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[...]
For the most current information on Homestead Exemption deadlines in Georgia, read our blog post for the 2010 Tax year - File Your 2010 Homestead Exemption. Did you purchase a new home in Atlanta last year? Then it is important that you file for a Homestead Exemption in your county. This can save you thousands of dollars in property taxes! Here[...]
More than 100,000 housing professionals are expected at the 2008 International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida. The largest residential home building and light commercial trade show in the world will be held at the Orange County Convention Center February 13 - 16, 2008. Billed as the single most important building industry event, attendees include new home and apartment builders, architects,[...]
Why all the buzz about “walkability?” “Pedestrian-friendly” communities are in high demand, and for good reason. Safe, comfortable places to walk improve our quality of life. PEDS, metro Atlanta’s pedestrian advocacy organization, provides this top-ten list of benefits. Less traffic congestion One-fourth of all car trips are less than a mile. Sidewalks and safe crossings enable you to reach destinations on[...]
Whether it is not having time to drive to the gym or the thought of someone seeing you in your workout attire, more and more homeowners are bringing the gym home. This seems to be a big trend among the 50 plus buyers. NAHB states that one-third of new home buyers rank a home exercise room as desirable. It ranks[...]
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[...]