http://www.classifiedflyerads.comClassifiedFlyerAds.com Feedhttp://www.classifiedflyerads.com/images/headerlogo.gifhttp://www.classifiedflyerads.com  Search all the Rentals listed in the Multiple Lisitng Service in Smyrna Vinings and greater Cobb County,Georgia. In today's housing market many people are looking for Rentals for a variety of reasons.  In an effort to accomodate those searching for rentals in the Smyrna Vinings and greater Cobb County, Ga area we have created a webpage dedicated to that need.  We now list all the rentals in the Smyrna, GA; Vinings, GA; Mableton, GA; and greater Cobb County, Georgia area that are listed on the Multiple Listing Service.  Part of the reason for accomodating this need is the large number of phone calls we receive, but more importantly the calls from those who have been scammed when attempting to rent a property through sites that list homes via ads placed online that have not engaged a Real Estate Agent to list their property for rent.  One such call in particular sparked us to create this web page...a potential renter called me, the Owner and Broker of Lantier Realty in Smyrna, GA, and asked if I knew what she could do about retrieving a substantial deposit she sent through the mail for a security deposit and first months rent through what appeared to be a legitimate ad placed online on a well known national website where anyone can place a rental listing.  I had to give her the unfortunate news that she was most likely scammed into giving the money to a straw owner.  The web page that we have created lists ONLY those rentals that have been listed legitimately by Real Estate Brokerages on  legitimate Multiple Listing Services to which most Real Estate Brokerages belong.  Although there are many legitimate listings on sites that are not derived directly from Multiple Listing Service Companies, a much safer source are those listed and derived from  legitimate Multiple Listing Services such as The First Multiple Listing Service, Inc., which we utilize in the Atlanta Metro area.  It is our effort to better serve our communities in obtaining legitimate Rental listings.  We wish you success in your search for a Rental in the Smyrna...we are here to assist you.  Here is the link to Single Family~Townhomes~Condos Rentals  Don Lantier  Broker~Owner Donald J :Lantier Realty Direct: 7703095297 Smyrna, Ga.  http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/Smyrna-Ga-Rental-list-...new-website-for-Rentals/9311/post_details/6842/2011-05-08 06:33:47 OPEN HOUSE~SUNDAY~NOVEMBER 8TH~1 TO 4PM~1202 Comet View Trail~Smyrna,~GA in the upscale townhome community of CREEKSIDE AT VININGS and situated on the coveted SILVER COMET TRAIL CLICK HERE FOR VIRTUAL TOUR OF THIS UPSCALE TOWNHOME Property Address: 1202 Comet View Trail, Smyrna, GA 30082  |  MLS: 3960374  |  Price: $309,000 Pristine and upscale 3 story end unit townhome in one of the few Townhome Communities situated on the highly coveted SILVER COMET TRAIL. Large, open and airy floor plan. Lots of natural sunlight throughout the day Custom paint throughout home Stainless steel refrigerator remains Washer and dryer remain Custom builtins and blinds remain Custom paint throughout home 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths Huge master Suite with sitting area Wonderful large Master Bath Finished Lower level includes Media Room Lower level bedroom with full bath Lower level walkout to Patio Most desirable floor plan in complex Donald J Lantier Realty Don Lantier 427 Iona Abbey court Se Smyrna, GA 30082 7703095297 Email Me       Live Help Software By: www.sitechatter.com     http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/CREEKSIDE-AT-VININGS-IN-SMYRNA-GA-TOWNHOME-FOR-SALE/9311/post_details/3099/2009-11-06 05:12:12 CLICK HERE FOR FAST AND FULL PAGE FORECLOSURES SEARCH TO VIEW ANY OF THESE HOMES CALL DON AT 7703095297 This list shows all the SINGLE FAMILY HOME FORECLOSUSRES TO VIEW TOWNHOME FORECLOSURES GO TO www.smyrnaviningstownhomes.com to see all Cobb County, GA townhome foreclosures BE PATIENT ALMOST 700 HOMES HAVE TO LOAD  http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/COBB-COUNTY-GA-FORECLOSURES-LISTLANTIER-REALTY.COM/9311/post_details/2109/2009-02-25 09:52:23 LANTIER REALTY & HOUSE TOUR 4 YOU PRESENTS "OUR CHOICE OF A BEST VALUE TOWNHOME FORECLOSURE IN SMYRNA~VININGS, GA You can view all of our choices of Best Value Townhomes in the Smyrna Vinings and greater Cobb county, GA at www.smyrnaviningstownhomes.com or check out all the FORECLOSURES in SMYRNA, VININGS AND GREATER COBB COUNTY, GA at www.cobbcountyforeclosures.housetour4you.com FORECLOSURES ARE GOING FAST! iF YOU ARE A FIRST TIME HOME BUYER THIS TOWNHOME IS AN INCREDIBLE BUY NOT WITHSTANDING THE FACT THAT YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR THE $8,000. TAX CREDIT WHICH MAKES IT AN EVEN GREATER BARGAIN. IF YOU ARE A SILVER COMET TRAIL BUFF THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AS THE YOU CAN JUST GRAB YOUR BIKE FROM THE GARAGE AND THE TRAIL IS ACCESSIBLE WITHOUT EVEN LEAVING THE TOWNHOME COMMUNITY GROUNDS. This Townhome is located in the Community of Westwood Terrace, a Pulte built Community in Smyrna, GA near the crossroads of South Cobb Drive and the East West Connector. Pulte built this townhome community between 20042006. It is situated adjacent to the SILVER COMET TRAIL. listing provided courtesy of RE/MAX GREATER ATLANTA The content on this page relating to listings of real estate for sale comes from First Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than the owner of this website are identified with the FMLS BR trademark and the listing broker is also identified on any Details page. