georgia: The MyCommunity Mortgage - 03/29/07 11:09 AM
MyCommunityMortgage - An Affordable, Flexible Mortgage
MyCommunityMortgage makes it easier than ever to afford a home of your own. With MyCommunityMortgage, you may need little or no contribution from your own funds (no down payment). And, with MyCommunityMortgage, your lender will work with you to consider all types of income and credit … (0 comments)
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georgia: Renovation Mortgages... - 03/29/07 11:03 AM
Renovation Mortgages
An Affordable Way to Finance Your Dreams.
The Renovation Mortgage can help you purchase your new home, and finance the renovation costs-all in one loan, with one loan closing. Conventional underwriting guidelines apply. You can even refinance your current home and use the Renovation Mortgage to pull cash out to … (0 comments)
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georgia: $602,000 EQUITY!!! Beautiful Residential in Georgia! Great Investment!! - 03/29/07 06:11 AM
Price: $1.988M
Appraised Value: $2.59M
$602,000 in EQUITY!!!
BEAUTIFUL home!
Great Investment!
LAKE view!
Georgia
Contact Stephen with SSA Marketing Group to find out more!!
(719) 459-8705
ssamarketinggroup@msn.com
http://www.ssamarketinggroup.com/
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georgia: Get Sellers to Understand Pricing (A Rookie's View) - 03/26/07 09:38 AM
Sometimes it is hard to actually get across to your sellers (potential at the time) what the appropriate price of their home should be. It seems that most people think that in their house they must have not skimped and surely the builder used the heavy duty nails. We come in … (5 comments)
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georgia: I got MEME'd!!! - 03/24/07 10:27 PM
So I get this cute little email saying that I have been MEME'd. Oh my, I ain't sure but in some states I think that is illegal. Well maybe not illegal, but it would definitely constitute a quick marriage, usually by gunpoint.
I had wanted to wait until Monday before … (5 comments)
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georgia: Today's Post - 03/23/07 10:13 AM
This is today's "Post".
Forgive me...after all it is Friday!!! Although I am not quite sure what that has to do with anything, most of us realtors work every weekend. Either way have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND!!!
So why would I come back and edit an already awesome "Post"? Well … (9 comments)
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georgia: Outlook and Real Estate...Yes they can be friends! - 03/22/07 03:36 PM
Maybe you have read my other posts about how I have just gotten over my first year. Well I survived, and though I may not be out of the woods completely yet I want to begin to share a little of what I have learned. Maybe share a few things that … (11 comments)
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georgia: Blythe Island Georgia a forgotten destination in the Golden Isles! - 03/22/07 09:39 AM
It occurred to me this morning in reading a blog by Eric Bouler entitled Localism Photos, should photos be by local area Members only? That in doing an overview of "The Golden Isles" entitled So What are the Golden Isles I'd neglected to include many of the smaller areas incorporated and … (0 comments)
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georgia: Generating Leads? - 03/21/07 10:49 AM
Today my mission was to find the most effective way for generating leads.
I would love the inputs of seasoned agents, let me know how these activities worked out for you.
A good website, that with windows (An input option that pops up requesting contact info from a visitor)Post cads - other forms … (2 comments)
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georgia: New Agent Blues. - 03/21/07 10:44 AM
As a new agent myself, it took less than two months to realize that Real Estate is actually a lot more work that I anticipated.
Before I became an Agent, I was oblivious of the constant hustle and bustle that was needed to stay in the game. I was unaware that to … (71 comments)
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georgia: Attention Buyers. To Buy or Not to Buy, That Is Your Decision - 03/20/07 11:58 AM
I'm a real estate agent. This means that I help people find homes and assist them in negotiating a good deal. Come to me only when you have decided that buying a home is what you want to do. Tell me what you want, how much you want to spend and … (1 comments)
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georgia: Sub Prime Lending Getting Hit Hard, Wells Fargo Feeling It The Least - 03/20/07 11:04 AM
With all of the recent triubles in the sub prime world, it feels good to work for one of the lenders that has been effective the least. Here is a interesting article.
