Have you been wondering what that strange building is,
over by the Archi'torture' Building on GaTech's campus?
It's an award-winning solar-powered sustainable house.
Free tours are given on Wednesdays from 10-3pm, now
through the end of October. It's amazing!
http://solar.gatech.edu/home.php
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
First Time Home Buyer Programs in Atlanta
Thank you, Mike, for bringing up a good topic for today
(other than GaTech football, of course)...
October 1, 2008 is the 'expiration date' for many of the
current First Time Home Buyer grant/forgivable loan
programs. The ADA (Atlanta Development Authority)
has a great product that will continue to be offered beyond
that date called the Dream Home program, however if you
are a serious buyer and can make a decision on a first home
in the next two weeks, I would suggest to contact your agent
and your lender to get that momentum going. Some lenders
do not offer loans that easily complement these down payment
assistance programs, so it's extremely important to find a
lender that does offer exactly what you need, otherwise you
may miss the deadline and forfeit potential savings.
We all know that I'm thrifty, and that I hate to leave money on
the table, so please do yourself a favor if you want to pursue
any type of unusual loan product and speak with a REPUTABLE
lender before you get too distracted with the rest of the buying
process. Good luck!
(other than GaTech football, of course)...
October 1, 2008 is the 'expiration date' for many of the
current First Time Home Buyer grant/forgivable loan
programs. The ADA (Atlanta Development Authority)
has a great product that will continue to be offered beyond
that date called the Dream Home program, however if you
are a serious buyer and can make a decision on a first home
in the next two weeks, I would suggest to contact your agent
and your lender to get that momentum going. Some lenders
do not offer loans that easily complement these down payment
assistance programs, so it's extremely important to find a
lender that does offer exactly what you need, otherwise you
may miss the deadline and forfeit potential savings.
We all know that I'm thrifty, and that I hate to leave money on
the table, so please do yourself a favor if you want to pursue
any type of unusual loan product and speak with a REPUTABLE
lender before you get too distracted with the rest of the buying
process. Good luck!
Game Day! Parking for GaTech Football
What day is it? GAME DAY! Go Jackets!
Parking around GaTech campus is risky during football (and
often times even for basketball) games. The parking office will
ticket cars all over campus, even if you have a regular permit.
I would suggest either parking somewhere in the Home Park
neighborhood area if you can find a spot, otherwise you may as
well just park far far away and take Marta to the Stadium.
I love GaTech football, and I can't wait to do all the traditional
(and sometimes obnoxious) cheers as if I were a student again.
Let's go Yellow Jackets! Sting 'em! Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!
ps - very sad news for you Kool Korners Sandwich Shop fans...
they are now officially closed. That section of commercial property
has been sold to a developer, and will be rebuilt and repurposed.
Parking around GaTech campus is risky during football (and
often times even for basketball) games. The parking office will
ticket cars all over campus, even if you have a regular permit.
I would suggest either parking somewhere in the Home Park
neighborhood area if you can find a spot, otherwise you may as
well just park far far away and take Marta to the Stadium.
I love GaTech football, and I can't wait to do all the traditional
(and sometimes obnoxious) cheers as if I were a student again.
Let's go Yellow Jackets! Sting 'em! Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!
ps - very sad news for you Kool Korners Sandwich Shop fans...
they are now officially closed. That section of commercial property
has been sold to a developer, and will be rebuilt and repurposed.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Safety in Foreclosures
A really cute house came on the market today; great neighborhood
(Edgewood), 3 bed, 1 bath, corner lot, big oaktrees, covered 2 car
parking, etc - needs work, but it's only $89k! So - I went to see it
first thing at 9am. Inside this cute little fixer-upper house was a bum
sleeping in the 'master bedroom'. His foot was wiggling around, no
shoes on, sleeping on a pile of clothes for a pillow, on the pretty
hardwood floors. There was a cop car at the end of the street, and
I ran over to get them to escort me in the house. They immediately
pulled their guns out and asked me to stay by the patrol car while
they secured the property. They kicked the door in, chased the guy
out, and then told me it was ok to enter. Then they said that I needed
to be careful in these foreclosure houses and carry a side arm with me.
