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Here at the Atlanta movers, we love keeping our readers informed of local events and happenings. This March, the 24th Annual Hunter Hotel Conference will be coming to the Atlanta, Georgia Marriott Marquis Hotel. The Hunter conference is one of four major annual hotel industry conferences.

The Hunter conference focuses on hotel owners, real estate and finance. Keynote speakers include Tom Corocran, chairman of FelCor Lodging Trust, which currently owns 76 hotels. There will be a total of 100 conference speakers throughout the entirety of the event.

If you’re interested in attending the conference, visit www.HunterConference.com.

The real estate market keeps taking blows, and the most recent is from the mortgage industry. The new record low for 30 year fixed mortgages, 3.87 percent, is the ninth “lowest” rate in the past year. Basically, the numbers keep dropping. And for a 15-year fixed mortgage? Another record low, at 3.14 percent.

Here in Atlanta, we are no exception to the trend. With loan qualifications increasingly difficult, job loss increasingly common and an abundance of foreclosed homes permeating the market, it seems the condition of the real estate industry is steadily getting worse. The whole industry is suffering in terms of value. So what to the Atlanta movers feel about it? We need a way to inject faith into homeowners, buyers and builders. Who knows how long it could take to re-instill hope in the industry, but we feel 2012 just may be the year that everything falls back in to place.

The Atlanta movers hear that there has been a new sale of commercial property in downtown Atlanta. The Imperial Hotel has long been inhabited by the homeless and low income families of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The last 15 years have seen the hotel house homeless and advocates at low costs–a far cry from the hot spot that it used to be back when it was one of Atlanta’s leading hotels.

Recently, the building was purchased by Columbia Residential and National Church Residences, and will remain a safe haven for the needy. Initial fears were apparent that the property might be remodeled and flipped as luxury condos, however, the goal is to provide high quality affordable housing for the needy. The current residents will be displaced while renovations are underway, however.

This week, the United States celebrates American Education Week, which is an annual event that aims to encourage students, parents, and faculty to get involved in the public education system. Within the week long event is another community geared happening called Principal for a Day, where area leaders swap places with over 60 local schools to see what being the principal entails.

The Atlanta movers wanted to share the list of participating schools, which can be seen here. The fill-in principals will handle everything from parent-teacher conferences, disruptive and disciplinary needs, and lunchroom duty, among other tasks. You can also view the informational site about the week and how you as parents and neighbors can contribute.

The US Census has released new reports that show the metropolitan Atlanta area as a popular area for people seeking to move. Over the past 10 years, the percentage of new residents has grown almost 28 percent. Consistently it is one of the top 10 regions of the United States in terms of population size and growth.

Atlanta appeals to many Americans as a place with a vibrant economy, a diverse population, family oriented areas, exceptional amenities, and low cost of living.

The Atlanta movers are confident that this area has something to offer everyone. Come see for yourself why Atlanta is one of the most popular cities in America and also one of the most urban areas of the Southern United States.

Despite a floundering real estate market throughout the nation, Atlanta movers have read that despite slowing down, Atlanta million dollar mansions are still selling. In Atlanta neighborhoods like Buckhead, there is hardly a shortage of glamorous and massive homes, such as one currently for sale for $12.5 million.

But for the millionaires who can afford it, the discounts are significant. Recently, a man bought a $9.5 million, 47,000 sq. ft home that was originally prices at $45 million.

The Atlanta movers want to remind you that there is no move too big or small–whether you’re moving into a mansion or an apartment, we are here for you!

Atlanta has recently been announced as one of the top 10 cities in the U.S. with high-net worth residents. Wealth X, which is a wealth information and intelligence company, has ranked Atlanta at number eight. The residents who qualify for ultra-high net worth are worth at least $30 million in assets.

New York was at the top of the list with over 7,000 high net worth residents, and Seattle came in at #10. The rest of the cities are, in descending order, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C., Houston, Dallas, and Boston.

Whether you’re one of the high net worth residents, or just an average Joe like the Atlanta movers, we want you to know there is no move too big or too small. We are here to help you relocate to anywhere in the country–whether it’s one of these 10 cities or anywhere else your heart desires.

The Atlanta real estate market is seeing a boost in funding from foreign investors, notably those whose currencies are stronger than the US dollar. Guided tours are taking place throughout the city, as well as other US markets, showing properties that are available for purchase.

Here at the Atlanta movers, we recognize the potential for foreign investors in the local market. As some properties certainly need work done, foreign buyers will hire local workers to fix property problems and therefore help stimulate dry spells in certain home related industries. Australia, Israel, and Europe are where a majority of the tour participants hail from. Homes are selling at a rate of 30-35 per month, between $50,000-80,000 on average.

A 325-unit complex in Grant Park has officially received the first Gold LEED certification among the Southeast area of theUnited States. The complex is an example in environmental sustainability, located centrally in the middle ofAtlantaand is already booked to meet over 90% capacity with committed new residents.

The Atlanta movers have uncovered some fantastic details about Enso-Atlanta, including impressive eco-friendly features that any green American would be proud to boast about. 85% of the building materials utilized was recycled, and 92% was locally accessed material. A rainwater collection cistern was created that can hold about 76,000 gallons of water, and 84% of the grounds filter into this hub. Water efficient plumbing equipped throughout the units is set to save over 1 million gallons annually of water, and high efficiency air conditioning cuts energy use by 14 percent.

To learn more about the complex and see available units, visit Enso-Atlanta.

Out of the 100 biggest metropolitan areas in the United States, 32 of those cities have an unemployment rate above 10%. Unfortunately, Atlanta is one of them, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Atlanta’s June unemployment rate was 10.5 percent.

Atlanta came in 79^th in the study, and scores were comprised of private sector growth, jobless rates, and changes in private sector employment. While Atlanta’s number may seem weak, the Atlanta movers want you to rest assured! 10.5 percent is much closer to the 10% mark than markets which are truly suffering, all of which happen to be located in the inland California area—Modesto (17.2), Fresno (16.8), Stockton (16.7), Bakersfield (15.3), and Riverside-San Bernardino (14.2). Aside from California, Las Vegas is also pretty bad—13.8% unemployment.

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