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Benefits of Buying a New Atlanta Home

Prospective home buyers have two choices of Atlanta homes for sale: resale or new. And within those two choices are lots of additional ones including foreclosues, custom homes, condos, townhomes, 55+ communities, homes with land, homes on lakes and more. Those looking for Atlanta, Ga. real estate have seemingly endless choices in this market, but need to act fast due[...]

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Atlanta SMC to Host Hybrid Program Meeting with Speaker Kimberly Mackey

Join the Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA) for its second event of 2021: Elevate Your E-Lationships. Coming up on Thursday, April 22, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the program will feature Kimberly Mackey of New Homes Solutions Consulting, a repeat speaker at the International Builders’ Show. Do you feel overwhelmed[...]

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Reasons to Join Atlanta SMC in 2021

As anyone in the world of new construction knows, the new year started off at a sprint and it has not slowed down since! 2021 has presented enormous opportunities for builders and their sales/marketing teams, but it is not without its challenges as we look forward to shifting markets and navigating COVID-19 (coronavirus) ramifications. For the new construction marketing professionals of[...]

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Atlanta SMC to Host Free CE Course as Virtual Event

Dedicated to promoting education, the Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association is excited to announce its first Continuing Education (CE) program of 2021, Fair Housing: Don’t Be Fooled by a Handshake and a Smile. Join fellow Realtors virtually for this free CE Course on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 1[...]

2020 HomeAid Atlanta Award Winners

HomeAid Atlanta’s 2020 Award Winners

HomeAid Atlanta announced its annual award winners on January 21 at the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s Annual Installation and Awards Program at the Hyatt Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina. The HomeAid Atlanta award winners gave selflessly of their time, resources, and expertise in 2020 in support of HomeAid’s mission. 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Taylor Morrison Atlanta  This award is[...]

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Ken Warlick Installed as 2021 Atlanta HBA President

Ken Warlick has been installed as the 2021 Atlanta HBA President.  The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAHBA) introduced and installed its newly elected officers and board members during the annual Installation & Awards Ceremony on Thursday, January 21, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina During the ceremony, Ken Warlick of Harrison Homes was installed as the 2021[...]

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Kick off 2021 with an Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio Podcast

Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio kicks off 2021 with a brand-new guest lineup featuring one-of-a-kind entertainment opportunities on the Around Atlanta segments, as well as leaders within the new home industry on the All About Real Estate episodes. For those who made New Year’s Resolutions to stay more informed on local news and events, this is the perfect podcast to[...]

Atlanta SMC to Host Virtual, In-Person Meeting with Carol Morgan

Atlanta SMC to Host Virtual, In-Person February Program Meeting with Carol Morgan

Join the Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA) for its first event of 2021: New Year, New Outlook, New Focus. Coming up on Thursday, February 4, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the program will feature Denim Marketing President and repeat speaker at the International Builders’ Show Carol Morgan. Featuring both an[...]

Atlanta SMC, HomeAid Atlanta Join Radio to Discuss 2020 Silent Auction

Atlanta SMC, HomeAid Atlanta Join Radio to Discuss 2020 Silent Auction, Holiday Party

Mandy Crater, executive director at HomeAid Atlanta, and Maria Riggs, the 2020 Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) chair, join co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick on this week’s Around Atlanta segment of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio to discuss the upcoming Silent Auction and Holiday Party benefiting HomeAid Atlanta. Different from years past, the 2020 Silent Auction will feature[...]

Save the Date, Donate to 2020 Silent Auction Benefiting HomeAid Atlanta

Save the Date, Donate to the 2020 Silent Auction Benefiting HomeAid Atlanta

The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA) is currently seeking donations for its annual Holiday Party and Silent Auction, hosted by the Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council (SMC). Benefiting HomeAid Atlanta, the official charity of the Greater Atlanta HBA, this year’s Back to the Future theme is adding a new feature to the event: online bidding! This year’s Holiday Party and[...]