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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
Smyrna Document Shredding Day Keep Smyrna Beautiful is holding its Spring Document Shredding Day on Saturday, March 15th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Wolfe Recreation Center. This is your opportunity to have household papers securely shredded on site, at no cost to you. Each vehicle is limited to 100 pounds of paper ( roughly four 12x12x18 file boxes). Staples and paper clips are OK. This event is for paper only–NO electronics, cardboard, binders, or plastic will be accepted. KSB will also be collecting old shoes for refurbishing and reuse. Iron Mountain will have trucks on site to shred your stuff as you watch. The event will be held at: Aline Wolfe Adult Recreation Center 884 Church Street Smyrna, Georgia 30080
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
The Week in Review: Smyrna Vinings home mortgage interest rates marginally decreased this week as the upheaval in the Ukraine has become more of a market force than US economic indicators. Rates moved almost .125% lower. What to Expect: It is an interesting week for economic data. The biggest report of all – the monthly Employment Report – comes out Friday. There are multiple other reports on tap as well, including personal spending and manufacturing reports. The developments oversea will continue to shape the markets. However, recent economic data has been favorable. If the global fear subsides this week, home loan rates might move higher. Our recommendation is to lock in transactions. For transactions closing in: Next 15 Days: Lock Next 30+ Days: Lock Courtesy of: Bob Bregitzer South...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
Mark your calendars for Smyrna Business Association’s March luncheon, which will be held at the Brawner Hall, 3180 Atlanta Road, Smyna, GA 30080. The luncheon is from 11:30 to 1:00pm on Thursday, March 6th. Cost is $12 for members who RSVP and $20 for non-members. Member pricing at the monthly luncheon will close by noon on the Tuesday prior to the luncheon. Non-Member pricing will be in effect for RSVP’s received after registration has closed or walk-ups at the luncheon. Dr. Ron Newcomb, President Chattahoochee Technical College, will be the speaker. Register here Come network with local business leaders and enjoy the topical presentation.
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
Wondering about the Top Selling Smyrna Vinings Neighborhoods in 2013? It’s time to take a look back at all of 2013 to see which neighborhoods were the most popular for Smyrna Vinings home buyers. It is always a good time to award the winners and we’re not just talking about the Grammy’s, Oscars or Golden Globes.  It’s always interesting to see which neighborhoods buyers were attracted to during their Smyrna Vinings home search. So without further adieu, let’s unveil the winners. Please hold your applause until all winners are announced and let’s hope that there aren’t any long-winded acceptance speeches. Just can’t stand those long acceptance speeches. Top Selling Smyrna Neighborhoods in 2013 Vinings Estates Vinings Vintage Forest Hills The Retreat at Old Vinings Lake Sherwood Park Vini...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
Teasley Elementary School will be holding a Town Hall Meeting to discuss discuss upcoming addition and renovation plans for Teasley Elementary. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Teasley Elementary School Main Campus, located at 3640 Spring Hill Road Smyrna, 30080 Ed-SPLOST 4 improvements include the addition of twenty classrooms, a new gymnasium, updates and modifications to the cafeteria and other school facilities. Special guests will include Henry Gomez – CCSD Program Manager Dale Gaddis – Area Assistant Superintendent Nick Parker – Senior Executive Director, SPLOST Charles Sprayberry – SPLOST – South Area Director Kynthia Gaines – Construction Manager, South Area Balfour Beatty – Construction Company John Gross – Architect Members of the sch...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
Smyrna, Georgia is a great town to call home. If you've been thinking about buying a Smyrna Georgia home, then look no further. Smyrna is conveniently located on the northwest side of Atlanta, offering convenient access to Downtown Atlanta, Midtown, Buckhead and the Perimeter areas. Local residents love shopping available at Cumberland Mall, the Vinings Village, West Village and Smyrna Market Village. Feeling a little hungry? There are some great local restaurants to choose from throughout the community. You'll love all the options. Looking to get out and enjoy the weather. Then check out Smyrna's extensive parks, the Silver Comet Bike Trail and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation area. To get started looking for your Smyrna Georgia home, contact us today. Picture courtesy of R...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
