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As Buyer Foot Traffic Rises, So Does Homebuilder Confidence
2010-10-19 14:50:00
According to the NAHB, October's HMI reading of 16 is its highest value in 5 months. The uptick hints that the market for newly-built homes may rebound more quickly that this summer's weak new homes sales figures would otherwise suggest.
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Tools For Design : Visualize Your Home In Different Colors
2010-10-18 14:51:00
For some people, visualizing changes to a home's exterior is easy. For others, though, there's the Better Home s and Gardens Color-a-Home tool.
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Avoiding Common Mortgage Scams
2010-10-15 14:48:00
Despite tougher mortgage guidelines and better loan disclosures for consumers, mortgage fraud is on the rise.
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Bank Reposessions Top 100,000 In A Month For The First Time Ever
2010-10-14 14:51:00
The number of foreclosure filings rose 3 percent in September, according to foreclosure-tracking firm Realty Trac .
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Fed Minutes Edge Mortgage Rates Higher
2010-10-13 14:51:00
The Federal Reserve released its September 21, 2010 meeting minutes Tuesday afternoon. Mortgage rates are slightly higher today.
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Homeowner Maintenance : Twice-Annual Gutter Cleaning
2010-10-12 14:51:00
Gutters are designed to funnel rainwater away from a home. Properly working gutters help keep a home's basement from filling with water, and protect a home's foundation from long-term, structural damage, and keep a roof in tip-top shape.
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Downtown Woodstock Welcomes Pure Taqueria to Main Street
2009-09-22 17:40:00
Weekend revelers descended on Pure Taqueria's Grand Opening, enjoying frothy tequila cocktails on the roof-top-bar and handing their keys off to the only restaurant valets in downtown Woodstock . Related posts:Woodstock Coffeehouse–An Indie Coffee Joint with an Extra Shot of Personality A Great Place to Gather with Friends–or Gather Your...Right Wing Tavern’s Woodstock Beer Festival to be Held on Saturday, June 20 Four Southern Breweries, Twelve Delicious Beers The beer garden...Foxtale Book Shoppe Celebrates Two Years of Selling Outside the Lines The three ladies of Foxtale Book Shoppe have just celebrated...
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A Social Media Mindfest?New Media Atlanta Brings Speakers Who Know What The
2009-09-16 19:16:00
The New Media Atlanta Conference is designed to advise you, in both concrete and visionary ways, how to get out there and make your name known on the internet. Related posts:NAR has a Social Media Manager does your Company/Organization? Making NAR 'open, authentic, honest, and constantly in touch' is...The Art of Making it Personal: Getting to the Heart of Social Media Success at REtechSouth 2009 “Attack it with a beginner’s mind,” I read recently on...Maxsell’s Brad Nix Nominated for GAR’s Realtor of the Year Recently nominated by the Georgia Association of Realtors to compete...
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Small Brokers vs Large Brokers
2008-06-10 14:25:00
As owner and broker of small boutique brokerage firm, I am constantly asked if smaller is better. I am obviously biased on this answer, but thought I’d share some thoughts on the subject anyway. I read this morning that GMAC real estate may be sold. Before I started Maxsell Real Estate, I worked for ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Small Brokers vs Large Brokers", url: "http://maxsell.net/small-brokers-vs-larg e-brokers/" });

