Forbes Magazine ranked the top 100 fastest growing suburbs in America between 2000 and 2006. Woodstock came in at #10 and Holly Springs was not far behind at #18. Kennesaw made the list at #57 and Acworth ranked #85. There were other Georgia cities that made the list, but these 4 suburbs are located along [...]
Archive | July, 2007
Home Prices Expect to Recover in 2008 As Inventories Decline
WASHINGTON, July 11, 2007 – Home prices are expected to recover in 2008 with existing-home sales picking up late this year and new-home sales rising early next year, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®. Lawrence Yun, NAR senior economist, said a good buyers’ market has evolved. “Buyers now have an [...]
Looking for a New Home? Tips to Avoid Dissappointment
With the recent slow down in new home construction, the old rules of dealing with a builder no longer apply. According to the National Association of Realtors, builders are not constructing as many speculative homes as was once the standard. Instead, many new home communities are awaiting the pre-sale. As a buyer, you can make [...]
“FairTax” in GA? Eliminating the Property Tax
Looks like the "FairTax" methodology is getting a little traction in GA. Here is an article from the Marietta Daily Journal that descibes elminating the property tax portion of our annual taxation. http://www.mdjonline.com/89/10264980.txt —————————————————————————————————————————————————- Rogers proposal likely to be DOA Friday, July 6, 2007 3:27 AM EDT Georgia legislators are at work on "a major [...]
Metro Atlanta on the Move with Draft Transportation Plan
This week, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), the official Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation planning, released a new, draft 2030 transportation plan that will invest just over $66 billion to keep the region on the move. The draft regional transportation plan, called Envision6, includes a 25-year, long-range plan, as well as a priority 6-year plan [...]
Woodstock Freedom Fest
July 4th Freedom Fest Wednesday, July 4th Huge parade kicking city events off at 10:00. The parade starts at the old Wal-Mart and goes north on Main Street through the Olde Town merchant district. Fourth of July celebration continues after the parade, in downtown City Park with food, children’s games, and arts and crafts. 11:00-3:00 [...]