Kate Hendrickson-Chinowth & Cohen-Coweta Office

09/22/2025

How to Create a Cozy Fall Retreat in Your Backyard
From cookouts to co****le games, there are so many ways homeowners spend time enjoying their backyard in summer. But just because the weather is getting colder doesn't mean you can't still make use of your outdoor space. With the right adjustments, you can create a warm and cozy fall backyard retreat.
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09/20/2025

Buying a Home with a Fireplace: What to Check Before You Commit
When searching for a home, one feature that's on many buyers' wishlists is a fireplace to cozy up to during the colder months. A crackling fire can make a house feel instantly more welcoming and homelike. However, before buying a home with a fireplace, it's important to look beyond its aesthetics and...

When searching for a home, one feature that's on many buyers' wishlists is a fireplace to cozy up to during the colder months. A crackling fire can make a house feel instantly more welcoming and homelike. However, before buying a home with a fireplace, it's important to look beyond its...

09/17/2025

Why Fall Buyers Are Often More Serious and How to Attract Them
While spring and summer tend to be the busiest real estate seasons, fall offers a unique opportunity for sellers. Buyers who are still shopping in September, October, and November are often more focused and motivated than their warm-weather counterparts. If you're preparing to sell your home this season,...

09/15/2025

Why Fall is Prime Time for Window Replacement
Replacing windows is one of those home improvement projects that often sits on the to-do list longer than it should. Many homeowners wait until their windows are drafty or visibly damaged before taking action. Still, timing plays a big role in both the quality of the installation and the benefits you'll...

Replacing windows is one of those home improvement projects that often sits on the to-do list longer than it should. Many homeowners wait until their windows are drafty or visibly damaged before taking action. Still, timing plays a big role in both the quality of the installation and the...

09/13/2025

The Noise Test: How to Tell If a Home Will Be Too Loud
When searching for a home, most buyers focus on the obvious details like the layout, finishes, or the size of the backyard. But one factor that often gets overlooked until it's too late is noise. Whether it's coming from traffic, barking dogs, or a neighbor's late-night parties, sound can significantly...

When searching for a home, most buyers focus on the obvious details like the layout, finishes, or the size of the backyard. But one factor that often gets overlooked until it's too late is noise. Whether it's coming from traffic, barking dogs, or a neighbor's late-night parties, sound can...

08/25/2025

How to Future-Proof Your Home Purchase
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make, so it's not just about meeting your needs today. The smartest buyers think several steps ahead, considering how their home will work for them in the years to come. A future-proof home adapts to life changes, holds its value, and stays...

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make, so it's not just about meeting your needs today. The smartest buyers think several steps ahead, considering how their home will work for them in the years to come. A future-proof home adapts to life changes, holds its value, and...

08/23/2025

From Cozy to Cramped: Is Your Staging Making Your Home Look Smaller?
When staging a home for sale, the goal is to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that helps buyers picture themselves living there. However, in the quest for "cozy," some sellers accidentally veer into "cramped" territory. If your staging makes rooms feel smaller than they are, it could turn off potential...

When staging a home for sale, the goal is to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that helps buyers picture themselves living there. However, in the quest for

08/20/2025

Back-to-School Organizing for Your Whole House: Tips to Start the Year Off Right
When the back-to-school season hits, the household rhythm changes overnight. Early mornings replace late starts and even later nights, homework piles in alongside sports gear, and everyone's schedule shifts into high gear. For homeowners, this is the perfect time to reorganize the house to support a...

When the back-to-school season hits, the household rhythm changes overnight. Early mornings replace late starts and even later nights, homework piles in alongside sports gear, and everyone's schedule shifts into high gear. For homeowners, this is the perfect time to reorganize the house to...

08/18/2025

Why a Home's History Matters More Than You Think
When you walk through a home for the first time, you might focus on the layout, decor, and neighborhood. But there's another factor that can be just as important — if not more so — than the paint color or the size of the backyard: the home's history. Understanding a property's past can help you make...

When you walk through a home for the first time, you might focus on the layout, decor, and neighborhood. But there's another factor that can be just as important — if not more so — than the paint color or the size of the backyard: the home's history. Understanding a property's past can help...

08/16/2025

Selling in Summer vs. Fall: What Changes and What Doesn't
If you're planning to sell your home soon, timing can be just as important as pricing and presentation. Two of the most popular selling seasons — summer and fall — offer distinct advantages and a few challenges. Knowing what shifts and what stays consistent can help you create a smart strategy, no...

If you're planning to sell your home soon, timing can be just as important as pricing and presentation. Two of the most popular selling seasons — summer and fall — offer distinct advantages and a few challenges. Knowing what shifts and what stays consistent can help you create a smart...

08/13/2025

How to Make Your Backyard More Private Without a Major Remodel
Your backyard becomes the go-to space for barbecues, evening unwinding, or morning coffee in summer. But if your neighbors' windows have been feeling a little too close or street noises are interrupting your zen, creating more privacy can make a big difference. Fortunately, you don't need to undergo...

Your backyard becomes the go-to space for barbecues, evening unwinding, or morning coffee in summer. But if your neighbors' windows have been feeling a little too close or street noises are interrupting your zen, creating more privacy can make a big difference. Fortunately, you don't need to...

08/11/2025

Buying in a Gentrifying Neighborhood: Is It the Right Move?
Buying a home in a gentrifying neighborhood can feel like getting in on the ground floor of a great investment — or like stepping into the unknown. These areas often offer lower prices and the promise of rising property values, but they can also come with growing pains, changing dynamics, and community...

Buying a home in a gentrifying neighborhood can feel like getting in on the ground floor of a great investment — or like stepping into the unknown. These areas often offer lower prices and the promise of rising property values, but they can also come with growing pains, changing dynamics, and...