Atlanta Real Estate Blog

Buying in the Best School District

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 6:00pm. 715 Views, 0 Comments.

Two of the most common questions we get from families buying new homes are, “What’s the best school district for my kids?” or “We love this home, is it in a good school district?”

These can be very subjective questions as different parents value different elements of their children’s education. Fortunately, we have found two great websites to help parents answer these important questions for their own families.

The first website is www.greatschools.net and the second is www.schooldigger.com. Both sites allow you to see various rankings, test scores, parental reviews and lots of other helpful information.

We’ve also raised the bar for our own clients and created a School Search Function allowing you to find homes that meet your criteria within the…

Summerhill Home of the Day

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 at 1:46pm. 789 Views, 0 Comments.

Just 3 blocks from Atlanta’s very popular Grant Park and walking distance from Turner Field, is our Summerhill Home of the Day. A recent price reduction of $50,000 makes this 4 bedroom, 3 and half bath home a great value for in town living.

107 Glenn Street has gleaming hardwood floors, trey ceilings and a beautifully tiled bathroom. There is also a bonus room on the main and a 1 car garage with plenty of additional parking space, an uncommon bonus for many Grant Park homes.

It’s not every day you find a meticulously maintained home with so much space and location to offer. The owners have moved and are motivated to sell so please contact us if you would like to see this home.

Poncey Highland Home of the Day

Thursday, October 1st, 2009 at 5:35pm. 795 Views, 0 Comments.

Every now and then I walk into a home and know right away that this place is something special. 650 Bonaventure is certainly one of these homes and with every room I entered I was more and more convinced that someone special needs to own this home.

Built in 1910, our Poncey Highland Home of the Day was the original home of Atlanta’s Griffith School of Music. Absolutely beaming with character, this home is on the National Historic Register and is original down to the claw foot bathtubs and antique light switches.

Plate glass transoms and dark coffered ceiling beams bring you back to the early 1900’s when these features were functional and not just fashionable like so many homes today. And you can be sure this home has been impeccably cared for.

Two wide…

Piedmont Park Home of the Day

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 at 2:22pm. 429 Views, 0 Comments.

Imagine sitting on your own front porch looking across Piedmont Park with the Atlanta city skyline in the background. Well, look no further than today’s Home of the Day to make your fantasy a reality.

This spacious 1920’s brick bungalow has some of the best views and location that Atlanta has to offer. Inside is an esthetic blend of vintage elements and modern upgrades bringing the old world together with new.

Today’s home sits on a very large corner lot, located between 10th Street and Taft Avenue, offering a front row seat to all that is Midtown. And with 10 foot ceilings, separate office, dining room and den, there is an unusually large amount of living area available for in town living.

Home Of The Day In Collier Hills

Monday, August 24th, 2009 at 1:29pm. 507 Views, 0 Comments.

The Collier Hills area is a popular intown neighborhood with rich history. Residents favor this part of town because it’s convenient to both Midtown and Buckhead and offers easy access to the I-75, yet it feels like a friendly suburb with quaint homes.

Housing in Collier Hills offers a variety of options;  Our home of the day was built in 1940 and maintains the original charm of that era. 

Please call us for a viewing of this home or for any other of your real estate needs.

Johns Creek Home of the Day

Thursday, August 20th, 2009 at 2:00pm. 629 Views, 0 Comments.

Just one step into the foyer of 5690 Commons Lane and it’s clear this Home of the Day is anything but common. Every detail has been carefully considered including a custom kitchen, two separate stair cases, three fire places and much much more. A ¾ acre wooded lot complements well this sprawling 5,400 square feet work of art.

With 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half bathrooms, this is one of the largest floor plans in the neighborhood and is in immaculate condition. After a recent price reduction our Home of the Day is now listed well below market value and sure to sell quickly.

Commons Lane is located in the much sought after Seven Oaks community of Johns Creek. Excellent schools, private tennis courts and great neighbors are just a few of the reasons people…

Home Of The Day In Candler Park

Monday, August 17th, 2009 at 2:30pm. 452 Views, 0 Comments.

Candler Park is a family-friendly neighborhood with a focus on walking accessability to everything. The neighborhood is home to many talented people, great shops, bars and everything eclectic.

Our home of the day is a craftsman with 4BR and 3.5BA and all high end conveniences. It has recently been reduced and is a great value for the money.

Please call us for a viewing of this home or for any of your other real estate needs. 

New England Traditional is Kennesaw Home of the Day

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 at 4:13pm. 429 Views, 0 Comments.

Today’s Home of the Day is a custom built New England style traditional just minutes from historic down town Kennesaw. With beautifully refinished hardwoods, 2 brick fireplaces and a private deck facing your own wooded lot, 1773 Timberlake Road will soon make someone a cozy new home.

Pinetree Country Club, Kennesaw State University and McCollum Airport are just a short drive away though you would never know it on this quiet side street. This home also has a spacious unfinished basement that would bring the total living space to a generous 2,700 square feet. And all this for under $165,000 is a great deal for Cobb County.

Garden Hills Home Of The Day

Friday, August 7th, 2009 at 10:56am. 475 Views, 0 Comments.

 For intown living, Garden Hills has it all: winding streets lined with old trees, an imposing mix of early 20th century homes, pocket parks, landscaped traffic islands and a neighborhood pool/recreation center.  The oldest streets were given historic district status in 1987.

Our home of the day is on one of those streets - Rumson Road. This mediterranian style home was built in the 1920's but has been renovated & updated.

Please call or email us to view this home or any other listing in Garden Hills.

Buckhead Home Of The Day

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 at 8:27am. 537 Views, 0 Comments.

According to statistics, most of the homes on the older streets in Buckhead are traditional 2-story homes. But what makes this area interesting is the number of classic contemporary homes that have emerged over the past few years.

Our choice for home of the day is a dramatic custom home with great open space on nearly 1 acre of privacy.  A huge kitchen, 4Br & 4.5BA, a swimming pool & courtyard make this a rare opportunity to make your own statement.

Please call us for any and all of your real estate needs.