Archive for March, 2008

Twelve - The Sky’s the Limit

The Novare Group has outdone itself. Maybe I am just giddy because I went into a great unit on the 23rd floor of Twelve at Centennial Park, but who cares. It is grand. I will be honest and tell you that I am not a big fan of another one of [...]

What are Short Sales?

Lately, I have noticed a lot more “short sales” happening in the condo/housing market in Atlanta, and wanted to learn more about them, so I started doing a lot of research. I have found a couple of good articles for buyers about short sales and the pros and cons that can occur with one. [...]

Where Am I #7?

Okay, folks. I am trying to get a bit harder since you people are way too good at this. Also, if you have already won, I say you can’t win again for a while. (I haven’t made up that time line yet.) But, if you would like to e-mail me your [...]

Get a Deal in Oakhurst (Decatur)

Decatur, a little city that is hopping distance to downtown Atlanta (15-20 minutes on surface streets) includes a community/neighborhood called Oakhurst. Oakhurst has fabulous schools, great trees, walking streets, and a wonderful neighborhood feel. You don’t see many townhomes in Oakurst, but I know of some called Oakhurst Commons (and they have [...]

Phipps Tower Set To Rise In Buckhead

A 20-story office tower is set to move forward and further change Buckhead’s skyline. This $175 million project, called Phipps Tower, will sit on 3 acres across from the Ritz-Carlton on the Buckhead Loop.
The developers have decided to follow the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System on this project.

Congratulations Oakland Park!

I wrote about Oakland Park a few months back, but wanted to update you on the award the development has received. Oakland Park is now a certified green project. The development recently celebrated the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification.
Oakland Park is the first multi-family project in Atlanta to receive [...]

Foreclosures in Buckhead (zipcode 30305)

There are 14 foreclosures/corporate owned condos and lofts in the 30305 zipcode. This zipcode of course includes Buckhead (along with sections of Pharr Road and East Paces Ferry.) Starting at a mere $72,621 (I love that figure), you can buy a 1/1 condo at 430 Lindbergh. The highest price listed is a 2/2 [...]

Where Am I #6?

If you know Atlanta, you know what I am looking at. But to win a $10 gift certificate to the world famous Vortex Bar and Grill, I want you to name both cross streets and what I am looking at as I stopped my car to take this picture. (And yes, I [...]

Included in Your New Condo is the….

kitchen sink!   I love this picture on a listing in Midtown!  What a nice (”imported”) sink it is…