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Back in 2007, the Atlanta residential real estate market was over-saturated with 110,000 homes for sale. Now, five years later, the tides may be turning on the real estate industry in the Atlanta area–to the point where it may be dubbed a seller’s market. If you’re serious about moving here, the Atlanta movers want to encourage you to get a jump on the market before it’s too late.

At current press time, the Atlanta residential real estate market is offering 60% less homes in the metro Atlanta market. That’s roughly 46,000 homes listed in the MLS. A place like Atlanta has seen few new construction projects, and is home to roughly 5 million people. Figuring in those factors, its understandable that under 50k in homes won’t go very far.

Currently, only 3 cities in the United States–New York City, Washington, and Portland Oregon have had a (small) rise in housing prices. Inversely, 20 U.S. cities have had declining property values almost 4% from 2010.

What factors have influenced this? A nationwide unemployment rate of 9%, tight loan restrictions, and more and more foreclosed and forgotten properties are basically dragging down the real estate market even further–it’s been a steady and significant decline since 2008, in fact.

The Atlanta movers have learned from Bloomberg that Atlanta, Las Vegas and Phoenix are now at new home price lows. The article actually says that Atlanta has had the most significant drops over the year, dropping almost 10%. As for the biggest year-over-year increase? Detroit, surprisingly.

Renters are more popular than ever, and it seems as though property management companies and landlords are looking to maximize the industry as much as possible. According to a recent article by the New York Times, the companies use a pricing tool similar to that of airlines, which compares pricing based on markets and competitors. So essentially, a computer will determine if your rent is raised.

The Atlanta movers want to remind you that just like with most technological advances, the trick is in knowing when to strike. The same pricing tools that monitor fluctuations in plane tickets also applied to apartment rents, so if you search buildings that are less popular or that a landlord is desperate to fill asap. Be smart and don’t show your desperation…regardless of your situation.

Atlanta’s city works has partnered with a home warranty company to help homeowners prepare for any potential water or sewer line damage they may encounter. Since homeowner’s insurance often doesn’t cover these things, many residents are surprised when they are denied coverage or benefits. Because of this, the city has urged homeowners to look into warranty plans to cover these damages.

Considering water and sewer repairs can run anywhere from $2,000 to $4,000, the monthly premiums under $10 a month seem to certainly be worth it. The Atlanta movers want to make sure you are protected! If you live in an area where the water lines are possibly older, you certainly want to look into the offerings on Utility Line Protection to see if you’re a fit. An extra $10 a year versus a lump payment of $2000+ should be motivation enough!

Despite high unemployment rates in the Atlanta metropolitan area, it seems are though new job opportunities are arising daily. Manhattan Associates, a locally based supply chain company, has announced the addition of 200 jobs in Atlanta. Nex Traq, which specializes in GPS fleet tracking technologies, is looking to fill 20 new Atlanta employment positions.

Also, existing companies such as restaurants in the Atlanta area say that while, yes, there are obstacles to success and to thriving in this economy, sales are actually growing. And rest assured, these are independently owned restaurants the Atlanta movers are talking about—not chain restaurants. Even though times are hard for everyone across the country, sales at restaurants rose 7.2% compared to 2010. That spike engulfs all types of restaurants—from fast food to fine dining.

Nationally, it has been a rough time for restaurants—almost 9,000 independantly owned locations went out of business. According to a NetFinancials study, 80% of about 70 Atlanta area restaurants reported sales gains in the second quarter of 2011. Here’s to hoping that the numbers continue to increase!

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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It can be a nerve rattling and uneasy experience placing your treasured belongings in someone else’s hands, so you should make sure that they are reliable and caring. You can do this by asking the right questions and performing adequate research about a particular Atlanta moving company. Some great places to look to get information is by visiting MovingScam.com, a website dedicated to revealing moving scams before they happen to you. Also think about contacting the Better Business Bureau to see if any of the companies that you are considering have bad reviews. Finally, request your rights and responsibility booklet, a moving company is required by Federal regulations to supply you with this information. Now you are on your way to a save move with no worries.

The winter season has been brutal, but things are looking up as Spring draws near. Many choose the spring and summer months to relocate. Are you seeking a move in Atlanta this Spring? If so, let me offer a few nuggets to aid with your upcoming move.

• Identify your moving budget.
• Get moving quotes. The spring and summer months are busy months for movers. So to ensure you receive the best day and time for your move begin your search now. 
• Book the move ASAP.
• Prepare your home by discarding uncessary items and trash. Consider selling unwanted items online or at a garage sale.
• Secure packing materials and pack. 
• Place boxes in a centralized location in the home for easy access.
• Schedule necessary postal changes and utility changes.
• Empty appliances and defrost.
• Go over move plan with foreman.
• Inventory items as they depart existing home and arrive at new home.

The above list is just a few ways you can prepare for your upcoming move in Atlanta. Ping me if you have questions about items not covered above. 

Good moving to ya!

When you need work done on your car, what type of service provider to you seek? Do you search for auto shops with experience and reputation? Or do you only consider companies with cheap prices who will try and do the job to the best of their ability? Odds are, you probably want assurance that your vehicle will be in the hands of professionals who know what they’re doing, rather than a hit-or-miss-type auto repair shop. You may spend a little more money than with the cheap guys, but you won’t have to take the car back multiple times so that the “cheap” guys can attempt to finish the job charging you more for each visit. Quality is key! 

Your home should be just as important if not more important to you as your car. Why would you shop for cheap labor during your search for your Atlanta mover. If you need Atlanta relocation services, you should only consider professional reputable moving companies. You’re paying for peace of mind with a reputable mover. But don’t think that this means you’re not saving money! Reputable movers in Atlanta may charge a little more per hour, but an irreputable company will surely need more hours to complete your move than professional movers. Not only will Atlanta movers who lack experience waste your time (which in turn wastes your money!) but they also put your furniture and home at risk. Accidents happen frequently with irreputable movers, and you definitely don’t want to experience that type of frustration. Put your home and family first, and not only will your move go well, but you’ll actually end up saving money as professional movers finish jobs quickly. Never trust your assets in the hands of anything less than professionals!

In a time like this, you need to focus on quality. The over-all success of your move will be directly affected by the caliber of your Atlanta local mover. Atlanta professional movers who fit this bill are moving companies with a great reputation. Professional Atlanta movers like us. We have an untarnished reputation, and are even certified with the American Movers and Storage Association as a ProMover. This is a highly exclusive designation given only the the moving industry’s best movers. If you are moving locally, long distance, minimally, etc, you’re going to rest easy knowing that your Atlanta moving needs are completely covered. The success of the countless moves we complete on a daily basis is very good, and it is only possible because the pride and experience possessed by our movers. You’re in good hands with All My Sons. Don’t wait! Consult with our friendly staff today about your Atlanta move!