Who would have suspected, just a short while ago, that we'd be where we are now. I hope you and yours are fine. I know for many, this has been a time of reevaluating, and rescheduling. I hope you've been in touch with your renters and that they can come when the fall tournament is held. I've already heard from some for whom this does not work, either on one side or the other. I hope you've been in touch with your agent or your renters to see how to make the best of that unfortunate situation. Meanwhile, everyone has time to sit back and create what might be an even better rental experience. You likely have unlimited time to sort, clear, plan, plant,...all the things we put off so endle
With the postponement of the 2020 Masters, many homeowners are asking, "Do I have to return the money?" As a realtor, my answer will be what it always is..."What does your contract say?" I pulled our Masters rental folder out of the file cabinet today and reviewed past contracts. One was ambiguous. Another stated that they (the agency) followed GA Real estate laws and put the funds in an escrow account until the money was given to the homeowners...but then didn't fully spell out cancellation policies, another said that the funds either needed to be refunded due to cancellation or applied to the next rental, and finally a very clear one stated that after Feb. 1, all fees were due and no r
I've been asked a dozen times this week if I think the Masters will happen. I do. I don't know if things will be augmented and I'm not sure a soul on earth can predict what will occur due to the corona virus. But I think it will happen in SOME form. "But will I lose my rental?" Well, that depends on the community health situation and your contract. If your contract has a non-refundable date and you've gotten your money, you should be fine. If not, it could be tricky if it is cancelled. Be in touch with your agent if you are working through one, or your incoming guests if you are doing it person to person. It may be a tricky year. But at this point, the Masters Tournament has NOT m
March arrives and holds our feet to the fire! But keep in mind, everything you do to ready your home this month will be enjoyed by you and your family for the rest of the year. However, this morning starts the countdown....the final month of weekends. This is a good week to work on windows, inside and out. If you are one who hires this out, good for you. For those of you who don't hire out, this is the time to pull the vacuum into each room, vacuum the inner sills between your window and storm window and clean each pane to the best of your abilities. Southern Living has a good video HERE. Once you move to the outside, there are great products to help you with your windows. My husband u
