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Deon’s Do’s & Don’ts
THE FACTORS THAT BOOST YOUR
HOME’S BOTTOM LINE
O
ne of five bedrooms appreciate at a
lower rate than those having
the
less. These buying groups are
biggest issues not looking to spend money
on empty rooms.
related to
selling a home
• It’s one thing to prefer a
is that the
small home; it’s quite another
owners want to have a home that feels
to maximize cramped. How do you make
by
Deon Cannon the payout of a small space look bigger?
their sale. Of Knock down some walls
course, who wouldn’t? Setting and open it up! Homes with
a realistic price can be difficult open floor plans appreciate
if they want to quickly move 7.4% a year. The great thing
to contract.
about an open plan is its
While your house may be
flexibility. Folks of all ages
worth a much higher price,
enjoy having a larger space
it can take a longer time to
for entertaining. Parents can
find a buyer, and if the price
safely watch their 3-year-old
is too low . . . well, that’s just play while preparing a meal in
an all-around huge mistake.
the kitchen area. Older people
As a seller, should you
who have mobility issues find
remodel and install granite
it easier with fewer twisting
countertops, fancy stainless
corridors to navigate.
steel appliances, or should you • Modern architecture is to
spend that money elsewhere? real estate as Apple products
are to personal technology.
All this wondering can
cause unwarranted anxiety, so The style enjoys wide
let’s look at what things really popularity, especially in the
can add to the final sales price South, because it’s homey,
practical, and often affordable,
of a home.
• Smaller homes are
Niche traditional styles, like
appreciating faster. This is
Craftsman bungalows and
driven by the two largest and Victorians, may tug at the
most influential buying groups heartstrings of history buffs,
– millennials and baby-
but tend to leave regular
boomers. Affordable starter
buyers unimpressed because
homes and downsizing.
they are usually associated
• Extra bedrooms are not a with high maintenance costs.
desired feature. Houses with
• We’ve all heard the
expression “location, location,
location”, because it’s true.
The current trend that buyers
most want to be close to is
public transportation. Homes
near train stations and bus
stops appreciate faster. Homes
near schools, especially
schools with keywords like
“top” and “best”, also come
with an inflated price tag.
Homes with a view of the
park increased at a higher rate
than those looking over a golf
course, ocean or lake, or even
a mountain scene.
While there may be nothing
you can do about location,
there are other ways to make
your property more desirable.
Converting that garage into
a bedroom is not the answer
if you want to tap into the
largest group of buyers and
sellers in today’s real estate
market – millennials and
baby-boomers.
Deon Cannon Realty are
professionals – and they’re
here to serve your real estate
needs. Call them at (404)
630-2985 and they’ll work
with you right now to develop
a strong and sensible plan to
sell your home or find the one
that’s absolutely perfect for
you.
Piedmont Newton Hospital Earns
Top Marks for Patient Safety
“Hospitals that earn top
marks
nationally in the
nonprofit organization
Hospital Safety
committed to driving quality, Leapfrog
Grade
have
achieved the
safety and transparency in
highest safety standards in the
the U.S. health care system,
country,” said Leah Binder,
the Hospital Safety Grade
and CEO of The
uses 30 measures of publicly president
Leapfrog
Group.
takes
available, hospital safety data commitment from “That
every
to assign grades to more than member of the hospital
staff,
2,600 U.S. hospitals twice per who all deserve thanks and
year.
congratulations when their
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hospitals achieve an ‘A’ Safety
Grade.”
To see Piedmont Newton’s
full score and to access
consumer-friendly tips for
staying safe in the hospital,
visit hospitalsafetyscore.org.
For additional information
about Piedmont Newton’s
quality measures, visit
piedmont.org/quality.
HONORING AND REMEMBERING
THOSE WHO SACRIFICED IN OUR
ARMED SERVICES
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Originally called Decorations Day, it
was designated in 1868 to remember those
who died in the Civil War and whose
bodies were in almost every city, village,
and churchyard across the country. Today,
in addition to the Civil War, there are
other wars that our soldiers have fought
and died that we remember: World War
I, World War II, the Korean War, the
Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and the
Global War on Terrorism.
The Walk of Heroes Veterans
Memorial Park in Conyers is one of
our local memorials that commemorate
the sacrifices made by veterans on the
battlefields during and since the 20th
century. Plan to make a visit to remember
and honor. Every year, the Walk of Heroes
in Conyers presents a special ceremony on
Memorial Day.
The Walk of Heroes Annual Memorial
Day Ceremony will be held on May 29,
2017. The Memorial Day program will
start at 11:00am and continue through the
day with a patriotic concert and special
program and reception for Georgia’s
Vietnam Veterans.
A great way to pay tribute to someone
in the military for Armed Forces Day or
memorialize one who has died in service
is to purchase a brick paver at the Walk
of Heroes Memorial Park. The brick
can honor or memorialize the service of
a family member, friend, coworker, or
someone else.
You can also visit the Walk of Heroes
during regular park hours from 7am to 9
pm, except on Wednesday when they are
closed. Current points of interest include
the fountain and replica of the Veteran’s
War Memorial.
Walk of Heroes is located at 3001 Black
Shoals Rd, Conyers, GA 30012. For more
information, visit www.walkofheroes.org/.
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