Atlanta Tops Forbes’ List of America’s Recession-Proof Places to Retire
Individuals who lost a great deal of their portfolio in the recent
market upheaval are more closely considering market sensitivity when
selecting their retirement community. When Forbes magazine recently
published their list of America’s most recession-proof places to
retire, Atlanta came out on top, above popular sunny destinations in
Florida, Arizona and Texas where the market has been more tumultuous.
Forbes
compiled the list by crunching seven sets of statistics from sunny days
to median home price and found that Atlanta had many trends working in
its favor: low cost of living, plenty of sun and housing that is
affordable and projected to rise in value over the next five years.
Forbes’
goes on to cite Moody’s Economy.com with proclaiming Atlanta as the
financial and industrial center of the South, another factor in the
promising future for this burgeoning market of U.S. and international
business.
If you’re starting to select your retirement location, add their full report to your list of must-consider information: Full List: America's Recession-Proof Places to Retire . |
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Negotiating Tips for Homebuyers
By Susan M. Keenan
 The
real estate market experiences fluctuations just like any other
industry. Currently, it is a buyer’s market, which means buyers have
the upper hand when it comes to buying a home. Since there are more
homes on the market waiting to be sold than there are buyers who are
willing or able to purchase them, a lot of negotiating can happen and
most of it is going to be in the buyer’s favor. Homebuyers will find
the following negotiating tips helpful... Read More |
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Decorating Styles that Sell
By J. A. Young
Sellers that are looking to spruce up their décor before placing their
home on the market can benefit from contemporary and sophisticated
styles. Some decorative styles simply have more appeal to most
homebuyers. It’s always ideal to make the home into as blank a slate as
possible without being completely bland. Most contemporary features and
decorative styles allow future homebuyers to imagine... Read More |
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How to Host an Easy
Thanksgiving Potluck
By B. Conrad
 While
Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful time for family members and friends to
gather and share stories of the year just passed, few people relish the
thought of cooking an entire meal for dozens of guests. The stress
involved in creating a feast of turkey and all the trimmings, along
with pumpkin pie and other delectable desserts, can quickly take the
fun out of Thanksgiving celebration. This year, why not cut... Read More
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Homeowners, Protect Your
Investment from Mold
Courtesy of NewsUSA
 In
these difficult economic times, it has never been more important to
protect what for many people is their most significant investment:
their home. And one way to do that is to keep mold at bay—because not
only does mold present health concerns, but it also can damage your
home.
Areas of your home that are continually wet—like the insides of walls
or attics and basements, often out of view—will eventually shorten the
life of your home and lead to expensive repairs. Research shows that if
you keep moisture out of your home, you'll likely avoid mold. In the
presence of moisture, mold will grow on virtually any surface—steel... Read More |
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Cost-effective Tips on Winterizing Your Home
Courtesy of ARAcontent
Each fall, the temperatures begin to drop and heating bills begin to
rise, causing many homeowners to tighten their budgets. What many
people do not realize is that there are cost-effective ways of
preparing a home for the winter, which will save money in the long run.
Autumn is a great time to begin projects that will increase the heating
efficiency in the winter as well as the cooling effectiveness during
the summer months. Gina Carlson, the Academic Director for the Interior
Design program at The Art Institutes International Minnesota, offers
these helpful and low-cost... Read More |
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