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Back to School!

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Today marks a new month, and for many counties in the state, including Cobb and Cherokee, a new season - the school season!  The first day of school is officially here, and for many students, it may be their first day in an entirely new school.  As many in the real estate industry know, the summer is the best time to move for families, and it has certainly been a busy season. If you have moved with your family, then it's likely your children may be starting a new school. While that can be an exciting transition, it can also be a challenge for some students to leave their old school behind and start with a blank slate at a new school. If you are preparing your children for that transition, we have a few tips to make the school year go off without a hitch and have your kids jumping off the bus with a big smile! Encourage Participation  A great way to quickly get accustomed with a new school is to participate in extra curricular activities. Ma

Post-Closing Practices

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We know this busy season of real estate can be hectic, but it's never bad idea to take a moment to look back at some basics.  We recently went back over the closing process, but what happens after the papers are signed and the keys have been exchanged?  The work doesn't stop there, so here's a synopsis of what happens post-closing, including what we handle after you've signed, and what you should do too!  Our job Disbursement - Many checks are often disbursed at the closing table, but any wires and checks not given out at closing will be distributed afterward. The closer will get the file back and review  it to ensure all documents have been properly executed in compliance with the bank's requirements, and checks will be mailed out to the appropriate location and wires will be sent out by the closing attorney.  Deeds and Recording - The warranty deed is signed at closing and shows that a clear title has passed from the seller to the buyer. A securit