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007703170322
I for one think it's about time these lenders who over extended people start to fail and get out of … (3 comments)
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georgia: My Life As A Rookie Realtor! - 03/20/07 12:41 AM
Well my rookie year is over!!! I just finished my 25 hours of post-licensing requirements. I was blessed enough this year with being named Rookie of the Year!!! I received an email a while back that was one of those "FWD" messages that we all get. Well I don't remember what … (49 comments)
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georgia: I Burned The Biscuits TWICE! - 03/19/07 08:36 PM
I have found myself in the last couple of months getting really involved in the investment property area of real estate. This really isnt surprising as most of Chris's family is involved in investment property to some degree. Today, I had something happen and I finding the more and more it happens the … (6 comments)
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georgia: Home for Sale in Douglasville, GA - 03/17/07 01:17 AM
4935 Roxton Lane, Douglasville, Georgia 30135 ($170,000) Kingswood Shoals Subdivision
2 Story Traditional4 Bedrooms 2.5 BathsSeparate Dining & Living RoomKitchen w/ view to Family RoomSwim & Tennis CommunityFMLS# 3432841 MLS# 02118233
Call Taurus L. Monday of Coldwell Banker Cascade Realty (404) 310-9631
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georgia: The Wrong Kind Of Advertising or Not? - 03/16/07 09:54 AM
The entire country has recently been fascinated about the story of a 6 year old child who simply disappeared from a lower income neighborhood in Glynn County Georgia. Yesterday the body of the child was found due to the diligent work of the Glynn County Police Department, The Department of Natural … (1 comments)
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georgia: The sub-prime market - what a mess! - 03/13/07 07:35 PM
Hello my fellow Active Rainers from one of the leading foreclosure states - Georgia.
It is my opinion that we could be (or already are) in for a bumpy ride for our low income and credit challenged Buyers. Couple that with the fact that we are (and have been ) in a … (4 comments)
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georgia: Athens Georgia Real Estate Market Report - 03/12/07 10:18 PM
The weather has been sunny with today hitting 74 degrees in Athens, Ga and tomorrow's high expected to be 81 degrees....and the outlook for real estate in Athens, Ga is just as sunny.
Residential sales are gearing up for a strong spring to summer season with the average price of Athens, GA … (1 comments)
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georgia: Navy Supply Corps School Redevelopment - Athens, Georgia - 03/12/07 09:37 PM
For more information on the critical issue of what is going to happen with this large land mass in central Athens, GA visit:
http://www.navyschoolathens.com
The fate of the Athens Navy Supply Corps School, which houses 1 of only 11 Navy Museums in the United States is final...it will be closed. Be a part … (1 comments)
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georgia: Athens, Georgia and Surrounding Counties School Information - 03/12/07 08:46 PM
For other counties or general information and report cards, visit the Georgia Department of Education: http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/
Clarke County School District (Athens, GA)
P.O. Box 1708
Athens, Georgia · 30603-1708
24-Hour Telephone Hotline: 546-7721 EXT. 306
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/
Oconee County School System
34 School Street
Watkinsville, Georgia 30677
Phone: 706-769-5130
http://www.oconee.k12.ga.us/
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georgia: Reasons To Relocate To Athens, GA.....What Others Say About Athens, GA! - 03/12/07 03:54 PM
Let us help you make your decision to consider a move to the "Classic City of the South", Athens, Georgia.
Athens, GA has received a great deal of recent, national attention, including:
Athens: One of Seven Cool Cities, Kiplingers Personal Finance, October 2005 Athens: One of Five Best Places to Retire 2005, Money Magazine, … (0 comments)
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georgia: It's Time - 03/12/07 11:22 AM
Well it is past the beginning of the New Year. As a matter of fact it is....my goodness the 12th of March!?! Did I know that? I think we all know the date, but have we realized that the first quarter of the year has almost passed us by? I sat … (0 comments)
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georgia: A snaphot of Spring in The Golden Isles - 03/12/07 09:00 AM
Springtime in the Golden Isles means moderate temperatures ranging from the night time 50's to the upper 70's daytime. This range is accompanied by clear day time skies with the occasional late afternoon/evening thunder boomer and late afternoon on shore breezes.
The landscape takes on an ever growing and glowing green tint … (0 comments)
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georgia: Lot 4 South Main Street, Winterville, Georgia 30683 - 03/09/07 12:19 AM
Craftsman Styled, New Construction in Winterville, Georgia, minutes from downtown Athens, Georgia!
