Cobb County residents can have input on 2011 school budget
By DinaG | April 4, 2010
The Cobb County school district is facing a potential $137 million financial shortfall due to state funding cuts and declining property tax collections. The school board must consider drastic cuts to reduce expenses. They are seeking input and suggestions from Cobb County residents (aka “stakeholders”).
If you want to have your say, and you live in Cobb County, visit and fill out thier online survey. All surveys must be submitted by April 19th, 2010. This is a great way to be heard!
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Twitter Weekly Updates From MHH for 2010-02-28
By admin | February 28, 2010
- Is it time to paint YOUR house? http://bit.ly/2ZBJ2t #
- RT @SteveMcAuliffe: Sarah Yaussi @BigBuilder: What Will You Do Differently in the Next Housing Cycle? http://bit.ly/9WMecC #
- RT @ATLCheap: Whole World Improv: Last "Pay What You Can" Night + $5 Off Tickets http://bit.ly/9YwjqP #atlcheap LOVE this place.n need a fix #
- and woila (sp?) – Luke just showed up with the pizza. survey says? Good online experience! you go Dominos! #awesome #
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Is it Time to Paint My House?
By DinaG | February 24, 2010
I don’t know about you, but I can’t remember all of the seasonal home maintenance items on my long-range “to do” list. (Tip: you can check the MHH HomeCare list here for reminders!) I was talking with a neighbor the other day who is planning to get 
estimates to have the exterior of her home painted. It got me thinking…is it time to paint MY house? I checked in with our VP of Operations and here are his suggestions:
“Exterior caulking should be checked every year. Exterior painting can truly depend on what direction your home faces – i.e. south-facing homes usually need painting before north-facing homes. With that said, 4-5 years is a general timeframe.”
After hearing this, I walked the perimeter of my home and did find some caulking that needs to be addressed. And since my home faces due South, the front does appear to have faded some compared to the back. So, i’ll be joining in with my neighbor on the paint estimates.
Are you thinking about choosing a different exterior color for your home? Before you get out the paint swatches, make SURE you check your HOA covenants first. Many communities have rules about what color your home can be, or that you need to get HOA approval before you change the exterior paint color. Once you have to go-ahead, how do you know what color might look good on your home? Well, the best option is to consult a designer. If that isn’t an option, there are some neat tools “out there” that you can do some “visualization” on your own with the help of your computer and photo of your house. I found this article on About.com that has several FREE computer applications to help you visualize a different paint color on your house. Pretty cool!
Bottom line? If it you bought your home new and it has been 4-5 years since you even thought about the outside of you home, you might want to have an expert come and check things out. At the VERY least, there’s probably some caulking that needs to be done….
Dina Gundersen
MHH Team Member
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Twitter Weekly Updates From MHH for 2010-02-07
By admin | February 7, 2010
- Finally here and joining the conversation! #arefchat #
- There is new construction in a Providence Group SF community near me in Smyrna. Good for them. #arefchat #
- My city now has a service to alert you to emergencies, weather issues and the like. http://bit.ly/EchOb – pretty cool! #
- i know we have looked at a lot of finished lots up in Forsyth for future projects. hope it all comes to pass! #arefchat #
- At the GAR conference? Got a tech question? go see @bnix and @realtorbrent at the #RETSO booth! #
- ***AMBER ALERT – Mabelton, GA near 6-Flags – 4yr old boy -Wht Suburban http://bit.ly/c6dgZB RT PLZ RT @HelloNorthGA: #
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Twitter Weekly Updates From MHH for 2010-01-17
By admin | January 17, 2010
- Outgoing GAHBA prez, steve king: survival ain't sexy, but u gotta do it #
- Sntr J. Iaskson about to speak to GA HBA. should be very interesting. #
- Standing O for him when he took the podium. great to see. #
- there will not be an exstention of the exstention – Sen Isakson #
- Special kudos to David Ellis – of HBA from Sen Isakson. well deserved. #
- We CAN restore the greatness in america. -Sen Isakson #
- Sen Isakson to install Les Stumpff as new GAHBA president. #
- 2010 HBA goals – diversity, govt affairs, bonds w/housing institute. better communication #
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