OK, so why is EVERYDAY in caps?? Everyday, I think about things to write on this Atlanta Real Estate blog and 99% of the time it is about Atlanta Neighborhoods, Atlanta Condos, why I think My team and I are the best Atlanta Realtors around or some other kind of real estate related stuff.

So, I have to say Thank you to my Friend Kim Gokce of Portalhood.com Fame for taking the time to send me an email and giving me an opportunity to stop just thinking about myself and what kind of real estate related blog I can come up with but how I can harness our 1500+ unique visitors a day to help someone else in need!

Here is a short expert from Julie Strudthoff LeFevers 2 Day Atlanta walk for breast cancer page;
Most of you know about my family’s experience in dealing with cancer. I lost my brother to cancer in 2005. My mother is a 12 year breast cancer survivor. My sister is a 9 year thyroid cancer survivor. And I am now 6 years into my battle with breast cancer. Although I try to keep a positive attitude, I am still faced the harsh reality that….. read more

Please take the time to visit the link below or click on the Button to read about an amazing family that you can help!

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Oh and by the way……….I will match the total donations that are made from this blog up to a total of $1,000! (and start with a $100 donation to get the ball rolling)

Just so I know you have donated through our Atlanta real estate blog, please take the time to comment below on how much you donated and whos name and I will make sure that your donation is matched! It would be awesome to help Julie reach her $3000 goal in the 2008 Atlanta 2 day walk!

Sandy Springs Townhomes

Today our focus is Sandy Springs Townhomes….No Matter if you are looking for; entry level, high end, 3 story, IPT (inside the perimeter), OTP (outside the perimeter), Brick, Contemporary, New, 1 car garage, 2 car garage, updated or ready for remodel…..you will find it in the City of Sandy Springs Georgia.

About Sandy Springs –Sandy Springs was founded in 2005. It is located in Fulton County, Georgia, just south of Roswell and Alpharetta. S.S. is Georgia’s eighth-largest city, with an estimated 2006 population of 85,771.
OK… Back to Sandy Springs Townhomes. We have already talked about the fact that no matter what type of townhome you are looking for Sandy Springs has it, but lets talk about 2008 stats and current price points! So far in 2008, 129 Sandy Springs townhomes have sold (per our listing service) The average price point was $221,395 with 103 Day on the Market.

The most expensive Townhome sold was in Glenridge Heights…priced just over 500k, while some of the most affordable Sandy Springs Townhomes were located in Winding River Village under 50K! No that 50k is not a typo.

EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW THAT THERE ARE SANDY SPRINGS TOWNHOMES AVAILABLE FOR UNDER 100K TODAY! Call us and our team of Top Atlanta Realtors would be honored to help!

Here is a link to ALL currently Active

Sandy Springs Townhomes

Sandy Springs Foreclosures

Sandy Springs Homes

Located below is a comprehensive list of Sandy Springs Townhome Communities

Real Estate Social Networking 101

Right now is one of the best opportunities for you as a Realtor (or any sales person for that matter) to establish yourself on the web. I don’t just mean getting a web page and hoping someone goes to it. I mean really getting out the in the Cyber Community and showing people just what a great agent you are (hopefully you are as good as you say you are). Not only can you do this today but you can do it extremely cost effectively. Doesn’t that sound good?

The following sites are to be used as modern day Cocktail parties or business mixers. Go out….introduce yourself…Put your best picture out there and get to know some people. My best advice would be to give before you expect to receive! Try giving some referrals, shouts and diggs and be supportive of other Business people in your New web Community! As usual if you have any questions…please feel free to contact me. I would be honored to help!

About Propeller
Propeller.com is part of the AOL Network owned and operated by AOL LLC, a Time-Warner company. It is similar to Digg and Riddit allowing you to submit and vote on Article or web sites that might interest you.

About Digg

Digg is a place for people to discover and share content from anywhere on the web.

About Facebook
Facebook is a social utility that connects people with friends and others. It is the 6th most-trafficked website in the world.

About Reddit
reddit is a source for what’s new and popular online. reddit learns what you like as you vote on existing links or submit your own!

About Naymz
Naymz.com is a Reputation Network that lets you establish and promote your good name online.

About Active Rain
ActiveRain is an online real estate blogging community and social network focused on real estate agents, mortgage professionals and brokers. The site allows you to network and create a customized profile.

As everyone knows, real estate is a cyclical business with ups and downs. One way for a Realtor to weather the slower times and make additional income is to add Google adsense to your web site. Google adsense is a simple code that you add to your site and Google chooses the adds that will match your content. To sum it up….Google adsense is a system to advertise services or products on your site to a targeted audience. When you add Google adsense to your real estate web site, you have choices of what the add will look like. Google adsense is not a get rich quick scheme and you will not be able to retire overnight.

If you have decent traffic and good content, you will however see click through patterns and a steady stream of income start coming in. I have utilized Google adsense for 3+ years and although Google does not allow you to disclose adsense income, I can say that my real estate related Google income on a monthly basis more than takes care of my car note, web site cost, office bills and gas money. If you are a Realtor and have any questions about Google adsense….please feel free to contact me and I would be honored to help!

One obvious drawback of having Google adsense on your site is that your competitors are sure to be using Google adwords and WILL show up on your site. You CAN however use Google competitive ad filter.

Google’s policies are changing quite often. I recommend reading the terms of Google Adsense before becoming an affiliate.

A few strict Google adsense rules…

-Do not create multiple accounts.

-Do not modify the Google adsense Code.

-Do not place adsense ads on pages with prohibitive content.

-No more than 3 adds on one page.

-Never click your own adds!