What is a Triple Net Lease?
2008-06-09 04:45:00
A triple net lease is a type of commercial leasing agreement. In a triple net lease, the lessee pays taxes, insurance, and maintenance in addition to the rent. There are advantages and disadvantages to a triple net lease for both parties. Individuals considering a triple net lease should research carefully before making a decision. The ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What is a Triple Net Lease ?", url: "http://maxsell.net/what-is-a-triple-net- lease/" });
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Maxsell reaches first page of Google for ?Canton Real Estate?
2008-05-25 17:00:00
Maxsell Real Estate makes the first page of Google for the search phrase ‘canton real estate‘! In fact we are #8 and #9 for Canton Real Estate .  See Google results for yourself. Our goal is to have Maxsell Real Estate on the first page for Canton Real Estate, Woodstock Real Estate, Marietta Real Estate and Ellijay ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Maxsell reaches first page of Google for ‘Canton Real Estate’", url:... [This is a content summary only. Click story title to visit website for full links, other content, and more!]
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Real Estate should be Good
2008-05-24 16:49:00
I am tired of companies telling me how green they are.. It seems as if every single company now does something green just because it’s hip to be green. Don’t get me wrong, I am for saving the environment, conserving, recycling, etc… I just get frustrated when companies throw it in my face ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Real Estate should be Good ", url: "http://maxsell.net/real-estate-should-be -good/" }); [This is a content summary only. Click story title to visit website for full links, other content, and more!]
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Tornado Damages Woodstock Real Estate
2008-05-23 14:14:00
1000+ homes were damaged by a tornado and severe storm with hail and high winds on Tuesday night. Georgia Governor, Sonny Perdue, declared State of Emergency for Cherokee County. Governor Purdue had this to say, ?I am always amazed at the extensive damage caused by these storms, but we are proud to see our communities pull together as neighbors help neighbors recover from this type of situation."SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tornado Damages Woodstock Real Estate ", url:... [This is a content summary only. Click story title to visit website for full links, other content, and more!]
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A Tale of Two Houses
2008-05-22 18:26:00
House #1 A 20-room mansion ( not including 8 bathrooms ) heated by natural gas. Add on a pool ( and a pool house) and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does in a year. The average bill for ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "A Tale of Two Houses ", url: "http://maxsell.net/a-tale-of-two-houses/ " }); [This is a content summary only. Click story title to visit website for full links, other content, and more!]

Cumulative CAM Cap and Your Commercial Lease
2008-05-12 20:39:00
My name is Justin Daniels, a local commercial real estate lawyer in Atlanta. Brad Nix asked me to pen a quick legal post on important legal issues that comes up in commercial Lease s. I came across a situation you should be aware and try to avoid or mitigate when negotiating your office or retail lease. Common Area ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Cumulative CAM Cap and Your Commercial Lease", url: "http://maxsell.net/cumulative-cam-cap-an d-your-commercial-lease/" }); [This is a content summary only. Click story title to visit website for full links, other content, and more!]

Maxsell Real Estate gets vote of confidence from Google
2008-05-01 14:29:00
At Maxsell Real Estate , we believe the future of real estate marketing is on the internet.  Maxsell has been an industry leader for web marketing in Metro Atlanta for the past three years and this week we received another vote of confidence from Google .  Maxsell.net moved up to a PageRank 5 for our home page ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Maxsell Real Estate gets vote of confidence from Google", url: "http://maxsell.net/pagerank/" }); [This is a content summary only. Click story title to visit website for full links, other content, and more!]
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Maxsell Real Estate Video
2008-04-26 16:42:00
Maxsell Real Estate . Different. Maxsell Real Estate /*@cc_on @*/ /*@if (@_win32) document.write(""); var script = document.getElementById('__ie_onload'); script.onreadystatechange = function() { if (this.readyState == 'complete') {} }; /*@end @*/ if (document.addEventListener) {}SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Maxsell Real Estate Video ", url: "http://maxsell.net/maxsell-real-estate-v ideo/" }); [This is a content summary only. Click story title to visit website for full links, other content, and more!]
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Real Estate Video is a Difference Maker
2008-04-21 22:07:00
I recently purchased a video camera and have used it once for real estate. Here is the response… “That has to be the BEST tool (video) ever!!!! What a great thing to do for buyers! I will show Eric the video when he gets home … No more video is needed, this is plenty. I’m very ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Real Estate Video is a Difference Maker", url: "http://maxsell.net/real-estate-video/" }); [This is a content summary only. Click story title to visit website for full links, other content, and more!]
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Maxsell Real Estate ranks as one of the Top Real Estate Blogs
2008-04-17 02:54:00
Jon Washburn, Co-Founder of Active Rain (the largest and fastest growing social network specifically focused on the real estate industry), recently published the Inaugural Real Estate Top Blog Index: March 2008.  Maxsell Real Estate came in at #35 on the top 81 list.  Maxsell was originally #29, but slid to #35 after Jon received some ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Maxsell Real Estate ranks as one of the Top Real Estate Blogs ", url:... [This is a content summary only. Click story title to visit website for full links, other content, and more!]
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Ellijay Earth Day
2008-04-16 03:03:00
Calling all Earth Keepers.  Saturday- April 19th.  Join DEMA (Downtown Ellijay Merchants Association) for their 10th Annual Earth Day Celebration.  Come buy (or sell) at the Earth Day Yard Sale.  If you don’t feel like buying or selling, come volunteer for one of the scheduled Earth Day Road Clean Up Projects: Blackberry Mountain-Mulkey RoadLitter pick up ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Ellijay Earth Day", url: "http://maxsell.net/ellijay-earth-day/" }); [This is a content summary only. Click story title to visit website for full links, other content, and more!]