$199,9003 Bedrooms2 BathsHardwood & Tile FloorsOpen FloorplanCustom, Raised Panel CabinetsFinished Bonus RoomCovered PorchRear Deck1+- Acre, level lot
Marketed by: Michelle DeRepentigny, Broker
706-543-1553 Office
706-207-2502 Cell
www.SuccessRealtyGa.com
Michelle@SuccessRealtyGa.com
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georgia: 1940's home in Historic Brunswick Georgia - 03/07/07 08:31 AM
This home is located directly on Windsor Park in Brunswick. This is the home the Managing Broker was raised in. There is an indoor pool, with shower room, an outside building including a laundry room with storage and cedar closet, a green house, an elevator, and much more. The home needs … (1 comments)
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georgia: Mainland Marshfront property in a Private Gated Community - 03/07/07 08:19 AM
Located on the Mainland in in Glynn County Gorgia at Palmetto Point this 0.70 Acre Flat Lot with Superb views of pocket marsh island is Nicely Treed for privacy but is within minutes of Brunswick, the interstate and the airport. Gated Community with paved streets, curb & gutter. Covenants with restrictions including 2,200 … (0 comments)
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georgia: Two and one half acre Ready for Residential Development on St. Simons Island Georgia - 03/07/07 08:11 AM
2.508 Acres, South end of St. Simons Island. Approved for single family residents only. 10 approved Residential lots w/pond, initial engineering is completed, initial site plan is approved; water, sewer and storm drainage is in adjacent right of way. Sold as one package. Within walking distance of the Village and Pier. … (0 comments)
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georgia: Seniors Among the Fastest Growing Age Group in Metro Atlanta - 03/06/07 08:43 PM
The following Georgia counties have created senior residential ordinances: Cobb County, Fulton Counties, Gwinnett County, and Henry County. The housing market is trying to adjust to what people want. It seems the Atlanta area has a large number of senior residences and expects that number to double by 2030. Various GA counties … (5 comments)
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georgia: Marketing to pet owners... - 03/05/07 10:41 AM
Recently I have taken a look at some of my marketing and wanted to break it down to a few niche markets. When it comes to niche markets the marketing experts say it should be something you have a love for. For me besides kids, I am a proud pet … (2 comments)
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georgia: Lake Front Lot On Saint Simons Island Georgia - 03/04/07 09:51 AM
Located on the North End of Saint Simons Island in the private gated community of Stillwater this lot is slightly over 6/10th of an area. The entire rear of the lot is on a large freshwater lake within the development. The land directly across from the lot is a green zone buffer … (0 comments)
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georgia: Serenity on Saint Simons Island - 03/04/07 09:30 AM
This is a custom builders home on Saint Simons Island Georgia, meaning it has many additional features. It is 4000 sqft approximately(H/C). Has double front porches that are fully functional. Contains 4 Bedrooms 3 Full Baths and 1 Half Bath. Two full stories with two fireplaces, CAT5 Network Cable, Ceilings above 9 … (0 comments)
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georgia: 108 St. Clair Residential Housing of a Special Nature - 03/04/07 09:05 AM
A very special home, located on Saint Simons Island Georgia. Setting back from the street, secluded among a full canopy of trees, a mountain type cottage, rustic with the feel of a true mountain getaway built primarily of cypress. Beautiful hardwood floors, masonary fireplace with many updates this is a rare find. If you're concerned about … (0 comments)
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georgia: 14 Admirals Retreat Saint Simons Island Georgia - 03/04/07 08:57 AM
Locatred on a corner lot, in Admirals Retreat on Saint Simons Island. A quiet residential area treed with massive ancient oaks on the North end of St. Simons Island. This is a Mediterranean style stucco home with custom decra tile roof, 5 bedrooms (1 downstairs), 3.5 baths, 10 foot ceilings downstairs, hardwood … (0 comments)
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georgia: 15 Niblick Court Sea Palms St. Simons Island Georgia - 03/04/07 08:47 AM
Custom Patio Home by St. Simons Builders in Fairway Cottages section of Saint Simons Islands most established Resort and residental community, Sea Palms West. Features stucco exterior, foyer opens to large living/dining combination. Spacious kitchen/family room. Granite counter tops, custom cabinets and large pantry. Hardwood floors, 10 ft. ceilings and custom molding. … (0 comments)
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georgia: Vanchat Street and Flint River Road (Old Flint River Road) Renamed to Thomas Road. - 03/03/07 01:57 PM
Vanchat Street and Flint River Road (Old Flint River Road) Renamed to Thomas Road.Chris BradfordBradford Realty Group770-961-5520http://www.bradfordrealtygroup.com
The intersection of Flint River Road and Pointe South Parkway has been confusing for years. At this intersection, Thomas Road turns off to the south, Pointe South Parkway goes straight ahead (west) and Vanchat street … (0 comments)
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georgia: Sullivan Road & Ellenwood Road Renamed - 03/03/07 01:09 PM
Sullivan Road & Ellenwood Road RenamedChris BradfordBradford Realty Group770-961-5520http://www.bradfordrealtygroup.com
It should have happed 20 years ago, but late is better than never.
