For hundreds of years prior to the beginning of the Town of Suwanee, a large Indian village flourished on both banks of Suwanee Creek. The village was initially settled by the Shawnee Indians about 3 miles southwest of the today’s downtown but by the early 1800’s, both Cherokee and Creek Indians had moved into the area. The name Suwanee is[...]
Remember how fun hunting for treasure was when you were little? Whether you were pretending to look for gold, jewels, lost artifacts or any other valuable, going on adventures never got old. But nowadays, it seems like all the adventuring is done on a computer in an imaginary, virtual world. If you're a parent who is looking for ways to[...]
Highlands at Booth's Farm is a low-maintenance community of condominium townhomes priced from the $160's. This Red Oak Construction community offers a great Cobb County location just five minutes from Marietta Square. We are currently offering a builder's special that's sure to excite potential buyers. The Montclair home on Lot #8 has been reduced from $159,900 to just $144,900. You can[...]
Even though the college football season has been over for quite some time, recent events involving the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) and the NCAA may get fans in Atlanta talking again. A recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle reveals that Atlanta may bid for a BCS Bowl in wake of the controversy surrounding the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz. Arizona[...]
If you've already bought one of the Augusta new homes from Keystone Homes this winter, you're probably excited about the thought of spring landscaping. But before you jump right in, it may be pertinent to look at this year's design trends. Eco-friendly landscaping is a popular choice not only because it helps the environment, but also because it helps your[...]
Have you ever looked at a billboard and wished it were at eye-level? Do you get tired of looking at the boring, traditional exterior of your home? If you've answered yes to both of these questions, mobile advertising company Adzookie may have just the solution you've been waiting for. In a recent blog post, the company announced that they are[...]
Brick homes have always been popular among homeowners. The appeal may have something to do with the third little pig who smartly built his home from brick instead of straw or sticks, preventing the big bad wolf from blowing it down. Maybe that fairy tale was so ingrained in the subconsciousness of America's youth that they forever associated brick with[...]
Many people in Atlanta and abroad might have an adverse reaction to the idea of hotels and fine dining, but this preconceived notion is exactly what many hotel restaurants are looking to wipe off the table this week. For those unaware, the first annual Hotel Restaurant Week (HRW) is underway. During this week-long event, diners can make a reservation at several hotels[...]
If you are still renting an apartment, house or condo in Atlanta, it is time to think about buying Atlanta real estate. Yes, I know, you have heard that before, but the time is now. According to a new report from Deutsche Bank, it is cheaper to buy a home in Atlanta than it is to rent! Atlanta makes the[...]
Wondering who is going to lead the Atlanta real estate recovery? According to a recent NAHB webinar produced in partnership with Builder magazine, it will be none other than Generation X. This is my demographic group, which is comprised of young families and adults ages 31 to 45. While Gen X isn't the largest buying demographic, it is the most[...]