Parti Gras Wine Expo V- Mableton

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  Mableton residents, it is time to celebrate the arrival of  Spring in your community!  Parti Gras Wine Expo V is being held at the Mable House Arts Center and Barnes Amphitheater.  Mableton neighbors, you can explore you inner wine connoisseur and taste over 30 + wines and craft beers of many varietals and vintages.  Come and learn … [Read more...]

Movie Night- Smyrna

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  Spring is the best time of year in Smyrna to spread out the blanket and enjoy the outdoors.  Smyrna is hosting its seasonal Movie Night at Taylor-Brawner Park on April, 21st, and it is free!  This one is for the family as the feature movie will be "Happy Feet", a feel good penguin movie that your kids can shake and be silly to.  Don't … [Read more...]

Marietta’s Civil War

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  Marietta is experiencing the Civil War all over again and in a really big way!  In fact the event, Marietta's Civil War, has so many events and facets attached to it that they will not fit into just this one blog.  What I really want to do is highlight Marietta's spectacular celebration so that you get a taste of what to expect come … [Read more...]

Acworth Art Fest- Acworth

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Be one of the first in your community to celebrate the arts!  The City of Acworth is holding its first annual Acworth Art Fest on April 14th and 15th.  It will be held in historic downtown Acworth.  It was originally planned by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority and the Acworth Area Convention and Visitor Bureau, then the idea took root … [Read more...]

INTERVIEW: Cobb County Real Estate Investor Shares Information about Atlanta Investment Market

In today’s edition of Coffee with Connie we will be interviewing an investor, Mike, who is currently purchasing multiple properties in the Atlanta area.   We are currently working with a number of real estate investors who are purchasing properties at historically low prices.  Some of our investors are purchasing the properties to renovate and … [Read more...]

Downtown Acworth Classic Car Cruise- Acworth

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  Here's a way to contribute to your community and look good doing it! Drive on in, downtown Acworth will host a Classic Car Cruise on March 31st from 4 to 10 PM.  The Lake City Cruisers will be partnering with the City of Acworth on Main Street to bring in all types of really cool classic cars each month that has a 5th Saturday in the … [Read more...]

Friday Night Flashlight Eggstravaganza- Acworth

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This is, by far, the most unique Easter egg hunt that I have come across this season.  The City of Acworth Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with Freedom Church,  is hosting the Friday Night Flashlight Eggstravaganza.  A night time Easter egg hunt with flashlights that sounds like every kids dream!  The Acworth egg hunt is being … [Read more...]

Dinner at the Depot- Kennesaw

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  As the weather conitnues to improve, it goes without saying that some nights are so packed with fun that dinner doesn't get on the table!  That's why Kennesaw's Downtown Development Authority is partnering with local food trucks for Dinner at the Depot.  Beginning on April 2nd, food trucks of all kinds will roll into Depot Park on … [Read more...]

Marietta Easter Egg Hunt

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Time to get out your sundresses and baskets, spring has come back to Cobb County. Cobb County's largest Easter egg hunt, Marietta Easter Egg Hunt,  will be held on March 31st, 2012.  The egg hunt will be held at the Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta.   There will be children’s art activities, live entertainment, inflatables, concessions, and … [Read more...]

PANDEMONIUM! Smyrna

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  This week is going to be a riot with a night out with your friends, Joe Pettis presents PANDEMONIUM! It’s open mic night at Red’s Timbers in Smyrna.  It’s your turn to impress your Smyrna neighbors and friends by testing out your comedy skills. Did you ever think of getting up on stage and bringing down the house with laughter? … [Read more...]

Marietta Haunted Pub Crawl

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  Ghost Tours of Marietta has a new and exciting tour that they are hosting, The Haunted Pub Crawl.  Take a 90-120 minute tour through downtown Historic Marietta Square stopping by the local bars and pubs to enjoy a libation and the scary history of each establishment told by your tour guide.  This seems like a great date night, … [Read more...]

First Time Homeowner Finds an Amazingly Hot Deal on a Home for Sale in Kennesaw, GA

Congratulations to Ashley who just purchased her first home using the Connie Carlson Team.  Ashley was a smart, first-time home buyer who did a lot of homework before she started even looking for a home.  She researched the areas she was interested in living in and decided that a home near the City of Kennesaw would be close enough to her family … [Read more...]

Wild West Festival and Civil War Symposium

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In neighborhoods all around Cobb County, exciting events are taking place.  So that you don’t miss out on something fun happening in your backyard, I wanted to let you know what’s happening in your community.  Many of these events benefit the neighborhood you live in, which is always a win-win situation for you and your community.  I like … [Read more...]

Congratulations to The Connie Carlson Team Buyer Specialist, Lori Pugh – Rising Star Award Recipient

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Congratulations to Lori Pugh, Buyer Specialist of the Connie Carlson Team!  Today Lori was presented the Rising Star Award for being the Top Producing Agent to join the KW West Cobb office from another real estate company.  It is an honor to work with Lori.  She works tirelessly for her clients to find them great houses at the best price.  She … [Read more...]

Wow! The cost of bread increases 314% – the cost of owning a home increases only 1.4%!

2011 Home Affordability

Last week at the Keller Williams Realty Family Reunion Convention in Orlando, Florida, 9000 real estate agents gathered to hear the founder of Keller Williams Realty, Gary Keller's Vision Speech.  Each year, Gary and his highly trained support staff, present an in-depth analysis of the current real estate trends.  This particular chart blew me … [Read more...]