Showcasing the best of Metro Atlanta, the Around Atlanta segment is back in 2018 to bring Atlantans information on the best things to do and the special events that make Atlanta great. Since it's the beginning of the new year, co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick have teamed up with several Atlanta locals who are there to help guide Atlantans[...]
You've heard of the most popular baby names of the year, but how do you measure the popularity of those names when the babies grow up? In home sales, of course! What were the names of the most dynamic home buyers in 2017? Dylan, apparently. ATTOM Data Solutions collected data from over 4 million home sales in 2017 to reveal which[...]
Today's featured Metro Atlanta city is Dallas! Paulding County has recently been enjoying booming home sales. Dallas, located northwest of Atlanta in the heart of Paulding County, has access to excellent Paulding County schools, affordable homes, shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment and shares a rich history with the State of Georgia. With under an hour's drive into Downtown Atlanta and unique[...]
Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio announces its January 2018 show lineup providing listeners with all the latest news and information on Atlanta real estate, as well as local events, attractions and things to do around the city. Sponsored by Jackson EMC, the award-winning real estate podcast airs twice a week and offers interviews with industry experts and details regarding Atlanta events[...]
Marketing expert Carol Morgan’s fourth book on social media will be released by NAHB Builder Books at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando this month. "Social Media Marketing for Your Business" approaches the subject differently than the past three books. Instead of teaching readers how to set up social media sites only, "Social Media Marketing for Your Business" takes readers[...]
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced its 2018 loan limits in early December (12/7/17) in a move that recognizes the housing industry’s rising home prices. The new loan limits will allow more people who would not normally qualify for a loan to become home buyers. Nationally rising median home prices mean that home buyers in 3,000 counties will see increases[...]
For families looking to live in comfort and style near Gwinnett County and Grayson's best attractions and schools, Paran Homes' Wheatfields Reserve community is the place to be. A five-bedroom, four-bath home is currently available for immediate move-in at reduced pricing. The community craftsman-style single-family homes priced from the mid-$250,000s. Two- and three-story homes are available and feature four, five and[...]
Jackson EMC’s goal is to make homes more comfortable and more energy efficient starting with free online resources that help pinpoint initial areas that may need attention in saving home energy. When it comes to improving the overall energy efficiency of a home and making it more comfortable, an assessment on the total performance of the building envelope and the[...]
On today's All About Real Estate edition of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio, Corey Deal, Executive Officer of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, joins co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick to give a preview of what the Greater Atlanta HBA will be up to in 2018. The Greater Atlanta HBA has been around since 1945 and is currently the tenth[...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1eR7fwkSrQ With so many facets of renewable energy available, it is hard to determine which can be best utilized in creating a more energy-efficient home. In this Ty Talks episode presented by Jackson EMC, TV host and home energy expert Ty Pennington discusses solar power and how to leverage renewable energy at home. “Having an energy-efficient lifestyle helps ensure that we keep[...]