Last week was a slow one for U.S. real estate developments—no surprise toward the end of August. Still, all was not quiet: Zombies were back in the news. Although there were no local zombie updates—and Douglasville zombies were not seen roaming our streets—there were distinct reasons why local homeowners might want to keep up with the latest Z-world developments. As Hollywood often reminds filmgoers, you never know…First, a week ago Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported on the continuing stealthy presence of the nation’s “Zombie Properties.” Data-gatherer ATTOM released its 2023 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report—the annual publication that’s a must-read that vigilant Douglasville zombie-watchers monitor for national trends. “Zombie foreclosures” happen after a homeowner r... 09/04/2023

An article in last Wednesday’s U.S. News headlined a thought-provoking question: is an ARM a Good Idea in 2023? Now that mortgage rates are significantly higher than they were even only a few months ago, a question that might then have been answered with an almost automatic ‘no!’ has new relevance. Buyers daunted by the prospect of budget-challenging monthly payments may be penciling in the difference, seeing an attractive answer—but then unsure of whether the risk-reward formulations make Douglasville ARMs a prudent choice.The article discussed the tradeoffs which it summarized in brief:· If there is a fixed period, how long does it last?· How often does the rate adjust?· What is the limit to how much the rate (and monthly payment) can change?· But the bottom line—and its unknowable el... 08/28/2023

“If mortgage rates weren’t enough,” began last week’s CNBC.com commentary, “it was even harder to qualify for a mortgage in July…” That dour introduction was followed by a series of Eeyore-worthy observations. Lest Douglasville house hunters—many of whom will soon be among home loan seekers—take the discouraging news as catastrophic, it’s only fair to point out that the national outlets like CNBC are describing U.S. markets as a whole rather than Douglasville itself. Still, the generalizations are such that many American markets do face strong fiscal headwinds.Some of the noteworthy details:· The Mortgage Bankers Association gauged that in July, it was “harder…to qualify for a mortgage…than it has been in a decade.”· “Credit availability” (the measure of lending requirements) was the lo... 08/21/2023

For past generations, the magic summoned up by the phrase “Million-Dollar!” would be hard to exaggerate—so the idea of Douglasville million-dollar homes would have represented gawk-worthy artifacts of success. Even though today, “million-dollar” this and that are attached to everyday news items, last week’s announcement from Redfin’s Economic Research unit may have come as something of a surprise. The news was short and sweet:“Nearly one in 10 U.S. homes are worth $1,000,000 or more.”The rising proportion of million-dollar properties may be due in part to a weakening U.S. dollar, but by no means is that the whole (or most interesting) story. Some details:· 55 of the 99 most populous metros have seen a rise in million-dollar and million-dollar+ homes.· Of those, “in almost all,” their nu... 08/14/2023

One major way to enhance the curb appeal of any Douglasville house is to freshen it with a new coat of paint in an attractive color scheme that adds life and beauty. However, when the weather turns really hot, it’s best to hold off on painting the exterior of your Douglasville house. When paint dries too quickly, it creates all sorts of problems you can avoid by just waiting for a cooler spell. Excessive heat can cause paint to lift, crack, or discolor when it cures too rapidly. But if ‘right now’ isn’t right, it can be an excellent time to get all your ducks in a row for the coming efforts. Before visiting your preferred Douglasville paint outlets, some research is in order. Bob Vila has long been a media mainstay for do-it-yourselfers, so reading his site’s “Do’s and Don’ts” essay bef... 08/07/2023

Last Thursday, under the headline “The Housing Recession is Over…,” Douglasville real estate observers found a MarketWatch report laden with positive indicators. All of them were, however, less than earth-shaking in scale. The optimism-tinged phrases like ‘ticked up,’ ‘inched up,’ and ‘small positive increase’ were balanced by negative results that were equally minuscule—‘falling only slightly,’ was one of those.Even so, it was hard not to applaud the overall message—a fairly convincing gathering of June month-end numbers that look as if real estate industry momentum is stirring. The springtime doldrums seem to be over—but only ‘just.'Here are MW’s particulars:· Pending home sales advanced a bit on a month-to-month basis—the first time in four months.· Economists had expected a pending ... 07/31/2023

