First-Class Stamp Increase

The USPS will be increasing the cost of a first-class Forever stamp this Sunday, January 27 to $.46. Click here for more information on increases to other services.   Image courtesy of www.freedigitalphotos.net

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August 2012 Housing Market

The national housing market continues to recover, indicated by a balanced supply of inventory and increasing home prices across the country. NAR President Moe Veissi states, “The very favorable market conditions are helping to unleash a pent-up demand, which is why housing supplies have tightened and are supporting growth in home prices.” However, rising demand […]

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Homestead Exemption Update

If you have filed for Homestead Exemption on a MAC computer for Fulton County, be prepared that your homestead was not accepted. It was just brought to our Broker’s attention that they realized their system did not communicate with MACs.  You will need to dispute and have your taxes adjusted.  If you filed electronically, whether […]

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How to Prepare for More Effective Negotiations

All business owners face the issue of negotiation in leading their companies. Depending on the task at hand, they alternate roles – sometimes selling, other times buying. Either way, the goal remains the same: obtain the best agreement possible with the most favorable terms. Experts at K&R Negotiation Associates, a team of professional negotiators serving […]

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What Do Buyers Want in a Home?

We at The Providence Group are regular readers of Ilyce Glink and we have found a recent blog post very helpful when talking with sellers about what they can do to their homes to prepare them for sale. In this blog article, Ilyce Glink discusses what buyers most want in a home. Read More

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This Month in Real Estate – June

June 2012 Market Update Signs of recovery continue in the housing market, demonstrated by improvements in the number of homes sold and national home prices. For the first time since June 2011, the median home price has exceeded $175,000. Continued strength in economic indicators, employment, and consumer confidence could help to bring full recovery to […]

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