atlanta real estate: New Web Host Beta Test - 12/03/08 06:16 AM
Recently a relatively new web site provider has been making an attempt to become the site provider for the agents in my office. They claim to be able to provide more leads to agents by distributing listings to more portals and classified directories thus getting listings more exposure than they would … (2 comments)
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atlanta real estate: 10 Reasons to Buy a House DURING the Holidays - 12/02/08 07:51 PM
TOP 10 Reasons to BUY A HOME DURING THE HOLIDAYS!
Uncertainty regarding loan programs and limits that may not be available in 2009.
Because there are fewer buyers shopping for a home at this time, you may be in a stronger negotiating position.
The transaction load is lighter for lenders at … (1 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Are You a Pioneer or a Settler? - 12/02/08 07:25 PM
Considering what's going on in the real estate market, you have a tremendous opportunity. This opportunity requires you to make a decision though! You have to decide if you are going to be a pioneer or a settler. No, you're not playing a game of Oregon Trail so calm down you … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Virginia Highland Home for the Holidays Tour - 12/01/08 08:50 PM
December 6, 200810:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
December 7, 200812:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The 14th Annual Virginia-Highland's Home for the Holidays Tour features six, beautiful homes and food samplings from six neighborhood restaurants including MetroFresh, Noni's, shorty's, la Tavola, Vine and Atkins Park. This year's tour will feature a silent … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Atlanta Real Estate Updates - 12/01/08 02:04 PM
Drought Could Cause Serious Problems For Atlanta GA Real Estate Market
Although it doesn't make the headlines on the local news anymore, the election and economy have taken front stage, we still have a serious water problem in North Metro Atlanta. Drought conditions continue to grow harsher across north Georgia.
Marietta Real … (2 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Happy Birthday Atlanta Real Estate Forum - 11/30/08 09:34 PM
It’s not every day you turn two, and Atlanta’s most popular real estate blog is celebrating with a new look. AtlantaRealEstateForum.com is Atlanta’s favorite real estate blog for new home and community news. Dedicated to Atlanta home buyers, home builders and generally anyone interested in what’s happening in Atlanta real estate, … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Ellenwood Christmas House - 11/30/08 11:52 AM
Friday and Saturday Nights through December 12, 20086:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The first annual Ellenwood Christmas House features 20 decorative trees and an expansive holiday village throughout this three story home. All proceeds will benefit Saving Our Children and Families, Inc.
Search for Homes For Sale in Ellenwood
Scott Eaves, … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes - 11/30/08 11:48 AM
Friday, December 5, 2008Saturday, December 6, 20085:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The 26th annual Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes will feature eight, beautiful homes and four points of interest including the Clairemont Elementary Marketplace, The Village Vets, Renewal Construction and Lampe Farley Communications. This year's theme, Living Green, focuses on … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Consumer information-Home heating/Inspections/ - 11/29/08 06:49 PM
Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta
www.findmeaninspector.com
Most forced hot air systems are fossil fueled.Most common used in residential homes are hot air forced system as a cabinet mounted furnace installed in attic,or basements,or crawlspace.Proper venting is very important in the fuels combustion process the by products are removed from the heat … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: I Don't Have Everything, But...... - 11/27/08 01:26 PM
I Have Much More Than Many Others.
I have a loving partner, mother and family.
I have friends, be they near or far, who care.
I will share food with friends today that many could only dream of having.
I will laugh with others cry.
I'll drink good wine while … (14 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Happy Thanksgiving! - 11/27/08 09:50 AM
I just want to wish you and your family and friends a Happy Thanksgiving! If you are looking for something to do this weekend, there are several show homes open including The Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House, the Atlanta Magazine Dream Home and an encore presentation of the designer showhouse … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Your Client is on My Website! - 11/25/08 08:08 PM
Everyday I get calls from part time agents that are getting ready to out and show their clients homes that they found on my website Atlanta Best Homes. They usually call before 8 AM, around lunch time, and at dinner time. They are working another job full time, and expect someone … (44 comments)
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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 … (2 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Atlanta Real Estate Updates - 11/24/08 02:26 PM
Atlanta Georgia Real Estate Beats The Stock Market!