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed 2009 First Multiple Listing Service, Inchttp://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/SMYRNA-GEORGIA-TOWNHOMESour-choiceBEST-VALUE-FORECLOSURES/9311/post_details/2108/2009-02-25 09:08:25  click HERE to go directly to the CREEKSIDE AT VININGS WEBSITE TO VIEW ALL THE TOWNHOMES FOR SALE   New Build Townhomes~Condos Search Cobb County Townhomes~Condos Search Cobb County Foreclosures Listen to the Townhome~Condo Audio To  see any of the  condos  listed here or for more info click  an icon below, enter your phone# or email address ...I will contact  you   or call 7703095297 LOOKING TO SELL? Call me to discover all that I can do for you! or Scroll Down to search all the townhomes for sale in the Creekside at Vinings Townhome Community in Smyrna~Vinings GA     http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/CREEKSIDE-AT-VININGS-THOMES-FOR-SALE-SMYRNA-VININGS-GA/9311/post_details/2027/2009-02-04 12:54:04 THE FLATS AT RIVERWALK~A NORTH ATLANTA CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE UNITS FOR SALE IN THE FLATS AT RIVERWALK The Flats At Riverwalk are located just inside Wildwood Park off Windy Hill Road and Powers Ferry Road...click here to see an aerial map view. The "flats" are adjacent to the 1200 acre Chattahoochee National Recreation Area. The Flats At Riverwalk garner an Atlanta address and are flanked by two other very prestigious and desirable Townhome Communities in Wildwood Park, namely Riverstone At Wildwood and Riverwalk At Wildwood and built by Ashton Woods Homes. Living in Wildwood is like living in a city park, with sidewalks throughout, and minimal traffic. Wildwood is, in my opinion a highly desirable place to live, surrounded with and wrapped in natural beauty yet all the conveniences of shopping and Cultural venues right around the corner with the ease of access to Interstates 75 and 285. The Flats at Riverwalk are located in two locations within the park; one section is just on the left when you enter into the park on Windy Hill and the other about 1/4 mile further in on the left. Both are nestled in the woods. The Community offers a private swimming pool and tennis courts. Each building consists of 4 stories and lend themselves to a traditional architecture with a touch of craftsman styling. If you are looking for either a one to three bedroom executive style condo with extremely favorable prices and situated in a most desirable and prestigious park then The Flats at Riverwalk should be on your "must see" list! For a private viewing of this community and the surrounding area Please call 7703095297 OR OR or send me an email HERE or   SEARCH HOMES FOR SALE IN COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA or search my SMYRNA VININGS TOWNHOMES SITE with access to all the listings in the Cobb County Ga area and more Don Lantier of Lantierrealty.com To preview any home for sale in Cobb County call Don at 7704347302 or 7703095297 LOOKINGTO SELL? call me at 7703095297 to find out what I can do for you...discover what "Superior Client Service truly is! the only Real Estate Advisor you will ever need!   SEARCH ALL THE HOMES FOR SALE IN COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA  http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/The-Flats-at-Riverwalklist-of-condos-for-sale-in-north-Atlanta/9311/post_details/2026/2009-02-04 12:33:09Yes, we all want a great deal on a home in the current market! Who can blame us!?!. If, in fact, you are, first, looking at finding your home by searching through the many foreclosures...BE PREPARED to jump fast, as well priced foreclosures go quickly. I have been noticing that there is an increasing number of homes that are being bought up by Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) and Freddie Mac (Federal Home Mortgage Corporation). These homes are, by far, the "Best Values" of the foreclosures in the Cobb County, Ga area, which includes Smyrna, "Vinings", Marietta, Mableton, Kennesaw, Austell, Powder Springs, Acworth and "East Cobb where some homes have Atlanta addresses. Not only are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac owned properties "Best Value" foreclosures" but they don't get tangled in the red tape typically associated with foreclosures; they are priced well under market value and close quickly. One must be aware of the fact that with these foreclosures comes an "AS IS" stipulation (no property disclosusre or pest inspection, etc.). Choose a home inspector ahead of searching; one who can jump in and inspect the property ASAP. As for money to purchase; at the very least one must be prequalified, meaning that the mortgage company takes you at your word as to income(s) and liabilities and qualifies you on your word only and does not necessarily mean you will get the loan; the mortgage company might find something in underwriting later that you missed letting them know, etc. If you are smart, you will ask to be preApproved, meaning the money is ready and approved for your found foreclosure. Why? Because the one who presents the best offer, which includes