CommunityProfiles

05/28/2020

Artisans of Atlanta

Artisans of Atlanta

Donna Davis interviews Matt Johnson of Artisans of Atlanta.

04/02/2020

This week on AM 920 The Answer Lou speaks with Alan Hallman, Mayor, City of Hapeville.

https://soundcloud.com/atlanta-community-profile/alan-hallman-mayor-city-of-hapeville

This week Lou speaks with Alan Hallman, Mayor, City of Hapeville.
The city is 2.5 square miles with a residential population of 7,000, but a daytime population of over 600,000.
The median price of residential detached property has increased from $159,00 to $223,000 or 40% over the last 5 years which is one of the highest increases experienced by any City in the metro area.
The City has multi- family properties that represent excellent investment opportunities. Contact Tim Young, City Manager, for information.
The City Profile:
Hapeville is located six miles south of Atlanta and is adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It is headquarters for Delta Airlines and Korean Air Cargo, and Porsche’s $100-million U.S. headquarters complete with Porsche experience driving track. The city is also home to the original Chick-fil-A Dwarf House and many hotels serving business travelers. Hapeville offers many attractions, including the new Academy Theatre. Residential neighborhoods feature a wide variety of homes,
from bungalows to Chicago style townhouses to lofts and condominiums. Business will benefit from their commercial Opportunity Zone offering the maximum tax advantages allowable by the state. The city government is focused on planning and has experienced significant revitalization. Hapeville is a designated Main Street City and has an historic downtown including a Historical Society Depot Museum, the Historic Christ Church and Carriage House, the Hoyt Smith Conference Center, and many downtown
storefronts. The city features a downtown park and a unique public art program, including murals and a flurry of painted butterflies. Hapeville’s Development Authority develops and promotes trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities.

03/27/2020

This week on AM 920 The Answer Lou speaks with Sam Bass, V. P. Sales and Marketing, Century Communities.
https://soundcloud.com/atlanta-community-profile/sam-bass-vice-president-of-sales-and-marketing-century-communities
Century Communities is the second largest home builder in Atlanta according to Smart Real Estate Data. They specialize in starter and fist step-up homes and also build in the higher price points such as $350,000 and up. Model homes are open and no appointment is necessary. Appointments are available as well.
Since 2002, they have been building on the vision of a home for every dream in sought-after metros from coast to coast—specializing in everything from single-family homes to townhomes, condos and flats across 17 states. They also offer a hands-on process—uniquely tailored to your needs and lifestyle—providing guidance on neighborhood amenities, smart home technologies, home loans and more. It’s all about delivering the quality home you’ve been dreaming of.
Discover all Georgia new homes by Century Communities. They have a stunning selection of communities located throughout Atlanta and its greater metro cities. Build your dream home with us in Acworth, Alpharetta, Braselton, Buford, Canton, Covington, Cumming, Dacula, Dallas, Decatur, Doraville, Fairburn, Flowery Branch, Grayson, Holly Springs, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Loganville, Marietta, McDonough, Riverdale, Snellville and Sugar Hill.
WWW.CenturyCommunities.com/Atlanta

03/20/2020

Atlanta CommunityProfiles Radio Show

This week Lou speaks with Steve Stroud, Executive Director Economic Development, Roswell Inc.
https://youtu.be/gkJ8H3nb0iU
Tune in on AM 920 The Answer for an updated profile of Roswell and its economic development goals and projects in the works. The population is 100,000, with an average household income of $131,615. The median price of detached homes in February was $410,000 up from $293,650 five years ago according to FMLS.85% of the City’s businesses have fewer than 20 employees. Recent news includes the New Southern Post project, an Historic Roswell Boutique Hotel with 85,000 square feet, The Roswell Village project, Roswell Innovation Center with an additional 100,000 square feet of class A office space and much more. The City has 2 million square feet of office space with half being Class A. The retail rent per square foot is $18.00 and $195 for purchase with 36,000 square feet under construction. Canton Street attracts 1.3. million visitors per year.

