All Things Real Estate by Ann Tolbert

You’ve lived in your home a little while and you think you sort of understand how it should flow. You’re starting to see the little bits of rough that people tend to gloss over when the neighbors pop by to borrow the lawnmower. It’s not that these things make your home flawed — all homes are flawed, they’re made from flawed materials, after all — it’s just that your home could be better and like a skilled craftsman, you’re starting to see places where you could bring out greater potential. But, which projects make the most sense to do first? Will any of them actually pay for themselves in gained home equity, or are these changes things you’ll have to consider sunk costs in your home and investments strictly in your own enjoyment? And furthermore, are there even changes you can make yourself that will be worth the bother?  Say Hello to Renovation Magazine’s Cost Vs. Value Report For the past 31 years, Renovation Magazine has been trying to answer these and other question...

🚨OPEN HOUSE ALERT🚨 You’re cordially invited to join us this Sunday, March 4th 2 p.m.- 5 p.m.  124 Junaluska Drive Woodstock, GA 30188 Come enjoy light refreshments, look around, fall in love, and make an OFFER! ☎️678-799-6350    📧anntolbert@kw.com  💻www.anntolbert.com  #servingwithapurpose #yourbestagent #iloverealestate #openhouse #doorprizes #drawing #comeandsee #allthingsrealestate #1kw #kellerwilliamsrealtypartners #tolbertrealestate Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/SSB8AR/124-Junaluska-Drive-Woodstock-GA-5957692 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Square feet: 2,436 Price: $325,000 For more information about this property, please contact Ann Tolbert at Direct: 678.799.6350 /Office: 678-494-0644 or anntolbert@kw.com. You can also text 4864051 to 67299. MLS ID: 5957692

We are all making it through the last few weeks of unfortunate/unpredictable weather. The question is now that spring is just around the corner, are you going to be ready to fire up the grill on day one? You took the time and effort to carefully put your outdoor kitchen to bed before winter’s cold came, soon it’s going to be time to wake it up again. Now is the best time to check your equipment, restock your supplies, clean your stuff and do any fix-up that might be called for. There’s absolutely nothing more tortuous than being able to smell a neighbor’s cookout and not being able to have one of your own. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back. While you’re at it, you may want to  look at these other maintenance items  that start to pop up as winter’s ice starts to recede. Reopening Your Outdoor Kitchen: Step By Step Getting ready for spring can start while winter is still finishing up, provided you have several nice days in a row for surfaces and finishes to dry prop...

Everywhere you look, new smart home technology seems to be popping up. Security cameras that can tell friend from foe and UPS delivery man from the neighbor’s dog, door locks that only need a smartphone to unlock them and thermostats that can adjust themselves to keep you comfortable all day and night are just a few of the most popular offerings in this segment, but there’s another piece of tech that’s gaining in popularity: the video doorbell. But what good is a video doorbell when you can peek out through the front blinds, really? Video Doorbells Are More Than Just a Ding Dong Forget everything you know about doorbells and prepare to be amazed. Well, at least, prepare to be informed and maybe you can remember a few things you knew about doorbells and we’ll just keep that between us. A video doorbell does do all the things that an old-fashioned doorbell does, but it goes well beyond just giving guests a convenient way to ring your bells to announce their arrival. In fact, ...

As a functioning adult, you know there’s something about debt that you’re supposed to understand at this point in your life, right? Something about not having too much, or maybe not too much in relation to something else… but frankly, this stuff is kind of confusing and some days you’d just rather take your Visa, buy a pizza, have a massage and then take a nap. Today, though, you’re on a quest. You’ve decided it’s time to stop renting and become a homeowner. You came here to get some really good information on how to do just that… so, let’s put the credit card away and talk about your debt to income ratio and why it matters to your future mortgage. What is My Debt to Income Ratio? If you’re not familiar with the term, don’t be shy, it’s one of the most common questions that first time homebuyers have when applying for a mortgage. That’s because there aren’t a lot of places where it’s obvious that your debt to income ratio is being used to determine your ability to get credi...