In tough economic times any reassurance is welcome, especially in the Atlanta real estate market. Therefore, people who reside or work in Atlanta should feel good knowing that the city is looking towards a brighter future. The city of Atlanta was recently selected as one of eight U.S. cities participating in the Beta phase of ICLEI USA's Star Communities Index[...]
Ever wonder why you're the only person in your circle of friends who's always prone to frivolous spending? Have you ever been called a shopaholic? If the answer is 'yes' to either of these questions, then you've probably given friends several excuses over the years to explain your over-spending. But really, how many "early birthday presents" and rewards for "not[...]
Selling your Atlanta home in 2011 may not top your list of resolutions, but if it made the list at all, now is the time to get started. According to the Equifax Personal Finance Blog and real estate expert Ilyce Glink, the spring real estate market started on January 2. That means you need to hurry to get your home listed[...]
You hear it all the time: location is everything in real estate. The distance to and from work is a major factor for potential homebuyers, especially in the Atlanta real estate market. However, with the introduction of light rails to Gwinnett County and Cobb County, commuters may have more options to get where they need to be. For those who aren't familiar[...]
According to NAHB economists Robert Denk and Paul Emrath, the U.S. single-family housing market is currently in an underbuilt state. This means that there is excess or pent-up demand for new construction that is not being met. This was determined by comparing the current state of the market to the expected trend that would occur if housing, labor and credit[...]
Metro Atlanta's new ultimate youth sports destination is slated to bring in $20 million in annual tax revenue, as well as provide ultimate fun for a number of youth! Slated to be built in the City of Emerson in Bartow County, he development of LakePoint Sporting Community and Town Center will firmly place Bartow County and the City of Emerson[...]
Is this another trend? The Equifax Personal Finance Blog recently reported that more Americans are making significant repairs to their homes. Quoting the ServiceMagic Q3 Home Remodeling and Repair Index, real estate expert Ilyce Glink reports that homeowners are focusing on expensive projects that are “necessary” rather than adding on and remodeling their homes. The article, “Best Time of the Year[...]
In the next few months, loyal tax-paying U.S. citizens will begin to gather paperwork to fill out 2010 tax returns, the same routine as every year. Everybody hopes for a refund and anxiously awaits the day that check comes in the mail. But what if you moved between filling out your return and receiving your check? The IRS has $164.6 million[...]
Just a short drive from Atlanta in the Greater Valley Area, things are brewing. More specifically, the creation of new jobs, something you don’t hear enough of these days. Almost two thousand alone in the last two years from Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, and with the recent announcement of the addition of a third shift at the plant, 1,000 more jobs[...]
Do you need mortgage relief, but just don't know which way to turn? The Federal Trade Commission just introduced a rule which is designed to protect homeowners from fraud. So if you own Atlanta real estate and need help, this is worth taking a look at.The newly created Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (MARS) Rule targets companies that claim they will[...]