Coweta Fayette Real Estate & Newnan Homes for sale blog by Richard Weisser of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers

Some Random thoughts about the current real estate market from Coweta County Georgia....

Street Scene in Newnan Georgia, Coweta CountyBetween the pollen and a spring cold, I'm a little bit miserable on this beautiful Sunday morning. But it's going to be a busy week so I have to get my thoughts in order.

The first quarter of 2009 in nearly expired. Wow, I can't believe that it flew by so quickly. It seems that the tide has turned, and that business is picking up in the area. This is good news, because there is a perception that once it has been established that we have "bottomed out." All heck will break loose as buyers scramble to take advantage of this amazing fact:

For the first time in history, you can purchase real estate at below the cost of substitution, at the lowest interest rates that have occurred in most people's lifetime, and you might even get a huge tax credit for doing so.

There is an opportunity to fix your housing cost for the next THIRTY years at such a remarkably low level that the ability to accumulate wealth through other investments will be available via the monthly savings.

As I write this, I wonder why anyone would be comfortably poised upon the proverbial fence. This is not a time for observation; it is a call to action.

And those that succumb to lethargy during these times will instead be relegated to the "I should have, would have, could have" legion of storytellers that will relate their tales of woe and missed opportunities to their grandchildren.

Now, you wouldn't want to look stupid in front of your grandkids, would you?

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Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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What is the reason that real estate tax credits are limited to first time homebuyers? It doesn't make any sense to me.

Federal Tax creit Illustration ...Southern MansionAt first glance, it seems like a wonderful idea, to provide an incentive for first time home buyers to get a refundable tax credit for purchasing a home. But what is the logic in applying this credit to first-time buyers only?

After all, first time home-buyers are the ones most likely to default on their loans. They have little or no experience with maintaining real estate or making adjustment for increased real estate taxes or hazard insurance.

Isn't this one of the problems that got us to where we are? The simple fact that someone can buy a home and put a wad of cash in their pocket is just another invitation to disaster.

If the government really want to open the real estate market, the credit should be allowed across the board, There are many sellers right now who might be able to sell their homes if they knew they could recover a potential net loss on the selling side with a credit on the purchase of their next home.

Think of the possible foreclosures that could be avoided, and how much activity would be stimulated in the resale market. When the bottom line is improved, many would be motivated to action.

So let's not repeat the mistakes of the past. Let's put this money where it will do some good ... with experienced homeowners that might just need a little subsidy to avoid a shortfall.

If this credit were applied across the board, I believe the market would recover in six months.

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of ERA United Realty and Coweta Fayette Real Estate of ERA United Realty Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com!

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Get the latest GA Foreclosure List Updated Daily! We Do HUD bids in Georgia! 770-827-6225

Inspiration comes in many sizes, shapes and colors.

White Dutch Iris by Richard WeisserPlumage wafts o'er blades of green
Frail feathers float on tufts unseen
To dance on breezy vernal streams
A pastel petaled font of dreams.
                                     (R Weisser)

Sometimes inspiration comes from simple things. A color, a fragrance, or even a taste can be the source of a great idea for a recipe, or a new product, or even a great literary work.

But inspiration without motivation falls short of invention. It is not enough to be inspired; action is required to set the wheels of creation in motion.

So when the Muses stir the soul, keep in mind that passivity is the damper of passion.

Dutch Iris by Richard WeisserDon't allow the opportunity to innovate to wither like a spring bloom. And always keep in mind that time is finite and unforgiving.

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All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Atlanta enjoys a special relationship with great cities around the world!

Atlanta hosted the 1996 Olympic GamesWhat does Atlanta have in common with great cities such as Rome, Sydney, Beijing, Berlin and Moscow? Of course, the answer to that question is that all of these illustrious cities hosted the Olympic Games.

And while that may seem trivial, the long term effects of the games are revitalization and prosperity for the Olympic cities. Atlanta is no exception to this phenomenon.

Since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the downtown area has thrived and grown and become a favorite destination for both tourists from around the world, and locals from the suburbs.

And reminders of the Olympics can be seen everywhere in the area, from dormitories at Georgia State and Georgia Tech (formerly the Olympic Village) to Turner Field (formerly Olympic Stadium) to Centennial Olympic Park.

Having the Olympic Games in Atlanta was a good thing, but the long term legacy of the event can only be described as extraordinary. The city was permanently transformed into a world class destination!

