This closing gift idea for Atlanta short sale buyers was inspired by this listing photo of a Jonesboro GA short sale I closed last winter.Starting with a good frontal shot of the property -- here, I used the main listing photo which was used in the MLS -- a little artful digital manipulation in a photo-editing program produces the bright and cheerful image.After changing such elements as color intensity, brightness, contrast and choosing among an array of effects, I ended up with the above image. The frame effect was also added within the editing app.Notice there is room in the bottom third of the image for inserting a message, so this image could now be further refined in a free program such as Canva.com or perhaps a card-making template in MS Publisher to add some text, such as..."Cel... 10/26/2017

Bag a Bargain at the Book Sale It's that time again!  Friends of the Clayton County Library is having another huge sale of gently used books (hardcovers, paperbacks, children’s books, textbooks, magazines) at crazy affordable prices from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on July 31, 2017 at the headquarters library, located at 865 Battle Creek Road in Jonesboro.  I've snagged some great bargain books at this sale! Friends of the Clayton County Library is a volunteer organization whose work contributes to the success of the citizens of our diverse community by offering a full range of library services that meet their informational, educational and leisure interests. Their events and outreaches aim at fostering the love of reading in our youth and the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for all. Since 1984, ... 07/27/2017

Unincorporated Jonesboro GA spans two adjacent counties. Conveniently located in the southerly suburbs of Clayton and Fayette counties in the greater Atlanta metro, unincoporated Jonesboro is home to numerous affordable communites loaded with country charm yet close to all of metro Atlanta's numerous amenities, services and opportunities.Jonesboro GA 30238 Clayton County, comprises a large area that includes the several shopping, business and industrial complexes, Country Greens Golf Club, numerous parks, and other family attractions. Nestled primarily between Tara Blvd./Hwy 41 and Hwy 85, the area also has convenient access to major interstate higways I-75, the I-85, providing easy access to all the amenities metro Atlanta has to offer.  Could Jonesboro 30238 be the ideal area for you ... 06/14/2017

The city of Jonesboro GA spans two counties conveniently nestled in the south suburbs of the greater Atlanta metro. Loaded with history, Jonesboro consists of many small, suburban communities with plenty of country charm yet close to all of metro Atlanta's numerous amenities, services and opportunities.Jonesboro GA 30236 Clayton County, comprises a large area that includes the historic city center and major tourist attractions. The city offers convenient access to major highways I-75, the I-85, Hwy 41 and Hwy 85. Jonesboro could be the ideal city for you and your family.Why are people attracted to buy homes in Jonesboro?Besides the homey, small-town feel and rich antebellum south history, Jonesboro GA 30236 Clayton County is attractive to many because of its large inventory of mid-centu... 06/14/2017

Jonesboro GA Foreclosure Solutions Are you a Jonesboro GA homeowner grappling with the threat of losing your home to foreclosure? I’m publishing this updated article to let you know there is more than one way out of a bad situation. You may still have some choices that could help you avoid Georgia foreclosure. In fact, many metro Atlanta GA sellers remain underwater in their mortgages despite the recent market corrections. Although most areas have regained lost equity, others have been slower to recover. For families facing economic hardship in some Jonesboro GA neighborhoods, a quick equity sale is not an option because they still owe more on their mortgage than the current market value of the property. You are not alone. In some Georgia communities, the specter of foreclosure is still... 06/12/2017

Clayton County’s Hidden Figures features both historical and contempory art and artifacts.Georgia art enthusiasts, mark your calendars. Clayton County’s Hidden Figures is the theme and title of Arts Clayton’s latest exhibit, opening  Friday and running through April and May 2017.This exhibit showcases important figures in Clayton County's past, including beloved educators Eula and Lilian Arnold, as well as a contemporary look through the art of Charly Palmer.Celebrating the legacy of the Arnold sisters.The Arts Clayton Gallery exterior features a mural portrait of the two sisters, Lillian and Eula Arnold, who were educated at the Jonesboro GA Rosenwald School for black children in the 1930s, attended Clark University in the 1940s, and later devoted their lives to teaching Jonesboro's bl... 04/05/2017

