By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations The statistics surrounding heart disease are shocking. Heart disease is behind one of every four deaths in the United States, about 600,000 deaths a year. Our cultural image of a person having a heart attack is almost exclusively a middle-aged man clutching his arm and asking for a doctor, but […]
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Semiannual Report Confirms Buying is Still the Best Bet
Trulia’s semiannual report reveals buying is 38 percent cheaper than renting. We discuss how high mortgages would have to rise to reverse this trend.
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The Continued Rise of Non-Bank Lenders
A recent article in The Wall Street Journal put a major spotlight on the growth of non-bank financial firms. The article illuminated that the growth of non-bank financial firms opens up substantial business opportunities for alternative forms of credit as traditional banks are experiencing tighter regulations from Washington. Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and Goldman […]
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Will Nurse Practitioners Help Meet Primary Care Demand?
Will your next visit to the doctor be with an independent nurse practitioner? As the need for healthcare providers grows, expanded nurse authority could help meet patient demand.
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So You Want to Be a MLO…
Do you have what it takes to become a Mortgage Loan Originator? This week we discuss MLO certification and what it takes to get into the rewarding industry.
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Living Beyond Expectations
Atlantans are living longer than ever before, yet the region’s physical environment and infrastructure investments continue to be made with little consideration for this newfound longevity.
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February Cal-Culator Remains Unchanged
The Cal-Culator hit a record-high last month. But with extreme winter weather and global unrest, was the Atlanta housing industry strong enough to hold on in February?
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Atlanta Tops ‘Best Places to Live’ Charts
Atlanta consistently tops real estate lists that aggregate the best places to live, making Atlanta one of the best places to invest in homeownership.
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The Best Home Improvement and Maintenance Apps
Smartphone applications aren’t just for getting directions and social media. Here are the best home improvement, maintenance and home organizing apps.
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The Role of Meat in the Modern-Day Diet
The modern American diet is filled with meat – we can’t seem to get enough! But a diet with too much meat can have negative effects on your health and the environment.
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The Shift Back to Antibiotic-Free Meat
The FDA moved to end the indiscriminate use of antibiotics of animal feed. Even large chains like Chic-fil-a are done with antibiotic meat. Have you considered making the switch yourself?
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January Cal-Culator Starts New Year in Right Direction
Much to experts’ surprise, Atlanta residential real estate is seeing double-digit gains putting the January Cal-Culator at a record-high.
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For Healthy Dining, Prepare Easy Meals at Home
Brush up on your cooking skills and spend more time eating in – good health starts with a well-used kitchen!
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The Digital House Hunt Increasing in Popularity
This week we are reflecting back on one of our most popular columns. The digital house hunt is growing bigger than ever. Learning about consumer behavior is critical for growth for Realtors, MLOs and home sellers. As consumers scan the Internet for best deals on products, informative how-to videos and advice columns, it should come […]
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Don’t Get Jittery Over Studies: Our Favorite Beverage is Good for Us
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations Americans love coffee. We’re the world’s largest consumers of java – 83 percent of adults drink it. Our national average is three cups a day, per person. The history of coffee in America is a long one. The first coffee trader opened shop in Boston in 1670 […]
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How to Find the Right Homebuilder
You wouldn’t choose a doctor, babysitter or car mechanic without any background research, so why should you skimp on researching your homebuilder? Looking into homebuilders’ pasts can save time and massive repair bills in the future. A list of builders can be found on move.com, the National Association of Home Builders’ home listing website, or […]
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Strong December Cal-Culator Shows Promise for 2014
The December Cal-Culator reflects a year of recovery for the Atlanta residential real estate market from increasing home sales, prices and inventory.
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How to Prepare and Repair Your Credit for 2014
In the last column, we discussed multiple ways that a home sale can crumble, including problems that arise from a consumer’s credit during the loan approval process. Since the credit crisis, having poor credit is one of the most common ways to kill a deal. With poor credit, a potential homebuyer can be denied a […]
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Take a Stand to Start the New Year
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations Happy New Year! The holiday season is over and it’s time to tackle 2014. In December, I wrote about how to make New Year’s resolutions you can keep. It’s the second week of January – how are you doing so far? Resolutions to take the dog on […]
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Why Some Real Estate Deals Slip Through the Cracks
From the inspection to the buyer’s financing to the professional appraisal, there are a lot of areas where a deal could slip through the cracks.
