Despite slowing residential sales, Alpharetta town home land is hitting the top of the market. Raw land prices have hit more than $750,000 per acre on Canton Street, the highest recorded residential raw land prices ever in Alpharetta.

Late last year, developers brought plans to Alpharetta requesting rezoning of several different town home projects. All the projects were requesting 10 units per acre and were approved with an array of conditions to make sure they were compatible with the area. After final approval was given and engineering was completed, at least three projects are now under development by three different companies. Units should be ready for sale by the first part of next year and are expected to range from $425,000 to $550,000, depending upon options and square footages.

The first developer out of the shoot is Camelot Signature Development. The Cobb County based company is building 55 units on the western portion of Canton Street from School Drive northward. A fountain, sculpture, small pocket park, pedestrian lighting and brick sidewalks will grace this development. Camelot Signature has a history of building senior oriented housing and the company expects that a large segment of their market will be the 55 and older crowd.

North of that point, Peachtree Residential will be building 39 units with a similar architectural style and amenities. Peachtree Residential hopes to continue their success that they’ve had on Marietta Street, with a product with high end finishes and larger units.

Across Canton Street, Dravins Development of Duluth is redeveloping the former Trailer Street site with the addition of 23 units. With the improvement and renaming of the street, Dravins hopes to create a sophisticated entrance look to the overall development with the improvement of the eastern portion of Canton Street from Church Street northward. Similar amenities, along with some common open space, and front and rear loaded town home units, will afford a wonderful living environment for future homeowners.

Brian Patton, CCIM, owner of Capital Realty Advisors LLC, has represented developers of the 78 of the 117 town home units approved on Canton Street. He can be reached at 770 634 4848 or by email at:

bpatton@ccim.net.

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I’ve been asking for some price quotes online from the dealership and i’ve noticed something. The prices seem WAY better then what they cost in person. For instance on edmunds this is what the total was WITH rebates :

Customer Cash Adjusted True Market Value $27,145+tax

From a online dealer the price is $26,999+tax

And another have the Sale Price as: $ 25,042 + tax

Also the rebates was – Online Discount: $ 3,948

Why are these rebates so good and why does it sound like such a good deal? I haven’t even trying to bargain or anything that was the first quote, I’am very confused.

PLEASE HELP!

By: OnlyBlackG

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Research has shown that many people are cutting their spending in order to save for the tough times ahead. With the price of gas still high enough for most of us to limit our driving time, many families simply can’t afford the latest gadgets. But that’s not all. A lot of families don’t even afford necessities such as routers or wireless adapters as they find them expensive. But what most people don’t realize is that most online retailers offer major discounts on most electronics on a daily basis in form of tech deals. Of course, if you miss these tech deals, you are going to have to pay the full listing price, and that will simply be too much for most families.

A lot of People have been taking advantage of tech deals for a while now but not enough people actually do it. The timing is very important when it comes to taking advantage of tech deals. For instance, buying a laptop around Christmas time could be much more affordable if you take advantage of the coupons offered by major laptop manufacturers such as Dell. Besides, sites such as Amazon and Buy.com, do offer daily and weekly discounts on numerous items but if you are not paying attention, there is a good chance that you will not get the chance to take advantage of them.

Here are a few ways that you can get your electronic needs without breaking your bank:

Newsletters: Most sites come with newsletters. Believe or not, online retailers know a lot of people are reluctant to spend money in these tough times, and that is why they constantly run promotions to make merchandise more affordable to consumers. You should set a secondary e-mail address aside for newsletters from major online retailers such as Buy.com or Amazon.

RSS Feeds: Dell, HP and eBay are famous for having RSS feeds available for every category. You should definitely sign up for RSS feeds so you can get the latest deals first.

Tech Bargain Sites: Tech deal sites are one of the best ways to find the latest items for sale. While the deal you are looking for may not be available through these sites, there is still a good chance that you will find good deals on your other needs. Check out Slick Deals for daily tech deals.

Weekly Ads: Shopping sites run multiple promotions every single week. But they don’t want to hide them. You should definitely check weekly ads to see if there is anything on sale.

Comparison Portals: Finally, you should check out shopping portals such as PriceGrabber and PriceWatch to see if you are getting the best price possible. In general, if you can verify that fact with these portals, there is a 95% chance that you are getting the absolute best price. I would especially recommend using these sites for expensive purchases such as HDTVs.

Paying the listing price on electronics can easily break your bank. But by taking advantage of the right promotions at the right time, you can take care of your electronics needs and save a significant amount of money in the process.

By: Panah C Rad

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Hello – are there any furniture sites that have good bargains? I’ve looked at overstock.com and smartbargains, but it seems like their “deals” are just sales on things that had huge markups to begin with. Is buying furniture online just not worth it because of the shipping cost?

I’m looking for a solid wood bookcase. Thanks in advance.

By: CZ

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Online Shopping replaces the traditional way of shopping in a large extent. People feel comfortable and see online shopping a more convenience and easy way of shopping. With the help of online shopping facility, people can buy everything from any part of the world and at reasonable prices too.