The Forest Parkway leads from Interstate 75 east to Highway 42. East of Highway 42 it changes names to Ellenwood Road crosses I-675 and then changes names again to Panola Road.
Going … (0 comments)
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georgia: Home for Sale in Winston, GA - 03/03/07 03:23 AM
4855 Granny Lane, Winston, Georgia 30187 ($170,000)
Brick Ranch w/ 3BR 1BAIn-Law Suite w/ additional 1BR 1BA24x24 workshop in back w/ AC & ElectricityOn over an Acre LotFMLS# 3430323 MLS# 02114941
Much more to see inside!!! Call Taurus Monday Coldwell Banker Cascade Realty 404-310-9631
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georgia: I Want To Get Into Real Estate - 03/03/07 12:57 AM
This is my very first Blog. I thought I would make it light and funny. I'm in the state of Georgia, where the foreclosure rate is high and the number of people wanting to become real estate agents is too. I recently mailed my New Year mailings to past clients, and … (4 comments)
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georgia: Watch Out for Polybuytylene Pipes. They're a Ticking Time Bomb. - 03/01/07 09:47 PM
Polybutylene pipes are a real problem. More and more pipes are springing leaks that can cause some serious damage. If you are buying or selling a home you need to face the issue and not stick your head in the sand and hope nothing ever goes wrong.
Polybutylene is a type of … (4 comments)
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georgia: So, How Did It Work? - 03/01/07 08:04 PM
As a person who absolutely loves marketing and is willing to try almost anything at least once, we do realize that not everything works the same for everyone. It all goes back to those special touches that we personally add.
When we are asked how different things we have done works, we … (2 comments)
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georgia: The Golden Isles Part III - 02/28/07 09:25 AM
We've passed the Northern end of the Sea Islands and towns in the area referred to as "The Golden Isles". Now we are in the midsection of the area and like many midsections it to is beginning to bulge with new growth. But in this instance the growth is good and … (0 comments)
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georgia: The Golden Isles Part II - 02/27/07 09:55 AM
In the first article I tried to provide you with a general overview of what composed the Golden Isles. In this installement I'll take a little closer look at some of the specific components that comprise "The Golden Isles". I'll begin with the Northern extreme of the chain and move down through its … (0 comments)
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georgia: 10,000 Points...Thank You Active Rainers! - 02/26/07 09:39 PM
Wow! I had been watching my points and didnt realize I broke 10,000 til I hit 10,117. :-)
As many of you know I am not a very good blog writer YET. However, until Active Rain, I would have never thought about even blogging, so I hope to steadily get better. I … (10 comments)
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georgia: New Georgia Contracts affecting Loan Officers - 02/26/07 11:11 AM
I am commonly asked questions regarding the new Georgia Contacts from real estate agents I am working with. Does it affect you the loan officer? Absolutely!! The new responsibility additions to the buyer make it is necessary to Pre Approve (with a completed loan application - 1003 form) the client and … (0 comments)
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georgia: So What are the Golden Isles - 02/26/07 09:20 AM
For those who are unfamiliar with what exactly composes the "Golden Isles" it is composed of Georgia barrier islands from about Patterson Island down through Cumberland Island just off the coast of Camden County Georgia. In between you have such well known islands as Sapelo, Hird, Black, Saint Simons, Sea and … (0 comments)
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georgia: It's Going To Be A Long Week - 02/25/07 09:36 PM
It is Sunday evening about 10pm and I am sitting here at my computer thinking about all the things that I have going on this week. Most people think that a real estate professional controls their own time, when in reality our time is our clients time, at least in my … (0 comments)
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georgia: Go Back To School...Rookie Marketing Series 3 of ?? - 02/25/07 07:48 PM
We all try to maximize our marketing efforts. Of course, maximizing means reaching as many potential sellers and/or buyers as possible. So lets go back to school. Am I serious? Yes, I am.
