Our 31st Wedding Anniversary

 31 years ago today Ellen and I were married in a nuptial mass at St Thomas Aquinas church on 4th Avenue and 9th Street in Brooklyn New York!  It was a great day, just like today.  The sun was shining, the and the hot heat of summer had just passed.  I do not think either of us could grasp where all the time has gone, but it's been a great life and journey and I've enjoyed every moment of our wonderful life together! Time flies when you are having fun! We are both truly blessed by God to have each other.  We have 2 fine sons, and life's been good even when it ws not so good because we had each other!  It's been a pleasure of working with Ellen as my loving wife, friend and partner in life and in real estate!  I thought this good news to be share to all! 

Hindenburg Omen

Wall Street has been known for years to have technical formulas that can predict changes in the market. Some are real, some are contrived but there are quite a few that area really based on interpretation of real technical data. They work very well.  They point to trends just like a mathematical formula that 2+2=4 or 4-2=2. So they are not all bogus.  Well today I read a story that was first reported on CNBC about the Hindenburg Omen.  This is one of those bad news warnings that has some basis in fact.  The Hindenburg Omen is based upon technical data based on movement of stocks in the New York Stock Exchange NYSE.  A major component is a number of stocks hitting new highs while simultaneously the same percentage set new lows.  It is something like the VIX Index which measures volatility in the market, however the Hindenburg Omen portends a market crash is ahead.

The Great Depression was not a one year event.  I am reading a new book called "The Forgotten Man"  and it is clear that that bad news did not all take place in 1929 nor did the bad news end in a year or so after.it dragged on until 1940.  It is amzin in the scoiety in which we live that is in tune wiht new...much of what we beleive is actually spin.  The news and press these days do not report any real news stories, and contrary to popular belief this mess we are in will probably not be a one trick pony.  There was a lot that lead up to the market crash in 1929 but it is what took place after 1929 that also needs to have attention paid to it.  There wasn't just one market crash in 1929.  This isn't about being pessimistic, but rather about informing yourself and actually seeing what is occurring.  It is good to digest the news and draw your own conclusions.   The last time this was called was at the lows of the 2009 market. 

Personally, I believe the safest place to have money these days in still in real estate.  A stock loss of millions of your dollars will be called "A paper loss!"  If the value of real estate goes down you can still own the roof over your head.  A home can still be a shelter from a storm.

• Wikapedia - "The Hindenburg Omen"
• The Hindenburg Omen has Arrived - This also contains the formula.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - What does the future have in store?

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac last year bought and backed over 3/4 of all us mortgages. However their losses (backed by US Taxpayers dollars) are mounting due to foreclosures. Something needs to be done with these agencies which many believe caused our current down turn. They are basically out of control freight trains that are politically and fiscally corrupt. Even under new laws and government bailouts they are still allowed to make political contributions under the law even to the same persons that sit on committees that over see them! Recently, they have both been de-listed from the stock exchanges. That only occurs when the market views their value as pretty much worthless. The question to ask, is what is next for their future?

 

Polo Golf and Country Club Homes Cumming Georgia. 

Polo Golf and Country Clubs Homes for Sale in Cumming.  The Polo Golf and Country Club subdivision is an upscale golf country club community with a swim tennis and yes polo fields for hosting equestrian events! That makes Polo Golf and Country Club truly unique in the Atlanta Metro area.  Polo Golf and Country Club is located in in Forsyth County in Cumming GA  The Polo Fields Club was established in 1988, and is a private golf country club in the close in North Atlanta suburbs of Cumming GA that is sets itself apart from the rest of the country clubs with a true southern flavor.  The Polo Golf and Country Club offers a well landscaped 18-hole golf course and fine clubhouse where social events are held, and there are also swim teams, and ALTA tennis teams.  Polo Golf and Country Club is a great place to live with in the Atlanta area.  Search for Polo Fields Golf and Country Club Homes for sale below!  You won't be disappointed!

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The Legends of Settendown Creek Luxury Homes for Sale in Cumming GA.

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Creekstone Estate Luxury Homes for Sale in Cumming GA. 

