Here are the latest sales and other home activity as of January 2008.ResidentialResML#MediaVTStatusAddressStateAreaMapSubdivisionBedBathYear Built or Sold / Expire Date Price1 3581949   1 Active 4570 RUTHERFORD DR GEORGIA 82 - COBB-EAST 691D2 Easthampton 5 4/1 1999 $679,000 * 2 3579854   1 Active 2213 LASALLE DR GEORGIA 82 - COBB-EAST 691C1 EastHampton 5 4/1 1997 $625,000 * 3 3569928   1 Active 2040 Kinsmon Drive GEORGIA 82 - COBB-EAST 691C2 Easthampton 5 3/1 1995 $599,900 4 3569736   1 Active 4672 BISHOP LAKE RD GEORGIA 82 - COBB-EAST 000 EastHampton 4 3/2 1995 $564,900 * 5 3495507   0 Active 1753 KINSMON COVE GEORGIA 82 - COBB-EAST 691C2 EASTHAMPTON 4 2/1 1998 $474,900 * 6 3369172   1 Expired 1821 PEMBERTON PLACE GEORGIA 82 - COBB-EAST 691C2 EASTHAMPTON 5 4/1 1/31/2007 $699,900 7 352... 01/02/2008

 Here are the latest transactions in Indian Hills, Marietta, as of the first of January 2008. If you have any questions, please free to contact me via cell or e-mail.Property Type:   Residential       Status:   Active SubjectProperty          #MLS#AddressSubdivisionBRFull BathsHalf BathsStoriesBasementYear BuiltOriginal List PriceList Price1 3570417 3657 HIGH GREEN DR INDIAN HILLS 6 6 2 2 Or + Stories Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry 2007 $1,400,400 $1,400,400  2 3466623 833 Indian Hills Pkwy Indian Hills 5 5 1 2 Stories Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full 2007 $1,299,000 $1,399,500 * 3 3620878 451 SUMMIT CLUB DRIVE INDIAN HILLS 4 2 2 2 Or + Stories Bath, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry 1989 $548,400 $548,400  4 3620376 1101 ... 01/02/2008

 Here are the current pending sales and most recent transactions in Baldwin Farms. Please contact me if you'd like additional information.ResidentialResML#MediaVTStatusAddressStateAreaMapSubdivisionBedBathYear Built or Sold / Expire Date Price1 3547760   1 Active 1816 BALDWIN FARMS DR GEORGIA 83 - COBB - EAST 691G2 Baldwin Farms 6 6/1 1990 $874,900 * 2 3608663   1 Active 5185 BALDWIN TERRACE GEORGIA 83 - COBB - EAST 691G1 BALDWIN FARMS 4 3/2 1992 $700,000 3 3607794   0 Active 2341 Baldwin Farms Dr GEORGIA 263 - HALL COUNTY 475G9 Baldwin Farms 4 3/0 2001 $169,900 4 3528571   1 Expired 5185 BALDWIN TERRACE GEORGIA 83 - COBB - EAST 691G1 BALDWIN FARMS 4 3/2 11/26/2007 $700,000 * 5 3326319 1 0 Expired 2428 Crossgate Ct GEORGIA 263 - HALL COUNTY 475G9 BALDWIN FARMS 5 3/0 2/17/2007 $144,900 6... 01/02/2008

 Here are the most recent transactions in Jackson Creek. If you need additional information, please feel free to contact me at 404-213-3804.   ResidentialResML#MediaVTStatusAddressStateAreaMapSubdivisionBedBathYear Built or Sold / Expire Date Price1 3606581   0 Active 1725 WEST POINTE CIRCLE GEORGIA 83 - COBB - EAST 691G2 JACKSONS CREEK 4 3/1 1980 $500,000 2 3564182   0 Active 1833 JACKSONS CREEK BLUFF GEORGIA 83 - COBB - EAST 00A00 JACKSONS CREEK 4 2/1 1984 $489,900 3 3598828   1 Active 5309 WEST BANK DRIVE GEORGIA 83 - COBB - EAST 691G2 JACKSONS CREEK 5 2/1 1980 $469,900 4 3602745 0   Active 3239 BRIGADIER WAY GEORGIA 101 - ROCKDALE COUNTY 327B06 JACKSON CREEK 5 3/0 2004 $259,900 * 5 3497288   0 Expired 1814 JACKSONS CREEK DRIVE GEORGIA 83 - COBB - EAST 691H1 JACKSONS CREEK 5 4/1 10/2... 01/02/2008

