Bob Southard - Cobb,Fulton,Cherokee, & Paulding Comments and Ramblings

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Real Estate Broker/Owner - Atlas Realty Service, LLC - Ga Re lic. 266576
Commentary and Misc. ramblings from local real estate expert specializing in the Cobb County communities of Powder Springs, Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Smyrna, Vinings, austell, and Mableton, as well as surroundind towns of Dallas, Hiram, Woodstock, Canton,Cartersville, Roswell, Alpharetta, and Sandy Springs
RECENT BLOG POSTS
There is nothing quite like going to a Jimmy Buffett concert!  Don't try to describe it if you've never seen it!  If you have never been here are some photos and video from the concert in Atlanta last Summer.  Whether you are a fan or not, I think it is something everybody should do at least onc...
02/26/2012
Lease purchase for sellers? A few years ago I did a post on lease purchase for buyers.   How about a lease purchase? I will tell you the gist of it is that in most cases I am opposed to a buyer doing a lease purchase.  But what about for home owner sellers?  Should you consider putting your home...
01/24/2012
Northern Lights tonight??? Flickr image from Larry 1732 Huge solar flair activity yesterday has caused the possibility for "Northern Lights" today!  The flair was so large that airlines are rerouting flights that would normally fly over the arctic.  It would be uncommon but not unheard of to see...
01/24/2012
Banks are idiots!  I see it all the time.  But a lot of their stupidity is based on bad information they get from "local" agents.  Here is a great post my my friend Joe Manausa in Tallahassee.  The information is good no matter where you live!  We all know that banks and lenders are entirely over...
01/23/2012
A sad reminder of the human side of the current real estate market.  Not to be cold or cruel, I also will say its a pretty good selling strategy.  It instantly creates a connection to the property for the buyers.A Seller's letter of Love Every now and then you see something that just hits home th...
01/19/2012
What About Owner Financing? Can I buy (or sell) a home with owner financing?  The question comes up all the time. I have been involved with many owner finance transactions as a buyer, seller, and an agent.  It can be a creative solution to selling real estate. It can be a solution, but there are ...
01/03/2012
Merry Christmas Yes, I say Merry Christmas! I know for some people that might not be politically correct but those who know me are aware that P.C. is not one of my strong points.  So please accept with kindness my wishes for Hope, Peace, and Love this holiday season!  Whether you celebrate Chris...
12/24/2011
Wow!  I now have 2 big issues with the current "tax cut" proposal.  Previously I was opposed because it merely kicked the can for two months.  It should be for 1 year or more.  Now it turns out they were going to fund it with added fees on mortgages.  So a two month tax cut costs homeowners for u...
12/20/2011
Are Rental Homes an I.D.E.A.L. Investment? There are a lot of investment options available for us today.  Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, gold, silver, annuities, etc can all be a part of a solid retirement plan.   Some people may claim that I am biased, and maybe that is so.  However, I firmly bel...
12/18/2011
Are Rental Homes an I.D.E.A.L. Investment? There are a lot of investment options available for us today.  Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, gold, silver, annuities, etc can all be a part of a solid retirement plan.   Some people may claim that I am biased, and maybe that is so.  However, I firmly beli...
12/15/2011
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