price, showing documentation of PreAprroval by a mortgage company, has sufficient down payment and can close the earliest will take the property. So be prepared, if you are serious about purchasing a foreclosure. The first place we are searching for foreclosures is on the web...a great place to start. Yes, you are right, there are many foreclosure websites. Find one that takes you directly to what is available in your given area without a lot of "run around"...Staying updated with the "Best Value" foreclosusres means knowing what properties become available without delay and being prepared to jump on a "Best Value" ASAP. My COBB COUNTY FORECLOSURE SITE will show you all the Cobb County Foreclosures listed on the Multple Listing Service with more sites to search being added frequentlly. I have created a "Best Value"list of foreclosed Townhomes in Cobb County which is a list that are the best values in foreclosures for the week. and updated frequently. You can even request a weekly list of these townhomes on the site So, if you are seeking to possibly purchase a foreclosure, be prepared, so as to intelligently jump on a foreclosure, because, remember, in the current housing market every one is looking for a bargain and foreclosures are what most are looking at first which makes the purchasing very competitive. If you may have questions on preparedness call me if you are seeking a home in the Cobb County Ga area and I will give you some of the best guidance available whether it be a foreclosure or a "normal" sale.   call Don (Broker~Owner) of Lantier Realty.com at 7704347302 or 7703095297 the only Real Estate Advisor you will ever need! SEARCH HOMES FOR SALE IN COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA Don of Lantierrealty.com To preview any home for sale in Cobb County call Don at 7704347302 or 7703095297 the only Real Estate Advisor you will ever need!   SEARCH ALL THE HOMES FOR SALE IN COBB COUNTY, GEORGIAhttp://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/Cobb-County-Ga-Foreclosures...We-all-want-a-great-DEAL!/9311/post_details/2023/2009-02-02 09:59:02 Highlands View TownHomes in Smyrna Vinings Georgia A "THUMBS UP" AND MY CHOICE OF A "BEST VALUE" COMMUNITY TO BUY INTO a Great place to live and very few foreclosures The Highlands View Townhome community has, based on my review of other townhome communities in the area, held their value better than most in their price range in the general Cobb County ,GA area. A study of mortgages held on the properties, from a collective standpoint, show that the majority of owners have at least some equity in their homes, which in the current market means most owners made down payments on their homes and did not take out equity loans as so many have who own homes. The fact that they do have some equity is indicative of the kind of communtiy one should look to purchase in, in the Smyrna Vinings or greater Cobb County area. It also is indicative of fewer foreclsoures currently and makes the outlook for additional foreclsoures much slimmer...a good thing for current homeowners and potential buyers. As a matter of fact...a very good thing. It is important when purchasing in a townhome community to be aware of what homes have sold for and what the foreclosure history is, and why. With some communities there is a pretty good chance that when buyers bought townhomes with interest only ARM loans and other insane loans like "option Arms" with zero down and builder paid closing costs, there will be more foreclosures as more owners will be upside down in their mortgages due to declined prices and having made no down payment. Beware and research the community in depth for upside down mortgages as chances are there will be several...a strong indication of future foreclosures or homeowners asking for more than the home will sell for. There are many contributing factors sto what makes a best value community and thus a home and the above are just a few. Although there are other Townhome Communities that may be able to be considered "BEST VALUE" Communities, my current research of the Highlands View Townhome Community dicatates that I award it one of my "Best Value" resale TownHome Communities in the Smyrna Vinings, GA area This is a must see community if you are looking for a piece of the country just outside the city! To veiw any of the Townhomes in the Highlands View Townhome Community or for more info about how to determine what makes a community and a home a "BEST VALUE" or to see any or all of the townhomes for sale in this community Please call 7703095297 or or or send me an email HERE click here now to view all the homes currently on the market in Highlands View     or   SEARCH HOMES FOR SALE IN COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA or search my SMYRNA VININGS TOWNHOMES SITE Don of Lantierrealty.com To preview any home for sale in Cobb County call Don at 7704347302 or 7703095297 the only Real Estate Advisor you will ever need!   