As bad as the housing collapse has been in America, the stock market collapse has been worse. And not for just the past year plus, but for the past 10 years.
Wachovia's Declared Recession Effects The Atlanta Real Estate Market
The first paragraph of Wachovia's Report is … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: SOUTH FULTON BUYERS!!! DON'T MISS THIS!!! - 11/21/08 02:49 PM
Visit www.echomebuilders.com for information about each community.
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atlanta real estate: Metro Atlanta Real Estate in 2009 - I'm calling Bottoms! - 11/20/08 12:08 PM
Ok, so my financial advisor once told me "YOU CAN'T CALL BOTTOMS, YOU CAN'T CALL TOPS!!" Guess what I'm going to call it - I think here in North Metro Atlanta we are scraping along the bottom. How do I know this? well I've been following some numbers very closely from … (2 comments)
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atlanta real estate: It's a Wonderful House Tour of Homes at Chateau Elan - 11/19/08 08:15 PM
Listed below are the shuttle times - the tour remains open for an additional two hours after the last shuttle...see website for more information.
November 21, 200810:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
November 22, 2008 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
November 23, 200811:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The 7th Annual It's A … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures - 11/18/08 09:35 PM
Lesley and I are fortunate to go on at least two listing appointments every week. So, we must get a lot of listings, right? Well, we certainly are successful securing listings, but we don't want every listing. You see, many desperate real estate agents take listings regardless of the situation because they … (1 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Atlanta's Real Estate Market is Changing FAST......NOW, the Media Has FINALLY Begun to Pick Up on it Too!! - 11/17/08 09:26 PM
I've Been Saying it for Months......Now, the Media has FINALLY begun to pick up on it Too!
Atlanta's Housing Market is quickly getting a "new face".... As you can see in this report below, the days of "BUYERS TAKE ALL" are quickly diminishing and "GOOD DEALS" are not as easy to come … (3 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Atlanta Real Estate Updates - 11/17/08 02:47 PM
Use The Buy & Hold Real Estate Strategy In Atlanta GA Real Estate
I know many homeowners are upside down in their mortgage, meaning you owe more to the bank than your home is worth in today's market. Don't panic. Don't force a sale. Don't do anything, except keep making your … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: SILVERCREST Lakes subdivision acworth ga paulding county ga - John Reinhardt REALTOR 770.475.1130 Ext 6806 - 11/14/08 10:35 AM
www.InFrontMarketing.com
John Reinhardt
REALTOR
770.475.1130 Ext. 6806
Convenient to both Interstate 75 and Highway 41, area hotels are comfortable and are run by community members. Visitors, whether in the mood for down-home southern cooking, a quick sandwich, spicy Cajun cuisine or parlor style ice cream, will find … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Nov Market Report Starr Lake Subdivision Acworth GA - John Reinhardt REALTOR - 11/13/08 09:49 AM
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John Reinhardt
REALTOR "Starr Lake" Subdivision Specialist
770.475.1130 Ext. 6806
Market Report Nov 2008
Acworth, Ga is the center of a thriving, vibrant community with a fast growing real estate market to match. Acworth is a designated Georgia Main Street city and is part … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Nov 2008 Legacy Park Subdivision Kennesaw GA market report - John Reinhardt Solid Source Realty 770.475.1130 Ext. 6806 - 11/13/08 08:45 AM
www.InFrontMarketing.com
John Reinhardt
LEGACY PARK "Specialist"
770.475.1130 Ext. 6806
About Legacy Park & Market Updates:
Legacy Park:At Legacy Park, Family Fun is Back. Amenities include:
11 Neighborhood Parks
Annual Events Calendar
Full-Time Activities Director
Basketball Courts
Picnic Grove
117 Acre Town Park
Miles of Sidewalks and … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Timing The Real Estate Market - 11/13/08 06:41 AM
Timing the real estate market is much like shooting an arrow at a target in a wind storm. Hitting the bulls-eye, or in this case, purchasing at the bottom of the market is just not going to happen with any level of certainty. Recently I heard that we will not know … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: ATLANTA REAL ESTATE MARKET - September Market Report 2008 - 11/12/08 02:53 PM
Atlanta started to see a decline in sales volume and units in June, 2007. And, to date, our market has still not recovered. Year over year decline in closings is over 30% from last year.
