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 […]

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 […]

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.
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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Warning!!! This post and the accompanying video have nothing to do with Atlanta real estate or any loft or condo project in Atlanta. However, the humor is relentless and there are a few scenes at the rooftop pool of the MidCity Lofts.
This viral video from a couple of guys on Georgia Tech’s campus might not […]

I just came across this Douglas Sams article in the ABC regarding the rumor about the first 15 floors of the Bank of America Plaza going luxury hotel.
At Thursday morning’s Midtown Alliance meeting at Bank of America Plaza in Atlanta, BentleyForbes Group Inc. President and CEO David Cobb said he wanted to put all rumors […]

The mixed-use development at the corner of 17th Street and Peachtree Road named 1400 Peachtree was supposed to be started in early 2008. But, the developers purchased a neighboring tract of land and have now announced that they are beginning the design phase of the new 1400 Peachtree.
This phase could take up to 16 months […]