Creekstone Estates is an upscale luxury homes community located in close-in Cumming GA which is a North Atlanta suburb located in Forsyth County Georgia.  The luxury homes in Creekstone Estates are all sited on huge lots, most homes have large 3 car side load garages, and most of the homes are brick with full daylight walkout basements.  Home prices in Creekstone Estates range from the mid 700's to low to mid 1 Million. Find Creekstone Estate luxury homes for sale in Cumming GA 30041.

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Three Chimneys Farm Homes for Sale

 

 The Three Chimneys Farms is a sought after swim tennis subdivision with 500 single family homes and is located in close-in Cumming GA in Forsyth County, and it is not too far from Alpharetta, Duluth GA, Johns Creek and Suwanee GA.  Price ranges of homes for sale in Three Chimneys Farms is 300K - 600K.  Let us assist you in your search for homes for sale in Three Chimneys Farm.. 

 

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Lake Lanier Waterfront Lake Homes for Sale

Lake Lanier lake homes, and waterfront lake properties for sale listed by County.  Check our Lake Lanier Homes Map to search for Lake Lanier Waterfront homes and lake properties for sale by County.  Find Lake Lanier waterfront lake homes for sale in Gwinnett County, Forsyth County, Hall County, and Dawson Counties.  There may never be a better time to buy a Lake Lanier waterfront home than right now.  The Lake Lanier is full, the mortgage rates are low, and the prices are incredible!

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Atlanta Golf Communities - Golf Homes for Sale

Find North Atlanta Golf homes for sale and Golf Communities in Atlanta.  Golf course homes, Atlanta Country Club Golf Communities and more!

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• Ardsley Park Windward
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• Bradshaw Farms - Woodstock Golf, Swim, Tennis
• Brookfield West
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• Chateau Elan - Gwinnett
• County Club of the South Alpharetta
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• Eagles Watch - Woodstock Golf, Swim, Tennis
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• Governors Towne Club - Acworth - Golf, Swim, Tennis
• Hamilton Mill -Gwinnett
• Hawks Ridge - Ball Ground
• Horseshoe Bend - Roswell Swim, Tennis, Golf, Lakes
• Huntcliff - Atlanta
• Laurel Springs Country Club - Suwanee Gated: Swim Tennis, Golf
• North Valley - Alpharetta
• Polo Fields Golf and Golf Country Club - Cumming
• Rivermont -Alpharetta
• Sherwood Forest Atlanta
• Spaulding Stables Estates - Dunwoody
• St. Ives - Duluth
• St Marlo Country Club - Duluth Gated: Golf, Swim Tennis
• Sugarloaf Country Club - Gwinnett
• The Fairways - Woodstock Golf, Swim, Tennis
• The Manor Golf and Country Club - Alpharetta
• The River Club - Gwinnett
• Town Lake Hills East - Woodstock
• White Columns - Alpharetta
• Willow Springs
• Windward  - Alpharetta
• Woodmont Golf and Country Club - Canton Golf, Swim, Tennis

Atlanta Weekly News

There are always news stories that we seem to miss on theevening news, and when we hear them they are old news.  I decided to post a few pertinent stories in the Atlanta news and Spotlight for this week.  Perhaps if noting else it may spark some dialog, debate, and conversation with friends, associates, neighbors or a topic of discussion at your next BBQ! The news stories shared are not limited to Georgia, but are timely topics, in the news and current events.

 

 

ATLANTA NEWS FRIDAY AUGUST 6, 2010

• $1.6B in Atlanta real estate loans are delinquent - Atlanta Business Chronicle - Does this mean more foreclosures ahead?

• 5 More Banks Fail this evening!  Is the end near?

• New wave of condo offerings coming | ajc.com Just what we needed more condos in Atlanta.  A 45 year supply wasn't enough.

• Georgia, other states: Health mandate to devastate budgets | ajc.com Didn't see this one coming.

• The Associated Press: AIG posts 2Q loss of $538M on restructuring costs Deja Vu?

• Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway profit tumbles 40% I thought he knew what he was doing.  He seems so positive.

• Atlanta's office market ‘has hit bottom' | ajc.com  Another Bottom called? Let's revisit this in 3 months.

• Southeast economy slowed with summer - Atlanta Business Chronicle Never would have guessed!