OVERALL ATLANTA MARKET RECAP
Market has experienced declines for the past 18 months in a row. … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Do you think that the real estate industry is dead? Take a look downtown and it may change your mind! - 11/11/08 06:53 AM
There is a common perception in the marketplace that no sector in the real estate industry is moving forward. However, downtown real estate in major metropolitan areas continues to be a favorite among consumers.
Concerns about the price of fuel, ever increasing commuter traffic, and the quality of life have many … (29 comments)
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atlanta real estate: 909 Custer Street, Hapeville, GA 30354 - 11/10/08 03:50 PM
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atlanta real estate: 2008 Atlanta Magazine Dream Home - 11/10/08 03:39 PM
Through November 30, 2008
Check website for specific dates & times
The 2008 Atlanta Magazine Dream Home, “Villa Bella Vista,” is a Tuscan-inspired estate at The River Club in Suwanee. It features three levels of luxurious living spaces, including outdoor rooms designed for year-round gatherings. The house overlooks a community … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: 935 Burns Drive, Atlanta, GA - REDUCED! - 11/10/08 03:36 PM
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atlanta real estate: 2008 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House - 11/10/08 03:32 PM
November 15, 2008 - December 7, 2008Check website for specific dates & times
The features a stately 12,700 square foot mansionsituated on two acres of lush, wooded property in the heart of Buckhead. The Christmas House will feature individually decorated rooms by the best designer list ever put together in Atlanta … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Atlanta Real Estate Updates - 11/10/08 12:16 PM
Maxsell Real Estate Tops Large Brokers In Atlanta Georgia Real Estate
98% of home buyers find the Internet useful when searching for a home. 1 in 3 buyers finds the home he or she ultimately purchases on the Internet.
Woodstock Real Estate: Friday Night Live Is The Talk Of The … (1 comments)
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atlanta real estate: The Market is Turning - your last chance to take advantage of it is NOW - 11/06/08 05:39 PM
I'm looking for someone smart - are you that person? Do you know someone who has been waiting for the "bottom" of the real estate market to hit? Well - they've almost missed it. I might sound like a broken record at this point - but as your real estate expert … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Enclave at Glen Abbey subdivision alpharetta ga nov market report - John Reinhardt Solid Source Realty - 11/06/08 08:53 AM
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John Reinhardt
REALTOR "Specialist" Enclave at Glen Abbey
770.475.1130 Ext. 6806
Just minutes from Atlanta's best shopping, dining and entertainment, Enclave at Glen Abbey is your best choice when location is most important. Many residents take advantage of the North Georgia mountains or Lake Lanier which … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Who will this help? - 11/03/08 05:16 PM
J.P. Morgan Chase has announced that they will be actively seeking homeowners who are in need of a Loan Modification! In fact they are going to open 24 regional branches advocating for the needy! This not only is designed to address our nation's greatest crisis, but it will open over 500 … (8 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Cabbagetown Chomp & Stomp - 11/03/08 09:45 AM
Saturday, November 8, 200810:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The sixth annual Cabbagetown Chomp & Stomp is this Saturday and will feature a 5K run, chili cook-off, artists market, music, beer and much more!
Cabbagetown is a historic neighborhood located southeast of downtown, northof Grant Park and west of Reynoldstown. It developed around … (1 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Atlanta Real Estate Updates - 10/31/08 01:03 PM
Atlanta Real Estate Attorney vs. Form Wills Cause Problems In Georgia
When I watch television I frequently see former O.J. Simpson attorney Robert Shapiro shilling for his company Legalzoom.com that prepares form legal documents for a highly discounted fee. These easy and inexpensive legal forms, however come at a price, you … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Kennesaw Georgia Farmers Market - 10/31/08 11:35 AM
John Reinhardt
REALTOR
770.475.1130 Ext. 6806
Kennesaw Farmers Market
Are you ready for juicy vine-fresh tomatoes, delicious summertime fruits and vegetables and other items?The Kennesaw Farmers Market is now open for the Summer Season, every Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Market is … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: How to Sell your home in a Buyers' Market - 10/30/08 03:00 PM
Here's what it takes to sell your house...
