The Week in Review: Smyrna Vinings mortgage rates are active. After an approximate 1% upswing in home loan rates over the past couple of weeks, interest rates stabilized and dropped about .125% by weeks end. Will they continue to drop? What to Expect: It’s an important holiday-shortened week for bond and mortgage markets. Fed Chairman Bernanke has targeted unemployment as one of the key factors in determining when to stop providing stimulus to the economy. So, Friday’s Jobs Report has a chance to be a big market-mover. Will the report light up the night sky with brilliant colors and an earth-shattering boom or will it be a dud? If the Job Report shows continued improvement in the labor market, mortgage interest rates could keep moving up the ladder. Have a great 4th of July. For transa... 07/03/2013

Silver Comet Parkway or East West Connector? Smyrna Councilman Ron Fennel, Ward 7, obtained passage by the Smyrna City Council of his resolution, asking Cobb County to change the name of the East West Connector to Silver Comet Parkway. This nine-mile stretch was the final segment built connecting Cumberland Parkway on the east with Barrett Parkway on the west, thus assuming the name of the non-descript, descriptor from the engineering drawings. No formal name was ever ascribed, so this generic name became the road’s moniker by default, not design. Councilman Fennel thought we could do better. This heavily traveled roadway is a gateway on the south side of the county and into south Smyrna. The new name intends to pay proper homage to the Silver Comet Trail, one of Cobb County’s nationall... 07/03/2013

The Smyrna Summer Concert Series 2013 continues on Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It’s what’s hot. More “Americana!” Sailing To Denver started as a group of friends getting together to learn each other’s favorite songs in 2011, they have developed into one of Atlanta’s most original and universally adored acts. Strong vocal harmonies, backed by beautiful and interesting string arrangements, this group is a joy to experience. After releasing their self-titled debut record in December, they have been experiencing a wave of momentum and appearing at the hottest places around. They will be here, Smyrna, this summer! Learn more at www.SailingToDenver.com. The City of Smyrna concerts are Litter Free events. Keep Smyrna Beautiful will have recycling bins next to the garb... 07/02/2013

Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading Registration is open for the 2013 Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading league.The First Baptist Church of Smyrna offers an exciting flag football and cheerleading league for children and youth where Every Child is a Winner.  They focus on character qualities of sportsmanship, best effort, leadership, and Christlikeness as they teach the fundamentals of football and cheerleading. They have k4-10th grade boys and girls flag football and k4-4th grade cheerleading. Evaluations and sizing sessions are Saturday, August 3rd and 10th from 9am – 1pm. They expect a great season, so they encourage you to register early to help them with planning. Early registration is $105. Register online at http://www.smyrnafirst.org/news/upward.asp or fill out the registr... 07/02/2013

Mark your calendars for Smyrna Business Association’s July luncheon, which will be held at the Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyna, GA 30080 (directions). The luncheon is from 11:30 to 1:00pm on Thursday, July 11th. Cost is $12 for members who RSVP and $20 for non-members. Member pricing at the monthly luncheon will close by noon on the Tuesday prior to the luncheon. Non-Member pricing will be in effect for RSVP’s received after registration has closed or walk-ups at the luncheon. Register here Come network with local business leaders and enjoy the topical presentation. 06/30/2013

Smyrna GA Homes for Sale Update │Active Listings Smyrna GA Homes for Sale Active Listings - MLS Update: Here are the most recent Smyrna GA area MLS figures for Smyrna homes for sale and Smyrna real estate in Cobb County.  As of today Friday June 28, 2013 Here are the MLS Single Family Detached Listings At a Glance: Active - 237 Detached Single Family Smyrna GA homes for Sale Contingency - Due Diligence- 27 Detached Single Family Smyrna GA homes for Sale   Contingency w/Kickout - 0 Detached Single Family Smyrna GA homes for Sale   Contingency - Other- 2 Detached Single Family Smyrna GA homes for Sale   Pending- 135 Properties Detached Single Family Smyrna GA homes for Sale   Pending Offer Approval 19 Detached Single Family Smyrna GA homes for Sale   *Single Family Detached inventory is ... 06/28/2013

The Week in Review: It's been a crazy week for Smyrna Vinings homebuyers. When Bernanke speaks, the markets listen (and react!). Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke announced the Fed would begin to taper the bond purchase plan this year and likely end the program by mid-2014. The markets were expecting comments about the future of the stimulus plan but were not prepared for such a clear exit strategy. The announcement shocked stock and bond markets causing a three day selloff. Home mortgage interest rates ended .375% to .50% higher. What to Expect: This week, it’s still all about the FED.  The announcement is over but the shock wave will continue.  This will be a volatile week.  I fully expect home loan rates to change several times during the day.  There is no indication the underlying mortgage... 06/25/2013

