Interested in New Home promotions in and around Gwinnett County, GA?
January 1st, 2010 Categories: For Buyers, Lilburn
I have just rolled out a system to update YOU when there are promotions in new home communities in and around Gwinnett County, GA. There are days I get 6 or 7 notices from builders and developers, and there are weeks when there aren’t any… But, as soon as I get them, I will forward them to my new toy platform. Read the rest of this entry »
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New Homes Around Gwinnett County
December 19th, 2009 Categories: For Buyers, Lilburn
There are still some new home developments going up around Gwinnett County, GA. Even though we keep hearing on the TV and radio that new construction has all but stalled, it hasn’t completely stopped.
And, December is traditionally the slowest month of the year for homes to go under contract (January is the slowest for closings…). So, there are a number of builders that are offering incentives for buyers during this time of year. Read the rest of this entry »
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Try the LOCAL guy… HL Computers in Lilburn
December 15th, 2009 Categories: Lilburn
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This morning my wife woke me up to tell me that her desktop computer wouldn’t turn over. She pushed the button, and nothin’…
It is old, and although it has had a little bit of updating, it isn’t going to get much money input because it just isn’t worth it. We knew it was likely a power supply. They don’t cost much, but sometimes when you have to get something quickly, and local is the only option… prices seem to get a little higher. Read the rest of this entry »
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Where in the World is Lilburn, GA?
December 12th, 2009 Categories: For Buyers, Lilburn
And more importantly, why does it matter?
A little about Lilburn…
Lilburn is a little city in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA, in southern Gwinnett County. It is the home of Parkview High School and Berkmar High School. And while the City of Lilburn has about 11,000 people (as of the 2000 Census… it has grown since then), there are a couple time that many people with a Lilburn mailing address. In fact, the most recent numbers show over 53,000 people residing in 30047, Lilburn’s ZIP code.
The City of Lilburn was founded by the Seabord Airline Railway in 1890, but it was previously called McDaniel (until around 1900). It was renamed in honor of Lilburn Trigg Myers, a Superintendent of the railroad, and incorporated on July 27th, 1910. In the 1920s, Lilburn suffered a devastating fire, then the boll weevil killed the cotton crop in the area. The result was that shortly after the stock market cresh of 1929, the government “ceased to exist”. It wasn’t until a new water line was needed in 1955 that the city government was re-organized. Read the rest of this entry »
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Absorption Rate? What is this about?
December 7th, 2009 Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers
There are some terms that we toss around in the real estate industry as if people knew what we were talking about… Absorption Rate is one of those terms.
It isn’t complicated, but if you are unfamiliar with the term, if can be confusing. And unlike “Bacon Double Cheeseburger”, it isn’t really self explanatory.
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Hockey Boy at Arcado Elementary
November 23rd, 2009 Categories: Lilburn
Garrett with a couple of classmates before getting geared up...
Garrett has been wondering since the beginning of school when he would be able to show the other kids in his class what kind of equipment he wore to play ice hockey. Today was the day that he was able to do that…
I took his equipment bag to school this afternoon, along with some extra pads and gear for the kids to pass around and try on. Garrett got dressed as we explained what each piece of gear did. We also fielded questions from his classmates about hockey, equipment and ice skating. Read the rest of this entry »
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Job Loss/Mortgage Payment Insurance for Buyers!
November 17th, 2009 Categories: For Buyers
We are pleased and excited to announce the roll-out of a new program for buyers… Job Loss Insurance.
This is a cool program to take a little bit of apprehension out of buying a home. In effect, it is an insurance policy that protects the buyer in case of job loss. The policy will make up to 6 payments during the first year of ownership if you lose your job involuntarily (two periods up to 3 months each). It is available with coverages up to $2000/mo. Read the rest of this entry »
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Blank the Falcons Stadium Demands…
October 28th, 2009 Categories: Things to do
Arthur Blank is at it again. He is making noise about wanting a new stadium for the Atlanta Falcons to play in. And to that extent, I have no issue with it… Read the rest of this entry »
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Gwinnett Could be Getting HOT…
October 20th, 2009 Categories: Lilburn
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Almost everyone is familiar with the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes on I-85. They have been in operation for several years, and run all of the way from downtown Atlanta to the area of Old Peachtree Rd in Gwinnett County. Read the rest of this entry »
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Stone Mountain Highland Games this weekend
October 12th, 2009 Categories: Things to do
Each year, during the third weekend in October, Scots gather in the meadow at Stone Mountain Park. For 37 years the Stone Mountain Highland Games have not only provided cool athletic competition, but also a great musical performances and social interactions. Read the rest of this entry »
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