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atlanta real estate: Radon and the controversy - 11/25/09 10:00 AM

It seems like RADON testing is getting more popular in Georgia. The EPA certainly has a lot of information about it and I don't question whether it's a health problem or not. The research makes sense.
My concern is more about the proper way of testing and the companies administering the … (1 comments)

atlanta real estate: $8,000 tax credit - 06/01/09 10:23 PM

If you are a first time home purchaser there is a huge incentive and financial boost to buy a home. For a limted time, the federal government will give you an $8,000 TAX CREDIT. This means that you could amend your 2008 tax returns and receive a check for the full … (0 comments)

atlanta real estate: Marietta, Georgia - One of the Best Places to Raise Your Kids! - 11/25/08 07:39 AM

Marietta, Georgia - One of the Best Places to Raise Your Kids!
Based on a recent study by BUSINESS WEEK magazine, Marietta was found to be #2 in the state for raising your kids. The study was based on towns/cities with at least 50,000 residents and median income of between $40,000 … (4 comments)

atlanta real estate: Radon update- what you really need to know - 10/29/08 04:01 PM

Here is a link I want to share:
http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html
It's the page that takes you to the "CITIZEN'S GUIDE" to radon. While we don't have serious radon problems in Georgia, there are pockets of the metro that have elevated levels. This multi-page brochure is in color, it's free and can be … (0 comments)

atlanta real estate: Do you have an I-Phone? - 02/11/08 01:15 PM

I have a family member who really wants an I-Phone. I have read several reviews on line and the feedback is very mixed.
Some say it needs improvements and others say that they could not live wirthout it.
Because this is such a great community, I'm curious if any of you have one … (1 comments)

atlanta real estate: David Copperfield wouldn't make it in real estate - 02/02/08 12:41 PM

I was talking to a friend of mine who is thinking of moving back to the Atlanta area. In the discussion about getting a Realtor in his home state, he said.."You know the last agent we had was so impressive in her presentation. Very professional and buttoned up. Then after she … (9 comments)

atlanta real estate: The attraction of "Foreclosure" - 01/24/08 07:51 AM

I'm amazed, well not really, that people think that Foreclosures are the way to go. The media makes one think that there are incredible pristene mansions available for pennies on the dollar. The homes are just sitting there, waiting for a new owner to take over the payments.
Most don't realize the … (2 comments)

atlanta real estate: Balancing too much follow up with not enough - 01/22/08 03:32 PM

One thing that I have learned about this business is that people only move as quickly as they want to. It was hard for me to adjust to the fact that some like to take months, or even years when buying a home. Then there are others who want to have … (5 comments)

atlanta real estate: May be time to buy that NICER home! - 01/18/08 08:33 AM

This is an ideal time to UPGRADE to a nicer/larger home, as long as you stay in the same market or move to an area with better deals in real estate.
For example, let's just say that you are going to stay in the same area. Let's assume that your dream home … (3 comments)

atlanta real estate: Now is a great time to sell - There are buyers looking for your home - 01/16/08 07:58 AM

I have a couple who has been looking since October of last year. They have not found what they want and continue to look. They expected that after the first of the year that many homes would go on (or back on) the market. Unfortunately, the "pickings have been slim" yet … (2 comments)

atlanta real estate: Does your GPS steer you wrong? - 01/15/08 08:07 AM

There was an interesting story on Good Morning America today about GPS systems and the errors that they have. It went into detail about how GPS systems work and when the data is wrong, it can take you to the incorrect location.
I think that it was a little dramatic, and … (15 comments)

atlanta real estate: The New Georgia Association of Realtors 2008 Contract - Part 2 - 01/09/08 07:43 AM

In continuing with the changes for 2008, here are some more revisions in the real estate contract for Georgia:
Paragraph 3-"Purchase Price and Method of Payment" has changed. It replaces paragraph 2 AND 6 of the other contracts. It Eliminates the financing contingency, but don't worry; there is now a new "Financing … (2 comments)

atlanta real estate: The Latest Real Estate Activity in Baldwin Farms as of January 2008 - 01/02/08 04:20 PM

Here are the current pending sales and most recent transactions in Baldwin Farms. Please contact me if you'd like additional information.
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atlanta real estate: Jackson Creek Sales Activity as of January 2, 2008 - 01/02/08 04:15 PM

Here are the most recent transactions in Jackson Creek. If you need additional information, please feel free to contact me at 404-213-3804.

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atlanta real estate: Will you be in or out for 2008? - 01/02/08 09:26 AM

One thing that I find peculiar about Real Estate is how many people work from their home. I don't know of any other major industry that has such a large percentage of the work force who works primarily out of their home.
I do have a home office, but work primarily out of … (1 comments)

atlanta real estate: The true secret to the Stock Market (and Real Estate) - 12/31/07 11:09 AM

When I was a young boy admiring my father talk about his investments and profits, I inquisitively asked him, "What is the secret to making money in the stock market?" He looked at me for a moment, leaned down to me and cupped his hand behind my ear and whispered, so … (5 comments)

atlanta real estate: Don't be an EEYORE - 12/28/07 11:10 AM

You know EEYORE from the Winnie the Pooh cartoons. He's always having a bad day! Always expecting the worst and never feeling good about anything.
I know you have at least one EEYORE in your office! I have several. And I avoid them like the plague! Hanging out with EEYORES frequently turns … (2 comments)

atlanta real estate: Get AMBER ALERTS on your cell phone - 12/24/07 10:25 AM

This organization...WIRELESS AMBER ALERTS...allows you to sign up for free Amber alerts in your area. It's primarily for the notofication of abducted children. It's a free service and cooperatively funded by cell companies and other organizations.
Even if you have no interest as a realtor, you may want to pass this along … (0 comments)

atlanta real estate: Are you in favor of the FAIR TAX? - 12/18/07 07:57 AM

Lots of talk about the Fair Tax. Neil Boortz, the talk show host, has written a book about it and I suggest that you read it. It will be the discussion of politics for a while, in my opinion.
http://www.fairtax.org/site/PageServer
I have mixed feelings about it, but generally support it. The basic gist … (6 comments)

atlanta real estate: Have you Georgia Agents seen the new GAR contract??? - 12/11/07 03:41 PM

Have you seen the proposed 2008 GAR contracts?
The current draft which is circulating is VERY different than contracts before.
1. There is no "INSPECT AND REPAIRS" section. All offers will be under DUE DILIGENCE or AS IS.
2. There is no FINANCING CONTINGENCY. There is a new APPRAISAL CONTINGENCY, which is optional.
3. Inspection … (2 comments)

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