Smyrna Soccer Club Registration The Smyrna Soccer Club is excited to announce that Open Registration for the 2013 Smyrna Soccer Fall Season is now available online. You can register online and there will also be a walk-in registration on Saturday, July 13th from 10am-2pm at the Smyrna Community Center, 2nd Floor, Room #4. Fall registration closes on July 17th at midnight. Click here to register online via the Smyrna Soccer Club registration page or learn more about the Smyrna Soccer Club by checking out www.SmyrnaSoccerClub.com. Registration Fees: • The cost for registration is $125 for all recreational players. • The cost includes: $100 registration fee and $25 uniform fee. • A sibling discount of $5 applies for each additional player registered residing in the same household. Practic... 06/24/2013

The Smyrna Vinings townhome and condo market continued its upward resurgence in May much like the Smyrna Vinings single family home market. Smyrna Vinings condo and townhome sales continue at a higher rate than the same time last year, which is evident in the buyer activity that we’ve seen in 2013. As you can see, we’ve been tracking the market for quite some time. We sell a lot of Smyrna Vinings homes, condos and townhomes and one of the major reasons is that we specialize in the area, we know the inventory of homes for sale and understand the trends, statistics and all the local pertinent information necessary for you to make an informed decision. As you’ll notice, the green bar is 2007 and we were selling a lot more condos and townhomes in 2007. Sales dropped continuously in 2008, wh... 06/24/2013

Smyrna Vinings Featured Home Smyrna homes are selling quckly. Don't miss out on this home. Located in the Concord Woods subdivision in Smyrna, you’ll love this cute 3 bedroom ranch home with basement. Enjoy the private backyard with creek. Freshly painted and new roof. Experience shows smart buys in real estate are all about location & this renovated split-level is less than 10 miles from I-285, I-75 and I-20 for easy commute. Convenient location off South Cobb Drive and Concord Rd. Walking distance from new Kroger shopping center, popular sports bar Varner’s and easy access to Silver Comet Trail and Smyrna Community Garden. To learn more about this Smyrna Vinings home for sale, click on the Virtual Tour above, check out the property flyer or contact us directly. This 3BR/2BA home is l... 06/23/2013

Smyrna Vinings Featured Home West Village is a popular place to call home and why not. Conveniently located on Atlanta Road by I-285, it offers a very convenient locale. Then when you consider that there is so much to offer within the village. Some great local restaurants and shops. No matter what you’re hungry for, you’ll probably find it there, from McCray’s Tavern, L’Thai, Village Taqueria & Tequila Bar, Blue Moon Pizza, Five Guys Burgers and don’t forget about having your own personal Waffle House and Starbucks to choose from for breakfast or just a quick cup of coffee. The reason I’m pointing this out is we have a fabulous 2BR/2BA penthouse condo in West Village that just hit the market. Originally sold for $239,100 in 2007. It’s priced at $160,000. That’s a $79,100 reduction from... 06/14/2013

Smyrna Vinings home sales were even hotter in May, which is remarkable considering the low inventory of homes we have for sale these days. For the homes that do stand out from the crowd, we are seeing very strong demand and buyer competition for those homes. This chart shows you the past 12 months of home sales at any given point. As you’ll notice, the green bar is 2007 and we were selling a fair amount more homes in 2007. Sales dropped significantly in 2008, with the drop becoming more pronounced toward the last quarter of 2008. That would be the beginning of the financial meltdown. 2009 home sales started off about 32% off the level just two years previously in January 2007. We saw Smyrna Vinings home sales continue to drop in 2009, but then leveling off in late summer and actually se... 06/13/2013

Let’s recap Smyrna short sales for May 2013 and it’s impact on the current market. With 36.9% of all homes sold in the first quarter of 2013 in metro Atlanta being distressed properties, it’s important to understand the influence that short sales have on today’s market and to keep an eye on the market. In May, Smyrna short sales activity was: 6 active homes 21 pending homes 3 closed homes 8 active condos and townhomes 32 pending condos and townhomes 1 closed condos and townhomes If you’re in the market for a Smyrna short sale, whether a single family home, condo or townhome, we’re here to help. Our team is led by a Certified Distressed Property Expert and experienced in the nuances faced when purchasing short sales. Protect yourself and work with the short sale experts. Contact us toda... 06/06/2013

