Then it may be an energy hog. Inefficient office equipment creates waste heat. Look for the ENERGY STAR label when choosing computers, printers, fax machines, and any other equipment that makes your home office run smoothly. Make sure your home PC is using its power management capabilities, too. The screen saver does not save energy, but an enabled ENERGY STAR[...]
Outdoor living has become a huge selling point for developers and builders. As homeowners seek ways to connect to nature and each other in an effort to roll back the clock to simpler times, several Atlanta area communities offer outdoor fireplaces where homeowners gather to make smores, roast hotdogs or watch the stars. A firepit at Sharp Residential's Parkstone in Forsyth[...]
The Sales and Marketing Council (SMC), the largest and most viable council in the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for 2007/2008: Ro Preisinger, Coldwell Banker Residential Services: Chairman Cindy Huber, New South Publishing: Vice-Chairman Bob Kennedy, Richardson Housing Group: Secretary/Treasurer Jeff Anderson: Parliamentarian Sandy Andrew, AtlantaNewHomesDirectory.com: Membership Committee Ginny Bishop, Sharp[...]
Some believe that St. Joseph, the patron saint of home selling is helping them to sell resale homes. A recent article in the Tennessean is titled: "Miraculous perception: St. Joseph Helps Sell Homes" and it details several home sellers who believe that buring a statue of patron saing and praying or placing the statue under the for sale sign helped[...]
Atlantans love their pets. A big back yard or fenced area for the beloved dog is often a major consideration in purchasing a home. Many Atlanta developers and builders have taken the happiness of the family pet into consideration and offer dog parks, walking trails and other dog friendly amenities in new home communities. The newly launched Atlanta Petz magazine recently[...]
Through the collaboration of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, numerous new home builders and allied organizations, the Get Home Atlanta! campaign is informing consumers on the facts about why now is a great time to buy a home in Atlanta. One of the top 10 reasons why now is a great time to buy a home in Atlanta is the[...]
Gen X wants walk-in closets and a high-tech kitchen. Julie Janovsky's article on HouzingZone will give you all the details. Gen X, now age 30 - 42, spends more of their income on their first home that previous generations. Additionally they spend a lot of time and money on remodeling too. Specifics on what Gen X seeks: open floor plans light[...]
Tired of dealing with Atlanta's traffic problems? Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) invites you to help shape the future of metro Atlanta's transportation systems. ARC has developed a draft of short- and long-term plans to improve mobility and requests the public's views and comments now through August 23, 2007. The draft is called "Envision6" and will be considered for adoption by[...]
Meredith Oliver of Meredith Communications demystifies the job of the online sales counselor. The number one goal of the online sales counselor is to set appointments and get potential buyers in the door of the sales center. Meredith stresses that their only function is to answer internet leads and set appointments. This task can be performed from home or an[...]
Check out Brock Built City Neighborhood's new In-Town Tom/Commuting Charlie campaign on the Brock Built web site! This is too true! You might be a Commuting Charlie if you have to wake up at 6:00 just to get to work by 8:00. You might be an In-Town Tom if you sleep in until 7:15 and get to work by 8:00. Poor Commuting[...]