Posts by Rayana Martin
Nuts & Bolts Newsletter: April 2025
https://mailchi.mp/dekalbhabitat/nuts-bolts-newsletter-april-2025
Read MoreSupport Affordable Housing Policies in DeKalb
Last year, Commissioner Michelle Long Spears proposed reducing the minimum home size from 1,800 and 1,600 square feet to 1,400 square feet. This simple change could significantly increase affordable housing options,…
Read MoreLIHEAP Cooling Season: Energy Assistance for Your Gas/Electric Bill
Partnership for Community Action (PCA) staff will be taking applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at the Lou Walker Senior Center, 2538 Panola Road, Stonecrest, Georgia 30058…
Read MoreA Home Full of Memories: Keeping Albert and Julia’s Home a Haven
For Albert and Julia, home isn’t just a place to live—it’s where they’ve built decades of memories. At 69, they’ve spent over 40 years together in the same house, making…
Read MoreWhy Most Lenders Require an Escrow Account and How It Benefits Homeowners
When you buy a home, your mortgage payment doesn’t just go toward paying off your loan. In many cases, a portion of it also goes into an escrow account—a financial…
Read MoreHow to Appeal Property Tax Increase in DeKalb County, Georgia
Many homeowners in DeKalb County, Georgia, assume that their property tax assessment is final. However, if your property taxes have increased significantly, you have the right to appeal the assessment…
Read MoreComplete Guide to Homestead Exemptions in DeKalb County, GA
Homeownership in DeKalb County, GA comes with numerous benefits, one of which is the ability to reduce your property tax bill through various homestead exemptions. These exemptions are designed to…
Read MoreHow to Calculate Property Taxes in DeKalb County, Georgia
Understanding how property taxes are calculated in DeKalb County, Georgia, can seem challenging, but let’s break it down into simple steps. Don’t know what they are? Click here to learn…
Read MoreNuts & Bolt Newsletter: March 2025
https://mailchi.mp/dekalbhabitat/nuts-bolts-newsletter-march-2025
Read MoreHow to Apply for the Constitutional Homestead Exemption in DeKalb County, GA
If you’re a homeowner in DeKalb County, Georgia, and you’re looking to lower your property taxes, the Constitutional Homestead Exemption might be just what you need. This exemption reduces the…
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