While we are preoccupied with accomplishing these pleasant chores, unsavory characters may be targeting our package deliveries, or stealing from our mailbox.
It's also a time when colds and flu are incubating in our offices and homes. We may be trying to overdo and become rundown or stressed. Child safety and fire hazards are also a concern during this hectic time.
Take a moment to review some helpful safety tips: CDC Health Tips Washing your hands frequently and thoroughly can prevent the spread of germs Stress - if … (4 comments)
homes near emory university: Neighborhoods Near Emory University - Part 1
- 01/16/17 07:13 AM
Leafmore Hills/Vista Grove/Oak Grove - Part 1 History of Decatur Real Estate Near Leafmore/Oak GroveThe current Leafmore/Oak Grove area of Dekalb County has changed a great deal since 1822, when real estate sold here for 10 cents an acre. The following year, Decatur was named the County Seat and the area began developing. Leafmore Hills and the surrounding Oak Grove area was a rural farming community with few homes and no 4-lane highways. Dairy farms dotted the landscape and Clairmont Road, now a major artery, was part of an Indian Trail. There were no shopping centers, grocery stores or restaurants - just small crop farms and cows!An expanding … (2 comments)
homes near emory university: Give Back to Your Decatur Community!
- 08/24/16 07:22 AM
Our church recently decided to sponsor a refugee family in partnership with another local church. They asked for donations of furniture, lamps, school supplies, bedding, alarm clocks and a number of other household items. In thinking about what extra things are cluttering my Atlanta home, I realized that my excess would probably furnish several family homes. Aside from a semi-annual clearing of clothes dropped at the Salvation Army and an occasional bag of books donated to my local Decatur library, that's usually the extent of my annual household donations. A major clear out is in my future! Who could utilize all those extra lampshades and … (1 comments)
homes near emory university: Decatur Homes Financing Tips
- 05/24/16 07:51 AM
As financing becomes more complex, many Decatur home buyers are mystified by the lending process. Atlanta Decatur Homes advises Buyers to find a good, professiona llender who knows their stuff, someone who can anticipate any issues that may arise and walk you through them. We can also recommend our favorite lenders, who are professional and experienced. Here are a few questions to ask your Lender: Lock-ins are important when rates are rising – ask how long the lock-in period runs and whether you can get a lower rate if rates drop during the period’ Ask whether you will be required to pay Private Mortgage Insurance (and ask them to explain PMI … (0 comments)
homes near emory university: Home Won't Sell - Consider Renting It
- 03/08/12 06:16 AM
Posted on March 8, 2012 by atlantadecaturhomes <!-- .entry-meta --> The National Association of Realtors thinks that property values will rise 1.1% this year, but this modest rise in value may not help your home to sell. Popular realtor site, Active Rain, indicates mixed expectations from various sources.
Our economy is still fragile and home sales are up only slightly. Until the job market and the building industry improve considerably and foreclosures and short sales ebb, home prices will not go up. If Your Home Doesn’t Sell, Is Renting the Best Move? Maybe. If you are offered a new position … (0 comments)
homes near emory university: Choosing the Right School for Your Child
- 02/09/12 09:27 AM
Posted on February 1, 2012 by atlantadecaturhomes Our Children deserve the best education we can afford to give them. Parents often make huge sacrifices to provide the best option for their children. What is the best option? Knowing your child and their needs will help determine what type of school to look for. A quiet, withdrawn child might do better in a school with smaller class sizes where teachers can provide more individual attention. An outgoing, precocious youngster may need a school that provides more discipline and structure. Budding artists or musicians might require a more specialized school. An article … (0 comments)
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