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		<title>Landlords: Need to find a Good Tenant? – START HERE!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:02:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>M. Watson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Need to locate a good quality tenant for your house, condo, loft, townhome, or rental property? We can help! We specialize in locating, screening, and acquiring great tenants for homes all over the Atlanta area. Our services to landlords are designed to get your home on the market and rented…fast! With over 11 years experience [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/c2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-580" title="c2" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/c2-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>Need to locate a good quality tenant for your house, condo, loft, townhome, or rental property?</p>
<p>We can help!</p>
<p>We specialize in locating, screening, and acquiring great tenants for homes all over the Atlanta area. Our services to landlords are designed to get your home on the market and rented…fast!</p>
<p>With over 11 years experience in the Atlanta real estate market, we have helped hundreds of people with their real estate needs and can do the same for you.</p>
<p>If you have a home to lease, we have an extensive list of services to offer you. Our goal is to get your home advertised on the market in order to locate a tenant in as little time as possible.</p>
<p>Because we are so confident in our wonderful track record in acquiring good quality tenants, we <strong>guarantee</strong> <strong>to find you a tenant in 30 days or less</strong>, or we&#8217;ll cut our fees. Feel free to contact us anytime for details.</p>
<p>To get started or if you have questions, <a title="Contact" href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/contact"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">contact us</span> </a>today and let us put our proven methods to work for you!</p>
<p><strong><a title="Our Services and Fees: What We Offer" href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/archives/589">Our Services and Fees:  What We Offer</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a title="15 Reasons Why You Should Let Us Find Your Next Tenant" href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/archives/547">15 Great Reasons to Hire Us to Find Your Next Tenant</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a title="We Guarantee to Find You a Tenant in 30 Days or Less!" href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/archives/574">Our Guarantee! We&#8217;ll Find You a Tenant in 30 Days or Less!</a></strong></p>
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		<title>15 Reasons Why You Should Let Us Find Your Next Tenant</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>M. Watson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1.  2479 Peachtree Rd NE # 716 and #905 in Buckhead. Monthly Rent: $850 &#38; $1,350 Both Rented in less than 14 days!    &#160; &#160; &#160; 2.  3541 Chasefield Way in Marietta. Monthly Rent: $1,400 Rented in 18 days! &#160; &#160; &#160;   3.  7500 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Monthly Rent: $1,100 Rented in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-548" title="15Reasons1" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>1.  2479 Peachtree Rd NE # 716 and #905 in <strong>Buckhead</strong>.<br />
Monthly Rent: <strong>$850 </strong>&amp;<strong> $1,350<br />
Both Rented in less than 14 days!</strong>   </p>
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<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-549" title="15Reasons2" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons2-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>2.  3541 Chasefield Way in <strong>Marietta</strong>.<br />
Monthly Rent: <strong>$1,400<br />
</strong><strong>Rented in 18 days!</strong></p>
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<a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons3.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-550" title="15Reasons3" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons3-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>3.  7500 Roswell Road in <strong>Sandy Springs</strong>.<br />
Monthly Rent: <strong>$1,100<br />
</strong><strong>Rented in 21 days!</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons4.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-551" title="15Reasons4" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons4-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>4.  5902 Spalding Park Place in <strong>Norcross</strong>.<br />
Monthly Rent: <strong>$2,400<br />
</strong><strong>Rented in 17 days!</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons5.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-556" title="15Reasons5" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons5-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>5.  881 Memorial Drive in <strong>Downtown Atlanta</strong></p>
<p>Monthly Rent: <strong>$1,000</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rented in 11 days!</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons6.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-557" title="15Reasons6" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons6-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>6.  5519 Highland Preserve in <strong>Mableton</strong></p>
<p>Monthly Rent: <strong>$2,200</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rented in 22 days!</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons7.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-558" title="15Reasons7" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons7-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>7.  1893 Chamdun Place in <strong>Dunwoody</strong></p>
<p>Monthly Rent: <strong>$1,750</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rented in 25 days!</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons8.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-559" title="15Reasons8" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons8-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>8.  4000 Cooper Lake Rd in <strong>Smyrna</strong></p>
