On Jan. 6, 2015 Mercedes-Benz USA announced that it will relocate its headquarters to Atlanta. Offering positions in distribution, marketing and customer relations, the Mercedes-Benz USA headquarters is anticipated to create at least 800 jobs for local residents. Mercedes-Benz USA President and CEO Stephen Cannon expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming transition, stating that he is eager to establish a permanent[...]
Atlanta is the No. 1 city in America in the minds of so many of its residents that it comes as little surprise to them when the southern behemoth and giant metropolitan area are actually officially named No. 1 in something. But, still, the more recognition Atlanta receives, the more people seem to want to want to move here, giving[...]
When we think of making a move, we put a lot of thought into the agent selection, the home search, the financing and budget - and then there's the bear of the actual move to deal with. That's where a little bit of wisdom and planning can save you a lot of time, frustration and money. Consider the following when it[...]
For the fourth year in a row, the city of Atlanta has claimed the top spot in Penske Truck Rental’s annual list of the top destinations to move to in the United States. Thanks to a low cost of living and excellent employment opportunities, more people are migrating to Atlanta and calling the city home. Companies like Coca-Cola and The Home[...]
Are you relocating to Augusta or moving from one county to another? If so, you may be concerned about your children having to change schools, especially if they have many friends or love the teachers at their current school. It’s important to know that today’s home builders strive to build homes in the best possible school districts in the area.[...]
Thinking about relocating to Atlanta? Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is here to help. We understand that relocating is about more than just moving your family to a new home, it's about finding somewhere to match your lifestyle. we provide comprehensive relocation information to all of our potential buyers. You can get the scoop on schools, communities, entertainment, attractions, shopping, cultural experiences[...]
While many Soleil Laurel Canyon residents enjoy recreational activities, cooking classes and card games, there’s no denying that Don Sungail’s carving hobby is just plain cool! For around 11 years now, Don has been woodworking. He got his start at a Marietta event and has been carving ever since. In his projects, Don mainly uses basswood, which comes from a Linden[...]
When asked for some good news on the Atlanta housing market, Dan Forsman replied, "The good news is that all recessions end." Luckily for us the President of Atlanta's largest brokerage went on to share a bit more stating, "We are finding the bottom; we are seeing activity." Forsman believes that if this recession was going to continue we’d see the[...]
The Atlanta SMC would like to say thank you KNOWAtlanta for being a media sponsor for the 2010 OBIE Awards. The OBIE awards will be held Nov. 13 and will honor the best of Atlanta real estate. With more than 24 years of relocation expertise, KNOWAtlanta is Atlanta’s award-winning source of information for corporate executives, families and individuals moving to Atlanta. Published[...]
For the second year in a row Atlanta is ranked #1 on U-Haul's Top 50 U.S. Destination Cities list. The latest rankings are based on moving statistics compiled from more than one million U-Haul truck transactions occurring between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2008. The ranking reflects destinations for movers traveling more than 50 miles and considers every city[...]