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Without the sales pitch. Honest videos and articles about living in, moving to, buying and selling in the Savannah area.
Buying
What Is the Average Closing Time on a House?How long does it take to close on a house? Karin Carr explains typical closing timelines in Georgia and what can speed up or slow down your closing.
Buying
Home Inspection ChecklistA free home inspection checklist for Savannah area buyers: what to look for, what to ask, and how to avoid surprises before you close.
Living in Savannah
Gated Communities in SavannahAn interactive map of gated communities in Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill and Rincon, sorted by single family homes, townhomes and condos.
Relocating
Country Living in Georgia – the Good, the Bad, and the Downright UGLYFrom Penthouse Dreams to Backyard Chickens: What I Learned Moving to the Country When I was a kid, my dream…
Selling
Hey Homeowner Are You Ready To DownsizeThinking about downsizing? Practical advice on the costs, the benefits and how to make moving to a smaller home easier, from Savannah agent Karin Carr.
Buying
How Nearby Schools Impact Your Home’s ValueIt is no secret that the state of the economy at any given moment affects property values, but this is…
Buying
Solving The Mystery Of Mortgage Credit ScoresThe question that comes up most frequently when I pre-qualify prospective homebuyers is “Why is my mortgage credit score so…
Selling
Best Hair Salon In Savannah: Our Current FavesFor home sellers: If you plan to sell your home, now is a good time. Relocating to Savannah wouldn’t only…
Living in Savannah
5 Best Gyms In Savannah GA: A Savannah Relocation Guide SeriesPlanning to relocate or have you Just relocated to Savannah recently? Looking for a gym but have no idea where…
Living in Savannah
Highest Per Sq Ft Home for Sale on Tybee IslandA look inside 708 Butler Avenue, the highest price per square foot home for sale on Tybee Island when it listed, where beach cottage meets luxury.
Relocating
I Bought a MASTERS RENTAL in Augusta , GA and You Should Too!Having a Masters rental means big money. Did you know that if your home in Augusta qualifies as a Masters…
Buying
2 Important Factors That Determine The Market Value Of A Home In Augusta, GaThink of what buying a house in Augusta, GA would be like without a real estate agent. Oh, I know…
Buying
4 Things you MUST Know if You are Considering Buying a New Construction Home.4 things you must know If you are considering buying a new construction home! Too many people make THESE mistakes!!…
Relocating
5 Important House Hunting Tips When You Visit Savannah GAHere are 5 IMPORTANT house hunting tips you need to know if you’re looking to buy a home in this…
Selling
5 Questions: Should I SELL or RENT my home?So many people as, “should I sell or rent my home”? Here are 5 questions you should ask yourself before…
Relocating
Here are FOUR TIPS to HOMEOWNERSHIP!Are you looking for tips to homeownership in 2022? Look no further! Here are 4 things you can do to…
Relocating
Get to Know SAVANNAH GA – The Historic District, Beaches, and ‘BurbsPlanning to move to the Savannah, GA area? It’s geographically quite spread out and we have everything from horse properties…
Relocating
Moving Into A New Home? THIS WILL SAVE YOU!Moving into a new home can be exhausting. Set yourself up for success by using this simple first night hack…
Buying
Buying a home in 2022? Don’t make THESE mistakes!If you’re buying a home in 2022, help us help you by learning from some of our lessons this past…
Relocating
Spending Christmas in Atlanta? 3 Great Places to See!If you are spending your first Christmas in Atlanta, or possibly thinking about moving to Atlanta you might be wondering…
Living in Savannah
Unboxing SAVANNAH, GA: Hurricanes, Gators, and GhostsDoes Savannah have alligators? Do hurricanes hit every year? Is it haunted? Karin Carr answers the questions everyone asks before moving to Savannah.
Living in Savannah
Dealing With Mother Nature’s AftermathWinter can brutal on our homes. In conversations with our clients who bought homes last summer and fall, we’re hearing…
Living in Savannah
LIVESTREAM: ATL vs SAV Market UpdatesJoin the GCH Team as we discuss the latest market happenings in the Savannah and Atlanta markets. Come with questions…
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