Olympic Rings and Cauldron

Atlanta Olympi Stadium

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All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Get the latest GA Foreclosure List Updated Daily! We Do HUD bids in Georgia! 770-827-6225

Sometimes it's not the big adversaries in life that you have to worry about...

Piranha by Richard WeisserSometimes it's the little ones! As an example, consider the difference between the ways that sharks and piranha attack their prey:

Unlike the large carnivorous shark which can suddenly strike at any time and inflict some serious damage with a single bite, the piranha travels in large schools, and when feeding, depends on sheer numbers to subdue their larger and stronger victim

Often, we take the proper precautions when we face an enemy of significant proportion. We prepare ourselves to face the potential shark attacks that we could encounter in everyday life.

However, often we let the little apparently insignificant gnawing issues slip past our guard. Before we know it, all of these small problems en masse can completely consume us.

How do you beat a school of piranhas? One at a time!

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All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Am I selfish because I won't let just anyone use my photos without permission?

Photo of Starr's mill by Richard WeisserI had an interesting comment by a regular reader on my post earlier today: Sometimes, it's best to see your own area through the eyes of a tourist. The reader noted that I watermarked all of my photos and had a lengthy copyright notice in the footer of the article.

He wrote the following:
"Great pictures Richard. . .just wondering why don't you want to share those beautiful pictures with others? You have your name all over them and your disclaimer at the bottom is almost telling me to be very careful or I may get charge for reading your post?

I know about copyrights but. . there is a balance there that some people in Active Rain are taking it to the extreme. I personally think that if anyone takes one of my pics. .they are paying me a compliment.
We are NOT PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS! 
Your pictures will not appear in the cover of Time Magazine suddenly. .trust me on this.
If you want to promote your city,  what better way than sharing your pictures with the world?
Sorry. .that is been bugging me for a few weeks now. . but it is just my opinion and if others want to take my comments too personal. .sorry~  That is not my intention."
Fernando Herboso Real Estate Maryland, DC and Virginia

Smoky Mountains by Richard WeisserFirst of all, I do not take it personally. Fernando has an opinion that is valid and well presented, and I respect it. I also appreciate his honesty and candor. And I appreciate all of his regular comments very much.

But I do control the use of my photos. I have spent countless hours and dollar honing and perfecting my craft, and I think that my photos reflect the investment, And while I do not allow the use of the photos themselves without permission, I have gladly shared photography tips and tricks and copyright info in my blog on more than one occasion::

How Much is a Good Photograph Worth? Protecting your Photos in an Internet World.

Why choose a digital SLR over a point and shoot camera?

Photographs and planer geometry. It's part of what it means to have an eye for a photo!

Art and Science. Sometimes, they can be merged into something beautiful!

More on permission and photography ... weighing the conflicting elements of civil rights!

The kind of things I used to do when I had a lot more time! I need more of it now!!! 

OK here's a simple tip ... your digital camera may be the fastest scanner in the world!

Photography is my refuge, far away from the maddening crowd!

Photos, Copyrights, Digital Rights ... A Photographer's Perspective 

Do you have enough memory storage? How to back up your photos on the cheap!

Is a picture really worth a thousand words? Apparently, not to everyone!

Why I am a Photo Freak!

The luck of the shot ... sometimes a photo just happens!

One of the coolest coincidences in my life ... it's eerie, don't you think?

Marked indelibly on a cookie box? Yes, it's another strange but true fact!

And will I make the front page of time magazine? I haven't yet. But my photos have been used in thousands of publications and products, and even as a backdrop for a speech by the President of the United States.

And so, I will enforce my digital rights? It is my hard work, and it is my decision on how the photographs will be used.

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of ERA United Realty and Coweta Fayette Real Estate of ERA United Realty Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com!

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Get the latest GA Foreclosure List Updated Daily! We Do HUD bids in Georgia! 770-827-6225

Sometimes, it's best to see your own area through the eyes of a tourist.

Georgia Aquarium by Richard WeisserI had out of town visitors at the house last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. And they wanted to see the local sights and to get out and have some fun!

So it was up to me to plan an itinerary of places to go go and things to do!

We started on Friday by heading to Warm Springs Georgia for lunch at the Bulloch House and after we were loaded with fried chicken and green tomatoes, we toured Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Little White House. We followed that with a trip to the spring itself, and then a visit to Dowdell's Know which was one of the late president's favorite picnic spots!