Adjust your mindset:
Realize that you are no longer in a Sellers Market and you must adapt in order to get your home sold.
It wasn't too long ago that having the best home on the block meant that you … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Neighbor of the month East Atlanta - John Reinhardt - 10/30/08 09:00 AM
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John Reinhardt
REALTOR
770.475.1130 Ext. 6806
Neighbor of the month East Atlanta
East of Grant Park and south of I-20 lies the neighborhood of East Atlanta, touted lately as one of Atlanta's hippest in-town communities. The area's long history includes the Battle of Atlanta … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Atlanta Happy Halloween - Trick or Treat? - 10/29/08 10:36 PM
ATLANTA REAL ESTATE
MAKE The WRONG CHOICE WHEN
SELLING YOUR HOME IN ATLANTA, THINGS CAN
GET REALLY SCARY!
Don't Make a Costly Mistake Listing Your Home with A Scary
Agent! Before You
List Your Home... For A Real Treat - Call Atlanta's Best Real Estate … (18 comments)
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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)
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atlanta real estate: NEW 2 BEDROOM/2 BATH CONDOS STARTING AT $139,900! - 10/28/08 03:34 PM
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atlanta real estate: Welcome Magazine - 10/28/08 03:20 PM
Welcome Y' All!
Welcome Magazine is a lifestyle publication for newcomers to Atlanta. The publisher, Lea O'Neal, has published two issues this year and has two more planned. I wrote an article in the Summer issue about buying a home in a buyer's market. The article is titled, "Signs of the … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Two Major Atlanta Real Estate Firms Merge - Jenny Pruitt & Harry Norman - 10/24/08 09:35 PM
Two Major Atlanta Real Estate Firms Merge - Jenny Pruitt & Harry Norman. This is a major event for the Atlanta real estate market. Harry Norman Realtors which is one of the oldest and most respected real estate firms in the Atlanta real estate market since the 1930's has just merged … (6 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Positive News for Atlanta Housing Market - 10/24/08 01:36 PM
Though the media continues to portray the doom and gloom of the real estate market the reality is Atlanta is in a great position to make a quick recovery. Check out this encouraging tid bit from Forbes magazine. They label Atlanta as the "Envy of the Nation."
Forbes Magazine made some … (2 comments)
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atlanta real estate: 3318 Barnett Circle, Hapeville, GA 30354 - 10/24/08 12:26 PM
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atlanta real estate: Buy Now or Wait? - 10/23/08 03:52 PM
People ask me on a daily basis if they should buy now or wait. It all depends on the person and their current housing situation. So, it's hard to provide a general answer that fits every situation. However, here are five reasons to buy now. Of course these reasons will change … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Part 2 credit scoring - John Reinhardt Solid Source Realty 770.475.1130 Ext. 6806 - 10/23/08 12:56 PM
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John Reinhardt
REALTOR
770.475.1130 Ext. 6806
Credit Scoring, Part IIThe Five Factors of Credit ScoringThere are five factors that comprise the credit score. These are listed below in order of importance, just as an underwriter will look at the score:
•· Payment … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: 935 Burns Drive, Atlanta, GA 30310 - 10/21/08 07:43 PM
Check out this four-sided brick, craftsman style home in Atlanta! This home features two bedrooms/one bath, an inviting sunroom, formal living room with fireplace, oversized dining room - perfect for entertaining, cute butler's pantry/breakfast room, kitchen with pantry, bonus room off of living room and bedroom - perfect for library or … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: The Atlanta Beltline - 10/21/08 01:30 PM
Have you heard about the Atlanta Beltline? It is 22 miles of light rail transit and 33 miles of multi-use trails connecting 45 neighborhoods around the City of Atlanta and is the largest urban redevelopment plan currently underway in the United States. Upon completion, the Beltline will redefine how people live, play … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: How's the market? - 10/18/08 09:09 PM
How is the real estate market is the number one question we are asked, whether we are at the grocery store, at a party, at the ball fields, the tennis courts, the pool, on the phone with a friend or relative, or just walking down our very own street chatting with our … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: What makes my day! - 10/18/08 09:06 PM
In any line of work, I would imagine that there are definite highs and lows...for me, being a Realtor, there are definite highs and definite lows. Some days are filled with a lot of stress. Those days would be the lows. I could go on about what those stresses are, but I … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Today's Economy and Atlanta Real Estate - 10/18/08 09:04 PM
Today's Economy and Atlanta Real Estate
Categories: Atlanta Real Estate News, Market Conditions
Everyone needs to have a roof over their head. With this in mind, it seems logical that being Realtors we should have job security.
