Save the Date for the Monastra Foundation’s Fall Golf Tournament
Last year’s inaugural fall golf tournament set really high standards for the Joseph C. Monastra Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research as it raised $100,000 for the fight against pancreatic cancer. The organization is gearing up for another round against the silent killer when the supporters tee off at the Golf Club of Georgia on October 27, 2008, and is currently seeking sponsors. You may recognize Pamela Monastra and Tom Sharp in the picture. These two Atlanta real estate professionals work together on the board of the JCM Foundation to fight pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately both of these individuals have lost family members and close loved ones to the disease. In fact, that is how the Joseph C. Monastra Foundation was founded. Joseph is Pamela’s father, and he died from pancreatic cancer in 2002. When the family tried to find an organization dedicated to finding a cure for the deadly cancer, they were unable to locate one, and thus (Continued…)
Register Now for ULI’s The Future of Brookhaven
Join ULI Atlanta on May 14 for an informal discussion on the future of the Brookhaven area. Prime metro-Atlanta location and increased development interest has created a need for thoughtful planning in Brookhaven. The discussion will address three main issues: the planning of the overall community, developing mixed-use within the community and the future opportunity for transit-oriented development. The event will begin at 6 pm and last until about 8:30 pm. Beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Best of all this event is moderated by my friend and fellow Atlanta real estate blogger Giles Stevens! Giles is actively involved in the real estate community as well as ULI Atlanta. (Continued…)
Great Incentives Available at Serrano
Have you heard about the newest condominium development in Sandy Springs? If not, now is the best time to look into purchasing one of these luxury condos. Serrano brings the laid-back and serene lifestyle of the Mediterranean to Atlanta with unique architecture and resort-like features and amenities. It is safe to say that these new condos in Sandy Springs are one-of-a-kind. And during May and June, the Lane Company is offering $2,000 towards closing costs and a $1,500 paint package, $1,000 lighting package and a $2,500 custom closet package. Potential homebuyers can purchase their new condo and already have thousands of dollars worth of decorating at their discretion, which only exemplifies the Lane Company’s level of customer service because they are offering homebuyer incentives that are actually beneficial to the homebuyer. Their unique and extraordinary way of thinking can be seen in the attention to detail throughout the community. As I said, it is reminiscent of a European village along the Mediterranean coastline, which is seen with the luxury features found in every home and the fantastic (Continued…)
D.R. Horton Helps those with Less Than Perfect Credit
New home builder, D.R. Horton - Atlanta has partnered with Opteum Mortgage to create a program that helps people with less than perfect credit get approved for their home loan. So, if you are avoiding purchasing a new home because you don’t think that you can get approved for the loan, look into The Opteum Home Buyers Club. How are you going to get approved for a loan when no one else has given you the green light? Well, the Credit Consultant at Opteum Mortgage will analyze your credit report and identify strategies to improve your credit score. This will help you achieve your overall goal of purchasing a new home from D.R. Horton. The results have been amazing! Consultants will help you understand common credit questions such as: What is a “good” credit score? What factors influence my credit score? How does my credit score affect me? After graduating from the program participants are able to purchase a new home in Atlanta built by D.R. Horton, and receive special incentives towards the design center to personalize their home. D.R. Horton builds single-family homes and townhomes in some of the most sought-after areas in (Continued…)
House Lust: Winters to Attend NAREE
HOUSE LUST is the Hot Topic for Opening of National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) Conference this week in Dallas, TX. Amanda Winters with Flammer Relations will be there to report news back to Atlanta Real Estate Forum.
Author Daniel McGinn of Newsweek will kick off the National Association of Real Estate Editors conference on Wednesday, May 7. McGinn will discuss his new book House Lust: America’s Obsession with Our Homes.
The country’s mania for homes is alive and well, according to McGinn, whose book explores the behavior more than the economics of America’s real estate obsession.
The New York Times says, “[House Lust] raises provocative questions that strike at the covetous soul of America’s culture and economy,” while The Wall Street Journal says, (Continued…)