I have three teenage girls, one in college, one starting college and one in high school. Then I have … (4 comments)
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georgia: The Housing Bubble. It Could Get a Lot Worse. - 02/23/07 02:53 PM
Do you think the housing slump has hit bottom and things are picking up? The worse might be yet to come. It's sometimes hard to get a really good analysis from general newspaper or magazine stories. They usually have an agenda and they need to write what sells. I never put … (6 comments)
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georgia: Qualifying For a Home Loan * Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification * - 02/22/07 11:56 AM
Qualifying For a Home Loan * Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification *
The first step with your new home mortgage is to determine how much house one can afford. If you can only afford a $1000 dollar monthly payment, I wound not recommend to purchase a $250,000 home. The exception maybe if you are … (0 comments)
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georgia: Best Referrals are at Closings… - 02/20/07 11:48 PM
It seems more & more real estate agents I work with, they seem to say the same issue about their closings - THE LOAN OFFICER IS NEVER PRESENT. Some of the agents I work with have their own in-house mortgage person, nevertheless, they do not return phone calls let alone show up at … (3 comments)
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georgia: The Villages at Godley Station - 02/20/07 11:18 PM
The Villages at Godley Station is not just a single subdivision. It is a community of subdivisions that have something to offer everyone. The homes are priced from the 130's to the 300's. There are several areas to choose from such as: The Arbors, Copper Village, and The Retreat.
Not only … (0 comments)
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georgia: When Did Common Sense go out the window? Or are Realtors Exempt? - 02/18/07 02:17 PM
When did common sense remove itself from selling real estate? I ask this rhetorical question as the result of my experiences yesterday and again today. With the flu going around several of my agents are laid up and unable to show their listings. So being we are a small Brokerage, it … (2 comments)
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georgia: Atlanta in the Movies - 02/17/07 11:02 PM
Based on the title of this post I know you are all wondering what does this have to do with Real Estate. Well, I haven't quite figured out yet, but by the time I finish writing I am sure I will tie it all in.
I went to the movies yesterday … (7 comments)
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georgia: Ellenwood: The City That May Never Have Been - 02/17/07 10:31 PM
To our knowledge, Ellenwood was never a proper city. It is located east of Interstate 675 in unincorporated Clayton County.
The old downtown area is just southeast of the intersection of Ellenwood Road (Forest Parkway) and Panola Road. Only a few old downtown buildings remain.
Ellenwood was a railroad town. Back in the … (0 comments)
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georgia: Team Selling Concept - 02/16/07 09:50 AM
Recently a concept and a new local company entered this highly competitive market here in Coastal Georgia. Although I will not identify them by name I'll simply call it "Team X" I will explain the concept as best as I understand it. The reasons I am doing so are two fold. … (14 comments)
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georgia: Whatever Happened to Good Phone Etiquette? - 02/14/07 09:03 AM
Whatever happened to good telephone etiquette? I guess I am a bit red in the face over the fact that over the past several days I have received multiple phone calls on my service and live in which the caller did one of several things which I consider poor telephone etiquette. … (3 comments)
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georgia: Buyers Beware! You Can Lose Much More Than Your Earnest Money - 02/14/07 07:48 AM
Sometimes buyers get the mistaken impression that if they decide to back out of a contract, that the most they can lose is their earnest money. I think some agents are under this impression also. Our Georgia contracts state:
Earnest money...which if accepted and deposited by Seller, shall constitute liquidated damages in … (29 comments)
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georgia: 2007 GAR Purchase and Sale Agreement - 02/12/07 07:02 PM
In reading and re-reading the new Purchase and Sale Agreement, I just want to clarify a point that was previously posted in terms of the financing contingency. There has been no change in the form regarding a Buyer losing his/her earnest money if the Buyer finds out that a property doesn't appraise. … (0 comments)
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georgia: Conley Georgia, Nowhere is a Great Place to Be: - 02/11/07 09:55 AM
Where's Conley? Conley, Georgia is in northeast Clayton County, bordering both Dekalb County to the north and Henry County to the east. It is a Zip Code, not an actual city.
At some point in the past there was a Conley, or at least a family of Conley's living in the area. … (0 comments)
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georgia: The Community of Rex, Georgia - 02/10/07 10:09 PM
There is no longer a City of Rex, Georgia.
The community of Rex is located just east of Highway 42. It is the home of Rex Mill, a historic grain mill sitting along the banks of Big Cotton Indian Creek. Although the mill has not functioned for decades, many long term residents … (0 comments)
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georgia: Clayton County, Georga. South Metro Atlanta's Transportation Hub - 02/10/07 11:49 AM
Georgia. Clayton county is a suburban county bordering the south side of the City of Atlanta, Georgia.
Named in honor of Augustine Smith Clayton, judge and U.S. Representative, Clayton County was formed on November 30th, 1858 from parts of Fayette and Henry Counties.
