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Lawrenceville GA Elections July 20th

Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:28:44 -0400

Please read this call to action and pass along to anyone you know in the Lawrenceville area.

This Tuesday, July 20^th is election day for Georgia’s Republican and Democrat primaries. This election we have the opportunity to vote for a great candidate who is a local Realtor and small business owner. Timothy Swiney is running for State Representative, House District 104 representing the Lawrenceville area.

-Timothy has taken strong positions on protecting small business (including self employed workers, like Realtors, Home Inspectors, etc.). He feels that small businesses and self-employed contractors are over taxed and over regulated. “Small business accounts for over 60% of job creation in the U.S. We cannot suffocate small business owners and expect our economy to recover.”

-He has a plan to eliminate property taxes and “end the practice of using homeowners as an ATM for government spending.”

-He has made strong statements on illegal immigration and provided tangible solutions to the growing problem. He has lead the discussion on this issue and many Republican candidates throughout Georgia have adopted his positions and are quoting his statements on the issue. “Public resources should be reserved for those residents of Georgia who are here legally.”

Timothy Swiney has lead the discussion on all the issues in the House District 104 race while his opponent has played “follow the leader” and only offered political platitudes on the issues with absolutely no substance.

Best of all, Timothy Swiney is “one of us” a REALTOR and will represent the people of District 104 and not just special interest groups. He is honest, hardworking and dedicated.

“I try to live everyday with integrity. I believe that integrity is best defined as a willingness to do the right thing, even when it’s difficult and even when you think no one is watching.” - Timothy Swiney

Tuesday’s primary is going to be very close and every vote will make a difference in the outcome. I am asking all of my friends, co-workers, neighbors and family to please join me in going to the polls and voting for Timothy Swiney in the Republican Primary. Also, please pass this message along to everyone you know in the Lawrenceville area and encourage them to vote for Timothy as well. We need to show him our support and I’m confident he will be the best state representative we’ve had in a long time.

Vote Timothy Swiney

State Representative, House District 104

Valerie Clark

Constitutional Conservative Republican

Political Insider

Endorsed by:

Georgia Association of Realtors®

GeorgiaCarry.Org

Georgia Right to Life

Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia

Website: www.ElectTimothy.com

Blog: www.ElectTimothySwiney.com

Endorsements:

After 30 years as a public school administrator, Val even failed to receive the endorsement of her professional peers at the Georgia Association of Educators. Follow this link to see why: Information

Outlook vs MobileMe vs Google vs ???

Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:18:27 -0400

Q? - Does anyone out there use MOBILE ME an if so what do you think of it.

2nd Q? If not MobileMe What central web based system do you use for Mail /Contacts / Calendar / etc.. Outlook has crashed on me for the last time.

I want to be able to get email in a centralized format on my computer my iPhone my laptop my iPad and my desktop or any hotel computer and have it all look act like one image and it to be live and up to date at all times.

I can not be depentdent on one place

I would love to be able to merg serval calendar into one view - Work / Home / Kids calendar and know at a color code glance whos appt is whos.

I want to be able to make an update and know that any and all tools / people that have access to the calendar see it as it is updated

Do I want to much ?

SAVE-A-THON TOUR - 2010

Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:26:58 -0400

SAVE-A-THON TOUR - 2010

NACA is continuing its Save the Dream Tour in 2010. Last year the tour was an incredible success with hundreds of thousands of participants averaging over 30,000 people at each of the twelve events throughout the country. Thousands of homeowners received same day solutions with many having their interest rates permanently reduced to 4%, 3%, and 2% and in some cased having the outstanding principal reduced based on what the homeowner can afford. Homeowners saved hundreds of dollars a month and some over a thousand dollars. NACA provides the most effective long-term solutions because it has secured legally binding agreements with all the major servicers/lenders and the major investors (i.e. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) which cover 90% of the at-risk homeowners. NACA has established the national standard in providing long-term affordable solutions for at-risk homeowners - All of NACA's services are FREE.