On top of everyone's minds these last few days is the economy. … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Let it Rain Real Estate Opportunity - 10/18/08 09:00 PM
Georgia is no stranger to drought. For the last 18 months it seems to have gotten worse. People can't water their lawns. New laws have been passed mandating low flow toilets and low flow faucets. There was even talk of not opening swimming pools this past summer. There are dry … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Update to Whats really going on in the Atlanta Real Estate Market! - 10/17/08 07:49 PM
I hope you are enjoying this Friday as another week comes to an end. Yet another tumultuous week in the stock market, ending with interesting news from the Housing Market. Yes, the New Housing Starts Report is in and numbers are down (surprise, surprise). There are not too many builders wanting … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: What is really going on in the Atlanta Real Estate Market? - 10/17/08 07:45 PM
In light of all the recent news on Wallstreet and Main Street, I thought it might be best to start giving an actual "personal take" on what's going on out there in the market. After all, the so called "economic crisis" is a direct result of the housing industry. As your … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Housing starts take steep fall - 10/17/08 09:22 AM
New home construction dropped dramatically in September, according to the latest report by the U.S. Commerce Department.
Total housing starts, a forward-looking indicator of the housing market, fell 6.3 percent last month. That's 31 percent below the pace of construction in September 2007 and the lowest reading of … (2 comments)
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atlanta real estate: The Atlanta Real Estate Market Can Only Change When Buyers Perceive Value - 10/17/08 08:35 AM
While there are lots of cogs that make up the wheel that is the real estate market, at the end of the day, nothing really matters accept perceived value on the part of buyers. What we have to look at here is what it is exactly that can affect the perception … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Short Sale? - 10/16/08 10:22 PM
In today's market, it's hard to look at property in ANY price range and not find at least one short sale. I came across a Business Week article online that's a good resource for short sells, answering fundamental questions you may have about these type opportunities for both buyers and sellers needing … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Sandy Springs Condo Near Marta, Perimeter Mall - 10/16/08 10:07 AM
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atlanta real estate: WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CHECKED YOUR.......... - 10/15/08 12:03 PM
It's no secret the economy is in a little.....we'll.....a bit of a situation. And, the media and naysayers aren't making it ANY better. I don't know how many people I ask a day "How are you doing?" and hear nothing, but complaints or grunts. Or, even worse, when people ask me … (6 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Gordon's Mantra - 10/14/08 04:38 PM
My son just celebrated his 2nd birthday last week. The highlight of the day was him receiving a 5′x4′ train table that he plays "choo-choo" on with small wooden Thomas the Train engines, freight cars, etc. It was kind of a big deal. One of his favorite engines is a great … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: New Realty Executives Office Opens in North Atlanta - 10/13/08 11:27 AM
Our new Realty Executives office has OPENED in the Avenue Forsyth in Cumming, GA at exit 13 on 400 north!
Check out our office space HERE!!
