By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations When pressed, can you explain what coinsurance is? Can you describe an in-network Out of Pocket maximum? Do you know the difference between copays and deductibles? If you’re not sure what any of those terms mean, you’re in the majority, according to a blog post on WashingtonPost.com today. […]
Category: Thought Leader
Don’t bypass the BI-PASS
I would like to suggest a 15 day unlimited trips pass. We can called it the BI-PASS because it works in concert with the BI-Weekly Pay Period.
Fall Still Good Time to Buy But Don’t Expect Lower Prices
Fall is still a good time to buy a home but pattern for home prices is different in 2013.
The Third’s a Charm…
MARTA “Challenger” Lamar Dixon’s personal account earned him a place in the winner’s circle during Month Three of our online contest.
Starting a New School Year and Strengthening Our Immune Systems
Use these strategies to boost your immune system, especially at the start of a school year.
A Big Change in the Mortgage Industry
With the historically low mortgage interest rates over the past few years, the number of refinanced mortgages has risen astronomically. But over the past few months as rates have increased, the number of refinances has dropped just as dramatically.
Enticing Potential Buyers to Your Home
Before that “For Sale” sign goes in your front yard, take a good look around your home and make sure you will be showing it off to its best advantage.
Risk avoidance via communication of wait times
When it comes to my time, I fear wasting it by not knowing if and when a train/bus is coming to get me to work or general life on time.
Good Conversations Lead to Good Health
Without good communication between doctors and patients, health suffers. Are you prepared for your next checkup?
Achieving Leadership & Innovation Success Through Constant Education
Kat Cole talks about the strategies and skills needed to effectively create and manage change in a brand that has had success in over 52 countries and continues to roll out successful new multichannel opportunities.
A MARTA Ambassador Corps
If the problem of public perception of MARTA throughout the metro area improved dramatically, we would see higher ridership.
5 Tips to Sell Your Home to Generation Y
As millennials are beginning to enter the housing market, we discuss what renovations are needed to market your home to Generation Y.
Pre-Housing Bubble Burst Levels Appearing in the Industry
Though Atlanta has been enduring one of the wettest summers in history, it is also experiencing one of the “hottest” in terms of real estate, according to online real estate database Zillow. Zillow’s second quarter real estate market reports showed that home values increased 2.4 percent from the first quarter to the second quarter of […]
Volunteer clean up days
Wouldn’t it be great if MARTA developed a volunteer program and regularly held community cleanup days where riders and neighbors could come together and mop the floors, scrub the walls, or touch up paint to make the stations look great.
The Perils of the Great Outdoors
Don’t let a tick spoil the fun of a camping trip. Learn how to avoid them, check for them, and remove them before you set up camp.
Positive Signs for the Housing Industry
Brighter days lay ahead for the housing industry. Here are a few positive signs we’ve seen at Southeast Mortgage.
Top Myths About Mortgages
There are many types of mortgages available, which is good for the consumer, but also leads to a lot of confusion. Here are some of the top myths about mortgages we encounter.
Both Sides of The Aisle – Experiences of A Choice and Transit Dependent Rider
With as much as Atlanta likes to beat it’s chest that it’s a ‘world-class city,’ without a competent, comprehensive, and consistent public transportation system, it’s merely puffery.
Home Advice for Homebuyers
As a thought leader in the mortgage industry, I was recently asked to comment on what the increase in mortgage rates means for homebuyers right now. A reporter from Fox 5 came to the Southeast Mortgage offices to interview me on the topic and the segment appeared on “Good Day Atlanta,” in a report by […]
Invest in Maintenance and the Right Renovations for Resale
Spending money to maintain your home isn’t as much fun as renovating it. But maintaining your home is critical to keeping its value and knowing which renovations add value is important before you undertake that expense.
