John B. McKernan II with Coldwell Banker Atlanta

Every year this weekend makes me think about my grandfather. A part of the "Greatest Generation", my grandfather was a proud, yet humble man that served his country with distinction in the European Theatre. When I was old enough to appreciate the things he had to say, we sat down and made a deal ...

I find myself in the mode of preparing to submit an offer for a client tomorrow. Like anything else, this always comes down to my preparation, and ability to communicate my client's expectations effectively. This is the normal course of business that we all do with any offer we submit: Confirm th...

is one of the hardest things to achieve. In fact, as I type right now, I am at Catch Air with my three year old. Don't think me a cad, just think me out of breath. I promise you that energy is so wasted on the young. Anyway, I cannot think of the last time I just unplugged - i.e. no computer, no ...

...can either be fun to watch or scary to witness. I was out last night with a couple that are very keen on buying a house and staying within their budget. Seriously, everything that is not broken with the system manifests itself in this couple. Focused, determined, great credit, etc. They have i...

I had quite the busy afternoon trying to get everything done so that a work-free Sunday could be declared. My son may be 3 1/2, but I consider this to be my beautiful bride's 4th Mother's Day. It is so cool to see the way she looks at our son - even when she is mad at him. I can only think of one...

...and anyone involved in Atlanta's real estate market should be very, very grateful. This week is all about Coca Cola celebrating it's 125th Anniversary. I would hate to think what the Atlanta market would like without the long term stability this great company has provided over time. Consider t...