Author: Jamaal Gardner

How Much Will Listing Your House Really Cost in Georgia?

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You’re thinking “Let’s list it and be done.” But the real question isn’t what your house lists for—it’s what you’ll actually net after all the costs, delays, and surprises. Here’s a clean, Georgia-savvy breakdown so you can decide if a traditional listing or a direct, as-is sale to Middle Georgia Cash Homes puts more money … Continued

How To Know When It’s Time to Sell in Georgia

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(A no-guilt guide for deciding if your home still fits your life.) We get attached to our homes. They’re where we raised kids, learned to cook, hosted birthdays, and hid from pollen season. But comfort can also keep us stuck—paying too much, driving too far, or maintaining more house than we need. If you’ve been … Continued

5 Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Tackle This Fall in Georgia

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(The Georgia homeowner’s cheat-sheet to save money, avoid headaches, and cozy up with confidence.) The sweet tea is still cold, the Friday night lights are back, and the humidity is finally taking a breather. Before you settle in for fire pits and football, give your home a quick fall tune-up. A few focused weekends now … Continued

What Can Go Wrong When You Inherit a House in Georgia

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(and how to keep a gift from becoming a headache) Inheriting a home can feel like a blessing—until the paperwork, repairs, and family dynamics show up. If you’ve suddenly taken charge of a property, you may be juggling grief, legal timelines, and money decisions at once. Forewarned really is forearmed, so here’s a practical guide … Continued

5 Tips for Sustainable Investment Growth in Georgia

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(build durable cash flow without gambling on the next “hot” deal) Real estate can absolutely transform your balance sheet—but “get rich quick” is not the plan. In Georgia, sustainable growth comes from boring-on-purpose systems, disciplined underwriting, and steady compounding. Below are five battle-tested tips (plus a quick-start plan) to help you grow predictably, not just … Continued

How to Make Sure Your Contractor Is Properly Insured in Georgia

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(so your dream remodel doesn’t turn into a financial nightmare) You’ve saved, planned, and finally green-lit that kitchen overhaul or primary-bath refresh. Now comes the riskiest step—and it’s not picking tile. It’s hiring the right contractor with the right insurance. In Georgia, one uninsured (or under-insured) crew can expose you to injury claims, property damage, … Continued

Can a House Be Sold While in Probate in Georgia, Georgia?

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(Short answer: yes—if you follow the rules, choose the right sale path, and keep the court in the loop.) When a loved one passes away owning real estate, the property usually has to pass through probate before it can be retitled or the proceeds distributed. That doesn’t mean you have to wait months (or years) … Continued

Guide to Land Investment in Georgia

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(smart due-diligence, simple strategies, and real ways to profit—without becoming a full-time developer) When most people think “real estate investing,” they picture rental houses, flips, or small multifamily. Raw land gets treated like the overlooked step-child—quiet, low drama, and often misunderstood. That’s a shame, because in Georgia land can be an insanely flexible, low-maintenance asset … Continued

6 Lawn Care Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Yard in Georgia

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(and exactly what to do instead for a thick, Georgia-proud lawn) We all want that pro-tour putting-green look. But in Georgia, the very things homeowners do to “help” their lawns often do the opposite—wasting time, money, and water while inviting weeds and disease. Here are six common mistakes that quietly wreck yards across Middle Georgia—and … Continued