Wake up to a stunning interior in this alluring 2-story home with fully finished terrace level in the heart of highly desirable Virginia Highland neighborhood. Large open kitchen overlooking the family room has top of the line appliances, Viking Stove, Subzero Refrigerator, and beautiful granite countertops. Large Master includes fireplace, his and her walk in closets, whirlpool tub, and rain shower. Take the elevator down to the lower level and enjoy the oversized home theatre.

Television Cabinet with Closing Doors and Dry Erase Finish

(TV not included)

54 X 42 inches

$30

Herman Miller Aeron Chair, Great Condition!

27w x 27d x 42 t

$400

Blue Industrial Stool

14w x 25 t

$10

8 Contemporary Wooden Side Chairs

39 1/2 t X 17 3/4 d

$25 each

8 Business Card Holders

20 inches x 12 inches

$5 each

(2) 46 Slot Mailboxes

29 x 35 x 14 1/2

$30 each

Small Modern Dining Table (Steel and Wood)

38w X 63L X 29 1/2 T

$300

(4) Two Drawer Black File Cabinet by Hon

18 x 261/2 x29

$30 each

(10) Plum Fabric Covered Executive Chair

38 x 18 d

$30 each

(9) Plum Fabric Covered Secretary's Task Chair

21w X 36t X 17 1/2 d

$20

Low Black Lateral File Cabinet

19 X 30 X 28

$40

One Large Dry Erase Board

72 X 48

$20

Dry Erase Board

36 X 23

$15

One Full Sheet Brochure Rack

27 X 46

$10

(2) Pamphlet Racks

18 X 47

$10

(5) White Ikea Type Tables

54 X 24 X 29 1/2

$20 each

Metal Bookcase

34 1/2 X 13 1/2 X 78

$30

Faux Wooden Grain Low Filing Cabinet

36w X 20d X 29 1/2t

$50

Metal Wire Rack and Shelving

71L X 24 DX 76 H

$200

Dry Erase Board

18 X 24

$10

Two drawer/ one file drawer cabinet on wheels

15 3/4 X 20 1/4x 27 1/2

$40

(2) Small Modern Metal Computer Desk

18 X 30 X 29 3/4

$35 (each)

Samsung 26" TV with 18 X 29 1/2 frame

$300

Whirlpool Imperial Series Refrigerator with IceMaker (Stainless Steel)

25.6 Cubic Feet

$350

Metal and Glass AV cart with wheels

35h X 21 1/2 X 18 D

$30

Magnavox TV

13 inch diagonal screen with VHS

$15

Wooden Stool

$10

Portable File ( 2 Drawer/One File)

15 x 27 3/4 x 23

$25

FEEL LIKE YOU ARE ON VACATION ALL OF THE TIME.A TWO STORY CHARLESTON STYLE WITH DOUBLE FRONT PORCHES ON A CUL-DE-SAC.OPEN FLOOR PLAN LOTS OF LIGHT,HARDWOOD FLOORS ON MAIN LEVEL,LIVING ROOM. FAMILY ROOM WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE,KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS,BFAST AREA,LARGE MASTER BEDROOM WITH TWO CLOSETS & WALKOUT BALCONY WITH AMAZING VIEW OVER TREE TOPS AND ECHO LAKE, WONDERFUL SUNROOM WITH LARGE WINDOWS.TOP RATED SCHOOLS.

Shrinking Inventory Boosts Home Prices. Stabilization is happening across the country! Look at the new numbers.

Realtor Destiny. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of realtors hit 1.37 million in October 2006. It has declined by nearly 30 percent. Here is the top 10 states with the most realtors per capita.

Joke of the week.

An old man sitting at the mall watched a teenager intently. The teenager had spiked hair in all different colors: green, red, orange, and blue. The old man kept staring at him.

When the teenager was tired of being stared at, he sarcastically asked, “What’s the matter, old man? Never did anything wild in your life?”

The old man did not bat an eye when he responded, “Got drunk once and had sex with a peacock. I was just wondering if you were my son.”

4 Tips to Getting Multiple Offers. The properties in today's market that are receiving multiple offers have a few things in common. Read how to get multiple offers on your listing now.

"Under-banked" Own Smartphones. You would think that the under-banked wouldn't be able to afford a smart phone. But recent reports say otherwise and new apps are being developed for this demographic. Read the full article here.

Coach's Corner. Dirk Zeller's gives 3 easy tips to being a top producing agent  this week's edition of his newsletter. Top-producers are ordinary people who happen to do extraordinary things.