Clayton County was the site of several battles and heavy … (0 comments)
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georgia: Lovejoy, Georgia - 02/10/07 11:16 AM
The Subject Property is located in the Corporate Limits of the City of Lovejoy, Georgia. Lovejoy is a small city with a population of less than 800 people, but which has a large and increasing surrounding population. Lovejoy's population is very much restricted by its small corporate limits.
Lovejoy originally developed beside … (0 comments)
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georgia: A Little About Riverdale, Georgia - 02/10/07 11:08 AM
Riverdale is situated in mid- western Clayton County, Georgia. Its boundaries pretty well parallel Georgia Highway 85 in a north to south direction. At one time, a rail road track ran north to south through Riverdale generally along the current path of Georgia Highway 85. It is along this track that … (0 comments)
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georgia: The City of Forest Park - 02/09/07 03:47 PM
The City of Forest Park, Ga. Forest Park is situated against the northernmost boundaries of Clayton County. It shares borders with the City of Atlanta to the north, the City of Lake City to the east, and the City of Morrow to the east and south.
At one time, Forest Park was … (0 comments)
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georgia: About Lake City, Georgia - 02/09/07 03:26 PM
The City of Lake City is situated about 11 miles south of the state capital of Georgia. in northern Clayton County, Lake City lies between the cities of Forest Park and Morrow. The city was formed in the 1950's to prevent annexation of the land into Forest Park or Morrow.
Lake city … (0 comments)
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georgia: Short History of the City of Morrow - 02/08/07 07:49 PM
The City of Morrow began as Morrow Station, a stop of the train line between the City of Atlanta (Fulton County) and the City of Jonesboro (Clayton County) back in 1846. The station, and later the city, was named after Radford E. Morrow, the owner of a plantation totaling in excess … (0 comments)
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georgia: 2007 GAR Purchase and Sale Agreement - 02/08/07 11:38 AM
I recently completed the Georgia Contracts - 2007 online course and found it to be very informative and helpful, especially since there are some major changes over years past. If you are planning on using the 2007 GAR Purchase and Sale Agreement and haven't already had coursework offered at your office, I … (0 comments)
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georgia: Do Banks Really Want to Sell Their REO Homes? - 02/08/07 06:31 AM
Many buyers are looking for a deal. Georgia is third in the nation in foreclosures so you would think that banks would do their best to get their REO homes sold. You would also think that banks would demand the best services from real estate agents in order to maximize the amount they can … (46 comments)
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georgia: 2 New Patio Homes in Sea Palms on St. Simons - 02/04/07 09:22 AM
We've just listed two new custom Patio homes built by St. Simons Builders, Inc. Priced at $399,000 they feature stucco exteriors, 10 foot ceilings, open floor plan, custom trim, molding, and cabinets, single and double-sided fireplaces, granite slab tops kitchen, marble tops in master bath, ceiling fans, large screened porch. 2,300+ heated … (0 comments)
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georgia: Crazy Taxing Schemes Have Affected the History of Architecture - 02/01/07 10:07 PM
I've always wondered how something as ugly as the mansard roof could have come into style. Maybe I'm being a bit too harsh. There are some nice looking mansard roofs but when the stlye is done on an inexpensive home many times it is just flat out ugly.
Like many things, … (2 comments)
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georgia: Woodstock Georgia School Information - 02/01/07 07:36 PM
For more information visit my website for more Woodstock School info
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georgia: Condo Buyers Beware. There Could be a Lurking Assessment - 02/01/07 06:55 PM
I usually don't list or sell many condos and I'm so glad that I don't. I've had a few condo listing experiences that really have made be think hard about ever buying a condo. Huge special assessments could be lurking in the wings with no readily available way to know about them, … (34 comments)
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georgia: Thank Goodness Georgia Doesn't Allow Stating Square Feet - 01/31/07 10:34 PM
One of the most often asked question I get is "How many square feet does this home have?" The second most often asked question, especially from Californians, is "Why doesn't Georgia allow the square footage to be stated?"
