I read about the latest Case Schiller Index this morning, and there is really nothing there that I personally already do not know. No surprises. Home prices are pretty much in free fall from the bubble bursting. However, I am astounded at the list prices of some of the new listings coming on t
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03/31/2009
First of all I have to apologize for not posting anything sooner on REtech South 2009. It was held last weekend at Gwinnett Center in Atlanta, GA. I was pre occupied this week in organizing taxes and some real estate business. Although his was my first time attending REtech South will not be m
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03/28/2009
This is just a short note to all to let you know we are finally getting some long needed heavy rains here in the Atlanta area, and no one is complaining. We have had a drought here for so long that we just got use to the fact the lake levels were 18+ foot below normal. We could not water lawns,
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03/28/2009
The Omni National Bank of Atlanta was closed today as regulators took over the institution. It was the 21st bank failure this year (4 were in Georgia). Omni National Bank of Atlanta was ordered closed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the FDIC was named as receiver. The ban
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03/27/2009
I know the press is quoting residential resales are up, but not in my market. Compared to last February they are way off here in Atlanta. Residential construction permits are up, but did you know it is for apartment dwellings? It seems like the press is trying to perk us up with half truths al
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03/27/2009
For those considering selling their homes in Atlanta this spring, you may have your priorities set on dolling up or staging the inside, but you should not overlook the maintenance of the exterior of the home. After the winter it's advisable to look at the trim on your home. Winter rains and sno
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03/26/2009
Can you spell P-O-L-I-T-C-A-L--C-O-R-R-U-P-T-I-O-N? Whether or not we want to admit it, tough economic times are ahead. As taxpayers we will bear the brunt of all the bailouts, and those bailouts coming down the pike but not announced just yet. Before it is all over, we will tighten out belts s
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03/25/2009
Looking for home sales near Emory University? The Emory University area is a sought after community. Emory University in Atlanta has been long ranked as one of the best schools in the nation. Emory University is a private research university located in the city of Atlanta in unincorporated DeKal
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03/25/2009
There is something in the name "Toxic Assets" that does not sit well with me. First of all I don't think the words go well together. The word 'Toxic' in my books isn't an asset, and can never be. I equate ‘toxic' with beware, danger, fatal, to go near it is certain death! It is a loser, and t
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03/24/2009
Atlanta real estate statistics. The latest Atlanta real estate statistics were just released today by our primary Atlanta MLS (FMLS). These are the most recent sales figures for Atlanta homes and Atlanta real estate. They were released today Monday March 23, 2009. Average home prices, and sale
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03/23/2009
