2010 Smyrna Wine Stroll

The 2010 Smyrna Wine Stroll will be featuring more than 60 different wines from around the world! This is the 5th annual event, designed for a fun and educational wine experience. Enjoy live music, wine and fabulous food samples, while giving something back to the local community…

And all for one great price!

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

2:00pm – 5:00pm

Only $25.00 per person in advance
tickets are $35.00 after May 1st

The Smyrna Wine Stroll is a fun event designed to allow patrons to stroll through our beautiful shopping center while sampling a variety of wonderful wines and shopping with our local merchants.

Sample wines and food at local retailers in the Smyrna Market Village! Enjoy great wine and fabulous food samples. Give to a great cause… all for the Smyrna community.

100% of the proceeds benefit local charities. Past charities benefitting from the event have included Friends of the Smyrna Library, Amir Askarian (Café Michel) Memorial Fund, Blind & Low Vision Services of North Georgia and Woodland Ridge Foundation

Tickets are available at The Wine Cellars.

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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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Hard to believe it’s already March, but you know what that means. The St. Patrick’s Day Festival at the Smyrna Market Village is quickly approaching. So you’ll definitely want to mark your calendar for one of Atlanta’s biggest and growing St. Patrick’s Day festivals.

The festival is a celebration of Irish heritage enjoyed by over 2,000 people in previous years.

Atkins Park Tavern is the host for this great Smyrna Market Village event and is always well planned and offers food, fun, and music for the entire family.

The festival begins at 4pm and runs until 11pm on March 17th. Irish music, traditional foods, vendor novelties, contests, and other live entertainment make this an ideal event for your family on St. Patrick’s Day.

The festival typically kicks off with Smyrna’s mayor, Max Bacon, dying the Smyrna Market Village fountain green to fit in with the festivities. The event has been popular with Smyrna Vinings residents of all ages, so don’t miss out. It’s certainly an event the whole family can enjoy.

Highlights include:

• Wednesday, March 17, 2010 – 4pm – 11pm
• Traditional Irish Festival
• Carnival Style-Rides
• Annual Dying of the Fountain with Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon
• LiveDJ Entertainment
• Redhead Contest
• Photographers
• Great food available from Atkins Park, Zucca Pizzaria & The Village Café

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Mustard Seed Communities.

The event will be held at the Smyrna Market Village which is located at 2840 Atlanta Road, Smyrna, GA 30080 (Directions).

Contact the host Atkins Park Tavern at atavern@bellsouth.net to purchase tickets for $5 and Get a FREE 16ox. Commemorative Beer Mug at the Event!

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Smyrna Vinings Featured Home

Wonderful home in popular Smyrna Vinings neighborhood of Vinings Pointe. Perfect home for the first-time homebuyer and if you are under contract by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30, 2010, you can take advantage of the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit.

Quiet street and great neighbors.

Open floor plan with separate living room, dining room, two-story great room, large kitchen and separate office on main.

New hardwood floors and carpet, new roof with 30-year architectural shingles, freshly painted inside and outside.

Large Master Suite upstairs, three additional bedrooms and laundry room.

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

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

Master Suite offers a large bedroom with trey ceiling, large master bath with double vanity, walk-in closet, garden tub, separate shower and new tile flooring.

You’ll also appreciate the professional landscaping.

Freshly painted inside and out and move-in ready.

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 4BR home is located at 1206 Bickham Way, Smyrna, GA 30080 and is offered at $350,000 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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The Week in Review:

Home loan rates ended the week about where they started after slightly decreasing mid-week.

What to expect:

It will be a pretty quiet week for scheduled economic reports. The most relevant report will be the Retail Sales Report coming at the end of the week. A strong report showing increased retail activity could cause home loan rates to increase.

While the economic calendar is sparse this week, there are plenty of events that could cause rates to move. With the healthcare debate heating up in Washington and the Fed’s Mortgage-Backed Securities Program coming to an end, rate movement is always possible.

Breg-ometer:

Next 7 Days: Neutral

Next 30 Days: Rates could start moving upward

Next 90 Days: Rate increase likely

Courtesy of:

Bob Bregitzer

Southeast Mortgage

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The Smyrna Business Association is excited to announce Alive After Five for the month of March. This will be held at Delmar Gardens of Smyrna.

This networking event will be held on Thursday, March 11th, 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:

Delmar Gardens of Smyrna, 404 King Springs Village Parkway, Smyrna, GA 30082-4240.

Be sure to bring plenty of business cards.

Don’t miss it!

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