Another reason I love our realtors!

This helpful reminder about applying for Homestead Exemption from Lesley (of The Peters Company). They are on top of things, despite us not being active buyers/sellers at the moment:

Dearest Clients,

Happy New Year! Thank you so much for leaning on The Peters Company in 2010 for all of your real estate needs! And, welcome to 2011!

With the start of the New Year, it’s never too early to begin thinking about tax season. As you know, buying a home can be a huge tax advantage, so I want to be sure that as a homeowner you know you may be eligible for a Homestead Exemption.

Georgia allows homeowners to claim a Homestead Exemption as a tax benefit that could amount to considerable annual savings. To qualify for the property tax exemption the Homeowner must occupy the residence and file for Homestead Exemption at the county Court House or Tax Commissioner’s Office in person, by mail or on the web, depending on the county in which you reside. Filing deadlines and requirements vary by county.

For your convenience, I have attached below the contact information of most major Atlanta county Tax Commissioner offices, so that you may file for exemption.

At The Peters Company, Andy and I consider providing these types of value-added services to be both an honor and a privilege. We thank you for allowing us to serve your home-investment needs. If you know anyone that is interested in buying or refinancing, now is the time! Property prices are a bargain and rates are STILL at an all time low although they are slowly rising.

Fulton County – deadline is April 1 404-612-6440
http://www.fultonassessor.org/Forms/HtmlFrame.aspx?mode=content/Exemptions.htm&taxyear=2007&ownseq=1&jur=&LMparent=180

DeKalb County – deadline is March 1 404-298-4000
http://web.co.dekalb.ga.us/taxcommissioner/index.asp?pg=homestead

Gwinnett County – deadline is March 1 770-822-8800
http://gwinnetttaxcommissioner.manatron.com/Tabs/Property/HomesteadExemption.aspx

Cobb County – deadline is April 1 770-528-8600
http://www.cobbtax.org/Forms/HtmlFrame.aspx?mode=content/Exemptions.htm&LMparent=189

Forsyth County – deadline is April 1 770-781-2106
http://www.qpublic.net/ga/forsyth/faq.html

Best Wishes for 2011!

Sincerely,

Lesley Peters

Real Estate Consultant

The Peters Company at Keller Williams Realty, Peachtree Road

3925 Peachtree Road, Suite 200

Atlanta, GA 30319

mobile :: 770.634.9969

office :: 404.419.3500 x3619

fax :: 678.302.9477

email :: lesley@thepeterscompany.com

web :: www.thepeterscompany.com

blog :: www.thepeterscompany.com/blog

The Peters are the bomb!