Newnan, GA

We lost a HUD bid a few months ago. And not by a little bit either, as the winning bid was about $10,000 higher than ours on a $100,000 house.

We were in second place, and indicated that we would accept a backup position. As time passed, our clients purchased another property and we have already closed and they are satisfied with their purchase.

Today I was notified that the house is back on the market.

I can't help but wonder why it took three months for the original HUD purchase and sale to fall apart. In most cases with a HUD home, title is cleared before the home is placed on the market so I have to assume the issued was on the buyer's side of the deal. If there was a financing issue, wouldn't that be discovered in less time than three months?

I hate the fact that my client lost a great opportunity because someone else did not have his or her act together. And I can't help but wonder if the extra $10K bid had anything to do with either qualifying for the loan or contributed to buyer's remorse.

Hopefully, we'll find another buyer for the property. In the meantime, we'll just keep pressing on!

I always enjoy taking photos of Newnan Georgia. The town is nearly pristine, with a real movie-set quality that takes you back forty years in time.

As a matter of fact, many movies and television shows have been shot on location here in Newnan. The TV series "October Road" actually showed some of my listings in the background! The latest is movie is Zombieland, starring Woody Harrelson which was filmed here earlier in the year and set for release on October 2, 2009!

Hollywood comes to Newnan for the small town charm and appeal. I photograph it for the same reason!

There is a real estate company in the Newnan Georgia area that ramps up recruiting efforts every year at the time the Board of Realtors dues are collected.

Since this company is not a member of the board, the affiliated agents are not required to pay the annual fee that is used to fund all of the activities, amenities, and protections offered to Realtors.

There is nothing wrong with not being a member of the board if one chooses not to participate. That's a free choice and everyone is entitled to make there own decision.

What I find somewhat disingenuous is the fact that not participating in the board is presented to prospective agents as a perquisite and not a detriment.

What does that say about an agent that will change companies to save a mere dollar a day? How dedicated are they to the profession, to ethics, or to cooperative networking?

I know that times are tough these days, but the survival of the profession depends on the solidarity of the member boards across the land.

Realtor dues are cost of doing business. Without them, there might not be a business to worry about.

As fall starts to set in, the real estate market in my area of Newnan Georgia seems to be invigorated with new energy!

Whether it's due to the current tax refund that is available, or the terrific prices combined with low interest rates, the pool of buyers that are ready to commit to a purchase has grown exponentially over the last two weeks.

We have always been busy, now we are busy getting deals done. There's a different sense of urgency in the air that is calling bargain hunters to action!

And even though we have a full schedule this week, the new leads are flowing in and we are going to have to work really hard to accommodate everyone!

It's going to be very interesting ... and busy!

Bluebirds use our help for houses. There are floor plans available for the ideal bluebird house that detail the best diameter of the entrance hole and explain why it should be constructed from cedar material. You should also put the bluebird boxes in the best habitat and install them as soon as possible so that they can use the house year round. Bluebirds welcome our manmade boxes.

A REALTOR® can help you build or select your manmade home. In Arbor Springs Plantation we offer custom home sites that give you the choice to work with your builder to design the best floor plan and to construct it from the best materials. With the variety of lots that are available in our community, you can select the right lot that will fit your needs... on the golf course or on the lake.

When you make your nest, make sure you place it in the best habitat in Coweta County.....Arbor Springs Plantation!