In this section (click to jump):
Short Sales vs. Foreclosures
Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Press: Collette in the News
FILING FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION IN 2010
Homeowners may need to provide their Warranty Deed book and page, proof of residence, social security numbers, driverís license and car tag info. Use the table below to find specific information for your county:
| County | Deadline | Phone |
| Fulton County | April 1, 2010 | 404-612-6440 |
| DeKalb County | March 1, 2010 | 404-298-4000 |
| Gwinnett County | March 1, 2010 | 770-822-8800 |
| Cobb County | April 1, 2010 | 770-528-8600 |
| Clayton County | April 1, 2010 | 770-477-3311 |
| Cherokee County | April 1, 2010 | 678-493-6122 |
| Henry County | April 1, 2010 | 770-288-8180 |
| Forsyth County | April 1, 2010 | 770-781-2106 |
| Douglas County | April 1, 2010 | 770-920-7272 |
| Fayette County | March 1, 2010 | 770-461-3652 |
| Paulding County | April 1, 2010 | 770-443-7606 |
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SHORT SALES VS. FORECLOSURES
Download this informative PDF with detailed comparisons of the consequences to the homeowner in each scenario.
HOME BUYING MISTAKES TO AVOID
Read this great article from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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We would like to direct your attention to some informative articles on the Atlanta real estate market and community involvement. These publications have interviewed Collette for her expertise in real estate, Atlanta market trends, and/or her active involvement in and support of the community:
Atlanta Parent Magazine
Atlanta Parent Magazine has named Collette McDonald a Community Superhero!
Click here to read the article (requires Acrobat Reader).
Top Agent Magazine
Collette was recently featured on the cover of Top Agent Magazine!
Click here to visit the Top Agent Magazine web site,
or here to read the full article (requires Acrobat Reader).
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