Those curious as to whether professional sports teams truly have economic benefits on the city can find out at the ULI Atlanta panel discussion on Tuesday, November 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the 755 Club at Turner Field. The event, which is titled "The Economic Impact of Pro-Sports on Real Estate and How to Leverage Development around Sports Venues," will[...]
Outdoor living has become a huge selling point for developers and builders. As homeowners seek ways to connect to nature and each other in an effort to roll back the clock to simpler times, several Atlanta area communities offer outdoor fireplaces where homeowners gather to make smores, roast hotdogs or watch the stars. A firepit at Sharp Residential's Parkstone in Forsyth[...]
Atlantans love their pets. A big back yard or fenced area for the beloved dog is often a major consideration in purchasing a home. Many Atlanta developers and builders have taken the happiness of the family pet into consideration and offer dog parks, walking trails and other dog friendly amenities in new home communities. The newly launched Atlanta Petz magazine recently[...]
Through the collaboration of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, numerous new home builders and allied organizations, the Get Home Atlanta! campaign is informing consumers on the facts about why now is a great time to buy a home in Atlanta. One of the top 10 reasons why now is a great time to buy a home in Atlanta is the[...]
Gen X wants walk-in closets and a high-tech kitchen. Julie Janovsky's article on HouzingZone will give you all the details. Gen X, now age 30 - 42, spends more of their income on their first home that previous generations. Additionally they spend a lot of time and money on remodeling too. Specifics on what Gen X seeks: open floor plans light[...]
Tired of dealing with Atlanta's traffic problems? Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) invites you to help shape the future of metro Atlanta's transportation systems. ARC has developed a draft of short- and long-term plans to improve mobility and requests the public's views and comments now through August 23, 2007. The draft is called "Envision6" and will be considered for adoption by[...]
Check out Brock Built City Neighborhood's new In-Town Tom/Commuting Charlie campaign on the Brock Built web site! This is too true! You might be a Commuting Charlie if you have to wake up at 6:00 just to get to work by 8:00. You might be an In-Town Tom if you sleep in until 7:15 and get to work by 8:00. Poor Commuting[...]
The gathering to celebrate and honor Judi Lovall will be on Wednesday, June 27 starting around 6 p.m. This will be held at her home 9881 Carrington Lane, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022.[...]
REL Properties, Inc. will have the official groundbreaking of Hall County's largest master-planned community, Mundy Mill on Tuesday, June 19 at the Mundy Mill Event Tent at Noon. The 604 acre mixed-use community will have a total of 1,148 homes upon completion ranging in price from the $170,000s to $300,000s. The community will also include 578 townhomes, 460 apartments and[...]