http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/26/case-shiller-october/1791535/   What does this mean for the Northwest Atlanta Investor? Good news if you own - prices went up - if you're looking ot invest - buy now - low interest rates and the general publics' reluctance to buy until it's a "sure thing"…

Atlanta has yet to get that first big freeze of the season, but it’s on its way. And when the frozen temperatures arrive, hopefully property owners will have already made preparations to protect sensitive vegetation to sustain the landscape through the non-growing season. In a…

8. Atlanta 8 of 10 Median home price in 2012: $122,000 Projected home price in 2015: $164,253 Projected annual rent in 2015: $12,255 A knotty foreclosure problem has plagued Atlanta's housing market, with thousands of vacated homes weighing on home prices. In March, the city recorded a 17.7%…

Traditional collection agencies are complicated, time-consuming and keep 35% of what they collect.  A lower cost option is a service we provide through the credit reporting agency we use.   For $35 each debtor a national collection agency will send a series of letters (including…

Many, many comments on yesterdays post asking for more information on why buying an investment now is so attractive. It's simple - our prices are low, our rents relatively high and the historically low interest rates mean carrying costs are very very low.  For example:…

Not a lot but we are starting to see an uptick in rental rates. $25 to $50 a month in many cases.  We're also seeing a dichotomy in tenants. With lenders making it very hard to get a loan  we are seeing tenants with strong…

The market in Atlanta is picking up - if you're thinking about selling - NOW may be the best time espeically if you're planning on buying a larger property. It's also  time to plan out the Fall and Holiday seasons!  Now is the time to…