We are expanding the events to be a 24 hour a day Save-a-Thons over five days. This will allow thousands of additional homeowners to be assisted many who will drive and fly long distances to attend these extraordinary Save the Dream events. In previous events thousands of people had to camp out overnight in order to attend. Now they will be able to come inside to receive counseling even after sunset and before sunrise. NACA will have over 500 staff and volunteers on site and hundreds more off-site to work with all the homeowners.

The servicers and major investors will also have hundreds of staff on-site and many more off-site to provide same day affordable solutions. In addition to providing the solutions, many of the servicers will have the documents ready for homeowners to sign. The process would be completed with a resulting long-term affordable payment.

The following is the Save-a-Thon Tour Schedule. If you plan on attending you should sign-up. Once you sign-up you can do the workshop and counseling at the event and then meet with your servicer. Prior to the event you can attend the workshop, do a counseling session and have your file reviewed by your servicer. You would be able to go directly to your servicer for a solution.

Complete initial information (Ten Steps at NACA.com ) - click here for Ten Steps
Attend a workshop. Click here for Workshop.
Sign-up for a phone counseling session - click here for an appointment.

Atlanta, GA June 11 - 15 World Congress Center Click here to sign-up South Florida, FL June 25 - 29 TBD Click here to sign-up Washington D.C. July 16 - 23 TBD Click here to sign-up Los Angeles, CA Sept 16 - 20 To-be-announced Click here to sign-up Sacramento, CA Sept 24 - 28 TBD Click here to sign-up Chicago, IL May 13 - 17 McCormick Place Workshop Sign-up Click Here Atlantic City, NJ May 21 - 25 Atlantic City Convention Ctr Workshop Sign-up Click Here Philadelphia, PA To-be-announced To-be-announced Click here to sign-up Minneapolis, MN To-be-announced To-be-announced Click here to sign-up Dallas, TX To-be-announced To-be-announced Click here to sign-up Jackson, MS To-be-announced To-be-announced Click here to sign-up Seattle, WA To-be-announced To-be-announced Click here to sign-up

If the location is not confirmed, we are working on finalizing the locations and dates. Thus the locations and dates may change given the support we have from your political leaders. You can influence our decision by getting your Congressperson, Senator, mayor or other politicians to contact us. You can begin the process now.

Complete the initial information - click here for Ten Steps
Attend a workshop as the first step. Click here for Workshop.
Make an appointment for a counseling session - click here for an appointment.

July 4th - in Georgia

Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:41:15 -0400

Fourth of July Celebrations in Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia
From the annual Peachtree Road Race to festivities at Lenox Square Mall or the spectacular downtown celebration including live music, family fun and great fireworks at Centennial Olympic Park, there are several fun ways to enjoy Independence Day while visiting Atlanta.

RiverBlast - Augusta, Georgia
The Fourth of July RiverBlast celebration activities at Riverwalk Augusta include a car show, food, games, and entertainment. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display over the Savannah River.

Mall of Georgia Fabulous 4th - Buford, Georgia
TBA - Fourth of July at the Mall of Georgia usually includes live musical performances and special events during the afternoon, a dazzling fireworks show and a post-fireworks fun. 2010 Details to be Announced.

July 4th Celebration at the Cumming Fairgrounds - Cumming, Georgia
Located about 40 miles north of Atlanta near Lake Lanier, the City of Cumming's annual celebration includes food vendors, live entertainment, activities for kids and fireworks followed by a dance contest for all ages on July 3rd and a popular Steam Engine Parade and display on July 4th.

Lake Lanier 4th of July Celebration - Lake Lanier Islands, Georgia
Enjoy splashing all day in Georgia's largest wave pool and stay for a dazzling fireworks display at night.

July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party at Callaway Gardens - Pine Mountain, Georgia
Gates open early in the morning and the fun lasts all day at the annual Callaway Gardens Independence Day celebration including an array of outdoor activities, entertainment and a patriotic fireworks finale.

