Dear Colleagues,
Happy Fourth of July! Congratulations to our nation on another great birthday! We’re halfway through the year, which is always a great opportunity to reevaluate our business and renew our resolutions to be the best real estate agents we can be.
So far, Atlanta has had the good fortune (or call it what you will) of having home prices fall less in than the national average. The S&P Case-Shiller index released yesterday showed a .42 percent drop from March to April, while the average was 1 percent. Read the AJC article here!
Non-profit assisting with two sides of a deal. A New York City non-profit, Bushwick Economic Development Group, has signed a 10-year lease on luxury condos in a deal to house families made homeless by the economic crisis. The cost to the city of New York is $90 a night per room, and since the condos couldn’t sell, this was a better alternative than them sitting empty. Read the full story here!
Extra Peachtree Road Race number! I’m unble to use my race number this year, so if you would like a late start to the race with a 99,___ number, please email me at sold@zac.biz. Thanks!
Social networking + results. I was just going to copy one link out of this page from Realtor Magazine, but there are several good links on different facets of social marketing and media. So for results, face time, building an online community, and more, check it out here!
Is it time for a change? We are looking for additional top-producing team members who either want to work with buyers or work with both buyers and sellers! Click here for more info! Please email me your resume at zac@zac.biz or give me a call at 404.564.7272 for a confidential conversation.
FMLS stats for May 2009! Here is our monthly report with our easy-to-read FMLS statistics for the month of May 2009! Click here! (There are also links to past Atlanta market statistics!)
Mike Ferry TV. Whether you subscribe to the MIke Ferry organization or not, everyone can benefit from Mike’s weekly advice tidbits in his online show at www.MikeFerryTV.com. Check it out!
Second mortgage modifications. The government is now allowing loan modifications on second mortgages, lines of credit, etc. encouraging previously ineligible homeowners to try again. Additional short sale options are also becoming available. Read more about the stipulations and details here!
How much do you want to grow your business? If you’ve never been to one of Howard Brinton’s Star Power conferences, you’re missing out! I’ve have been a participant in Howard’s programs for years and will be making a presentation on low-cost marketing at this year’s seminar, from July 29th - August 1st.
For more info and registration, please click here!! And stay tuned for discount coupons I’ll be able to provide!
Distressed Property Institute video. Alex Charfen, creator of the Certified Distressed Property Expert designation, has created a video in support of Howard Brinton’s Star Power conference this year. Watch it here!
Contrasting numbers. What are we supposed to make of the fluctuating market numbers, especially when different stats go up and down in one month? For more insight, click here!
Best wishes for a successful week and safe Fourth of July!
Zac
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