Smyrna Vinings home sales jumped in September. Is this the typical early Fall jump before the holidays or a sign of continued growth? The Smyrna Vinings real estate market has been on quite a resurgence for the past couple years. With US home loan rates remaining low, we expect demand to remain strong and we expect to see a lot of move-up homebuyers taking advantage of the opportunities that 2014 will continue to offer. 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... 10/15/2014

The Vinings Historic Preservation Society would like to invite you to Pumpkins at the Pavilion to be held on Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 4 – 5 p.m. The Art Room at The Music Studio at Vinings is sponsoring this year’s “Paint Your Pumpkin” event! The Art Room will provide baby pumpkins for the kids to paint and decorate! Paces and Vine will provide fresh baked cookies! Paces and Vine will open soon in Vinings Jubilee and they are anxious to get to know their Vinings neighbors! You won’t want to miss this event!!! Registration is open to VHPS members through October 16th. Non-members may register beginning October 17th. Wear your Halloween colors and come prepared to have a good time. Space is limited and reservations are REQUIRED. Call or email VHPS right away to enroll your child! ... 10/14/2014

  The Smyrna Business Association is excited to announce their Alive After Five networking event for October 2014. This will be held at Jose’s Not Here. This networking event will be held on Thursday, October 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. Registration is requested. Location: Jose’s Not Here is located at 4600 West Village Place, Smyrna GA 30080 in the popular West Village. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards. 10/14/2014

    It's time to register for Smyrna Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. Upward Sports Basketball for girls and boys and Cheerleading offers an evangelistic sports ministry specifically designed for K-4 through 10th grade. Upward Sports focuses on character growth and athletic skills which enhances the competition, and makes this a fun experience for everyone. We want to build winners at life, not just sports!   Teams practice one night a week for one hour. Games are played on Saturday for one hour and concessions are offered all day.   Early registration cost is $110.00. After November 16th, the cost is $120.00. Please register online or you may download the registration form and take it with payment to the church office between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.   League Schedule ... 10/10/2014

The City of Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival is around the corner on October 25th & 26th. The festival hours of operation are 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 25th and Noon – 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 26th. The Fall Jonquil Festival is held on the beautiful Village Green in downtown Smyrna, Georgia next to the fabulous Market Village. The festival has a history of over 20 years and will feature over 175 hand-made arts & crafts booths, local non-profit booths, puppet shows, live music, plenty of festival foods, and all types of children’s activities. The festival has a history of over 20 years and will feature hand-made arts & crafts booths, local non-profit booths, puppet shows, live music, plenty of festival foods, and all types of children’s activities. We will also have local en... 10/05/2014

Time for the  Smyrna Business Association 7th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, October 6, 2014. They still have limited playing spots remaining. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to enjoy a round of golf in a relaxed professional and entertaining atmosphere. Registration and breakfast begins at 7:00 and the tee time starts is at 9:30. The tournament will be a four-man scramble format. The tournament will be held at Fox Creek Golf Club at 1501 Windy Hill Road, Smyrna, GA 30080. Telephone number is (770) 435-1000. This fun tournament benefits the Smyrna Business Association Scholarship Fund which awards deserving local High School Seniors. The day’s events include: Registration and Breakfast 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Chipping Contest 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM $10,000 Putting Contest Qualifying: ... 09/27/2014

Let’s recap Smyrna short sales for August 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 August, Smyrna short sales activity was: 3 active homes 13 pending homes 0 closed homes 6 active condos and townhomes 11 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 Expe... 09/14/2014

Smyrna Vinings home sales continued their strong run in August. The Smyrna Vinings real estate market has been on quite a resurgence for the past couple years. With US home loan rates remaining low, we expect demand to remain strong and we expect to see a lot of move-up homebuyers taking advantage of the opportunities that 2014 will continue to offer. We’re certainly off to a good start. 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 previou... 09/13/2014

Cobb County Convention & Visitors Bureau can’t wait for you to enjoy the Sixth Annual Cobb Restaurant Week. Visit local restaurants in celebrating their culinary talents, tasteful cuisine and vibrant atmospheres during Cobb County’s Sixth Annual Restaurant Week. Diners are encouraged to explore new offerings from your favorite restaurants or try dishes in venues you have yet had the pleasure to experience. This event showcases Cobb restaurants with special dining promotions of three-course dinners from September 13 – 20, 2014 for $15, 25 or $35 per person, plus tip, plus tax*. Many of Cobb’s finest dining establishments were selected to take part in this fabulous food event. There are no passes to buy, coupons to carry or cards to punch. You simply attend the restaurant of your choice ... 09/13/2014

Smyrna Document Shredding Day Keep Smyrna Beautiful is holding its Fall Document Shredding Day on Saturday, September 13th 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 09/04/2014

Campbell High School District Homes for Sale by Price Range Campbell High School homes for sale, condos and town homes listed by price range.  Search MLS listing for homes for sale in Cobb County GA located in the Campbell High School District.  This homes search is broken down by price ranges and includes single family detached homes, condos, town homes, new homes, and luxury homes that are listed for sale in both FMLS and MLS.   For more information about buying or selling a home or real estate in the Campbell High School District please do not hesitate to contact us.  We've served the Atlanta real estate market since 1993. Cobb County GA School District Campbell High School * If no homes appear on search below that means there are no homes for sale in that price range at this time. [... 08/24/2014

