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                 March 2010


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Legal Tip: Filing a Real Property Tax Return in 2010

Many properties have dropped in value since last year, but this does not mean that the property taxes will automatically go down. All real property owners must file a Real Property Tax Return early in 2010 to lower their assessment from 2009 and to have the right to appeal their 2010 assessment. This tax return is not the same as an appeal, and the value submitted by the owner does not set the final assessment value.

However, the tax assessor will review the owner’s value and decide whether to accept it or dispute it. The property owner will then have the right to appeal an official assessment that exceeds the owner’s proposed value. This is a separate process.

The procedures and deadline vary by county (usually March 1st or April 1st — no extensions). Most counties require the form to be mailed—no fax or email. This is in addition to filing for homestead exemption, which everyone should have filed after purchasing.

Below are the forms for the various counties to have the 2010 tax assessment revalued. For additional information, click on the accompanying link.

1. Cherokee County PDF Form -- Click Here for Additional Information
2. Cobb County PDF Form -- Click Here for Additional Infomation
3. Dekalb County PDF Form -- Click Here for Additional Infomation
4. Forsyth County PDF Form -- Click Here for Additional Infomation
5. Fulton County PDF Form -- Click Here for Additional Infomation
6. Gwinnett County Online Form -- Click Here for Additional Infomation. Please note that
once the Gwinnett County online form loads, the address of the property must be entered to generate the automatic form.

Contact us at (404) 895-3036 for assistance in completing the forms and locating specific information which may be found on the county tax bill.

 

Keller Williams Realty - The Rawls Group Voted
#2 For Best Places to Work in Atlanta

BusinessWire, Atlanta's leading business publication and 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 200 companies participated. Independent research firm Quantum Market Research conducted anonymous employee surveys to tabulate the results.

Shaun Rawls, Operating Partner, noted, "It is truly an honor to be recognized on this list and to be No. 2 is outstanding. It is because of our real estate professionals and our staff that we are being featured, and I see this as an opportunity to thank them. To be recognized for providing culture, service and for building trust in our company is extremely rewarding as we strive for this every day. Click Here to Read the Full Article.

  


Atlanta Market Housing Statistics

Welcome to Metro Atlanta's statistical 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 regarding the position on Atlanta's home sales. Information provided includes available homes for sale, average days on the market, and how listing price and price reduction can effect the sale of a home. 

The information below is a summary of each month and 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 as we will update you on the progress made with Metro Atlanta's housing market.

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