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                                                                                                                                            November 24, 2009
The Inside Scoop on the People & Places that Shape Atlanta Real Estate
The Godfather Speaks
Bruce Wilson
The famous Bruce Wilson of Wilson, Hull & Neal

The Rooster popped in to visit the legendary Bruce Wilson at the Wilson, Hull & Neal office last week to get the godfather of real estate's view of the Atlanta market.

At 76 years old and with more than 50 years of experience, Bruce Wilson believes that many young brokers in Atlanta lack the necessary motivation to succeed in this market. 

"There's a great opportunity out there for the young brokers," he said, "but it will take a great deal of elbow grease.  We all need to remember that sometimes we need 7-day work weeks and 10-hour days to make things better, faster". After all, according to Bruce, "a stable, flat-line economy would not be very exciting anyway." 

With a community grounded by an airport that's 30% larger than the next biggest in the nation, and approximately 100,000 people per year moving into our city, perhaps we should recognize our unique position in the market with a little more defense, encouragement and enthusiasm.  "Atlanta is the best city in the country," Bruce said.

When the Rooster asked what makes him stand out from the CRE crowd and what gives him the successful edge, he simply offered, "I don't play golf and I don't hunt.  Everyone therefore wonders how the hell I do it.  But I have a house on the beach and five grandkids to enjoy.  Who needs more motivation than that?".
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Land Ho!
Wells Fargo
Left to right: John Pulicare of MFS Investment Management, Jim Hobbs of Atlanta Land Group, Josh Watt of Wells Fargo Advisors, David Chalmers of Atlanta Land Group, Randall Loggins  of Wells Fargo Advisors and Robert Armstrong  of Atlanta Land Group.

The "land"scape in 2009 has pitched and rolled - no surprises in this real estate sector as other market segments feel the pinch.  In the spirit of developing new relationships and sowing quick germinating seeds, Wells Fargo Advisors - Kenna/Watt Group provided a lunch and learn session at Atlanta Land Group last Tuesday.  Joseph (Jed) Kenna, along with Josh Watt and Randall Loggins all presented their take on the economy from a political perspective.

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Mr. Buckhead Joins the Cocktail Party
Mr. Buckhead
Left to right:  Ryan Sawyer of Colliers Spectrum Cauble, Lex Rickenbaker of Sealy & Co., Ole Krarup (aka "Mr. Buckhead") and Trey Barry of CB Richard Ellis.

CB Richard Ellis and Sealy & Company gathered for cocktails at the Wine Bar at St. Regis last Thursday evening.  The Rooster stopped in to catch up with CB's Pat Murphy and Trey Barry and their newest assignment with Sealy.  Ole Krarup, better known as the iconic "Mr. Buckhead" must have heard the Rooster was in the house.  He made a quick appearance at the party and gave the Rooster a wink and a big thumbs up.

St. Regis Cocktails
Left to right:  Kelly McGuire of Cushman & Wakefield, Dave Smith of Alan Joel Partners and Lisa Bosheardt of Cushman & Wakefield.

Pat Murphy and Trey Barry of CB represent Newmarket Business Park and Northwest Business Center for Sealy & Company. The two parks include 18 buildings which total just under a 1 million square feet of office and flex space in Marietta.

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Halfway Around the NAIOP Table
NAIOP Roundtable
Tony Wilbert of Wilbert News Strategies gives his take on social media at one of the round table discussions.

NAIOP's annual November half-day seminar combined excellent opportunities for networking and education last week.   Grubb & Ellis' chief economist gave his insight into the market and then the crowd split into office and industrial panels where several  of Atlanta's real estate leaders were peppered with questions.  The seminar finished with round table discussions including one on social media and real estate.  The Top Rooster and a former Rooster engaged in a lively discussion on the influence of Facebook, Twitter, and the fabulous Real Estate Rooster.

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Nothing Blue About Whiskey Blue
Circle of Trust Season Finale
Humberto Maio of D2H Contractors, Molly White of Tributary Realty, Keith Mack of Regent Partners, Toreya Shea of Sizemore Group.

The power happy hours of Atlanta commercial real estate have come to an end for 2009.  The Circle of Trust hosted their four-hour first season finale at Whiskey Blue atop the W in Buckhead last Thursday night.  With a turnout of almost 200, it was a total success to bring the series to an end.

In case you missed joining the Circle this year, they start back up in 2010 on January 21st at Ri Ra Irish Pub.  See you there next year!

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From the Rooster Family to Yours
Rooster Fans
Team Rooster clucks about the wonderful readers and fan base.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday, and as an homage to our cousins in the hot seat, we would like to share some wonderful vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes.  Cock-a-doodle-doo!

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