Real Estate Articles and Updates
The Federal Tax Plan vs Georgia Home Prices
The National Association of Realtors, after reviewing proposed federal tax reform proposals, has projected impacts on home prices on a state-by-state basis. According to the NAR,, "Of the approximately 2,269,000 owner-occupied houses in Georgia in 2016, 65% had a...
New Case in Georgia Regarding Real Estate Referral Fees for Non-Brokers
The Georgia Court of Appeals has issued a ruling which could be important to certain types of real estate investors in Georgia. In the case of Oconee Investment Group, LLC v Turk, the Court held that an individual was not barred from pursuing a legal claim for a real...
Excessive Levy: Hidden Risk for Georgia Tax Deed Investors (But It’s Not As Bad as You Think)
When considering purchasing a Tax Deed in Georgia, real estate investors are working “blind” in some respects. Because the investor doesn’t know which properties will still be up for auction on the actual auction day, and because the list fluctuates from month to...
How Real Estate Agents Can Get the Most From A Closing Attorney
We know we're a little bit biased, but we love real estate closings (it's why we do what we do). Many agents don't take full advantage of what a good closing attorney can do for them. We can identify issue before they become problems. We can help resolve problems...
5 Things Real Estate Agents Can Do To Help Their Closings Go Smoothly
Having worked with Real Estate Agents for over 15 years, our attorneys have encountered just about every closing problem imaginable. Missing heirs, bad appraisals, qualification issues (for the buyer or the property). Getting a deal together, and keeping...
New Developments for Tax Lien Investors in Georgia
A new decision by the Supreme Court of Georgia will impact tax lien investors in Georgia. In the case of TFGA, LLC vs CBIRA, LLC, et al, the Supreme Court of Georgia specifically addressed the issue of how a quiet-title action based on a tax sale is affected when...