Atlanta Real Estate Blog

49 Percent Discount on Atlanta Homes

Monday, May 4th, 2009 at 2:47pm. 355 Views, 0 Comments.

So we’ve all heard it’s a buyer’s market right now. But what does that mean and why do we care? The short answer is it means houses are selling at significant discounts and the reason you and I should care is that it might be decades before we see these kinds of prices and interest rates again.

Don’t just take my word for it though. Take a look at the numbers and let them speak for themselves. According to US Government statistics, the state of Georgia saw an average annual appreciation of 8.7% for single family homes from 1980-2006. In other words, you could buy an average $100,000 home one year and sell it the next for $108,700 (statistically speaking).

Sounds like a pretty good deal to be a seller. Well the last three years have told a different…

Home Of The Day In Marietta

Monday, April 27th, 2009 at 10:04am. 474 Views, 0 Comments.

Did you know that nestled just north of Atlanta and just south of the North Georgia Mountains, is the City of Marietta, which offers visitors the charm of a small city along with a stimulating urban environment? Marietta has a beautiful and vibrant downtown square filled with restaurants, antique shops and the fun-filled Glover Park.  

In addition, a new lifestyle is emerging throughout the city of Marietta as new developments and redevelopments are booming. A wide variety of new homes and subdivisions are springing up. Our Home Of The Day is a short sale in Paces Farm Subdivision.

This incredible home has 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Too many amenities to list, this is truly a great deal.

Saint Regis Condominiums open in Atlanta

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 at 8:19am. 360 Views, 0 Comments.

The Saint Regis hotel has opened in Atlanta just last week. The St Regis is a well-known luxury hotel brand started by John Astor in New York City and now includes 14 properties around the world.

The Saint Regis Atlanta features 100 hotel rooms and the first Saint Regis Residences: 52 Saint Regis Condos with the ultimate in luxurious touches. Located at 100 W Peachtree Street in Buckhead, the St. Regis Condominiums feature private elevators, spacious and detailed interiors, and corner terraces with fireplaces.

Over 90% of the Saint Regis condos have already sold, with prices averaging well above $3 million, to get your ultimate luxury retreat at the Saint Regis Residences, Contact Ben Hirsh today to schedule your private tour of the palatial…

Home of The Day Buckhead Foreclosure

Thursday, April 16th, 2009 at 9:41am. 333 Views, 0 Comments.

Question, "How can I find a home for sale in the Bukhead area for under $1,000,000?"

The answer is to search foreclosures and up pops our home of the day on Andrews Drive, one of the prettiest, oldest and established streets in Buckhead.  This charming southern 2 story home has an inground pool and sits on a lovely lot.

No matter what you're looking to buy in real estate, Atlanta foreclosures are the best way to ensure you get a great deal and a good price on the property you want.  

Home Of The Day Sandy Springs Riverfront

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 at 8:42am. 322 Views, 0 Comments.

Living outside the city limits of atlanta can be truly rewarding. Not only are the majority of conveniences of city living available but the oasis of the Chattahoochee river is close at hand.

Our home of the day is a house in Sandy Springs that sits right along the river. It was built with the insight to maximize the view from all three levels.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have about this home or about any other of your real estate needs.   

How can I buy a home if I am outside of the United States?

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 at 7:11am. 315 Views, 0 Comments.

I'm interested in buying a home, but i'm currently out of the country. What do I need to do in order to buy a home in the Atlanta area?

1. We need to get you pre-approved for a mortgage and make sure that you are comfortable with the downpayment and the monthly payments. To get started, fill out the form HERE, I will have one of my trusted mortgage lenders contact you to finish the process (this is free and easy).

If you are paying cash, and do not need a mortgage, we will simply need a letter from your bank stating that you have sufficient cash to purchase a home.

If you are not a US citizen, do not have current income from inside the country, or you do not have a social security number, then there are other special considerations that need to be…

The Best Atlanta MLS Search?

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 at 7:27am. 319 Views, 0 Comments.

It is our goal to have the best MLS search in the Atlanta area. Below are some of the tools that we provide to our clients to aid them in their search for the perfect home: 

-Atlanta MLS Map Search, for a birds eye view and to zoom in on areas you know that you like.

-Search Atlanta Real Estate By Subdivision Name: Just type in the name of the subdivision that you want to see and select the city where it is located before hitting the "search" button.

-Search Atlanta Area Homes by School District: if you decide that you like a certain school district, then search here. You can search by Elementary, Middle, or High school

-Proximity Search: simply type in the address that you would like to search around and select the distance that you would like to…

Buckhead Home of the Day

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 at 2:12pm. 388 Views, 0 Comments.

Living in Buckhead has many advantages;  Buckhead has great schools,  it is close to great shopping, restaurants, midtown & downtown. And now it is even economically a smart move. Many of the homes for sale have had great price reductions and some are even headed toward foreclosure.

Our pick of the day is a lovely two story on Bohler Lane which has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. During the time this property has been on the market it has been reduced almost $50,000.

For more details on this property click on the link below:

Buckhead Home For Sale - Deal Of the Day

Atlanta Home Price Forecast

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 at 7:24am. 443 Views, 2 Comments.

Money Magazine recently came out with a study predicting what home prices in Atlanta will do over the next year or so....

Apparently they think that average home prices in the Atlanta area will drop another 2.4% over the next year, and that they will bottom out and begin to rise in the first quarter of next year.

What does this mean to you if you want to buy a home? I really would not let the "Average" home prices in Atlanta affect when I buy, but it does indicate that between now and the end of the year will be the "Sweet Spot"....the time when everyone looks back years from now and wishes they had....

If the price of a home that you want to purchase did drop by 2%, but interest rates rose from 4.75% to 6% (likely to happen) then you would have made a…

Do I need a broker to represent me when I buy a home in Atlanta?

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 at 4:31pm. 337 Views, 0 Comments.

Below is a recent question from a client, followed by my answer about being represented as a home buyer:

Question:

Mary: "So what is it that you do as my agent when I am buying a home, and how much will I have to pay you?"

Answer:

Great question! As your representative and real estate broker, it my legal duty to look out for your best interest. In addition, it is part of my job to help narrow down the available homes in Atlanta to the few that fit your criteria, and then use my market knowledge and years of experience to narrow the field still further to that one home that you will decide to pursue with an offer.

At this point in the transaction, I will do a market analysis of the home that has caught your eye and we will leverage that information to…