Foreclosures are down. What does that mean for home values in your area? Hint: things are looking up!

CoreLogic: Completed foreclosures down 19 percent. The number of homes in some stage of the foreclosure process fell 21 percent in February from a year ago, to 1.2 million, according to data aggregator CoreLogic.February saw 54,000 homes lost to foreclosure, down 7 percent from January and 19 per...

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I LOVE MY JOB (an apparently so do other realtors)! Thanks for helping make my life so fulfilling!! xoxo

Want to smile more at work? Consider a career in real estate or construction.

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Fan question of the day: two of my listings have had HUGE price reductions this week. Can anyone tell me which ones? Clue: visit http://www.stovallpropertiesgroup.com

Search All Homes for Sale on the Atlanta Real Estate MLS which includes all Atlanta Homes, Houses, Condominiums.

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Fan question of the day: two of my listings have had HUGE price reductions this week. Can anyone tell me which ones? Clue: visit http://www.stovallpropertiesgroup.com

Search All Homes for Sale on the Atlanta Real Estate MLS which includes all Atlanta Homes, Houses, Condominiums.

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Expert economists weigh in on 3 reasons to buy a home NOW!

This week, we are going to look at the three financial reasons to buy a home now instead of waiting: prices are rising at an accelerated rate, interest rates are increasing and rents are skyrocketing. – The KCM Crew Part

http://www.kcmblog.com/2013/03/25/3-financial-reasons-to-buy-a-home-now-part-i

Ca-Ching! Metro Atlanta home prices are up 13.4% over last year! http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2013/03/26/metro-atlanta-home-values-spike-13.html

Metro Atlanta posted its second month in a row of double-digit home value growth...

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Staging a large room? Here are 13 fantastic ideas to make it cozy!

Bigger spaces come with their own layout and decorating challenges. These ideas can help

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Century 21 - Results Realty Services made ABC's Top 25 List! Now that's something to celebrate!!

We made the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Top 25 Real Estate Companies in Atlanta! Very proud of everyone that works together with us!!! And thankful for the clients we serve!

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Existing home prices are expected to rise between 5-8% this year. Is that enough motivation to sell?

Inflation, credit and cash-outs could undermine housing affordability. 2012 was the best year for home sales since 2007. The inventory of homes for sale dropped, helping to stabilize the market. In most places, home prices appear to have hit bottom for this cycle. The median sale price rose in 201...

http://www.inman.com/buyers-sellers/columnists/dianhymer/despite-improved-market-not-all-sellers-are-smiling

HARP refis were strong in 2012 and helped over 1 million homeowners last year lower their interest rates.

A government program to help struggling homeowners take advantage of low interest rates helped 1.1 million borrowers last year — more than twice as many as in 2011, the government says.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/03/13/home-refi-program-helps-underwater-borrowers/1985689/

2 Tips for Home Buyers: know what you want and act quickly.

Homebuyers: Are you serious?

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Earning a new designation ..CRS...Council of Residential Specialist yahoo! Love Las Vegas!

Sarah Stovall, Realtor - Century 21 Results Realty Services Earning a new designation ..CRS...Council of Residential Specialist yahoo! Love Las Vegas!

Wow, the heat is on for Realtor.com competitors. What type of real estate "search engine" do you use when browsing listings?

'Find It First' ads suggest buyers could be at a disadvantage if they use third-party sites. Realtor.com operator Move Inc. is launching an aggressive marketing campaign today that portrays the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of listings on the portal as giving its users a competitive advan...

http://www.inman.com/news/2013/03/11/realtorcom-marketing-campaign-zeroes-in-listings-accuracy

Do you find trouble with decorating a bathroom? Here are 40 ideas to ponder - trending theme: if you can't afford tile on your walls, try panelling.

40 bathroom pictures that'll inspire a re-do of your home's smallest room: http://cntry.lv/6030nkQu

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Worried about comps? This may shed some light on your asking price: http://content.yudu.com/A230nr/GeorgiaReaMarApr2013/resources/index.htm

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Our newest video listing!

$299,000 MLS#7049502 GREAT family home on PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC LOT just 2.5 years old in Highlands At Sawnee Mountain swim/tennis community. 5 bedrooms and 3 f...

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More shouts from the rooftop: 1.4 percent increase from January to February -- the biggest month-over-month gain since the housing recession began.

Trulia: February gains biggest since recession began. Asking prices of homes listed for sale on real estate portal Trulia.com in February were up from a year ago in 90 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, according to a monthly report from Trulia released today. The report, which covers roughly 4.5 mi...

http://www.inman.com/news/2013/03/5/asking-prices-in-9-10-markets

Boom! More good news - home prices were up 9.7% in January from a year ago.

Corelogic: Prices in January up 9.7 percent from a year ago. National home prices in January were up 9.7 percent from a year ago, the biggest annual increase since April 2006, according to data aggregator CoreLogic's home price index. The index, which tracks repeat sales of single-family homes,...

http://www.inman.com/news/2013/03/5/home-prices-take-biggest-leap-in-7-years

Are Lending Standards Loosening?

The housing recovery began in earnest in 2012, despite constraints placed by a still-tight mortgage lending environment. This year promises improvements as the drivers of tough credit standards reverse. Read more: http://www.kcmblog.com/2013/02/27/are-lending-standards-loosening/

Want to know more about today's real estate market? Simple. Business 101: Supply and Demand.

For some time now, we have attempted to shed light on the fact that pricing in todays real estate market, as it is in the markets for every other saleable item, will be determined by the concept of supply and demand. http://www.kcmblog.com/2013/03/04/future-house-values-simple-as-supply-and-demand/

The key to decluttering: have what you love, but not a bit more than you can maintain.

Letting go can be hard, but it puts you more in control of your home's stuff and style. See if any of these notions are holding you back.

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Who wouldn't love to be in two places at one time? Inman news predicts the future of real estate.

Robotics experts will share thoughts at Real Estate Connect San Francisco. Here come the machines. It may sound like science fiction, but it's not. Robots are about to be everywhere, including real estate. And with all due respect to my humble Roomba, this new crop of bots is going to change ever...
http://www.inman.com/opinion/guest-perspective/2013/03/1/5-ways-robots-will-change-real-estate

Why we love Forsyth County...

Why we love Forsyth County...

Cumming | Forsyth County | Atlanta Real Estate Forum Cumming, known as the commuter city, has experienced tremendous growth since the creation of GA 400. This Forsyth County city is now a sprawling suburban retreat.

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End the Mortgage Interest Deduction? Expect a Fight

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Over the decades the mortgage interest deduction has become American folklore — buy a house and get a tax deduction for the interest you pay on your loan.
But now, amid tightening budget belts and questions about economic class fairness, that American-as-apple-pie notion is being debated. http://www.cnbc.com/id/100506426
 

Fantastically simple: Here's a budget friendly idea for staging a shabby-chic guest room. How inviting!

Beige walls, white furniture and linen drapes are a breath of fresh air in this Spring inspired bedroom!

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Here's a great way to showcase your taste for bold color.

This photo is one of the most popular images today on Houzz! Tell us: What inspires you about this dining room?

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