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2012 Labor Day Events Around Atlanta

  Are you looking for ways to relax and enjoy your time off from work this upcoming Labor Day weekend? There are plenty of events in and around Atlanta that can keep everyone from young singles to families busy! The Speakeasy Cocktail Festival: Enjoy Atlanta€™s roaring 20s cocktail experience on September 1 and September 2 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Alcohol, gambling, cigars and more will be the points of attraction for this cultural...

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Seasonal Calendar for August Plants

Seasonal Calendar a“ August FIRST WEEK: Water figs deeply now as they begin to ripen. Harvest every morning,  before the birds can do their damage. More details: Growing Figs in Georgia The soil in outdoor clay  pots dries out quickly. Poke holes in it with a pencil to make sure  water saturates the soil when you tend your plants. If youa™ve been troubled by aœwormsa in your pecans in years past, you have pecan weevils....

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Mortgage rates have moved higher off of record lows for the second consecutive week

Mortgage rates have moved higher off of record lows for the second consecutive week amid signs that the U.S. job market is stabilizing, according to a weekly survey by Freddie Mac. For 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, rates averaged 3.59 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending Aug. 9, up from 3.55 percent last week but down from 4.32 percent a year ago, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Rates on 30-year...

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Follow Tamra Wade & Partners on Facebook and Twitter!

With 314 followers and fans Tamra Wade & Partners is growing each and everyday thanks to everyone who supports us and stands behind our TEAM! Are you one of those fans or followers, if so we want to thank you and encourage you to help SPREAD THE WORD! Its as simple as clicking the "LIKE" button at the top of our page in the link below  ----> https://www.facebook.com/TamraWadeandPartners?ref=hl              ...

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New Help on Short Sales

  NAR President Moe Veissi praises new help for struggling homeowners.    The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Tuesday announced measures to make aœshort salesa of underwater homes easier for homeowners, including extending help to people who have financial difficulties but havena™t missed mortgage payments.   CLICK LINK TO SEE A GREAT VIDEO! https://voicesofrealestate.blogs.realtor.org/2012/08/23/help-on-short-sales/

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Art in the Park-Weekend Event August 25-26

  Discover. Explore. Experience an enclave of over 50 local artists. Shop & help boost our local economy! Located in a charming historic building in downtown Alpharetta, Gallery 35 features unique handmade items by local artists. From delicate watercolors to boisterous yard art, something special in Gallery 35 is sure to delight you. Want to make art? Classes are coming soon,   so check back often. Come see us! Paintings a¢ Quilts a¢ Photography Pottery...

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The Callaway on lot 11B at 1884 Granite Hill Court, Hoschton GA 30548

The Callaway on lot 11B at 1884 Granite Hill Court, Hoschton GA 30548 has started construction! Here is your opportunity to watch a home grow from the ground up! As of a few weeks ago, the builder received a building permit from the county and has begun to clear away the trees and shrubbery. The lot has been leveled to allow for site work to begin on the slab. The home is now framed and...

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Labor Day Events in Atlanta

WHAT IS LABOR DAY? Labor Day is an American federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September (September 3 in 2012) that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. In 1882, Matthew Maguire, a machinist, first proposed the holiday while serving as secretary of the CLU (Central Labor Union) of New York.[1] Others argue that it was first proposed by Peter J. McGuire of the American Federation of Labor in May 1882,[2] after...

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Maplecliff by Waterbrooke Builders

Welcome to the Sugar Hill/Buford area of Gwinnett County. Waterbrooke Builders is proud to announce that they are building new homes in the Maplecliff Neighborhood. Maplecliff is nestled between the cities of Sugar Hill and Buford in North Gwinnett County. This area is well known for being community oriented, safe and friendly. Enjoy being very close to the fun of Lake Lanier, Award-winning schools, close to private schools and a short drive to both shopping...

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Top 10 Things to Do This Weekend: Aug. 17-19

Football scrimmage, a consignment sale, theater performances and a dog festival are among the events taking place nearby this weekend. Check out the Dacula Patch event calendar for more Athens Area Home Builder's Association "Builder's Surplus & Yard Sale" 17August Today, August 17, 2012, 2:00 pm 3970 Atlanta Hwy, Bogart, GA | Get Directions » FREE The Athens Area Homebuilder's Association will be holding their first "Builder's Surplus & Yard Sale" Friday August 17th from...

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