Square footage. Should be a pretty simple concept right? Well not really. I spend a good deal of time explaining to Realtors and to Borrowers/Homeowners how Appraisers DIFFER from Realtors when it comes to Square footage. When Appraisers measure homes they determine GLA (gross living area) and Below Grade or (below ground) square footage and they are calculated at different per square footage rates. IF you have a 2,000 Square foot ranch on a full finished basement with 3 beds 2 full baths on each level....Realtors will market this as a 4,000 SF home with 6 beds and 4 full baths.   Appraisers will appraise this home as a 3 bed 2 bath with 2,000 SF of GLA and another 2,000 SF of heated space in the basement/terrace level. I can't tell you how many times I get a call from the owner or Real... 06/08/2011

Decorating / Home Staging Class, Flowery Branch, GA - Week 4 Several weeks ago my church, Blackshear Place Baptist in Flowery Branch, GA, opened its doors for a new series of classes on Wednesday evenings called Life Groups.  The purpose of the groups is to introduce non-church members to our church and faith through classes of general interest.  Topics range from Shopping on a Budget to Biking to Scrapbooking to The Outdoorsman's Pursuit.  I was asked to teach a class on Home Staging / Decorating.  As hard as it is to believe, we are about to have our 4th (out of eight) session this Wednesday night.  One of the men heading up The Outdoorsman's Pursuit class suggested I teach a session on "Decorating with Cammo."  So far I haven't been able to work that one in, but here's a recap of wha... 08/30/2010

Decorating/Home Staging Class, Flowery Branch, GA Did you hear the school bell ring?  If not, you're late!  Last Wednesday Blackshear Place Baptist Church in Flowery Branch, GA kicked off the fall premier of "Life Groups," which are individual classes on various topics such as "Balance for Mothers," "Biking," Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace University" and "Shopping on a Budget."  In addition, I am teaching a class on Decorating & Home Staging. Last week we introduced the 8-week session by discussing the similarities and differences between decorating and home staging.  In addition, we touched on the following material which will be taught in greater depth in the weeks to come: It All Begins With Color (hue, value, intensity) The Elements of Design (line, form, space, pattern) The Princi... 08/17/2010

As an appraiser we have noticed one thing is certain. The office is free of phone calls! We rarely get calls anymore asking about values, what do you think the home will appraise for, etc., etc. The orders just come in via email or fax and away we go! I cannot tell you how nice it is not to have people calling us wanting to know if they think a home will appraise for a certain number before they place an order. All orders coming from BANKS or Appraisal Management Companies. BUT if you want to get a feel for value without having to pay for a full appraisal. Well remember that all appraiser can and will do either Drive-By appraisal reports or desk top reports for a fraction of the cost of a full report. We are also offering special prices on PRE-LISTING appraisals. It is a full interior/e... 07/01/2009

  Thank You all very much for helping me reach this landmark. #10 Appraiser on Active Rain. I promise to keep "Raining" with good content so that you will be proud of your contributions to this milestone. Please see those below who put me over the edge! Again, my thanks!     Can you put me over the edge on Active Rain? Just a few hundred from the number 10 spot.   Loved it :-)  No need to give me a shout out.   Hope you get lots of comments to push you over the edge!   10/10/2008 08:33 AM by Kris Wales-Macomb County MI Real estate (RE/MAX Advantage 1, Inc.) Delete Report as Spam   It is interesting that you would point to the fact that the radio station you are pointing to... hoping for increased credibility is the one that features Glenn Beck, Dave Ramsey and Rush Limbaugh.  This woul... 10/11/2008

 I'm looking for some listings in the city of Flowery Branch, Hall County, Georgia.  I haven't been real lucky in this search yet.  I was wondering how the market is doing in this area. I have had some mixed responses so far when I have asked some fellow friends in the real estate market. 04/10/2008

This is my new Blogging post, here I will post the latest in the Real Estate Activity covering Hall, Jackson and Barrow Counties.Check back frequently to view information on Real Estate Activity.In the meantime, contact me via email at tommyferguson@kw.com or call me at 678-849-6312.I look forward to working with you in the near future.Tommy Ferguson 04/09/2008

This is my new Blogging post, here I will post the latest in the Real Estate Activity covering Hall, Jackson and Barrow Counties.Check back frequently to view information on Real Estate Activity.In the meantime, contact me via email at tommyferguson@kw.com or call me at 678-849-6312.I look forward to working with you in the near future.Tommy Ferguson 04/09/2008

Taken from my site: http://www.flowerybranch-realestate.com/Flowery Branch and Braselton Real Estate & Homes for Sale in GeorgiaLocated on the shores of Lake Lanier and approximately 44 miles northeast of Atlanta, Flowery Branch has managed to maintain its hometown atmosphere. Flowery Branch was honored in 1999 by the Department of Consumer Affairs as a "Better Hometown Community" and a strong volunteer base helps keeps this population of 22,000 going strong. The tree-lined streets of its historic and revitalized downtown make for an idyllic place to call home. Real estate options consist of primarily single-family detached homes as well as a few condominiums and townhouses. Keen on attracting international business to the area, Flowery Branch is home to the Atlanta Falcons' $20 million... 09/08/2007

ATLANTA - Peachtree Residential Properties is pleased to announce that Daryl Dennis has been named the company's Builder of the Year. Dennis builds at Sterling on the Lake, a 1,000 acre master planned community in South Hall County, named 2006 Master Planned Community of the Year by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. As the project manager at Sterling on the Lake, Dennis is responsible for the construction and quality of the homes Peachtree Residential builds within the community. He has worked with Peachtree Residential since 2004. "In 2006, Daryl built and closed more homes than any other project manager that works with Peachtree Residential," said David J. Borreson, Owner and Chief Executive Officer.  "In addition to his dedication to the company, we continually have home... 07/27/2007