Home to many phenomenal educational institutions in and outside the metro area, Atlanta boasts fantastic neighborhoods for students wishing to remain Intown. A hot housing market mixed with a renowned culture and bustling economy, the capital of the Peach State attracts students and graduates from across the world. But entering the Atlanta homebuying and renting market can be overwhelming, especially[...]
Yet another national builder has entered the Atlanta market through the acquisition of an established private local home builder. Toll Brothers, Inc., (NYSE:TOL) , the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, has expanded into the Atlanta market through the acquisition of Sharp Residential. This was a cash $$$ purchase, that at the time we published was not yet disclosed. Sharp Residential[...]
Recent data from Metrostudy reveals the top Atlanta homebuilders. This list is different from the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Top 10 Atlanta Homebuilders, as it ranks builders by data as recorded in public records (Recorded Deeds). The Atlanta Business Chronicle rankings are based on surveys submitted by each individual homebuilder. So, if one major builder neglects to turn in the survey,[...]
Jim LaVallee and Joey Edwards are this week's guests on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. This lively show introduces our listeners to modern Atlanta homes, and discusses what might be “bugging” your home due to the mild winter. Jim LaVallee is the president of Epic Development. Jim is an Atlanta native who grew up around the real estate industry. Epic Development[...]
Dennis McConnell with McConnell Hickman and Custom Builders Atlanta joins us on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Dennis has been building homes since he was 12, this means he has been in the industry more than 50 years. Custom Builders Atlanta is a group of 13 local builders who have gotten together to create a purchasing and marketing co-op. They are[...]
Kelly Fink, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The Providence Group is this week's guest on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. An Atlanta native, Kelly has been in real estate and new homes since 1997. With homes priced from the $100,000s to the $400,000s, The Providence Group builds throughout the Metro Area in Gwinnett, Fulton, Forsyth, Cobb and South[...]
South City Kitchen Vinings is hosting a special four-course wine dinner on September 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meal will feature selections from Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington's oldest and most acclaimed winery. Anyone interested in fine dining should not miss this event. Below is a breakdown of the menu by course. Reception Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Blanc[...]
The Professional Builder 2011 Housing Giants report is out. We decided to take a peak to see if any Atlanta home builders are amongst the nation's 225 largest builders, and here is what we found. Of Atlanta's hometown builder operations, John Wieland Homes is ranked highest at number 42. Other Atlanta building companies who made this year's cut include Marietta based[...]
The Sales and Marketing Council (SMC), the largest and most viable council in the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for 2007/2008: Ro Preisinger, Coldwell Banker Residential Services: Chairman Cindy Huber, New South Publishing: Vice-Chairman Bob Kennedy, Richardson Housing Group: Secretary/Treasurer Jeff Anderson: Parliamentarian Sandy Andrew, AtlantaNewHomesDirectory.com: Membership Committee Ginny Bishop, Sharp[...]
After visiting the Sharp Residential clubhouse at Parkstone on Thursday, I realized that people in Atlanta can get lots of decorating ideas at the model homes in many different communities. Many of these are decorated by designers and people in the real estate industry who have an eye for design. The clubhouse at Parkstone is beautiful -- a large kitchen with[...]