SEARCH ALL THE HOMES FOR SALE IN COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA  http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/Smyrna-Vinings-Ga-Townhomes-spotlight...Highlands-View/9311/post_details/2022/2009-02-02 09:00:09Click here to view nearly 1,000 Foreclosures in the Cobb County GA area, which includes Smyrna, Mableton, Marietta, Kennesaw, Austell, Acworth and Powder Springs and some with Atlanta addresses in East Cobb. One exceptional foreclosure buy, as of mid January 2009 is a townhome in Kensington Green, a high end townhome community situated on Daniel Road, just off Cooper Lake Road and adjacent to Atlanta Road at Cumberland Parkway. This townhome is brand new! It was listed in the low 400's originally and is now a Cobb County Ga foreclosure and priced at a mere $275,000...this is an amazing price to get into this fine community. I mean...WHAT a BUY!!!   To see this home and our other "TOP CHOICE of BEST VALUE" Townhomes in Cobb County, Ga. CLICK HERE or just call Don Lantier at 7703095297 for more information or to view this home or click on the "call agent" icon below, enter your phone # and/or your email address and I will contact you     or Continue below picture for more info.     Property listed by Keller Williams Realty~Signature Partners It boasts a courtyard sandwiched between the back of the house and separate garage. This home has hardwood floors on the main level and site finished. High end cabinets throughout and KitchenAid appliances. True wainscoting in Dining Room...the list goes on!   To see this home and our other "TOP CHOICE of BEST VALUE" Townhomes in Cobb County, Ga. CLICK HERE     Call your Buyers Broker~Don Lantier of Lantier Realty~ Smyrna~Vinings~Georgia 7703095297 for your private viewing of this Best Value Foreclosure Townhome       7703095297  http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/Cobb-County-GA-Foreclosures..PICKS-of-the-WEEK/9311/post_details/1950/2009-01-17 22:25:59  www.cobbcountyforeclosures.com          Lantier Realty and HouseTour4you.com productions presents... New Cobb County GA FORECLOSURE websiteWith the increasing number of Foreclosures coming on the market we decided to create a site dedicated to Foreclosures in the Cobb County, Ga area giving Sellers more exposure and Buyers a place to see all the foreclosures listed on the Multple Listing Service (MLS) in a simple and direct format with easy access to chat live or call a Real Estate profession to ask questions and/or schedule a showing because good deals can go fast therefore ease of access is important. Not only will this help reduce housing inventory but provide some extremely good deals for Buyers and even help to stabilize the housing market. The new Cobb County Foreclosure Site has no gimmicks to lure you in and then try to charge a fee for access. It is a no nonsense site dedicated to helping Sellers move inventory and Buyers buy at great deals. And I am here to help you with the process from start to finish, plain and simple! It can be a WIN WIN situation for all involved and most importantly can improve our housing market, thus the economy and hence your economy. For those Buyers who want to be updated weekly on the "BEST VALUE" foreclosures in each city of Cobb County you can sign up via email to recieve our list of what we have chosen as "BEST VALUES" in SmyrnaVinings, Marietta, Kennesaw, Austell, Acworth, Powder Springs, Mableton and even some parts of Atlanta. At the time of this post interest rates are around 5.125%(click on rate for most current interest rate, as it changes daily and even can change throughout each day).There are numerous financial options that have been made available to help Buyers purchase, even with little down and in some cases nothing down. Don't listen to the media's stories about how difficult it is to get financing...it is simply NOT TRUE. So call Don today at 7703095297 or email me at don@lantierrealty.com and get the real scoop on the exceptional opportunites for you. Look forward to hearing from you or just visit the New Cobb County Ga Foreclosure Website. Also visit some of my other sites: www.smyrnaviningstownhomes.com www.Lantierrealty.com   Call Don today at 7703095297 OR click on the 'CALL AGENT" icon below, enter your phone number and/or email address with your question/message and I will get with you promplty   Lantier Realty and HouseTour4you.com productions presenthttp://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/Cobb-County-ForeclosuresNew-Hot-Siteno-gimmicksview-them-all/9311/post_details/1806/2008-12-19 05:16:00A call to all you folks who want your own Home but don't believe you can...think again!    Don Lantier, Real Estate Broker~Professional in Cobb County, GA specializing in townhomes   No doubt you have heard the media tell you that it is next to impossible to buy a home in this market?  WRONG!!! Few people know that in the Cobb County, GA area you can purchase a home with a mortgage up to $346,250.00 with as little as 3% down thru the FHA (Federal Housing Authority) mortgage program.  This is a government insured loan that is available to anyone looking to purchase a primary residence. There are higher limits for purchasing a duplex, triplex and 4 unit home providing you live in one of the units.  Then clincher is you can have less than perfect credit and the interest rate is competitive with a regular/conventional mortgage.  Take a look around you...the bargains on homes are exceptional...here is an example...a townhome that sold 2 years ago for $315,000 is now on the market as a foreclosusre for $235,000. and is in move in condition...these bargains are all over the place and may never be available again if the market ever comes back to normal.  if you ever wanted to own your home...now is the time...NEED HELP??  