts: Articles for Buyers and Sellers.

The Frugal Homeowner: Saving on your homeowners insurance, property taxes, and utilities.

Design for Masculine Spaces: Inspiration for man caves, garages, and home gyms.

Summer Fun in Atlanta: Blueberry picking, free outdoor concerts, Virginia-Highlands Festival, biking in Georgia State Parks, splash pads, Juneteenth celebration, fare for seafood lovers, and more.

Looking Ahead to July 4th Festivities: Planning your Independence Day celebrations in Atlanta.

If you know of anyone considering making a move this summer, or if you would like to have a conversation about the dynamics in the Atlanta real estate market, I would love to chat.

Have a great June -

Virginia

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ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS

For Buyers

Home Buyers Insurance Guide

From the Insurance Information Institute: 14 things to consider before signing on the dotted line.

Choosing a Safe Neighborhood

10 factors to consider when determining safety. Here's a link to a list of helpful online tools.

Closing Costs: What They Are and How Much They Cost

Great article and detail from Investopedia!

For Sellers

Ultimate Guide to Home Staging

A printable checklist to take you through every step of the way.

Your Comparative Market Analysis

Understanding the CMA will help you determine your home's value and sales price.

Important Things to Do When Planning to Sell Your Home

From Family Handyman: A list to help sell your house quicker and improve resale value.

The Frugal Homeowner

A Mid-Year Expense Financial Check In

Saving On Your Homeowners Insurance

From shopping to home improvements, here are some ways to save money while you adequately protect your home and assets.

Getting The Property Tax Breaks Due You

It's that time of year! Love notes from your tax assessor will be hitting mailboxes soon.

Super Simple Ideas to Save on Energy Costs

Watch your utility bills drop with these smart energy-saving projects you can DIY.

How to Cut Your Water Bill

Consumer Reports: As drought conditions become the new norm, it's vital to save water.

Design for Masculine Spaces

The Art of Manliness

Fresh Takes on Man Caves

Moving from dark and dingy to sleek and sophisticated. There are a lot of photos full of inspiration in this article from HGTV.

90 Garage Floor Ideas for Men

This was a very popular subject last year so here's another article with even more options from Next Luxury.

There are 1000s of ideas from Houzz that you can refine by budget, type, style, and more.

19 Garage Organization Tips

Clean up, organize, and maximize your garage space. Tips from This Old House.

Dive into Summer Fun Around Atlanta

Blueberry Picking in Georgia

Prime pickin' through mid-July

For Atlanta Seafood Lovers

Lobster Rolls Worth the Splurge

Happy Hour Oyster Deals

Juneteenth in Atlanta

June 16-18 | Parade & Music Festival

Park Tavern's Sunset Sessions

Every Sunday | Season Line Up 2023

Virginia-Highland Summerfest

June 10, 11am-7pm | Art, food, fun

Home By Dark Concert Series

Alpharetta | Second Saturdays

Splash Pads, Pools, & Playgrounds

Get wet, cool off | Updated for 2023

Biking in Georgia State Parks

A list of paved, hard-surface, and mountain biking trails

July 4th Celebrations

July 4th Fireworks, Parades & Events Around Atlanta

A comprehensive list of holiday fun

50 4th of July Appetizers

Feed a hungry crowd!

Peachtree Road Race

July 4th | Registration and FAQ

Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener

Your June List of To-Do's