www.InFrontMarketing.com John Reinhardt Mountain Park Specialist 770.475.1130  Ext.  6806 Market Report Mountain Park Nov 2008 City of Mountain Park For more than 25 years before incorporation in July 1927, Mountain Park was comprised largely of summer cottages of Atlanta's elite. Some of these cottages had, and still have, special names including The Buzzard's Roost, Rossier Holler, The Owl's Nest, Park-Ur-Carcass, Paradise, Buckeye Ridge, Shack-Toe-In and Nuth-in-Much. More recent residents have continued the tradition of naming their homes, too. In 1932, only three families lived in Mountain Park year round. Mayor "Charlie" Johnson operated Mountain Park's only ... 11/05/2008

                                                                                                                           www.InFrontMarketing.com John Reinhardt REALTOR 770.475.1130  Ext.  6806 Market Report Nov 2008 Chimney Lakes subdivision The Chimney Lakes community consists of 350 + homes which are located in East Cobb, Georgia.  Our community is nestled in a perfect location that gives you the best of everything. We are unique in that, we physically reside in Cobb County with a Roswell address.   We are privileged to have access to the premium rated schools in East Cobb: Shallowford Falls Elementary, Simpson Middle, and Lassiter High.   For many, home is where the best schools are located. Wait, hold your breath we not only have great performing schools and caring teachers, we o... 11/05/2008

                                                                                                    www.InFrontMarketing.com John Reinhardt REALTOR 770.475.1130  Ext.  6806 Plantation North Roswell East Cobb Nov 2008 Market Report   Roswell was incorporated as a town in Fulton County on February 16, 1854. The city is named for the original settler of the area, Roswell King. King, and others, traveled from the Georgia Coast with the hopes of investing in mining. After discovering that this area was close to the Chattahoochee River, King was inspired to build a major textile mill powered by the water. The Roswell Manufacturing Co. and the Roswell Mill played key roles in the development of the town during its earlier history.  There are a number of historic homes in Roswell, including Bul... 11/05/2008

I love to hit the yard sales in the Roswell, Alpharetta and East Cobb County areas.  I get a thrill finding great buys, checking out the neighborhoods and seeing what's for sale around me.  Wearing my RE/MAX pin and sporting RE/MAX Magnets on my car, I also use Yard Sales to prospect.I want all that are around me to know that I am a Real Estate Agent.I chat with folks and learn why they're having a yard sale.  Are they downsizing and getting ready to sell their house?Do they need an agent?  If not, do they know anyone that does?If the house is already on the market, have they had many showings?  Mind if I take a look around?Here's my card...  Call me if you ever have any questions about the market in this area.Well....  I was out and about a couple of weeks ago doing my thing....    I w... 10/28/2008

Lately I have been reluctant to take listings.  Who wants something that's going to sit there and drain your time and energy?  But I'm glad I took on my most recent listing in Roswell Georgia. I took a listing a few weeks ago and got it under contract in 9 days.  It's a home in the $500K range.  He had bought it in July of 2007 so I thought it might be tough to get him out whole.  I did my market research and thought we had a good chance at selling it even in a slow market at a price he could handle.  I won't be able to give out details until it closes in a few weeks. We had 7 showings in the first week and several people calling up for more information.  We negotiated a contract on day nine.  We just got done with all contingencies and appraisals and are clear to close. I had a call fr... 10/24/2008

                              www.InFrontMarketing.com John Reinhardt REALTOR (Plantation North Specialist) 770.475.1130 Ext. 6806 Plantation North Roswell East Cobb   Market Report Oct. 2008   Roswell was incorporated as a town in Fulton County on February 16, 1854. The city is named for the original settler of the area, Roswell King. King, and others, traveled from the Georgia Coast with the hopes of investing in mining. After discovering that this area was close to the Chattahoochee River, King was inspired to build a major textile mill powered by the water. The Roswell Manufacturing Co. and the Roswell Mill played key roles in the development of the town during its earlier history.  There are a number of historic homes in Roswell, including Bulloch Hall, the childhood home of Presid... 10/14/2008

Warning to Realtors. Do not turn on any systems that are not turned on. Why not turn on systems that are off in a home during an inspection?  Liability. My insurance coverage does not cover stupidity. When I am at an inspection and a water valve is turned off to a toilet, I don't turn it on. If an AC service disconnect is in the off position, I do not turn it on. If an electrical breaker is in the off position, I do not turn it on. If a water heater pilot is not lit or the water is not turned on to the water heater, I do not turn it on. Why?  There may be a good reason why the system is not turned on and also for liability reasons. This past week I had an instance where the water supply to a basement bathroom was not turned on. I recommended that a qualified, licensed plumber inspect an... 10/14/2008

