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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Tax Credit Extension News – Courtesy of Craig Bland

Senate members introduce amendment to extend first-time homebuyer tax credit closing deadline Sens. Harry Reid (D-NV), Johnny Isaakson (R-GA) and Chris Dodd (D-CT) have introduced an amendment to the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 that would extend the deadline for closing home purchases in order to qualify for the first-time homebuyer […]

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Our Newest Listing Marketing Tool

We are excited to offer the newest tool in online real estate marketing.  The Providence Group has begun to implement N-Play, a service that allows home buyers to make an offer online, from the comfort of their own home.  More and more home buyers are using the internet to start their home search, research their […]

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Brand New Listing in Lilburn – Start off the summer season in a new home!

Four-sided brick ranch-style home in Highland Ridge.  Set back from the street by an expansive lawn, this home has a full basement and is on a quiet cul-de-sac. Separate formal dining and living rooms. Fireside family room.  Very large eat-in kitchen; kitchen desk, breakfast are with window seat.  Double ovens. Hardwood floors and wall-to-wall carpeting. […]

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