Kevin Morrow the Internet New Home Consultant for Lennar Atlanta is this week's guest on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. He shares information with our listeners on Lennar's one year anniversary in the Atlanta new homes market (congrats) and on their new "Paint the Town Blue" promotion. This new home radio show focuses on Atlanta metro area real estate news,[...]
Tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. There are several places throughout metro Atlanta and the surrounding area paying tribute to those lost in the attacks. If you would like to honor the men and women who lost their lives that day, here are just some of the events happening throughout the weekend. Cobb County -[...]
It's been a long time coming, but the second winner of the Summer Launch Pad Giveaway has been selected. Congratulations to Liz Lopez of Blue Skies Real Estate Photography! Liz has won a $50 iTunes gift card just for subscribing to our daily email. So why is she a loyal subscriber to the site? "Atlanta Real Estate Forum provides me with[...]
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[...]
Custom Builders USA (CB USA) members specialize in a variety of areas, and one of the increasingly requested specializations is green building. Homebuyers want to know that the home they build today will be efficient tomorrow. Recently, CB USA member Landmark Homes was awarded LEED Silver Certification by USGBC for its work at the Chandler Park community in Atlanta. LEED for Homes is[...]
Spring forward! Tonight is the night, remember to set your clocks forward one hour. Painful, I know. Personally I think it is worth it to get longer sunny days. It also gives you so much more daylight to look at Atlanta real estate after work and to find that great deal! So, don't forget to spring forward. Tomorrow at 2 a.m.[...]
Newland, the nation’s largest privately held land development company and parent developer of Sterling on the Lake, a 1,000-acre planned community in Flowery Branch, Ga., is being recognized this week for its commitment to creating enduring, healthier communities across the country. After more than 40 years in real estate development, leading his company to participate in charitable and community-focused programs, as[...]
If your Atlanta real estate is your biggest investment, then poor insurance choices could be putting it at risk. If your coverage is inadequate and you find yourself at the wrong end of a personal injury lawsuit, for example, you could end up sacrificing your home. At the Equifax Personal Finance Blog, insurance expert Linda Rey offers the benefit of her[...]
Historic Marietta has the perfect display of lights and decorations for anyone who loves to tour classic homes. The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour kicks off today and features six private historic residences in the Kennesaw Avenue Historic Districts. The homes are all wonderfully restored and beautifully decorated for the season. Homes also showcase thoughtfully chosen antiques, which are incorporated into the[...]
With a recent move, it was time to talk homeowners insurance, so my agent asked about valuables in our home. We set up a small jewelry rider (and I mean small...I don’t have that much jewelry), and that was about it. But after reading the Equifax Personal Finance blog , I’m calling her back. Insurance expert Linda Rey points out many more[...]