Fantastic Fourth of July on the River - Savannah, Georgia
Celebrate the Fourth of July on lively and historic River Street. The fireworks display, which begins at about 9:20 p.m. will be choreographed to music and simulcast so don't forget to take along a radio.

Six Flags Over Georgia July 4th - Austell, Georgia
This annual celebration features patriotic displays, family fun and great fireworks.

Fantastic Fourth Celebration - Stone Mountain Park, Georgia
The ever popular Lasershow Spectacular and a traditional fireworks display highlight this annual Independence Day event.

Georgia's new ban on texting while driving goes into effect July 1. Here's what you need to know.

Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:37:12 -0400

Statewide ban on texting while driving goes into effect July 1.
The Georgia State Patrol will observe a 30-to-60 day grace period in which any violations encountered will usually result in a warning. If cited for violating the new law, a driver may pay a $150 fine and will incur a penalty of one point on his/her license.

The newly minted law faces an uncertain legal future on several fronts. How enforceable will it be? Both safety advocates and law enforcement sources say making the law stick will be tough. Some questions remain to be answered by the courts, including: What constitutes probable cause to stop a driver suspected of texting? How far can police go in questioning a suspected texter? Do the cops have the right to examine a cell phone found on the floorboard at a crash scene to see if texting was underway, or do they need a search warrant? How can witnesses be sure an accused texter wasn't simply looking at the number of an incoming call?

       It's that last legal point that concerns the governor, who noted that when a phone buzzes, the driver won't know if it's an incoming phone call or a text.

        "The governor said that he thought that the manipulation of the keys should be the illegal act," says Perdue spokesman Bert Brantley, "not the receipt of a text message, where if you don't respond back generally that conversation ends."

       The governor thinks that making the act of looking at a phone screen criminal could lead to a rise in lawsuits and prosecutions, as well. "A lot of trial lawyers might want to subpoena phone records and assign blame for every accident that happens," is how Brantley puts it.

     Gov. Perdue urged lawmakers to come back and take a hard look at the law in the 2011 legislative session, with a view to revising the part about reading texts.

      Texting bans, now in effect in various forms in 28 states, have drawn wide support from law enforcement, highway safety advocates and even the cell phone industry. But there are questions about how they work in practice. Enforcement may not be as straightforward as making a traffic stop because a cop saw a head intently bent over something in a weaving car. There's a feeling that Georgia's law will migrate up the legal food chain as attorneys defend against local cases, with some questions ultimately decided by the Georgia Supreme Court.

      For a case to stand up in court, says Gordy Wright, a spokesman for the Georgia Department of Public Safety, "the manner of driving would in all probability be the most telling probable cause for a traffic stop. When texting, you're distracted from watching the road and you tend to mimic the habits of an impaired driver, jerking the wheel, leaving the roadway, crossing the center line and so forth.

      "If you pull a driver over and find out that they are not an impaired driver, under the influence," he continues, "and you start asking questions, someone might admit to texting. And admitting would be one of the factors that would support a citation. The gray area is going to be a person having a phone in their hand. Were they dialing a phone number or were they texting?"

Why Rent You Can Own For Less..

Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:07:03 -0400

Renaissance Realty Group, Inc. | Renaissance Realty Group | 770-277-6652

Paden Cove Trail, Lawrenceville, GA

Bank Owned Foreclosure. 2 BR 2.5 BA Townhome

2BR/2+1BA Townhouse

offered at $49,000

Year Built 2002 Sq Footage 1,240 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Lot Size 1,307 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

NEW CARPET NEW PAINT MOVE IN READY Bank Owned foreclosure. Originally sold in 2002 for $111k. Nice community, good condition. Formal Dining Room. Open kitchen. Family room w/ fireplace. Two oversized bedrooms. This is a STEAL!!!
see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - Walk-in closet - Family room - Dishwasher - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Guest parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Renaissance Realty Group, Inc.