Can't decide whether to short sell your Clayton County house now or  wait and see? If you need to sell now but think that you can’t because you owe more on the property than you can get for it in today’s market, a short sale might be you BEST answer. Still undecided? Consider this: every short sale sold is a foreclosure avoided. Also consider that time is not the friend of underwater sellers. The foreclosure process, once set in motion by the lender, can move swiftly and brutally in Georgia. Is it worth the time and trouble to short sell in the current market? Well, our clients certainly think so. Look at this recent short sale success story: Your local Atlanta area short sale specialists on the Best Atlanta Short Sales Team have done it again. We've closed another Wells Fargo short sal... 03/16/2017

8180 Pembroke TerracePicture Perfect home! Shows like a dream! Beautiful great room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace opens into sunroom which overlooks golf course. Formal dining room. Updated kitchen with stainless appliances, sold surface countertops and tons of cabinets. Sunny breakfast room. Spacious master suite with jetted tub, separate shower, dual sinks and walk-in closet. Other 2 bedrooms are very roomy. Deck on rear of home is perfect for entertaining or watching the birds and golfers. Other amenities include hardwood flooring, built in bookcases, updated systems and much more. A Must see!RON CHASTAIN Chastain Realty Group 303 Corporate Center Dr.Suite 100 Stockbridge GA 30281 09/13/2016

Clayton County, Georgia – Property Tax Information Metro Atlanta is comprised of many counties. Each county has their own tax authority. Included here is basic Clayton County, Georgia – Property Tax Information.   v  Tax Commissioner: Terry L. Baskin, is the current Clayton County Tax Commissioner.   v  Search for a Tax Bill: Locate a property tax bill.   v  Pay your Taxes with a Credit/Debit Card: Once you locate your property tax bill you may pay it using a credit or debit card.   v  Qualifications for Homestead Exemption/How to Apply?: Determine if and when you qualify for homestead exemption.   v  What’s my Property’s Millage Rate?: See millage rates for properties located in Clayton County, GA. See a complete listing.   If you are interested in purchasing a home in the metro Atlant... 05/25/2014

If you are you looking for a home in the Atlanta Airport Area, close to all amenities and convenient access to the I-75, the I-85, Hwy 41 and Hwy 85, Jonesboro could be the ideal city for you and your family.   Why do people buy homes in Jonesboro GA?   Besides the homey, small-town feel and rich ante-bellum south history, Jonesboro GA is attractive to many because of its mid-century and brick houses and convenient proximity to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Only 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta, GA and all the businesses and amenities the metropolis has to offer, Jonesboro is a quieter residential alternative to the constant clamor of the big city. With diverse housing styles and prices, there are housing choices for almost everyone.   What style of house for sale ... 01/31/2014

My favorite spot not in the house.   When I began to think about what makes my home “sweet” home, my two favorite spots to work came instantly to mind.   At first I thought my favorite thing might be my back patio. That’s my preferred place to work, weather permitting. And Georgia’s mild climate kindly permits me to grab my laptop and work out there in the fresh air quite often, serenaded by the songs, sightings and sounds of nature all around me.   A close runner up would be my home office because it’s right above my patio, and the desk is placed so I can gaze right out of the window and into the tree tops to be entertained by the bright flash of birds flitting about and squirrels leaping from limb to limb while I work.   But drilling down to the common denominator, I realize, my exact... 10/24/2013

  Thank you for visiting our Jonesboro real estate information site including Short Sale Listings In Jonesboro GA. Here you will be able to search all homes for sale in the Jonesboro Georgia real estate MLS. This includes all Jonesboro properties for sale such as homes, houses and condominiums and also includes HUD Homes, short-sales and foreclosures. If you are ready to buy or sell a house, we can help you out as a Jonesboro GA real estate agent which includes Short Sale Listings In Jonesboro GA. If you see a house you want more information on or would like to schedule a showing, be sure to call The Mark Spain Team, a great Jonesboro GA Realtor, at 770-886-9000. If you would like to buy a new Jonesboro GA home, we can get you in contact with Jonesboro home builders to see all of yor Jo... 07/01/2013

    Another Bank of America Short Sale Success in Jonesboro GA is always cause for a celebration. Yes, they are usually intense transactions  -- paperwork-intensive, stressful on all sides, long and drawn out in most cases, and fraught with uncertainty  sometimes right up to closing day -- but a successful short sale is always worth the effort in the end, isn’t it?   Congrats to another happy family who have just become home owners and  also to the sellers who have found relief from an unmanageable mortgage, as we recently closed on another successful Bank of America short sale in Jonesboro GA. If you need help to locate and buy a Jonesboro GA short sale bargain home, let our expert Buyer Specialist agents help you to your new home. If you need assistance in selling your upside-down Jon... 04/23/2012