We have moved into the upstairs office space above the retail facing the AMC Theatres and our 5000 square foot luxury space houses in-office agents, … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Atlanta Listings - Atlanta Real Estate Update October 2008 - Atlanta Real Estate for Sale - 10/11/08 07:50 PM
Atlanta
Listings - Atlanta Real Estate Update October 2008 - Atlanta Real Estate for
Sale
As of today 10/11/2008 these are the current
statistics for Atlanta FMLS listings entries. Total active
listing have come down slightly from summer peaks of over 89,000 active
listings to 84,544. That is still extremely high … (2 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Mountain Park Market Report Sept 2008 - John Reinhardt - 10/07/08 12:32 PM
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John Reinhardt
REALTOR
770.475.1130 Ext. 6806
Market Report Sept 2008 Mountain Park
City of Mountain Park
For more than 25 years before incorporation in July 1927, Mountain Park was comprised largely of summer cottages of Atlanta's elite. Some of these cottages had, and still have, special … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Has Your Market Slowed to A Crawl or Died? - 10/05/08 01:27 AM
I noticed in the last few weeks Internet leads in real estate in several markets has slowed to a crawl. Actually it seems like it has died! I was wondering if the market is spooked, no pun intended for the upcoming Halloween! Each time the government announced a bailout, a bank … (178 comments)
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atlanta real estate: The 10 Biggest Mistakes Buyers Make in Today's Atlanta Real Estate Market And Other Markets Too (a series)!!! - 10/03/08 06:42 PM
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Buyers Make in Today's Atlanta Real Estate Market And Other Markets Too (a series)!!!
MISTAKE NUMBER 7: Going to Real Estate Auctions.
It's a buyer's marke, not a sellers markett!! Why would you go to an event where they are turning the tables and making … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: 805 Peachtree. More Than Just An Address. - 09/30/08 05:32 PM
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atlanta real estate: JUST Moved to Dorsey Alston Realtors - 09/30/08 02:10 PM
I wanted to let you all know that I have exciting news! I have been offered a position at Dorsey Alston Realtors. This locally-owned, Atlanta-based firm established itself over the past 60 years as a firm focused on servicing its needs of its clients. I believe Dorsey Alston Realtors' views for … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Describe Your Feelings After Today! A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words! - 09/29/08 09:39 PM
Yep! That's right! A picture is worth a thousand words! So I'll keep mine to just a few for this one....
I'm thinking how I need to do my business plan for 2009, but what will business be like?
I'm trying to budget the money, but if the money is not … (11 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Moisture Control in Home/Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta - 09/28/08 11:29 AM
Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta
Consumer Information:
Preventing moisture from reaching high levels in your house is the simplest and easiest way to prevent mold. There are several no-cost and low-cost ways to do it.
If your house has a crawl space with a dirt floor, cover the floor with a … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: When NOT to Look at an Atlanta Foreclosure or an Atlanta Short Sale!!! - 09/26/08 10:56 AM
In today's market, many people are so caught up in the labels of Atlanta Foreclosures and Atlanta Short Sales. These types of properties have almost become "auction houses" in the sense that people see the word Foreclosure and immediately assume that they'll be able to pick the property up for half … (2 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Fairy Tales Can Come True.....The Power of Offers in the Atlanta Real Estate Market!!! - 09/25/08 07:59 AM
Once upon a time, there was a buyer who wanted an Atlanta investment home; her name was Ms. Buyer. Not an enemy of rehabilitation and renovations, she sought out to find a "good priced" home that needed some work! So, she found the perfect real estate agent (Ms. Agent) and … (2 comments)
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atlanta real estate: MORTGAGE RATES ARE AT AN ALL TIME LOW!!! HOW THE SAVVY BUYER CAN CAPITALIZE IN A SOUND ATLANTA REAL ESTATE MARKET!! - 09/24/08 08:12 AM
Freddie Mac reports a decline in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate to 5.78 percent during the week ended September 18 from 5.93 percent the prior week, marking the lowest level in seven months.
During the same period, the 15-year mortgage rate dropped to 5.35 percent from 5.54 percent.