Renaissance Realty Group

770-277-6652

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 4, 2010, 6:53pm PDT

Ready to own 11.8 acres ... Bank Owned Hobby Farm

Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:03:37 -0400

Renaissance Realty Group, Inc. | Renaissance Realty Group | 770-277-6652

Bold Springs Rd, Monroe, GA

FORECLOSURE. 11 1/2 Acres Horse Farm

4BR/3+2BA Single Family House

offered at $395,000

Year Built 1995 Sq Footage 4,000 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 2 partial Floors 1 Parking 4+ Car garage Lot Size 11.518 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

BANK OWNED FORECLOSURE. Beautiful oversized ranch on 11.5 acre horse farm. Includes a 10 stall horse barn and Carriage house with multiple offices, kitchenetts, reception area, two half baths, and 2-car garage. The main house is a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath ranch with steel frame construction and 4-sided brick exterior. Inside are beautiful hardwood floors, a family room with fireplace, formal dining room, keeping room, large gourmet style kitchen w/ granite counters and sunny breakfast area, bonus/playroom, master suite w/ fireplace and jetted tub, three guest rooms, a large solarium, and much more.

Additional features include geothermal heating and cooling system and air filtration system.

This home is a full bank owned foreclosure and has been priced to sell quickly. Great overall condition!!!
see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Bonus/Rec room - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Stove/Oven - Granite countertop - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard - Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Carriage House w/ 3 Offices, Kitchenette, 2 Half Baths, Elevator - 10-Stall Horse Barn - Geothermal Heating and Cooling System

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Main House

Great Room

Kitchen & Breakfast Area

Keeping Room

Carriage House

Horse Barn

Contact info:

Renaissance Realty Group, Inc.

Renaissance Realty Group

770-277-6652

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 1, 2010, 4:38pm PDT

The Bank is dropping prices Reduced $25,000

Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:01:03 -0400

Renaissance Realty Group, Inc. | Renaissance Realty Group | 770-277-6652

1902 Brooks Rd, Dacula, GA

JUST REDUCED $20K - Bank Owned Foreclosure. Ranch Home on 11+ Acre
w/ Pvt Lake

4BR/3BA Single Family House

offered at $284,900

Year Built 1996 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 4+ Car garage Lot Size 11.5 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Bank Owned Foreclosure. Contemporary Ranch w/ full basement, 11+ acres w/ prvt. lake. Home has a beautiful wrap around porch, Family Room, Living and Dining room, large kitchen, sun room, master suite w/ double vanity, garden tub and sep shower.

This home needs some significant repairs. The price has been carefully considered and reflects current property condition as well as a foreclosure discount.
see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Family room - Living room - Dining room - Stove/Oven - Basement - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Wrap Around Porch w/ View of Your Own Pvt Lake - Separate Auto Shop w/ multi vehicle parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Renaissance Realty Group, Inc.

Renaissance Realty Group

770-277-6652

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 4, 2010, 6:47pm PDT

How to Lose an REO Listing in Just 7 days.

Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:12:40 -0400

Fannie Mae is checking on you and how you are treating their listings. Assume that you will lose your REO listings if you don't take the results of this internal memo seriously.

NOTE: Remember, even though your REO listing asset maybe a ‘Countrywide' asset...there is close to a 70% chance that Fannie Mae actually owns the mortgage...owns the property. In this example, CW is the 'servicer'...Fannie Mae is the ‘investor'

In January, Fannie Mae initiated a "secret shopper" pilot designed to collect accurate data on the knowledge, responsiveness, follow-up, professionalism and effectiveness of brokers and agents listing Fannie Mae-owned properties. Over a four and a half month period, our secret shopping vendor reviewed several hundred listing brokers/agents on a broad range of measures.

The initial results of this pilot clearly indicate that many brokers and agents listing Fannie Mae properties are not meeting even a basic standard of responsiveness and professionalism. Consequently, we will expand our "secret shopper" program nationwide and continue to collect information.

Fannie Mae expects brokers/agents to manage our properties as they would an owner-occupant client. This includes - but is not limited to - listing a property with attractive photographs and comprehensive descriptions, identifying HomePath financing eligibility, responding to e-mails and phone calls from both other real estate professionals and potential buyers in a timely, professional fashion. Also, providing complete, accurate information to all interested parties and making the property readily available to anyone interested in seeing it.

