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Happy May! Read on for seasonal tips to consider and discover lifestyle tips curated just for you. |
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Real Estate in the News |
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Metro Atlanta's Population Surges in the Suburbs Atlanta's 29-county metropolitan statistical area added nearly 43,000 people from July 2020 to July 2021, according to the latest population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. That translates to about 117 people per day. The total increase ranks sixth among all metro areas in the United States. |
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Home Sellers Have Great Expectations In A Hot Housing Market Spring is in the air and home buyers and sellers are coming out of hibernation. New survey data by Realtor.com shows that homeowners are gearing up to sell this spring and summer. According to the report, 64% of prospective 2022 sellers anticipate doing so within the next six months and with high expectations for making a profit. |
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Local Events |
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Taste of Alpharetta | May 12 Mark your calendar to dine in Downtown Alpharetta at over 60 restaurants in one, fun night. Sample delicious appetizers, entrees, and desserts from the top chefs in town. Enjoy culinary demonstrations, activities for all ages, and entertainment to please every palate. |
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Alanta BeltLine Lantern Parade | May 21 Now in its 12th year, the Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade is a beloved Atlanta celebration of creativity, community, and light. Created and presented by Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, the parade has accomplished its mission of attracting visitors to discover the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail—growing from some 400 participants in 2010 to an estimated 70,000 in 2019. |
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Atlanta Jazz Festival | May 28-30 Don’t miss the fun and excitement at the annual Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park, one of the country’s largest free jazz festivals. The festival showcases local and national jazz greats, a neighborhood jazz series, youth jazz band competition, a kids zone and many other family-friendly activities. |
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Lifestyle Tips & Tricks |
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Buying New Construction? 5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid Brand-new homes offer enhanced energy efficiency, amenities, and layouts more suited to modern lifestyles, plus the potential to customize spaces that you don’t get with a resale. But if you’re not careful, costs and expectations can spiral out of control. The good news is that following these tips for buying new-construction homes can save you money—and hassle. |
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How to Mix Bold Colors in Your Home Designers say that color has the ability to transform a house into a home. And yet, so many people still feel a bit hesitant to use vivacious shades in their interiors, fearing it will make the space feel overwhelming. Consider this a colorful playbook for your home refresh! |
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How Mother's Day Became a National Holiday and How to Celebrate in 2022 Moms truly are superheroes, so it's only fair that we have a whole day dedicated to them. Mother's Day is all about celebrating moms and mother figures everywhere. These days, the holiday is often celebrated with cards, gifts, and breakfast in bed, but it wasn't always that way. The holiday has a fascinating history filled with inspiring women that's worth learning about. |
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Easy Annual Plants That Bloom All Summer Long Whether your garden is a large country plot or a group of containers on a city balcony, easy-to-grow annuals can add a burst of color wherever you need it. Why not give yourself the joy of endless summer color? |
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Have an A-MAY-Zing Month |
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