Brick homes have always been popular among homeowners. The appeal may have something to do with the third little pig who smartly built his home from brick instead of straw or sticks, preventing the big bad wolf from blowing it down. Maybe that fairy tale was so ingrained in the subconsciousness of America's youth that they forever associated brick with[...]
If you are still renting an apartment, house or condo in Atlanta, it is time to think about buying Atlanta real estate. Yes, I know, you have heard that before, but the time is now. According to a new report from Deutsche Bank, it is cheaper to buy a home in Atlanta than it is to rent! Atlanta makes the[...]
A recent Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) study has big news for Forsyth County. The study indicates that the county’s population and employment ranks will more than double by 2040. The growth projections place Forsyth in the top five metro Atlanta areas in terms of population and job growth increase. These five metro areas are predicted to grow by 3 million[...]
You’ve heard it said often: Being a parent is the toughest job you’ll ever have. For those without a home, the job is not just difficult; it’s a daily battle for survival. In fact, the average age of a homeless person is 9 years old. In Georgia, 42 percent of homeless children are under the age of 6. So, this[...]
As the April 18 federal income tax filing deadline quickly approaches, many owners of Atlanta real estate see the financial benefits of homeownership—savings that can add up to tens of thousands of dollars over several years. "The mortgage interest deduction is one homeownership tax incentive that has been part of the tax code for nearly 100 years," said Bob Nielsen, chairman[...]
Developer and Atlanta real estate expert Harold Cunliffe of The Pacific Group kept a packed room engaged and laughing during "Get Back in the Game," an informative meeting presented by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Joined by Bill Blanton, CEO of First Covenant Bank, the dynamic pair gave tips to home builders on what they need to do to[...]
Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) formally announced its 2011-12 leadership at the organization’s annual meeting, held earlier this month at Pemberton Place®, in Downtown Atlanta. This year’s Annual Meeting highlighted the organization’s 70th year and illustrated its vision for the future of Downtown Atlanta and the central city. Egbert Perry, Chairman and CEO of the Integral Group, will serve a two year-term[...]
At Soleil Laurel Canyon, we love to see residents getting out and embracing the active adult lifestyle. Because there are so many clubs and social activities to choose from at this active adult resort-style community, homeowners like Helen Ford can find (or return) to their favorite hobbies. Helen, along with her husband David, moved to Soleil in 2007 after spending several[...]
If you have an outdated cell phone, the constant barrage of advertisements for new ones may make you a bit nauseous. After all, while your friends are browsing the latest Atlanta real estate news, you're stuck waiting for your phone to finish loading the Google search results. But before you throw that archaic phone out the window and replace it[...]
Atlanta Real Estate Forum asked Dan Forsman, president, CEO and owner of Prudential Georgia Realty, to respond to this recent article from The New York Times explaining how home buying will change if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are shut down. How would home buying change if the federal government shuts down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac[...]