Below are some examples of our findings to date:

* 60% of direct Fannie Mae brokers and 57% of outsourced listing agents did not respond to requests for information within 24 hours. 35% of the time, the agent/broker did not respond at all after multiple attempts to make contact.

* For those that did respond to an e-mail, 36% of the outsourced agents and 50% of the direct brokers did not respond with the information requested.

* When asked for more information on HomePath Renovation Mortgage, 21% of the outsourced agents and 23% of Fannie Mae direct brokers could not provide information in a clear, competent manner.

* When contacted, 59% of outsourced agents and 71% of direct brokers did not ask the caller about their specific needs.

Over the next few months, we will be reviewing and updating our processes for including brokers in the Fannie Mae network and our measures for how brokers are evaluated. Expected changes include measurement of brokers' responsiveness and professionalism as well as the more traditional performance metrics.

WHAT IS GWINNETT COUNTY NSP ALL ABOUT ??

Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:24:22 -0400

Well the Gwinnett County Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) was created to help slow the decline of neighborhoods where housing values and conditions are deteriorating due to the presence of foreclosed homes.

A second objective of the NSP is to provide affordable housing to eligible low, moderate, and middle income homebuyers. To address the foreclosure problem, the County will use NSP funds to purchase vacant foreclosed homes in targeted Census Tract Block Groups, make necessary repairs on the homes, and resell the houses to new homebuyers. Federal law prohibits the County from providing foreclosure prevention assistance from NSP funds.

The County has received approximately $10.5 million from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and approximately $3 million of HUD NSP funds from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for this program.

Great News For REO Buyers From EverBank

Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:54:28 -0400

EverBank would like to extend to your buyers special discounted pricing as well as closing cost incentives on any EverBank property. With financing by EverBank, there are great opportunities for buyers that may help expedite your sale.

What you should know about EverBank. EverBank provides banking and mortgage services to consumers nationwide. The EverBank Family of Companies serves over 525,000 customers, has over $6.3 billion of customer deposits, and services over $53.7 billion in loans. Find out more at www.EverBank.com.

Think of EverBank for potential buyers. EverBank delivers home financing options to meet a range of needs-including fixed-rate mortgages, adjustable rate mortgages (ARM), FHA loans, and more. EverBank will work with your buyers to find the best lending solution for them.

EverBank has a special offer for the qualified buyer of this property. Prospective buyers can call EverBank at 866.765.1017 to learn more and get prequalified by phone

So if your looking for a Even Better Deal On a Foreclosed Home EverBank and Renaissance Realty Group can make it happen. Call Me Today

We handle Georgia Foreclosure Homes For Sale

For all the major banks with listings in

Fulton, North Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, County Georgia.

Cities of Decatur, Tucker, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Duluth, Buford, Lawrenceville, Dacula, Grayson, Snellville, Loganville, Suwanee, Norcross, Winder,

Inventor is updated daily and often we have unseen pocket listings for our Buyer clients

Contact our office so that we can check todays list for you

Summer is heating up as a great time to buy a home.

Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) — Mon, 24 May 2010 08:18:54 -0400

Mortgage rates have fallen unexpectedly below 5 percent again. Will that drive you back into the housing or refi market?

Mortgage rate could fall as low as 4.5% overall by mid summer combine low rates with new home programs like "Let's Do Business Gwinnett." that is offer up to $5000 for the purchase of a new home in Gwinnett

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the financial turmoil in Europe has caused many international investors to seek a safe haven for their money in the U.S. That has pushed domestic mortgage rates to the lowest levels of the year - and back near 50-year lows, the WSJ reports.

The housing industry had been bracing for a period of rising mortgage rates, triggered by the end of the Federal Reserve's $1.25 trillion mortgage-securities purchase program.

