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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
  10th Vinings Wine Stroll   The Vinings Spring Wine Stroll will be held on Saturday, April 20th (Tour 1PM – 7PM), with registration from 1PM – 5PM @ Noche, which is located at 2850 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339.   This is the 10th wine strolling event in Vinings Village that features great wine and food offerings, a free raffle & entertainment.   Participants can enjoy a nice stroll around Vinings visiting 5 restaurants while enjoying wines from different countries & regions.   After-party is Social Vinings 6pm-until with entertainment.     Last Fall this event was big hit with over 600 attendees so we are bringing it back again for your enjoyment.     Participating restaurants include Noche, Vinings Inn, LaPaz, Meehan’s Public House & Social Vinings.   Cover: $5 Advance, $10 D...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
Mark your calendars for Smyrna Business Association’s April luncheon, which will be held at the Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyna, GA 30080 (directions). The luncheon is from 11:45 to 1:00pm on Thursday, April 4th. 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. 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)
Is now a good time to sell my home? While it’s an easy decision if you’re a Smyrna Vinings home buyer right now, it’s a little more complicated for sellers. Many homeowners are still underwater, so it makes selling your home difficult. In the Smyrna Vinings market, prices have been slowly increasing since last Summer. So while you can sell for more than you could the past couple years, expect to see prices rise further. Coming into 2012, we had just about 7 months worth of inventory in both single family home and in the condo/townhome market. Months of inventory is a metric that we use to gauge the health of the market and six months of inventory has always been used as that happy medium between a buyers and a sellers market. As inventory continued to shrink during 2012, demand was cert...
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By Jim Crawford, Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA
(Long & Foster)
Smyrna GA New Listings New On Market | Smyrna GA Just Listed Homes Smyrna GA new listings and just listed new on market homes.  Anyone that is trying to buy a home these days in Smyrna is noticing there aren't a lot of homes to look at.  That is because MLS listings for Smyrna GA are at critical low levels.  So when Smyrna GA new listings comes on the market and it is priced right and shows well, it is no surprise that they are getting multiple offers on the Smyrna GA New Listing!  For that reason I created an Smyrna GA New Listings Page - now you can search homes in Smyrna GA just listed homes in Smyrna GA.  These are single family homes, detached homes, land lots, commercial listings and more!  If you are interested in seeing Smyrna GA New Listings just Click the Link below! Smyrna GA...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
Gorgeous home in Smyrna. This wonderful 4BR/3.5BA home is located in Brookside Park a small luxury home community located just off of Church Road west of South Cobb Drive. Broookside Park was built from 2007 to 2011. The home has some great features including: Four-sided brick and stone home Hardwood floors on main Upgraded stained 42″ Kitchen cabinetry Granite countertops Stainless steel appliances Tile backsplash Upgraded trim throughout Separate Dining Room with judges paneling Large Master Suite Stack-stone fireplace Deck overlooking wooded fenced yard Basement ready for your finishes Contact us today to schedule your exclusive priority showing. To learn more about this Smyrna Vinings home, click on the Virtual Tour above, check out the property flyer or contact us directly. This 4...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
Emory-Adventist Hospital’s 21st annual “Swing into Spring” Golf Tournament will take place Monday, April 29, 2013 at Brookstone Golf & Country Club in Acworth. This year’s tournament will benefit the Foundation’s fundraising efforts campaign to purchase 23 new patient beds for the hospital. Brookstone Golf & Country Club’s 6,815-yard, par-72 championship layout was designed by Larry Nelson to take full advantage of the landscape’s natural contours and breathtaking beauty. With large mature trees, this course has moderately tight fairways with large, rolling Champions hybrid greens. Ponds, lakes, and creeks come into play on half of the course. The signature hole is #14, a 440-yard, par 4, with a slight dogleg left fairway that is guarded on the left by a creek. Then the approach shot i...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
