Dovetail Craftsmen did the renovation work on this Virginia-Highland residence, which was featured in December’s tour of homes. Located on Lanier Boulevard, the renovation involved taking off the roof and adding a second story addition with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a masture suite and laundry area. A new family room space was created on the […]
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Green Real Estate Summit, Feb. 16-17
Southeast Green is pleased to announce its partnership with BOMA-Atlanta (Building Owners and Mangers) to present the inaugural Green Real Estate Summit (GRES), held Feb. 16 and 17 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta. As the first meeting of its kind in the state of Georgia, the Summit brings together commercial real estate […]
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Recycle cell phone, get IMAX admission
As part of an environmental initiative sponsored by Nokia, visitors are invited to bring an old cell phone to Fernbank Museum of Natural History for recycling from January 15-24 and Nokia will reward them with free admission to the spectacular IMAX film Wild Ocean. The environmentally minded promotion also includes a free reusable shopping bag, […]
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New guidelines for emission testing
Georgia’s Clean Air Force (GCAF) has announced its guidelines for the 2010 Enhanced Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program. Beginning in 2010, model year vehicles 1986 to 2007 are required to meet emission testing standards. Model year vehicles 2008 and newer are exempt because of their low level of emissions. Other exempt vehicles include […]
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Bring One for the Chipper, Jan. 9
Keep Georgia Beautiful, Keep Atlanta Beautiful, The Home Depot, The Davey Tree Company. 11-Alive’s Earthwatch and Ferry-Morse Seed Co. want to “chip” in and help you get your house back in order after the Christmas holidays. Bring One for the Chipper, the state’s annual Christmas tree recycling program, invites Georgia residents to bring their trees […]
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Housing Market Forecast 2010
By Shandra Hill Smith For the 2010 housing market, recovery – just not immediate – is on the horizon, according to industry professionals monitoring housing developments. “We’re on our way to recovery,” said Eugene James, director of the Atlanta division of Metrostudy. But, warned James, “it’s going to be a long and gradual recovery.” In Intown […]
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Green Insider: Greening the New Year
By Laura Turner Seydel It’s that time of year again where it’s out with the old and in with the new – habits that is. This year resolve to break your bad habits and replace them with eco-friendly new ones, like biking instead of driving or eating organically grown local fare instead of fast food. As […]
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Renovation Coach: More remodeling in 2010
By Jesse Morado Sliding home values in metro Atlanta over the last couple of years have kept many folks from moving forward with remodeling projects. Some of this can be attributed to reduced access to capital, consumers saving to reduce debt, and fear of over improving a home in a depreciating market. There appears to […]
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Organizing for the New Year
By Collin Kelley, Editor January is National Organizing Month, and if getting the clutter out of your life is a New Year’s resolution, these easy – and inexpensive tips – will help you reach your goal. Whether it’s your garage, closets, work desk or any other area where you feel overwhelmed, this is the month […]
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Real Estate Briefs
Bill Bartlett, founder of Bartlett Company and owner of Home ReBuilders, has launched the Personal Home Development concept for individuals who want turnkey, new-home development from start to finish, personalized to their needs. Clients will enjoy access to unusual Intown lot options; in-house designers, complete with use of a full-service kitchen and bath showroom; and […]