<p>Monthly Rent: <strong>$1,250</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rented in 5 days!</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons9.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-571" title="15Reasons9" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons9-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>9.  5200 Peachtree Rd in <strong>Buckhead</strong></p>
<p>Monthly Rent: <strong>$1,000</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rented in 16 days!</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons10.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-562" title="15Reasons10" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons10-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>10.  3383 Bridge Walk Dr in <strong>Lawrenceville</strong></p>
<p>Monthly Rent: <strong>$1,575</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rented in 13 days!</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons11.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-563" title="15Reasons11" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons11-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>11.  1198 Oglethorpe Ave in <strong>Brookhaven</strong></p>
<p>Monthly Rent: <strong>$1,800</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rented in 19 days!</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons12.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-564" title="15Reasons12" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons12-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>12.  1396 Benteen Park Drive in <strong>Downtown Atlanta</strong></p>
<p>Monthly Rent: <strong>$1,850</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rented in 9 days!</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons13.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-565" title="15Reasons13" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons13-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>13.  270 17<sup>th</sup> Street in <strong>Atlantic Station/ Downtown</strong></p>
<p>Monthly Rent: <strong>$3,500</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rented in 24 days!</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons14.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-566" title="15Reasons14" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons14-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>14.  2742 Harper Woods Drive in <strong>Marietta</strong></p>
<p>Monthly Rent: <strong>$1,600</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rented in 23 days!</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons15.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-567" title="15Reasons15" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/15Reasons15-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>15.  329 Crestview Circle in <strong>Roswell</strong></p>
<p>Monthly Rent: <strong>$1,100</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rented in 13 days!</strong></p>
<p>This is just a small sample of homes we rented in 2011.</p>
<p>We work with dozens of property owners each month. Let us put our wonderful track record to work for you in 2012.</p>
<p><a title="Contact" href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/contact">Contact us today </a>to discuss your options.</p>
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		<title>We Guarantee to Find You a Tenant in 30 Days or Less!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>M. Watson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are so confident in our ability to locate a responsible tenant for your property that we offer our 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee. The way it works is simple! After we place your home on the market for lease, we guarantee we&#8217;ll locate a tenant who is willing and ready to lease your home within [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/30dayguarantee.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-575" title="30dayguarantee" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/30dayguarantee.jpg" alt="" width="164" height="164" /></a>We are so confident in our ability to locate a responsible tenant for your property that we offer our <strong>30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee</strong>.</p>
<p>The way it works is simple!</p>
<p>After we place your home on the market for lease, we guarantee we&#8217;ll locate a tenant who is willing and ready to lease your home within 30 days or less. If we don&#8217;t, we&#8217;ll gladly take <strong>50% off</strong> our tenant procurement fee.</p>
<p>No other company in Atlanta offers a guarantee to find you a tenant.</p>
<p>Let us put our wonderful track record to work for you!</p>
<p><a title="Contact" href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/contact">Contact us today </a>for details!</p>
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		<title>Our Services and Fees: What We Offer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:38:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>M. Watson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a summary of our services and what we offer: NO FEES Up Front! We only get paid after we&#8217;ve found you a tenant. Unlike many of our competitors, we never charge you a fee to get started. We only collect our fee after we do all the following: Initial Preparation We review the current [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here&#8217;s a summary of our services and what we offer:</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/a18.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-590" title="a18" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/a18-300x231.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="231" /></a>NO FEES Up Front!</strong></p>
<p>We only get paid after we&#8217;ve found you a tenant. Unlike many of our competitors, we <strong>never </strong>charge you a fee to get started. We only collect our fee after we do all the following:</p>
