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	<itunes:summary>Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio focuses on Atlanta metro area real estate news, specials and events. Get the latest news on metro area real estate, new homes, townhomes, condos and  the industry. We feature guests and a real estate Deal of the Day each Friday during our podcast.</itunes:summary>
	<itunes:author>Carol Flammer</itunes:author>
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		<title>Atlanta HBA Hosts Tech Education Sessions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 20:04:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just this past week, the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association hosted a pair of events aimed at improving business through utilization of new online tools. Both of these events were led by Zach Schabot of go realty.
The evening session, titled “20 Apps in 20 Minutes,” gave the SMC members of the Atlanta HBA a chance [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Does Your Age Affect Your FICO Score?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 21:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The FICO score remains one of the most powerful ways to reach personal financial goals, but getting a high score can be difficult. Credit finance expert Janet Dedrick offers information for consumers of every age in the recent article, “Credit Trends: Does Age Factor into Your Credit Score?”
Younger consumers may have lower scores, but they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Greater Atlanta HBA Sees Higher Demand Meeting Dwindling Supply</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 20:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greater Atlanta HBA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Builder Developer Lender Council of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association met this morning to discuss developments in Atlanta new home construction across the metropolitan area. In attendance were builders, developers, suppliers, lenders and many others who have an active interest in new construction in Georgia. The speaker for this meeting was Eugene James [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Buying vs. Renting: Which is Right For You?</title>
		<link>http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/buying-vs-renting-which-is-right-for-you-61352/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 13:37:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Academy Mortgage</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Purchasing a home can save you money very quickly. First, you&#8217;ll save on taxes because the interest on your home mortgage is tax deductible. If you rent, your landlord gets the break. Second, you&#8217;ll save on interest payments, while keeping the great tax advantage.
For example, if you are paying $900 per month in rent, you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Attend the He Said. She Said. Online Marketing Webinar</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 12:11:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have marketing questions? Get your answers at the He Said. She Said. webinar presented by Lasso Data Systems on Thursday, May 24 at 1 p.m. EST. Join Mitch Levinson and Carol Flammer of Marketing RELEVANCE for a free, 30 minute webinar on how your company should be using online marketing.
Webinar attendees will learn how to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Join Builders Club Rewards for their Education Series</title>
		<link>http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/join-builders-club-rewards-for-their-education-series-61302/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 19:12:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Builders Club Rewards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With approximately 50 builders in attendance, the first seminar was held at BC Rewards Sponsor, Robert Bowden, Inc.’s, Marietta facility.
The program consisted of several topics, starting with an overview of BC Rewards, how to quickly earn Reward Points, the tremendous variety of rewards for which points can be redeemed and tips on how to ensure [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio: APD Solutions and Construction Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 14:02:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Delaney Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Donna Tyler and Mitch Hires are this week’s guests on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Donna educates readers on APD Solutions current revitalization projects, and Mitch shares some of the great deals available at Construction Resources during this weekend&#8217;s Mother’s Day clearance sale.
Donna Tyler is the senior director of real estate and development with APD [...]]]></description>
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		<itunes:summary>Donna Tyler and Mitch Hires are this weekâs guests on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Donna educates readers on APD Solutions current revitalization projects, and Mitch shares some of the great deals available at Construction Resources during this weekend&#039;s Motherâs Day clearance sale.

Donna Tyler is the senior director of real estate and development with APD Solutions. APD is an Atlanta based community revitalization firm that works nationally.

Currently, APD is creating multi-family developments from formerly foreclosed properties, providing constructionmanagement oversight and inspections and working on neighborhood stabilization programs in Dekalb County, Rockdale County, Henry County and other areas. Neighborhood stabilization programs are part of the Federal Stimulus package from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This program gets companies, such as APDS, on the streets in cities, counties and states to help stem the foreclosure epidemic.

For more about how APD Solutions is making an impact in Atlanta, listen to the full podcast! And to learn more about APD Solutions, visit their website.

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Today&#039;s Deal of the Day is from Traton Homes. Traton Homes is offering up to $34,000 off the five remaining homes in their Paper Chase Farm community in Kennesaw. They are also offering an additional $5,000 closing cost bonus. Paper Chase Farm offers gorgeous homes from the low $400,000s, a wide selection of amenities and is located near Marietta Country Club.

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Our next guest is Mitch Hires, president of Construction Resources. Construction Resources is a commercial and residential construction products company. It is also the umbrella company for Atlanta Marble Manufacturing, Atlanta Kitchen, Atlanta Glass and Mirror and other out-of-state companies.

Construction Resources will be hosting their biannual clearance sale this weekend. Since it is also Mother&#039;s Day weekend, it is also a great time to come out and buy Mom a new kitchen countertop. Â The sale includes a variety of marble, quartz, granite and soapstone countertops, as well as hardwoods, carpet, glass, mirrors, tile, shower doors, remnants and more! Take full advantage of these great discounts this Friday and Saturday. All product must be paid in full based on a materials, fabrication and installation Â estimate.

For more on Construction Resources and all of the fantastic deals happening during this weekend&#039;s sale, listen to the full podcast! For more information on Construction Resources, visit their website.

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Special thanks to this weekâs show sponsor HGTV&#039;s Property Virgins. The show is currently looking for people who plan on buying their first home in the greater Atlanta area before September 2012. Please email propertyvirgins@cineflix.com for more information about appearing on the show.

For more information on how you can feature your Atlanta new homes news, communities, products and services onÂ Atlanta Real Estate Forum or Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio, call 770-383-3360.

You can download, subscribe to and rate all of theÂ Atlanta Real Estate Forum radio podcasts on iTunes.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Carol Flammer</itunes:author>
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		<title>A Happier Homeowner, an Opportunity for Profitability</title>
		<link>http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/a-happier-homeowner-an-opportunity-for-profitability-60948/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 12:04:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Builders Club Rewards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As homebuilders recover from a recession that hit their industry and home sales start rising again, some trends have emerged that builders should consider as they approach expected growth with caution.
 
The first trend is that warranty costs across the industry have risen to alarming levels, with warranty claims for publically-owned builders at their highest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Healthy Pets Make Happy Homes</title>
		<link>http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/healthy-pets-make-happy-homes-60810/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 12:14:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Delaney Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Georgia Veterinary Medical Association (GVMA) knows that &#8220;Healthy Pets Make Happy Homes.&#8221; In honor of National Pet Week, May 6 through May 12, they have nine tips for responsible pet owners:

Keep your pet healthy, with the help of your veterinarian
Always clean up after your pet
Properly socialize your dog and teach him/her to be obedient [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Attend iSelling to iNcrease Sales</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 14:11:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greater Atlanta HBA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join the Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) for an event that is sure to get you iNspired. iSelling is a two day event designed for Atlanta real estate professionals.  It is a two-part event that takes place on the evening of Wednesday, May 16 and the morning of Thursday, May 17 at Crowne Plaza [...]]]></description>
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