Send me an email at don@lantierrealty.com and be alerted to the best buys in Cobb County weekly.   Just state "ALERT ME TO BEST BUYS IN COBB COUNTY" in the subject line. Have questions...call 7703095297 ask for Don...  or  click the "Call Agent" icon here:   leave your email address or phone # and we will gladly call you back! OR or     there may never be a better time to buy than NOW! The Townhome Expert in Cobb County, Georgia here is one of my websites...a no hassle site to see all the townhomes available in the area: www.smyrnaviningstownhomes.comhttp://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/A-call-to-all-you-folks-who-want-your-own-Home-but-dont-believe/9311/post_details/1520/2008-10-21 18:12:14Being a Townhome specialist, I preview every new townhome community in Cobb county. Coming from a Construction background I scrutinize heavily down to the very minute details. I must say that of all the townhomes I have previewed in the entire metro atlanta region, Palladian Manor Townhomes stands out as the shining example of attention to every detail...from copper plumbing to exterior maintenance and moulding details...excellence in construction exudes itself in every corner. The deck construction detail is exceptional in that they use the relatively maintenance free material, TREC on horizontal surfaces where water tends to lay...a definite showing of attention to detail and maintenance free living. These are a must see for buyers looking to be close in to Atlanta but far enough away in the woods to have it all. Here are links to their websites... Palladian Manor and Palladian Manor 2 Showing one of these townhomes is a certain pleasure... if you are a Real Estate Professional you owe it your future potential clients to preview these beautifully thought out floorplans with superior construction If you are a buyer, looking for excellent construction in a townhome call me for your private showing! Don Lantier at 7704347302 or7703095297 SEARCH HOMES FOR SALE IN COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA the folks at Lantierrealty.com SEARCH HOMES FOR SALE IN COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/Palladian-Manor...Smyrna-Georgias-new-Treasure/9311/post_details/422/2008-03-11 20:42:48Home Buyers...NOW may very well be the time to make the leap to home ownership as Mortgage rates continue to climb for two distinct reasons... investors fear continued inflation while banks and Mortgage Companies, because of the slew of foreclosures are moving interest rates higher to recoup their losses. You will not hear Lenders speak about increasing mortgage rates because of the increasing losses they are incurring because of foreclosures they are eating but you can bet that is the reason they are. Since foreclosures are still on the increase and mortgage rates are very likely tied to the increase, NOW may be the best time to get out with your Real Estate Agent and find that home. Here is a link to the changes of interest rates over the last three months: http://www.bankrate.com/nltrack/publ/30yrmolg.asp need help finding a well priced home in the Cobb County, Georgia area? call 7704347302 or Search the MLS for free at bottom of this post! the folks at Lantierrealty.com SEARCH HOMES FOR SALE IN COBB COUNTY, GEORGIAhttp://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/HOME-BUYER-ALERT...MORTGAE-RATES-KEEP-INCREASING...-BUY-THAT-NOW/9311/post_details/327/2008-02-21 09:27:12Great News is beginning to surface for HomeOwners nearing Foreclosure. Anything that the government can do to lessen the blow helps all housing market sectors. This is a very important move NOW because even the mortgage Insurances guarantors are teetering on closing up shop for home mortgages which would be a very serious blow to the housing economy! This will mean seeing less homes in the Cobb county Georgia area go back to banks....looks like we are beginning to see some very smart movement! In the end for investors in Securities, banks and homeowners in general, it's about the long term conequences if everybody does not compromise and bite a smaller bullet as opposed to sitting tight, doing nothing and bite the cannon ball down the road, so to speak! Better it be that Investors take less of a blow now than have to unload a multitude of foreclosures and really loose money. The Bush administration, facing a worsening housing slump, has announced a new initiative that is aimed at helping homeowners about to lose their homes by putting the foreclosure process on hold for 30 days. the folks at Lantierrealty.com http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/Foreclosure-help-is-on-the-way/9311/post_details/296/2008-02-12 09:55:13Despite the building slowdown there are still some communities being built in and around the Smyrna~Vinings area. These Townhomes are close in to 285 and South cobb Drive. Winmark Builders constructing town homes from $260,000. Westhill From the $260s Winmark proudly introduces its first community in Cobb County. A great example of Winmark's high quality homes, Westhill offers threestory luxury townhomes in one of the most soughtafter areas of Cobb County near the intersection of I285 and I75. With fine shopping just minutes away, proximity to the Silver Comet trail and easy access to downtown parks and entertainment venues, there's something for everyone here. Now Preselling! Dual master suites to 4bedroom options Bonus rooms and 2car garages available Swim community with cabana Spacious Floor Plans the folks at Lantierrealty.com http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/New-Town-Home-Community-in-Smyrna-Georgia/9311/post_details/294/2008-02-11 08:28:55 I held an open house yesterday and had just a handful of people come through. I know alot of Real Estate Agents do not beleive in open houses but I do and particularly so in such a buyers market. I even garnered two good buyer leads...future potential income. I love talking to people about Real Estate and offering information that is truly helpful while creating that very special bond...it always makes my day!  