Sally English Atlanta Real Estate Update

Georgia's Slow Economic Recovery to Continue Into 2010 and 2011 The University of Georgia's Terry School of Business announced on December 16, 2009 that Georgi's slow economic recovery will continue into 2010 and 2011.  "In fact, the recovery that began in June feels like anything but a rebound a...

Sign of the Times Have you noticed real estate directional signs have again taken over street corners.  I have a strong dislike for directional signs.  Yes, I have to use them just like everyone else.  My clients go ape if I don't put one up at their street entrance.  But what really gets my goat...

DeKalb County Special Tax Exemptions Available for Citizens Age 62 and Older Are you missing out on special tax exemptions that would lower your DeKalb County Tax bill?  If you are age 62 or older on January 1 you can file for a special tax exemption that will lower your tax bill.  You have to sh...

File for DeKalb County Homestead Exemption You can file for DeKalb County Homestead Exemption online or by printing a form and mailing it in. File for DeKalb County Homestead Exemption online:  GO HERE Download a form to File for DeKalb COunty Homestead Exemption: GO HERE  Deadline For Filing DeK...

Are You Paying Too Much DeKalb County Property TAX? Does the County tax appraiser think your home is worth more than it ought to be?  Tax appraisals are way behind the market place right now.  Turbulence in the Atlanta real estate market has lowered the market values of most homes by 5 to 20% in ...

Home Buyers Finding Huge Values in December Market We are just 11 days away from Christmas and I am working with a couple of home buyers who want to finalize contracts on home purchases before the end of the year.  Wow, the values are amazing for those who have the financial freedom to purchase a...

Atlanta Foreclosures Reach New Highs in December 2009 The 13 county metro Atlanta region had a record 10, 3410 foreclosure notices which set yet another new record. Gwinnett was the leader with 2.074 notices followed by Fulton (2,006), DeKalb (1,568), Cobb(1,203) and Clayton (856).   Atlanta Fore...

North Georgia Mountains                                                                                                                       The Appalachian Trail starts in Ceorgia and travels the ridges of the Apllachians all the way to Maine.  North Georgia mountains are heavily wooded and sce...

Atlanta Botanical Garden                                 Regular HoursTuesday - SundayApril - October, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.November - March, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Closed Mondays except for Monday holidays such as Labor Day and Memorial Day. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Tickets Admission...

Tucker Georgia Home For Sale Full Basement / Brick Ranch $169,900 ¨ 3 BEDROOMS.  1.5 BATHS. ¨ Tucker GA 30084 ¨ Full basement. ¨ Fenced back yard. ¨ Sun Room. ¨ FAMILY ROOM features a brick fireplace with floor to ceiling exposed brick  Raised brick hearth.  Gas logs.  Built in bookshelves to rig...