Our September Newsletter

“A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.” – Unknown Even during the uncertain housing market of recent years, 90% of surveyed homeowners maintained that their house is a source of comfort in their lives.*  Have you ever stopped to think about why so many Americans make […]

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John Damiano on ThinkGlink!

Tune into ThinkGlink this Sunday, August 8th, to hear our own John Damiano discuss the real estate market in Metro Atlanta and Georgia.  Host Ilyce Glink is an award-winning, nationally-syndicated journalist who writes about real estate and finance. Come join John and Ilyce for an ediyfing look at today’s real estate news and how it […]

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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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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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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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Bendleton Trace in The Preserve At Whittington

1106 Bendleton Trace, Alpharetta, GA 30004 John Damiano, Associate Broker The Providence Group Location and elegance all in one! Come see this beautifully designed end-unit town home perfect for spacious living. Hardwoods and clean wall-to-wall carpets lead from the first level of a bedroom, powder room, and entrance to the garage and the back yard. […]

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H&R Block Gives Six Tips for Finding the Right Tax Professional

Seek tax preparers who guarantee their work, complete ongoing training Although the IRS announced new regulations for tax professionals, these rules will not take effect until 2011. This year, the more than 80 percent of Americans using a tax preparer to complete their returns will want to ensure they’re working with a reputable tax preparer. […]

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