According to a recent Metrostudy report, everything in the Atlanta real estate market is not all doom and gloom. In fact, the national housing data and consulting firm is reporting that segments of the market have shown signs of improvement during the first quarter of 2011. Even though the Atlanta single-family detached and townhome market had a combined decrease of 31% in[...]
Atlanta's favorite soft drink company is celebrating its 125th anniversary this week. If you've ever toured a new home community in July, then you've surely been grateful when someone handed you an ice cold soft drink. In honor of Coca-Cola's continued success, here are some of the things planned for the celebration: Coca-Cola employees will be treated to a free,[...]
This Mother's Day, celebrate those you cherish most by participating in HomeAid Atlanta's annual Atlanta community service fundraiser the Essentials for Young Lives Drive. HomeAid Atlanta is the charitable arm of the HBA that builds homeless facilities throughout the metro Atlanta area. Many Atlanta home builders are participating in the drive and you can too. Executive Vice President of the Atlanta[...]
[nggallery id=48] Uncle Julio's was a fun time for the Atlanta new homes industry at the Great Atlanta Home Builder's Associations first Connections over Cocktails. A group of around 60 enjoyed networking, drinks and some tasty Mexican food at this real estate event. The HBA plans to host these on a regular basis, so we hope to see you at the[...]
Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council welcomed sales trainer Myers Barnes this morning for a breakfast meeting and an afternoon CE (continuing education) class. In his typical high-energy form, Myers provided a day full of power-packed tips for improving Atlanta new home sales. Here is a brief recap of the information that Myers provided in the morning session. Known for his excellent[...]
If you haven't been privy to the ongoing saga in the Legislature over proposed changes to Georgia's tax code, it turns out you didn't miss out on much. On Monday, the Georgia House of Representatives adjourned without taking up the bill that would reduce state income tax from six percent to four-and-a-half percent (among other things). According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the hesitation[...]
As thousands of Atlanta homeowners get high water bills delivered to their doors, there are certainly more questions than answers. In an effort to combat the issues brought forth by the rising number of complaints, the city of Atlanta will be inspecting each and every water meter in the city to determine the problem, and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has[...]
April is New Homes Month! How will you be celebrating? Atlanta Real Estate Forum will be celebrating by providing news to you 24/7 on Atlanta's new home communities, condos, foreclosures and Atlanta real estate. The entire housing industry is celebrating and the building industry wants Americans to understand the direct impact residential construction has on the U.S. economy throughout the[...]
If you're a citizen of Atlanta looking to give back to this wonderful city, here's your chance to do so: HomeAid Atlanta is accepting donations for the 2011 Essentials for Young Lives® Drive from April 25 until May 2. Diapers, baby wipes, baby food, formula and baby hygiene products are all being collected to help homeless mothers and their infants. HomeAid[...]
Created by the Atlanta Regional Commission, Lifelong Communities (LLC) is described as "A Regional Approach to Aging." The project represents a desire to design places that meet the needs of residents young and old and to create communities where individuals can live for a lifetime. In order to provide a higher quality of life for all, three goals need to[...]