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[...]
Choosing the right school is important for obvious reasons. Parents want their children to learn the skills necessary to grow and mature. Sometimes the options for schools are limited or even nonexistent depending on district lines and location. But with the growth of Atlanta charter schools in recent years, parents have more options and more control over their child’s education. So[...]
It’s amazing how many great stories have come out of Soleil Laurel Canyon this year. From raising thousands of dollars for local charities to amazing personal accomplishments, the resort-inspired active adult community in Canton, Ga. is full of individuals who continue to inspire and resident Rich Elwell is no exception. Elwell is the co-author of “Crossroads of Conflict” A Guide to[...]
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[...]
Join us in celebrating a special anniversary! Atlanta Real Estate Forum, Atlanta's most popular real estate blog, celebrates its fourth anniversary this month. Publishing news 365 days a year, Atlanta Real Estate Forum offers the most comprehensive real estate coverage in Atlanta. The blog provides home buyers with information on Atlanta’s hottest new home communities, home builders, remodelers, events and[...]
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[...]
The Lewis Cenker Award is the highest honor given by the HBA to an individual who has made a lifelong contribution to the advancement of the homebuilding industry in Atlanta. The award is named after Lewis Cenker, who was president of the National Association of Home Builders in 1974 and is the only Atlantan to have held this prestigious office.[...]