The fiscal cliff has been avoided and a deal has been made. Some components of the deal related to the housing industry were extended for 2013 and will operate as they have prior to their expiration. In addressing the survival of the mortgage insurance deduction for certain tax brackets, Isaac Boltansky, a Washington analyst with […]
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What I Learned in 2012: Part 1
I have been struck by polls showing the declining faith of Americans in capitalism. I studied Economics in college and graduate school, and have always believed that the capitalist engine will always prevail in the long run. The US economy’s recent performance has made our citizens less optimistic about economic growth and job creation. Even […]
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Announcement by The Associated Press to include Samsung-sponsored Tweets is part of an evolving platform
The Associated Press announced it will begin having sponsored tweets on its Twitter feed and Samsung will be the first company to take part in it. Twitter has had advertising for some time in the form of Promoted Tweets – tweets purchased by advertisers that appear in targeted users’ Twitter feeds. The Promoted Tweets are […]
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Many things have changed since Schroder PR begin 10 years ago; many have not Ten years ago this week, Schroder PR opened its doors to provide writing and media relations services to a few select clients. Since then, a lot has changed in the business of public relations, but a few enduring principles remain more […]
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader
New Year’s Goals Should Be Long-Term And Sustainable
The holidays have passed and our focus is now on the year ahead. At this time, many people begin hitting the gym more, eating healthier, or making other lifestyle changes — a result of New Year’s resolutions. Studies show that on average, nearly 80 percent of those who set a New Year’s resolution fail. A […]
Posted inLive Healthy, Atlanta!, Thought Leader
Grady and the Role of Safety-Net Hospitals
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations Happy New Year! As 2013 kicks off, I’m sharing the final three clips from my interview with Matt Gove. In the above clip, Matt and I discuss Grady Memorial Hospital and the integral role the hospital plays in the Atlanta health care system. Matt is a “refuge from […]
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The Rolling Stones at 50: Lessons for Tech Companies
What can a tech company learn from the Rolling Stones, who are celebrating their 50th anniversary? After reading Keith Richards’ autobiography, Life and watching the recent documentary, Crossfire Hurricane, I learned almost as much about building a business as I did from Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs. Know Your S**t. In Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell […]
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Unfortunately, we’re easily reminded that crises occur daily
Watching Good Morning America Monday morning while I got ready for work, I was captivated by the recent tunnel collapse in Japan. I sat with half-blow-dried hair and watched George Stephanopoulos report on the tragic scene. Nine people – eight of them burned – were pulled from vehicles crushed in the collapse 50 miles from Tokyo. An […]
Posted inLive Healthy, Atlanta!, Thought Leader
Bringing New Doctors into Your Practice
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations This month, I was excited to share news about my practice, VeinInnovations. Two new doctors, Dr. David Park and Dr. Alexander Park, are the newest members of our medical staff. In case their names made you wonder, the two are brothers. Before joining VeinInnovations, they operated their […]
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PR Practitioners’ Solutions: Wizard or Man Behind the Curtain?
Feeling jet-lagged after a mere one-hour flight from Memphis to Atlanta Sunday afternoon, I took to the couch in my apartment to relax and neglected my suitcase full of dirty laundry. I turned on the TV and looked for a good Christmas movie. Nothing. But the next best thing was on – “The Wizard of […]
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Increase in Construction Good for Housing, Economy
As the year winds down, the housing market is revving up. In recent reports, we have seen an increase in buyers, home values and construction starts. A recent article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution stated housing starts in metro Atlanta increased 50.3 percent in the third quarter compared to the same period a year ago. The […]
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It could be that scary time of year to ask clients to rate our delivery of service. Yesterday, I had an annual birthday lunch with a friend with whom I used to work at the AJC named Sherrill Evans Mahoney. She is currently a salesperson for the New York Times. We happen to share the […]
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Prevention and Treatment of Varicose and Spider Veins
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations My practice, VeinInnovations, specializes in treating venous conditions. This week, I’d like to discuss two common venous conditions, their causes, steps for prevention and treatment. Varicose veins and spider veins will occur in about 50 to 55 percent of women and 40 to 45 percent of men […]
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The Buyers and Sellers of 2012
The National Association of Realtors 2012 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers is out and it offers some interesting insight on the market’s activity in 2012. The annual profile measures the demographics, preferences, motivations, plans and experiences of recent buyers and sellers. Research for this year’s report was conducted by distributing surveys to a sample […]
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What’s next for health care in Georgia?
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations The presidential campaign is (finally) over. President Obama will serve a second and final term, and the Senate remains in the hands of the Democrats. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), now widely known as Obamacare, will remain in place. ACA provisions will be implemented as planned. The […]
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Hotel Perks Help Ease Stress for Business Travelers
Sometimes it really is the little things. When I check into a DoubleTree Hotel, I know that along with my room key, I’ll receive a warm chocolate chip cookie. The tradition of welcoming guests with a baked treat started 25 years ago, and now the chain serves 60,000 cookies a day — 21 million a year. […]
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Exercise over the holidays
By David Martin, President and CEO of VeinInnovations November (September for some eager retailers) kicks off the holiday season. Weeks and weeks of indulging with family and friends means extra calories coupled with more relaxing. Studies once claimed that on average, most people gained five to seven pounds. The news isn’t that bad! In 2007, […]
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The Case for Pro Bono Design
This first column in a new four-part series by Chris Sciarrone, an associate in the Atlanta office of Perkins+Will, is on pro bono work and social responsibility in the architecture industry. A core belief shared among architects, urban designers, interior designers and related professionals is that good design can create positive transformation in the world. This is not […]
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Tales From First-Time Homebuyers
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Now is a great time to buy a home. At Southeast Mortgage, we recently had several team members buy their first home. The current market provided each of them a unique and affordable opportunity they couldn’t pass up. One member of the Southeast Mortgage team bought […]
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Still weathering the superstorm
We’ve all seen the damaging effect “Frankenstorm” has had on the east coast – and now we’re seeing the nation come together in the relief effort. With elections this week, a new set of problems has joined the massive list. From electronic voting machines without power and shortages of backup paper ballots; polling centers without power, […]
