Home for Sale: Ranch on a basement with 2 acres and pool – Near The Avenue of West Cobb, Marietta

255 Casteel Drive - Click for Additional Information

Be prepared to say “Wow!” when you see this custom built, ranch home located in the heart of West Cobb County. Welcome to 255 Casteel Road in Marietta, GA. This home was lovingly built in 1990 on a beautiful 2 +/- acre wooded lot located behind the esteemed Avenue of West Cobb shopping center. The home is loaded with quality and charm. As … [Read more...]

Find Out What Homes Are Selling For In Your Neighborhood

Think you know who is going to win the Super Bowl? This cameldoes. Apparently, she has been right the last 5 out of 6 times. What's your record? On a more serious note, in today's Coffee with Connie I will be sharing with you a new tool that we are offering to help you find out what homes in your neighborhood (or a neighborhood you would like … [Read more...]

WR Starkey – Fernando Perez

Fernando Perez, WR Starkey

                 WR Starkey Mortgage Fernando Perez fperez@wrstarkey.com 404-625-0522 Apply online for Loan PreApproval with WR Starkey, Fernando Perez When the #1 Real Estate office in West Cobb County needed another lender the agents at Keller Williams Realty decided that they … [Read more...]

Wells Fargo – Brent Edwards

Brent Edwards with Wells Fargo Bank

Brent Edwards Wells Fargo Bank 404-840-0570 Brent.c.edwards@wellsfargo.com Not only is Brent a really nice guy to work with, but he did a great job keeping me informed throughout the entire loan process.  He provided outstanding customer service to my client and we closed the loan without a hitch. Apply Online to Get PreApproved for a … [Read more...]

Atlanta Housing Market is on Fire! January 2012 Atlanta Housing Market Update

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Atlanta Housing Market is on Fire!!! Wow!!!  I can’t say it load enough.  This is by far the busiest January I have seen the 8 years that I have been selling residential real estate in Atlanta.  Today, I am working with two clients who have put offers on 5 different homes.  By the time we write the offer and submit the offer to the listing … [Read more...]

Kayla & Brandon – First Time Homebuying in Marietta, GA

Meet Kayla and Brandon.  They just purchased their first home in Marietta, GA.  In this video they share their experience working with Lori Pugh, Buyer Specialist with the Connie Carlson Team.  Druing their home search they ran into some obstacles.  Take a look and see how Lori helped Kayla and Brandon overcome the home buying obstacles of … [Read more...]

Connie Carlson – Team Leader

Connie Carlson - Team Leader

“I wake up each day with the goal of positively impacting the lives of others... Helping my clients achieve their housing dreams brings me great joy.” - Connie Carlson Connie's Yearly Listing Sales Results - Selling Faster & For More Money - See Actual Results Connie's Experience & Qualifications - Resume When Was the Last Time … [Read more...]

Lori Pugh – Lead Buyer Specialist

Lori Pugh

Lori Pugh, Lead Buyer Specialist Lori brings to our team an impressive real estate resume.  Lori raised her family of two boys and a daughter here in West Cobb.  She was PTA President at Vaughn Elementary and an active parent at Harrison High School.  She joined one of the top real estate teams in Atlanta 6 years ago as a buyer specialist.   … [Read more...]

5 Bdrm Home in Whitlock Heights Subdivision in Historic Marietta

Whitlock Heights Homes for Sale

Wow! You will say it to when you see this SPECTACULAR home in the esteemed area of WHITLOCK HEIGHTS in Marietta. Little did I realize when I first visited 865 Hickory Drive, Marietta, GA, that I would be in for some very pleasant surprises. First of all, the home is much larger than it appears from the street. The original home was built in … [Read more...]

How To File For Your 2012 Homestead Exemption with Georgia CountyTax Assessor

If you purchased a home in 2011 you may be eligible for a reduced property tax bill.  The Cobb County Tax Assessor and other local county tax assessors allow homeowners to file for the Homestead Exemption.  Cobb County's Basic Homestead and School Tax Exemptions are of significant value to homeowners.  In 2011 the tax savings to a homeowner with … [Read more...]

The Number of West Cobb County Foreclosures Declining

West Cobb County Foreclosure Market Report December 2011

RealValuator is a program that I have access to that scours hundreds of websites and public documents to track foreclosures before, during and after they are on the market.  These Cobb County Foreclosure Market reports are a great way to see a snap shot of real estate activity in a Cobb County.  Today, I have broken down the data to give you a … [Read more...]

What Are the Cost Associated with Selling a House in Cobb County?

How much does it cost to Sell a home in Georgia

I have met with hundreds of Cobb County homeowners and one question they always ask me is, “How much will it cost me to sell my home?”.  Prior to listing a home, I ALWAYS complete an Estimated Net to Seller Worksheet for the homeowner.  Because, quite frankly, at the end of the day the most important thing to the home seller is how much money … [Read more...]

3 Pitfalls of Relying on Public Websites Such as Zillow.com, Trulia, Realtor.com To Search For Homes

Early Bird

3 Pitfalls of Relying of Public Websites Such as Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com to Search for Your Next Home As a REALTOR I have special access to a database (Multiple Listing Service “MLS”) that real estate agents use to market their properties.  In fact, all of the brokerages that I am aware of are required to post their active listings … [Read more...]

How Writing Down Goals Changed My Life – Coffee with Connie

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I am sure you are all very busy preparing for the holidays.  However, before you know it, Christmas will be over and it will be that time of year that we start to think about our New Year's Resolutions.  Quite frankly, a resolution is really a fancy way to say "GOAL".  What are your goals for next year and what can you do to make sure that THIS … [Read more...]

Build Your Dream Lake Home in Cobb County – Private Lake Acreage for Sale | Marietta, GA Land

2362 Goodwood Drive

So you have always dreamed of building a home on a private lake in Cobb County.  Well dream no more.  We have drastically reduced this 3.5 acre property for a quick sale.  Located in Marietta, Georgia this parcel is adjacent to a private, stocked lake.  The lot is sloped and wooded.  It is conveniently located near Macland Road with easy … [Read more...]