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Leigh Hays
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Sales Tax Holiday – July 30 – August 2, 2009
Today starts a 4 day sales tax holiday! If you are in need of a personal computer or it's time for back to school clothing ($100 per item maximum) or school supplies ($20 per item maximum) - now is the time to buy! In addition to being able to purchase a laptop or desktop PC - other computing items may be eligible for the tax exempt status - software, docking stations, disks, memory, keyboards,... [Read more]
Recycling Carts – City of Atlanta
Recycling occurs every other week now in the City of Atlanta. If you are having trouble fitting all of your recyclables into the small bins - here is some good news: you can purchase a 95 gallons rolling recycle cart from the City of Atlanta for $70. The advantage to buying the recycle cart from the City is that it meets the specs to fit on their mechanical lift on the trucks. The smaller... [Read more]
The Numbers – May 2009
May 2009 Numbers: Condos/Townhomes: Area # of Sales Total Sales Volume Avg Sale Price Average Original List Price Sales Price to Final List Price Average Total Days on the Market 21 51 $ 9,505,160 $ 186,370 $ 199,370 93.5% 97.1 23 39 $ 6,659,470 $ ... [Read more]
Pending Homes Sales Record Fourth Straight Monthly Gain
The NAR - National Association of Realtors - announced the pending home sales show an uptrend for the past four consecutive months. They attribute favorable housing affordability and 1st time buyer tax credits as boosting the latest survey. The June Pending Homes Sales Index increased 0.1% to 90.7%. The last time there were four consecutive monthly gains was in October 2004. Closed existing-home... [Read more]
Corndogorama – 2009
This weekend - Saturday & Sunday - in the East Atlanta Village is the 11th annual Corndogorama Indie - Rock Extravaganza! There will be music on 2 stages, street performers, art, pie cook off, eating contest and corndogs! Festival starts noon and runs until 11pm both Saturday & Sunday and is located this year in the heart of East Atlanta Village. Tickets are $20 at Festival. ... [Read more]
Apple Raisin French Toast Casserole
I have made Apple - Raisin French Toast Casserole twice now. It is EASY and a hit for any crowd. If you are serving a buffet - it holds up well and is even delicious the next day. I love that it is assembled the night before and just needs to be cooked the day you are ready to serve. APPLE MIXTURE: 1 c. brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup butter, melted 3 to 4 apples... [Read more]
The Numbers – April 2009
There was an increase in the number of sales in the intown markets from March 2009 to April 2009. In single family houses - there were 23 more closings and in increase in sales volume of $16,631,268. April 2009 Numbers: Homes: Area # of Sales Total Sales Volume Avg Sale Price Average Original List Price Sales Price to Final List Price Average Total Days on the Market 21 43 $ ... [Read more]
Kirkwood Bungalow – For Sale
KIRKWOOD -SOLD in 21 DAYS!!!!! 327 Sisson Avenue - $209,000. All Brick bungalow with great floorplan - 2 beds/1 bath. Hardwoods throughout - smooth ceilings & crown molding. Permanent stairs to the attic - great for storage or finish for me space. Home is in great condition and move in ready! Click here for the virtual tour. Read More →
Pending Homes Sales – April 2009
The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in April 2009, rose 6.7 % to 90.3 from a reading of 84.6 in March 2009, and is 3.2%. when it was 87.5. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, says buyers are responding to very favorable market conditions. "Housing affordability conditions have been at historic highs, but now the $8,000 first-time buyer tax credit... [Read more]
Va-Highland Summerfest 2009
It's time for the 26th annual Va-Highland Festival! The Festival begins on Friday, June 5th with the community & festival activities. The festival official opens to the public on Saturday, June 6th and runs through Sunday. There will be an artist market, live music, and lots of beer & food. The festival is in the heart of Virginia Highlands. Details: Saturday, June 6, 2009,... [Read more]
