Powder Springs, GA Real Estate News

By Bion Grady, Douglas County Real Estate Specialist
(Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors)
Powder Springs’s Memorial Day capped a weekend that had all the expected Mem Day activities—including the feeling that summer is close at hand. Actual summer may not arrive in Powder Springs until the summer solstice on Wednesday—but especially in years like this one, when Memorial Day is just a few days removed from the start of hurricane season (officially on Thursday), it clearly marks high time to check whether enough charcoal briquettes overwintered from last fall.You don’t have to have a primary or vacation home that might be affected by hurricanes to mark June 1 as the point in the year when summer weather makes news. The official start of hurricane season is said to be when mid-Atlantic storms usually begin to get going in earnest. Ninety-seven percent of Atlantic tropical cyclo...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
I have been telling my clients for a long time that there are 3 basic things that every listing should have. It needs to have multiple photos Its needs to have a virtual tour It needs to be in BOTH of the metro Atlanta MLS services (with correct information on the listings) So when I saw Lane Bailey's post - Survey of New Listings I had to check the details for my own area. Lane surveyed new listings for Lilburn Ga that were just listed in the last 30 days. Lane found that of homes listed in the last 30 days, only 14.7% HAD a virtual tour and 26.8% only had 0-1 picture.  He also broke it down further as to how many pictures each listing did have, but I am just going to stick to how many have a tour and how many have 0-1 picture. When I list a home I have the photos and tours ready to go...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
The Country Walk welcome committee has been working on ordering some coffee mugs as welcome gifts for our new residents.  OK, really Lauren MacDonald has been doing the work  :-) . Anyway, when she submitted the artwork from our current logo it was just too old.  Nobody has the original artwork and the only logo available was lifted off the neighborhood website.  That one looks like it was scanned and pasted many times.  It was fuzzy and the resolution was quite low.  The manufacturer for the mugs said it just wasn't clear enough to use. So I put out out an email to our neighbors and one came through in a big way!  Steve Shallenberger from Designs On the Side completely cleaned up and revamped the old logo. He actually made two of them for us.  he did one in one color to submit with ou...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
Santa brought me a GPS unit for Christmas!  It's hard to believe that I haven't had one until now but I am for the most part finding it quite useful. There are some moments though when I will argue with it!  Here is a summary of my first argument with my GPS.   Point "A" is the intersection of Old Lost Mountain Rd and Richard Sailors Parkway.  Point "B" is the intersection of Brownsville Rd and C.H. James Parkway. The GPS unit told me to take Old Lost Mountain Road into downtown Powder Springs then turn left and then make a quick right on to Brownsville Rd.  Looking at the map this is clearly the shortest in terms of distance.   Here's the problems with that route: The traffic light crossing Richard Sailors on Old Lost Mountain.  It is much quicker to make the right on red. Once you cro...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
       Country Walk has the new covenant protections signs posted at each entrance.  Do not even think about trying to put fliers on mailboxes or leasing your home without asking permission!  Please tell me this will stop those "free" newspapers that collect at the end of my driveway... and surely those folks putting ads for tree service and Chinese restaurant menus on my mailbox will have their hands chopped off :-) ******************* Country Walk is a fantastic, active, swim/tennis neighborhood located in the heart of Powder Springs, Ga. ****************************************** Bob Southard, e-Pro, Realtor ®, Solid Source Realty, Inc. Buy a home, Sell a home, in Powder Springs, Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Dallas, Hiram,and Cobb, Paulding, Douglas, North Fulton, South Cherokee, Co...