Roswell Georgia Listings - Roswell Real Estate Update October 2008 - Roswell Real Estate for Sale - Single Family Detached Homes. As of today 10/11/2008 these are the current statistics for Roswell FMLS  listings entries.  Roswell GA in Fulton County there are 862 single family detached Roswell homes for sale.  The Roswell GA MLS breakdown for single family detached homes for sale is below. Roswell Georgia Real Estate - MLS SINGLE FAMILY LISTINGS  Active - 862 Roswell homes for sale Pending - 71 Roswell homes for sale Contingency - Due Diligence - 12 Roswell homes for sale Contingency w/Kickout - 0 Roswell homes for sale Contingency - Other - 4 Roswell homes for sale 10/11/2008

                                                                                                               www.InFrontMarketing.com John Reinhardt REALTOR 770.475.1130  Ext.  6806 Market Report Sept 2008 Mountain Park City of Mountain Park For more than 25 years before incorporation in July 1927, Mountain Park was comprised largely of summer cottages of Atlanta's elite. Some of these cottages had, and still have, special names including The Buzzard's Roost, Rossier Holler, The Owl's Nest, Park-Ur-Carcass, Paradise, Buckeye Ridge, Shack-Toe-In and Nuth-in-Much. More recent residents have continued the tradition of naming their homes, too. In 1932, only three families lived in Mountain Park year round. Mayor "Charlie" Johnson operated Mountain Park's only business, "The Stand," a sund... 10/07/2008

                                                                                                                 www.InFrontMarketing.com John Reinhardt REALTOR 770-475-1130, Extension 6806 Market report Chimney Lakes subdivision     Sept 2008 Location, location, location is a desirable thing. Well, we have it at Chimney Lakes.  There are not one, not two but three entrances/exits to the community.  You can choose to leave from any of the three exits and you will find gas stations, grocery stores, drug stores, health clubs, golf courses, and churches - please note we are indicating the plural tense of the words. Well, for the shopper in you, there is a Walmart Superstore and Target stores nearby.  We even have a Starbucks and Einstein's within a reasonable driving distance.  If you enjo... 10/06/2008

                                                                                                           www.InfrontMarketing.com John Reinhardt REALTOR Plantation North Specialist 770-475-1130, Extension 6806   Sept 2008 Market Report   Plantation North Roswell East Cobb   Roswell was incorporated as a town in Fulton County on February 16, 1854. The city is named for the original settler of the area, Roswell King. King, and others, traveled from the Georgia Coast with the hopes of investing in mining. After discovering that this area was close to the Chattahoochee River, King was inspired to build a major textile mill powered by the water. The Roswell Manufacturing Co. and the Roswell Mill played key roles in the development of the town during its earlier history.  There are a number... 10/06/2008

Oh What A Beautiful Morning The past couple of weeks have been phenomenal. Gone are the hot humid days replaced by afternoon temperatures in the 70's. This past Wednesday morning was 56 degrees when I walked my daughter to the bus at 7 AM. I even had to wear a sweatshirt. Fall has arrived and it is beautiful. With the arrival of fall and the cooler temperatures that accompany it, now is the time to get our homes ready for winter. There are steps that homeowners can take that are both cost effective and easy to do. For the next couple weeks I'll be touching on different areas of maintenance for our homes which will get them ready for winter.   Why is caulking important? If there are voids in siding joints, voids where siding butts into trim or voids where trim butts into trim, now is th... 09/28/2008

Homeowners take their decks for granted. Decks are degraded by the environment. Occasionally powerwashed and cleaned. Once every Leap Year maybe some preservative or staining occurs. Homeowners drag all sorts of items across them. Splintering occurs, cracks, nail pops, peeling paint, mold and mildew. You name it and it's happening to the deck. Decks need to be maintained like any other part of our homes.   There is nothing more beautiful then a well made deck. From above, all decking boards evenly spaced. All fasteners equally spaced on the face of the boards and slightly countersunk. All post of the railing securely fastened, bolted to the deck frame. All railings securely fastened to the post. No more then 4 inches of spacing between any area of the railing for safety. All stair riser... 09/16/2008

