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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>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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		<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>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>
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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>Have a Steamy Valentine&#8217;s Day with Showers From Mr. Steam</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:59:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Valentine&#8217;s Day is on the horizon, and now is the time to start thinking of the perfect gift for that special someone. Flowers and candy are nice, but wouldn&#8217;t you like Something that last longer than a week? If you&#8217;re ready to take your relationship to a steamy new level, consider a gift from Mr. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Green Building Options from Custom Builders Atlanta</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:43:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Custom Builders Atlanta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Custom Builders Atlanta has several options for homebuyers who want energy-efficient Atlanta real estate. Our members are versed in several green building programs. Here are a few of the ways we can help transform your home into an eco-friendly living environment.
EarthCraft - This program was established by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Southface [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cherokee County Lake Living at Lakestone</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:19:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharp Residential</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lakestone is a gorgeous Sharp Residential community in Cherokee County. Located in Woodstock just minutes from I-575 and Highway 92, this neighborhood offers scenic lake views while still being convenient to local shopping and dining. We have just opened our second phase here, and construction has begun on several new homes. We will also be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Reasons to Choose Custom Builders Atlanta</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:26:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Custom Builders Atlanta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When searching for Atlanta real estate, finding the right floor plan can be tricky. Whether you want a condo or townhome, a ranch or two-story home, there is an almost overwhelming number of options available. But what if none of the pre-existing options meet your needs? Custom Builders Atlanta can create a floor plan built [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Just One Home Available at Lake at Victoria Falls</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:23:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Red Oak Construction</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Red Oak Construction has gorgeous Cobb County lake lots at Lake at Victoria Falls.  Homebuyers here enjoy the serenity of lakeside living combined with the convenience of West Cobb. There is currently just one home available at this community.
The Glenrich on Lot #10 is a five-bedroom, three-bath home with an award-winning floor plan that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Earth Cents Makes Sense, Saves Dollars</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:05:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ATL Best New HomesTV</dc:creator>
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Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to go greener? Georgia Power has rolled out a new portfolio of options for those homeowners and builders looking to make green changes to their Atlanta real estate.
Earth Cents, as it is called, is a new set of energy-efficiency programs to help Georgia Power’s customers cut back on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Products from Trane and Schlage Unveiled at CES 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:52:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Custom Builders Atlanta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re interested in smart home technology, new products from Trane and Schlage were unveiled at this week&#8217;s International Consumer Electronics Show.
Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, revealed a new home automation technology system, that uses advanced technology from both Trane and Schlage. The Nexia Home Intelligence [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Granite Sports a Powerful Versatility That Other Stones Can’t Match</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As any homebuyer can tell you, granite is a key selling feature for kitchens and in many ways has become the gold standard for a good kitchen. If you’re looking to purchase a home or to remodel your own dwelling, have you realized just how many kinds of granite kitchen countertops are out there and [...]]]></description>
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