Is recovery stalling? This month’s Atlanta residential real estate index provides data that shows Atlanta real estate’s recovery may be beginning to simmer.
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The Most Important Room in Our Home for Better Health
A new device called Sense aims to improve our sleep through tech and tracking. We’re still teasing out just what happens during sleep and the factors, like stress, that turn a good night bad.
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Looking For A Home? Look To Your Phone
Looking for a home can be made more efficient, fun and less stressful with the help from real estate smartphone applications like Trulia, HomeSnap and Credit Karma.
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Atlanta Residential Real Estate Index Hits Record High With Across the Board Housing Improvements
Like the Atlanta weather, this month’s Atlanta residential real estate index is sizzling due to improvements in home sales, prices, foreclosures and more.
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Who are Millennial Homebuyers?
The next generation of real estate doesn’t always believe bigger is better. Learn more about this emerging demographic and how they’re changing the real estate landscape.
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Why Waiting to Buy a Home Could Cost You
Waiting to buy a home? It could cost you in the long run as the current historically low rates, lucrative buying season and high rent costs won’t be around for long.
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Recognize and Prevent Heat-Related Conditions
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations Spring-cleaning has nothing on summer labor. The yard needs attention, the attic needs to be cleaned out (so does the basement), a community garden needs volunteers and why not add a run around the block in the heat of the afternoon to round out your to-do list? […]
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Why We Love Junk Food and How to Kick the Habit
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations A trip to the grocery store can be a weekly challenge. The produce is clustered together in one corner; the meat and dairy line the perimeter of the store. These are the areas we should shop in, but we’re pulled into aisles filled with frozen meals, brightly […]
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Atlanta Residential Real Estate Rebounds
After months of sluggish behavior in the Atlanta residential real estate industry, May finally demonstrated significant housing recovery. After two months of a score of 5.7, the May Cal-Culator ranks a 6.0 due to improvements across the board in pending home sales, foreclosures and home price gains. The leading measure of U.S. home prices, the […]
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Mortgages from A to Z
When it comes to buying a home, there is an array of mortgage options to choose from. This week we review the variety of mortgages available to homebuyers including fixed-rate mortgages, adjustable-rate mortgages and FHA loans and we weigh in on factors to consider when choosing a mortgage that’s right for you. Adjustable-rate mortgage An […]
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Nursing Forces in WWI Faced Harsh Conditions
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations World War I earned the moniker the “Great War” for good reason. The First World War ranks among the deadliest conflicts in recorded history. The total number of casualties, both military and civilian, was around 37 million. Sixteen million people died and 20 million were wounded. The […]
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Are You Ready to Buy your First Home?
Few financial decisions are quite as daunting as buying your first home. In this first of a two-part column we will discuss what factors are good indicators that you are ready to buy your first home. Next week, we’ll share a few important things you need to know as a first-time home buyer. Do You […]
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April Cal-Culator Reveals Continued Spring Setback
This spring real estate season continues to disappoint the Atlanta area after a strong winter. Sluggish market behavior caused the Cal-Culator index to remain stagnant in April.
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Four Things to Expect When Buying or Selling This Season
Every year in real estate is different due to changing economic cycles and new legislation. Here is what sellers and buyers should expect this year.
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Homeowners Associations in Georgia
Though homeowners associations have a reputation for strict rules and expensive dues, sacrificing some residential freedom can result in better curb appeal and property value.
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Spare Your Loved Ones By Making Your Final Care Wishes Known
Making decisions about end-of-life care is difficult, but it’s a gift to those we leave behind. Don’t leave your family guessing what your wishes are – create an advance directive today.
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Debunking Top Real Estate Myths
Though the real estate industry is constantly evolving, long-thought myths are still plaguing the market and consumers’ decisions. This week, we debunk some of the most commonly thought myths including the truth behind moving to the suburbs, remodeling as an investment and licensed vs. registered mortgage loan originators. Myth #1: Suburbs Provide More Bang for […]
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Spring is Here, and So Are Allergies
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations Temperatures are climbing as the weather begins to reflect what the calendar declared in mid-March – it’s spring! Along with azaleas come allergies, and this year experts anticipate a harsher than usual allergy season. Thank the infamous polar vortex. Winter weather has continued on longer than normal, […]
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Make Your Home Eco-Friendly This Earth Day
As Earth Day approaches next week, learn tips on insulation, home auditing and HVAC system to make your home more comfortable while decreasing your family’s carbon footprint and energy bill.
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Declined March Cal-Culator Breaks Record Run
The March Cal-Culator leaves much to be desired for the Atlanta residential real estate market. Declines in home sales and home price gains shook the first spring month.
