Category: <span>Sally’s Real Estate Update</span>

Atlanta Home Prices Have Largest Decline of Any Major US City

Atlanta Home Prices The Atlanta Journal and Constitution is reporting Atlanta home prices have reached new lows:  “Metro Atlanta home prices fell sharply to a new low between August and September, moving against the national trend of a slight increase, according to the Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller Home Price Indices.  Case-Shiller set a baseline home…
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Clean Old Fashioned Hate: Georgia versus Georgia Tech

Clean Old Fashioned Hate: Georgia versus Georgia Tech We spent a fabulous Saturday morning and afternoon with friends celebrating college football at the Georgia versus Georgia Tech game.  The Georgia versus Georgia Tech rivalry is often categorized as clean old fashioned hate.  Honestly, there is no love lost between these two rivals.  Our youngest daughter…
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Early Voting for Countywide E-SPLOST and Municipal Elections

Early Voting for Countywide E-SPLOST and  Municipal Elections Early Voting for Countywide E-SPLOST and Municipal Elections – On Tuesday, November 8th, voters will have the opportunity to vote to renew the Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST). The educational special purpose local option sales tax (E-SPLOST) is to continue a 1 per cent sales tax for…
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Henderson Middle School Major Beneficiary of SPLOST IV

Henderson Middle School Major Beneficiary of SPLOST IV All home owners in the Henderson Middle School District, please note that Henderson Middle school is a MAJOR BENEFICIARY of Splost IV. Henderson Middle School would receive $16 Million dollars from theSPLOST IV Proposal. If you want to keep your real estate values strong, please support your…
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Henderson Mill Elementary School Frequently Asked Questions for New Parents

Henderson Mill Elementary School Frequently Asked Questions for New Parents A good percentage of homes I sell are located in the Henderson Mill Elementary School District (HMES).  My youngest daughter, Hannah, attended HMES and is now a successful college student in the Engineering program at UGA. Looking around the neighborhood, I can identify many successful young…
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English Team Participates in Gamma Phi Beta Charity Chili Contest

English Team participates in Gamma Phi Beta Charity Chili Contest The English Team had a fabulous time participating in the charity Chili Contest fundraiser at Gamma Phi Beta on the University of Georgia campus.  Gamma Phi Beta supports Childrens Miracle Network and a local Cancer support goup, Clute Barrow Nelson Life Foundation,Inc.      Hairy…
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Three Finished Living Levels: Shallowford Road Home near Briarcliff Road

Open floor plan and three levels of finished space in this updated Shallowford Road home  2478 Shallowford Road Atlanta Georgia 30345 $209,900 home for sale    ¨ 4 BRs, 3.5 Full Baths. Atlanta Georgia 30345 ¨ New roof. New carpet. New stainless steel range. ¨ DRAMATIC ENTRANCE FOYER has a massive chandelier. Steps to second floor. Arched window…
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Saturday FARMERS MARKET at Northeast Baptist Church on Chamblee Tucker Road

Saturday FARMERS MARKET at Northeast Baptist Church on Chamblee Tucker Road Every Saturday through September you can find a FARMERS MARKET at Northeast Baptist Church on Chamblee Tucker Road.  Tim stopped by Saturday and bought some fresh corn for our labor day picnic.      Tim especially enjoyed the stall with organically grown vegetables.  Heirloom…
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Soft Contemporary Home Featured in June 1963 Better Homes and Gardens: 2513 Foster Ridge Court Atlanta GA 30345

Soft Contemporary Home Featured in June 1963 Better Homes and Gardens: 2513 Foster Ridge Court Atlanta GA 30345 Lovely soft contemporary home with 1960’s light filled interior and modern updates.  Move in and enjoy this well maintained home with new HVAC, new appliances, new paint inside and out, new carpet and much more. Soft Contemporary…
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Craigslist Rent Fraud Article in Atlanta Journal and Constitution

Craigslist Rent Fraud Article in Atlanta Journal and Constitution I have written several posts about rent fraud and Craigslist.  Unfortunately, I continue to experience the Craigslist Rent Fraud syndrome.  It goes something like this: Phone rings: Sally: “Hello, Sally English, Atlanta real estate – How can I help you?” Caller: “We saw a hose for…
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Atlanta Home Buyers: Lowest Mortgage Rates Since 1950s

Atlanta Home Buyers: Lowest Mortgage Rates Since 1950s The Associated Press is reporting the lowest mortgage rates since the 1950s  “Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to lowest on record Posted 8/18/2011 1:36 PM ET  By Daniel Wagner, AP Business Writer WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has fallen to its lowest level on…
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