We have a phenomenal football team here in Athens, but you knew that, right? I mean, what is fall without #SaturdayinAthens, the traffic, the tailgating, and of course, calling the Dawgs? You would think that is all UGA Athletics has to offer! But that would be a big mistake! In fact, this fall, … Read More
Schools back is back in full swing in the Athens area! For most people school bus yellow is our new favorite color, downtown is now impossible to navigate (or park), and homework is back on our daily agenda. Athens and the surrounding area provide a multitude of fantastic educational opportunities for its residents. From an award-winning … Read More
Almost every Realtor has their pet project, their passion, their community service, their outlet for volunteering and giving back to the community. While some agents incorporate their philanthropy into their business model & their marketing, most support their community without calling attention to it. At Trifecta Real Estate Advisors, has long been a supporter of women’s education, … Read More
My house is in the MLS, so we are good, right? Well, maybe. Say your friend is a Realtor in Atlanta, and you want to use him or her to list your home. No problem right? As licensed agents, we are able to buy and sell within the State of Georgia, so it should be simple. … Read More
June is wedding season and with weddings come gifts and registries. Etiquette has changed over the years and many brides and grooms have requested cash or down payment contributions for their first home as part of their wedding registry. How does this type of thing work? Is it considered tacky or rude? What are the … Read More
It is just about summer here in Athens and that means we get the city back! The students have gone home and now we get to enjoy our favorite watering holes, restaurants and our general activities without much fuss. Life gets a little bit slower, a little more relaxed, and a little less crowded. So … Read More
First things first, what is PMI anyway? PMI or Private Mortgage Insurance is a type of mortgage insurance designed specifically to protect the lender in case of default. It is paid as an upfront cost, a monthly premium, or a combination of the two, and your lender will tell you all of the … Read More
A wise person once told me “Trulia and Zillow are like your drunk Uncle. They mean well, and some of what they say is true, but mostly what they tell you is inaccurate. You have to double check everything they say”. Funny, right? Except, it isn’t. We get calls and emails daily from prospective sellers wanting to list … Read More
This week we know the ONLY thing people are thinking about is Tuesday, April 17th. Many of us are still wading through piles of receipts, looking for forms, and pulling together the last few things needed to file our taxes. We dread them, we bedgrudge them, we put them off until the last possible second but this … Read More
Last week we went over what you need to do to get your home ready to go on the market. Those things sounded simple, right? So you have the cleaning crew coming out, the honey-do list made up, and you are just about to pick up the phone… Wait. Sit down, and let’s … Read More
