Atlanta Real Estate & Rentals Blog

Veteran’s Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, is a day to celebrate and thank those who have served and protected our great country. Here at Backyard Realty Group DBA Tolley Community Management we are #VeteranOwned by Mike Tolley, who served in the Navy. We also have Michael Degrauwe ,  who also served in the Navy as we...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have more money than you could spend? Or maybe you already do! Just for kicks you could rent one of the homes listed below… (Or maybe you’d have to get a few friends & family to go in with you!) Check out the most expensive rentals in Metro Atlanta right now. 1210 West ...

Donut? Doughnut? Around this office, we don’t really care how you spell it, as long as you provide them! Lucky for us, Forrest typically brings in donuts on Friday mornings, so we get our fill. Plus Sunday is National Donut Day! And did you know that there is 2 National Donut (Doughnut) days because you know we like them so much! On...

Knock Knock  Who’s There?  Doctor.  Doctor Who?  That’s a great TV Show isn’t it?Did you know that not only is October 31st Halloween but it is also National Knock Knock Joke Day? Who knew such a day existed? I sure didn’t. But it sure does seem like a fun day!Knock Knock  Who’s ...

Metro Atlanta is a great place to be in the fall! As a former “Michigander” I always loved the fall but it would get cold fast, it seemed like the snowy winter always came sooner rather than later. What I love about living in Georgia is that you still get 4 definitive seasons without all the snow like in the North. We may get ...

With the wild fires blazing in Gatlinburg and all around the Southeast, there is a daunting reminder for emergency preparedness in the Southeast. While California is not a stranger to this type of natural disaster, the Southeast is a region ill-prepared for the destruction that would come as a result of such fires. It is important to...

The smell of turkey and pecan pie floats in the air as people gather together to celebrate each other and all of those things which they are thankful for. Thanksgiving, typically reserved for family, should be something that is shared with all of those you are thankful for; that includes your neighbors. As neighbors, you watch out for eac...

Trying to decorate your rental home without breaking your lease can be a bit of a challenge. In this age, we are lucky to have some products and ideas that weren't available to us before (thank you Pinterest!). From ceiling to floor, there is a way to decorate your rental home without breaking your lease or your budget.CeilingMake sur...

As the weather cools and leaves begin to fall, the general population begins to prepare for the weather and excitement of the upcoming holiday season. Do you ever consider the damage the leaves and cool weather may be doing to your lawn? As the leaves gather and frost and potentially snow accumulates there are several issues that can occu...

Each Fall the people of the Northwestern hemisphere gather 'round bonfires and sip hot chocolate simply for the enjoyment of each other’s company. Those who love summer most worry about how many layers of clothing they will have to wear this winter, but all others rejoice in the nostalgia and spirit that fall possesses. Coming f...