Archive for November, 2008

Low Interest Rates Just In Time for THANKSgiving

I know people are  a) freaking out b) worrying c) have decided not to buy a home right now, but if you are able to buy and want to make it happen -without being risky at all…there are some great interest rates out there at the moment.  The 30 year fixed rates are at around [...]

More News About The Streets Of Buckhead

I was planning a post yesterday that would include some more renderings and even pictures (yes, pictures) of the Streets of Buckhead project. I’m still going to do that, but I also am going to include a few bits of information that hit yesterday regarding the project.

Three new retailers signed on to open up shop [...]

Buckhead Foreclosures

We’re going to talk, today, about condos and lofts in places like Peachtree Orleans, Park Regency, Ovation, and Realm. Do you know what that means boys and girls? We’re talking about foreclosures in Buckhead.
What used to be called Irbyville (see attached photo) and used as a stopping point for wealthy travelers in the early 1800’s [...]

Follow Us On Twitter

For those of you with absolutely nothing better to do who wish to delve a little deeper into the lives of both Ashley and I as we wander around looking at intown Atlanta real estate, you now can follow us on Twitter.
You’ll be able to get a small taste of the lighter side of our [...]

Downtown / Castleberry Hill Foreclosures

Since Knox wrote about foreclosures in Midtown yesterday, I thought I would follow up with foreclosures in the Downtown Atlanta area.  I think he is going to be writing on Buckhead foreclosures today as well.  So our readers will have plenty to read about over the weekend!  Knox also thinks we ought to do some [...]

Astoria At The Aramore Adds Restaurant

The mixed-use development Astoria at the Aramore, located between Midtown and Buckhead just announced the addition of a new restaurant. Pizza Fusion is now open and is the first LEED-certified restaurant in Georgia (which I am sure makes Ashley very, very happy).
Pizza Fusion leads a new niche market by combining an eclectic organic menu with [...]

Midtown Atlanta Foreclosures

General William Tecumseh Sherman of the Union Army is probably best known as a great military strategist and the leader of Union troops who captured the city of Atlanta in 1864. He spoke words that, believe it or not, are somewhat relevant to this post about Midtown foreclosures.
“War is the remedy our enemies have chosen, [...]

Its Smarta to Live Close To Marta, Part 4

We ended our tour last time at the Civic Center Station, because quite frankly, once you get to North Avenue on the North line of Marta, you are getting into the midst of condo and loft land.  In fact, you are surrounded by places to live eat and work or Eat, Pray, Love.  Did anyone [...]

Mandarin Oriental Hotel In Midtown

I wanted to follow up on Ashley’s post from Tuesday about the Mandarin Oriental Hotel for two reasons. The first is in response to eveyone e-mailing me asking for pictures renderings. You’ll find satisfaction to all you desire at the bottom of this post. The second reason I wanted to follow up is because official [...]

Streets Of Buckhead Add Tenants

I’ve been driving around Buckhead a lot over the past few days. It’s really hard to miss the gaping hole where so many of my favorite jaunts used to stand. Ben Carter Properties’ new mixed use development The Streets of Buckhead is going to completely change to look and feel of Buckhead. They recently announced [...]