If there’s one question about Douglasville residential real estate that is posed more often than others it’s the one that’s hardest to answer: “What do you think? Are prices heading up or down?” Usually, that question is an easy one to answer without really answering: “Short term, anyone’s guess. Long-term, history says, ‘almost certainly, up’!” It has a lot of history to back it up, so it sounds authoritative.At this moment in Douglasville’s history, the long-term portion of that answer still holds, but increasingly, the ‘anyone’s guess’ part seems unsatisfactory. Despite an abundance of published data on how markets have performed from the West Coast to the East, the trend lines seem more scrambled than usual. Last week, Fortune magazine provided an unblinking analysis of the forces c... 07/24/2023

It’s always a good idea for local homeowners who are in the planning stages for some serious property updating to check into some of the new Douglasville home design trends that have recently surfaced. It’s not that they are likely to mindlessly follow the newest and greatest trends—few homeowners actually make expensive decisions based on those. It’s more likely that one of the newer creative ideas could spark a direction that hadn’t been considered before. After all, to qualify as one of the “most popular” trends it must have captured more imaginations than others.Identifying design trends that are more than just promos for their creators is easier said than done, though—but home improvement site houzz.com came up with what looks like a valid methodology. Their new “2023 Houzz Emergin... 07/10/2023

At first blush, one of those time-wasting web emails that get shared by the millions seems to be entirely time-wasting. But upon somber reflection, the email about The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest contains a lesson or two that could easily apply to Douglasville real estate marketing.There is no need to go into the details of the story attached to the email, other than to verify that the winning canine, Scooter, is well qualified for the title of Ugliest. Scooter’s history is the expected rags-to-riches saga with the requisite heartwarming outcome. In short, despite birth defects that had the pup slated for euthanasia, a last-minute rescue by a sympathetic new owner produced a well-cared-for dog that’s now “not only surviving but thriving.”Not to mention, he’s now a world title holder, ha... 07/06/2023

It seems as if it’s taking more resolve and skill than ever just to go about the tasks of daily living without getting financial institutions involved one way or another. Among other inroads, the banks are always looking over Douglasville consumers’ shoulders through the credit and debit cards they offer. The service is substantial—a quick insert of the plastic at checkout is safe and speedy; at month’s end, an online statement of purchases neatly listed onscreen—it’s a matter of real convenience.It’s hardly surprising that Douglasville merchants will attest to the increasing percentage of cashless transactions. The once-familiar cash register sign, “NO CHECKS ACCEPTED” now increasingly reads, “NO CHECKS OR CASH ACCEPTED.” Once the pandemic hit, the promotion of touchless payment method... 06/26/2023

This year’s calendar dictates that Douglasville’s Father’s Day arrives a bit earlier than usual (the third Sunday in June hits this week). That makes the contrast with Mother’s Day more blatant. For most families, it’s hard to ignore the disparity. They may strive (manfully) to give Dad the same degree of fussing-over that Mom got on her Day, but for most, it’s an uphill battle. In our culture, the archetype has it that Mom gets two dozen red roses and a mega-expensive dinner out, while Dad gets a necktie which then assumes its place at the back of the closet with all the previous years’ neckties.It's only fitting that the history of how the two parental honorific observances came to be officially acknowledged—and how Father’s Day has always struggled to win the same degree of enthusias... 06/13/2023

Last week, Elon Musk was in the news again—this time for a housing prognostication that immediately prompted sharp counters from industry experts. Twitter’s new owner tweeted that he expected the hard times currently being experienced in the commercial real estate sector would be followed by the same result in the residential sector. If his crystal ball is clearer than it was when he paid twice its true value for Twitter, Douglasville real estate could get the fallout along with the rest of the industry.Musk reasoned that banks now face mounting risks due to commercial real estate’s failure to repopulate office buildings following the pandemic—and that risk-averse bankers might raise mortgage rates to homebuyer-repelling levels. Certainly, that’s possible. On the other hand, there is la... 06/05/2023

For many Douglasville residents, the choice of their next Douglasville home is between existing homes and new ones. For those whose initial house-hunting forays produce little more than sticker shock, there’s a third, less popular option: building your own Douglasville home!While there are plenty of examples of success for those choosing the third path, by the time that option is move-in ready, the end result may not have significantly reduced the bottom line. Especially now, with supply snags and inflation weighing heavily on construction costs, building your own Douglasville home isn’t a sure way to greatly ease the financial burden. As dozens of online checklists reveal, building your own home involves many more details than just buying a lot and hiring a contractor. Here’s a shorten... 05/29/2023