The summer reading program has kicked off at the Smyrna Public Library. The library will be having a variety of events during the Summer to help you “Dig into Reading”. The program will feature: 1) School Aged Reader Reading Logs – Track every 20 minutes you read. All kinds of reading counts (event cereal boxes!), and listening to audiobooks counts too. At the end of summer, if you have logged at least 8 hours of reading, you will receive a certificate, sticker, restaurant coupon, and free book. 2) Beginning Reader Logs – Complete the tasks on your log. At the end of summer, bring in your completed log and you will receive a certificate, sticker, restaurant coupon, and a free book. 3) Challenge Sheets – Complete the challenge sheet each week and return the completed sheet to the Smyrna... 06/04/2013

Mark your calendars for Smyrna Business Association’s June luncheon, which will be held at the Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyna, GA 30080 (directions). The luncheon is from 11:30 to 1:00pm on Thursday, June 6th. Cost is $12 for members who RSVP and $20 for non-members. Member pricing at the monthly luncheon will close by noon on the Tuesday prior to the luncheon. Non-Member pricing will be in effect for RSVP’s received after registration has closed or walk-ups at the luncheon. Register here Come network with local business leaders and enjoy the topical presentation. 05/29/2013

Vinings Business Association Luncheon You are invited to the Vinings Business Association (VBA) Monthly Luncheon on Tuesday, June 4th from 11:30am – 1:00pm at Social Vinings! The featured speaker for the luncheon will be Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. Mark Butler became Georgia’s ninth Commissioner of Labor on January 10, 2011. Commissioner Butler, the first Republican to head the Georgia Department of Labor, is committed to fostering a new era in Georgia in cooperation with Gov. Nathan Deal. Commissioner Butler believes, the state has been presented with an opportunity to start over, reshaping the way it views the operations of a labor department as well as its relationship to economic development and the private sector. Vinings Business Association Luncheon is ... 05/23/2013

The Smyrna Summer Concert Series for 2013 kicks off on Saturday, June 8th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. There is plenty of fun, great music and good vibes on the Village Green as we kick off the Smyrna Summer Concert Series. The Cumberland Collective is a community of independent singer/songwriters and musicians from across the U.S. It’s American sound at its best. Call it “Americana,” or call it an artful and powerful mix of amazing talent with the soul of all great music of this land, but don’t miss it. Learn more at www.CumberlandCollective.com. The Smyrna Summer Concerts are a great time to spend with friends and family. So plan now. If you have not reserved a table for the concert, then be sure to plan accordingly. A blanket, some chairs, small table will do wonders. Be sure to cal... 05/21/2013

City of Smyrna Memorial Day Ceremony Mark your calendars as the City of Smyrna will be holding the Memorial Day ceremony at the 20th Century Veterans Memorial on May 27, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. The Smyrna ceremony is organized by members of the community and it is those members of the community who officiate. Join us on this day to honor and appreciate our commitment to peace through strength and sacrifice. Seating will start after 8:00 a.m. and pre-ceremony/ceremony activities will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Smyrna Community Center (200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, 30080). The ceremony is sponsored by the City of Smyrna and coordinated by the Smyrna Veterans Committee, an organization composed of the City of Smyrna, The V... 05/20/2013

  The Smyrna Business Association is excited to announce their Alive After Five networking event for May. This will be held at Fifth Third Bank. This networking event will be held on Thursday, May 23rd, 2012 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Enjoy an evening of networking with industry professionals in a comfortable, upscale and entertaining atmosphere. Appetizers + Drinks + Door Prizes Don’t miss out on this fun event! Admission is free. Location: Fifth Third Bank is located at 2197 Cobb Parkway, SE, Smyrna, GA 30080. Their phone number is 770-431-9166 . Be sure to bring plenty of business cards. Click here to RSVP. 05/20/2013

Smyrna GA Homes for Sale Under $250000 | Smyrna Homes Under 250K Smyrna homes for sale under $25000. Are you searching for a great deal on affordable homes for sale in Smyrna GA? Well you are not alone. Everyone is looking for some great deals! In this current economy many persons just like yourself are not only looking for a great deal on homes for sale in a fantastic location like Smyrna, but they also want to manage their budget by not overpaying. Since Smyrna GA is a fantastic area that is sought after for its Cobb County schools, shopping and commuting…it makes sense to buy a home there. If you are looking to buy a home in Smyrna, a house, townhome, condo, townhouse that is priced under $250K feel free to search the Smyrna GA homes for sale below. The Smyrna homes for sale in the $... 05/19/2013