All that drama before 10am. I love my job. You never know what to expect.
With all that excitement in mind, if you are looking around at houses
for sale by yourself,
please consider these small strategies for safety:
1.) TALK LOUDLY AS YOU ENTER! Say Helloooooooooooo a lot.
Stomp, make noise.
2.) Peek in as many of the windows as you can before entering.
3.) Make sure you know where the doors are, in case you have to run.
4.) Always let someone know where you are. (We have a code phrase
that we use for emergencies; "Ask Paul about Lunch in Edgewood."
5.) If you are worried or nervous, just don't go inside at all. Save it
for another day.
(Edgewood), 3 bed, 1 bath, corner lot, big oaktrees, covered 2 car
parking, etc - needs work, but it's only $89k! So - I went to see it
first thing at 9am. Inside this cute little fixer-upper house was a bum
sleeping in the 'master bedroom'. His foot was wiggling around, no
shoes on, sleeping on a pile of clothes for a pillow, on the pretty
hardwood floors. There was a cop car at the end of the street, and
I ran over to get them to escort me in the house. They immediately
pulled their guns out and asked me to stay by the patrol car while
they secured the property. They kicked the door in, chased the guy
out, and then told me it was ok to enter. Then they said that I needed
to be careful in these foreclosure houses and carry a side arm with me.
All that drama before 10am. I love my job. You never know what to expect.
With all that excitement in mind, if you are looking around at houses
for sale by yourself,
please consider these small strategies for safety:
1.) TALK LOUDLY AS YOU ENTER! Say Helloooooooooooo a lot.
Stomp, make noise.
2.) Peek in as many of the windows as you can before entering.
3.) Make sure you know where the doors are, in case you have to run.
4.) Always let someone know where you are. (We have a code phrase
that we use for emergencies; "Ask Paul about Lunch in Edgewood."
5.) If you are worried or nervous, just don't go inside at all. Save it
for another day.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Antique Door Knobs, Door Bells, more!
Atlanta has a variety of good antique shops. Many are in
Decatur, Chamblee/Doraville, and Marietta, however
for a few high-end pieces, there are upscale boutiques in
Buckhead, Roswell, and a myriad of other neighborhoods.
Shannon sent me this link (THANKS!) for a local shop with
a wide variety of quality products and friendly service.
Eugenia's Antique Hardware
Decatur, Chamblee/Doraville, and Marietta, however
for a few high-end pieces, there are upscale boutiques in
Buckhead, Roswell, and a myriad of other neighborhoods.
Shannon sent me this link (THANKS!) for a local shop with
a wide variety of quality products and friendly service.
Eugenia's Antique Hardware
Granite Countertops, Radon, and Radiation?
Thanks to Heather for this link to an interesting article
that basically says granite with a pinkish color may have
more uranium in it than other types of counter-top surfaces.
I had not heard of this phenomenon, and have never
encountered a problem, however this article does make you
want to pause and consider the source of the product.
NY Times: Granite Article - Click Here
that basically says granite with a pinkish color may have
more uranium in it than other types of counter-top surfaces.
I had not heard of this phenomenon, and have never
encountered a problem, however this article does make you
want to pause and consider the source of the product.
NY Times: Granite Article - Click Here
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Atlanta Dog Parks
Ever wanted to take poochy to the park?
The metro Atlanta area has many great dog parks
to choose from. Personally, I take Cal over to
Piedmont Park, but there are lots of options...
Link to Atlanta-area Dog Parks
The metro Atlanta area has many great dog parks
to choose from. Personally, I take Cal over to
Piedmont Park, but there are lots of options...
Link to Atlanta-area Dog Parks
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