-No headings like..”Don’t forget to help us out by visiting our website sponsors”.

-No mimicking Google ads with other ads that you might sell on your site.

If you would like to see some examples of how I have utilized adsense check out the following sites…

Ansley Park Homes

Ausitn Mansions

Charlotte Neighborhoods

Nashville Lofts

Adsense is a great ways to utilize your web site for addition income during your slower real estate seasons. Good Luck!!

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Castleberry Point Lofts

Castleberry Hill is an older area in Atlanta that has seen positive growth in the past few years. New shops, restaurants and loft living are popping up all over…this week I would like to focus on Castleberry Point Lofts located at 333 Nelson Street. From the high $100’s, newly constructed 1, 2 and 3 bedroom lofts provide modern living in this artsy and cultural area. The units have soaring ceilings, hardwood or sealed concrete floors, granite countertops and expansive windows with popular finishes. The grounds boast a clubroom and fitness center with high-speed internet, available live / work space and a rooftop pool. The 3 bedroom units go for the high $600’s and are available now. Please feel free to call contact me anytime if you are interested in previewing the property.

Feel free to contact the Brad Nevin if you have any detailed questions about Castleberry Point Lofts or any of the surrounding neighborhoods.

We would like to be your Castleberry Point Lofts agent.
Click Here If you have a home you would like to sell in Castleberry Point Lofts

Click here to see homes for sale in Castleberry Point Lofts

Other Popular Condos around Castleberry Point Lofts
Regents Park

The Bellingrath

Chastain Reserve

2828 Peachtree

The Manor House

Peachtree Andrews

Revitalization of Marietta Square
At just 15 miles NW of Atlanta, Marietta Square boasts a wide range of different communities within walking distance to the square with it’s eclectic mix of restaurants, shopping, theatre and night spots. The revitalization of the square and surrounding areas brings highly anticipated change to the area while still keeping with its old town charm.
There is a wide variety of housing options, from classic neighborhoods such as Whitlock Heights and Historic Marietta with its beautiful Victorian and Tudor style homes, to new construction townhomes such as Meeting Park and Mountain View.

With prices ranging from charming bungalows and cottages starting in the $75,000+ range, newer communities in the $150,000’s and Historic homes over $1,000,000, there are price points for every buyer all within walking distance of the square and Kennesaw Mountain Park.
If you’d like more information, please contact me and I would be happy to show you around the neighborhood!

Feel free to contact Caroline if you have any detailed questions about Marietta or any of the surrounding neighborhoods.

342 MARIETTA STREET #11
ATLANTA, GA 30313

$339,900

1 Bedrooms
1 Full | 1 Partial Bathrooms

TRUE AUTHENTIC LOFT! EXPOSED BRICK WALLS & POST AND BEAM CONSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT, SOARING CEILINGS, OVERSIZED FACTORY WINDOWS, 2 LEVEL ENTRY FOYER FEATURES SKYLIGHT, 100 YEAR OLD MAPLE FLOORS, SHARED ROOF-TOP DECK WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS, STEPS FROM CNN, AQUARIUM, AND CENTENNIAL PARK! GREAT SPACE!

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Feel free to contact the Ian Marshall if you have any detailed questions about Woodland Hills or any of the surrounding neighborhoods.

We would like to be your Atlanta Loft listing agent.

If you have an Atlanta Loft you would like to sell click here.

Financing 101

This week I am going to shift gears from specific buildings and areas in Atlanta to something a lot of people neglect until they are ready to start looking at inventory…your credit and obtaining financing for your purchase.

There’s nothing worse than falling in love with a new home or condo, telling your agent that you want to make an offer on it and then hitting a brick wall. By contacting a Lender as soon as you start thinking about making a purchase, especially your FIRST purchase, this scenario can be avoided. I highly recommend that everyone be aware of their credit score and what can be done to improve it, even if it is already in good shape.

By sitting down with your Lender and allowing him / her to gather information about your current income and assets, any necessary clean-up can start immediately. You can find out about the different types of loans and which ones might apply to you specifically. This process is not going to hurt your credit score…a home purchase is a positive thing that will add to your assets and build equity at the same time. You should also discuss how much you feel comfortable spending per month on a mortgage payment, and in the case of a condo, loft or town home, how much of that can comfortably go towards your HOA fees. This knowledge is so important when you and your real estate agent begin searching for homes, and will prevent wasting time on unattainable properties.
Through successful real estate transactions, I have formed solid relationships with several Atlanta Lenders to whom I very confidently refer business. I trust these people to advise my clients on the specifics of their mortgage options, and by communicating effectively with each other, we see that all transactions close with a Win – Win for all parties. If you are thinking about purchasing real estate in Atlanta, and would like to begin the process by speaking with one of my preferred Lenders, please let me know and I am happy to help.

Good luck out there, and always remember, I am never too busy for your referrals!
Contact Brad

Sycamore Station Condo - Just listed

$248,000

4 Bedrooms
3 Full | 1 Partial Bathrooms

3 LEVELS OF LIVING IN CLOSE IN DECATUR. GRANITE AND STAINLESS RENOVATED KITCHEN. 3 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS UP WITH NEW HARDWOODS ON THE TOP FLOOR. PRIVATE OUTDOOR PATIO AND BALCONY. COMMUNITY HAS POOL AND HOA’S ARE VERY LOW.

For more information about this condo click here

Feel free to contact the ianmarshall.com if you have any detailed questions about Sycamore Station or any of the surrounding neighborhoods.
We would like to be your Sycamore Station Listing agent.

 If you have a home you would like to sell in Sycamore Station click here.

Click here to see homes for sale in Sycamore Station

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