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dekalb: Habitat for Humanity in Dekalb County - 07/15/09 04:25 PM
Do you know a low income family that would be a good partner with DeKalb Habitat for Humanity? Beginning August 1st, DeKalb Habitat will be accepting applications for potential homeowners. Applications are available online.
Volunteers and Sponsors are also needed to help with the building. This program helps people to buy safe, affordable housing. It helps to eliminate substandard housing in Dekalb County, GA making life better for everyone.
Find out more about Habitat for Humanity.
If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Dekalb County, contact local expert, Jen Bowman, Realtor and Broker Associate with Success Realty at 404-456-5024.
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dekalb: Due Diligence and what it means to the Home Buyer - 03/26/09 09:57 AM
What's Due Diligence and what does that mean to the Home Buyer? With Purchase and Sale agreements in Georgia now a total of 7 pages, without special stipulations or additional amendments there's a lot to know.
Due Diligence is the time for the Home Buyer to do their homework. It's the time to do inspections for termites and other wood destroying organisms, like powder post beetles. It's time to do a home inspection to determine the condition of the home, radon inspections, surveys and appraisals. If you're planning to build you'll want a soil percolation test. It's the time to determine … (5 comments)
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dekalb: Dekalb County Real Estate Market Report - 03/02/09 09:30 AM
Dekalb County, GA real estate is still selling! Dekalb County includes Decatur, Atlanta, Dunwoody, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Scottdale, Clarkston, Avondale Estates, Doraville, Chamblee and others.
January 1 through February 28th 2009 there were 1,862 new listings. The average list price is $261,523. There are 754 pending sales. That means they are under contract but not yet closed. 395 Single family homes have been sold and closed. The average original list price of the homes that have sold is $196,674. The average sales price is $171,022. Homes have sold on average in Dekalb County for 94.10% of list price with as high … (3 comments)
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dekalb: Job and Skills Fair this Saturday - 02/20/09 08:04 AM
There will be a job and skills fair this Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 10 am to 12:00 pm at Georgia Perimeter College in Clarkston.
555 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, Georgia 30021-2361 in Room N (the Living Room) College Center (on North Indian Creek, next to the GPC library)
The Job and Skills fair is hosted by State Representatives Karla Drenner, Michele Henson and Stephanie Stuckey Benfield. The event includes a FREE continental breakfast.
Attendees will have a chance to meet with representatives from:
Georgia Perimeter College
Randstand
Partnership for Community Action-Employment Program
DeKalb Technical Institute
DeKalb Workforce
Goodwill
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dekalb: File Homestead Exemptions Now - 01/27/09 02:11 PM
Now is the time to file your Homestead Exemption. If you bought your home last year and lived in it January 1st as your primary legal residence, you can file between now and March 1. Once you file, that's it, don't have to file for Homestead Exemption again every year. If you don't file by March 1, you will not get the exemption for this year.
For Dekalb County, GA residents filing is easily done on-line: Dekalb County Tax Commissioner
When filing your taxes this year, be sure to get the proper tax credits for closing costs etc. from your HUD settlement statement that you received … (3 comments)
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dekalb: Decatur City Commissioners Vote to defer Annexation... - 01/21/09 06:35 PM
Last night the Decatur City Commissioners voted to defer the large scale annexation of residential and commercial areas of Decatur, for now. Peggy Merriss, the City Manager recommended that they defer the decision to annex for 24 months.
Hundreds of residents banded together in opposition of the Annexation. They were encouraged to voice their opinions to the City and they did. It was really amazing to see how the community came together on this issue.
Here is the article that was in the AJC today.
On another note: The Mayor, Bill Floyd told the audience to watch for changes at Suburban … (2 comments)
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dekalb: How to Appeal your Property Tax Bill - 12/30/08 09:18 AM
If you believe that you are paying too much in property tax for your home due to decreasing home prices, you may be able to lower your taxes. Especially in neighborhoods where foreclosures have had an effect on resales, this is one area Home Owners may be able to get some relief.