This week Lou speaks with Steve Stroud, Executive Director Economic Development, Roswell Inc. Get full show on AtlantaCommunityProfiles.com or https://soundc...

03/13/2020

Atlanta CommunityProfiles Radio Show

Tune in on AM 920 The Answer for the interview with Matthew A. Thomas, Economic Development Manager City of Alpharetta.
https://youtu.be/AoUByPZXMnw
Their nickname is Technology City of the South.
The daytime population of Alpharetta is 122,000 and the nighttime is 65,000 because of business opportunities. There are 25 million square feet of office space with just an 11-12% vacancy rate.
3.3 million additional square feet are planned. $97 million has been invested or is allocated in revitalizing North Point Mall including new multi-family and other residential housing. The City recognizes that connectivity including walking trails and restaurants is the key to site selection.
90% of their high school students graduate. Single family detached homes have gone up 76% since 2015 with the median value of $422,500, the median for the metro area is $264,288 having increased by 36% since 2015. Avalon is thriving and a big attraction to residents and businesses interested in relocating. They have a new economic development strategy underway.

Lou speaks with Matthew A. Thomas, Economic Development Manager City of Alpharetta. You can find this and other great shows on https://soundcloud.com/atlanta...

03/06/2020

This week Lou speaks with with Kali Boatright, President & CEO, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce . Tune in Saturday on AM 920 The Answer for the full interview.

https://soundcloud.com/atlanta-community-profile/kali-kirkham-boatright-president-ceo-greater-north-fulton-chamber-of-commerce

Business is Booming in North Fulton!
It is an exciting time to be part of the growth of the “Golden Corridor” and its six vibrant and distinct cities – Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. The Greater North Fulton Chamber is 1200 member businesses strong with a 47-year history of innovative leadership for our business community, and many of the successes in this region can directly be attributed to our work as the voice of business in North Fulton.
The mission of our Chamber is to be the catalyst for economic development, business growth and quality of life in North Fulton, with a Strategic Focus to:
1. Provide benefits and opportunities that enhance member value and engagement
2. Support the growth of the business community and the region’s economic expansion
3. Enable collaborative talent development that meets the needs of our workforce and economy
4. Influence and advocate for public policies that enhance the well-being of the region
5. Align and expand resources to support operational excellence and efficiency
New in 2020, as part of our dedication to aligning the talent pipeline with our North Fulton businesses, the Chamber is proud to offer NorthFultonJobs.com as the dedicated jobs site for North Fulton Businesses. We hope the entire region will benefit from this community benefit.
The Greater North Fulton Chamber is committed to our businesses and our communities, and we are blessed by exceptional volunteer leaders who work with our professional staff to drive success. I encourage you to join us by actively participating in the GNFCC and the community. The returns you will see on your investment will be transformational.
Kali Boatright
President & CEO
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
Connect. Build. Grow.

02/28/2020

Decks and More

Ask your questions in the comments.

We are live with Frank Pologruto, founder of Decks and More. Today he is discussing some of his award-winning projects. Ask your questions and we will answer them live!

02/26/2020

Atlanta CommunityProfiles Radio Show - Cobb

This week Lou speaks with Mike Boyce, Chairman, Cobb County Board of Commissioners. Tune in Saturday on AM 920 The Answer for the full interview.

https://youtu.be/Zn1Wjef4nRo

The county is in a great place now,” Cobb County Commission Chairman Mike Boyce recently said. “The growth of the tax digest has allowed us to address the problem of public safety retention and to give county employees additional benefits such as a parental leave policy, more paid vacation time, and increase their compensation. The county libraries and other recreational and cultural amenities are again fully operational.”