 Here are the most recent sales in LAKES CREST ESTATES  Property Type:   Residential       Status:   Contingency - Other SubjectProperty          #MLS#AddressSubdivisionBRFull BathsHalf BathsStoriesBasementYear BuiltOriginal List PriceList Price1 3583799 4779 Old Timber Ridge Road Lake Crest Estates 6 5 2 2 Stories Bath, Boat Door, Daylight, Finished, Full, Interior Entry 1997 $875,000 $875,000  Average652    1997$875,000$875,000Number of Properties: 1Property Type:   Residential       Status:   Sold-Closed SubjectProperty              #MLS#Closed DateAddressCityZipSubdivisionBRFull BathsHalf BathsStoriesBasementYear BuiltOriginal List PriceList PriceSold PriceDOM1 3076529 10/11/2005 4783 CREST PARK LANE MARIET 30068 LAKE CREST ESTATES 6 6 1 2 Stories Bath, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Fin... 01/02/2008

Marietta Townhomes: Year end Clearance!    Walk to Marietta Square. Elegant 2 and 3 bedroom traditional style brick townhomes in historic Marietta. Elevators are available in 3 of 5 floor plans for those who don't want stairs. 2 car garages, granite countertops are found in the dream kitchens.  Extensive hardwood floors are thoughout the main level.  Future bedroom/media room w/full bath on 1st level.  Don't miss out on these elegant fee simple luxury townhomes.  1.2 miles from Marietta Square just off Whitlock Avenue.  $15,000.00 buyer's bonus  Minutes from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park nature trails. Get an extra $1000 bonus when you use promo code HPAMWR More infoMinutes from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park nature trails.  Four Side Brick Traditional Archite... 12/13/2007

 Tis the season for sharing!   So, in direct cooperation with Rudolph, we are pleased to bring you the following A to Z guide on preparing your home for the market.  May your nose (oops, home) shine so bright.... Appeal- The objective of course is to have the home appeal to a broad base of prospective buyers.  By limiting the décor to a specific theme, we stand a chance of narrowing down the buyers.  So how do you make it appeal to a broad base of buyers?  Strive for warmth; add greenery, add a throw to a couch, add candles.Bathrooms- These rooms are often viewed by many buyers as a place to escape from a long or hectic day.  This is a great room to spice up with floral, ferns, fresh towels and candles.  Carpet - I get asked this question by many sellers; is it wise to replace the carpe... 12/12/2007

Atlanta Discount Cabinets opens on the border of Cobb and Cherokee Counties in Woodstock, Georgia (Panorama Press)Home Partners, a real estate technology company out of Atlanta, has opened AtlantaDiscountCabinets.com to serve the Atlanta Metro market with new high quality wooden kitchen and bathroom cabinets. The wholesale company primarily services builders, contractors and remodelers in addition the general public.  Home Partners provides property management services including nationwide tenant screening with Landlord2Landlord.com as well community communications with myResidentPortal.com. The company also operates AtlantaApplianceRepair.com in Metro Atlanta as well as Orlando, Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh/Wilmington, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga.  "We are very excited to be ent... 12/06/2007

Home Staged By Georgia Interior Solutions, LLC. 12/01/2007

First and foremost, I think it critically important to stress that accreditations/certifications, while can be helpful, are not a requirement of a GOOD STAGER.  With that said, I do think that there are things the home seller, agent, investor, and builder should consider when making their decision. Here are a few tips when selecting a home stager:Review their portfolio.  It's likely that you've heard or read this recommendation before.  So, I'll be a bit more specific in terms of what you should be looking for:Style - The goal of a "good" stager is to ensure the style of the furniture and accessories are in line with the style of the home.  When reviewing a stagers portfolio, check to see if the style compliments the home or instead is in conflict.Scale - This applies to the furniture a... 11/29/2007

Nestled between cool North Georgia Mountains and Atlanta Real Estate to the south, Marietta Georgia offers homebuyers a vibrant economy, Victorian homes, beautiful parks, and historic sites. Marietta Ga  Real Esate has been recognized regionally and nationally for its high-tech operations. If you're looking for a home in a community that combines big-city opportunities with small-town charm, look no further than Marietta Georgia. Picturesque Marietta Ga serves as the seat for Cobb County Georgia real estate. Marietta high school usually has a really great football team and a high energy football coach that does not like to lose. A frequent winner of state, regional, and national awards, Marietta has been designated a City of Excellence and City of Ethics by the Georgia Municipal Associa... 11/28/2007

I have a co-hort who has bought a JAWBONE and loves it. Jawbone is a new bluetooth earpiece that uses military high-tech knowledge to filter out background noise. It's kind of like the Bose noisecancelling headphones, but applied to cell phone/bluetooth application.He and his wife share the "kid" duty and so frequently he has the kids and infant in the car with him.Jawbone filters out ALL OUTSIDE NOISE. He can have screaming kids with the radio on, and his client will only hear his voice. It's worth checking out.http://www.jawbone.com   11/13/2007

