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Suwanee Town Center Park, 370 Buford Highway, Suwanee GA 300247 p.m. May 2: Bob Baldwin, Jeff Spark opens; 7 p.m. June 6: Joey Sommerville, Chandra Currelley opens; 7 p.m. July 11, Aug. 1 and Sept. 5 Performers TBA. Info: 770-945-8996

[expires:2008-10-27:Note that this information is outdated.] 9:30 p.m. May 3, 10, 17, and daily May 24-Aug. 10. Also, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 16, 23, 30, 31 and Sept. 1. 8:30 p.m. Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27. 8 p.m Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25. 9:30 p.m. May 3, 10, 17, and daily May 24-Aug. 10. Also, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 16, 23, 30, 31 and Sept. 1. 8:30 p.m. Sept. 6, 13, 20, ...

[expires:2008-05-12:Note that this information is outdated.] Sweet Auburn Spring Fest: "Live Green, Save the Planet" is the theme this year. Festivities includes food vendors, 10 stages of entertainment, a health and fitness fair, Just for Women Expo, car and bike show, International Film Festival, Business and Technology Expo and the ...

[expires:2008-04-28:Note that this information is outdated.] Feria Latina: Stone Mountain's massive celebration of Latino culture, with 12 international performers, including Latin rock bands, tropical music, Mexican mariachi and others. Carnival rides, children's pavilion and international food. $8 for parking, $10 admission for adults; ...

More on yesterday's post... Sure enough, 'good' new is 'bad' news for mortgage interest rates.  Today, we hear that 110,000 new jobs were created in August, as well as 118,000 new jobs in June and July.  Today, the mortgage interest rates are higher, but not a huge jump.  For a 30-year fixed rate, it looks like ...

Only 15% of the subprime loans became foreclosures, but we got rid of ALL subprime loans. They also got rid of 80/20 loans, which can be good.  This, I feel, is one of those things that can and does hurt lenders.  If no one is investing in the home, and the market value goes down, it is easy to walk from the property.  And, the ...

There is no magic that will get your buyer for your home tomorrow.... BUT, there are ways to get your buyer quicker.  Here is a list of DO'S AND DON'TS: 'DO' LIST 1.  In this market where there are 13 months of inventory, you must HIRE A PROFESSIONAL REALTOR to market your home effectively.  Get an agent who works ...

A couple of things to remember if you pay down your mortgage by adding extra principle to your payment.  1) The interest that you can write-off on your taxes will become less.  2)  The amount that you use to pay your mortgage down will not reduce your payment if you are on a fixed-rate mortgage.  3)  The money that you put ...

Of course, the price you pay is the most obvious cost.  And, the payment.  In the payment, you will also be paying real estate taxes, homeowner's hazard insurange.  You enter into the transaction with this knowledge. Once you are in your home, there will be utilities to pay for electric, gas, water, lawn care, security, ...

It used to be that everyone wanted speakers in all rooms for music.  That did not work, as every member of the family wanted different music!  Then came the media room.  Now, everyone has to take 2 hours and sit and watch the same movie. Today, I showed a home to a buyer that had a TV everyplace... kitchen, master bath, various ...