I also had the opportunity to catch up on some other work I wanted to do as I brought my laptop with me...so never a dull moment.  Probably, the most important reason for doing open houses, in my opinion, is that in this current market I feel that it is my job to do everything possible to sell my clients home. It would be great to hear from other Real Estate agents why they beleive in or do not believe in open houses. the folks at Lantierrealty.com http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/the-Open-House-Question/9311/post_details/293/2008-02-11 08:26:16 If you are a  Real Estate Professional who may not be aware of it, there is a national Real Estate blog site called Active Rain  It started about 1.5 years ago and now has over 70,000 members.  It is a free blog site where you can add your profile and post  and comment on blogs for professionals and consumers.  Within Active Rain there are localized question and answer forums where consumers ask questions and you can answer them, deveoping potential leads.  There is a free localized referral within Active Rain as well, and it too is free. The best part of Active Rain, is that members see themselves placing high on the search engines.  Click on any of the links in the post and it will take you to the registration page! You will not regret it!    the folks at Lantierrealty.com http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/The-largest-free-Membership-of-Real-Estate-Professionals-blogsite/9311/post_details/274/2008-02-08 18:46:04   A client of mine who is relocating from across the country asked me to employ a painter on their behalf to paint the entire interior of their new home which is still vacant and only has builders paint on the walls. They gave me the name of the paint and color code and I got two estimates. Now, remember this...these clients are relatively well off and price was not necessarily a concern to them. They just wanted it done before they moved in. Makes sense, right? Well...I could have easily gotten one estimate and looked no further. The price was $2200.00...seemed reasonable enough?! Furthermore, a 10% discount was offered if the house is vacant when being painted which dropped the price to $2000.00. My desire to serve my clients best interest made me decide to get another estimate anyway. I did...the next company gave me an estimate of $5300.00 and that was there discounted price provided I use their limited selection of paint from a vendor I never even heard of. They touted their link to the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and 2004 customer Service Award, etc. But their price touted them right out the door. The latter is a classic example for the reason for getting a few estimates on work that anyone may need to be done...Amazing disparity...huh??!!! the folks at Lantierrealty.com http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/The-incredible-disparity-in-contractor-estimates/9311/post_details/255/2008-02-05 08:44:36 As more Baby Boomers enter their retirement age, reverse mortgages are increasing considerably. These type of loans, like anything else can be a wonderful tool when truly understood and used correctly. In the early years of this loan format many seniors got taken for a ride and lost lots of moeny in the end result. In an effort to help, the FHA, in recent years has attempted to head off unscrupulous lending practicing in reverse mortgages but still allows up to a 3% of mortgage amount for cost of mortgage which is outrageous and those 3 points do not include closing costs. In light of this congress is relooking at reverse mortgage lending practices and attemting, once again to reign in predatory lending practices. It seems as though, with the decrease in conventional lending, some mortgage lenders in seeking new ways to obtain revenue are cashing in on this fast growing segment. As noted in the AJC the number of FHAinsured reverse mortgage approved have increased dramatically: Source: Federal Housing Administration REVERSE INCREASE Number of FHAinsured reverse mortgages approved: 2000: 6,637 2001: 7,789 2002: 13,049 2003: 18,084 2004: 37,790 2005: 43,082 2006: 76,282 2007: 107,367 Source: Federal Housing Administration (to be continued in another post) the folks at Lantierrealty.com http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/Reverse-mortgages-on-the-rise-big-time/9311/post_details/254/2008-02-04 09:16:27 I have been in Real Estate for some time now and there are so many Buyers and Sellers, Real Estate Sales agents and even Brokers who do not know how to discern the difference between a Condominium and a townhouse. Actually it can be understood from different perspectives. Most of us think of a condominium as a single