      When the first Assist-2-Sell office opened in Reno, Nev. in 1987, "discount real estate" was unheard of.  Home sellers expected to pay a high commission that was a percentage of their home's sale price.  Assist-2-Sell "rocked the boat" with its unique flat-fee business model.  Sellers now recognize that Assist-2-Sell's flat-fee model makes sense and they are abandoning "traditional" real estate companies to give discount real estate a try.            Over the last 20 years, Assist-2-Sell has grown from one office in Reno to more than 600 franchise offices throughout the United States and Canada.  Local REALTORS® Michelle Gumeny and Mary McCleskey purchased an Assist-2-Sell franchise 4 years ago and took over Assist-2-Sell, Home Buyers & Sellers Realty, Inc. in Kennesaw. Today, the... 11/13/2007

Thinking of Buying a NEW home in Metro Atlanta??Contact our office today! One of our buyer specialists will answer all your questions. You can also visit our website for rebate rules and regulations. We also offer rebates on resale properties. We have dedicated buyers agents ready to search for homes based on your requirements, assist with prequalification, show you properties, handle all paperwork and negotiations and assist you all the way to closing. At No Cost To You!!! 11/13/2007

 Yesterday on the front page of the MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL, the article was entitled:Cobb Realtors Say Now Is The Time to Buyhttp://www.mdjonline.com/content/index/showcontentitem/area/1/section/1/item/97925.htmlSome good press for the area and real estate. Local brokers are pointing out:1. The great selection of homes for sale2. The amenities being offered by sellers, such as closing costs, etc.3. The great interest rates availableIf you are not familiar with Marietta, it is a suburb, just North of Atlanta               I hope you can send this to your local paper as a suggestion! 11/05/2007

                                                                                              "North America's Leading Discount Real Estate Company". Facts About Assist-2-Sell:We are a "Full Service" Real Estate CompanyWe are Real RealtorsWe advertise our listingsWe show our listingsWe assist with negotiationsWe represent our clients all the way to the closing tableNO Upfront Fee's!We Sell Your Home for a Low Flat FeeWe give our sellers a choice of programs for marketing their homeWe also assist home buyers in finding a new homeOther companies do show our listings!   If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Cobb, Cherokee, Paulding, Dekalb, Bartow or Forsyth Counties call Assist-2-Sell, Home Buyers & Sellers Realty, Inc. We will save you thousands of dollars! In this market yo... 11/02/2007

As an Atlanta Real Estate Photographer, one of my favorite (and useful) techniques in real estate photography is photo-stitching.  The great thing about it is almost anyone can utilize this as it does not require any special features on a camera to use.  Using the free software sold with most modern digital cameras, taking multiple pictures and stitching them into one panoramic image is simple, if not automatic. Here are the six separate shots I took out of our hotel room in Fortaleza, Brazil on Christmas Eve a couple of years ago.  These shots are hand-held as I didn't bring the tripod.  I did use the "stitch assist" function on my Canon P&S, but if your camera doesn't have that feature don't worry.  I have taken many photo-stitched pictures just by eyeballing it and they turned out gr... 11/02/2007

Are you a home buyer or investor looking for Marietta Foreclosures?  Your search has ended!  We have some great Marietta foreclosed homes and properties right here!  In fact we have quite a few great deals!  If you are looking for bank owned properties in Marietta, REOS, corporate relos, pre-foreclosures, distressed properties in Marietta then feel free to contact us if you need buyers representation. Marietta foreclosures, tax sales, bank owned, bankruptcy sales. Search Marietta foreclosures listings - Marietta Foreclosure real estate specialist for Marietta and suburbs.   We've created a custom MLS search that will enable you to search for Marietta foreclosures only!  What a timesaver!  Think about all the time you will save looking through Marietta listings to pickout the foreclosure... 11/01/2007

Here's the "before" picture of the home I had the great fortune of staging today.  As you'll see, the home was still under construction at the time I took these photos.The quality of workmanship is outstanding.  However, despite the fine work and attention to detail, the house well.... looks like a house.Here's the "after" picture.  As you can see, the difference is night and day.  As a buyer I'd be apt to linger longer and in doing so would take in all the wonderful feature the home has to offer.     Our extensive portfolio demonstrates our attention to detail.  We have what it takes to separate your home from the others on the market with our huge inventory.  We ease the stress of preparing your home and have made the process EASY & AFFORDABLE.  To see more examples of our work, visit... 10/27/2007

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