If you closed on your primary home in Georgia in 2022, the deadline to file your Homestead Exemption application is Saturday, April 1st. Don't be an April Fool and miss this important tax-saving deadline!

Ball Ground, GA may seem like an unlikely place to call home, but the city's location, amenities, and affordability is garnering a lot of attention lately—and for good reason. The small town feel with big city advantages has 2,560 residents calling it "home sweet home".

Taking on your own home improvement projects is always rewarding and a great way to learn for those less experienced. However, no project is worth neglecting your household’s long-term health when precautions can be taken to avoid asbestos exposure.

For the past 2.5 years, The Mountain Life Real Estate Team has partnered with the friendly folks at Supreme Lending Southeast to offer our clients some of the best services available in the mortgage industry. Now, they have upped the ante with their new program, “Unconditional Close-on-Time Guarantee” designed to ensure buyers close on time, every time.

Looking for a hiking partner to blaze a trail for a day? Or tag along on a picnic at the lake? The Humane Society of Blue Ridge (HSBR) has a new program called “Doggy Day Out” where daytime volunteers can “check out” a dog for a day or two to take on their next outdoor adventure. The best part? The dog gets a day away from the shelter to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience.

If you own an investment property and wish to sell, a 1031 tax-deferred exchange may be a good option. This wealth-building tool can help you sell one investment property and buy another while deferring taxes such as federal capital gains taxes, state capital gains taxes, depreciation recapture, and the newly implemented 3.8 percent Medicare Tax, all of which can significantly increase your purchasing power.

Choosing the right REALTOR® just got a lot easier! Introducing The Mountain Life Real Estate Team’s “VIP Preferred Buyer Program”, created to ensure a smooth buying process and the ultimate 5-star experience. Through the support of a dedicated team who are there every step of the way, home buyers can expect local expertise, a quicker closing, and post-closing advocacy not offered by most real estate companies.

Asbestos can be found in homes, specifically homes built before 1980. This is because the dangers of asbestos exposure did not become common knowledge until the 1980s when the use of asbestos was brought to a halt. But what do you know about asbestos? Let's take a closer look.

Spring has sprung and for those who enjoy gardening, it’s time to think about planting that vegetable garden. There’s nothing like the pride and enjoyment of growing your own vegetables. But if it’s your first time, there’s a bit of information you need to be mindful of before diving in.