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NEWS & EVENTS

Do Energy-Efficient Appliances Really Save You Money?

    Youa™ve purchased a new energy-efficient washing machine and refrigerator. So, will your utility bill reflect a huge savings? The easy answer is: It depends. It depends on the size and age of the appliance youa™re replacing, as well as your definition of aœhugea savings. The average U.S. household spends $2,200 per year on energy a“ nearly half of which goes to heating and cooling, according to Energy Star and the Lawrence Berkeley National...

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Inventory is dwindling in the Real Estate Market!

Inventory is dwindling in the Real Estate Market! This is great news coupled with the fact that mortgage rates are so low! This is an excellent time to get into a new home. Builders are getting excited and are not able to keep inventory on the ground. Yes, that is correcta¦ and Holt Builders in Hoschton cana™t even get one finished before it is snapped up by an eager buyer at Ashbury Park and Stonewater...

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Homes of Mitt Romney and Barack Obama

As the presidential race heats up, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are concentrating their focus on one certain house in Washington, DC. But before they considered the White House their possible residence, the two lived in a variety of places across the U.S. Herea™s a roundup of the homes each candidate currently owns. Mitt Romney The former governor of Massachusetts owns a smattering of real estate across the country, including homes in...

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2012 Labor Day Events Around Atlanta

  Are you looking for ways to relax and enjoy your time off from work this upcoming Labor Day weekend? There are plenty of events in and around Atlanta that can keep everyone from young singles to families busy! The Speakeasy Cocktail Festival: Enjoy Atlanta€™s roaring 20s cocktail experience on September 1 and September 2 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Alcohol, gambling, cigars and more will be the points of attraction for this cultural...

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Seasonal Calendar for August Plants

Seasonal Calendar a“ August FIRST WEEK: Water figs deeply now as they begin to ripen. Harvest every morning,  before the birds can do their damage. More details: Growing Figs in Georgia The soil in outdoor clay  pots dries out quickly. Poke holes in it with a pencil to make sure  water saturates the soil when you tend your plants. If youa™ve been troubled by aœwormsa in your pecans in years past, you have pecan weevils....

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Mortgage rates have moved higher off of record lows for the second consecutive week

Mortgage rates have moved higher off of record lows for the second consecutive week amid signs that the U.S. job market is stabilizing, according to a weekly survey by Freddie Mac. For 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, rates averaged 3.59 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending Aug. 9, up from 3.55 percent last week but down from 4.32 percent a year ago, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Rates on 30-year...

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Follow Tamra Wade & Partners on Facebook and Twitter!

With 314 followers and fans Tamra Wade & Partners is growing each and everyday thanks to everyone who supports us and stands behind our TEAM! Are you one of those fans or followers, if so we want to thank you and encourage you to help SPREAD THE WORD! Its as simple as clicking the "LIKE" button at the top of our page in the link below  ----> https://www.facebook.com/TamraWadeandPartners?ref=hl              ...

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New Help on Short Sales

  NAR President Moe Veissi praises new help for struggling homeowners.    The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Tuesday announced measures to make aœshort salesa of underwater homes easier for homeowners, including extending help to people who have financial difficulties but havena™t missed mortgage payments.   CLICK LINK TO SEE A GREAT VIDEO! https://voicesofrealestate.blogs.realtor.org/2012/08/23/help-on-short-sales/

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Art in the Park-Weekend Event August 25-26

  Discover. Explore. Experience an enclave of over 50 local artists. Shop & help boost our local economy! Located in a charming historic building in downtown Alpharetta, Gallery 35 features unique handmade items by local artists. From delicate watercolors to boisterous yard art, something special in Gallery 35 is sure to delight you. Want to make art? Classes are coming soon,   so check back often. Come see us! Paintings a¢ Quilts a¢ Photography Pottery...

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The Callaway on lot 11B at 1884 Granite Hill Court, Hoschton GA 30548

The Callaway on lot 11B at 1884 Granite Hill Court, Hoschton GA 30548 has started construction! Here is your opportunity to watch a home grow from the ground up! As of a few weeks ago, the builder received a building permit from the county and has begun to clear away the trees and shrubbery. The lot has been leveled to allow for site work to begin on the slab. The home is now framed and...

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