Call Cleve Atlanta Radio Show

In this segment, I am joined by Rosalyn Merrick, CEO of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity to talk about: -Why and when was Atlanta Habitat for Humanity started? -How many families are typically served each year? How has COVID affected this? -What responsibilities do the recipients have as participants in your program? -What is the biggest challenge of the organization? -How can our listeners support Habitat for Humanity?

In this segment, I have the Metro Atlanta Real Estate data for January 2022, something you should know about Metro Atlanta is Centennial Olympic Park, and answer a listener question asking, "We just can’t decide if now is the right time to list. Rates are up and there aren’t a lot of homes to choose from. We are concerned that we won’t find a home to move into and don’t want to be homeless."

In this segment, I have this week's Neighborhood Spotlight of Knollwood Lakes in Lawrenceville and answer a listener question asking, "How are the rankings for schools determined on Zillow? How do these rankings affect value?"

In this segment, I have some Fun Facts about the Month of February and answer a listener question asking, "We’ve been renting for years and are considering buying now but rates are up and prices of homes are still high. Is it worth it to jump into buying now? This will be our first home."

In this segment, I am joined by Rev. Melanie Conner of Rainbow Village to talk about: -When and Why was the program started? -How many families are served each year? Has COVID affected this? -What responsibilities do the residents of Rainbow Village have as participants in your program? -What is the biggest challenge of the organization? -How can our listeners support Rainbow Village?

In this segment, I talk about what's been going on in the Metro Atlanta Real Estate market for the last 7 days, something you should know about Metro Atlanta is the Fernbank Museum, 3D Theater & Forest, and answer a listener question asking, "We bought an old home and knew we would have issues with systems but never in our wildest dreams did we think we would need to replace the sewer line. Could this have been avoided? How?"

In this segment, I have our Neighborhood Spotlight of Cedar Creek in Lilburn, I discuss a Keeping Current Matters article asking the question 'Why is the Housing Supply Still So Low?', and answer a listener question asking, "I listened to your segment on transfer of titles and QUICK Claims came up. We are in the process of filing for a divorce and I am concerned that if I transfer title to my ex, how do I get off the mortgage? We do not plan to sell the home due to the kids and we are both on the loan."

In this segment, I discuss a RIS Media article talking about where iBuyers are headed and if they are here to stay and answer a listener question asking, "My parents passed away and left me a mobile home on their land in the country. I want to sell it but I am told I need to retire the title in order for a buyer to get a mortgage. What does this mean? The home is on a fixed foundation."

In this segment, I have the Metro Atlanta Real Estate Update for the last 7 days, something you should know about Metro Atlanta is The Fabulous Fox Theater, and answer a listener question asking, "Lots of homes sold in our neighborhood during 2021 and we’re thinking of putting our home on the market now. We’re concerned that with the talk of rates increasing and more homes coming on the market, we might miss the best opportunity right in front of us."

In this segment, I am joined by Michelle Martin, Senior Program Coordinator for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, to talk about: -How many patients and families were served during 2020? -Can you elaborate on the rankings compared to other Children’s Hospitals? -RE/MAX and Children’s Miracle Network have collaborated for many years. Can you highlight the major points of that partnership? Donations from various teams? -What’s new for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and how has COVID affected this?

Prakash Bhanshali, Owner/Operator, Master Tech of Heating, Air & Refrigeration joins the show to discuss: -Since many are working from home and there is greater toll on the HVAC systems, why and how should they be maintained to last as long as possible? -Why is it important to keep a steady temperature in the home during the summer and winter months? -What is the difference between a gas furnace and heat pump since many are installed (especially in basements) in the Atlanta area. -When I purchase my new systems from you, I upgraded a little from the standard model. It didn’t increase the cost much, but I’m curious as to whether you think upgrading is a worthy investment or not and why.

In this segment, I have the Metro Atlanta Real Estate Update for December and YTD, Here’s something you should know about Metro Atlanta; Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, and answer the listener question asking, "My garage is used for many things besides parking cars. My workshop is also in there. How important is the look of the garage to the sale of our home?"

In this segment, I have our Neighborhood Spotlight of Centennial Place in Woodstock, a RIS Media article with the headline 'December Marked Third Straight Month of Increased Housing Starts for Builders', and answer the listener question asking, "We’re considering a home that has what we’ve been told is Poppy Piping. Is this something we should be concerned about?"

In this segment, I talk about Fun National Days in the last three days of January, and answer the listener questions asking, "We are looking to buy our first home and we have heard the term “Your Loan has been Approved with Conditions”. What does that mean?", and, "We are trying to decide if it makes sense to sell to Opendoor, but we’re worried we’re selling for too little. How do we decide?"

In this segment, I have our neighborhood spotlight of Medlock Bridge in Johns Creek and answer a listener question asking, "Our inspector suggested we do a radon test during the home inspection. What exactly is radon and how can it affect me and my family?"

In this segment, I found an interesting article from RIS Media talking about how Americans Moved Less During First Year of Pandemic and answer a listener question asking, "Interest rates have gone up this week. I am concerned that my buying power has now dropped quite a bit. Based on the past 6 months or so, what is the prediction for mortgage rates, inventory?"

Joe O’Kelly from O’Kelley and Sorohan joins me to answer how is the title to real property transferred to another person or entity in the state of GA?, What is a chain of title?, How does title insurance work?, Why do lenders require borrowers to purchase title insurance?

In this segment, I talk have the Metro Atlanta Real Estate Update for the last 7 days, I talk about the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell, and answer a listener question asking, "So in all my years of selling Real Estate, I came across something very odd that I had never seen before in a home we were getting ready to list… there was no vent for the dryer to the outside. How could this be? Is this allowed? Is there an alternative?"

In this segment I have our Neighborhood Spotlight of Spring Ridge in Roswell and I answer the listener question, "We are preparing our home to sell in the New Year but money is an issue. What can we do to maximize our home’s best assets on a budget?"

In this segment I talk about how your roof impacts the interior of your home and answer a listener question asking, "I kept getting letters from what seemed to be legitimate companies offering to get me a copy of my deed after closing. Now I am out $85 as the attorney sent it to me a few weeks later! Can I get my money back?"