Buying or selling a home feels straightforward—until the refrigerator is gone, the light fixtures have been swapped, the pool equipment isn’t what you expected, or the seller leaves a garage full of “extras” you never agreed to keep. This guide explains what typically stays, what typically goes, and the gray areas that cause the most closing-day disputes, including appliances, window treatments, tech, mailboxes, outbuildings, pool equipment, propane tanks, business items, and

~5-minute read HOAs (Homeowners Associations) can be a value-protecting asset  or a daily headache , depending on how the community is run and what the rules actually say. If you’re buying or selling in Tennessee or Georgia , the details matter because HOA power often comes from two places: The neighborhood’s governing documents (Declaration/CC&Rs, Bylaws, Rules) State law (and court decisions interpreting it) This guide covers the basics, the benefits, the biggest pitfalls,

This guide shares practical tips to help you prepare, market, and sell your home successfully during the winter months.