Monthly Archives: July 2012

MAKE SURE YOU VOTE TODAY!!!!!!!

Vote on July 31, 2012
This Referendum will put the future of Georgia’s transportation in the voters’ hands on July 31, 2012. the law divides the state into 12 regions for the purpose of voting on a one percent sales tax to fund transportation projects in that region. All revenues collected in a region stay in that region. In the Atlanta region, 15 percent of funds are sent directly to local governments to fund local transportation projects, while 85 percent of funds support a list of regional projects created by local elected officials, known as Regional Roundtables.

Transit Projects Improve Regional Mobility
For regional transportation to work, riders must be able to get to their final destinations in the City. The City of Atlanta’s transit lines are crucial to providing last-mile … Continue Reading MAKE SURE YOU VOTE TODAY!!!!!!!

Tomorrow is the day…Make sure you get out and Vote July 31st!

Vote on July 31, 2012
This Referendum will put the future of Georgia’s transportation in the voters’ hands on July 31, 2012. the law divides the state into 12 regions for the purpose of voting on a one percent sales tax to fund transportation projects in that region. All revenues collected in a region stay in that region. In the Atlanta region, 15 percent of funds are sent directly to local governments to fund local transportation projects, while 85 percent of funds support a list of regional projects created by local elected officials, known as Regional Roundtables.

Transit Projects Improve Regional Mobility
For regional transportation to work, riders must be able to get to their final destinations in the City. The City of Atlanta’s transit lines are crucial to providing last-mile … Continue Reading Tomorrow is the day…Make sure you get out and Vote July 31st!

IT’S ALMOST THAT TIME…MAKE SURE YOU VOTE JULY 31ST!!!

Vote on July 31, 2012
This Referendum will put the future of Georgia’s transportation in the voters’ hands on July 31, 2012. the law divides the state into 12 regions for the purpose of voting on a one percent sales tax to fund transportation projects in that region. All revenues collected in a region stay in that region. In the Atlanta region, 15 percent of funds are sent directly to local governments to fund local transportation projects, while 85 percent of funds support a list of regional projects created by local elected officials, known as Regional Roundtables.

Transit Projects Improve Regional Mobility
For regional transportation to work, riders must be able to get to their final destinations in the City. The City of Atlanta’s transit lines are crucial to providing last-mile … Continue Reading IT’S ALMOST THAT TIME…MAKE SURE YOU VOTE JULY 31ST!!!

DON’T FORGET TO VOTE JULY 31ST!!!!!

Vote on July 31, 2012
This Referendum will put the future of Georgia’s transportation in the voters’ hands on July 31, 2012. the law divides the state into 12 regions for the purpose of voting on a one percent sales tax to fund transportation projects in that region. All revenues collected in a region stay in that region. In the Atlanta region, 15 percent of funds are sent directly to local governments to fund local transportation projects, while 85 percent of funds support a list of regional projects created by local elected officials, known as Regional Roundtables.

Transit Projects Improve Regional Mobility
For regional transportation to work, riders must be able to get to their final destinations in the City. The City of Atlanta’s transit lines are crucial to providing last-mile … Continue Reading DON’T FORGET TO VOTE JULY 31ST!!!!!

VOTE ON JULY 31ST!!! City of Atlanta Transit Projects on Transportation Referendum

Vote on July 31, 2012
This Referendum will put the future of Georgia’s transportation in the voters’ hands on July 31, 2012. the law divides the state into 12 regions for the purpose of voting on a one percent sales tax to fund transportation projects in that region. All revenues collected in a region stay in that region. In the Atlanta region, 15 percent of funds are sent directly to local governments to fund local transportation projects, while 85 percent of funds support a list of regional projects created by local elected officials, known as Regional Roundtables.

Transit Projects Improve Regional Mobility
For regional transportation to work, riders must be able to get to their final destinations in the City. The City of Atlanta’s transit lines are crucial to providing last-mile … Continue Reading VOTE ON JULY 31ST!!! City of Atlanta Transit Projects on Transportation Referendum

Pending Home Sales Slip in June, Remain Above a Year Ago

WASHINGTON (July 26, 2012) – Pending home sales declined in June but marked 14 consecutive months of year-over-year gains, according to the National Association of Realtors

The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, slipped 1.4 percent to 99.3 in June from a downwardly revised 100.7 in May but is 9.5 percent higher than June 2011 when it was 90.7.  The data reflect contracts but not closings.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said inventory shortages are a factor.  “Buyer interest remains strong but fewer home listings mean fewer contract signing opportunities,” Yun said.  “We’ve been seeing a steady decline in the level of housing inventory, which is most pronounced in the lower price ranges popular with first-time buy… Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Slip in June, Remain Above a Year Ago

Mortgage News You Can Use

New Low for Mortgage Rates (Again!)

More bad economic news last week was great news for mortgage rates.  A higher likelihood for further Fed easing and increased concerns about Spain helped mortgage rates fall to record levels.  I know this sounds like a broken record but rates are again at the low point of our generation!

Based on weaker than expected economic data and comments from Fed officials, investors have increased their expectations for a third round of quantitative easing (QE3) to boost the economy.  The Retail Sales and manufacturing data released this week continued a string of recent reports reflecting slowing economic activity.  Fed Chief Bernanke testified to Congress last Tuesday and Wednesday, acknowledging both a slow pace of economic growth and an unusual… Continue Reading Mortgage News You Can Use

Notice of East Point Traffic Interruption

 

Beginning Tuesday,

July 24th through

Friday, July 27th, traffic

at the intersection of Washington Rd. &

Church Street will be

intermittently stopped & delayed

throughout the day. Please

plan ahead and take alternate streets to

avoid this area. Some streets that could be used to avoid this

area is Dorsey,Semmes St.,Taylor Ave., Connally or

Headland/Norman Berry, etc. In addition,Church

Street from West Hamilton to Washington Rd will be closed to

traffic for a couple of those days…. Continue Reading Notice of East Point Traffic Interruption

A Few Emotional Mistakes Homebuyers Make

Buying a home can be an exciting time and a stressful time. Emotions play a big part in it and they can help, as well as harm the process. It is very helpful to learn about the mistakes other people commonly make. So, here’s a list of some Emotional Mistakes Buyer sometimes make.

Being Indecisive

Do you want to buy a house? Or do you want to start your own business? Or do you want to take a six-month sabbatical and travel the world? The right house for you and your family could be right in front of you but you can’t decide on what you really want to do. Have some type of plan or idea of what you want before you start to look. It will definitely cut down on some of the stress.

Falling in Love with a House

The process calls upon us to bring together our dreams with the re… Continue Reading A Few Emotional Mistakes Homebuyers Make

Fun Weekend In East Point!!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Well East Point is the place to be
This Friday, July 20: Friday Night Flicks Outdoor Movie Series,“GREASE”, 8pm 
 Be sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Activities for the kids begin 60 minutes before the movie. Movies are shown at Dusk (8pm-ish). Admission and Parking are Free! Grab a meal from one of our Downtown Restaurants “to-go” and come have dinner and a movie in the Commons!

  This Saturday, July 21: East Point Farmer’s Market , 9am-12noon in the Commons (2757 East Point Street)
Seasonal produce, meats, cheese, artisan breads, pastries, fresh eggs, local artist booths and many more! Parking is free.

For more information about the market or ways you can participate as a vendor or volunteer, vi… Continue Reading Fun Weekend In East Point!!