How much home can you get for $500,000 in Buckhead? If you’ve always lived in Atlanta and love Buckhead, or if you’re new to the city and are looking for a home, here’s a sampling of what you can get for $500,000 in Buckhead. Depending upon whether you want to be close to extraordinary shopping and exciting nightlife, or if you prefer a private, wooded neighborhood off the beaten path, there's a selection ... (Read more)
It’s easier than ever to see what homes in your neighborhood are worth or what they’re selling for. Whether you’re in the market for a new home or you just want to see the value of homes in your neighborhood (or any neighborhood), all you need to do is pull out your iPhone and snap a picture. A new iPhone app called HomeSnap* can give you an estimate of ... (Read more)
The west side of Atlanta is an even more fun, desirable place to live now that the Atlanta Food Truck Park and Market is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Located at 1850 Howell Mill Road in Atlanta, the park is convenient to Loring Heights, Underwood Hills, and Home Park. The park offers 15 rotating food trucks, a weekend farmers market, live music and an artist farm. ... (Read more)
The clock is ticking, and you have one more day to file your taxes. As you go through the not so fun process, look on the bright side. You can use your homeowner status to get tax benefits and credits that you couldn't get as a renter. If you're unsure about how to claim these benefits, be sure to ask your accountant or tax advisor for help. Here are some of the deductions and credits you qualify for: Mortgage Interest Deduction You can ... (Read more)
The arrival of April in Atlanta brings with it a slew of festivals. The wide variety means that there's something for everyone. Here are some of the more popular festivals this month, but you can find the full schedule of festivals here. Dogwood Festival Piedmont Park April 20th - 22nd Visit the website for more information. An Atlanta event for more than 75 years, this festival includes a variety of ... (Read more)
This is your last chance to let Atlanta Public School officials know what you think about the redistricting proposal. You can send your comments to apsredistricting@atlantapublicschools.us. After considering public comments, APS Superintendent Erroll B. Davis, Jr. plans to post a revised proposal on the APS website on Friday, March 30. He will then accept responses to his new plan, with a final recommendation to be made to the Atlanta School Board on April 9. The board ... (Read more)
We keep hearing about the new iPad 3 that will be available on March 16th. So, if you're one of the lucky ones to actually get your new iPad, you can easily search for homes online using some of the popular iPad applications. Browse homes for sale or see what's for sale in your neighborhood. You can even get information on homes for sale while you're driving around the neighborhood of your dreams. Here are a few of the most ... (Read more)
Not sure what to do with your old cell phones, laptops, batteries, and other electronics? Bring it all to the Spring Electronics Recycling Day on Saturday, March 17th. It will be held from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Decatur Public Works located at 2635 Talley Street, Decatur. Don't throw your electronics in the trash. Recycle them! For more details on what can be recycled, click here: http://www.decaturga.com/index.aspx?page=138
How much home does $200,000 buy in Atlanta? As a whole, Atlanta is still a buyer's market. Prices are down significantly from their 2007 highs, but things are changing, especially in the under-$200,000 in-town market. Inventory is down over 40% from the start of 2011 and, statistically, under $200,000 is no longer a buyer's market with only a six-month supply of listings. This rare, newer home is in one of Atlanta's older neighborhoods, and it features modern touches like granite countertops ... (Read more)
When the price is right and the house is nice, they are starting to go quickly. We listed this home in Grant Park last Wednesday and had an offer by the end of the weekend. When you see a good house, call us right away (404-419-3660) or it may be gone! http://www.richhomesatlanta.com/2012/02/updates-and-space-galore-in-grant-park/ 934 Park Avenue, Atlanta 30315 has so many ... (Read more)