floor unit in a high rise building and a townhouse as 2, 3 or even 4 level attached house. It is true, generally speaking, that they are exactly that. More often than not you hear condo and townhouse being used interchangeably. All this is fine and of no real consequence other than that in using these terms interchangeably allows the one hearing that you live in a condo/townhouse is that you live in either a high rise or rowhouse, if you will. The consequence comes into play in the legal description of a Condominium and a Townhouse. Actually a townhouse can be a condomium by virtue of the way it is set up in a planned community. For example...If one purchases a townhouse and it is considered a Condominium in its legal description it generally means that the buyer is purchasing a home in which the Exterior is maintained and insured by a community Association and that insurance is only needed from the sheetrock in. The Community Association is then called a Condomium Association and carries a large blanket Insurance policy on the exteriors and common areas or grounds in the community. It is legally called a Condominium therefore. If the townhome is sold as Fee simple then the buyer is generally responsible for the exterior maintenance of the building and in some cases actually owns the land even though the other townhomes have right of passage in the common areas. In this case one would have to carry insurance on the entire building they own and half the party wall or walls that separate you from the townhome on either side of you if you are a middle unit. As always is the case the latter being said one should always seek legal advice to discern what form of ownership they would have. the lack of understanding of the differences between condominium and Townhome form of ownership should be well understood before purchasing.   the folks at Lantierrealty.com http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/Is-it-a-condo-or-a-townhome...Hmmm/9311/post_details/253/2008-02-04 09:09:54 Agent Alert Please use extreme caution when holding open houses. A report was received today about an extremely suspicious man showing up at an open house in the Lawrenceville area verbally threatening the agent. The man is Caucasian, in midthirties, heavyset with a crew cut, about 56 tall, wearing a black jacket and driving an older white Buick Skylark. The Gwinnett County Police were notified. the folks at Lantierrealty.com http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/GEORGIA-AGENT-ALERT/9311/post_details/241/2008-01-30 09:13:48For those of you who are in any Real Estate related businesses...take a close look at the following blog site...ACTIVE RAIN...here is an invite link: http://activerain.com/action/referrals/donne There are over 65,000 bloggers on Active Rain and you can gain some valuable tips and network there as well a merchant Circle. Hope to see you there! Let's all have a great NEW YEAR! Sincerely, Don Lantier www.lantierrealty.com www.housetour4you.com ALSO...HERE IS ANOTHER SITE YOU CAN ADD YOUR BUSINESS FOR FREE!! www.svcc.housetour4you.com  http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/Network...Network...Network!!/9311/post_details/211/2008-01-18 18:59:05 Hi everyone... I just finished watching a very interesting video of a conversation between Donald Trump and Jim Cramer of CNBC on the state of the housing market. This video is particularly interesting because of Trumps concept of the relationship between interest rates and the price of OIL. Listen to Donald talk about the Oil Monopoly here is the link: http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=625091311 from the folks at:   http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/Donald-Trump-Video-on-the-housing-market/9311/post_details/210/2008-01-18 18:45:21 For those who spend alot of time on computers, here is a very unique online music program that may just tickle your fancy!  Hope it creates a smile on your face! Click on the image below to go to the site.   from Don at LantierRealty.com     http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/ON-THE-LIGHER-SIDE...PANDORA-MUSIC-LINK/9311/post_details/206/2008-01-17 13:45:02   There is certainly a glut of homes available currently, with  more being added daily, yet  interest rates are still relatively low and as a matter of fact, at levels of 5 years ago!  Creative financing is almost as readily available as it was a couple of years  ago.  Yes, it is true that the subprime market is a mess and a scary element causing some confusion...qualitative word being confusion (that state caused by a lack of understanding). So what is one very large cause of this slowed market?...the MEDIA!   