After you have enjoyed exploring Jennifer Carter’s fun things to do this weekend, run into your local Home Depot and purchase a pack of $5.81 (or 2) of EcoSmart Compact Fluorescent Bulbs. Then, as your old 60 watt incandescent bulbs burn out, replace them with the CFL’s. These bulbs have improved drastically in both functionality and effectiveness. And, Oh yeah, they will save you money, too. **See Below

Now you are not required to purchase this particular CFL but the Oct 09 Edition of Consumer Reports showcases this particular Brand/Model combination as their #1 choice. If you are like me though, you may want to pick and choose, on site, so here are some things to consider during your purchase:

Don’t Set Yourself Up for Disappointment
When replacing a 60 Watt bulb, it should usually be replaced with a 14 watt CFL. Note: It is sometimes necessary to replace with a 20 Watt CFL; especially, if the room was slightly darker than preferred with a 60 Watt incandescent.

Pick the Right Color.
On the package, the color of the light will be described in kelvins.

2700K is comparable to a yellowish/soft white incandescent that are preferred in decorator lamps, wall sconces, and other secondary or mood lighting sources.

3500K, it is more like a cool/bright white that is used primarily in kitchens and baths where a task is being completed so brightness is off absolute importance.

5000k rating and higher is typically used for reading lamps and is an extremely bright light that makes words jump off of pages. However, realize that the whiter the lamp, the less pleasing the look when used to light a room.

**Promise Me to Get it Done This Weekend
I am serious. Send me your receipt and I will multiply whatever you spent by 100 and take that amount off of your commissions due when I negotiate the sale or purchase of your next home. (Well…at least up to $1162)

See! Compact Fluorescent Bulbs will save you more money than expected.

In the past year alone, the number of Atlanta GA homes that have been foreclosed upon has increased. If you previously have been toying with the idea of getting into the Atlanta Real Estate Investment market, now is a good time to do so with the foreclosures that are happening in the area.

You may be thinking of taking advantage of the deals that can be had with the Atlanta Foreclosures. Keep in mind, though, that a lot of people have also been jumping into the fray, so you need a plan of action and ready to act when you decide to work the Atlanta Foreclosure market.

The success of your Atlanta GA real estate foreclosure business mainly hinges on the rate at which you purchase Atlanta homes at bargain prices and then turn them over for a profit. The old saying “Buy low, sell high” has never been truer.

Finding those Atlanta Real Estate Deals

To help you make good deals in the Atlanta real estate foreclosure market, below are a few tips:

• Be ready to offer a solution to the Atlanta homeowner in crisis. Atlanta houses are about to be foreclosed are facing a tough financial crisis. They are looking for solutions.
• Consider the Atlanta homeowner’s situation. There are cases when a Atlanta property may be in a less than standard condition and the homeowner’s foreclosing date is fast approaching.
• Obtain pre-approval from your Atlanta Mortgage Professional. This way you are ready to close quickly, which will be desirable to the troubled Atlanta homeowner.
• Do your homework. Ensure a good and profitable purchase of a Atlanta property by first doing your homework. Research the market, know what is and is not selling and understand successful selling strategies. Remember your goal is to ultimately turn over the Atlanta home for profit.
• Think like an Investor – Be ready to act when a deal appears, because you are not the only one looking.

Although many competitors and 1^st time home buyers are entering in the Atlanta real estate foreclosure market, making a profit in the business will depend on your ability to think of this as a business and not get emotionally attached to the Atlanta homes. Your success is dependent on your ability to look at the numbers and base your decisions on the potential profit. Don’t forget that there could be repairs or other expenses that may affect your profitability. It is important to approach the Atlanta Foreclosure market well researched to be successful.