While doing a CMA for a buyer today I experienced a big reason for … (7 comments)
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georgia: New Purchase and Sales Agreement in GA - 01/30/07 09:31 PM
Well, I wrote my first contract using the new purchase and sales agreement we have in Georgia. Of course there's been a lot of hoopla about this. Just a few days ago here on AR there was a "heated" exchange between someone in the mortgage business and a real estate agent. I … (5 comments)
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georgia: Saint Simons Residential Property - 01/29/07 10:18 AM
I haven't posted this type of message befroe but this is such a great opportunity I thought I would. I've a 2.5 acre piece of property that has been zoned R-6 with all the infrastructure done and up to the property. It has been approved for 10 lots. It is located on … (0 comments)
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georgia: "Family REALTOR®" Could be Illegal According to the Fair Housing Act - 01/26/07 12:12 PM
Today in my broker's prelicense training we studied the Fair Housing Act. I never had thought that advertising the fact that one is a "family REALTOR®" could get oneself into trouble. There are several protected groups that the law prohibits anyone selling real estate from discriminating against. This means that you can't show any … (7 comments)
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georgia: Woodstock Georgia Homes For Sale - Woodstock Georgia Real Estate - 01/24/07 07:34 AM
The Woodstock Georgia Real Estate Market is going strong through the winter months. If looking for a home in this wonderful town, please check out this valuable information. On this Woodstock Real Estate information page, you can search school information, search homes by subdivision, and learn about local culture and history. … (0 comments)
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georgia: Search Canton Real Estate - Canton Georgia Homes for Sale - 01/23/07 08:55 PM
Looking to relocate to Canton, Georgia? The Canton Georgia Real Estate market is hotter than ever. Click on the links to view subdivision, school information, local history and more.
Canton Homes For Sale
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georgia: The Farm - 01/22/07 12:57 PM
Continuing East on Jimmy Deloach past the Hunt Club, will take you to the Farm being built by D.R. Horton on your left. The Farm is a gated community that was built around Morgan Lake, a 60 acre lake.
They have 20 floor plans to choose from including plans for their … (0 comments)
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georgia: The Hunt Club - 01/22/07 12:41 PM
If you have driven along Jimmy Deloach Parkway in the past couple of months, I am sure you have seen all the new construction going up. But looks can sometime be deceiving. Starting on Jimmy Deloach from Highway 80/26 west, the first subdivsion you will run into is the Hunt Club … (0 comments)
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georgia: Did We PRice Ourselves out of the American Dream - 01/22/07 08:56 AM
I received a comment the other day about one of my posts related to "affordable Housing". The comment basically said that perhaps we have upgraded our affordable housing and expectations right out of the market. The more I reflected on this comment the more I realize that is probably what we … (3 comments)
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georgia: Some Georgia trivia - 01/20/07 08:44 AM
It seems you never know what you'll find when you look through historical records at the State archives these days
On Wednesday, Gregory Jarrell, an archivist, found what was indeed an important and forgotten piece of Georgia's history. Apparently, Mr. Jarrell was looking at some microfilm when he saw the date March … (3 comments)
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georgia: Real Estate Investor QuickStart Workshop - 01/17/07 12:33 PM
Okay - most of the smoke has cleared. The wildfire investor is out of play and you and I can get back to serious, honest, real estate investing. Whether you are a seasoned investor or you are just thinking about investing in real estate you should attend this small audience workshop. … (0 comments)
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georgia: Rainy Days Make for Great House Hunting - 01/15/07 10:28 AM
Serious buyers shouldn't let a little rain(or even a lot of rain) stop them from looking at homes. What a great opportunity to observe if there are any problems with water management.
Many times I'll find homes with wet basements when looking at homes in the middle of a storm. It's easy … (7 comments)
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georgia: About Pooler, Georgia - 01/11/07 06:10 PM
Pooler is a growing, historic town that is close to Historic Savannah, the beaches (both Tybee and Hilton Head), and the interstate. Pooler got it's name after the first railroad station west of Savannah in 1838. The station was named after Robert William Pooler.
In 1864, General William Tecumseh Sherman and … (0 comments)
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georgia: Field's Pond Subdivision in Forsyth County, Georgia - 01/09/07 09:43 AM
Start the new year off right, contact the Georgia Real Estate Specialists!
I've recently had the pleasure of bringing some buyer clients to a great subdivision in Forsyth County, GA over the past weekend. My clients are moving to North Georgia from Jacksonville, FL and were amazed at the quality of the … (0 comments)
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georgia: ...rainy day in Georgia - 01/07/07 11:30 AM
Hi and Happy New Year to all.
I'm having a lazy day and am thinking about what I hope to achieve in 2007. I am losing the first 2 months of the year as I recover from back surgery (more time to type - lol) and I still intend to have my … (4 comments)
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georgia: Active Rain Member, On The Move! - 01/05/07 07:41 PM
The Mortgage Diva: On the Move!