On Saturday we lunched at the famous Varsity Drive-in in Atlanta, followed by a trip to the Atlanta Zoo. After seeing all of the animals, we went to the Cyclorama to see the civil war museum in addition to the largest oil painting in the world! We finished Saturday off with a fine dinner at Frank's Fine Foods, right here in Coweta County!

The Little White House in Warm SpringsSunday morning took us back to downtown Atlanta, to visit the largest Aquarium in the world ...The Georgia Aquarium! While there, we toured the Titanic exhibit which has hundreds of artifacts recovered from under the sea. It was amazing. After the Aquarium, we spent the rest of the afternoon in Centennial Olympic Park, which was bustling with activity of a beautiful Spring Day.

Then it was off to Ru-Sans for sushi. The last thing we did was an auto tour of the beautiful antebellum homes in Newnan, where I work every day.

We all had a great time, and the truth is, I haven't really looked at where I live through the eyes of a tourist in a long time!

Atlanta is a great place to live, and there is plenty to do and see! We already have a long list of places to go and things to do next time!

And I can't wait!

View from Dowdells Knob

Animals in the Atlanta Zoo

The Cyclorama

Centenial Olympic Park.

Images, from top: Georgia Aquarium. The Little White house in Warm Springs. View from Dowdells Know in Roosevelt State Park. Animals in the Atlanta Zoo. The Cyclorama Building.

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All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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I took a few days "off" and now I have a lot of catching up to do!

Spring Blooms at the Atlanta Zoo by Richard WeisserOne of the advantages of working in real estate is that you get to set your own hours. It's also one of the curses of the profession, because you are essentially "on call" all of the time.

So when a real estate broker takes a few days off, there is a price to be paid. Because the work tasks of the last few days were not eliminated, but instead, deferred until a later date!

Which means that the next day or two will be crammed with a lot of "catch-up" work, such as contacting clients, checking brochure boxes, following up on leads and finishing paperwork that was hastily set aside prior to my hiatus.

So I guess I had more of a "rescheduling period" than a true vacation, but I don't fret over semantics. I had a blast!

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Getting the week off to a good start! Today I rest, but tomorrow it's back to work!

Spring blooms in Newnan GeorgiaIt's Sunday morning, and I'm looking forward to another busy week in the Newnan Georgia area. Real estate has been picking up lately due to both the seasonal cycle and also new incentives for buyers.

Spring is typically a good time to sell property. Pleasant weather and spring blooms enhance the desirability of nicely landscaped homes. Houses just look better this time of year, before the heat of summer begins to scorch the greenery.

Combined with tax incentives for first time buyers, there seems to be a lot more activity than the same period last year. The phones are ringing with questions from those that are contemplating a purchase.

So I'll enjoy another day off today with my family, but tomorrow, I will roll up my sleeves and get back to work!

I love my job, especially when I have plenty to do!

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All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Get the latest GA Foreclosure List Updated Daily! We Do HUD bids in Georgia! 770-827-6225

Another not so wordless weekend ...pand(a)monium! Photos of a Giant Panda eating.

Giant Panda Eating by Richard WeisserPandas are very popular these days.  Although the species is declining in the wild, zoos around the world are having some success with breeding programs.

These mostly docile creatures eat young green bamboo shoots, and sufficient habitat and food sources are being lost in their native China. As progress encroaches on their habitat ranges their numbers in the wild had been decreasing at a substantial rate.

However, awareness and conservation measures taken by the Chinese government seem to have stabilized the panda population in their native land.

Let's hope that the tide has turned for these beautiful animals, and that they will be with us for a long tine to come.

Giant Panda Eating bamboo by Richard Weisser

Panda Eating bamboo by Richard Weisser

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I'm enjoying some much needed time off, but it's not without guilt..

Richard is busy sign!I have the pleasure of having out-of-town company this weekend, so I'm actually in a non-work mode for the first time in many years.

It feels funny to not be at the office, or answering calls, or doing paperwork. I guess that I have developed a serious case of "tunnel vision" over that period.

I have to keep telling myself: "It's all right to let it go" and "there's nothing wrong with taking a few days off!"

Plus, I'm getting plenty of good blogging material for the upcoming week. Well, there I go again ... always thinking about work!

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All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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The best laid plans of mice and men...

747 in Flight by Richard WeisserI have been looking forward to this weekend for some time. Three of my brothers are visiting me, two from Hartford and one from Pittsburgh. The weekend got off to a rocky start last night, just minutes after picking up the Connecticut twosome at the airport!

