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By Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com, Associate Broker
(Harry Norman, REALTORS® )
 Discover the enchanting allure of Reverie on Cumberland Atlanta, an exquisite housing development nestled in the heart of Vinings, GA. With an impressive collection of 246 residences, including townhomes and lofts, this vibrant community promises a harmonious blend of urban convenience and suburban serenity. Situated just two miles from SunTrust Park, residents enjoy seamless access to entertainment options, while an abundance of shops and dining establishments lie within easy walking distance. Embrace the opportunity to call Reverie on Cumberland home, where unparalleled amenities and a prime location converge to offer an unparalleled living experience. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your ideal townhome – sign up for a complimentary account today to receive personalized email ...
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By Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com, Associate Broker
(Harry Norman, REALTORS® )
Graydon Buckhead Premier Residence, an exquisite oasis in the heart of Buckhead, offering a timeless blend of modern luxury and classic charm. Constructed in 2002, this 22-story tower seamlessly integrates into its historic surroundings, providing 45 exclusive residences in a boutique and private setting. Buckhead’s lifestyle takes on a unique flavor at Graydon, where tranquility meets sophistication. Discover a secluded retreat among the trees, far removed from the city’s hustle. The Graydon embodies 21st-century living with a nod to the elegance of a bygone era. The tower, harmonizing with its historic context, stands just a short distance from Buckhead’s renowned restaurants and boutiques, offering a distinctive residential experience. The Graydon continues the traditions of its icon...
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By Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com, Associate Broker
(Harry Norman, REALTORS® )
 Nestled in the coveted heart of Vinings, Cobb County, Highlands at Vinings emerges as a premier townhome enclave, epitomizing luxury living in Atlanta, GA. With a limited collection of just 31 units, this gated community offers an exclusive retreat for discerning homeowners. Each residence boasts expansive four-story layouts, complete with private elevators for seamless access between floors, while private rooftop terraces afford breathtaking views of the Atlanta skyline and Buckhead. Impeccably designed with upscale finishes, including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, quartz counters, and spa-like primary baths, these homes redefine modern sophistication. Highlands at Vinings caters to both convenience and indulgence, with its strategic location near The Battery Atlanta, Vinings Jubilee,...
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By Jim Crawford, Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA
(Long & Foster)
Home Sellers Falsely Believe They Know Better! There are always choices in life and solutions to almost every problem or situation…unless the door to dialogue and reason are closed by those we hope to enlighten.  As real estate agents, and brokers we do not own the goods we buy or sell.  The nature of brokerage is that market for a fee the goods of others.  Upon a successful completion of that agency we are paid.  We earn our compensation when as agents of the seller we successfully sell those properties entrusted to us. There are many factors that precede a sale, and most of this is dialogue.  As real estate agents, we inform our clients of many things.  The prices of recently sold homes, current competition, market activity, mortgage rates etc.  Anyone that has worked real estate for ...
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By Alf Gizzo
(Transitional Housing Advisors)
Quick and easy ROI Calculator. Atlanta, GA Here is a quick and simple way to calculate how much you could earn using our system of renting out individual rooms in transitional housing. $450 a month for private bedrooms and $750 a month for the shared ones (12x12 or larger). Just add it up in your head, and then subtrack your operating expenses; e.g., mortgage payment, insurance, taxes (PITI) and utilities, Viola, there’s your net income, and on the average probably around $1,000 a month. One of our most recent students just opened a 4 bedroom, split level, single family residence (SFR) in a nice working class area on January 11th. Two rooms are renting out as privates for $450 a month, and two larger bedrooms will be rented out as semi-private rooms for $750 a month. Semi-private rooms ...