Almost all the merchants and manufacturers have developed e-commerce websites. Through these websites, they offer products/services online and also guide customers about how to shop in the best way. Marketers use many tactics in order to attract customers. For getting success in online businesses, marketers use following strategies;

Develop a unique online brand (website) and position it in the best way Use advertising strategy in order to promote their website. Try to make websites more interactive and easy to use – accessible Use social media marketing tools – Facebook, Twitter, My Space and etc Do sales promotions – offer coupons, discounts and deals

Online shopping is today’s need. You can save much of your time and even money too by shopping online. There are many online shopping communities available that guide you and facilitate in your shopping. You can get help from these shopping communities. Other ways that you can use in order to sharpen your shopping skills are as;

First of all make buying decisions before shopping. Search for the products/services you plan to buy in many online stores rather than one. Use price comparison facilities – compare the prices offered by multiple merchants Try to get the latest product reviews in order to know what other users say about the particular product/service you plan to buy. Search for coupons and discounts if available on the products/services you plan to buy.

Online shopping has many benefits. It saves your much of time and also provide the opportunities of getting know how about international brands and products. With the help of online shopping, you can compare the offerings provided by local organizations with the global brands. You can able to get better products and services from any part of the world. Some online merchants expand their network throughout the world and offer services and shipping facilities in the entire world. You can easily get the information about shipping facilities and transaction means from the merchant website.

You can easily compare the prices of thousands of products offered by different merchants by using price comparison facility. Online price comparison is the most important tool of online shopping and facilitates your shopping.

By putting little efforts as mentioned above, you can sharpen your shopping skills and save some of extra money too.

By: Faheem Shahzad

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Are there any products that you shop online for, or look for the better bargain?

Since having my baby, I’ve found that I look online for bargains on diapers and the expensive formula he has to be on.

So what are some products you typically look at to buy online or compare to prices in a regular store?

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Lmao …. You are a silly buggar.

By: St Stella of Artois

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The Hollister company, also referred to as HCO, is a subsidiary of the world famous brand Abercrombie & Fitch. The main idea behind launching this new brand was to cater to the teenage market by providing it with ultra trendy and ultra casual clothing that is in keeping with the latest fashion. It has been extremely popular right from its very inception, and the store chain grew and grew within a very short time. Today, not only the brand, but Hollister outlet stores as well, can be found across America.

Here, it is quite important to point out that the Abercrombie & Fitch have a very interesting way of marketing all their sub-brands and they did the same with Hollister: they marketed it with a pseudo-history. The parent company firmly believes that this not only gives their other brands more depth, but attracts many new customers as well who can associate with the set story. The story is quite interesting and is about a young adventurous man, against the backdrop of passion, love and affinity for the sea. This story is intertwined with their apparel and their stores and regular stores where surfing is always the main theme.

Each piece of merchandise also has the date 1922 stated on the label which is when the fictional history states that the brand was founded. In fact, today hundreds of their stores across the USA have video walls where a live feed from Surf City, California is regularly shown to promote and enhance the entire surfing theme.

Another great thing about this particular brand is that their products are, for the most part, reasonably priced and to make a good deal better, the brand is available in hundreds of outlet stores where you can browse and buy the previous season’s stock at very low prices. All their products tend to be so smart and casual at the same time that it never really seems to matter if you’re buying last season’s stuff; it can easily blend in with whatever is the latest style. Plus, even if you go to a party wearing their T-shirt that is 3-4 years old, nobody will give it a second glance, except perhaps an admiring one, because it will never look old. Whatever Hollister you’re wearing, it will always be in because the vintage look it markets has and always will be a popular one.

By: Chutipawn Mahapawnprajak

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Retail Management Schools, colleges, and universities prepare students for professional employment in the retail sales industry. Retail management requires making important decisions several times daily regarding pricing and promotions, staffing, and much more.

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Retail management programs offer focused training and education that will help graduates obtain employment in areas such as sales, design, fashion, foods, beverages, and many others. Students acquire skills and expertise that can be applied to purchasing, promotions, marketing, and advertising. Retail management studies often emphasize areas of the retail sales industry that include store management, operations management, industry strategies, merchandising, and organizational leadership.

Bachelor degrees in retail management can net entry-level positions of $30,000 to $50,000, depending upon the level at which one is hired. Specializations and master degrees will further enhance career prospects. Highest earnings result from selling “big-ticket” items, such as cars, electronic equipment, furniture, and jewelry. Big ticket items often require a thorough understanding of the product, ability to communicate, and excellent powers of persuasion.

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By: Michael Bustamante

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If you are needing to buy a Nintendo ds lite this Christmas, then consider the economic benefits that come your way if you buy from a large online auction site.

There are 4 great reasons why you should consider looking for the best deals on a Nintendo ds lite online as opposed to going down to your local shopping mall and trudging from retail store to retail store.

1). Online auction sites like eBay have a larger variety of Nintendo ds lite consoles available for purchase than any brick and mortar store can ever hope to have.

2). Whereas most retail stores are totally inflexible when it comes to price, the auction format allows buyers to determine the price they are willing to pay.

3) Auctions being what they are, the prices for identical Nintendo ds lite consoles can vary quite significantly, thus creating the possibility of picking up a great bargain.

4) A multitude of new Nintendo ds lite consoles are listed every day which means that if you don’t find what you are looking for on any particular day, you can go back tomorrow and find a whole new bunch of listings, and all of them for sale by keen sellers.

And the added bonus – the cherry on the top – is that you can have all this without having to venture outside your home or office, which is a great time and money saving factor in itself. So buy smart this Christmas and enjoy the benefits of not only a more relaxed shopping experience, but also the satisfaction of having secured a really great gift at a bargain price.

By: Keith Perrett

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