Going green is sometimes easier said than done. After all, while many of us can afford to recycle or use biodegradable products, buying an eco-friendly home or car is often too much for our wallets to handle. However, a new partnership between The Home Depot Foundation, Southface, Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. and the City of Atlanta is making green Atlanta[...]
The kitchen is often the most widely used room in your home, especially if you have a large family. Your friends, your kids, your kid's friends and the occasional house guest all seem to gravitate toward the kitchen. Whether it's to grab a quick snack or prepare dinner, people are shuffling in and out all day. Before you know it,[...]
Although the housing market has certainly seen better days, the dream of homeownership is far from lost. Keystone Homes has new homes for sale in Augusta, Ga., and Aiken , S.C., that are perfect for first-time or move-up buyers. Before you downplay the importance of owning a home, consider this: A recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders[...]
The weekend is finally here! Before you head out, be sure and read up on some of the events from the past week. These may not have the same pull as say, a nation nearly defaulting on payments, but not all stories can be so heartwarming and magical. Anyway, here are some of the news stories making headlines that you[...]
According to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, next week is going to be rough for commuters in Johns Creek, Ga. With the Atlanta Athletic Club hosting the 93rd PGA Championship from August 11 to 14, an influx of tourists is inevitable. According to tournament officials, the golf event is expected to draw crowds of 50,000 per day. The high volume[...]
Sky Lofts is offering home buyers the chance to own brand new, FHA-approved condominiums in The Historic West End of Atlanta. These new condos are eligible for an average of $50,000 in Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Trust Fund down payment assistance to qualified buyers. With 100 percent financing and just $1,500 of buyer’s own funds contributed toward closing, Sky Lofts[...]
Mortgage rates are at all-time lows, but not everyone will enjoy the benefits if a new proposal goes into effect. In fact, nearly 25 million homeowners across the country would be facing more expensive mortgages if the proposal remains unchanged. Provisions in the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act would require applicant to have at least 25 percent in[...]
According to a report by Haddow & Co., sales on intown metro Atlanta condos were up in the first half of 2011. The Atlanta-based real estate consulting firm says that a total of 482 units were closed on or contracted through June. By comparison, 463 units were sold in the first half of 2010, and 368 units were sold during[...]
In a busy city like Atlanta, you may think that everyone is constantly on the go. Between work, school, family and the occasional emergency, who has time to sit down and relax? Well, according to the folks at American Standard, there are still quite a few people out there who enjoy the luxury of sitting and soaking in a stand-alone[...]
We use electronic devices for everything nowadays. From paying bills online to balancing checkbooks with an app, our sensitive information is more accessible than ever before. Unfortunately, that fact also makes our smart phones and laptops prime targets for identity thieves. If you’re planning on traveling this summer, chances are you won’t be leaving your favorite electronics behind. As a[...]