The Week in Review: What's the latest news on Smyrna Vinings home loan rates? We saw very little change in home mortgage interest rates last week. Friday’s employment report was weak, but most discounted the report due to an unusually cold winter. What to Expect: Most economists called for higher mortgage rates in 2014; however, rates have moved lower so far this year. Has the projection changed? So far this year, the combination of domestic lackluster economic reports along economic and currency weakness in various overseas countries have helped move interest rates lower. Janet Yellen delivered her first public remarks as the new Fed Chairman today and stated that financial market turmoil would not pose a major risk to the US economic outlook. She also stated that she will continue to...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
There are many hidden gems when looking at homes and certainly some may offer more than others and some may be a hidden gem to some buyers, but not others. One hidden gem comes to mind with a buyer a couple years ago. At that point in time, there were lots of homes to choose from, some newer, some older. But one of the houses that my client liked had the added advantage of being walking distance to West Village. Since it wasn't actually in West Village, it didn't have the premium price. West Village is a live/work/play development in the Smyrna Vinings area and is pretty unique to the area. Sure you can find others in metro Atlanta, but this is really the only one in this area on the northwest side of Atlanta. The ability to walk to shops, restaurants, grocerty store, coffee shop, hair ...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
Here’s our Smyrna short sales recap for January 2014 and it’s impact on the current market. It’s important to understand the influence that short sales have on today’s market and to keep an eye on the market. Also, keep in mind that the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act has not been extended. This really shouldn’t have any impact on short sales and foreclosures, but could create a political firestorm as forgiven debt is now taxable again. In January, Smyrna short sales activity was: 5 active homes 24 pending homes 2 closed homes 7 active condos and townhomes 19 pending condos and townhomes 1 closed condos and townhomes If you’re in the market for a Smyrna short sale, whether a single family home, condo or townhome, we’re here to help. Our team is led by a Certified Distressed Proper...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
Mark your calendars for Smyrna Business Association’s February luncheon, which will be held at the Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyna, GA 30080 (directions). The luncheon is from 11:30 to 1:00pm on Thursday, February 6th. Cost is $12 for members who RSVP and $20 for non-members. Member pricing at the monthly luncheon will close by noon on the Tuesday prior to the luncheon. Non-Member pricing will be in effect for RSVP’s received after registration has closed or walk-ups at the luncheon. Mike Plant, executive vice president of business operations for the Atlanta Braves, will present highlights of the team’s process that selected Cobb County as the new home of The Braves beginning in 2017, plus plans for development around the new stadium. Register here Come network...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
The Smyrna Vinings townhome and condo market was on fire in December much like the Smyrna Vinings homes. Smyrna Vinings condo and townhome sales have had a strong year, which is evident in the buyer activity that we’ve seen in 2013. Sales are now higher than 2007 levels, which is a huge shift and double the sales from just a couple years ago. It’s amazing how quickly things changed. As you can see, we’ve been tracking the market for quite some time. We sell a lot of Smyrna Vinings homes, condos and townhomes and one of the major reasons is that we specialize in the area, we know the inventory of homes for sale and understand the trends, statistics and all the local pertinent information necessary for you to make an informed decision. As you’ll notice, the green bar is 2007 and we were s...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
2013 is officially over. It’s been an amazing year for Smyrna Vinings home sales as they continue to grow. Sales have continued to grow throughout the year and are reaching levels that we never thought could happen just a couple years ago. How much longer can we expect this to keep going? Typically we see lower sales in November through January, but that wasn’t the case last year and will be interesting to see what happens this year. This chart shows you the past 12 months of home sales at any given point. As you’ll notice, the green bar is 2007 and we were selling a fair amount more homes in 2007. Sales dropped significantly in 2008, with the drop becoming more pronounced toward the last quarter of 2008. That would be the beginning of the financial meltdown. 2009 home sales started off...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