I received a call from a Realtor yesterday. She told me that she was writing up a contract for a client and she brought up the issue of Radon. Stating the need to test for it and how the EPA recommends that all home-buyers test for Radon. He asked her why should he pay someone $200 for a continuous monitor radon test when he can easily go and buy charcoal canisters at Home Depot and do it himself for under $50?  She didn't know what to say. This is the information realtors need to answer this question. This is easy. Charcoal canisters are biased to the last 12- 24 hrs of testing. No matter how long they are being used. Secondly they are sensitive to temperature and humidity. Thirdly, they are sensitive to air flow extremes. And finally, they can easily be tampered with and moved by an u... 09/11/2008

I love my job because I never know what I am going to find from inspection to inspection. All homes are different and there is almost always something that peaks my interest. Take this picture for example. This is a perfect example of why a correct switch plate is needed.  I opened the cover and voila, somethings looking back at me. It caught me by surprise and startled me a bit. I'm wondering how many of his buddies are behind the plate, fried to the bone?     09/10/2008

Why do I like to keep up with what's going on with the Consumer Product Safety Commission or CPSC? I am able to inform my clients of any recalls or safety news that may affect their homes. I"ll receive an email alert from the CPSC. If it affects homes I will send out an email to my database indicating what the recall was with the link provided. It's easy to do and provides me with a little marketing exposure. Go to www.cpsc.gov  This will take you to the home page. Click on "sign up for email announcements". You will be able to choose the type of alert that you want. This weeks alert is about Wolf Ranges manufactured from 1998 to the present. A delayed ignition of gas in the 18" oven can cause a flash of flames when the door is opened resulting in possibly burning the user. I do have cl... 09/09/2008

How long will my water heater last?  How long do you think the air conditioner will last before I have to replace it? When do you think I will have to replace my roof? How much longer do you think the decking will last? How long will the paint last on the exterior of my home? The heating unit is 20 years old, should I replace it? These are just a few of the questions that I am asked on a regular basis. If I knew the answers to these questions I wouldn't be a home inspector but instead playing blackjack in Vegas. When I'm asked, I use guidelines in determining how long an appliance will last. I make sure to tell my client that this is exactly what it is, a guideline. I have had a roof on my home that was original to the house, 32 years old, and worked as intended. It did not leak nor was... 09/07/2008

Roswell homes for Sale. Roswell real estate Report September 1, 2008. As of today this is the current list of Roswell homes for Sale - Single family detached homes fee simple and condominiums and town homes. Roswell is located in north Fulton County GA off the GA 400.  You can find some great Roswell homes for Sale right here!  Roswell Homes Currently For Sale 779 Active Single Family Detached Roswell Homes for Sale Fee Simple 1  Contingency w/Kickout  Single Family Detached Roswell Homes for Sale Fee Simple 3 Contingency - Due Diligence - Single Family Detached Roswell Homes for Sale Fee Simple 10 Contingency - Other - Single Family Detached Roswell Homes for Sale Fee Simple 65 Pending -  Properties Found - Single Family Detached Roswell Homes for Sale Fee Simple Active - 262 Properti... 08/31/2008

I love my job. Yes, I will say it again. I love my job. I never know what I will find from inspection to inspection. Every home is different. Every home provides me with a unique experience and a chance to learn and discover things that I never thought possible. Every home teaches me that not all homes are created equal. Home inspectors are not omniscient. Some may portend to be but inspectors as a whole, are learning every day we are on a job. There is no one size fits all category when inspecting homes. That's what makes my job so interesting and fulfilling. Sometimes I feel like a detective in search of the truth. Following leads and clues that will give me a better understanding of what the home was like. About a month and a half ago I did a maintenance inspection on a home over 30 ... 08/31/2008

NEW! Turn Key Events: Open House Coordination In today's market your home needs to be a step above the competition. Open House special events will give you the competitive edge you need.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 27, 2008 – Accent Home Staging is proud to announce a valuable element in getting High-End Real Estate sold - Turn Key Events. Turn Key Events are especially designed OPEN HOUSES for homes ranging from $500K to over $1 Million. Accent Home Staging is extending their quality Home Staging services for homes in higher price points and is partnering with Eclectage Events. Turn Key Events are customized for each listing, alon  g with Expert Staging for your occupied, vacant or model home, these events will assure a fast turn around on any Residential Real... 08/27/2008