I unequivocally beleive that the largest creators of this current situation is the MEDIA. It is the Media who have caused the Housing slow down for buyers who have decent credit... and substantially so. Mortgages are still available at good rates so it cannot be the difference of 1 point that could cause such a slowdown. The media hype has instilled into the consciousness of buyers this fear that is absolutely not substantiated by the facts. Sellers, Buyers and We as Real Estate professionals are the ones who get hurt  because of this fear that the media instills. The snowball effect is beyond beleif...Sellers scurry to get their homes to market for fear that they will not get the price that the neighbors sold for several months ago thus begins the process of a neighborhood having more and more for sale signs popping up... then nervous buyers (who are absorbed into the media hype of climbing interest rates and homeowners going under ) who may be looking to buy are biting their nails as they drive through a neighborhood and see many for sale signs. Of course, the next question is "why so many homes for sale in this community", which makes them feel less inclined to consider a home in that neighborhood because they think that there must be a problem here in that given community. Do you see how the media creates this snowball effect and how, not only the consumer who could buy at slightly lower or similar prices as a year ago at relatively decent interest rates may miss an opportunity while interest rates remain at current levels. It is  a truly unfortunate and "devoid of truth" this Media scare... driven by medias ability to create fear in the marketplace...they pound every issue to death and keep us all crazied. Of course it is obvious that there has been som very greedy sellers in some areas of the country and a corrections do ensue, but in the large majority of regions, this is a total falsity. What can we do...well, for one thing we can fight back against the Media with our own MEDIA... by bringing on home  to our potential buyers, engaging them with the facts,  on our websites, blogs and drip email campaigns for starters. As Real Estate Pros it is our responsibility, not only to our clients but to ourselves to give as much exposure to a property as possible and within financial reason. But all the exposure one can conjure up will not allay the fear that the media has instilled unless, in some form, we fight back with the truth in words to counteract the medias misguidings. If we take the time that we spend complaining about a slow market and put a good bit of that time marketing the truth about the fact that interest rates are great and prices on homes have settled back Blogins from the folks at  Lantierrealty.com                    http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/The-Media-injustice/9311/post_details/202/2008-01-16 22:16:51I blog on numerous sites...keeps me crazy to keep up....but I find myself wanting to blog here.  Funny thing is... more than any other site....interesting...heh? I admit it...This site is so tight!!!!!!!!!!!!!   I mean like, really rockin tight! It is Crisp, clean, easy to navigate...I just really like  you guys!  I might even be in love...LOL I honestly want to think of things to blog about while on this site, while all the other blogs I have or belong to, which I will not name here,(although I am tempted to) do not draw me to them like this...that's what makes me think that I am falling in like...maybe even love...LOL.  Anyway...I am glad this site came on the scene! Kudos...kudos and endless kudos!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don Lantier aka Donneehttp://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/CLASSIFIEDFLYERS.COM-SHINES/9311/post_details/189/2008-01-14 22:17:31   I, being a semiprofesional photographer as well as a Real Estate Broker/Brokerage demand magazine like  photos for my listings. That being the case, I finally broke down and bought my first digital SLR camera.  It is the Canon 400D rebel XTI. I am very excited about it and will be reading all the manuals before diving in.  I used to use a plain old SLR with all the gadgets and some expensive lenses. Then came the digital which lacks in every way to the SLR.  The point and shoot digital cameras just don't take pictures like a SLR. Now with a Digital SLR, the best of both worlds collide in an explosion of excellence, and a decent one takes great pictures in lowlight based on research and seeing actual pictures taken....very exciting for Realtors since alot of pictures are taken inside.  If I weren't so anal I would just have a trained professional photographer take the pics but I do enjoy taking my own...it is a passion, if you will. Has anyone else been using this camera or the older version called the canon 350D XT ? It would be interesting to hear from anyone who has used it and start up a forum on DSLR s and share results and ideas???!!! Don Lantier, Broker/owner Smyrna, Georgia   http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/Finally-broke-down-and-bought-a-Digital-SLR/9311/post_details/188/2008-01-14 20:06:32 ARE YOU OUT THERE?? ANY REAL ESTATE AGENTS OR BROKERAGES INTERESTED IN DISCUSSING AND POSSIBLY CREATING A Foreclosure Bus tour (caravan) in the Atlanta Area?????   I was watching "Open House" on CNN this morning and to my amazement and wonder....there was a Real Estate Agent taking potential buyers on a BUS tour of  local foreclosures. He had all the listings printed and handed them out to a filled bus.  How ingenious!!!!!!!! PLEASE CALL Don Lantier Donald J Lantier Realty Smyrna, GA 7704347302 7703095297   How creative is that????????????? He claims to have closed 38 deals since October of 2007! He claims that Real Estate agents, from around the country have been calling him for advice. I tried to find a CNN link to the news about this but was unable to but here is another link that speaks about it: Calif. Homebuyers Tour Foreclosed Properties http://www.classifiedflyerads.com/blog/The-Foreclosure-Bus-tour-Concept/9311/post_details/182/2008-01-13 16:37:53