Though Labor Day traditionally signals the end of summer and beginning of a real estate slowdown, the Atlanta residential real estate index continues to climb due to foreclosures, affordability and inventory.
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Posted inRobinson School of Business, Thought Leader
Lisa Rolf: Widening her Lens with an EMBA
Lisa Rolf never envisioned herself as an Executive MBA student. Once Rolf attended an information session for Robinson’s EMBA, she realized the program would enable her to support not just her team but the company as a whole.
Posted inLive Healthy, Atlanta!, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Married men live longer than their single counterparts. Men in general can take health for granted, need “medical home base.”
Men are less likely to be proactive in terms of their health care. David Martin discusses why married men are more likely to take action when it comes to their health.
Posted inLive Healthy, Atlanta!, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
As Sneaky Sugar Invades the Food Supply, We’re Eating More With Not-So-Sweet Consequences
Sugar has been insidiously invading our food supply for years. Get to know the names sugar takes and take extra time at the grocery store to notice the amount of sugar in the foods you’re buying.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
First-time Homebuyers: Make Foresight 20/20
As Atlanta real estate sizzles and lending standards ease, more hopeful first-time homebuyers are making the plunge. Make sure you don’t discuss fall prey to these first-time homebuyers’ top mistakes.
Posted inLive Healthy, Atlanta!, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Robin Williams’ Death; Destigmatizing Mental Illness
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations Last week, a very funny man passed away unexpectedly. Known for wild stand up humor and touching movies, Robin William’s suicide was a shock to fans. William’s death was also a sad reminder that whatever our public veneer may be, anyone can struggle with mental illness. This […]
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Humanitarian Relief and the American Way
Watching the news about the developments on the United States’ southern border reminds me of my first encounter with a refugee crisis 23 years ago in Dadaab, Kenya.
Posted inThought Leader, Transit
Let’s Get Heavy Rail Up GA400 Corridor Moving
Atlanta is no longer a sleepy, southern town. It is a modern, international city with millions of citizens and it should have the transportation infrastructure commensurate with a global city of our size.
Posted inLive Healthy, Atlanta!, Thought Leader
Are “Superfoods” Another Super Myth? One Quick Read That May Help You Decide…
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations If poorly drawn ads on the Internet are to be believed, common problems such as unwanted belly fat and a case of diabetes can be solved with “One weird trick.” It’s unbelievable enough that most of us chose not to take the bait. But the advertisers must […]
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Atlanta Summer Real Estate and Recovery Begins to Simmer
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.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Ebola: A Word That Strikes Fear
Ebola. Until recent months this was a virus that most Americans were unfamiliar with, or referenced with E Coli. Now, the word Ebola breeds fear and loss as we look at over 800 lives lost and more to come in West Africa.
Posted inLive Healthy, Atlanta!, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
While you sleep, parts of your body are hard at work
Our bodies our busy during sleep, but most Americans deprive themselves of rest. As we learn more about the role sleep plays in brain health and function, the importance of sleep becomes ever clearer.
Posted inLive Healthy, Atlanta!, Thought Leader
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.
Posted inThought Leader, Transit
MARTA Bus still unfamiliar
It’s unfortunate that the MARTA bus service is nearly invisible to non-users and that the learning curve is so large. With improved bus stops and information, MARTA bus can be as integral as MARTA rail.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
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.
Posted inLive Healthy, Atlanta!, Thought Leader
The Good Side of Fat in Our Diet
Some fat in your diet is not bad. Fat is an essential nutrient and we require it to survive.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader
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.
Posted inAccounting, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Identity Theft and Emails From Nicaragua: Protect Yourself From Web-Based Fraud
Financial fraud is becoming more and more widespread by the minute. The bottom line: take care to protect yourself from identity fraud.
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Together, nothing is impossible
When you connect with nonprofits as a donor, volunteer or board member, ask their leaders about their partnerships. Encourage them in working differently and in collaboration with others.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader
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.
