Elva Branson-Lee, CDPE

For Newbies: How I post hyper-local content on my Ellenwood GA real estate blog:

When I'm writing for hyper-local search engine juice, I start by choosing a good long-tail keyword phrase to build your blog around. You can use Google’s free keyword tool to help you get started. Don't worry if you've never tried this before. Google provides all the instruction you need to use their keyword tool.

A good example of a long-tail hyper-local keyword phrase might start with "City-State-Subdivision" and then something specific to that community or its housing. For instance, since I'm a Georgia short sales specialist, I might choose "Ellenwood GA short sales in Misty Lake Subdivision" as my phrase, and write around that. You might notice that I've emphasized certain keyword phrases in this paragraph with bold print. You should do the same, and use those phrases as tags for your blog, as well as the main long-tail keyword phrase.

• Now, how do you dig up the facts on a community? Once you have decided on an area to post about, get back to Google and do some research. The local chamber of commerce or Homeowners Association websites might provide you with useful information for potential visitors, buyers or sellers in your target area.

You might even have opportunity to talk to a few residents and just ask them, "What's the benefit of living and/or working in this community?" If you can get their feedback as live video footage to include in your post, that would be even better.

Compile the facts that will flesh out your story. You remember the basics of good writing as learned in the 4^th grade, don’t you? Who, what, where, when, why and how! These old standbys worked then and still they work now.

Remember to keep the writing lively, short and to the point. It’s a local-interest post, not a dissertation.

Last but not least: Don’t forget to add some photos of the area. Photos, not clip art. Even something as simple as this amateur shot I took of the Misty Lake subdivisioin in Ellenwood Georgia. (See, I did the long-tail keyword thing again, I just mis=xed it up a little.)

Including your own photographs of the area show the world that you've been there and therefore know whereof you speak.

Besides, readers love photographs of real estate and local landmarks.

So, there you have my Google-juicy secrets to building hyper-local blog posts. I learned almost all of this right here in the Rain. So can you. Now, go write.

Legacy Mill in Ellenwood GA --Subdivision Spotlight –

What makes the Ellenwood Georgia Legacy Mill subdivision so popular? The signature large and spacious floor plans, coupled with good proximity to everything Atlanta has to offer, are just two of the reasons. Metro Atlanta buyers flocked to buy new homes in Legacy Mill a few years ago. While there is no more standing new home inventory, resales offer great value right now.

Even this popular subdivision reflects the general slowdown of activity in the south metro Atlanta real estate market in the past year. A year-over-year market analysis of real estate activity reveals that, in general, home sales and prices have both been down in the last 12 months as compared to the year before.

The Georgia MLS reports that there are currently 5 homes for sale in Ellenwood, GA Legacy Mill subdivision, with asking prices between $114,900 and $140,000. The median asking price is about $130,000, meaning half of the current inventory is price above this price, and half is priced lower.

So, if you think you’d like to buy a house in Legacy Mill, know that the inventory is limited and sitting on the fence could see your dream home snapped up by a more

aggressive buyer. If you’d like to take a look at this featured home for sale in Ellenwood GA Legacy Mill located at 3880 Busby Mill Court, Ellenwood GA 30294, a buyer specialist on the Beat Atlanta Short Sales Team can help you.

If you have to sell your Ellenwood Georgia Legacy Mill property now, most likely you are upside down, owing more on your current mortgage than the property will bring on today’s market. If you do not want to end up bringing cash to the closing table, you might do well to consult a short sales expert from the Best Atlanta Short Sales Team.

Considering buying or selling a home in this area or subdivision? This market report is here to help you make a sound decision. The way things are currently trending, buyers can expect a very competitive market environment due to reduced inventory and sellers have little hope to see even modest gains.

For more information, or to get a free Competitive Market Analysis for your unique property, contact us today.

“We believe that home ownership is a positive force for social good. ActiveRain is committed to empowering real estate professionals so they can help people achieve the dream of home ownership.”

This one aspect of the ActiveRain Weltanschauung is something that I particularly appreciate -- the community commitment to the concept and advocacy of home ownership.

This one appeals to me because I primarily consider myself to be in the Home Ownership business. I work in residential real estate in the Atlanta south metro area , and bill myself as a “real estate advocate” and a “short sales specialist.” The reason I chose the field is because I know that home is important, and owning one's home is smart.

I think anyone who is still actively operating as a real estate professional in this post-bubble environment has probably figured out that the “real estate sales person” is an anachronism in the modern world. We are not needed in order for anyone to simply sell real estate. Our roles have become specialized and technologically defined. We are by necessity real estate and home ownership educators, counselors, advisors, consultants and advocates.

I strongly advocate for home ownership because I believe a personal residence is foundational for building wealth and stability. It is still one of the most basic and reliable long-term investments a family can make.

Home Ownership is still a national priority, and that’s the business I’m in.

In the interest of a healthy lifestyle, we try to maintain a balanced lifestyle and eat well.

Where can south metro Atlanta area residents find the freshest fruits and vegetables? The Georgia State Farmer's Market, located in the city of Forest Park, Clayton County, gets my vote. Here you can find row upon row of farm fresh produce.

In the hustle and bustle of our busy 21st century lives, it's important to remember to eat right. And that can be a challenge, when what's handy (as in readily available at the local supermarket) is so often over-processed and lacking in the proper nutrients...and in some cases even full of harmful additions like pesticides, hormones and antibiotics.

It also helps to have friends who garden or raise poultry. This is a bowl full of beautiful fresh-laid, organic eggs just gathered from a flock of cage free chickens! Delicious and nutritious, too.

Eat well, Atlanta. Shop the Farmer's Market. And make friends with your neighborhood gardeners.

East Point GA Real Estate Market - Highwood Park Town Homes - Market Report

A favorite community for town home sales for Atlanta area singles and small families who want to be near all that Atlanta has o offer, is the 178-unit, gated subdivision of Highwood Park in East Point, Georgia. Nestled in South Fulton County, East Point is a jewel in the crown of historic Atlanta area communities.

Convenient Interstate-285 access puts Highwood Park residents just 10 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the popular entertainment and shoppping complex at Camp Creek Marketplace, or downtown Atlanta with all of it's opportunity and attractions.

Based on information from the Georgia MLS, today’s Market Snapshot of the Highwood Park Town Homes in East Point, GA real estate market shows that there are 13 town homes currently available for purchase, with an average list price of just under $42K. The majority of the inventory falls in the mid to high $30Ks range. The highest prices property currently for sale is a three-bedroom unit offered at $74,900. The lowest is an investor or handy-man’s bargain at $30,000.

Atlanta area real estate investors have seen the wealth-building potential of owning property at Highwood Park. They’ve been swooping up these bargains for the past several years to refurbish and hold for equity gain in the future. Because of their convenient location, Highwood Park real estate purchases make excellent rental units.

Sold and Pending Sale Listings:

So if you are thinking of buying or selling a town home in Highwood Park, right now may be your best opportunity.

For more information on buying or selling a property like this featured Highwood Park 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath townhome with integral garage at 4411 Stone Gate way, call on the experts at the Best Atlanta Short Sales Team today.