Meanwhile, interest … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Midtown Atlanta Condominiums -- Spire Midtown - 09/21/08 12:06 AM
SPIRE. MIDTOWN. OWN THE SKY
When Spire Midtown was announced in 2004, it was like the land rush days of the Old West! You got to see a "model" that was built into some older retail space around the corner from where the actual building would be built. You … (3 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Real Estate News from Atlanta - 09/15/08 02:38 PM
Real Estate Facts & Stats about Atlanta Real Estate
Recently, the Georgia Association of Realtors magazine published statistics from RealtyTrac and the 2008 NAR Member Profile, here is a summary of the findings
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Real Estate Market Cycle Video showcasing the issues of Atlanta Georgia Real Estate market
As real estate … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: A Sure Sign of Market Improvement. - 09/14/08 10:12 AM
I was showing Atlanta homes yesterday, and noticed something very different. Other Atlanta real estate agents and their buyers were also out there showing homes in Atlanta. That is a rare event these days, and something that says the market may be turning. These were not foreclosure homes that persons were … (25 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Why Buy Now? It Might Be The Smartest Thing You Do All Year! - 09/13/08 12:00 PM
This article is reprinted with permission.
Sometimes, someone can just say it better than you can...and I think many of you will agree with Seth Weissman's take on the real estate market. I wanted to share it with you.
Purchasing a home in the next six months might be the smartest … (1 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Forsyth County Home Prices Slip in August 08 - 09/10/08 03:14 PM
After all, it IS August, a month that traditionally is not high on the sales month for real estate as most folks are settled in and in Forsyth County the early school start gets people more apt to settle in in July.
After reviewing the solds in the Brokermetrics (tm) program … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: What the Fannie/Freddie News Means to Buyers Looking for Atlanta Real Estate... - 09/09/08 05:46 AM
So, in light of the recent Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac News, buyers looking for Atlanta Real Estate, yet again, are reaping the rewards of this historic time...So, what does Sunday's announcement that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will come under control of the government actually mean for buyers??
Well, this announcement … (3 comments)
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atlanta real estate: The Real Estate Powerhouse - 09/04/08 03:01 PM
Rhonda Duffy is The Real Estate Powerhouse. She got her nickname from the fact that she has sold over 6,500 homes in just 6 years, and that is just on the listing side of her business. Many people over the years have asked her what one element brought her such success. … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations (FPSF)/FindmeanInspector.com - 08/30/08 05:11 PM
Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations (FPSF) provides protection against frost damage without the need for excavating below the frost line. An FPSF has insulation placed strategically around the outside walls to direct heat loss from the building toward the foundation, and also to use the earth's natural geothermal energy.Traditionally, foundations are protected from … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: America's Most Distressed Housing Markets....Where Does Atlanta Real Estate Stack Up?? - 08/29/08 08:57 AM
According to a recent report on America's Most Distressed Housing Markets in Forbes.com, the "hardest-hit" home markets include Las Vegas, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix and Detroit, amongst others. In the article, Stan Humphries, vice president of data and analytics at Zillow.com, an online aggregator of real estate listings … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Relocation To Midtown Atlanta? Check Out This Plaza Midtown Rental! - 08/28/08 10:57 PM
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atlanta real estate: Ashford Park - Atlanta's Best kept Secret! - 08/28/08 09:12 PM
Atlanta is notorious for it's traffic and recently I have noticed an influx of empty nesters and commuters moving back inside the perimeter (I-285)... But where can you find a nice spacious home in the city that is close to shopping, restaurants has tons of charm and is priced under $400k?? … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Townhomes prices....SINGLE FAMILY HOMES - 08/28/08 12:48 PM
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atlanta real estate: ATLANTA REAL ESTATE MARKET - July Market Report 2008 - 08/28/08 09:07 AM
The Atlanta real estate market began to see a downturn beginning in the third quarter of 2006; and, it is apparent our market has yet to see the upswing most had thought would happen by now.