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By Machelle Redmond
(Redmond Law, LLC)
By now, we all know that FHA certainly needs to address risk and strengthen their finances.  We would be remiss to forget about all the defaults that are simultaneously occurring as you, the seasoned professional, are out there getting your qualified and responsible borrowers into new FHA loans. To address the agency's need to strengthen their capital reserves and better position them for risk, FHA announced their policy changes would include: Raising the up-front MIP to 2.25% from its current 1.75% Reducing allowable seller concessions from 6% to 3% Updating the combination of FICO scores and down payments for new borrowers Let's take a look at how this may impact your average borrower.... On a $300,000 home the upfront MIP will be $5250 at the current 1.75% rate.  When the flowers sta...
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By Peter Olsen, Rent To Own Homes, LLC
(Rent To Own Homes, LLC)
  Rent To Own! 50% rent credit! 3 bedroom 2.5 bath, 1800 sq foot home in beautiful Atlanta, GA!!! The home is all on 1 level and has been remodeled! There is gas heat, a bonus studio space, gas stove and the home is only 3 blocks away from Christian Park. It is also walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores! Rent is $1350 per month and first months rent and money down required to move in. Please contact us at  406-250-9553  406-250-9553 with any questions.  Until next time.... Pete Olsen Rent To Own Homes, LLC www.50statesrent2own.com www.activerain.com/blogs/peteolsen01  
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By Jim Crawford, Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA
(Long & Foster)
The most recent sales numbers for Atlanta real estate for December 2009 were just released this weekend from our MLS.  I thought I would share them with you, and in subsequent blogs try to make some sense out of them for a perspective. DETACHED HOMES 3,357 Single family detached Atlanta homes closed in December 2009 $202,135 was the average sale price for single family detached Atlanta homes in December 2009 ========================================================================= ATTACHED HOMES 622 single family attached Atlanta Townhomes / Condos closed in December 2009 $155,819 was the average sale price for single family attached Atlanta Townhomes / Condos in December 2009.
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By Michelle Francis, Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease
(Tim Francis Realty LLC)
Sound Investment - Are you Singing in the RAIN? I am very excited to add my first video link in a blog post. I wanted to share a great a cappella singing group named Sound Investment! I do know how to handle Sound Investments in Atlanta Real Estate, but for your sake, don't ask me to sing. We have always enjoyed when we get a chance to see Sound Investment around Atlanta. They are comprised of doctors, attorneys, businessmen, and more who enjoy singing as one of their lifetime passions. We hope to have them at our Tim Francis Realty customer appreciation celebration this year. Enjoy! (Oh, yeah, and there's a contest going on, so vote, too, if you enjoy them!)
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By Alf Gizzo
(Transitional Housing Advisors)
Rental Property Cash Flow Wizards meetup. Atlanta, GA A group of alternative housing property owners got together recently at a local area pub to discuss a range of common issues. They were anxious to re-confirm a collaborative coalition rather than a competitive one. There is such a need for this type of work and everyone brought important questions and answers to the get together. The group was made up of of experienced landlords and others that were just opening up. It was a great sharing of ideas, solutions, and experience. Items discussed were; the state's early release program, vouchers to property owners that pay for up to two months rent, newly discovered tenant referral sources, a free bicycle program, and a group promotion initiative. Everyone is doing so well. One landlord co...
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By Jim Crawford, Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA
(Long & Foster)
Agents Must Avoid Becoming Emotionally Involved in the Deal. I think one of the least talked about things in real estate, yet it’s probably one of the more common occurrences are agents that become emotionally involved in the deal.  In their own zeal to assist the buyer or sellers - the agent starts to act as if the property or equity is their own.  It isn't! If an offer is made on a property that is not full price, all too often the listing agents go postal. On the other hand, buyer’s agents often insult the listing agents and the listed home in a foolish attempt to get the deal on their client’s terms.  My own thoughts are if the home is that bad, why did you write an offer on it?  That is not a good way to negotiate, and actions like these will be perceived as unprofessional and host...