Georgia?s Newest Lake: Hickory Log Creek Dam in Canton
2007-12-26 13:05:00
Construction on the dam to build Hickory Log Creek Resorvoir, in Canton, GA finished up last week.  The reservoir will cover 370 acres when full, and offer 15 miles of shoreline.  Compared to Lake Lanier’s 38,000 acres of water, and 692 miles of shoreline at normal level and Lake Allatoona’s 12,010 acres.  Now if we could just ...
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Price Reduced! Great East Cobb Home!
2007-12-20 17:40:00
    Price Just Reduced on this East Cobb Gem!  $330,000!  This is a fabulous 3BD/3 1/2 BA home in the active swim/ tennis community of St. Charles Square!     This home sits on a great level and private lot with wonderful lush wooded views! The Master bedroom is located on the Main floor and boasts a beautiful fireplace perfect ...
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2008 Outlook: As Wachovia Sees It
2007-12-20 13:58:00
I have a great resource and wonderful business partner in David Bell at Wachovia .  They have great loan products and excellent business services for commercial real estate buyers and tenants.  As a trusted partner, David Bell provides the Wachovia "outlook" on a monthly and occasional basis.  Today he sent me the following forecast/outlook for 2008 : "Each ...
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Ready for a New Pad? First Time Home Buyers Won?t Want to Miss This!
2007-12-12 19:27:00
  First Time Home Buyer’s Seminar January 24, 2008 6:30pm-8:00pm 2401 Lake Park Drive Suite 300Smyrna, GA. 30080 Are you looking to buy your first home? Join us for a free First Time Home Buyer’s Seminar! There is absolutley no cost to you! Reservations must be made by January 22,2008! Call (404) 348-0420 to reserve your spot! Training materials will be ...
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What is a Home Warranty and how does it benefit the Seller?
2007-12-04 15:55:00
A home warranty is a service agreement that covers major mechanical systems and built in appliances that break down due to routine wear and tear.   Your home systems and appliances won’t last forever. In fact, the average life ...
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Sassafras Mountain at Cartecay
2007-12-04 13:44:00
A Better View, A Better Atmosphere, A Better Life………..Sassafras Mountain at Cartecay in Ellijay, Georgia. This Private Estate Lot Community contains a minimum of 3 acres per individual lot.  Every site ensures privacy and your own incredible view of the surrounding mountains.  Atop this development, you have a 360 degree panoramic view of the North Georgia ...

Add Zest to Your Address! Why You Should Make Marietta Your Home!
2007-11-27 15:59:00
In 2006 the National Civic League named the city of Marietta one of the nations 10 best communities!  The City of Marietta, it is located conveniently just outside the Perimeter and is just minutes away from I-75, Cobb Galleria  , downtown Atlanta, and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. My husband and business partner, Tim Cowan, and I live ...
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Sharp Residential Announces Lakestone in Woodstock
2007-11-13 23:49:00
Sharp Resident ial is now accepting pre-sales in it’s newest development off Hwy 92 in Woodstock .  I have been watching this project develop from my office window for months now and it’s good to see things are progressing.  LakeStone is located directly behind Weatherstone Office Park (home of Maxsell Real Estate) and I had first-hand account ...
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Atlanta Housing Market to Rebound in 2008
2007-11-11 22:09:00
The Atlanta Business Chronicle reports the following trend predictions for Residential Real Estate in Metro Atlanta: Residential real estate trends for 2008 1) Housing inventory will begin to drop off in the second half. 2) The mortgage industry will be back to normal — and healthier than before — sometime around mid-year. ...
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How to Search for Property on Maxsell.net
2007-11-10 15:07:00
Maxsell.net allows you to search all MLS listings, not just our own.  We allow you to do advanced searches without forced registration.  The only time you will have to give an email address is when you choose to save your search results.  Saving a search will allow for automatic email updates every day that a new listing comes on the market and meets your search criteria - be the first to know about a hot new listing! It only takes 3 simple steps to setup your custom property search: 1.  Go to Maxsell.net and select ’search’  and enter your search criteria and select ‘Submit Search ’ 2.  Select ‘Save This Search’ at the top of the property list 3.  Enter your information and select ‘Sign-Up’ You now have a custom property search saved at Maxsell.net that you can access anytime, anywhere.  You will also be emailed every time a new listing comes on the market that meets your search criteria.  Y...
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