<p><strong>Initial Preparation </strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>We review the current rental market conditions in your neighborhood.</strong> The Atlanta real estate market is constantly changing. Rental market conditions change as fast as the economy. This includes monthly rent prices. We&#8217;ll tell you how many other rental properties are on the market in your area, how much they&#8217;re asking, how much they&#8217;ve rented for in the past, and even give you an estimate on the length of time it should take to locate an applicant for your home. We&#8217;ll provide you with all the facts. You determine your asking rent price.</li>
<li><strong>If your property is currently occupied, we&#8217;ll co-ordinate our marketing to work smoothly with the move-out. </strong>We&#8217;ll make everything seamless as possible, allowing your current occupants to get moved out, get the home prepared for the next tenant, and have everything organized so that home spends as little time as possible without an occupant.</li>
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<p><strong>Prepare the Property Ready to Rent</strong></p>
<p>We&#8217;ll provide you with a list of things to do to get your property ready to rent. We&#8217;ll discuss important issues such as landlord insurance, home warranties, HOA requirements (if applicable), home maintenance, and so forth.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ll visit with you in person at the home, take photos to use for our advertising, and make sure everything is fully prepared to go on the market.</p>
<p><strong>We Begin Marketing Your Home</strong></p>
<p>You could spend thousands advertising your own property for maximum results, or you can tap into our proven marketing machine and locate a good tenant. We have a proven marketing and leasing strategy. We&#8217;ll market your home with the same intensity, no matter if your asking price is $700 or over $4,000 a month.</p>
<ul>
<li>Unlike most of our competitors, we market your home to the entire Atlanta Realtor community via the local MLS system. Many of our tenants come from other agents who will learn about your home this way, and in return, will bring a tenant.</li>
<li>Internet advertising and website exposure account for nearly 80% of our tenants. Renters don&#8217;t go to newspaper classifieds anymore when it&#8217;s time to find a home, they go online. We&#8217;ll place your home on dozens of the top real estate websites, both local and national. In addition, most of our properties find tenants simply by being placed on our very own website: AtlantaLifestyle.com, which currently gets <strong>over 5,000 visitors <span style="text-decoration: underline;">each week;</span></strong> all who are looking for rental homes. You&#8217;d spend thousands of dollars trying to duplicate the amount of exposure we can provide you.</li>
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<p><strong>We Handle All the Showings</strong></p>
<p>Only licensed real estate professionals will show your home. Our licensed agents show property seven days a week and are available at any time to help tenants find the perfect home. Our team of experienced leasing professionals are very mobile and often work from laptops, smart phones, and other portable devices, making them extremely tech-savvy when dealing with today&#8217;s technology driven consumer. Phone calls about your home are directly routed to professionals who are intimately familiar with your property and great at screening potential applicants.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/magnifying.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-591" title="magnifying" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/magnifying.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>We Screen All Applicants for You, But You Make All the Decisions</strong></p>
<p>As a landlord, nothing could be worse than renting your home to an unqualified tenant who won&#8217;t pay rent. Screening applicants is one of the most important functions we provide when you hire us. We&#8217;ll contact you as soon as we receive a rental application for your home. We&#8217;ll provide you with the most comprehensive screening services in the industry. On every application we recieve, we&#8217;ll pull credit reports, verify employment, check rental history, and conduct thorough background checks.</p>
<p>On every application, you&#8217;ll get a detailed report from us, helping you make the best decision on which applicant to approve. We&#8217;ll help you evaluate all applicants and show you how to best protect your interests, even if it means requesting a larger security deposit from a potential tenant. We&#8217;ll be there every step of the way to help you make a wise decision.</p>
<p>Since you&#8217;ll be managing the tenant, we feel you should be involved in the decision-making and the terms of the lease. We&#8217;ll get your authorization in writing and prepare the paperwork, just as you have approved it.</p>
<p><strong>Sign the Lease</strong></p>
<p>Once you choose a tenant, we&#8217;ll deal with all the final details such as negotiations, lease signing, security deposit submittal, move-in inspections, and collecting the first month&#8217;s rent. We&#8217;ll also provide any required exhibits, like lead-based paint disclosures, pet addendums, special stipulations, mold disclosures, and more.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feat1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-592" title="feat1" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feat1-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>You Get All the Signed Documents and Security Deposit</strong></p>
<p><strong>We keep the 1<sup>st</sup> Month&#8217;s Rent as Our Commission</strong></p>
<p>Yes our fees are comparable to our competition, but our results far exceed them. We guarantee to find a tenant for your home and we only get paid <strong>after</strong> we&#8217;ve extensively advertised your home, showed it to prospective tenants, screened all applicants, negotiated lease terms, and everything else listed above.</p>
<p>Why risk having your home sit empty for months, dealing with a real estate company who doesn&#8217;t have a clue how to get the job done! We realize homeowners have a mortgage payment due every 30 days, so our goal is to get your home rented quickly and only to qualified tenants.</p>
