I’ve gone and done it now… I opened up the search capability on my website. Search the MLS without having to register or give up your private information. As long as there have been real estate agents, we have been gatekeepers of information. In the early days, agents and brokers held their own listings. [...]

It looks like there is an idea to do just that. If the US Fish and Wildlife Service signs off, the water coming off Lake Lanier could be dramatically cut. Right now, we have about 79 days left. If this plan goes through, there would be a reduction in the Apalachicola River [...]

Tomorrow is Halloween. Don’t drive. Seriously, the scariest thing in Atlanta tomorrow will be the traffic. It won’t be bad in the morning, but coming home will NOT [...]

Ok, we have hit the point where one has to live under a rock to not have heard about the drought in the Southeast. It is a real problem. But there are a few things that don’t seem to be getting the play that they should. The Army Corps of Engineers is [...]

I must admit that I was a bit amazed at the reaction to my last post. On Active Rain, it received a Feature within an hour of being posted. [...]

Every once in a while, we fall into an opportunity. Here is one if you qualify, and are selected.There is a new program that is looking to film first time home-buyers as they visit homes, make a selection, and then offer for a house. Everyone gets a shot at their fifteen minutes of [...]

Real Estate Investing 202 Digging a little deeper in Buy and Hold strategies In Real Estate Investing 101, Part II, we covered buying and holding property for long term appreciation and wealth building. This is by no means a get rich quick scheme, but is one of the most [...]

I’ve been asked a question about a particular area that I just couldn’t answer. Ok, I could answer, but at the peril of losing my license. You know the questions.Here is another tool in the arsenal I give to clients to find out before moving what the pitfalls and pluses are regarding specific [...]

You know, every once in a while, I have a “duh! Hello!” moment. Today was one of those days. Back at the beginning of the year, one of my mortgage brokers and I built a forum on my website. Our goal was to provide an arena for buyers, sellers and investors to [...]

Since I am an admitted garage guy, I obviously like the toys that go into a cool garage. OK, the ultimate garage toy is a really cool ride. Street rods, sports cars, racers, Jeeps, 4×4s, even boats and other things are the ultimate garage accessories. But, what goes into make a cool [...]