To celebrate New Homes Month in April, home industry professionals share the latest design trends that will be seen in new homes built this year. Emerging market trends incorporate creative use of materials, features and layouts that provide the most use and beauty possible at a cost-effective price point. “Despite the ongoing challenging economy, home …
It’s officially Spring, and that means warm weather is here to stay. Warmer weather means more time entertaining friends and family, so you need to be sure that your kitchen is up to the task. Any kitchen remodeling is a huge undertaking, but Cardinal Construction is sure to make the process a breeze and provide …
According to a new study from Arizona State University, Atlanta ranks number two in job growth among major metropolitan areas. Second to Houston, Atlanta had 3.1 percent job growth between January 2011 and January 2012. Findings were based on the latest job figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The statistics reflected non-agricultural job …
It’s that time of year when we go through mounds of paperwork to get ready to do our taxes and rake piles of leaves to get ready for our first mow of the season. But yard work and paperwork aren’t the only kinds of clearing out you should be doing right now. In “Give Your …
There’s no doubt that the current economic climate can be rough for homeowners looking to sell, with there still being lots of competition from foreclosures from the housing crisis. The low interest rates and budding economic recovery can give sellers a chance to get their house sold, but it’s not easy with the emotions and …
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I started working with Jim and Vickie back in December of 2010- we talked about listing their home in Kirkwood and what it would take to get this done and what the pricing might look like. We talked for the next 4 months until they were ready to list in April of 2011- we got …
Are you thinking about renovating the interior of your home or building a brand new fantasy home? If you’re just beginning to formulate an idea of what the living space of your dreams looks like, I’ve put together a list of three great sites to help inspire your imagination: HOUZZ.COM Houzz is a leading destination …
Those attending the International Building Show in Orlando, Fla. last week were treated to an appearance by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Citing that restraints on credit for home buyers and home builders alike continue to impede the housing and economic recovery, Bernanke stated, “Banks remain reluctant to make loans, both to mortgage borrowers and …
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A post from Atlanta Real Estate Forum… Atlanta certainly has taken a beating in the local and national media over the past week. The latest Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller Home Price Index report was released, ranking Atlanta second only to Detroit, with a price index of 88.93, down from a high of 136.47 in mid-2007. …
