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South Metro Atlanta — property tax bills are landing in mailboxes this fall, with payment deadlines generally falling in November depending on your county. If you haven't gotten yours yet, it's worth checking your county tax commissioner's site directly. Questions about how your assessment compares to market value? Happy to help you think it through.

Yolanda Parks, Associate Broker, REALTOR® · Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers · 404.843.2500

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Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist (Before It Gets Cold)

The fall equinox lands September 22 this year, which means it’s officially time to get ahead of the season before the temperature actually drops. A few things worth doing this month:

1. Have your HVAC system serviced before you need the heat — a $100 tune-up beats an emergency call in December.
2. Clean the gutters. Falling leaves clog them fast, and clogged gutters lead to water damage you don’t want to deal with.
3. Check weatherstripping around doors and windows. Drafts cost you money all winter long.
4. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries — this pairs perfectly with National Preparedness Month.
5. Walk your yard for anything that needs trimming back before winter — overhanging branches near the roofline are a repair waiting to happen.

None of this is glamorous, but it’s the kind of maintenance that protects your home’s value and keeps a small problem from becoming an expensive one.



Yolanda Parks, Associate Broker, REALTOR®, MSA · Lic 361044 · Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers · Office 404.843.2500 · Direct 404-692-3577 · [email protected]

September is National Preparedness Month. Four basics every homeowner should have covered: know your water shut-off, keep a small emergency kit, photograph your home and valuables, and review your insurance once a year. Save this for later and share it with someone who just bought a home.

Yolanda Parks, Associate Broker, REALTOR® · Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers · 404.843.2500

Today is the first day of fall! Which means it's officially time to get ahead of the season before the temperature actually drops. I've got a full home maintenance checklist coming your way this week — HVAC, gutters, weatherstripping, and a few other things worth handling now instead of later. Save this post so you don't miss it.

Yolanda Parks | Associate Broker, REALTOR® | Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers

Fall might just be the best-kept secret in real estate. Less competition, more serious buyers, and sellers ready to actually negotiate. New video is up now breaking down why September and October are worth paying attention to if you've been on the fence about buying or selling. Go check it out 👀

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