Day 12 - 12/12/11 - Today we held our annual Christmas luncheon at the Jonesboro GA office of Solid Source Realty GA. It was, as always, a wonderful time of breaking bread and swapping stories among the brokerage family. The food and the company were great, and our broker, Michele Velechek announed our newest project. We have identified 25 children out of the 125 families that received a Solid Source Thanksgiving meal that we will be providing Christmas gifts for as a token of love from God to these children in dire need.     That's the way we do it at Solid Source, y'all!   I feel truly privileged to be a Jonesboro GA real estate agent in the Solid Source family – especially when we come together to make things like this happen!  12/12/2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                   Best Atlanta Short Sales Offers a Helping Hand to Local Homeowners Headed Toward Foreclosure Distressed property expert urges homeowners struggling with mortgage payments to pursue lower-impact alternatives to foreclosure Jonesboro, GA – October 15, 2011 – “Nationwide, 10.9 million or 22.5 percent of all homeowners with a mortgage owe more on their property than it’s worth in the current market, and another 6.3 million are in some stage of foreclosure,” noted Elva Branson-Lee of Solid Source Realty GA. A Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Branson-Lee pointed out that the long-term implications of foreclosure cannot be underestimated. To help Jonesboro and other south metro Atlanta residents understand their options, her ... 10/15/2011

Jonesboro, GA Homes for Sale – Market Snapshot Active Listings: Based on information from the Georgia MLS, today’s Market Snapshot of the  historic Jonesboro GA real estate market shows ­­­­­440 single-family residential properties currently available for purchase, with an average list price of $106,007 and average days on market of 124. The majority of Jonesboro GA homes for sale inventory falls in the under $100,000 range. The highest prices property currently for sale is $1,800,000. The lowest is an investor or handy-man’s bargain at a hardly believable $12,600. Pending Sale Listings: Another 180 Jonesboro GA homes for sale are currently under contract, with an average asking price of approximately $80,934. This group has a slightly lower number of 87 days on market compared to activ... 09/24/2011

Jonesboro GA Real Estate Market Report - September 2011: Summer bargains abounded in the Jonesboro, GA area over the past few HOT months --- hot in more ways than one for the local real estate market. Congrats to the many lucky home buyers and real estate investors who were able to take good advantage of the heated up market. Jonesboro has been priced to sell lately. And savvy buyers have cashed in on the opportunities. Even in a distressed market, homes must be priced right and in appropriate condition to attract a sharp buyer looking for a home that will provide good investment value.  Pending sales in the Jonesboro, GA real estate market have been up this year over last year by an average 10.9%! And this, even though buyers are a little more scarce this year than last year, partly du... 09/24/2011

Clatyon County School Board Gets Good News The Clayton County School Board has had more than its share of the limelight in recent years. Unfortunately, that light was shining on accreditation troubles more than on achievements. So here’s a bit of good news, recently released by the school board and school district: For the Fourth straight year, the Business Services Department of Clayton County Public Schools has won the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Program as sponsored by the Association of  School  Business Officials  International (ASBO).   This certificate was designed by the ASBO International to enable school business officials to achieve a high standard of financial reporting. The Certificate of Excellence is the highest recognition for school district financi... 08/20/2011

Back to School: Jonesboro GA Cardinals Sports Calendar Opportunity. ......Go Cardinals! The time is now for local businesses and organizations to get your ads in for the Jonesboro GA High School Basketball 2011 Sports Calendar Posters. Up to 5,000 posters will be sent out this November, so be sure to get your spot on the 2011 basketball posters now. Space is very limited, so all you Cardinal supporters had better hurry. Category ads on the poster will be exclusive this year, so there is no time to lose iin claiming your niche. The team will only feature one type of each business on the 2011 scedule poster! For your convenience, here are the ad rates:2 x 2 inch ad: $299.50 (Business Card Size)2 x 4 inch ad: $399.50 ( half of the bottom of the poster )2 x 8 inch ad: $749.50 ( the whole bo... 08/17/2011

Beautiful 4BR 2BR - Won't Last Long!! This home features new carpet, fresh paint inside and out, new counter and vanity tops, new carpet, spacious bedrooms, den, private deck & MORE!!!More info: http://www.fizber.com/georgia-buy-single-family-home-11646805.html   07/17/2009