April 2023

Hi!

It's springtime in Atlanta! Is there a better time of year in our beautiful city? This month I'm offering information and resources about our real estate market, some outdoor projects, and enjoying the bountiful fun Atlanta has to offer:

Paran Homes New Construction: Hufham & Company is the exclusive representative! See our featured listings below.
Lifestyle & Transitions: Insight and advice for three distinct lifestyle stages: your first home purchase, creating a livable place for family, and simplifying and rightsizing.
How Does Your Garden Grow: A favorite lawn care calendar, container gardening, 2023 garden trends and attracting birds.
Special Bonus: A comprehensive report from Today's Homeowner on ROI for Remodeling Projects for 2023.
Outdoor Living Design Ideas: Using the ROI report stats, take a look at top renovations in Georgia: screened-in porches, decks, and patios.
Farmers Markets, Festivals, and Fun: Al fresco dining in Atlanta, top Spring hikes near us, Atlanta Braves & Truist Park schedule and details, 2023 Atlanta Film Festival, a list of farmers markets, and spring festivals.

Should you have questions about anything related to your home or the real estate market, feel free to give me a call. I'm here to serve and your referrals are always appreciated. Enjoy your April!

Jana

P.S.: Here are two seasonal (and printable) checklists for you: Spring Cleaning and Spring Home Maintenance.

Paran Homes: New Construction

Hufham & Company is the exclusive representative of Paran Homes' new construction throughout the Atlanta metro area. With five vibrant communities ranging from 55+ to country club living, these new homes appeal to buyers at every stage of their home-buying journey! Contact me for more information and check out our Featured Homes!

Lifestyles and Transitions

Market cycles shift - and so do our lifestyle needs and priorities over time.

First-Time Homebuyers

Find the Right Home
5 tips to help you find the perfect place.

Georgia First-Time Home Buyer Programs, Grants
Updated for 2023

Rent vs. Buy ... What's Right for You?
NerdWallet's Calculator

Growing Families

2023 Loan Options
Types, how to compare, and how to choose.

10 Reasons to Buy Bigger
A well-written article from Canada.

Tools to Investigate Neighborhood Safety
From Safewise.com

Empty-Nesters

55+ New Construction
With an Interactive Map

Resale Communities
Less expensive communities & options

The Ultimate Guide to Downsizing
Tips to make a hard process easier.

Sold for 116% of List Price
Closed in 9 Days!

Austin Elementary & fabulous Mill Glen subdivision - what a perfect combination! This classic Dunwoody brick front home features an eat-in kitchen with white cabinets & granite/stainless appliances. Step outside to the screened porch overlooking a spacious flat backyard.

Check it Out!

Just Sold in
Sweet Bottom Plantation

Enjoying the gracious elegance and gated security of Sweet Bottom Plantation, this beautiful Savannah-style home features a master on the main, plus an additional bedroom/guest suite, large butlers pantry, open kitchen/fireside great room. See more details ...

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Lawn Care Calendar & Facts
From Walter Reeves, a guide to cultivation and lawn care for the season.

The Complete Guide to Container Gardening
Exercise your green thumb whether you live in a house with a yard, a patio home, or a condo with a balcony. A GREAT resource!

2023 Trends in Garden Design
From GardenDesign.com, another excellent resource guide with links to dive deeper.

Birdscaping: 10 Tips

Attract birds with feeders, seed-producing plants, native plants for hiding and nesting, and water sources.

Special Report from Today's Homeowner

ROI on Remodeling Projects for 2023

Your home is your biggest financial investment, but what are the smartest ways to invest in it? Today's Homeowner determined the average return on investment (ROI) for 34 home remodeling projects across 1200+ US markets. About a third of the way down, you'll see the percentages for Georgia. You can look at other states or drill down further by city.

Georgia's ROI Remodeling Report

Outdoor Living Design Ideas

9 of the top 10 projects in the ROI report above were on the exterior of the home! In celebration of spring, let's take a look at outdoor living spaces and creative ideas for each:

Screened-In Porches (#4 in GA)
40 Decorating Tips for Screened-in Porches

Deck Additions (#5 Composite, #9 Wood)
60 Wood & Composite Decking Designs

Concrete Backyard Patio (#6 in GA)
20 Design Ideas for Your Concrete Patio