The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association recently honored Carol Stone as Associate of the Year. Vice President of Residential Construction Lending at Colonial Bank, Stone has a long record of involvement with the Atlanta homebuilding industry. She is active in the Gwinnett Chapter and has served on the HBA Board of Directors during her two terms as Associates Council chair.[...]
Duvall Brumby is the recipient of the 2007 Builder of the Year from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Each year the Builder of the Year is presented to a Certified Professional Home Builder member of the HBA who has demonstrated a commitment to professional excellence. The award recognizes a builder for contributions to furthering the goals and mission of the[...]
Pamper me! Our lives have become hectic. Atlanta homeowners are seeking ways to uncomplicate life and find time to enjoy quality time without worrying about picking up the dry cleaning, ordering dinner or scheduling tickets for a play. Concierge Services are offered at many of Atlanta's finest communities. Here is a sampling: Twenty-four hour concierge will be offered at Avignon at[...]
For the most current information on Homestead Exemption deadlines in Georgia, read our blog post for the 2010 Tax year - File Your 2010 Homestead Exemption. Did you purchase a new home in Atlanta last year? Then it is important that you file for a Homestead Exemption in your county. This can save you thousands of dollars in property taxes! Here[...]
Why all the buzz about “walkability?” “Pedestrian-friendly” communities are in high demand, and for good reason. Safe, comfortable places to walk improve our quality of life. PEDS, metro Atlanta’s pedestrian advocacy organization, provides this top-ten list of benefits. Less traffic congestion One-fourth of all car trips are less than a mile. Sidewalks and safe crossings enable you to reach destinations on[...]
LEED for Homes is a rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-perfomance green homes. For the many benefits of green homes, visit the U.S. Green Building Council's new green homes Web site. Green homes use less energy, less water (important in a drought) and less natural resourses. These homes create less waste and are healthier and more comfortable[...]
Water is one of our most precious natural resources. Clean water is a luxury that many people worldwide don't have. The recent water crisis in Georgia has caused all of us to think twice when we turn on the faucet. Water restrictions impact everyone in the Atlanta real estate industry from landscapers to homeowners. Conserve Water Georgia! is a Georgia[...]
Those curious as to whether professional sports teams truly have economic benefits on the city can find out at the ULI Atlanta panel discussion on Tuesday, November 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the 755 Club at Turner Field. The event, which is titled "The Economic Impact of Pro-Sports on Real Estate and How to Leverage Development around Sports Venues," will[...]
Then it may be an energy hog. Inefficient office equipment creates waste heat. Look for the ENERGY STAR label when choosing computers, printers, fax machines, and any other equipment that makes your home office run smoothly. Make sure your home PC is using its power management capabilities, too. The screen saver does not save energy, but an enabled ENERGY STAR[...]
Outdoor living has become a huge selling point for developers and builders. As homeowners seek ways to connect to nature and each other in an effort to roll back the clock to simpler times, several Atlanta area communities offer outdoor fireplaces where homeowners gather to make smores, roast hotdogs or watch the stars. A firepit at Sharp Residential's Parkstone in Forsyth[...]