Great house, lot & culdesac! Adorable painted brick ranch with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new cabinets and opens to dining room and huge spacious family room. Nice size bedrooms with good light and closet space. Updated baths. Beautiful hardwood floors, new interior neutral paint colors and new lighting throughout. Large lot with professionally installed landscaping, sprinkler system, great deck and patio. Fenced in private backyard. Walking distance to Brookhaen Village shopping & restaurants. Call The Suits Team at 404-419-3550 for more information.

The Suits Team hosted our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Festival on Sunday, October 4th! We had 100 pumpkins to give away, fresh (and yummy) Kettle Corn popping, candy and Halloween tattoos for the kids.

Everyone had a great time. They said it was like going to a pumpkin patch, but better, it was FREE! We enjoyed catching up with a lot of people and meeting new ones. Thanks to everyone who stopped by. We captured some great photos! Click here to view the entire slide show of photos captured by Chrysan McCoin.

Be on the lookout for information about the next event, our annual Wine Tasting in December. We look forward to seeing you! – The Suits Team

Presented by the Brookhaven Arts Alliance, this annual festival features fine art, children’s market and live music on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 18, from noon to 6 p.m. The festival takes place along Apple Valley Road, behind the Brookhaven MARTA station. There will be 100 artists in the artists market selling jewelry, folk art, fiber, glass, prints, photography, pottery, sculpture, wood and paintings. Live music will include performances by the Berne and Dan Trio, Old Men in the Basement, The Right Now Blues Band and Terry Lee and The GT’s.

Click here for more information and a schedule of events!

The Atlanta Business Chronicle, named Keller Williams Realty – The Rawls Group, to its list of “Atlanta’s Best Places to Work.” The Rawls Group ranked No. 2 on the 2009 list of Atlanta’s best places to work for large companies and is the only top 10 real estate company.

Atlanta Business Chronicle, in partnership with Quantum Market Research Inc., recently surveyed the metro area’s businesses and organizations to find those that have discovered how to be among Atlanta’s Best Places to Work. More than 500 companies participated.

Click here to read the whole story!

The Suits Team is hosting our Third Annual Pumpkin Festival on Sunday, October 4th from 2-4pm (location & directions below).

Come pick out a free pumpkin and enjoy some delicious fresh kettle korn! We will also have candy and tattoos for the kids and will be taking Halloween photos. No need to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there! Rain or shine!

Suits Team Pumpkin Festival
Sunday, October 4 – 2-4pm
3765 Watkins Place
Atlanta, 30319

Directions:
Take Ashford Dunwoody to Harts Mill Road and Turn Left. Turn Left on Watkins Place. Third House on Right.

The flooding in Atlanta continues to cause major problems and many residents are wondering about their home insurance. Many do not have flood insurance, which is separate from home insurance. Homeowners are panicking and the phone lines to insurance companies are jammed with callers inquiring about their coverage.

State officials said on Monday that they are concerned that most of the damage caused by the rain and flooding may not be covered by insurance. Standard homeowner policies do not include flood insurance and many decide not to pay the extra thinking that a flood will never happen.

“As the weather over the past few days has shown, purchasing flood insurance is an important consideration for Georgia consumers, even if you think a flood is unlikely in your area,” Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine said in a statement released Monday afternoon. “25 percent of flood claims occur in areas considered medium or low-risk for floods.”

If flood insurance is low on a homeowner’s list, the flooding in Atlanta might be an incentive for people to add this on to their home insurance policy. Flood insurance is available for up to $250,000 for damage to your home.

A standard flood policy covers the structure of the home as well as the furnace, water heater, air conditioner, floor surfaces and debris clean up. Adding flood coverage costs an average of $300-$400 a year. There are specialized add-ons that can be put on the policy for an additional premium.

Adding on flood insurance to a home policy can’t be done during a flood, but it’s an important to make this a serious consideration when evaluating your homeowners insurance policy in the future. Not paying the extra $300-400 per year for the premium will likely cause financial burdens well beyond a few hundred dollars when a flood damages your home.

Please call The Suits Team at 404-419-3550 if you are experiencing any leaks in your basement, roof, etc. We would be happy to refer you to a preferred vendor!

Such a large & well cared for home-original owners. Spacious bright family room views kitchen & breakfast room. New real wood cabinets, granite countertops,tile backsplsh and stainless steel appliances. Fabulous screened in porch-is amazing and views breathtaking level, fenced, 2-stonewall private backyard. Master on main with glam bath & walk in closet. 3 bedrooms and bonus office or playroom upstairs. Full finished basement with wet bar and possibly 2 bedrooms & family room. Newer roof,new exterior and interior paint, plantation shutters-incredible swim/tennis! Click here for a virtual tour of this property.

Ready to call home! Lovely brick two story with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Open floorplan, hardwood floors, 9′ ceilings & updated lighting & plumbing fixtures. Brilliant Eat-in Chef’s kitchen with new granite countertops, sink, faucet, & views 2 story family room with white marble fireplace. Master retreat with vaulted ceiling, & vaulted sitting area. Large master bath with separate tub & shower. Large secondary bedrooms. Great neighborhood with swim and tennis, clubhouse, and playground. Get to downtown in minutes! Call The Suits Team at 404-419-3550 for more information!

Immaculate & adorable cape cod features 3 Bedrooms & 2 full Baths. Beautiful gleaming hardwood floors.Two story vaulted family room opens to bright dining room and bright updated kitchen. Nice size guest rooms on main with full bath.Incredible upstairs master with great closet space, private bath and great loft/sitting area. Updated systems – 3 yr roof,5 year heating & a/c.Updated lighting & plumbing fixtures. New paint throughout. Great level fenced in backyard-2 car garage. Easy access to 400, shopping and restaurants. Contact The Suits team at 404-419-3550 for more information!

Many property tax deadlines have been extended for 2009:

Fulton County: bills have not been generated yet– the county is seeking a Temporary Collection order to bill and collect taxes

Usual due date: October 15th

2009 due date: Undetermined

City of Atlanta: if in Fulton County, will be billed as shown above

If in DeKalb County, already billed and due 9/15/09

DeKalb County: payable in two installments

1. 8/31 (extended from 8/15 just for 2009)

2. 11/15 (same deadline for 2nd installment)

Gwinnett County: payable in two installments

1. 10/15 (extended from 9/15 just for 2009)

2. 11/15 (same deadline for 2nd installment)

Cobb County: due 10/15 (no change)

Clayton County: due 11/15 (no change)

OTHER 2009 DEADLINES:

Federal first time homebuyer credit (up to $8,000): must close by 11/30/09

Georgia first time homebuyer credit (up to $1,800 over 3 years): must close by 11/30/09