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By Jim Chapman
(Jim Chapman Communities)
Jim Chapman Communities has acquired two new communities in West Cobb County, both of which plan to re-open on February 1st. Many circumstances in Atlanta real estate have caused builders to back out of projects and cease building all together, but here is Jim Chapman Communities not only succeeding with their standing communities, but taking on new endeavors. What great news for the housing industry!!  Even bigger news is that for the first time Jim Chapman Communities is opening a non-age restricted community, Concord Mill. They are creating a community that provides many of the appealing aspects of their signature active adult communities, like maintenance free living, and opening it to homeowners of all ages. The other community, The Haven at Lost Mountain, is for those aged 55 and ...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
This years Country Walk Christmas Social is going to be bigger than ever! Monday Dec. 15 is the date for the Country Walk Holiday Social. For the 2nd year in a row Santa himself will be here.  I know this is the real Santa because he is listed in my cell phone as "Santa".  Stan Kaady will be there to take professional photographs just like when the Easter Bunny was here.  The party hould start about 6:30 and Santa will arrive at 7pm.Another highlight of the holiday season for Country Walk residents has alays been the inpromptu concert by the "Country Walk" brass band.  We have planned far enough in advance this year to have this wonderful event at the same time.  The brass band should start around 7:30 in the Country Walk Pavilion.  Wear your warm jackets and mittens and we'll try to ha...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
Echo Mill is a fantastic, award winning neighborhood in West Cobb County. The neighborhood features two recreation areas with swimming pools and tennis courts, walking trails, pavilion, and a huge open activity field. Echo Mill is located in the Hillgrove High School district and is convenient to shopping, major highways, and places of worship. With homes priced from the mid $200's to low $400's, Echo Mill has a home to fit your needs and represents one of the most outstanding values in this area. Kids water park and slide at the front clubhouse Front Clubhouse and Pool Area Rear Pool Area Soccer/Activity Field I have sold several homes in Echo Mill representing both buyers and sellers. My average marketing time for listing sales is only 57 days. If you want to buy or sell a home in Ec...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
How about a Dog Park in Powder Springs, Ga? I  have  heard several people around around Powder Springs mention that they would like us to have a dog park here in the area. This would be a great place to spend some quality outdorr time with our pets. Mayor Vaughn has mentioned that it is being discussed but the location and funding are questionable.  One possibility might be the  at the linear park that the city has proposed along the Silver Comet Trail. If you live someplace that has a dog park please tell me about it.  How big is it? How was it funded? Who maintains and cleans it?  Anything you can share that would be helpful would be appreciated.If you live in or around Powder Springs Ga. please share your ides as well.  I'll pass all the information along. Just to share ... here are ...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
The social committee Country Walk Subdivison in Powder Springs will be organizing our 2nd annual "Trick or Treat For Canned Goods" this Halloween.  We are working with the Cub Scouts from Pack 760 to help pick up the cans which will be donated to MUST Ministries food pantry. Thank you in advance to our Country Walk neighbors for their generosity in this effort.  Remember, this Friday you might here "Trick or Treat for Canned Goods". Have your cans ready for a good cause. If you are not going to be home this Friday please give me a call or email and I'll be glad to make arrangements to collect your donation!    ********************  Click Here - To see current homes for sale in Country Walk To see other Homes For Sale in Powder Springs please visit: www.PowderSpringsHomes.info ****** Bob...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
  Getting Credit Ready / How much house can I afford? Recently, I had the pleasure of doing an adult ed.  home buyers class for the Marietta Community School.  I have decided to take some of my outline notes and form the into a blog series for home buyers.  The content is geared a little more toward first time buyers but will still be very relevant for move up buyers as well.  Also, this is based on my own knowledge and experience in our local market.  All real estate is local, so if you are reading this in another part of the country then some of the ideas may not apply or at least they may apply differently. ************************************************************** Part 3: Getting Credit Ready / How much house can I afford? Originally I had planned on doing these as two separate ...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
Powder Springs, Ga.First Annual "Seven Springs Art Festival"This Saturday, Oct. 18 10a.m. to 6p.m.There will be fine arts, history, entertainment, childrens activities, and (of course) there will be food!For more detail visitwww.CityOfPowderSprings.org This promises to be a great event.  See you there! ****** Bob Southard, e-Pro, Realtor ®, Solid Source Realty, Inc. Buy a home, Sell a home, in Powder Springs, Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Dallas, Hiram,and Cobb, Paulding, Douglas, North Fulton, South Cherokee, County, Ga Visit my website www.AgentBobSells.com Search Powder Springs Homes For Sale Search All Metro Atlanta MLS Home Listings Call me for all of your Real Estate needs 770-656-9134 Copyright © 2008 By Bob Southard, All Rights Reserved
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
Dave Ramsey is the host of a nationally syndicated radio show on personal finance and the best selling author of "Financial Peace" and "Total Money Makeover".   www.DaveRamsey.com Dave has put together a simple plan for reviving the credit markets and stimulating the economy.  This is all good common sense stuff. It is so simple that the folks in Washington might have a hard time comprehending it. LOL! Read the article and surf through his website.  If this makes more sense to you than shelling out $700 million then there are links there to email your Senator and Congressman.  Dave was just on Fox News with Neil Cavuto talking about this. He has had it on his website for just a few hours and there have already been over 100,000 sent! I have sent this to Senator Isakson and Chambliss, ho...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