As we begin the third quarter of 2008, the Atlanta real estate market is still trending downward. … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: If your agent can't stand up for their own worth, how do you expect they'll represent you at the negotiating table?? A Perspective on Hiring a Realtor to Help in Your Atlanta Real Estate Purchase. - 08/27/08 10:46 AM
No doubt, real estate is hard work. And yes, if you work hard enough, the benefits do pay off. I agree with the fact that technology and the internet have changed the face of real estate and allow buyers a significant advantage that was once not available to them. The tech … (2 comments)
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atlanta real estate: September In Georgia! What, When and Where To Go! - 08/27/08 07:39 AM
One signal that our dog days of summer in Midtown Atlanta are numbered, is when you look at the calendar of activities and see all the fesitvals and such there are to go to! And they are not always just in your back yard, but are just a short drive away! … (4 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Real Estate/Cement substitutes/Accurate Home Inspection of Atlanta - 08/26/08 10:41 AM
Producing cement uses a great deal of energy, so finding a waste product that can substitute for cement makes good environmental sense. According to Environmental Building News (EBN), as much greenhouse gas is created producing the Portland cement used in the U.S. as is created operating 22 million compact cars. In … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Real Estate blog/Hurricane Season/Accurate Home Inspection Atlanta - 08/24/08 08:36 AM
Do you know your flood risk?Call your local emergency management office, building department or floodplain management office for information about flooding. Ask to see a flood map of your community. There may be a projected flood elevation for your neighborhood. This information will help you determine how much water is likely … (4 comments)
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atlanta real estate: John Adams July 2008 Atlanta Real Estate Report - 08/23/08 09:25 AM
Let's take a look at John Adams Take on the Atlanta Real Estate Market:
John Adams July 2008 Atlanta Real Estate Report
If It Feels Like a Recession, Am I Really In a Recession?by John Adamsfrom the Georgia Real Estate Report
It's all about confidence.
OK, here's how it works. … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: VIEWPOINT MIDTOWN Is Number One Selling Development in 2008! - 08/23/08 08:27 AM
In an article that appeared last week in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, some news was reported that REALTORS, buyers and Seller's already knew. Sales are down. Yep. Thanks for the news flash, but we all knew that already!
But there was a ray of hope in the article that noted that … (5 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Dressed For Success? How Do You Define Success? - 08/23/08 08:09 AM
When I use to be in the corporate world (group/convention sales in hotels) I always had to wear a suit. I had about 10 of them back then! And ties!!! I even had a contest with a General Manager to see which of us could have the loudest, yet very elegant … (14 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Using "Fear" to Drive Profitability in the Atlanta Home Market - 08/21/08 09:38 PM
"U.S. Housing Market Collapses," "U.S. Unemployment Rate at Four-Year High," "Recession....A Reality" are the common headlines we see every day in the United States. With tight credit, unemployment growing, and worries mounting about a potential recession, Americans are in a constant state of panic. While most of us let the media … (0 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Another Exchange of Ideas for Atlanta Professionals - 08/21/08 01:55 PM
I have started a group on Yahoo that is to help promote the exchange of ideas specifically for the Atlanta metro area. I would love for anyone who works as an agent in Atlanta, GA to join this new group so that we can develop it as a positive influence on … (3 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Real Estate Deals in Roswell - 08/21/08 01:32 PM
To take a bus tour of the best Real Estate Deals in Roswell, Ga. take a ride on the Real Estate Deals on Wheels tour bus.
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atlanta real estate: Remember the First Time You Purchased Real Estate?? - 08/19/08 10:15 PM
What is an escrow account? What does my mortgage actually cover? And, what the heck are origination points? My first real estate purchase was relatively trouble-free. I was 23 years old buying a brand new condominium without a realtor. I felt like a superstar when I negotiated what I thought was … (3 comments)
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atlanta real estate: It's A Me Me! Everything You Wanted To Know About Your REALTOR! - 08/18/08 10:57 PM
I think since I've been on Active Rain, I've been "Me Me'd" twice. And I've failed at ever responding until now. But after reading a blog by Mr. Blogger, Brian Block, it inspired me to really sit down and think about myself (sounds horrible, doesn't it?) But you know what, it really … (6 comments)
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atlanta real estate: Beautiful Green Atlanta - 08/17/08 11:38 AM
Have you ever wondered why Metro Atlanta is so pretty? I think it's pretty because of all the green, the natural color that comes from trees, shrubs, and grass. There are many different shades of green and in the fall they become a kaleidoscope of reds, orange and yellows. In the spring we … (0 comments)
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