  The 2014 Taste of Smyrna is food, fun and music all day long! Nibble and nosh your way around the Village Green in downtown Smyrna, Saturday, September 13th from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Admission is FREE and samples can be purchased from .50 up to $4. Plan to sample all Smyrna’s finest restaurants and listen to music all day long all on the beautiful Village Green and the Market Village. Check back soon for more information about the concert lineup. And we haven’t forgotten about the kids. They will have a blast in the Kids Zone with interactive inflatables featuring the 33′ Shark Slide, Euro Bungee Quad Jump, 24′ Rockwall, 120′ Roller Coaster Obstacle Course. This event should be a blast. Look for updates on Facebook. 08/23/2014

The 5th Annual Smyrna Heroes Gala will be held at Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, on Saturday, September 6th, 7-11:30pm. The Smyrna Heroes Gala is a community-wide, volunteer effort by area residents and businesses that honors our fire and police heroes by setting aside one evening to celebrate these dedicated individuals who protect and serve our community 24/7. Proceeds from the Gala benefit the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation (SPSF), a 501(c)(3) organization that supports both the community and Smyrna’s Public Safety employees. Guests will dine on a variety of gourmet foods from Atkins Park, Marlow’s, Mezza Luna, and Zucca, REV Coffee, Kenny’s Great Pies, and the Corner Taqueria as well as sip on wine, beer, and specialty cocktails. A Live and silent auction inclu... 08/23/2014

Movie Night at Taylor Brawner Park Get ready for more Disney fun with “Planes” at Smyrna Movie Night. “Planes” will be presented at the Taylor-Brawner Park on Saturday, August 23rd at dark. Gather the kids and kin to watch the adventure on the big screen in the open air. Please carpool as parking is limited. Join us for an evening under the stars and enjoy the Disney full length feature film “Planes” (Rated PG). Join Dusty Crophopper and friends for an evening under the stars. Smyrna Movie Night will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at the Taylor-Brawner Park, 3182 Atlanta Road, Smyrna, Georgia 30080. Admission is free. Call Parks & Recreation at 770-431-2842 for information. 08/14/2014

Smyrna Vinings home sales continued to improve in July. The Smyrna Vinings real estate market has been on quite a resurgence for the past couple years.  With US home loan rates remaining low, we expect demand to remain strong and we expect to see a lot of move-up homebuyers taking advantage of the opportunities that 2014 will continue to offer. We’re certainly off to a good start. 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 ... 08/13/2014

Let’s recap Smyrna short sales for July 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 July, Smyrna short sales activity was: 7 active homes 11 pending homes 1 closed homes 4 active condos and townhomes 16 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 Expert a... 08/11/2014

Convenience Vinings Chase Condos are in one of the most accessible areas of Atlanta. Do you travel a lot? Hop on I-285 and be at the airport in 20 minutes. Work in Midtown or Downtown? Same 20 minute commute. How about fine dining and shopping? All of that is available in the fantastic Vinings shopping centers, or that same 20 minutes will get you to Buckhead, Midtown, or Perimeter Mall. Lifestyle Vinings Chase Condos were built with luxury and ease in mind. With so many fun things to do so close by, who wants to stay at home and take care of the lawn? Available in two and three bedroom floor plans, the open floor plans are spacious and bright, with high ceilings, updated kitchens, and plenty of space. The well-managed association takes care of all exterior maintenance, the beautiful p... 08/11/2014

The Smyrna Vinings townhome and condo market continues to reach  new highs. Much like the Smyrna Vinings single family home market, Smyrna Vinings condo and townhome sales continue to be spurred by low interest rates. Sales are now higher than 2007 levels, which is a huge shift and double the sales from just a couple years ago. 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. The green bar is 2007 and we were selling a lot of condos and townhomes back then. Sales dropped continuously... 08/02/2014

Smyrna GA Pending Home Sales Statistics by Price Range Smyrna GA Pending home sales statistics by price range.  Have you ever wondered what homes are selling in Smyrna GA?  What Cobb County home price ranges are most sought after?  Well you are not alone, but it is often hard to find this information, so I decided to create a chart to share exactly what homes are selling in Smyrna GA.  Yes mortgage rates are low, but many buyers in this market are being cautious and when purchasing a home are being conservative with their money.  Some Smyrna GA home owners are downsizing selling their large Smyrna Luxury Estate Homes and buying Smyrna GA homes.  Downsizing for many is a way to stretch their budgets and free up more capital for other uses.  It is actually a very sound idea.  If you are ... 07/26/2014

Tomato season is upon us and South City Kitchen Vinings (SCKV) is celebrating with nine days of TomatoJam! Beginning Thursday, August 7th, and running through Saturday, August 16th, South City Kitchen Vinings will offer an exclusive tomato-centric menu in addition to the regular dinner menu so you can eat all the tomatoes or just a few. SMALL PLATES • Sliced Heirlooms with preserved lemon and real mayonnaise • Grilled Cheese & Tomato Sandwich with Sweet Grass Dairy Gouda, chilled green tomato soup, and sherry vinegar cucumbers • Tomato Saffron Risotto with toasted almonds, Benton’s country ham, herb salad, and tomato water • Yellow Tomato Gazpacho with Gulf crab and avocado salad • Georges Bank Scallops with boiled peanut puree, ramp pesto, and pickled mustard seed and tomato relish • ... 07/17/2014