This Saturday, Oct 4, is the fall yard sale for Country Walk Subdivision in Powder Springs.  We already have 35 homes signed up and more are joining each day.  You will find just a little bit of everything for sale. There will be "treasure maps" available at each subdision entrance.  Chef Rian MacDonald will be cooking lunch at 3266 Country Walk Drive.  The sale officially starts at 9 a.m. but many people will be set up before then. For maps and more info click here  ********************  Click Here - To see current homes for sale in Country Walk To see other Homes For Sale in Powder Springs please visit: www.PowderSpringsHomes.info  
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
I have collected the sales data for Country Walk Subdivision in Powder Springs Georgia for the 12 months period ending with July 31 for each of the last 3 years. Both the average sales price and the sales volume have decreased fairly significantly.  While nobody likes to see declining home prices, these numbers are not really out of line with the surrounding market area. See the entire reports here Country Walk Price Meter See Country Walk Homes for sale at www.MyCountryWalkHome.info **************************************** Would you like market reports for another neighborhood? Just let me know, I'll b eglad to prepare and post those for you. Bob Southard, e-ProRealtor®, Solid Source Realty, Inc. Buy or sell a home in Powder Springs, Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Dallas, Hiram, Cobb Cou...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
Today was the 5th Saturday cruise night here in Powder Springs. They keep getting more and more cars for this event and this time they even closed Marietta street to accomodate all the cars! This event is sponsored by the Powder Srpings "Pushrods" car club. Founded in 1967 the "Pushrods" are the oldest chartered car club in the state. Here are few pics of some of our favorites:   Dad, when I turn 16 can I have this one?   ***************************************** *****************************************************************************  If you know about an interesting person, place, event or business in our area, please let me know!  I would love to give them a mention here. Bob Southard, e-ProRealtor®, Solid Source Realty, Inc. Buy or sell a home in Powder Springs, Marietta, Kenne...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
George and Cindy Narretta have been publishing the "Powder Springs Messenger" since 1993. It truly is our own local paper and they cover all of big news in our small town.  In each issue of the messenger you'll find everything from police and city council reports to classroom news from the local schools to updates on road projects and community events. The "Messenger" is published every 3 weeks and delivered to over 14,000 homes and over 1,000 businesses in the 30127 Zip code.  This covers Powder Springs and also parts of Hiram in both Cobb and Paulding Counties.       They are fantastic about promoting community events and happenings.  If your school, neighborhood, or civic group has an upcoming event or ongoing program be sure to contact them.  Of course, being our hometown paper it i...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
Seven Springs Museum is located in Powder Springs Park in downtown Powder Springs.  The museum has a ton of artifacts, photos, and historical information about Powder Springs people, historical homes and buildings, and much more.  The museum is staffed by volunteers from the Seven Springs Historical Society. Powder Springs has a long and interesting history - stop by and visit the museum to see for yourself!      3901 Brownsville Road (Powder Springs Park)   Powder Springs, GA 30127   Phone: 678-567-5611   Hours of Operation   Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   Saturday, 12:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.   Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you know about an interesting person, place, or business in our area, please let me know!  I would love to give them a mention here.  ************************...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
Music lessons in your home. Face it -  your life is hectic enough as it is.  Little Johnny has Cub scouts and karate tonight, Suzie has cheerleading practice,  How in the heck are you going to get Sally to her piano lesson????   Jay Maurice, founder and owner of "Lessons at home" has the answer.  Have the lessons come to you!  They are based here in Powder Springs but cover all of metro Atlanta.  The also have an office in Houston Texas.     Jay and his team of professional instructors will come to your home and they do lessons in a wide variety of musical instruments for students of all ages.  I know Jay personally, since he lives just down the street from me, and I can say that in addition to be extremely talented, he is an all around good guy :-)  For more information on Lessons at h...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
I know this whole blogging thing doesn't always need to be about real estate, so every once in a while I like to share something a little different about myself to let readers get to know me just a little better. As I mentioned in a previous post I think that there is a decent chance that Elvis is alive. I don't get to spend enough time on one of my favorite hobbies and that is Homebrewing my own beer.  I really like great imported or micrbrew beer and I love to create the same great and unique flavors at home.  Homebrewing is not to difficult.  Basically, if you can boil water you could probably make beer.  However it can be time consuming.  The fermenting containers must be sterilized before the "wort" is fermented. Recycle  REuse - The bottles are re used capable bottles. I love it w...
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By Bob Southard, e-Pro - Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton
(Atlas Realty Service, LLC)
Market Report for Country Walk Subdivision   Comparative Market Analysis       Prepared for Country Walk subdivision      Property Type:   Residential       Status:   Active SubjectProperty                     # MLS# Address Subdivision BR Full Baths Half Baths Stories Basement Year Built Original List Price List Price 1  3684842  4817 WINDING LANE  COUNTRY WALK  4  2  1  2 Stories  Finished, Full  1989  $209,000  $199,000 *  2  3689319  3379 Split Wood Way SW  COUNTRY WALK  4  2  1  2 Stories  Crawl Space  1991  $197,900  $197,900   3  3693721  3354 Timber Ridge  Country Walk  4  2  1  2 Stories  Slab/None  1991  $195,000  $195,000   4  3717960  3360 Timber Rdg SW  Country Walk  4  2  1  2 Stories  Crawl Space  1991  $194,900  $189,900 *  5  3716937  3361 TIMBER RIDGE  COUNTRY WALK  4 ...
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