When Heather Townsend and Stephen Davis started looking for a home, a convenient location was high on their list of "musts." "We particularly wanted to live near MARTA because we travel a lot and it's convenient to take the train to the airport," Townsend said. Lofts@5300, a loft condominium community located right across Peachtree Road from the Chamblee MARTA station, fit the[...]
For a great example of urban, loft living, take a tour of the fully-decorated model homes at the Lofts at 5300. One of the model homes showcases the popular Malone floorplan, which features 701 square feet of living space with one bedroom and one bathroom. This size condo is perfect for one person living single or a happy couple, and[...]
Last week, Forbes.com released their annual list "Best Cities for Singles," and while Atlanta may have fallen from the top position that we claimed last year, we are, once again, listed in the top ten. With a low cost of living and a steady job growth, Forbes put Atlanta at number six for the 2009 Best Cities for Singles. In order[...]
The successful Atlanta condo auction held at Cosmopolitan at Buckhead, which Atlanta Real Estate Forum has been covering from the beginning, is receiving national recognition from Multi-Housing News. By selling 43 unites in only two hours, the condo auction at Cosmopolitan is creating quite a stir in the housing market. However, many are wondering if the success of the auction[...]
Butler's Pantries are no longer just for homes with actual butlers. Typically located between the dining room and kitchen, a butler's pantry is a serving and storage room, generally for glassware and silver. In earlier times European butlers would actually sleep in the butler's pantry to keep a watchful eye over the family's silver. These days butler's pantries are making[...]
It's that time of the year again - The Historic West End Tour of Homes is this weekend, May 2 & May 3. The West End home tour promotes revitalization and home ownership of the neighborhood's historic homes and landmarks. The West End Historic District is located southwest of Downtown and is the oldest neighborhood in Atlanta, established in 1835.[...]
With the state of the current economy it is convenient to live in a community where you can live, work and play. Atlanta has several new home communities that offer such a convenience. The Astoria at The Aramore on Peachtree Road is located in the living room of Atlanta between Buckhead and Midtown. Residents of The Astoria are an elevator ride[...]
Whether enjoying a romantic picnic or a pick-up game of ultimate frisbee, a day at the park is a great way to spend time with family and friends while enjoying the great outdoors. Wouldn't it be nice if you lived close enough to a park that you could take advantage of a park's activities any day of the week? Here[...]
Last September, Forbes Magazine ranked the best cities for singles, and, for the first time ever, Atlanta came in at #1. Many different factors were analyzed to put us in this coveted top position, but one thing that put us over the top was our sizzling job growth. Atlanta is home to many Fortune 500 companies including Home Depot, UPS[...]
Pamper me! Our lives have become hectic. Atlanta homeowners are seeking ways to uncomplicate life and find time to enjoy quality time without worrying about picking up the dry cleaning, ordering dinner or scheduling tickets for a play. Concierge Services are offered at many of Atlanta's finest communities. Here is a sampling: Twenty-four hour concierge will be offered at Avignon at[...]