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Fort McPherson Master Developer Could be Named Tomorrow

Your Guy for That Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 No Comments

Tomorrow afternoon the McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority (MILRA) Board will meet. This could be the meeting we have all be longing for, the one in which a Master Developer could be named for the base redevelopment.. At the last MILRA Board Meeting a Selection Committee was formed to meet, interview, review and make recommendation to the Board for a Master Developer. Whether the MILRA Board will approve the recommendation tomorrow, or seek additional review is yet to be seen. What we do know is that the Selection Committee came to a unanimous decision in making their recommendation.
After a packed house at the kick-off meeting, two different big teams were formed and competed for the job of Master Developer. Carter partnered with HJ Russell & Co.is competing agains… Continue Reading Fort McPherson Master Developer Could be Named Tomorrow

Posted in Atlanta, East Point, Fort McPherson, News & Reports, Real Estate

Have Your Voice Heard at the East Point Town Hall Meeting

Your Guy for That Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 No Comments

East Point Mayor Pittman is holding a “Town Hall Meeting on Balancing the General Fund” at 7:00PM on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at the Jefferson Park Recreation Center, 1431 Norman Berry Drive, East Point, GA. All East Point residents are invited to attend and participate in the discussion on:

Utility rate increases or Property tax code reform
Recommended property tax code reform
Contracting services
The effect of uncapping the millage rate
The effect on the General Fund

The Mayor encourages East Point residents to come and participate in the discussion. “IT IS YOUR MONEY and YOUR CITY”
This is YOUR OPPORTUNITY to speak directly to Mayor Pittman about her plan to remove the ceiling on property taxes and initially double YOUR city property tax. It’s also your opportunity to… Continue Reading Have Your Voice Heard at the East Point Town Hall Meeting

Posted in East Point, Feed, News & Reports, No New Taxes, Real Estate, Taxes

Atlanta Seeks Police & Fire Presence at Fort McPherson

Your Guy for That Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 No Comments

The City of Atlanta is working to relocate three key divisions of Police & Fire to the new Fort McPherson Development. The City is asking the Army for a no-cost transfer of a portion of the “Parkway Neighborhood” district to be used for these efforts. Proponents site that with the current housing market there is no short or medium range need for additional housing on the base redevelopment site.
Instead, The City of Atlanta would like to relocate the Police Academy, Fire Academy and Helicopter Operations to a centralized facility within Fort McPherson. Both the Police & Fire Academies are currently renting space from Atlanta Public Schools and are over capacity. This would provide the academies room to grow and save the City the cost of renting space. It would cost very little to … Continue Reading Atlanta Seeks Police & Fire Presence at Fort McPherson

Posted in Atlanta, East Point, Feed, Fort McPherson, Metro Atlanta, News & Reports, Real Estate

Tips for Selling Homes in East Point

Your Guy for That Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 No Comments

Recently, Your Guy for That, Dustin Drabot had the distinct privilege of being interviewed by the Jefferson Park Hub regarding the East Point real estate market.  Here’s a preview of what was discussed:

The East Point real estate market in 2011 and how it’s changing.
East Point home prices over the past year
How people can prepare their home for sale
Challenges East Point residents face in selling their homes.

Check out the article Tips for Selling Homes in East Point. on the Jefferson Park HUB today for all the answers. The Jefferson Park HUB is a great resource for additional news and happenings in East Point…. Continue Reading Tips for Selling Homes in East Point

Posted in Buyer Tools, East Point, Feed, First Time Homebuyers, News & Reports, Real Estate, Sellers

VA Expansion Taking Shape at Fort McPherson

Your Guy for That Monday, February 27th, 2012 No Comments

At last week’s Community Engagement Subcommittee Meeting for the redevelopment of Fort McPherson, the Primary Contractor for the VA Expansion Project made a presentation. At the time of our meeting, the Army had just signed the paperwork to transfer the land to the VA, it was headed over to the VA for countersignature. As soon as that document is executed demolition and construction will begin.
This project was slated to start last year. It is a 15 month Design-Build project and 3 months of design work has already been completed. Construction is expected to take 12 months and should be completed at this time next year. The VA is serving as the redevelopment efforts initial anchor tenant.
The project itself will renovate approximately 75% of the main clinic building. Adjoining buildings 1… Continue Reading VA Expansion Taking Shape at Fort McPherson

Posted in Atlanta, East Point, Feed, Fort McPherson, Metro Atlanta, News & Reports, Real Estate

FREE Home Buyer Seminars Return to East Point

Your Guy for That Monday, February 27th, 2012 No Comments

There has never been a better time to enter the real estate market, particularly with climbing rental rates. So why throw away money on rent when you can be your own landlord?

