You have been tossing the idea around in your head to buy a home. The market is still challenging and there seems to be less homes for sale, yet the demand continues to grow. As a result, "homes for sale are spending less time on the market and well-priced homes in sought-after neighborhoods move quickly." Don't fret! - the calendar is now on your side, and as Realtor.com's chief economist Jonathan Smoke suggests, make sure you're..

  • "Pre-approved for a mortgage
  • Working with an expert and responsive local Realtor®
  • Laser-focused on your needs, ready to make a decision rapidly
  • Willing to avoid contingencies or making too many demands of sellers"

(Read more what Smoke has to say.)

We want to encourage you and shed some light for…

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We're welcoming the cooler temps and enjoying the best views of the city from The Realm. This Saturday and Sunday join us from the high-rise that we call home!

Where you can find us this weekend --

The Realm                     

     

   Where: The Realm   

   Address: 3324 Peachtree Rd. NE Atlanta, GA 30326

   Time: 2-5pm

   What to see:

This building has it all, and then some! First-Class amenities include 24 hour concierge, salt water pool, sundeck, firepit and grill, 2-level gym, 2 club rooms, business center,etc.. Take advantage of fine shopping, dining & night life all within close walking distance. Just 2 blocks from Buckhead Marta Station. Walk to Lenox Square Mall, Phipps Plaza, the W Hotel, AND much more!

 

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Thoughts of the recession may still induce nightmares, but the truth is according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other sources - the housing industry is currently healthy and sustainable. Especially in parts of metro Atlanta. Here's lookin' at you Roswell and Sandy Springs!

Want to see who made the list? Wallethub - a credit score and report site - made a list of 300 places in the U.S. that are the best real estate markets city by city.  Roswell (ranked 49th), Sandy Springs (74th), and Atlanta (101st) all made the cut! (We're pretty excited about it.)

These cities were ranked based on metrics like median home-price appreciation, housing affordability, and job growth.

AND good news for those interested in these coveted areas - the John…

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The Summer heat is still going strong and so are we. This weekend come say hi and beat the heat by visiting our Open Houses around Buckhead! We'll be showing off a few of our favorite high-rise and high-luxury condominiums and we'd love to welcome you.

Where you can find us this weekend --

 

The Realm                      The Grandview

             

 

 

 

Where: The Realm   

Address: 3324 Peachtree Rd. NE Atlanta, GA 30326

Time: 2-5pm

What to see:

This building has it all, and then some! First-Class Amenities include 24hr concierge, salt water pool, sundeck, firepit and grill, 2-level gym, 2 clubrooms, business center,etc.. Take advantage of fine shopping, dining & night life all within close walking distance. Just 2…

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Join us August 7th, between 3pm-5pm and visit the spacious home with guest house. Tons of custom-upgraded features include-gorgeous hardwoods, tile entryway, crown molding throughout, custom bathrooms, SS appliances, French doors, breakfast area, separate dining room with beautiful base molding, and so much more. 

 

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Please help us welcome Ivan Machiz to the John Bailey Team! We are excited to expand our work family and provide our clients superb service and industry knowledge, with Ivan's help.

A little about Ivan -- he has been working with John Bailey as a client, and an investor for almost a decade. As a member of the John Bailey Team Ivan brings a wealth of knowledge about the Alpharetta real estate market, as him and his family call Milton home.

Ivan’s passion for the real estate industry was born from his decade of experience as an First buying foreclosure property at auction, then on the open market, it was a natural evolution that Ivan would become an agent and Realtor ultimately joining the John Bailey Team.  As a landlord, he manages several…

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Homestead Exemption has the potential to save you a lot of money! Check out the following link for your county to find out more information.

FILING FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION IN 2016

 

Homeowners may need to provide their Warranty Deed book and page, proof of residence, social security numbers, driver’s license and car tag info. In most counties, to be eligible for the current year, you must have owned and occupied the property as of January 1st.  If the property is located within city limits, the homeowner may be required to file with the city as well.

 

Gwinnett County – deadline is April 1, 2016            770-822-8800

http://gwinnetttaxcommissioner.publicaccessnow.com/homesteadexemption.aspx

 

Fulton County – deadline is April 1,…

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Did you purchase your home in 2015? Did you close before December 31st, 2015? Is this uyour primary residence? If the answer to these questions were all yes, check out the article below to learn about Homestead Exemption, it can save you money on your taxes this year! 

http://www.qpublic.net/ga/fulton/programs.html

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