<p>Plus, we&#8217;ll save you thousands of dollars in advertising costs and potential liability, compared to you attempting to handle all these tasks on your own.</p>
<p><strong>Next Year: If the tenant renews the lease or later buys your property, you don&#8217;t owe us anything. </strong></p>
<p>To get started, <a title="Contact" href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/contact">contact us today </a>and let us put our proven methods to work for you!</p>
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		<title>What You Should Do Right Now if you Plan to Buy a Home in 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:26:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>M. Watson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you plan to buy a home in 2012, you&#8217;ll want to use the upcoming months to your advantage and get yourself in the best possible position. It’s time to take action! This is especially important nowadays since the real estate market is totally different these days, compared to years past, and is not as simple as you might think.  The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/a12.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-506" title="a12" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/a12-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>If you plan to buy a home in 2012, you&#8217;ll want to use the upcoming months to your advantage and get yourself in the best possible position. It’s time to take action!</p>
<p>This is especially important nowadays since the real estate market is totally different these days, compared to years past, and is not as simple as you might think. </p>
<p>The most important thing you can do to ensure you are in the best possible position is to start by taking the right steps NOW. Even if it takes a few months before you can qualify for a mortgage, it&#8217;s best to take the necessary steps now so you&#8217;ll be ready when the time comes.</p>
<p>We’ve prepared a list of the most important things you need to do right now if you intend to purchase a home in 2012. It’s totally free. There’s no obligation to buy anything. It&#8217;s just another way we strive to make a difference in the community. To receive your free report, just fill out the brief form below and we&#8217;ll email you a copy.</p>
<p>Good luck with your upcoming real estate plans. Let us know if we can assist you. We&#8217;ll be there with you every step of the way!</p>
<p>And if you know anyone looking to buy a home this year, do them a big favor and click below to share this with them.</p>
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		<title>The Atlanta Rental Market is Booming!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>M. Watson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Buy or Sell a Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[atlanta homes for rent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[atlanta rental properties]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In case you haven&#8217;t noticed, the Atlanta rental home market is booming. Apartment vacancies are at their lowest levels since 2001. Private-owned homes and condos, which used to sit on the market for months, are now able to quickly locate a new tenant within a few weeks, if not days. You&#8217;ve likely witnessed this if [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/c2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-520" title="c2" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/c2-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>In case you haven&#8217;t noticed, the Atlanta rental home market is booming. Apartment vacancies are at their lowest levels since 2001. Private-owned homes and condos, which used to sit on the market for months, are now able to quickly locate a new tenant within a few weeks, if not days. You&#8217;ve likely witnessed this if you&#8217;re calling around to multiple places, trying to find a new home, only to find that the beautiful property you saw on Craigslist has already been leased.</p>
<p>In the immediate metro area, 1,282 homes came on the market last month, being listed as rental homes by private homeowners and property management companies. 943 homes were leased. That&#8217;s over 70% of the inventory.</p>
<p>Because of the increased demand, most apartment complexes and landlords are raising prices and getting rid of move-in specials because they no longer need them in order to attract good tenants.</p>
<p>Due to the rise in foreclosures and the increased difficulty in getting approved for a mortgage rental property has been the star ofAtlanta&#8217;s real-estate market for over a year. When it comes time to move, people only have two options: either buy a home, or rent one. With less people qualifying for mortgage loans, and more people losing homes to foreclosure, this has created a huge demand for rental property in the Atlanta area.</p>
<p>Even with the increase in prices,Atlanta&#8217;s average rental rates are still well below the national average compared to other cities. New York City continues to have the highest average rent in the country, at $2,876 a month. </p>
<p>What does this mean for you in 2012:</p>
<ol>
<li>If you intend to rent a home in 2012, <strong>expect to pay more for the most desirable properties</strong> due to the increased demand. Property owners are less likely to be willing to negotiate a cheaper price for you when they have lots of people showing interest in a property.</li>
<li>Once you locate a home you like, <strong>be prepared to move forward with the application process as soon as possible</strong>. If you&#8217;re the type of person who procrastinates and needs several days to make a final decision, chances are it&#8217;ll be rented by someone else once you finally make up your mind. The best properties are usually the first to be rented.</li>
<li><strong>Have your paperwork together.</strong> Nearly all landlords and apartment complexes will ask to see copies of your most recent check stubs, proof of residence, and copies of photo ID&#8217;s. Don&#8217;t take a chance of losing the perfect home because you can&#8217;t find your proof of income or the phone number for your most recent landlord.</li>