Mortgage rates are near historic lows. Great homes haven’t been this affordable since 1997, and the  market is full of highly motivated sellers. Fairfield Mortgage will be on-site to answer financing questions and to offer pre-qualification.

So you’re interested but don’t know where to start? East Point is offering a free seminar for potential first time home buyers and you are invited to join us at any one of the following seminar dates:
2012 Seminar Dates:
March 17th
May 19th
July 21st
September 22nd
All Seminars will be in the Blue Room at Jefferson Park Recreation Center and start promp… Continue Reading FREE Home Buyer Seminars Return to East Point

Posted in Atlanta, Buyer Tools, College Park, Credit Score, East Point, Fannie Mae, FHA, First Time Homebuyers, Foreclosure, Freddie Mac, Fulton County, Green Homes, Hapeville, Home Inspections, Home Maintenance, Interest Rates, Investment Real Estate, Keller Williams, Metro Atlanta, Mortgage Insurance, Mortgage News, News & Reports, Open House, Real Estate, Renting, Taxes

Keep Up to Date on Tax Controversy

Your Guy for That Sunday, February 26th, 2012 1 Comment

Your Guy for That, Dustin Drabot is your source for info on up-to-date news and updates about East Point Mayor Pittman’s proposal to raise property taxes, remove the senior’s property tax exemption, and illegally attempt to tax churches. To keep you up to date I have created a tab on the home page of YourGuyForThat.com specifically dedicated to the Tax Controversy. Plus, every time you see the “Say No to Property Tax Increase” logo you’ll know it’s a vital piece of the story.

Key Tax Rate Hike Information

East Point Tax Increase – Cost Breakdown… $40+, $60+, $80+ PER MONTH

VIDEO – Highlights from February 25th Rally in East Point

SIGN THE PETITION NOW
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Posted in East Point, Feed, News & Reports, No New Taxes, Real Estate, Taxes

Help Get the Word Out

Your Guy for That Sunday, February 26th, 2012 No Comments

Rally Kit
Help spread the word about the Mayor’s proposed tax increase. Here is one of the signs for yesterday’s protest. Print it out in color and place it in a front window to show your opposition to the proposed property tax increase.

 
Then get out and share the word with your neighbors. So many people have come up and thanked me for the breakdown of what the tax increase would mean to them. One resident admitted he didn’t even know what a Mil was and how it impacted him.
So, print out the flyer from yesterday’s rally and share it with your neighbors. You can either print it single sided and hand out as an 8.5×11, or you can print the same thing on each side then cut in half to get twice the flyers for the same amount of paper and ink. Either way you do it, just get the … Continue Reading Help Get the Word Out

Posted in East Point, Feed, Homepage, No New Taxes

Today’s Featured Property: 2467 W Woodland Circle

Your Guy for That Sunday, February 26th, 2012 No Comments

$125,000 | 3 Bed | 2 Bath | Jefferson Park, East Point
JUST REDUCED! What a quality renovation from top to bottom. Expanded & completely updated kitchen with granite counters & stainless appliances. New dining room, laundry, large bedroom & luxury bath. Refinished hardwood floors throughout. New roof & gutters. All new systems including furnace, hot water heater & electrical panel. Beautiful landscaping, stone patio & BBQ pavilion on the best street in the neighborhood. In addition to all that’s new the renovation worked to preserve the classic touches including built-ins, fireplace & beautiful fixtures…. Continue Reading Today’s Featured Property: 2467 W Woodland Circle

Posted in Buyer Tools, East Point, Feed, First Time Homebuyers, Real Estate

VIDEO – Highlights from Today’s Rally in East Point

Your Guy for That Saturday, February 25th, 2012 4 Comments

A large crowd gathered in front of East Point City Hall today to protest a proposed hike in the property tax. The Mayor and new members on city council  want to roll back measures that balanced the city Utility Department through a rate hike. The mayor would like to double property taxes to subsidize roll back the utility rate increase.
The Mayor also wants to remove the senior exemption on property taxes and impose a tax on church and non-profit property owners. In order to raise the tax rate she proposes removing the property tax ceiling in the city charter, allowing for taxes to go to unrestrained heights.

Rally Highlights
City Council Member Sharonda Hubbard kicks off the rally with “NO NEW TAXES” then quotes the Mayor’s 2009 promise to protect the property tax exemption for sen… Continue Reading VIDEO – Highlights from Today’s Rally in East Point

Posted in East Point, Feed, News & Reports, No New Taxes, Real Estate, Taxes
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