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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>It’s Time to Enter the 32nd Annual OBIE Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Delaney Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prove to Atlanta that you are the best at what you do by winning a 2012 OBIE Award. Considered the premiere awards within the industry, winning one of these awards will open up promotional opportunities, help you gain industry recognition and impress potential home buyers.
The awards program is continuing to offer a special discount for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Homebuyers Look for Upgraded Finishes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:14:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heron Bay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When looking to buy a home, upgraded finishes can be a real selling point. From stainless steel appliances in the kitchen to hardwood floors throughout, there are certain aspects of a home that can clinch a sale.  According to Judith Smith, Custom Home Sales Manager in Heron Bay, granite countertops and stainless appliances are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2011 OBIE Award Recap</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Frame</dc:creator>
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Last month, the Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council and the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association hosted the 31st annual OBIE awards. These awards, named for their obelisk shape, recognize excellence in the homebuilding industry.
Over 90 awards were presented this year, including the most coveted awards for Community of the Year.
Big Canoe won a Gold OBIE [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cardinal Construction Wins Silver for Whole House Renovation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Frame</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council congratulates Cardinal  Construction, Inc. for winning a Silver OBIE in the Whole House Renovation over $500,000 Residential Remodeling category for Hill Street in  Duluth, Ga.
The objective of this project was to transform the exterior and interior of the property from a modern and monotone house into a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Big Canoe Wins Gold for Community of the Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:30:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council Congratulates Big Canoe for winning a Gold OBIE for Master Plan Community of the Year.
Big Canoe has harmoniously integrated the natural beauty of the land (over 8,000 acres) with the elements most desired in resort and residential communities. The community contains approximately 2,000 acres of preserved green space and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cardinal Construction Wins Gold for Hill Street</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Bennett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council congratulates Cardinal Construction, Inc. for winning a Gold OBIE in the Media Center/Home Theater over $75,000 Residential Remodeling category for Hill Street in Duluth, Ga.
For information on the Hill Street project, visit www.cardinalatlanta.com or call (770)814-7331.
The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s OBIE Awards celebrates its 31th anniversary in 2011. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sterling on the Lake Wins a Gold OBIE for Best Landscape Design</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:30:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol M. Flammer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council congratulates Newland Communities for winning a Gold OBIE for Best Landscape Design for the master planned community Sterling on the Lake.
The community’s landscaping was designed to be elegantly understated. The village green and linear park are newly designed. The intent of the linear park is to create a meaningful [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cablik Enterprises Wins Gold for Best Green Remodeled Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol M. Flammer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council congratulates Cablik Enterprises for winning a Gold OBIE in the Best Green Remodeled Home over 2,000 square feet.
This home is an excellent example of how a homeowner can adapt their current home to better fit their needs, while also incorporating sustainability practices into the buildout. Sustainability can be achieved [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cardinal Construction Wins Gold for Hill Street Outdoor Living Area</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Bennett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council congratulates Cardinal Construction, Inc. for winning a Gold OBIE in the Outdoor Living Area over $75,000 Residential Remodeling category for Hill Street in Duluth, Ga.
In order to give the owners more yard space in addition to the pool and pool house, the hill beside the pool was moved approximately [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Epic Development Atlanta, LLC Wins Gold for Ridge Mill Lane</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Bennett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council congratulates Epic Development Atlanta, LLC for winning a Gold OBIE in the Outdoor Living Area under $75,000 Residential Remodeling category for Ridge Mill Lane in Atlanta, Ga.
The builder designed a plan to create an outdoor living space that was an extension of the home’s interior, aesthetically pleasing, and functional. [...]]]></description>
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