There are many reasons why businesses and residents feel Cobb County offers true value, Boyce says. Undoubtedly one major reason is that Cobb continues to have low taxes and he has fulfilled his commitment to a more open and transparent government. There’s a boom in the economic activity being experienced throughout the county fueled by increased development, most notably the successful relocation of the Atlanta Braves to the County. The County welcomed 18 new companies or expansions in 2019, representing $325 million in investment and nearly 3,000 new jobs. With two highly regarded K-12 school systems, Kennesaw State University, several campuses of Chattahoochee Technical College, and Life University, Cobb has an educational system poised to meet the needs of the workforce in the 21st century. CobbLinc transports more than 2.5 million passengers annually, roughly 70% to their places of employment. The revision of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan includes a possible mobility referendum in 2022 focused on modernizing elements of its transit and transportation networks.

Boyce believes one of the great strengths of the county can be attributed to the relationships it has nurtured and grown. Joint projects with its six cities and their mayors help make Cobb a better place to live. Equally important is the mutual respect the county has with all its elected county government officials and its partnerships with the business community. An example of this was the seamless coordination among the County, Cobb Chamber, the Galleria and Exhibit Hall Authority, the CID’s, and Cobb Tourism and Travel in their preparation for hosting Super Bowl events last winter. The Galleria Centre hosted the "Taste of the NFL," the only NFL-sanctioned event outside of Atlanta. The Battery Atlanta also hosted a series of Super Bowl-related events. The NFL booked rooms in 20 Cobb County hotels, representing over 8,000 room nights. McCollum International Airport seamlessly handled more than 800 flights that weekend and parked over 200 aircraft.

“We are entering a new decade and Cobb County has never been in a better place. We work hard for our residents, constantly trying to live up to our motto of “Expect the Best” and to continue to make Cobb a choice destination where people can safely work, live, play, and pursue their dreams.

This week Lou speaks with Mike Boyce, Chairman, Cobb County Board of Commissioners. Listen to this and other great shows on AtlantaCommunityProfiles.com or h...

02/21/2020

Atlanta CommunityProfiles Radio Show

Join us in an interview with Jeremy Crawford, President and CEO, The First Multiple Listing Service.
https://youtu.be/H8K2zEj7Xec
A discussion of what’s coming over the next few months to aid brokers and agents such as a full suite of Remine products, a new transaction management system, the HomeBeats platform, new Homesnap Pro Mobil app, a new online access to lockbox keys. A new revenue source for agents of apartments listings with a new Commercial Lease property type, new access to tax and credit data, throughout the state and Nation. Expanded date from market areas outside the state.
Consider taking the new 3-hour Remine class for CE credit.
Stay tuned for plenty of innovations and opportunities for brokers and agents in both residential and commercial to assist clients.

This week Lou speaks with Jeremy Crawford, President and CEO, The First Multiple Listing Service. Listen to this and other great shows on AtlantaCommunityPro...

02/14/2020

Tune in on AM 920 The Answer this Saturday as Lou discusses the Atlanta area real estate market. You can listen here on SoundCloud; https://soundcloud.com/atlanta-community-profile/lou-wieland-atlanta-community-profiles-february-13

• Atlanta is the third largest market in multifamily construction.

• Industrial property investment rose 35% in the 3rd quarter of 2019.

• We are adding jobs faster than the national average.

• Atlanta is producing 40,000 college graduates per year.

• Buckhead, Midtown and East Atlanta are experiencing a significant increase in Apartment move-ins since 2010.
• We are number 6 in Office Markets net absorption, and number 4 in Industrial Markets Net Absorption.

• Home prices up 4% last year.

The show is on AtlantaCommunityProfiles.com Each week we interview Community Leaders. Advertising is available for $25 per minute.

02/11/2020

Oneida Builders Inc

Oneida Builders Inc

We are live with Rocco Sinisgalli, owner of Oneida Builders. Ask your questions and we will answer them live!

