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[...]
Are you circling the isles of your local department store, looking for the perfect gifts for the loved ones on your list, but coming up short? Well, Google’s trends spotting tool, “Insight for Search,” will give you an overview of the most frequent searches so that you can narrow down your shopping list with ease. Below, you’ll find a summary[...]
By now, you've probably already begun your holiday shopping. However, if you're still making your lists and checking them twice, here are eight holiday shopping trends that you may want to consider. Handmade Gift: If the economy has you worried, fret no more. Use your crafty skills to create spectacular holiday gifts for your family and friends. Small Impulse[...]
Now that the holiday season is upon us, you may begin to see Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves popping up around town. If you don’t want to miss your chance to make sure your name is on the “nice” list, share your wish list and take a memorable photo with Santa, then check out the locations below for some[...]
Growing up, my family had an artificial tree that was stored in the attic and brought out year after year. The tree was older than me by about 10 years and held together with wire, but there it shined in the living room every Christmas. Now that I'm married and have a house of my own, my husband and I did[...]
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[...]
It will only take one visit to the Callaway Gardens’ Fantasy In Lights to start a new holiday tradition for you and your family. This unique holiday light show is different from other Atlanta events in many ways, which is why the Fantasy In Lights is in its 19th year. The scenes are all custom designed and larger than life[...]
For years, you’ve been watching your children and significant other take over every inch of free space in your home. Well, it’s time to reclaim your space. Mom Caves are here with a vengeance, taking over a free closet or corner of the home, for a makeshift kid-and-husband-free zone. This is the hottest new addition you can make to your[...]
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[...]