Carla M. Barnes: On The Move!by Fran BriggsIn a fast-moving industry filled where competition is often fierce, loan officer extraordinare, Carla M. Barnes has become a high-profile trailblazer on unchartered territory. Along the way, she is becoming a leading voice on the important aspects of mortgage … (0 comments)
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georgia: "Full Service" or Getting the Job Done? I Chose the Latter. - 01/05/07 09:28 AM
Have you ever had a person that is really good at what they do but every interaction with them takes much longer than necessary? A simple one minute telephone call turns into a half hour conversation because they just go on and on. I'm all for being friendly and polite but … (30 comments)
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georgia: 60% of Contracts Completed by Agents Are Unenforceable - 01/04/07 10:20 PM
I love going to continueing education courses that go over the purchase and sale agreement in detail. There have been some major changes to our contracts in Georgia so everyone is trying to get up to speed as quickly as possible.
The biggest thing I learned, or what I was reminded of, had … (46 comments)
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georgia: New Georgia Contracts. Lenders Will Need to be Quicker - 01/04/07 09:44 PM
This year the Georgia Association of Realtors has made some really significant changes to their contract. I plan on writing a series of posts on the more significant items.
The biggest thing that I see, and I really like it, is the Financing Contingency Period. It used to be that the financing … (6 comments)
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georgia: Equestrian Friendly Alpharetta, Georgia - Wills Park - 01/03/07 12:46 PM
Wills Park Equestrian Center is located on 50 rolling acres of fields and woods. There are eight shed row type barns with covered aisle ways, nestled in amongst the trees with a total of 298 stalls. The covered ring is 150 by 350 feet housing its own show office, announcers booth, … (1 comments)
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georgia: The REALTOR® Designation. It Sets an Agent Apart - 01/02/07 11:14 PM
Article two of the REALTORS® *code of ethics states that REALTORS® shall avoid exaggeration, misrepresentation, or concealment of pertinent facts relating to the property or the transaction. I'd like to take that thinking a little futher and allow my readers to know exactly what it took for me to earn the designation … (4 comments)
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georgia: A Holiday Experience - 12/30/06 07:40 AM
Talk about being in the right place at the right time... or is it just serendipitous luck that leads to this making silk out of a sow's ear? Yesterday we were returning from a weeks respite in Myrtle Beach SC. You know how it goes. Visit the children during Christmas. Well, … (2 comments)
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georgia: Great Wide Angle Digital Camera. Thanks Jeff Turner - 12/29/06 05:05 PM
About a month ago I read a post by Jeff Turner about a wide angle digital camera by Kodak. My wife wanted a digital camera for Christmas so I thought it might be a good opportunity to test it out.
It is very, very nice. My daughter also got a camera but … (2 comments)
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georgia: Cherokee County Year 2006 in Review - Cherokee Ledger News - 12/28/06 12:12 PM
Cherokee County Georgia Real Estate
Real estate developers are scheduled to complete the purchase of 625 acres that will become the Bluffs of Technology Park by Feb. 24, officials say. A top official of the office park developer under contract to buy the property in North Canton said plans call for a … (0 comments)
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georgia: 15 Benefits of working with a Buyer's Representative - 12/28/06 11:42 AM
1. Locating suitable properties. 2. Previewing properties. 3. Verifying the properties' condition. 4. Suggesting necessary inspections by experts. 5. Helping buyers determine what they can afford.6. Verifying property taxes and utilities.7. Verifying the value of the property. 8. Advising clients on structuring an offer.9. Presenting the offer to the sellers' representative. … (0 comments)
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georgia: Let me be Your REALTOR for Life, Not Just One Transaction!! - 12/27/06 08:42 PM
Hi, Allow me to introduce myself to you!
My name is Dagmar Sands. I am the owner/broker of my own company called Real Estate International, Inc. which I opened in 1985 in Atlanta, GA, USA. I like to think that my company is UNIQUE and that my team of agents go … (0 comments)
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georgia: News and Media Resorces for Real Estate Agents - 12/27/06 07:46 PM
Broker-Agent Magazine - Trade publication for residential real estate professionals.
Broker's Insider - Newsletters, books, and resources to help owners and managers of residential agencies. Including information on recruiting and hiring agents, compensation, marketing, technology and regulations.
The Builders Business News - News service for the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and … (6 comments)
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georgia: Quick facts about Roswell, Georgia - 12/27/06 07:16 PM
The City of Roswell was founded by Roswell King who came from St. Simons Island, GA in 1836. He established the Roswell Manufacturing Company. He built a mill to harness the power of the local rivers to make textiles. Roswell was incorporated, officially became a city, on February 16, 1854. Union … (0 comments)
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