Syndication – Marketing A Listing Online

When a listing is entered into the FMLS and GAMLS, RE/MAX Greater Atlanta syndicates the listings to dozens of well- known real estate websites, as well as dozens you’ve never heard of or never expected to work with real estate. The downside of immediate syndication is the ability of a certain website to update itself […]

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New Georgia Law Changes Property Tax Assessment Procedure

Georgia recently passed “The Property Tax Assessment and Appeals Reform Bill” (Senate Bill 346) on June 7, 2010. Highlights include: 1.  Every property owner will receive an Annual Notice of Assessment and the right to appeal; 2.  Every Notice of Assessment must contain the estimated property tax (in dollars); 3.  Appeal period has been extended […]

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Peachtree Hills Avenue Part II

Our goal is to have our newest listing on Peachtree Hills Avenue up and running live on FMLS and GAMLS (the Atlanta Metro area and Georgia listing services) this Friday.  This requires coordination between us, the owner, Anita Beyer (the property stager), and OBEO (the photographer and virtual tour creator). Once the home is staged […]

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Text While Driving? You Can Be Fined Starting July 1st

New Georgia Texting Law took effect on July 1st, 2010 The State of Georgia has passed two new laws to hopefully reduce car accidents caused by distracted drivers. 1.      Senate Bill 360 (No texting while driving): “No person shall operate a motor vehicle on any public road or highway of this state while using a […]

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Tax Credit Closing Date Extension/Flood Insurance Extension

After a close brush with the deadline, Congress has passed an extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act (H.R. 5623). The extension applies only to transactions that have ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010 that have not yet closed. The legislation is designed to create […]

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A Weekend of Open Houses – June 26 and June 27

Looking for a new home?  Are you friends looking?  You are invited to two Open Houses this weekend: [singlepic id=543 w=115 h=86 float=left] 3435 Alexander Circle on Saturday from 1PM-3PM Completely Renovated!  5 Bedrooms and 3.5 Bathrooms with an In-Ground Pool and Bonus In-Law Suite $375,000 Directions More Photos Virtual Tour FMLS 4042991 (More Info) […]

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On the Road Again

American migration and what it tells us about Atlanta real estate. This fantastic interactive map shows relocation activity in and around the Atlanta metro area by county. Atlanta Relocation Map (black lines indicate people moving in, red lines indicated people moving out).

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