Search Atlanta Homes For Sale on Your Cell Phone!

Tina Fountain Realtors recently launched a new feature to the already technologically advanced website tinafountain.com. Home buyers can now search for prospective homes and properties from the convenience of their web enabled cell phones like Blackberry, iPhone, Droid, and HTC. This feature does not require registration to use the search engine. Buyers can narrow down the search by exact address, zip code, city name, FMLS number, and even subdivision name. To search Atlanta homes for sale visit www.tinafountain.com/. If you are at your computer and would like to search for homes on our main site please visit https://www.tinafountain.com/

Cobb County Search Page!

Tina Fountain Realtors recently launched a new website specifically designed for searching Cobb County homes for sale.

The website is similar to the main home page but with listings exclusively located in Cobb County. You can search by a variety of different options including, but not limited to: price range, area, foreclosures only, number of bedrooms, MLS#, school district, and neighborhood.

Recently, Cobb County has become one of our most popular requested areas by buyers due to the award winning schools and convenience to downtown Atlanta.

If you are interested in other Atlanta area homes, please visit our main page at www.tinafountain.com/

Five Areas To Enhance The Selling of Your Atlanta Home

When a seller decides to put their home on the market they always want to know what they can do to improve traffic in their home and get the highest offer in the shortest amount of time. There are five areas of the home that can not be ignored in order to speed up the process. These include: Flooring, walls, appliances, countertops, and outdoor living spaces.

• Flooring- Floors are in every room of a home which gives them an impact on the impression of your home. Carpeting should be professionally cleaned to perfection and if it still does not look perfect, try re-carpeting all together. Hardwood floors are easier to keep clean, however, can have scratches and show wear. If this sounds like your hardwood floors, have it refinished.


• Walls- Walls can make or break the buying of a home. You want to have neutral colors that can go with a variety of different furniture settings. Each buyer has a different style and if you have a versatile color, it will make it easier on them to picture their furniture in your home. Like everything else, make sure walls are clean. If there are holes, or marks cover them up with paint or putty.


• Appliances and Countertops- The kitchen is one of the main rooms considered when a buyer looks at a prospective future home. The kitchen is where the family eats, cooks, and spends time together. Outdated appliances will quickly detour buyers. Do not feel like you have to have commercial grade appliances if you are going to upgrade. A mid grade appliance will show the buyer that they are new, updated, and in great condition. Countertops are also a very important part of not only the kitchen, but also the house. Granite countertops are in high demand in the buyers market and some will not settle for anything less. If Granite countertops are out of your price range, consider a high quality laminate.


• Outdoor Living Spaces- The exterior area of the home is becoming almost as important as the interior. More and more families are finding ways to enjoy their backyards with "Staycations" to save money. Especially with the gorgeous weather lately, backyards are becoming an important part of the home. Make sure that your outdoor living space, is groomed, clean, and looks inviting. Buyers like to picture having a fun evening in the backyard. If you have overgrown bushes, unkempt decks/patios, and no landscaping, it makes the image difficult to enjoy. Try power washing your deck/patio, pulling weeds, keeping the lawn mowed, and even planting flowers.

With these five areas touched up, you are sure to have buyers flocking to your house to see what you have to offer!

If you are interested in selling your Atlanta home with Tina Fountain Realtors or interested in Atlanta real estate, please visit our website at www.tinafountain.com/

Featured Subdivision - Chastain Park

Tina Fountain Realtors is featuring the community Chastain Park. Chastain Park is located just north of Buckhead and sits on 268 Acres of prime land. Approximately 20 neighborhoods compile the Chastain Park community with home prices ranging from the $400's to well over $1 million. Chastain Park is also the largest park in Atlanta housing the Chastain Park Amphitheater which hosts some of the most popular events in the city. Chastain Park real estate is in high demand due to the desirable location and award winning schools including Heards Ferry.

If you would like more information on Chastain Park real estate or any other Atlanta luxury homes, please visit www.tinafountain.com/

Featured Community - Historic Marietta

Historic Marietta homes for sale have all of the perks that come with living close to the Marietta Square. Only steps away, homeowners can enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment. Also in close proximity is the Kennestone Hospital, Kennesaw National Battlefield, and a variety of concerts that are held in the center of the square. Among the many business establishments, the Cobb County Courthouse is also located on the Marietta Square. The Historic Marietta real estate includes renovated homes as well as newly constructed homes on historic lots. Currently, there are approximately 40 homes for sale in the Historic Marietta District with prices ranging from mid $100,000's to the high $700,000's. These uniquely constructed homes are also located in the Marietta City School District and zoned to the award winning Marietta High School.

If you would like additional information on Historic Marietta real estate or any other Marietta real estate, please visit our website at www.tinfountain.com/ or call us at 404-842-1555

Cobb County Ranks Highest in Greatest Growth of Combined Home Sales Prices

According to a recent poll conducted by SmartNumbers, the zip code of 30157 in Cobb County was ranked the highest for growth in combined home sales prices. The 2007 median home sale price for Cobb County homes was $187,000 and in 2008 the median home sale priced jumped up to $263,925. That's a 41.4% change in price! Wow! That is some great news for Cobb County sellers and for other metro Atlanta counties who were included in the study. 30024 of Fulton County was also among the top ranking. Their combined home sale price increased 17.86% from 2007 to 2008. Among the other counties included were: Dekalb, Gwinnett, Carrol, Bartow, Forsyth, and Hall. The poll is available on the Atlanta Journal Constitutions website.

Tina Fountain Realtors is an Atlanta real estate company. If we can assist you in selling your home or purchasing a metro Atlanta home for sale, please visit our website at www.tinafountain.com/ or call us at 404-842-1555.

Atlanta Real Estate Update

Earlier this week, we blogged about three new construction houses that we just listed located in the Overlook at Marietta Country Club. Tina Fountain Realtors has already received a contract on 2139 Tayside Crossing!! This is exciting news and Tina Fountain Realtors is seeing more and more of our listings sell faster than ever! The Atlanta real estate market is really booming for us. Many of our listings have only been on the market for a few days and then we will receive a contract. Tina Fountain Realtors works with exclusive clientele relocating with jobs who are looking to buy your metro atlanta house. By listing your metro Atlanta home with one of our agents, you will get the traffic that our relocation clients bring every day...many looking to buy within a month!

If you are interested in Atlanta real estate or wanting to sell your metro Atlanta home, please visit our website at www.tinafountain.com/ or call us at 404-842-1555