"Iron rusts from disuse; water loses its purity from stagnation; even so does inaction sap the vigors of the mind." - Leonardo Da Vinci

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Charming bungalow by a seasoned renovator no corners cut. Massive open great room/kit combo with huge vaulted ceilings, old charm meets modern convenience. New 2 car driveway, landscaped/seeded, full privacy fenced backyard w/ large back deck for grillin, new roof and hardiplank, 13 new double pane windows w/ 2' blinds adds a ton of natural light, trey ceilings in all bdrms, crown moldings, new electric, plumbing, hvac, gorgeous granite kit, extra tall stained cabinets, ss appl. Great master suite with sitting room, 3 full-size bdrms. Huge basement space for storage.

OPEN HOUSE- MAY 6

from 2 to 5pm!!

Charming Bungalow in the heart of highly desirable Candler Park featuring original hardwood floors, relaxing screened-in porch, newly renovated kitchen and bathroom, and a deck that is perfect for entertaining in the fenced in back yard.  Walking distance to Mary Lin Elementary, Candler Park's shops and restaurants including Flying Biscuit, Freedom Park, and Little Five Points.  Easy access to Candler Park Marta Station.

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY

MAY  6

2-5 pm

What can you get with your credit score? Those with a FICO score lower than 720 can't get a mortgage. We all knew that! But a recent report from the National Association of Realtors gives a breakdown of exactly what you can get from the bank. Read the full story here.

3 Housing Trends for This Spring Market. A recent article at Bankrate.com shows the recent trends in the housing market. Find out more.

Joke of the week.

The Price is Right. Effective marketing is crucial in selling a home. But pricing your listings are key too. Read these 3 strategies to price your listing right.

Increase in Construction.Recently, we have seen an increase in private residential construction.Check out the numbers here.

Coach's Corner. Dirk Zeller's gives great tips on to be a champion in  this week's edition of his newsletter. If you can get these suggestions under your belt, then you are bound for success.

"I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained." - Walt Disney

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Ben Dean earned a Benjamin E. Mays scholarship to Emory University.

Shaun Kleber is one of 36 high school seniors to be offered the University of Georgia's Foundation Fellowship. The class of 2016 was chosen from 900 applicants.

Seniors Holden Choi and Ben Dean are the National Urban Debate League Policy Debate Champions for 2012. 

Grady's Debate Team won the Georgia Forensic Coaches Association State Championships in March, the 3rd time in a row for the team. The team won the Eleanor E. Wright Award of Excellence in Debate at the 2011 National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) Grand Nationals as well as being named a School of Excellence in Debate at the 2011 National Forensic League (NFL) National Tournament, the largest high school academic competition in the world. 

Grady High School is the only school in the nation to have ever had two finalists for National Forensic League's Student of the Year- Taylor Walker in 2011 and Michael Robinson, Class of 2009.

Case-Shiller Reports New Lows. Home values in nine metro areas reached record lows. Atlanta continued its downward spiral, posting its lowest annual rate of decline in the 20 year history of the index at -1.73%. Read the full story here.

Is it a good time to sell? I found this really helpful article. But the best advice is: Regardless of the economic indicators, the best time to sell is when the time is right for you! Read the article here.

Joke of the week.

I can’t hear you

Don't Wait For Leads To Fall In Your Lap! Being an effective marketer pays off. Here are three simple tips to being proactive.

Future Housing Dependent on Demographics. Baby Boomers and Echo Boomers were hit the hardest by the recession. Now that we are in recovery, trends show that the next two decades will be dedicated by these two groups. Check out the chart below and click here for the full story.

Coach's Corner. Dirk Zeller's gives great tips on how to deal with buyer misconceptions this week's edition of his newsletter.Don't wait to deal with these misconceptions; tackle it head on in your presentation.

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imiatiion, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest." - Confucius

Have a great week!

Open House- This Sunday, April 29 2-5pm !

"For Sale" Listings Down 21%. According to a recent report, inventory has declined and there has been an increase in median list price. 10 cities were named including Atlanta. The median list price in Atlanta is $159,900. Read the full article here.

HGTV Green Home. Recently, a new "green" home was given away just South of Atlanta. But some debate how "green" this home really is. Read the story here.

Joke of the week.

Short Sales Catching Up to Foreclosures. Bloomberg reports that the number of U.S. home short sales surpassed foreclosure deals. "Short sales should be the dominant way of disposing of assets," said  Jonathan Weiner, vice president in the applied analytics division of Lender Processing Services. Read the full story here!

Agents: Choose Your Words Wisely! I found some key points from this article. We are salespeople. And we make our living by using words! Learn how to use valuable words.

Coach's Corner. Dirk Zeller's gives great tips on how to customize your communication skills in this week's edition of his newsletter.

