Last semester my friend’s mom flew down from New York for a college visit. The mother/daughter pair toured campus, met the boyfriend and even had time to see the Tallahassee sights like the football stadium, the capitol building and the football stadium. My friend called me two days into the visit needing something…anything to keep mom occupied. I had a[...]
Some people want to put the past behind them, while others never tire of reliving the "good old days." According to some stories in the news this week, it seems people from both groups have a penchant for Atlanta real estate. If you find yourself visiting downtown Cedartown, Ga., this week, don't be alarmed by any sudden change in scenery. No,[...]
For many cities in metro Atlanta area it has become a yearly tradition to show movies in the park. The Georgia Movies in the Park events are happening throughout the summer. Admission is typically free and there is usually a fun event before the movie starts. Families who attend Movies in the Park can enjoy children activities such as face[...]
The Georgia division of PulteGroup is excited to have Stephen Haines on board as VP of Sales. Stephen, who comes back to PulteGroup’s Georgia market, brings with him six years of VP experience in three markets including Houston, S.Florida, and Georgia. He has helped oversee the sale of over 10,000 homes during his tenure and attributes the success to continually[...]
Buying your first home is an exciting time. With the warm weather we've had in Georgia recently, an outdoor BBQ is the perfect way to celebrate finally finding your dream home. To make sure things go smoothly, Keystone is offering the following tips for grilling. Use non-stick cooking spray on the grilling rack to prevent food from sticking and to[...]
How much is a penny worth to the DeKalb County School Board? If a new sales tax is approved this November, it will be worth at least $475 million. According to the Dunwoody Reporter, the school board will ask voters to approve a five-year penny sales tax to help pay for building and operations projects. If the tax is approved, DeKalb[...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNsTvOcV4rY&version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0] Chic, urban, up and coming, sophisticated and luxurious now comes with a lowered price. Brownstones at Edgewood has reduced prices from $350,000 to $199,900! These three- and four-bedroom Atlanta townhomes are a luxurious find for the smart buyer. Interiors include hardwood floors, large closets, fire places, modern fixtures, an abundance of natural lighting as well as spa bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs. On[...]
Keystone Homes builds new homes in Aiken, S.C., and Augusta, Ga., that are perfect for each member of your family. But what about pets? Well, we care about your four-legged friends too. Here are some tips on how to make your home a more pet-friendly one. Choose hard surface floors instead of carpet: Hard surfaces like terrazzo, brick or painted[...]
Despite the housing slowdown, Atlanta remains a top 10 new home market nationally coming in at number nine on Builder Magazine's Top Local Leaders list for 2010. This is up from number 12 in 2009, but down from the number four market in 2008. In 2005, Atlanta was the top new homes housing market in the country with the top 10[...]
Lennar Atlanta recently announced the appointment of new home sales veteran Tracie Shaw to the position of Area Sales Manager. In this new position Tracie will be responsible for day to day sales management of the Lennar new home communities throughout the Atlanta market. Lennar Atlanta Director of Sales and Marketing, Ginny Bryant commented, "We are utterly delighted to have found[...]