Instead, the WSJ writes, many in the industry now say rates could drift as low as 4.5 percent this summer from 4.86 percent now, instead of rising to 6 percent as some economists projected. That makes for significantly lower payments for buying homes or refinancing mortgages.

The refinance business "exploded" last week, Jeff Lazerson, chief executive of Mortgage Grader of California, told the WSJ.

Will it explode here? Will the low rates get your attention, whether to refi or buy?

If your looking to buy a new home this summer give me a call.

Eric Reid

Renaissance Realty Group

office 770-277-6652

Accredited REO Agent^TM
A-REO^TM

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Bank Owned Lawrencville Town Home With New Carpet

Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) — Sun, 23 May 2010 13:08:42 -0400

Renaissance Realty Group, Inc. | Renaissance Realty Group | 770-277-6652

Paden Cove Trail, Lawrenceville, GA

Bank Owned Foreclosure. 2 BR 2.5 BA Townhome

2BR/2+1BA Townhouse

offered at $54,900

Year Built 2002 Sq Footage 1,240 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Lot Size 1,307 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Bank Owned foreclosure. Originally sold in 2002 for $111k. Nice community, good condition. Formal Dining Room. Open kitchen. Family room w/ fireplace. Two oversized bedrooms. This is a STEAL!!!
see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - Walk-in closet - Family room - Dishwasher - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Guest parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Renaissance Realty Group, Inc.

Renaissance Realty Group

770-277-6652

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 5, 2010, 5:07am PDT

How will the new Gwinnett County Trash Pick Up Plan Work?

Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) — Sun, 23 May 2010 11:17:46 -0400

How will the new plan work?

Unincorporated Gwinnett County has been divided into five service areas.
Residents will begin receiving service from their new waste hauler starting July 1, 2010.
Residents will have once-per-week pick-up of household waste, recyclables, and larger items like appliances and old furniture.
The initial monthly service fee for the first 18 months will be $17.86 per household, to be paid to Gwinnett County on the property tax statement.
Yard waste pickup will continue to be an elective service provided by the waste hauler in each district. Monthly service fee will be $10.00, to be paid semi-annually to the waste hauler.

What are the benefits of the new plan?

Cleaner neighborhoods: Under the new plan, homeowners will have the opportunity to recycle 35 different items as part of their regular solid waste pick-up service. Additionally, there are approximately 20,000 homes that don't have waste collection services currently that will now have weekly garbage pick-up.
Environmental sustainability: With only one hauler providing service throughout a neighborhood, there will be less traffic and pollution. The new system also complies with state law that requires the County to update its solid waste management plan every 10 years.
More efficient and cost-effective: One hauler per district is more efficient, cost effective, and better for the roads than having multiple trucks crisscrossing neighborhoods and areas on any given day. Homeowners in each district will pay a standard service fee for waste collection.

Until the new service starts in July, you may continue to choose a solid waste provider from the approved list for residential and commercial service. Service under the old plan will be provided through June 30, 2010.

Gwinnett County's Solid Waste Information Center at 770.822.7141 is open for callers Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 5:30pm.

$5000 Home Buyer Credit Now Available in Gwinnett County -05/22/2010

Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) — Sun, 23 May 2010 11:13:17 -0400

Lets Do Business Gwinnett: Leaders announce economic stimulus plan Gwinnett's public and private sector leaders today launched "Let's Do Business Gwinnett." This is an unprecedented economic stimulus plan designed to stabilize housing prices and stimulate consumer, business and public sector spending. The program offers a potential impact of more than $1 billion to the local economy over the next five years.

"When communities and neighbors work together for the common good, everybody wins - local businesses, employees, citizens and County government. I encourage all Gwinnett citizens to make a conscious effort to do business locally," said Commission Chairman Charles Bannister.

For more information, visit http://www.letsdobusinessgwinnett.com/.

$5000 Home Buyer Credit Now Available in Gwinnett County -05/22/2010

If your looking to buy a New Home In Gwinnett

Call ME

Eric Reid

Managing Broker

Renaissance Realty Group

office 770-277-6652