Atlanta News for the Month of: 
                    July 2008

The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park has officially opened on May 10, 2008 with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. This 12,000 seat state of the art venue is located in the northern suburbs of Atlanta and is only minutes from 400 and North Point Mall in Alpharetta, Georgia. There are three main parking lots established including a VIP lot. The amphitheatre is expected to hold diverse events throughout its inaugural year including concerts, community events and movie nights. The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre is also proud to be the outdoor home to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

• Directions to Encore Park: Take 400N to Mansell Road - exit 8. Make a right at the ramp. Make an immediate left at Northpoint Parkway. Make a second left at Encore Parkway (about 1/2 mile down). Follow Encore Parkway past Maxwell Road to the Amphitheatre and Parking. Click here to view a map of Encore Park.


• For Event Tickets and Venue: Click here.

 Atlanta Market Housing Statistics

Welcome to Metro Atlanta's quarterly update on the housing market. As the timing in the market continues to change, it is the mission of the McAlister Realty Group to provide key facts about the position on Atlanta's home sales. Information provided includes available homes for sale, average days on the market, how listing price and price reduction can effect the sale of a home and the effect of closing costs on the sales price.

The information below is a brief version of the quarter mentioned. Please use the following form if you would like to receive the complete statistical report for that quarter. We would be happy to email the information to you at no cost. Continue to check back quarterly as we will continue to update you on the progress made with Metro Atlanta's housing market.

Our Weekly Features:

• Featured Atlanta Neighborhood: Collier Hills 
  Rich in Atlanta history as well as lush landscape. The neighborhood has easy access via Peachtree to both Midtown, Buckhead and I-75/85. It is conveniently close to shopping and restaurants along Peachtree Road, medical facilities around Piedmont Hospital and AMTRAK rail service at Brookwood Station.   
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• Featured Buyer Tips: Why You Need Title Insurance
  

  Title insurance protects the policy owner in the event a third party makes a claim to the title of the property. A title examination is prepared prior to your closing, and presumptively there will be no title problems when you close...(click above to read more).
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• Featured Seller Tips: How to Set a List Price for your Home
  Setting the list price for your home involves evaluating various market conditions and financial factors. During this phase of the home selling process, your REALTOR^® will help you set your list price based on many key factors such as pricing considersations, market conditions and more.(click above to read more).
  *** MUST READS: Additional Information and Articles for Sellers!!! ***


• Featured Article: Dekalb County's New Plumbing Law 
  On February 26th, 2008 Dekalb County approved the Inefficient Plumbing Fixtures Replacement Plan. This ordinance calls for any home built prior to 1993 to have low flow toilet & plumbing fixuteres installed before the homeowner can obtain water from the county. Effective June 1, 2008, Sellers will be required to disclose...(click above to read more).
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