02/06/2020

Atlanta CommunityProfiles Radio Show

Tune in on AM 920 The Answer for the interview with Trenton Turner, Market Analyst, CoStar Group, Atlanta Metro.
https://youtu.be/zPFdONnTp0Y
CoStar is the largest commercial real estate research company in the U.S. and U.K. providing market conditions to lenders, brokers, developers and others. They have over $1 Billion invested in research operations and conduct over 5.1 million data changes per day canvassing over 500,000 properties annually.
A discussion of the fundamental status of the Atlanta commercial real estate market. We discussed the 4 areas of Atlanta’s commercial real estate market- Retail, Multi Family, Industrial, and Investment. Atlanta is the 3rd largest city in America for multi- family construction after New York and Los Angeles. The forecast for 2020 remains positive.

This week Lou speaks with Trenton Turner, Market Analyst, CoStar Group, Atlanta Metro. Listen to this and other great shows on AtlantaCommunityProfiles.com o...

01/31/2020

Atlanta CommunityProfiles Radio Show

Saturday Lou speaks with Corey Deal, Executive Officer, The Greater Atlanta Home Builder Association. The 2020 Atlanta Parade of Homes is discussed. Topics include new vs resale, possible shortage of housing, affordability, costs of land, labor, materials, trends in construction, workforce housing, opportunities and challenges and much more.
https://youtu.be/r6iwt1soaFY

This week, Lou speaks with Corey Deal, Executive Officer, The Greater Atlanta Home Builder Association. Tune in for this and other great shows at AtlantaComm...

01/24/2020

Atlanta CommunityProfiles Radio Show

This week Lou speaks with Jenea Kennedy 2020 President, Cobb County Association of Realtors Realtor, BHHS Georgia Properties.
https://youtu.be/VymgeHsDdy0
The Association has 2200 Realtor and Affiliate members serving the metro area and this is the 3rd largest Realtor Association in the state of Georgia.
Join in for a discussion of sales, prices, inventory, a forecast, failed listings, first time homebuyers, the luxury home market, listing price vs sold price, investment in real estate, preparing your home for listing, how to select an agent, the various cities in Cobb County, and much more.

This week Lou speaks with Jenea Kennedy 2020 President, Cobb County Association of Realtors Realtor, BHHS Georgia Properties. Get full show on AtlantaCommuni...

01/17/2020

Atlanta CommunityProfiles Radio Show

This Saturday on AM 920 The Answer or go to Atlanta CommunityProfiles on SoundCloud as Lou speaks with Mitchell Palm, President, Smart Real Estate Data.
https://youtu.be/AYj1A4gpDwI
Tune in for a report on the residential housing market.
The report includes information such as:
• New Construction Permits are down 11 of past 12 months
• Resale Prices continue to rise and 2019 easily marks an all-time high.
• Resale Inventory is up for 16 consecutive months

This week Lou speaks with Mitchell Palm, President, Smart Real Estate Data. Get the full show at AtlantaCommunityProfiles.com or on https://soundcloud.com/at...

01/10/2020

Jeremy Crawford, President and Chief Executive Officer at FMLS, Pt. 2

Tune in on AM 920 The Answer for Part 2 of the interview with Jeremy Crawford, President and CEO, First Multiple Listing Service and Lou. Part 1 introduced Jeremy and discussed some new FMLS platforms for brokers and agents. That interview is on Atlantacommunityprofiles.com, https://atlantacommunityprofiles.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=12059cd33fd5a7aa0fb5df6e8&id=d2cae25d65&e=fac0c9f88f and FMLS.com.
This week we discuss the launch of FMLS’s New Commercial Property Type Offering, how commercial agents are using FMLS provided statewide property tax records, a brand new FMLS exclusive appraiser program with reduced fees and expansion on residential lease listings increasing commission opportunities for agents.

Join Lou Wieland each week as he profiles communities around metro Atlanta. Looking to move? Lou gives families and businesses the information they need to determine where to locate.