Many homeowners who sell in the current market are making less on their home than they anticipated. When it’s time to buy the next home, they don’t have as much for a down payment as they would have liked – or maybe even as much as they need. While it seems unfair that lenders would start requiring larger down payments when[...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj1aWKuQHbM&hl=en_US&fs=1] Atlanta Real Estate Forum publisher and Internet marketing expert, Carol Flammer talks to Susie Proffit of Atlanta's Best New Homes TV about how home buyers use the web to find their Atlanta new home. Statistics show that 85--percent of homebuyers shop online first. The web provides lots of places for busy people to save time when starting their new[...]
If you are in the market for a new Atlanta single-family home, chances are you are searching for something smaller in size than you would have if you had been looking a couple years ago. Builders have noticed. Statistics that were recently released by the Census Bureau showed nationwide that homes have dropped to an average of 2,438 square feet. This[...]
Are you a new college graduate? If so, Atlanta is just brimming with possibilities. Two studies released this year rank Atlanta as a top city for new grads due to low cost of living, job opportunities and the vibrant cultural and social scene. Atlanta's real estate market is highly affordable. If you're looking to rent an apartment in Atlanta, there are[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
With Spring just around the corner now is the time to enjoy outdoor living from your own home. Porches and loggias are a great way to spend time outdoors whether you are reading a book or spending time with family and friends. Here are some great Atlanta neighborhoods that feature homes that incorporate the best of outdoor living: Avignon at[...]