Home Owners who believe their property's worth is below it's appraised value for taxes can possibly lower their taxes by filing a residential property tax return. Home Owners can contact the Dekalb County Tax Appraisal Department at 404-371-0841 to request a form. Forms will also be available to pick up at:
Dekalb County Tax Commissioner
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dekalb: Tree Lighting Ceremony - Concourse at Perimeter- Atlanta, GA - 11/21/08 06:17 PM
There is a Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday December 1, 2008 at the Concourse at Perimeter in Atlanta, GA. It’s the Inaugural Event of “Love Lights a Tree.” Why is this tree lighting ceremony different than any other? It is a celebration of those who have given and received the gift of life through Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
It’s a big deal to me because I am a living donor. I donated a kidney to my brother 4 and a half years ago. The proceeds from Love Lights A Tree help support Donate Life Georgia's mission to save … (0 comments)
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dekalb: Early Advance Voting Dekalb County GA Runoff Election - 11/21/08 06:47 AM
The General Election Runoff is Tuesday December 2, 2008. Voters will go to their assigned Polling Places on that day.
If you want to vote early you can, no reason necessary for early or advance voting. Voters in Dekalb County, GA can vote early Monday, November 17th through Wednesday, November 26th, 2008.
Hours: 8:00 AM until 7:00 PM (Monday through Friday)
There is only 1 location to vote early for the Runoff election. It's at the Memorial Drive Complex, 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300 Decatur, GA 30032.
The poll will be closed on Thursday (Thanksgiving) and Friday, November 27th … (0 comments)
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dekalb: Save Granmaw Gordon- Benefit Event - 11/12/08 07:59 AM
Granny Jam (benefiting the Granmaw Gordon Greenspace) will be this Saturday November 15, 2008 from 5-9 pm at the E-church (First Existentialist Congregation) at 470 Candler Park Drive, Atlanta, GA.
If you haven't heard about Granmaw Gordon, "she" is a historic pecan tree in the last greenspace available on Dekalb Ave in Atlanta. Not only is she original to the Sutherland Estate - owned by former Georgia Governor and Senator Gen. John B. Gordon, but this particular tree appears resistant to Pecan Scab, a fungus that costs Pecan growers across the Southeast millions of dollars. The USDA is interested in testing it further to determine if Granmaw … (4 comments)
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dekalb: Free Concerts at the Library - 11/06/08 01:57 PM
There are free concerts coming up at the Decatur Library Auditorium. The library is located at 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA. Sycamore Street is off of Church St near the Marta Station in downtown Decatur.
Days of Moscow Culture in Atlanta Monday, November 10, 2008 7 p.m.
The adult folk-pop-show singing trio, Ten-Poteten, will be accompanied by an accordionist as they share songs from Russian culture. Get there early, there will be a meet and greet at 6:30 to speak with the singers and enjoy refreshments. Refreshments are sponsored by Friends of Decatur Library.
John Scott Evans Thursday, November 20, 2008 … (2 comments)
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dekalb: Magnolia Market Days- Artist and Craft Market- Decatur, GA - 11/03/08 11:50 AM
Magnolia Market Days is this weekend, Saturday November 8th and Sunday November 9th, 2008. It’s a 2-day artist and craft market featuring vendors with handmade jewelry, vintage fabric creations, toys, pottery, packaged food gifts, specialty tea, and other arts and crafts perfect for the holiday gift-giving season.
I love giving and getting food gifts. Think about it, you don’t have to clean it, dust it, display it or store it. Consumable things make great gifts. Check out the shopping, raffle prizes, and children's activities. It is a fundraiser for the Junior League of Dekalb County. Tickets are $5 each for a … (1 comments)
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dekalb: Early Voting in Dekalb County, GA Part 2 - 10/29/08 02:02 PM
This seems to be a pretty popular topic this week from the emails and phone calls I have been getting off line. So, I will elaborate a little more on what I have found out.
See my previous post for early voting locations.
Lines are long, probably no surprise there. I went to the 330 West Ponce de Leon location in downtown Decatur this morning about 10:30 a.m. It took an hour and a half. Most of the waiting was outside, so remember to dress appropriately for the weather. It was cold today! I saw people with books, magazines, IPods and … (0 comments)
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dekalb: Decatur Low Country Boil - Oakhurst, Decatur, GA - 10/22/08 12:40 PM
The Decatur Low Country Boil is here again, this Thursday October 23, 2008 at the Solarium in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Decatur, GA. The Solarium is located at 321 Hill St. Decatur, Georgia. The event starts at 6:30 p.m.