Is now a good time to buy a home? While we can't answer that based on your personal situation, we would definitely have to stand up and shout that "It's time to buy" based on the fundamentals of the market. In the Smyrna Vinings market, prices have been slowly increasing since last Summer. So while you are paying more than some folks, we realize that hindsight is 20-20 and for those that were worried that prices would decline further, it definitely looks like we've hit the bottom and we're on our way up. Coming into 2012, we had just about 7 months worth of inventory in both single family home and in the condo/townhome market. Months of inventory is a metric that we use to gauge the health of the market and six months of inventory has always been used as that happy medium between a buye...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
  South City Kitchen will host a special Easter Sunday brunch on March 31. The 3-course prix fixe menu is $32 per person and $16 for children under 12, and the price does not include tax or gratuity. South City Kitchen Midtown will be open from 11:00am-7:00pm; South City Kitchen Vinings will open at 10:00am and will close at 7:00pm. Please note that the Easter Brunch menu will be the only menu option on this day. Choice of Appetizer HOUSEMADE PECAN GRANOLA seasonal fruit and yogurt FRIED GREEN TOMATOES goat cheese, pepper coulis, basil PAN-FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS country ham, caramelized onions, toasted brioche, creamed corn, garlic jus PIMENTO CHEESE hearts of celery, house made pickles, corn crackers BBQ PORK scallion grits cake, horseradish slaw, housemade BBQ sauce SHE-CRAB SOUP fresh...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
This is certainly a question that we cover with every homebuyer, whether asked or not, as we want to set the expectations upfront about the importance of doing your due diligence when purchasing a home. And while a buyer can review a seller's property disclosure and do their own inspection, there's certainly no replacing hiring an expert to do a home inspection. A home inspection will include the following: Appliances Plumbing Electrical Air conditioning and heating Ventilation Roof and Attic Foundation General Structure The inspection is not designed to criticize every minor problem or defect in the home.  It is intended to report on major damage or serious problems that require repair.  Should serious problems be indicated, the inspector will recommend that a structural engineer or so...
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By Elva Branson-Lee, CDPE - Atlanta Real Estate & Short Sale Agent
(Solid Source Realty GA)
Smryna GA short sale success report: Over the past few years of assisting Georgia home sellers to achieve successful short sales, I’ve received a lot of appreciative emails. I’ve quite a collection now, and thought it good to begin sharing them on my blog.   This one is from the seller of a lakeside rental property short sale in Smyrna, GA.   I hope, Dear Reader, you will be encouraged to give me a call if you need relief from an unaffordable mortgage. Maybe I can help you (or someone you know) with your Smyrna GA short sale, too.   “Concerning the short sale of my Smyrna, GA town home, first, "THANK YOU" for all your hard work. You were very kind and accommodating to get this sale done.  You saved my life. I appreciate you and will certainly recommend you to any potential buyers or sel...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
  Calling all Smyrna families. The Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt and Movie Night will be held at Tolleson Park, which is located at 3515 McCauley Road, Smyrna, Georgia 30080. It’s time for a new twist to a beloved holiday tradition…hunting Easter Eggs… in the dark! Children up to age 10 years are asked to bring a flashlight and Easter basket. Children are divided into age groups with the youngest beginning their hunt at dusk. The Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt gets started at dusk on Saturday, March 23rd. Following the hunt, all are invited to watch the full- length feature film Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG rated). Register online for the hunt at https://activenet010.active.com/smyrnacityrec/or in person at the Community Center or Wolfe Adult Recreation Center. The Wolfe Center is l...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
The Smyrna Vinings townhome and condo market is off to a good start in the new year much like the Smyrna Vinings single family home market. Smyrna Vinings condo and townhome sales continue at a higher rate than the same time last year, which is evident in the buyer activity that we’ve seen the first two months of 2013. 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 selling a lot more condos and townhomes in 2007. Sales dropped con...