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By Thom Abbott, Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale
(MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living)
Ok, you all know me well enough NOT to ever be speechless! Keep your fingers crossed that the real estate gods (or whomever you want to refer to) will send me to the closing table enough this spring to get my good friend, Wilma The Wildcat back on the street. I mean really, is that not a striking example of what Detroit could produce back in the good old days?
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By Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School, Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor
(Rowlett Real Estate School)
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By Matt Listro, Your Credit Repair Expert
(National Credit Fixers - Matt Listro)
Credit Repair in Georgia National Credit Fixers: 330 Roberts Street Suite 402 East Hartford CT 06108 phone: 860-282-6181. National Credit Fixers boasts of 13 years experience repairing low FICO scores. Whether your credit has been damaged by a foreclosure, bankruptcy, slow credit, collections, judgments, repossessions, etc. we can help. We are the experts in credit restoration and credit repair. We have helped numerous residents of Georgia experts in Georgia Repair. When applying for a mortgage or any other type of loan or credit card, your credit score is what determines your interest rate. It can also dictate how much money you would have to pay down to get a mortgage. Since most consumers don't have the time to write letters to the credit agencies we do all of the work for you.  If y...
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By Winter Baserva, Realtor -Homes For Sale, Atlanta, GA
(Seasons Realty Group of Atlanta Communities)
How to Live Intown In Atlanta Without Paying Top Dollar??? I'm often approached by buyers who want "screaming good deals" within the Atlanta "intown" limits. My first question to them is "How would you know a good deal if you saw one?" Because whether you realize it or not, we ALL have a different idea for what a good deal would be. Most respond with a price-per-square-foot amount they have in their head or what the price of the home is vs. what its listed for in the county records seem to be the two most common responses. The funny thing is that most people don't realize how little the tax records factor into the TRUE value of the home and the bottom line is you WANT that number to be low, so you aren't paying more taxes. However, I digress. So, once I have the "good deal" definition f...
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By Thom Abbott, Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale
(MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living)
You know how some days your feet just hit the floor, and you are ready to jam? Nothing special, just a great feeling? You know you are going to be productive. It's going to rain, so you'll get more work done ('cuz you won't want to be outside.) You almost feel electric! And it's not because you have already had to much coffee.....LOL! Let's face it, times are tough. Period. I'm sure there might be a movie star, or two, or twenty that are not feeling to much pain right now. There could be a movie director with a state-of-the-art 3D movie out that may not be feeling to much pain. But there are plenty others that are. In varying degrees from tragedy to a tough real estate market. But you know what? One day, I know I'll be able to look back and laugh on these times and how they affected my ...
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By Sally English, Sally English Atlanta Real Estate Agent
(The English Team)
Negotiating the Purchase Offer: Price Does Matter The offer came in.  You are jumping up and down celebrating the sale of your home.  The first thing you look for in all the legal mumbo jumbo is the line that specifies the offer price.  You find the line with the price.  The offer is...............low.  Real low.  Lower than any sales price you ever considered for your home. How could they offer such a pitiful price! That is a lowball offer!  They are bottom fishing! That is an insulting offer. We paid more than that when we bought the house ten years ago. The tax appraisal is higher than that offer. There is no way I would even consider working with these idiots. These people are wasting my time.  I am not even going to make a counteroffer. Those mother*^&#%@*$!% These and many more co...
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By Karen Dembsky, Atlanta Home Staging
(Peachtree Home Staging LLC, Home Staging in Atlanta, GA)
Another In-Town Atlanta home, home staged by Peachtree Home Staging SOLD! This new construction builders home was on the market for OVER A YEAR!   Yes, over one year on the market! Although I wish everyone would plan ahead and stage their home prior to listing . . . I get positively challenged by that telephone call inquiring about staging a vacant home that isn't selling.  I am so confident that Peachtree Home Staging can make a difference! We staged this vacant home mid November before Thanksgiving.  It was off the market right after the new year with the proud new home owner moving in this past weekend.   Wow -- 45 days is a huge improvement over 365, don't ya think?  I truly love the power of presentation (A.K.A. -- Home Staging) that helps vacant homes sell!    
