Spring Is Here in Atlanta and Cobb County

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Spring has sprung! There are a few seasonal activities happening soon, and you definitely don’t want to miss out on the fun.

First, we have the 134th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! That’s on Saturday, March 12th from noon to 1:30 p.m. The parade will run from Midtown from 15th to 5th street. However, participation isn’t just an Irish thing. It’s for the entire family! The parade attracts different kinds of acts from all over town, including clowns, bands, dancers, drill teams, and more. Primarily, the event aims to celebrate the diversity among children and families in the Atlanta area. For more information, visit AtlantaStPats.com!

Next, there’s the 78th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park from April 8th to 10th. Every year, the festival fills the park with live music, arts and crafts, food, and other family-friendly activities. Admission is free. For more information, visit Dogwood.org.

Last, don’t miss the first pitch of the season at Turner Field! This is the last season the Atlanta Braves will play in Atlanta before relocating to Cobb County. First pitch will be at 1:05 on Friday, April 1st. The Braves will play against the Tampa Bay Rays. Visit Atlanta.Braves.MLB.com for ticket information, schedules, and other details. Go Braves!

As always, if you’re interested in buying or selling a home in the Atlanta area, reach out to us! We’d be happy to help and serve your real estate needs in the surrounding area. Call or email us!

Upgrade Your Cobb County Home by Working with Our Top Vendors

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Whether you’re preparing to sell a home or need some things fixed in your property, these top vendors will take care of everything and get you the most money for your home!

If your flooring is out of date, contact Steve Payment with Carpet Direct. Steve is incredibly reliable. He will sit down with us and discuss what needs to happen to make your property appealing to buyers. Replacing your carpet will help get you a fair price in today’s market, so contact Steve at (678) 923-4327.

Paint is the cheapest way to add value, with the biggest impact. If your house is beat up, you have rotting wood on the exterior, or you personalized your home with bright and cheerful colors, Mike and Karen Byars can neutralize it all. You can contact Mike and Karen with Fresh Coat Painting at (770) 712-9462.

Everybody has little things they need to do, but not everyone has the time or resources to do them. That’s where handyman Shawn Livingston with Total Home Repair Service comes in. He understands exactly what we’re going through, whether you’re trying to make it through an inspection or you’re preparing your home for the market. During your listing consultation, we will pick out what needs attention. Steve takes care of little jobs, big jobs, and everything in between. If you want a handyman who stays on budget, call Shawn at (770) 315-5917.

Finally, if you need to store anything before you move, call Ned Goepp at Smartbox Portable Storage. Most people will put unnecessary items or furniture in a storage unit and then move them into the new property. With Smartbox, Ned will drop off boxes and leave them in your driveway. After you pack them up, he will store them in a climate-controlled area, and he will drop them off so you don’t have to move those boxes twice.  Call (404) 291-9253 if you have items you want to put in storage. 

These vendors have worked with us frequently, and they all provide great customer service. If you have any questions about today’s video or about real estate in general, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!