As part of HB 385, a bill introduced in late February, several proposed tax changes to Georgia's tax code are being discussed. The Atlanta Journal Constitution has been covering the changes extensively but for anyone who has missed some coverage, here is a summary of the proposed revisions. (For anyone who missed it here is first post on proposed tax changes[...]
Online marketing is a critical aspect of new home builders marketing plans. Unfortunately many builders are overwhelmed and try online strategies randomly and yield very poor results. At activSalesAgent we believe that having a defined road map is how new home builders will be able to best design and execute a realistic web marketing plan. Here are the five critical[...]
Some good news was recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development that should put a smile on the faces of those in the Atlanta real estate industry. The two organizations recently announced that privately-owned housing starts went up roughly 14.6 percent in January. This fact is part of a larger report that was[...]
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[...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLjIVEf1nwM&fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0] Earlier this week N-Play had the privilege of sponsoring a luncheon at the Atlanta Press Club where Senator Johnny Isakson was the guest speaker. He spoke of the legislative issues facing Congress in 2011 and how it would affect Georgia. We chose to sponsor the event because not only is Mark Bloomfield, our Founder, a Georgia Tech[...]
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[...]
As we enter 2011, new leadership takes the helm of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. At the Installation and Awards Banquet held on Tuesday, Jan. 18, Carl Riden installed Mike Smith as the association's new President. Carl reflected on Mike's education and introduction to the industry. Here are some of the highlights of Carl's remarks: Mike was a plumbers helper[...]
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[...]
You’re in the City of Atlanta; it’s hot and you’re wearing your best looking, but most uncomfortable pair of shoes. You have a power lunch meeting in 30 minutes. You could take a taxi to the restaurant, but that seems like a waste of money and it's not as eco-friendly as walking. However, if you walk, you risk showing up[...]