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By Sally English, Sally English Atlanta Real Estate Agent
(The English Team)
SELLERS DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS A Win – Win Document for Buyers and Sellers “Why do I need to fill out another form?” It’s a question I am often asked by sellers when they list their home for sell. An easy answer is “because you have to.” The real answer is: because you are protecting yourself against all kinds of problems down the road – problems that can pop up years after you have sold and closed your home. One of the first things we ask sellers to do is fill out a detailed Sellers Disclosure Form, provided by the Georgia Association of Realtors. A Sellers Disclosure Form is a document which details items that need to be repaired, material facts about the property, and other factual information which could negatively impact the financial value of the property. This is a binding legal d...
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By Tina McGee
(Intown Elite)
Whether it's environmental concerns, an interest in national energy independence, or just personal economic motivations, more and more home buyers are asking about "going green."  But in real estate, what does "going green" really mean?  There is talk of "green homes," but how do you know which homes are actually green? There are a number of local and national green building certification programs to help the home buyer make that determination, including EarthCraft House, Energy Star Homes, LEED for Homes and NAHB National Green Building Program.  For more information, our Atlanta Green real estate page gives an overview of each of these green building programs. But how does one put all this information to work in their home search?  Well, on most home search web sites, you're out of lu...
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By Vanessa Reilly, domoREALTY, Homes for Sale - Atlanta
(domoREALTY)
One of the real joys of the Holiday Season is the opportunity to say thank you - THANK YOU NORTHCREST!! Your support and encouragement has helped me sell 13 homes in our beautiful neighborhood this year, including our highest sale YEAR TO DATE: $305,000! While other parts of Atlanta and the country are going down in equity, I am happy to say that our little peace of heaven is holding it's ground. Have a Magical Holiday and a Happy New Years! If you are interested in obtaining more info on the coolest neighborhood in Atlanta please contact me today!! Or for a list of all available listings CLICK HERE.   Vanessa Reilly Atlanta Skyline Realty 404.556.1733 http://www.vanessareilly.com/   3271 Lynnray Lane Sold for $305,000   3398 Lori Lane Sold for $268,500   3625 Summitridge Sold for $280...
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By Vanessa Reilly, domoREALTY, Homes for Sale - Atlanta
(domoREALTY)
Looking for that extra pizzaz to go along with your geometric green and orange wallpaper you just put up in the bathroom?  Tired of those old micro-blinds from 1982? Never fear, I have the solution!! You NEED some Retro Barkcloth Fabric. Barkcloth is a textured cotton material that was popular in the 50's, 60's and early 70's. There are so many different prints to choose from your head will spin. So before you get too overwhelmed take a moment to look at the room you need to redecorate, close your eyes and think of the loudest, most vibrant colors that would put a smile on your pretty little face. Okay, now open your eyes and start shopping... Have fun! Here are a few links to some of my favorite places to find Barkcloth Fabric: J&O Fabrics Barkcloth Hawaii Full Swing Textiles
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By Kerry Lucasse, Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant
(eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group)
 Atlanta Real Estate - Kirkwood Atlanta homes for sale The 2009 Kirkwood real estate sales results are in!   As many homeowners across the Metro Atlanta area know, the last few years have been quite challenging for our local real estate market.  Thankfully, the popular intown Atlanta neighborhoods haven't been hit quite as hard.    THE NUMBERS AT A GLANCE...   2006 2007 2008 2009 # Homes Sold 176 152 147 129 Average List Price $260,722 $279,130 $248,029 $233,780 Average Sale Price $252,931 $271,446 $238,098 $222,198 % of List to Sale price 97.00% 97.20% 96.00% 95.40% # Days on Market 62 61 66 63 Information retrieved from First MLS (FMLS) on 01/04/2010 and is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. __________________________________________________________________________________...
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