We were chatting and catching up on the drive back to the house, when all of a sudden traffic stopped on I-85 South. Now, I have traveled the highways and byways of the Atlanta area for many years, and I know right away we were in trouble.

The traffic was not moving at all. Dead stop. It was nine o'clock P.M. Luckily, we live in a connected society, so we were able to get the bad news quickly. I-85 was closed due to an accident, and was not expected to reopen until after midnight.

There was no way out. We were trapped in a dark parking lot, with no alternative other than to sit on the highway with thousands of others who were in the same predicament.

And although our plans were set askew, the fact was that we did the same thing we would have done at the house...told stories, laughed, talked about old songs ... and had a grand old time.

All that was missing was food and drink, (and a bathroom) and the sense of being in control. When we finally got past the accident scene on the one lane that was opened, it was past one A.M!

So we'll be getting a late start today, but we're all together and all the matters.

Note: we were able to alert my brother driving in from Pittsburgh about the closing, and were able to guide him around the traffic. He would have arrived two hours after us, instead, he beat us by that amount of time!

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of ERA United Realty and Coweta Fayette Real Estate of ERA United Realty Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com!

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Get the latest GA Foreclosure List Updated Daily! We Do HUD bids in Georgia! 770-827-6225

Another not so wordless weekday ... a photo essay ...all the colors of the spectrum!

Color of the Rainbow by Richard WeisserThis post is about color. Some photographic subjects lend themselves well to color. It tickles the optic nerve and explodes into your brain.

Color is both a delineator and a separator. It defines attitude and the aura of the shot.

Sometimes I take photos of color (which are different than color photos) just for the sake of it ... with no binder to any sort of reality.

Here are some examples of color shots that I really like!

Coolor in Wood by Richard Weisser

Hot Sauce by Richard Weisser

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Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com!

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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The days are supposed to be longer, so why am I running out of time?

West Point Lake lot for sale by Richard Weisser 770-827-6225They say that the days are getting longer, but I am not exactly sure what that means. It seems that my hours are full from dawn to dusk, and I don't have a minute to spare.

My morning was filled with my web activities, and taking care of some financial issues that needed attention. And according to some of the letters, they needed my IMMEDIATE attention.

Even my noontime meal was "work" today, as we had a lunch and learn class about short sales, and were educated by a local attorney as we munched sandwiches and ate brownies. I spent a good portion of the afternoon catching up on paperwork and returning phone calls. It's drudgery, but it has to be done.

I finished the day with a trip to photograph a lake lot that I just listed last weekend, and since this was the first day it didn't rain since the listing was signed, I took advantage of the clear skies for some marketing photos.

The round trip took about four hours, and I made it back to the house by eight P.M. Then it's back to the web for my evening listing maintenance and blogging activities.

It's been a long day, and I'm tired. And I'm looking forward to a well-deserved night of sleep!

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All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
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There are those that prey on other's misfortunes. And there are those that truly want to help!

Preying on the weak, a turkey buzzard by Richard WeisserIt's a natural survival instinct. Preying on the weak is part of the process of natural selection, allowing the species to improve its genetic heritage.

But in our enlightened times, is it appropriate to seek out those that are suffering and to attempt to take advantage of the situation?

During tough economic periods, some will that seek to profit by tickling the ears of those in trouble and making pie in the sky promises that are rarely accurate and even less rarely delivered.

Now, I am not talking about hard working professionals that use truthful and legal means to help mitigate problematic situations. Rather, I speak of those that operate in the fringe and grey areas, playing the odds that one in ten of their schemes will be successful, and to heck with the nine failures.

We need to do what we can to help those that are suffering, but we need to do it with honesty and professionalism. It's best not to offer false hope, but rather, to present an opportunity for limited damage control.

When compassion overrides opportunism, it results in satisfaction and appreciation.

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of ERA United Realty and Coweta Fayette Real Estate of ERA United Realty Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser 770-827-6225.
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All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Random thoughts on a dreary Monday morning, taxes, full moons, and equinoxes.

Full Moon by Richard WeisserFirst of all, there is no central theme to this article. I am having a little problem with focus and daylight is burning so I decided to bring a few facts to your attention.

