Atlanta saw tremendous growth from 2000-2010, the growth patterns spread in all directions as there are no natural boundaries here. Coming out of the funk, Atlanta is again poised for a renewed growth spurt according to research completed by Pitney Bowes. Atlanta is right behind Houston for expec
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11/29/2012
Does being accurate matter in this business? Does data matter? Apparently not, as many listing agents seem either ignorant of it or to simply choose to ignore it. How does an agent, knowing data exists that completely undermines the list price, not disclose this to a seller? Two weeks ago, a new
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11/28/2012
Appraisals continue to be a potential issue with every contract; we expect this to worsen come the spring ’13 market. What if agents and sellers calmly considered options before problems arose; took a step back to think ahead? What if instead of trying to fight a losing battle after a contract is
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11/26/2012
The contantly changing real estate landscape reveals that more homes are becoming "multi-generational"; husband and wife with two kids and a dog are giving way to a different composition. The economy is largly the reason as the change in household composition continues. A Pew Research report earl
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11/26/2012
Many sellers and even agents are very casual when filling out the seller’s disclosure, rarely do issues arise. However, some seller’s “forget” to disclose things like insurance claims, homicides, termite issues, criminal activity, unpermitted work and more. It doesn’t matter when something occurr
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11/25/2012
In 7 seconds you’ll decide whether to continue reading this, if you want to open that listing, if my site is worthwhile or if you want to work with me. I'm going to to the same to you. Instead of seizing that moment, many agents fumble it away. According to the National Association of Realtors, a
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11/23/2012
In 7 seconds you’ll decide whether to continue reading this, if you want to open that listing, if my site is worthwhile or if you want to work with me. I'm going to to the same to you. Instead of seizing that moment, many agents fumble it away. According to the National Association of Realtors,
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11/21/2012
6136 Oakbury Lane, Suwanee, GA - $425,000 BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED AND DETAILED HOME. 4 SIDES BRICK, CUSTOM TRIM AND MILLWORK, BUILT-INS AND UPGRADES. CUL DE SAC LOT IN A COUNTRY CLUB COMMUNITY WITH SECURITY, GATED ENTRY, POOL, TENNIS, GOLF, CLUBHOUSE AND MORE. EXCEPTIONALLY MAINTAINED. ADDITIONAL
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11/12/2012
Strategic defaulters, beware. The feds are coming for you. And they are not happy. Not the FBI. The Office of the Inspector General at the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The OIG may not have the same fearsome “G-man” reputation as its better-known counterparts at the Federal Bureau of Investig
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11/05/2012
An Atlanta landlord that discovered 8 bags of meth in his rental home has been arrested - the LANDLORD. This after TENANTS were arrested after meth was found in their car. He provided ICE with information and has been cleared by them - but not the county police. So do we need a genius to think ab
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11/01/2012