All Blog Entries by Ben Hirsh

Home Of The Day In Collier Hills

Monday, August 24th, 2009 at 1:29pm. 511 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.

Home Of The Day In Candler Park

Monday, August 17th, 2009 at 2:30pm. 459 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. 

Garden Hills Home Of The Day

Friday, August 7th, 2009 at 10:56am. 480 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. 543 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. 

Greystone at Vinings - Foreclosure Deal of the Year?

Thursday, July 16th, 2009 at 11:40am. 2746 Views, 0 Comments.

The current real estate market has yielded some amazing deals for my buyers at steep discounts to former prices. However, one of the most astonishing drops in value that I have seen is in a luxury condo building in Vinings called the Greystone at Vinings. This building is only a few years old, features a beautiful clubhouse, concierge, pool, wine cellar, and gym. The building is five stories tall with 59 large condos targeting a high-end buyer who needs plenty of space and a great location. It's competing development would be the luxury condos at One Vinings. The majority of the condos in the Greystone sold in 2007 at average pricing around $1.3 million......now you can get one of those same condos for between $200-$300k! Now, I am skeptical that…

Peachtree Hills Home of the Day

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 at 10:07am. 391 Views, 0 Comments.

One of Buckhead's coziest cottage neighborhoods is called Peachtree Hills which lies east of Peachtree Road.  Its eclectic, mostly craftsman homes are a kaleidoscope of color, with intimate gardens and innovative fences and walls. 

Our home of the day is a custom craftsman located on Shenandoah which has been reduced by 100k. It is a perfect example of the Peachtree Hills bungalow and offered at a great price.

Please call us with any of your real estate needs and we will be happy to help you search for your perfect neighborhood.

Atlanta Market Trends Reversing

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 at 1:34pm. 353 Views, 0 Comments.

A man named Andrew Lang once said: "He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts -- for support rather than for illumination." Although it is true that statistics can be misread or manipulated, they are also extremely helpful in determining market trends in the Atlanta real estate market. I study these numbers constantly so that I can better assist and advise my clients. Our market is changing and below is a summary of recent price trends for single-family homes in Fulton, Cobb, Dekalb, and Cherokee counties. This chart shows statistics for homes sold from May of this year. It shows that nearly 1800 homes sold for an average price of nearly $234,951.

Home Of The Day In Marietta

Monday, April 27th, 2009 at 10:04am. 471 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. 358 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.