Anne Ortiz's (anneortiz) Blog

Celebrate the 4th of July a day early ind in a special way in Kennesaw, Georgia! On Saturday, July 3 at 8 p.m., Bruce In The USA will perform a free outdoor concert downtown at the depot in Kennesaw. Bruce In The USA is much more than just another tribute band. The high-energy musical experience ...

One of many July 4th celebrations in Cobb County, Georgia will take place in the quaint town of Acworth near Lake Allatoona and Lake Acworth. The City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association will host the July 4th Concert and Fireworks at Cauble Park on Sunday, July 4th, there will be mus...

If houses are like spouses, a neighborhood is like the extended family. But while you can have a good marriage and still dread holidays with the in-laws, you'll never love a house if you don't like your neighborhood. How can you choose the right community? Become a neighborhood detective. Figure ...

Once again, Cobb County Georgia will celebrate its rich Civil War history.  The public is invited to take a journey back in history this weekend at the anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. Free demonstrations of Civil War-related activities will be conducted from 9:30 a.m...

We have entered into the prime summer home selling season, and there is no bigger indicator of success than the price  at we choose to offer our home to prospective buyers.  When selling a home, your pricing strategy can make or break your chances for a quick sale. Listing at the right price can ...

You've heard it before. How we live is not how we sell. The reality is that our homes tell our stories. They are repositories for our "stuff," and they are billboards for our daily lives.  For most of us, our daily lives are busy lives, which often leads to deferred household maintenance. The rou...

It's that time: barbecuing on the grill, the kids running in the sprinkler and daydreaming about fixing up the backyard. If you live in a city that isn't blessed with warm weather year-round, the summer season is probably your only chance to really enjoy and make the most of your backyard. Chance...

In today's housing market, making the decision to sell your home can be a difficult one.  For the most part there is an oversupply of available homes and prices are competitive, which makes for stiff competition.  This requires that prospective sellers put a good deal of thought and effort into p...

The second most common type of problem reported nationwide by members of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) are problems with home electrical systems. In fact, almost 20 percent of home inspectors polled said that improper wiring was the most common problem found in their inspections....

In a few days, summer will be officially upon us, but those of us in the South have already experienced a strong taste of it. Keeping our homes at a comfortable temperature while keeping the electric bill at a comfortable level is not always easy at times like this.  With cooling costs accounting...