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By Jim Crawford, Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA
(Long & Foster)
Smyrna GA Homes MLS Update │ Single Family Detached Homes Smyrna GA Homes for Sale MLS Update: Here are the most recent Smyrna GA area MLS figures for Smyrna homes for sale and Smyrna real estate in Cobb County.  As of today Saturday March, 16, 2013 Here are the MLS Single Family Detached Listings At a Glance: Active - 237 Detached Single Family Smyrna GA homes for Sale Found Contingency - Due Diligence- 11 Detached Single Family Smyrna GA homes for Sale Found Contingency w/Kickout- 0 Detached Single Family Smyrna GA homes for Sale Found Contingency - Other- 4 Detached Single Family Smyrna GA homes for Sale Found Pending- 140 Properties Detached Single Family Smyrna GA homes for Sale Found Pending Offer Approval 15 Detached Single Family Smyrna GA homes for Sale Found  *Single Family De...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
  South City Kitchen Vinings will host a Bethel Heights Vineyard wine dinner on Thursday, March 21st at 6:30pm. The 3-course menu and wine pairings are as follows: HORS D’OEUVRES Chicken liver mousse profiteroles with mostarda vicentina House-cured bacon deviled egg with fried beet slaw Cold-smoked salmon belly crudo with tendrils, pickled radish, and chive mustard Paired with Bethel Heights Pinot Blanc FIRST COURSE Pan-fried Georgia mountain trout meunière with maché, comté Red Mule grits, and lemon candy Paired with Bethel Heights Pinot Gris SECOND COURSE Moulard duck breast with Crystal Organics Farm greens with confit and mayhaw jelly Fingerling rissole with foie gras butter Paired with Bethel Heights Pinot Noir DESSERT Strawberry, pear and rhubarb tart with Tillamook cheddar chees...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
What’s better than celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on one day? How about on two days. No excuses on why we shouldn’t see you at the Smyrna Market Village this year. So get out of the house, put on a little green and come celebrate. The St. Patrick’s Day Festival is Saturday, March 16, 2013 and Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 2-11pm. Don’t miss out on one of Atlanta’s biggest and growing St. Patrick’s Day festivals. The festival is a celebration of Irish heritage enjoyed by over 2,000 people in previous years. Atkins Park Tavern and Zucca Pizzeria are the hosts for this great Smyrna Market Village event and is always well planned and offers food, fun, and music for the entire family. The festival begins at 2pm and runs until 11pm on March 16th and 17th. Irish music, traditional foods, vendor ...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
Smyrna Vinings home sales have strengthened as sales continue to surge after a significant upswing over the last six months of 2012. Strong sales are great, but it is getting harder to find those deals for our clients as inventory continues to shrink. So let’s get to it and see what’s going on in the only market that matters most to you, your local Smyrna Vinings home market. 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 about 32% off the level just two years previously in Janua...
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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 16th 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 (paper only). This event is for paper only–NO electronics, cardboard, binders, or plastic will be accepted. 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)
Let’s recap Smyrna short sales for February 2013 and it’s impact on the current market. With 39.4% of all homes sold in the fourth quarter of 2012 in metro Atlanta being distressed properties, it’s important to understand the influence that short sales have on today’s market and to keep an eye on the market. In February, Smyrna short sales activity was: 8 active homes 17 pending homes 2 closed homes 7 active condos and townhomes 33 pending condos and townhomes 4 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 Expert and experienced in the nuances faced when purchasing short sales. Protect yourself and work with the short sale experts. Cont...
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
  The Week in Review: Mortgage rates remained unchanged to just slight lower last week.  What to Expect: It looks like the stock market will reach all-time highs this week and you can expect that money will flow out of bond markets and into stocks.  Sequester fears seem to be fading and this will also cause money to flow out of bonds. It is Employment week.  The job figures have been favorable recently.  If the trend continues, home mortgage rates could continue to rise.  We remain in lock mode. If you have a transaction closing in the: Next 30 Days: Lock Next 30 + Days: Lock Courtesy of: Bob Bregitzer Southeast Mortgage Click here to start your Smyrna Vinings home search.
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By Aaron Hofmann, aka Mr. Smyrna Vinings
(Atlanta Communities)
    The Upward Sports Ministry of First Baptist Church Smyrna is pleased to announce their 2013 Girls Softball and Boys T-ball season. They are extremely excited about another fun and exciting sports league, and they would love to have your family participate.   In Upward Sports, Every Child Is a Winner. Their goal is to use the medium of sports to assist parents in the training and nurturing of our children. Rather than focusing on wins and losses, they focus on best effort, best sportsmanship, best skills (offense and defense) and of course, most Christ-like. By de-emphasizing winning and losing, and focusing on positive character traits and growing closer to God, they help our children grow physically, emotionally and spiritually.   This positive and purposeful approach actually imp...
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