By Duncan Cottrell Most petty burglars don’t want confrontations and avoid houses with someone at home. Lights and TVs or radios on timers can be a good deterrent for break-ins by giving the appearance of occupancy and activity. The timer plugs into a wall outlet and the appliance plugs into … [Read more...]
Break-Ins Increase During Summer
April 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
By Duncan Cottrell, The Entry Enforcer I hate to say it, but crime statistics demonstrate that break-ins increase when school is not in session. That means summer vacation time and end-of-the-year holiday time, and — to a lesser extent — spring break. The police tell me that adult criminals … [Read more...]
Securing Your Home with Alarms
March 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
By Duncan Cottrell Alarm systems are often the first things people think about for defense against break-ins and home burglaries, and they definitely have a place in a home security plan. They can be effective, if installed and used properly. Alarms systems deter burglaries because they increase … [Read more...]
Are YOUR Windows Secure?
February 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
By Duncan Cottrell If you or someone you know have ever experienced a break-in, you understand how scary invasions can be. You may wonder if there’s a single deterrent you could install in your home to prevent future security breaches. There are various levels of protection for your home. … [Read more...]
Can a vegetable garden create “curb appeal” ….
July 13, 2011 By 2 Comments
Sometimes, yes and sometimes, no??? Here is an example of a home where the garden creates great curb appeal and a healthy dinner too!!! Ros Thompson, one of Cabbagetown's "green thumbs", has created her entire sunny front yard on Powell Street as an edible garden and it looks fabulous!!! She has … [Read more...]
The money is in the detail…. !
June 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ever heard that expression? When we are speaking about houses, do you know what the “details” are and what they mean to the value?? The “details” are extremely important!! The details include the trim details and the trim details can be number 1 on the list of important features. While some … [Read more...]
Appraisals killing your deal…???
June 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Beware of those appraisals!! There was a time when one could say that a home was worth whatever the buyer was willing to pay for that home. It is becoming increasingly more difficult to get an appraisal to meet the contract price no matter how much the home has already been reduced or how much … [Read more...]
Have you received your ANNUAL NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT from Fulton Count?
May 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you have and you are staring at a "total estimate" of something that looks like you bought a new car, not to worry. According to the Fulton County Tax Assessor's office, these figures in the lower portion of that document are incorrect. The only portion of this assessment that you should note … [Read more...]
Is staging before you sell worth it…..?
May 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In a word, YES!!! I just listed a home at 103 Kenyon on Friday, May 6th. Prior to listing, the Sellers moved out, painted inside and out and then hired a professional staging company to give it the WOW that is so necessary to sell in this market! (You don't have to move out. You can have your … [Read more...]
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