real estate: Atlanta Home Sale Trends For October Home Sales - Real Estate Report - 11/23/09 10:39 PM
The most recent Atlanta home sales statistics were just released this evening from our primary MLS - First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)!  Yes sales are up from October of last year 7.9%.  That is a great thing, but in the big picture there are many components.  If we compare October Atlanta … (4 comments)

real estate: Finally Atlanta Home Sales are Up! - 11/23/09 10:08 PM
Interested in Atlanta real estate trends?  The most recent Atlanta metro area statistics were just released today  from our primary MLs system First Multiple Listing service.  In October  2009 there were 4,532 closings for all single family.  This is good news for Atlanta homes sales to have a 10.3% increase over October 2008.  There … (4 comments)

real estate: Signs Real Estate is in Trouble! - 11/22/09 04:38 PM
Signs real estate is in trouble:  You won't take a listing unless it is a minimum 2 year period. You're finding that 2 years is not long enough listing period to sell a home. Carry price reduction forms in your car for your listings has become a normal part of your … (142 comments)

real estate: Do You Remember When in Real Estate? - 11/20/09 09:09 AM
A lot of folks in real estate today complain bitterly how hard things are today.  Yes there is a lot of change, and both real estate agents and companies are going out of business.  In that sense real estate is not different than it was years ago.  Today we have incredible mortgage rates, yet agents want … (28 comments)

real estate: Marketing Atlanta Real Estate – An Insight to a Generational Gap. - 11/16/09 10:21 AM
No matter how much hype we have in Atlanta Real Estate about the buyers in the current market, one thing everyone is in agreement on is that the largest percentage of Atlanta Real Estate sales is still going to the first time homebuyers.  This is the generation of current home buyers that instead … (16 comments)

real estate: REAL ESTATE BAR CAMP RDU - Friday, November 6, 2009 Cary NC - 10/31/09 03:10 PM
Just a note that I am looking forward to attending and speaking at the Real Estate bar Camp RDU in Cary NC this coming Friday November 6, 2009.  I feel honored to have been asked to share as a Thought Leader!  This will be a great opportunity to meet so many … (26 comments)

real estate: Finally A Funny Real Estate Video - 10/25/09 07:57 PM
I just saw this video this evening and it took me totally off guard and I had a fit of laughter. I just had to share this.  Let me know what you think! Personally I think we all need to have a good laugh these days. Will Farrell is such a … (10 comments)

real estate: Georgia Unemployment Rises to 10.5% - 10/22/09 05:21 PM
Georgia Department of Labor just released the most recent Georgia unemployment statistics today.  It confirms that Georgia is losing jobs at a much quicker rate than the rest of the nation.  The metro Atlanta unemployment rate now stands at 10.5% up from a revised 10.3% in August.  Atlanta metro job losses are … (19 comments)

real estate: Breaking the Use of Real Estate Cliche Slogans! - 10/18/09 11:26 PM
When marketing a home in real estate sometimes we are off our mark, and fall short in employing the best catch words and phrases.  At one time or another all of our minds go blank. Don't deny it, we've all been there.   We sit down to write an MLS description, a classified … (67 comments)

real estate: The Best Way to Find Atlanta Real Estate and Atlanta Homes for Sale - 10/15/09 09:29 PM
Looking for Atlanta homes for sale or Atlanta real estate? For almost 12 years now Atlanta home buyers and Atlanta home sellers have found their Atlanta real estate dream come true on Atlanta's best real estate site http://www.atlantabesthomes.com/.  On our Atlanta real estate website, find Atlanta homes for sale, Atlanta condos, town homes, lofts, new … (6 comments)

real estate: Taking Advantage of the Slow Time - Finishing Up Real Estate Continuing Ed Courses! - 10/07/09 10:29 AM
I am not saying it SLOW, but rather this down time is an opportunity to finish up my continuing education CE courses for all the states I am currently licensed in real estate.  I am licensed in GA, VA, and MD.  The problem is that each state has their own requirements … (24 comments)

real estate: Have We Hit Bottom Yet? - 10/04/09 09:35 AM
Many in real estate are reluctant to call the bottom.  A few quick clicks up in any recent statistics with any positive news... seems the be held up as a sign that things have turned around and things will soon be OK. However the news and statistics these days are like a … (45 comments)

real estate: What's Taking Place in Your Market...YADA YADA? - 09/16/09 09:36 AM
It has been said that in the Atlanta real estate market, September and October are great times to take a good cruise or a vacation.  I must say that I agree!  The phones do not ring too much once the kiddies are back in school.  This year in Atlanta seems no different.  … (20 comments)

real estate: Cumming GA Homes │ Cumming GA Sought After Neighborhoods - Cumming GA Homes for Sale - 08/31/09 09:11 PM
Selling Your Home in Cumming Georgia Buying A Home in Cumming Georgia … (0 comments)

real estate: Atlanta Real Estate Sales Atlanta Home Sales - July 2009 Update - 08/27/09 10:05 AM
Atlanta Real Estate Statistics - July 2009
The most recent Atlanta real estate statistics were just released this week by our primary Multiple Listing Service FMLS.  For July single family detached metro area Atlanta homes for sale,  there were 4,325 Atlanta homes sales with an average sales price of $218,840  with … (18 comments)

real estate: A Real Estate Eye Opener! - 08/24/09 09:11 AM
Many of you know the secret to my success in Atlanta real estate is the web.  My business have been Internet based now for over 12 years.  I am a national speaker and trainer on Internet market and the fundamentals of SEO, and I understand how to get to the top, … (14 comments)

real estate: Duluth Georgia Homes | Duluth GA Single Family Homes Real Estate Update August 24, 2009 - 08/23/09 11:23 PM
Duluth GA Homes For Sale - Duluth Georgia Real Estate Market at A Glance
Duluth GA is located in Gwinnett County Georgia and is easily accessible via I-85, Peachtree industrial Blvd, Buford Highway and Highway 120.  It is a most sought after area to live in close in Gwinnett … (0 comments)

real estate: Is It An August Thing? - 08/20/09 03:02 PM
Is it just me or has activity here in Active Rain slowed this month?  Since I can no longer see how many are online...I am forced to second guess the AR participation here.  I see great post sitting with few or no comments, and in some AR groups there doesn't seem to be … (25 comments)

real estate: Do Real Estate Agents Send the Wrong Message? - 08/07/09 08:42 AM
Do Real Estate Agents Send the Wrong Message?
I was once cut off by a Realtor that was easily identified by her bumper stickers, magnetic ads and car wrappings. I even wrote a Blog when it happened… I guess she was in a rush and on her cell 4phone … (46 comments)

real estate: The Listing Agent is On Vacation! - 07/26/09 07:04 PM
In all the years I've sold Atlanta real estate I've found nothing is more chilling than to call for information on a listing and not being able to contact the listing agent for more information about a property. It is occuring more than ever in this current real estate market, … (32 comments)

 
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