Welcome back!

The Smyrna Business Association is back again with an exciting Alive After Five for the month of March. This will be held at United Storage, which is located at 4601 South Cobb Drive in Smyrna.

This networking event will be held on Thursday, March 25th, 2010 from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Admission is free. Enjoy an evening of networking with industry professionals in a comfortable, upscale and entertaining atmosphere.

Don’t miss out on this fun event! Appetizers, door prizes and a cash bar.

Location:

United Storage, 4601 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna GA 30080

Be sure to bring plenty of business cards.

Don’t miss it!

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Oakdale Preserve

Bowen Family Homes recently announced it is building in Oakdale Preserve along Church Road, just east of South Cobb Drive in Smyrna. The community consists of two story home designs featuring beautiful brick and stone accent exteriors starting at $279,900.

Prospective homeowners at Oakdale Preserve can choose between four different home designs offering 2,472 square feet to 2,803 square feet.

Homes at Oakdale Preserve include hardwood floors in foyer, breakfast area and kitchen (per plan); Whirlpool appliances, granite countertops and double bowl stainless steel sink in kitchen, upgraded trim package, marble vanities in bathrooms, pedestal sink in powder room (per plan) and separate garden tub and shower in owner’s bath.

Oakdale Preserve is conveniently located near I-285 offering easy access to I-75 and US 41 with quick drive times to downtown Atlanta, Buckhead and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. This ideal location also offers an abundance of local restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Nearby shopping includes Cumberland Mall and Smyrna Market Village. The community is also located near Vinings which offers quaint shopping centers and specialty stores and restaurants.

Click here to see Oakdale Preserve homes for sale currently. Additional presale opportunities are available.

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The Week in Review:

Home loan rates remained relatively unchanged last week. Although there was volatility, there was no clear direction in the Mortgage-Backed Securities market last week.

What to Expect:

Our friends at the Fed will release their Interest Rate Decision and Monetary Policy Statement on Tuesday. Here’s what we expect: The Fed Funds Rate will remain unchanged at 0-.25%. We expect the Fed to address the continual struggle in the labor market. They will most likely mention that the overall economy is slow but improving from worse levels.

The Fed has maintained the statement “rates will stay low for an extended period of time”. It will be interesting to see if this language continues to be used. Several Fed members have been quoted recently expressing concerns over this language.

Breg-ometer:

Next 7 Days: Neutral

Next 30 Days: Same range

Next 90 Days: Rates expected to increase

Courtesy of:

Bob Bregitzer

Southeast Mortgage

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Lime Taqueria Wine Tasting

Gourmet Mexican wines and cuisine take center stage at Lime Taqueria.

Lime Taqueria will uncork the flavor of L.A.Cetto, one of the most renowned and oldest wineries in Mexico. L.A.Cetto’s award-winning wines will be paired with a special menu designed by Oscar Mendivil, Lime’s Executive Chef.

“I’m excited about introducing Atlantans to L.A. Cetto wines. People may be surprised to find out that Mexico not only has good tequila and beer but wines that are equal to or better than good Spanish wines,” said Mendivil.

To properly showcase these wines, Mendivil will pair them with four exceptional dishes that combine seafood, meat and vegetables with exquisite Mexican flavors such as ancho and poblano pepper.

Founded by the Italian Angelo Cetto in 1930, L. A. Cetto has obtained a total of 132 international prizes in France, Italy, Spain, England, Canada and the United States. Its wines reflect the quality and consistency of the Mexican wine culture.

The menu includes:

L.A. Cetto Sauvignon Blanc paired with sprimp ceviche with lobster served in cucumber

L.A. Cetto Chardonnay paired with grilled panela cheese served with applewood smoked bacon and ancho salsa

L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah paired with grilled lamb lolipops marinated in citrus juice and oregano pesto

L.A. Cetto Cabernet Sauvignon paired with grilled skirt steak with roasted tomato salsa, grilled poblanos and asadero cheese

The Lime Taqueria wine dinner is $20/person and will be held March 31, 2010 from 7-8:30pm in West Village.

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Smyrna Vinings Featured Home

Gorgeous home on a quiet culdesac street in popular swim/tennis neighborhood of Austin Lake. Qualifies for the first-time homebuyer tax credit of $8,000 or the repeat homebuyer tax credit of $6,500.

Wonderfully upgraded and updated.

New roof, new gutters, freshly painted inside and out, site-finished hardwood floors throughout main, faux finish cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, new door hardware, new sink & bath fixtures, new light fixtures throughout, screened porch, large deck, Koi pond.

Main floor features site-finished hardwoods throughout, separate Dining Room, separate Living Room, Kitchen fully upgraded (granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting), Great Room with fireplace, screened porch and large deck.

Upstairs includes large Master Bedroom with walk-in closet, sitting room and trey ceiling and Master Bathroom with dual vanities, separate shower and a whirlpool tub.

Fantastic finished terrace level with media room, game room, bedroom, bathroom, wine tasting room and tons of storage. Wow!

You’ll also appreciate the professional landscaping.

Home is beautiful and move-in ready. Original owner and they’ve taken wonderful care of the home.

Neighborhood amenities include clubhouse, pool, tennis courts,  playground and lake.

Great location with easy access to I-75 and I-285 in less than 5 minutes.

To learn more about this Smyrna Vinings home for sale, click on the Virtual Tour above, check out the property flyer or contact us directly.

This 5BR/3.5BA home is located at 4213 Terrace Court, Smyrna, GA 30082 and is offered at $400,000 and is a must-see.

Exclusively marketed by:

Aaron Hofmann

Keller Williams Realty

770-653-9601

aaron@SmyrnaVinings.com

SmyrnaVinings.com

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