<li><strong>Know what&#8217;s on your credit report.</strong> With the increase in demand for rental homes, landlords can afford to be more selective in choosing tenants. If several people submit an application on the same property, usually the one with the best credit, rental, and financial background will be the one approved. If you don&#8217;t have the best credit history, communicate that up front, and be honest about it. Not everyone is strict when it comes to credit, but if you don&#8217;t even take the time to ask, you risk losing the entire application fee. When in doubt, ask for the credit requirements up front.</li>
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		<title>Buckhead Area &#8211; 57 Homes For Rent</title>
		<link>http://atlantalifestyle.com/archives/111</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>M. Watson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homes for Rent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[atlanta homes for rent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[atlanta rentals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brookhaven]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buckhead]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Includes the areas of Peachtree Hills, Brookwood, Lindbergh, and Garden Hills and surrounding areas.  To view rental homes, click here!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/BuckheadSample.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-478" title="BuckheadSample" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/BuckheadSample.jpg" alt="" width="256" height="192" /></a>Includes the areas of Peachtree Hills, Brookwood, Lindbergh, and Garden Hills and surrounding areas. </p>
<p>To view rental homes, <strong><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/archives/155">click here!</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Downtown/ Midtown Area &#8211; 75 Homes For Rent</title>
		<link>http://atlantalifestyle.com/archives/114</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:12:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>M. Watson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homes for Rent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[atlanta homes for rent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[atlanta real estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[atlanta rentals]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[midtown]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Includes Atlantic Station, Grant Park, Virgina Highlands, Ansley Park, Home Park, Old 4th Ward, Poncey Highlands, Morningside, Cabbagetown, Inman Park and all downtown areas North of I-20. To view rental homes, click here!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DowntownSample.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-480" title="DowntownSample" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DowntownSample-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" /></a>Includes Atlantic Station, Grant Park, Virgina Highlands, Ansley Park, Home Park, Old 4th Ward, Poncey Highlands, Morningside, Cabbagetown, Inman Park and all downtown areas North of I-20.</p>
<p>To view rental homes, <strong><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/archives/155">click here!</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Sandy Springs/ Dunwoody Area &#8211; 42 Homes For Rent</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>M. Watson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homes for Rent]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Includes the areas outside I-285, bounded on West by Roswell Road, on North by Chattahoochee River, on East by Gwinnett County line and Peachtree Industrial Blvd. To view rental homes, click here!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/sspringssample.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-482" title="sspringssample" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/sspringssample.jpg" alt="" width="256" height="192" /></a>Includes the areas outside I-285, bounded on West by Roswell Road, on North by Chattahoochee River, on East by Gwinnett County line and Peachtree Industrial Blvd.</p>
<p>To view rental homes, <strong><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/archives/155">click here!</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Smyrna, Marietta, Cobb County &#8211; 80 Homes For Rent</title>
		<link>http://atlantalifestyle.com/archives/117</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:14:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>M. Watson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homes for Rent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[atlanta real estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[atlanta rentals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[austell]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cobb county homes for rent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[east cobb]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mableton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marietta]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[powder springs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[smyrna]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vinings]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Includes the areas of Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Marietta, Smyrna, Vinings, and also East Cobb.   To view rental homes, click here!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/cobbsample.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-484" title="cobbsample" src="http://atlantalifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/cobbsample.jpg" alt="" width="256" height="192" /></a>Includes the areas of Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Marietta, Smyrna, Vinings, and also East Cobb.  </p>
<p>To view rental homes, <strong><a href="http://atlantalifestyle.com/archives/155">click here!</a></strong></p>
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