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Buy a Foreclosure or Traditional Sale?

Posted on Jan 14th, 2012
Foreclosures use to be the choice of investors, that is prior to the housing crash. Today it seems everyone is looking for a foreclosure. However, a foreclosure may not be the best deal on the market. There are some inherent risk associated with the purchase of a foreclosure. Foreclosed properties have typically been vacant for some time and may have been left in less than satisfactory condition. Standard components such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliances are often found to be non-functional and/or non existent and  often the require more than a lipstick and band-aid make over. Utilities have been turned off and would typically...
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Driving a Nail in Spam

Posted on Dec 13th, 2011
Spam! This stuff drives me crazy! I get what seems to be several hundred emails a day that are nothing more than spam. It drives me loopie! Many places sell your email or pass it along to subsidiaries and viola you've got spam! Hamlin & Company, Inc. respects your privacy and does not sell or share your email with anyone outside H & C.  I have resisted using any form of spam blockers for many years due to the nature of our business (not wanting to prevent a new client form contacting us). However, the spam burden has become so great that I have had no other choice than to implement a filter. This was no small task as I had to spend...
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Happenings in Acworth This Weekend

Posted on Dec 1st, 2011
 Homes in Acworth Homes in Ford Dist. City of Acworth - Meet Santa and watch the lighting of the tree!  Santa will be  at the Depot in Downtown Acworth on Friday, December 2 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mayor Tommy Allegood  will read The Night Before Christmas. Watch the lighting of the Tree on Main Street. Have pictures made with Mr. & Mrs. Claus. You'll need to arrive early to schedule your picture. Scheduling starts at 5:15 with pictures begining at 6:45. Ford Elementary Jingle Jog Jingle Jog 5K/1K Family Fun Run is this Saturday, December 3rd. Registration will also be open the morning of the race. Homes in Acworth     ...
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Posted on Nov 25th, 2011
Well, we're here. The closing of another year approaches. Whether you're hustling about looking for that perfect gift, volunteering at local shelters, or donating services or products, many seem to overbook themselves this time of year. Remember to slow down, take a step back and remember what this time of year means to you. If you like Christmas lights there are several great places to view them. Callaway Gardens offers the Fantasy of Lights runs thru December 30 Stone Mountain Christmas runs thru January 1 Lights of Life University runs thru Dec 31 Magical Nights of Lights Lake Lanier Islands runs thru Dec 30   Merry...
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Harrison High School Homecoming Parade 2011

Posted on Oct 31st, 2011
The Harrison High School Homecoming Parade was held on October 28, 2011. The parade ran from Old Mountain Road up to Midway. The court, band, and clubs all passed out candy and toys to the crowd as they played down the parade route. It was a great turn out! Harrison played McEachern on Friday night. It was an action packed game with the final score of 31-14 McEachern. View Homes For Sale in the Harrison High District     .     Pictured above is the Sophmore Court. Below the Senior Court. View Homes For Sale in the Harrison High District  
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