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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>Crown Communities Coming to Heron Bay</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:03:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heron Bay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heron Bay Golf &#38; Country Club located in Locust Grove, GA will soon welcome Crown Communities, a Builder of Integrity Award Winner, into its realm of top builders.  Crown has built homes throughout Atlanta as well as the south east region. Building homes with high grade materials and providing superior quality work since 1997, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>$25 Billion Settlement Announced Between States and Banks</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Frame</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today state and federal officials announced a new $25 billion settlement with five of the United States&#8217; largest loan servicers to help those affected by foreclosures and mortgage fraud. Ally/GMAC, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo have agreed to provide as much as $25 billion in relief to distressed borrowers and in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Azalea Homes Partners with Environments for Living</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:08:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Azalea Homes</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kenyon Farms]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Azalea Homes is happy to announce its partnership with Environments for Living, the only national turn-key program designed to assist builders in constructing energy-efficient homes using the principles of building science. Homes built under the program’s standards are more comfortable and more durable than homes built using conventional methods. Homes built by Azalea will meet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Windsong Properties Makes Entertaining Easy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:50:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Windsong Properties</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Along with organization, Windsong Properties builds its homes with entertaining in mind. The builder knows that even though active adults may be empty nesters, their children, grandchildren and friends visit often. Homes definitely have to be apt for entertaining.
Floor plans are very open. Not only do homes look larger and have a convenient flow, entertaining [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Coldwell Banker NRTDA Named Top Atlanta Sales Office For 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:48:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Coldwell Banker NRTDA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coldwell Banker NRT Development Advisors  is pleased to announce that according to Trendgrahix, the company has been recognized as the number one ranked office in listing volume for residential attached sales in Atlanta in 2011.
“It is clear from the condominium and townhome sales activity last year that consumer confidence continues to improve and that buyers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tina Fountain Realtors Launches New Website</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Frame</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tina Fountain Realtors recently launched a new website, www.TinaFountain.com, that makes it easier than ever to find Atlanta homes for sale.
&#8220;Our new website is the perfect companion for homebuyers looking for the perfect home,&#8221; Tina Fountain said. &#8220;We have all the tools you need to search listings and keep track of the properties that catch [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Must-Have Items For Your New Keystone Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keystone</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you recently bought a new home in Augusta, Ga? If so, Keystone Homes has some suggests for items you should have once you settle in.
Furniture – If you&#8217;re moving from an apartment, there are a few additional items you&#8217;ll need such as a dining room set or china cabinet. Of course, even if you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio: Rocklyn Homes and Red Oak Realty</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:21:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desirae Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio features Michael Rosenberg from Rocklyn Homes and Colby Henson of Red Oak Realty. Both guests discuss what homebuyers are looking for in Atlanta new homes.
Michael Rosenberg is the senior vice president of Rocklyn Homes. This homebuilder constructs new homes with a hands-on approach and a high [...]]]></description>
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		<itunes:subtitle>This week&#039;s episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio features Michael Rosenberg from Rocklyn Homes and Colby Henson of Red Oak Realty. Both guests discuss what homebuyers are looking for in Atlanta new homes. - </itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>This week&#039;s episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio features Michael Rosenberg from Rocklyn Homes and Colby Henson of Red Oak Realty. Both guests discuss what homebuyers are looking for in Atlanta new homes.

Michael Rosenberg is the senior vice president of Rocklyn Homes. This homebuilder constructs new homes with a hands-on approach and a high attention to detail. From the feel of the kitchen and the trim in the family room to the landscaping of the community, Rocklyn Homes takes into consideration how your family lives.

Michael shares the home designs that are most popular with metro Atlanta homebuyers. He explains that submarkets must be taken into consideration when determining the popularity of home designs. For example, in Forsyth, the single-family homes at Champions Run are extremely popular. However, in Gwinnett County, Rocklynâs townhomes are selling fast. Although itâs hard to pinpoint which type of home is most popular among homebuyers, one thing is for certain: everyone is searching for affordability.

To learn more about what you can expect from the housing market in 2012, listen to the full podcast! And to learn more about Rocklyn Homes, visit the website or call 770-817-2185 ext. 110.

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Today&#039;s Deal of the Day is from Traton Homes. The builder is reinstating its Community Champions program in 2012. Back by popular demand, this fabulous incentive rewards teachers, police, firefighters and active U.S. Â Military with a 2 percent discount on homes that close by Dec. 31, 2012. Simply visit the Traton Homes website, print off the coupon and present it to the on-site sales agent when visiting a community.

Traton has been building homes in Atlanta with âAltogether Moreâ for more than 40 years. For more information about the Community Champions program, visit the Traton Homes website.

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Our next guest is Colby Henson, vice president of sales and marketing at Red Oak Realty. Red Oak Realty is a local building group in Cobb County. Colby shares with us that todayâs typical buyer is savvy and picky because he or she is allowed to be. It takes a good location and a good feature set to bring buyers to your new home community.

	Good      Feature SetÂ â Today, a lot of features are standard that were once      considered upgrades. So, buyers expect to see hardwoods throughout the      main floor, granite countertops and tile backsplashes.
	DownsizingÂ â      Many of todayâs buyers are choosing to downsize. A few years ago, everyone      was looking for a large home with a lot of square footage. Now, buyers      want a little bit of a smaller house, but they want it finished better.
	Energy      Efficiency â Todayâs buyer is looking for an energy efficient home without      large, open spaces that are expensive to heat and cool.

Red Oak Realty has new homes throughout Cobb County with a variety of features and finishes to accommodate any buyerâs needs. To learn more, listen to the podcast and then visit the Red Oak Realty website.

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Special thanks to this weekâs show sponsor Professional Warranty Service Corporation. Professional Warranty Service Corporation provides an insured warranty program to home builders that guarantees your new homes adheres to specific constructions standards for a full 10 years. To learn more about Professional Warranty Service Corporation, visit PWSC.com or call 800-850-2799.

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.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Carol Flammer</itunes:author>
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		<title>Closing of Burnt Hickory Township and New Starts at Eagles Crest</title>
		<link>http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/acadia-announces-closing-out-of-burnt-hickory-township-and-new-starts-at-eagles-crest-57125/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:47:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Acadia Homes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Built by Acadia Homes &#38; Neighborhoods, Burnt Hickory Township in the heart of West Cobb has sold its last home. The community sold out quickly and Acadia projects the same thing for Burnt Hickory Township’s sister community, Eagles Crest. This intimate enclave of estate homes only has 12 opportunities. Currently, the builder has started construction [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Live a Richer Life with PERKs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Heisler</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A lot of folks have trouble setting out budgets because like any plan, they rarely survive contact with the real world and can be very time-consuming to create. Instead of trying to strictly budget, you can use a plan that was recently featured on the Equifax Finance Blog in the article “Give Your Budget a [...]]]></description>
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