  1. Today is income tax day for corporations. If you have a corporation, your annual tax return for 2008 is due today.
  2. Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day. Now, I have never understood all of the fuss, but I'm not Irish do that may have a lot to do with it. I'll try to avoid wearing green, though, because I like getting pinched!
  3. At 11:44 UTC on Friday, the path of the sun will fall directly above the equator, and the Vernal Equinox will occur. That translates into equal hours of daylight and darkness everywhere on earth!
  4. The first full moon after the vernal equinox is Thursday April 9th, which is both Passover and Holy Thursday this year by coincidence.
  5. Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, thus, April 12th!

Well, that's my stream of consciousness thoughts for today; I hope that you found them interesting. Thanks for reading!

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of ERA United Realty and Coweta Fayette Real Estate of ERA United Realty Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com!

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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I love Sunday evenings, and I look forward the week ahead!

Sunset by Richard WeisserSunday evenings have always been a special time for me. I like to take a few hours to both reflect on the past seven days, and to spend some time preparing for the upcoming work week.

I also might finish up some weekend projects, or do some previously neglected paperwork. But regardless of what I do, the pace is relaxed and easy, and I will leisurely perform the tasks at hand.

I already know how the day will end, snoozing in my recliner with a cat snuggled on my lap. The television provides white noise in the background as we drop off into deep slumber.

Now bring on the week, I'm ready for anything

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of ERA United Realty and Coweta Fayette Real Estate of ERA United Realty Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser 770-827-6225.
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All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Another not so wordless weekend photo essay ...old general stores along the way!

Old general store in Glenn Georgia photo by Richard WeisserEvery community had one. A small independent general merchandise store where you could purchase anything from hardware to a dozen eggs.

In addition, the local post office was often located inside, along with a few chairs for just sitting, having a cold soda, and chatting about local events.

And if by chance the store didn't stock the merchandise you needed, it could be ordered from one of the plethora of catalogs and delivered by mail in a few days. Other than church, there was mo other place in the community that was so centrally significant to small town life.

Here's a collection of some of the old buildings as they now appear in the twenty-first century. Although they are slowly deteriorating, they still serve as a reminder to a much simpler time!

Old store in Lowell Georgia by Richard Weisser

Old Store near Carrollton Georgia by Richard Weisser

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All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Small towns, art deco, and the whims of fashion ... and preserving the past!

Art Deco in Hogansville Georgia by Richard WeisserBack in the late 1920's, a new architectural fad was spreading like wildfire across the land. Art deco was the haute couture of builders seeking clean lines and a "modern" contemporary look.

And while the Empire State Building in New York City is one of the finest examples and the largest monument to the craze, the genre was not limited to big cities and high budgets. It endures today in small towns across America.

The photo is part of the old Rialto Theatre n Hogansville Georgia. Hogansville is a small town even today, a mill village that still depends on agriculture and textiles for survival.

But the old Rialto, now refurbished as City Hall, stands proud and tall on the well preserved main street through the historic downtown district.

So even though styles change, there are classics that endure forever, bolstered by those that seek to preserve an important part of our architectural history! Thanks to their efforts, the works of the past serve today as living museums.

And that's a good thing!

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of ERA United Realty and Coweta Fayette Real Estate of ERA United Realty Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com!

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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I've got a busy day ahead of me, and I'm going to love every minute of it!

Airplane Landing by Richard WeisserThere's something to be said about having a lot to do. When you're busy, you day is laid out in front of you in little segments, like individual programs that must play out on their own, each with it's own conclusion.

The first to do item in my day is always to write my morning post. On busier days like today, it takes a little effort but I feel that it's a worthy endeavor that merits some of my precious time every day.

I have my schedule in my head. One day, I need to start writing things down or use technology to assist me with my planning, but for now, I am still able to move from act to act from memory, with only the occasional forgetfulness.

But once I get out the door the race is on and the day will fly by. Hours will become minutes as I work frantically to achieve all that I have planned. I will complete all of my tasks on time, for one must make hay while the sun shines.

So it's time to get going, and get busy. It's going to be a hectic frenzy of a day, and I love every minute of it!

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of ERA United Realty and Coweta Fayette Real Estate of ERA United Realty Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com!

All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Coweta Fayette Real Estate Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers, Newnan Georgia. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2003-2009. Richard Weisser REOS, E-Pro. licensed Auctioneer. 770-827-6225.
Learn more about Coweta County and Fayette County Georgia Real Estate, and to search the entire Georgia MLS for free with no registration required visit CowetaFayetteRealEstate.com! Photos of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Get the latest GA Foreclosure List Updated Daily! We Do HUD bids in Georgia! 770-827-6225