Stunning home directly on the 15th fairway of Chapel Hills Golf Course! This grand home's main level offers walls of windows, beautiful hardwoods, speaker syst, 3 car garage, master w/spacious bath & walk-in closet, open kitchen, 1/2 bath, laundry, fireplace, & huge deck overlooking the golf course. Upstairs has 3 bdrms, 2 baths, a room for storage, & pulldown attic. Terrace level has an incredible covered porch, full bath, 2 bdrms, sitting area, & 4 storage/work areas! Home has tankless water heater, central vac, landscaping, incredible views, & in a private culdesac! Homes Close to Where You Work Follow This Home Free Home Values Schedule a Showing/Request Info Presented By: Showing Agent: John Thomas Associate BrokereXp Realty770-650-9300Licensed In: GALicense #: 179339   12/29/2020

Wife, Mom of 5 and Grandmother of 4. I've been involved in the Real Estate industry for over 9 years now. I'm always looking for a way to give back to those that are most often overlooked. I've found a wonderful way to do just that through HFH. My dad served 39 years in the military and my son in law, 8 years. To understand their struggles is to appreciate them. I'm thrilled to be here and be a part of such a wonderful group. Thank YOU! 10/19/2015

Home For Sale in Douglasville, GA!You will fall in love with this charming home that is nestled on a large/level lot in a cul-de-sac of Paradise Cove community. This quiet neighborhood is close to several parks, walking trails and the local elementary school. The split foyer welcomes you into the home and you will find the fireside family room, spacious kitchen with plenty of storage and all three bedrooms on the main level. French doors lead you out to the shaded deck and spacious back yard. The lower level of the home is complete with a spacious recreation room and more storage. Welcome home!Tim and Jennifer Cowan The Cowan Connection Team678-631-1758 2651 Dallas Hwy Marietta GA 30064 09/28/2015

Listings to Leads - eFlyers   JUST SOLD     ```````````Unbelievably Spacious``````````   DESCRIPTION PHOTOS MAPS & LOCALS SCHOOLS PRINT BROCHURE MY REVIEWS                 Search All Homes For Sale   4128 Lost Springs Trail Douglasville, GA 30135   Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3 full | List Price: $ Get Current Price     Sold in 7 days for Full Asking Price Much bigger than it look! Hardwood entry leads to huge vaulted Great Room with fireplace, separate dining area, open eat in, kitchen with pantry and plenty of cabinets. King sized master with trey ceiling, fan and his and hers closets. Master bath feature separate garden tub and shower. Two additional beds with vaulted ceiling and full bath complete main level. Private, bonus, carpeted, bedroom up with full bath. HUGE HUGE patially finis... 02/26/2015

  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth? Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale   HomeSalesForce.com Associate Broker RE/MAX 770-650-9300 Questions?Schedule a Showing! MLS#: 5382170   Licensed In:GA License #:179339 Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 4128 Lost Springs Trail Douglasville, GA Just Listed    Description Photos Maps & Local Schools           View the Property Details, More Photos, Map & Schoolinformation here at the updated Virtual Tour!   Much bigger than it look! Hardwood entry leads to huge vaulted Great Room with fireplace, separate dining area, open eat in, kitchen with pantry and ... 01/11/2015

2014 Summer Movie Express Schedule $1 Kid’s Movies – Douglasville, Georgia  Looking for an inexpensive way to get the kids out of the house now that school is out?  Starting on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 every Tuesday and Wednesday the Regal Arbor Place Stadium 18 & IMAX movie theater in Douglasville, Georgia will show two children’s movies at 10am for only $1.00! These movies will be rated either G or PG.  See the schedule below for the movies that will be shown each week for the next nine (9) weeks. Week Title Rating Start Time 1 Hotel Transylvania PG 10am 1 The Smurfs 2 PG 10am 2 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 PG 10am 2 The Pirates: Band of Misfits PG 10am 3 Arthur Christmas PG 10am 3 Despicable Me 2 PG 10am 4 The Lego Movie PG 10am 4 Free Birds PG 10am 5 Adventures of TinTin PG 10am... 06/02/2014

Douglas County, Georgia – Property Tax Information Metro Atlanta is comprised of many counties. Each county has their own tax authority. Included here is basic Douglas County, Georgia – Property Tax Information. You may also access more detailed information under FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).   v  Tax Commissioner: Todd Cowan, is the current Douglas County Tax Commissioner.   v  When are Property Taxes Due?: See when your property taxes are due.   v  Search for a Tax Bill: Locate a property tax bill.   v  Pay your Taxes with a Credit/Debit Card: Once you locate your property tax bill you may pay it using a credit or debit card.   v  Your Tax Bill Explained: Commonly used terms contained in your Douglas County Property Tax Bill defined.   v  Apply for Homestead Exemption: Determine ... 05/24/2014