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Category Archives: Home Ownership Basics

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Bundle Your Home Up Against Frigid Weather

Cook Residential News, Home Owner Tips, Home Ownership BasicsBy Keith CookSeptember 26, 2018Leave a comment

Even in Northeast Georgia we get crazy weather. It seems like every summer we endure blistering heat, and, in the winter, we fight frigid temperatures, with hurricanes and storms in between. As the seasons change, your home has different needs, and of course you want to protect one of your largest assets. Not to mention,…

Cook Residential’s Warranty Portal

Cook Residential News, Home Owner Tips, Home Ownership BasicsBy Keith CookAugust 6, 2018Leave a comment

Is it under warranty? When you buy a Cook home you receive a one-year limited warranty with Cook Residential. When customers buy a Cook home, they receive a warranty book, which has their username and password for the warranty portal. Home buyers also receive a homeowner’s handbook and closing documents. If you have any issues…

Samsung and Cook Residential team up!

Cook Residential News, Home Features, Home Ownership Basics, IncentivesBy Keith CookDecember 7, 2017Leave a comment

You’re at work, but your refrigerator reminds you, “don’t forget to buy milk.” You manage your washing machine cycle by glancing at your smartphone, while watching a movie in the living room. Maybe this reminds you of the great technology that we have all dreamed of for decades. This may not be a flying car…

Community vs. Custom | The Buying Experience

Home Owner Tips, Home Ownership BasicsBy Keith CookOctober 26, 2017Leave a comment

Buyers come in all shapes, sizes, and situations!  From family size to area of focus, we meet individuals every day that have questions about the new home construction process.  We try to educate each and every one of them on the options available to meet their needs.  However, the biggest and most repeated answers we…

How to Pick the Right Neighborhood in 5 Steps

Cook Residential News, Home Ownership BasicsBy Keith CookAugust 18, 2017Leave a comment

Your perfect house can become not so perfect if you suddenly realize you don’t like your neighborhood.  That is why selecting the right community is as important as selecting the right home.  So how do you pick the right neighborhood?  Start by really looking at the neighborhoods around you and not just the homes.  Stroll…

How to Save for a Down Payment

Home Ownership BasicsBy Keith CookJune 22, 2017Leave a comment

  The idea of making a down payment can be daunting. With most loans expecting 20 percent down, that usually requires a large sum of money and heaving planning. If you’re wanting to buy a house, there are a few ways to save. Whether you’re saving on your own or have help, you can make…

Home Loans: Which One is Right For You

Home Ownership BasicsBy Keith CookJune 5, 2017Leave a comment

Conventional loans offer a fixed or adjusted rate. With a fixed rate, you can pay your home off between 15-30 years. Depending on the rate you choose, your monthly payments will be higher or lower. You can also choose to have an adjustable rate which will fluctuate every month. If you’re a first-time home buyer,…

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