Independence Day Trivia

This morning I Googled "Independence Day'.  The first thing to pop up was Find the nearest fireworks display or Independence Day celebration‎.  Not quite what I was looking for.  I did, however find a few facts that I thought were interesting - not mind blowing...  just a few things that made me go 'hmmmm'.

• The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 2^nd, 1976, not on July 4^th.
• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were both Founding Fathers of the United States.
• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were the only two men that signed the Declaration and became President.
• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the 50^th anniversary of the United States, July 4^th, 1826.
• In 1980, Independence Day was an unpaid holiday for federal employees.  It became a paid holiday in 1938.

Here's a JigZone puzzle to help you get in the spirit.
Just click in the box below. 

For a schedule for the 8th Annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza in Roswell, click here. 

I'll be sitting somewhere along the street on Hwy92 near Roswell High School to see the fireworks tonight.
Hope to see you there!

IT'S RAINING IN ROSWELL  !!!

It rained yesterday.

It's raining today.

Tomorrow the forcast calls for "Strong Storms".

The rain gage in my back yard says we've had just
over a half an inch of rain since yesterday. 

Blooms are being knocked to the ground.

The pollen is being washed away.

My yard is greening up.

Birds are singing their praise.

 
I recently read that rain and snow since last November have added 6 feet of water to Lake Lanier. 

Unfortunately, this is still isn't enough. 

We're still in a drought situation.

Roswell and the surrounding Metro Atlanta areas still have watering restrictions.

If you live in Roswell like I do, you can find what those restrictions are at Roswell's Official City Website.
Just click the picture below and it will bring you to that site. 

If you're in need of REALTOR® in the Roswell area, call me.

What is Homestead Exemption?

Wikipedia says: Homestead exemption is a legal regime designed to protect the value of the homes of residents from property taxes, creditors, and circumstances arising from the death of the homeowner spouse. Laws enacting such protections are found in state statutes or constitutional provisions which exist in many states in the United States.

Click here for the entire article.


Below is a list of Metro Atlanta County websites, phone numbers and application deadlines. 

Do yourself a favor. 

Apply for your Homestead Exemption today!

Nancy Brenner-Rivera 404-229-8721 RoswellGaRealEstateAgent.com

I just read on CNN that Steven Good, described as a Real Estate mogul, was found dead, sitting in his Jaguar on Monday.  They have no idea how long he had been there and it appears that he shot himself.

This man was chairman and chief executive officer of a major real estate auction company, did business with Donald Trump and wrote a book.  Everything that I've read about him says good things.  The article went on to say that he was a leader, generous and had a very positive attitude.

I know things are tough right now and folks are stressed.  I just find it so, so sad when someone thinks there is no other way out other than to commit suicide.

My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Good's family, friends and business associates.

I'd like to start spending less time traveling to the office, schleping whatever files I'm working on, setting up my laptop, packing it all up and then traveling back home. 

I bought a great desk at a yard sale for $10 and had it refinished.

I'm ready to sit at it and sell, sell, sell Real Estate in Roswell, Georgia!

I'm looking for suggestions and recommendations for all-in-one printers, on-line fax services and whatever else you think I might need to help my clients buy and sell houses from home.

As far as the printer goes...  I know I want one that automatically feeds paper for easier faxing and scanning, can print duplex, and has a fairly high print speed rate.

As for on-line faxing...  I have no clue what I want.
                                                               
I'd love to know what you have in your home office. 
What do you like best about it? 
What do you not like?