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2010 

This is a phrase that is used far too seldom.  Too many people think that they have to immediately give an answer when asked a question.  Taking a little time and finding out the correct answer is much better than quickly giving a wrong answer.  This is an ever changing industry.  Explaining that...
08/24/2010
Thanks to Bob, here is something that I didn't know about Kennesaw.    Kennesaw Tunnel is now open complete with a history lesson The historic depot in downtown Kennesaw, Ga. host many events throughout the year, from 4th of July fireworks to art shows, concerts, and festivals.  It is a civil war...
08/24/2010
Tuesday morning began with housing data dominating the financial markets.  The housing information briefly dragged the Dow below 10,000 for the first time in a little over a month.  Existing Home Sales for July fell 27% month over month.  It is a huge drop off from last month's revised 7.1% decre...
08/24/2010
Opening Soon   Menchie's Frozen Yogurt in the Toco Hills Promenade will be opening soon. Menchie's Frozen Yogurt is available in over 70 flavors.  You can choose from Regular, Dairy Free, Low Carb, and Dairy Free varities.  The standby favorites of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry are always ava...
08/23/2010
All consumers need to review their credit reports at least once a year.  In GA, you are entitled to two free reports per bureau per year.   Always keep your credit report as factual and error free as possible.     You want to pull my credit ? Are your prepared? In the past everyone knows that  wh...
08/23/2010
After a turn for the worse on Friday, mortgage bonds are attempting to stabilize this morning.  There are no economic reports set for release today.  Tomorrow will also be a quite day in economic reports with only one report being released.  July Existing Home Sales will be released tomorrow at 1...
08/23/2010
The 10th annual Atlanta Board of REALTORS® Showcase Tradeshow will be held this coming Wednesday, August 25th at the Cobb Galleria.  The event will be held from 10 am  - 5 pm. Organizers report advance ticket sales of 800+ attendees. More than 150 business product suppliers and support services, ...
08/23/2010
Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta will be site of the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival.  This event will feature ice cream from various Atlanta vendors.  In addition to ice cream, multiple food vendors will also be there.  There will also be live entertainment, fitness activities and free health screeni...
08/22/2010
The Department of Treasury held a "The Future of Housing Finance" conference on Tuesday.  This summit was held to discuss changes needed in the housing market.  The general consensus was that government assistance for the housing market must be reduced.  Elimination would be too drastic of an act...
08/22/2010
Today was the day.  A moving sale was held for one of the most infamous houses in America.  The "Amityille Horror" home gained fame in the mid to late 1970's.  This notoriety is due to the November 13, 1974 murder of six members of the DeFeo family in the home by their eldest son.  A 1979 feature...
08/21/2010
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