"The best way out is always through." - Robert Frost

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Four bedroom, three and half bath Cape Cod home with vibrant details and a rare sought after two car garage. Features include a study/den, formal dining room with French doors, modern eat-in kitchen with gorgeous granite, upgraded appliances including a Viking gas range. A great room with gas fireplace and a large master suite on main level. Front and backyard unlink anything you have ever seen: elevated front yard surrounded by a white picket fence. Backyard offers a huge entertainment deck, a stainless steel gas grill, and totally fenced in yard. The home is pre-wired with Bose Lifestyle stereo system surround sound in the great room and master suite with two additional audio zones to the deck.

Pristine hardwood floors on main level and master suite. Large 2-car garage with extra storage space and extra parking. Soack up some sun on the large patio! Large walk-in closets and a walk-out balcony. Renovated granite kitchen countertop and cabinets. Saline pool only a few steps from your doorway! Centrally located to Emory, CDC, shopping and restaurants.

Four bedrooms and two half baths in a great neighborhood on a quiet street. Gorgeous kitchen with new granite countertops, large island, beautiful tiled back splash opens to large eat-in kitchen adjacent to great room with a two -story soaring ceiling and gas fireplace. Huge master suite with large master double vanity, garden tub and separate shower, large walk-in closet. Remarkable backyard, freshly pained privacy fence, tiled patio, large deck with seating, garden space. Plus a screened in sunroom! Conveniently located to shopping and restaurants just inside I-285, near Emory and CDC

Sales of Second Homes Up. Second homes- vacation and investment homes soared in 2011. And second-home buyers weren't hesitant to use cash! Read the full article here.

Every Inch Counts. Oftentimes, we forget about the basement. Learn how to work all the square footage to your advantage to get a home sold. Read more here.

Joke of the week.

The Right Thermostat for Your Home. There are many ways to save energy and cut cost. But with the temperature hitting up make sure you have the right thermostat for your lifestyle. Here are some suggestions.

Improving Economy. Freddie Mac's report suggest there is gradual change happening all across the country! About half of the increase in housing starts has been for construction of rental apartments in multi-unit buildings to meet the increasing demand. Read the article here.

Coach's Corner. Dirk Zeller's gives great tips on how to handle objections in this week's edition of his newsletter. Don't get caught off guard.

"Every man is the architect of his own fortune." - Sallust

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Beautiful original craftsman bungalow with gorgeous period details like hardwood floors, three fireplaces, square border window details, transom windows and front granite wall. A true gardener's delight: extensive landscaping with beautiful perennials and shrubs, seasonal colors with Pink Hydrangea, Rhododendron, Gardenias and Oakleaf Hydrengeas. Sunshine will never be a shortage in this home; this home has a lot of windows. Charming front porch surrounded by large granite columns will entice you to relax or enjoy the large back deck with brick paved patio and garden area. Backyard is completely enclosed with a privacy fence plus two car parking pad with alley access. There is even a barn-size attic for potential future expansion. Ample closets/storage space and features a clean, cemented basement.

Call Zac 404.564.7272 and Start Packing!

Home Prices Drop. Case-Shiller says that 16 cities' home prices dropped. The only cities with price increases for the month include Miami, Phoenix and Washington D.C.

Click here to get the new Case-Shller report!

Homeownership Still Beats Renting . Fannie Mae finds that Americans are still committed to home ownership. Majority of Americans surveyed in the fourth quarter stll prefer homeownership as opposed to renting.

Joke of the week.

Over breakfast, a woman said to her husband, “I’ll bet you don’t know what day this is.”

“Of course I do,” he answered, as if offended, and left for the office.

At 10:00 a.m., a dozen red roses arrived at the house. At 1:00 p.m., a two-pound box of chocolates was delivered. The designer dress arrived at 3:00.

When her husband came home, the woman ran to meet him and threw her arms around his neck, “I’ve never had a more wonderful Groundhog Day in my life!”.

Georgia Personal Income Grew. In 2011, personal income rose 5 percent in Georgia. Nationally, personal income rose an average 5.1 percent in 2011. Read the article here.

6 Telephone Bad Habits to Break. We all have bad habits. Here are a few to break to make you a better agent. Read full article here.

Coach's Corner. Dirk Zeller's gives great tips on how not to procrastinate in this week's edition of his newsletter. We all do it, most won't admit :) But if you can kill procrastination, you can be successful!

I am currently searching for two licensed agents to join my team since we are generating more leads than can be timely followed-up on. So many of our colleagues are in need of a change, and before they venture out of real estate please encourage them to call or email me for a confidential conversation. I might be able to help them in more ways then one, including a daily flow of leads from our web sites, sign calls, call-ins and walk-ins. 

"When things go wrong, don't go with them." - Elvis Presley

Have a great week!