Atlanta Real Estate Forum

Jim Chapman Communities Takes Home Four OBIE Awards!

Jim Chapman Communities — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:08:50 +0000

The 29th Annual OBIE Awards Gala was held this past weekend, November 7th to be exact, at the Cobb Galleria. As you know, these are the most prestigious home builder awards for the Atlanta market and to win is a huge honor. Jim Chapman Communities is no stranger to being an OBIE award winner having [...]

Georgia Ranks #6 for Best Business

Laura Everett — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:48:19 +0000

Even though there is an overcast from the economic downturn, Atlanta is still shining through. A recent Forbes article ranked Georgia #6 for The Best States for Business. That’s extremely high! There were over 30 different points of data that were used to figure this out and there were 6 categories used to rank each [...]

The 411 on “Short Sales” and Foreclosures

Michelle Serra — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:16:05 +0000

We’ve all heard the terms “short sale” and foreclosures, but what do they really mean to you as a homeowner? What do they mean to homebuyers? to Realtors? Through this multi-part series we will explore what these terms mean and how they could apply to you. Part 1: What do I need to know before entering [...]

Penny Power Promotion Grand Finale Event November 10th!

Bowen Family Homes — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:47:33 +0000

Can you believe the time has finally come for the main event in the Bowen Family Homes Penny Power Promotion? Well, it’s here. Bowen Family Homes has qualified 100 homebuyers and 100 Atlanta real estate agents for the Grand Finale Penny Tossing Event taking place November 10th at 9 am. All the excitement and commotion will [...]

Park Springs Couple Finds Love during WWII

Park Springs — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:42:40 +0000

When visiting Park Springs continuing care retirement community located in Stone Mountain, it isn’t unusual to run across someone who has a great story. Many of those who reside here have had some memorable life experiences. For Rita and Howard Dean, this was quite the case since they lived a very full life that took [...]

Patterson Named Managing Broker of Re/Max Greater Atlanta Cobb Office

Jimmy Booth — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:37:33 +0000

Sharon Patterson has been named managing broker of the Cobb office of Re/Max Greater Atlanta. Patterson previously served as the broker for Crystal Lake Realty LLC, which handles sales for Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club in Henry County, and she was also the owner of Southern Horizon Real Estate, a consulting company specializing in [...]

Atlanta Real Estate Forum Wins Best Interactive Marketing

Carol M. Flammer — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:57:28 +0000

Atlanta Real Estate Forum won a Gold OBIE for Best Interactive Marketing 2009 from the Great Atlanta Home Builders Association at the annual OBIE awards on Saturday night at the Cobb Galleria. This is the second gold OBIE for Atlanta’s favorite real estate news site! See About Atlanta Real Estate Forum for the full list [...]

New Midtown Office for Morris & Raper Intown

Morris and Raper — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:30:10 +0000

The Morris & Raper InTown division has seen some significant growth in the past nine months adding 24 new agents, so there was no other choice but to expand. As an intown real estate company, it makes perfect sense that their new office is in Midtown Atlanta. They will officially move into the new location [...]

Fall Forecast for the Housing Industry

Laura Everett — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:51:39 +0000

Thanks to a recent article from Big Builder magazine, we have updates from the 2009 Annual Fall Forecast Conference, which discussed what is in store for the building industry for the rest of 2009 and early 2010. The conference was well attended, probably because everyone in the real estate industry is hoping that the worst [...]

Atlanta Real Estate Forum Celebrates 3rd Anniversary

mRELEVANCE — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:26:46 +0000

This month, Atlanta’s favorite real estate blog turns three years old. With every passing year, the blog has grown in popularity and in content. For home shoppers, the blog provides information on Atlanta new homes for sale. In addition, it offers information on local real estate events and pertinent industry news, like details on the [...]