The annual Murder Goes South Mystery Festival is this weekend and the Friends of the Smyrna Library would love for you to join in the event on January 25th from 9:30 to 4:30. Murder Goes South is a festival for readers and writers of the southern mystery. With so much history, beauty and tradition, Southern writers of mystery will never be at a loss for resources. Preserving and protecting these resources through the written word enhances and enriches our lives and the lives of all generations to come. The program includes: Humor Me: The Lighter Side of Mystery Mysteries and Morals Writing in the 21st Century Reading the Mystery Lunch, Keynote Speech Door prize drawing Lessons in History Question and Answer Book Signings & Informal Conversations The event costs $30 and includes lunch. ...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
Let’s recap Smyrna short sales for December 2013 and it’s impact on the current market. It’s important to understand the influence that short sales have on today’s market and to keep an eye on the market. Also, keep in mind that the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act has not been extended. This really shouldn’t have any impact on short sales and foreclosures, but could create a political firestorm as forgiven debt is now taxable again. In Deember, Smyrna short sales activity was: 7 active homes 19 pending homes 2 closed homes 8 active condos and townhomes 19 pending condos and townhomes 2 closed condos and townhomes If you’re in the market for a Smyrna short sale, whether a single family home, condo or townhome, we’re here to help. Our team is led by a Certified Distressed Property E...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
The Vinings Business Association will be holding their first After Hours business networking event of 2014 at South City Kitchen Vinings. The January After Hours Event will be on Tuesday, January 21st from 5:30-7:00pm. South City Kitchen is located in the One Ivy Walk retail center at the corner of Atlanta Road and Cumberland Parkway. The event is for Vinings Business Association members and guests. Click here if you are interested in becoming a Vinings Business Association member. Members enjoy the opportunity to meet monthly on the first Tuesday of every month for lunch from 11:30 to 1:30 and a monthly After Hours social on the third Tuesday of every month. Enjoy an evening of networking with industry professionals in a comfortable, upscale and entertaining atmosphere. Food and Limit...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
The Week in Review: Time for your Smyrna Vinings mortgage rate update. The December jobs report surprised the markets last Friday with a much lower than expected number of job gains. The report helped mortgage interest rates drop from multiple year highs. What to Expect: The drop in rates continued into this week. However, it would not be wise to see this as a change in the overall trend. Home mortgage interest rates will continue to climb during the year. The advice is to get them while you can. This week we will receive numerous economic reports starting Tuesday. Retail, manufacturing, inflation and housing will be highlighted. Locking is still the best option. This week’s economic data may put interest rates right back where they were. For transactions closing in: Next 15 Days: Lock...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
  The Smyrna Business Association is excited to announce their Alive After Five networking event for January, their first Alive After Five for 2014. This will be held at Delta Community Credit Union. This networking event will be held on Thursday, January 16th, 2014 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Enjoy an evening of networking with industry professionals in a comfortable, upscale and entertaining atmosphere. Appetizers + Drinks + Door Prizes Don’t miss out on this fun event! Admission is free. Location: Delta Community Credit Union is located at 3250 Riverwood Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339. Parking is available in the covered deck adjacent to the branch. Access the building via entrance next to the walk-up ATM. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards. Click here to RSVP.
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
Cobb County Commissioner Bob Ott will host a Smyrna Vinings Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, January 14th at 7 p.m. at the Brawner Hall at 3180 Atlanta Road, Smyrna, Georgia 30080. The purpose of the meeting is to give an update on the Smyrna Vinings area. One topic that is certain to come up will be the Atlanta Braves move to Cobb County. The town hall meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Brawner Hall at 3180 Atlanta Road.  
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
  Time for Little League Baseball to start up in Smyrna. Registration can be done online through January 15, 2014.   They offer baseball for boys and girls ages 4-12. Your child’s playing age is the age that they will be on April 30, 2014. Example of league age, player turns 7 on April 24, 2014….they will play Minor 2 (7&8 year olds)   They offer:   T-Ball for ages 4 and 5.   PeeWee 1 for beginner 5&6 yr olds, PeeWee 2 for 2nd season 5&6 yr olds,   Minor 2 (machine pitch) for ages 7&8   and kid pitch ball for ages 9-12 (Minor 1 and Major)   You can register online at Smyrna Little League Baseball.
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