Census data recently released shows that 31 million households in 2010 consisted of just one person, or 27 percent of all U.S. households. Plus, in large cities such as Atlanta, this number goes up to 40 percent. While living alone may not seem like much fun or economically ideal considering the current economy, singles aren't complaining. Many urban communities are being[...]
P.J. Haberstock and Susan Fessler are this week’s guests on Atlanta Real Estate Forum radio. Susan talks about buying Morris and Raper Real Estate Consultants, and P.J. lets us know about the latest exterior siding tends including red, white and black bricks. P.J. Haberstock is the residential sales manager in Atlanta for Boral Building Products. P.J. has been in the Atlanta[...]
Bob Nielsen, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Reno, Nev., today issued the following statement regarding President Obama's proposals to seek refinancing aid for home owners and mend the housing market: "The nation's home builders commend President Obama for highlighting the vital role that housing plays in the U.S. economy, for recognizing the[...]
The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAHBA) announced new leaders at its annual Installation and Awards Banquet on Jan. 19, 2012. Senator Johnny Isakson installed Neal Davis, owner of Neal Davis Homes, as the association’s new president. Davis is the owner of a successful home building company that combines over 15 years of building experience, superior craftmanship and quality products to[...]
Cindi MacPherson with Interior Partners joins us on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Cindi is a partner with the Interior Partners. She is NCIDQ certified interior designer and her company specializes in model homes, sales centers and clubhouses. Tips from Cindi for decorating for the holidays and being the hot house on the block include using bells, sleighs, wreaths, garlands and[...]
Haley Livingston with HomeAid Atlanta is our first guest this week's special Thanksgiving edition of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Haley is the program manager for HomeAid Atlanta, the designated charity for the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. HomeAid's mission is to build and maintain dignified housing for homeless families and individuals can rebuild their lives. HomeAid Atlanta recently completed its[...]
Kelly Fink, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The Providence Group is this week's guest on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. An Atlanta native, Kelly has been in real estate and new homes since 1997. With homes priced from the $100,000s to the $400,000s, The Providence Group builds throughout the Metro Area in Gwinnett, Fulton, Forsyth, Cobb and South[...]
About Sales, Inc. welcomes Jason P. Janssen as the new vice president of sales for the innovative real estate sales and marketing company. Janssen has more than 15 years of experience in the real estate industry, starting as a sales person and working himself up to sales management positions with major national home builders. “Jason has been a top performer with an[...]
Regardless of whatever may be going on in the world, communities and individuals will always come together for a worthy cause. The 10th annual Essentials for Young Lives Drive hosted by HomeAid Atlanta brought in more than 72,000 diapers, baby wipes and other “essential” baby items, nearly doubling the 2010 count. The drive was held April 25 through May 2 in[...]
Newland, the nation’s largest privately held land development company and parent developer of Sterling on the Lake, a 1,000-acre planned community in Flowery Branch, Ga., is being recognized this week for its commitment to creating enduring, healthier communities across the country. After more than 40 years in real estate development, leading his company to participate in charitable and community-focused programs, as[...]