The entertainment lineup features Atlanta's favorite Cajun/Zydeco band, Hair of the Dog. Hair of the Dog is described at Zydecajun Honkey Tonk Dance Hall Blues. Sounds like fun, doesn't it?
Proceeds from this event benefit the Decatur Education Foundation. For 7 years, the Decatur Education Foundation has worked to give Decatur's students & teachers added support they would not have received from any where … (5 comments)
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dekalb: When you Vote- Vote for Hope - Canned Food Drive - 10/22/08 11:40 AM
Voters who cast their ballots in the November 4, 2008 election can be good citizens in more ways than one. The First Baptist Church of Decatur on Clairmont is organizing a "Vote for Hope" food drive to encourage citizens to contribute non-perishable food items when they go to the polls in Decatur, GA.
Other participating churches in the Vote for Hope food drive include:
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Decatur, on West Ponce de Leon Ave Hillside Presbyterian Church North Decatur United Methodist Church on Church St. Oakhurst Baptist Church on East Lake Drive St. Phillip AME on Candler … (1 comments)
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dekalb: Decatur Electronics Recycling Day - 10/09/08 07:47 AM
Twice a year, in October and March, the city of Decatur, GA holds an Electronics Recycling Day. This semi-annual event has been dramatically successful in diverting electronic equipment from landfills, where they may contaminate soil and water.
Electronics Recycling Day Saturday, October 25 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Decatur High School Parking Lot (on the corner of N. McDonough St. and W. Howard Avenue)
Don't throw away that old cell phone, camera or PC component! Save it and recycle it at Decatur's Fall 2008 Electronics Recycling event. Batteries and Styrofoam will also be accepted. For the first time at this event, … (1 comments)
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dekalb: Decatur, GA REO Market Analysis 3rd Quarter 2008 - 10/05/08 07:36 PM
What's going on with real estate in Decatur, GA? Well, the good news is that homes are still selling. Here is an analysis of single family homes in Decatur.
July 2008 Sold
Homes Sold 152
REO Properties 30
Average Days on Market 72
Original List Price $238,592
List Price $266,152
Sold Price $215,511
Range $26,100-$725,000
August 2008 Sold
Homes Sold 164
REO properties 55
Average Days on Market 70
Original List Price $243,255
List Price $191,973
Sold Price $183,212
Range $22,500-$824,500
September 2008 Sold
Homes Sold 85
REO properties 27
Average Days on Market 81
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dekalb: What's this new Language? - 10/05/08 08:39 AM
Have you seen the newest language, text speak? Text speak uses creative shortcuts and abbreviations. If you've been on the internet or texting, you have probably seen some letters that equal shortcuts while texting or IMing, (instant messaging).
Well, text speak must be here to stay! I am seeing it everywhere and we just received some info on it from our cell phone provider.
Here's a little help on what these letters mean:
k= OK
jk= just kidding
dk=don't know
idk= I don't know
?= I have a question
ttyl= Talk to you later
ty= thank you
pcm= please call me
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dekalb: Down Payment Assistance Still Available in Dekalb County, GA - 09/30/08 03:28 PM
Down Payment Assistance is available for 1st Time Home Buyers in Dekalb County. Applications are being accepted for the DeKalb County First-Time Homebuyer Program, funded by the DeKalb County Community Development Department and administered by the Housing Authority of DeKalb County.
Here's how it works: All eligible applicants will receive $5,000 towards their down payment, closing costs, or other prepaid expenses. Those who successfully improve their FICO credit scores to 620 or higher may receive up to $8,000.
What are the maximum annual income limits?
Household of 1----$39,850
Household of 2----$45,550
Household of 3----$51,250
Household of 4----$56,950
Household of 5----$61,500
Household of … (22 comments)
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dekalb: Short Sale- Pre foreclosure Home for Sale 4 Bedrooms $99,900 - 09/19/08 10:25 AM
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