Top Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio Shows of 2018

By Carol Morgan January 6, 2019 0 Comment

It’s a wrap and 2018 was a great year for Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Thanks to our show sponsor, Jackson EMC, we were able to feature a mix of the who’s who in Atlanta real estate along with all the fun things to do in Atlanta. Reflecting on the year was fun to see what you, our listeners, enjoyed learning more about. Here are the top shows for the year, you might just want to click to listen again!

Quarry Yards, Atlanta’s Next Big Mixed-Use Development. Bryan Heller, senior vice president with CBRE and Jimmy Barry, partner with Urban Creek Partners discuss plans for Atlanta’s newest large-scale development, Quarry Yards. Quarry Yards, expected to break ground in 2019, will be a new urban, mixed-use greenspace development on the west side of Atlanta. The first phase of the 70-acre development will be the home of 575,000 square feet of corporate office space, 850 apartments, a permitted 300-key hotel and 75,000 square fett of retail, restaurants and more. Urban Creek Partners and ex-Atlanta Brave Mark Teixiera acquired the property over 10 years ago before the recession and have been waiting ever since for the market to turn.
MarketNsight Makes Housing Predictions for 2018 Market. Always in demand, John Hunt with MarketNsight and ViaSearch predicts the biggest challenge for the new home market in 2018 will be building product for a price that is affordable to homebuyers in a place they want to buy.
What is the Electric Bill for a 5,000 Square Foot Right Choice Home? Vallus Energy Consulting Reveals. On average, Right Choice homes are 20 to 30 percent more efficient on heating and cooling costs than standard homes. CEO of Vallus Energy Consulting, Will Moyers, reveals how much one customer in Gainesville, GA saved on his energy bills with a Right Choice home, and why Right Choice home homeowners should call Vallus Energy Consulting any time they receive a surprise electric bill.
The Massive Rails-To-Trails Atlanta Beltline Project Ties the City Together. Atlanta BeltLine Communications and Media Manager Jenny Odom discusses how four abandoned railroad corridors looping through Atlanta are key to tying the city together and providing affordable housing. She shares the details of the $5 billion project that has already won residents’ hearts and the future development planned for the popular Atlanta BeltLine.
Stanley Martin Homes Ventures into Atlanta Real Estate. Terry Russell, Regional President with Stanley Martin Homes, joins co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick to acquaint listeners with Stanley Martin and discuss ongoing developments. An icon of the Atlanta residential real estate industry, Russell shared how FrontDoor Communities became Stanley Martin Homes and all of their new communities and projects.
Partnerships Pay Off for Affordable Housing – ANDP and GoAtl. Two amazing organizations are working together to make a big difference in affordable housing in Atlanta. Mark Crosswell, Managing Director for Social Impact Strategy at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and Ashani O’Mard, Senior Director of Capital Development at the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership discuss how their partnerships are helping the people of Atlanta and scaling up the region to help others.
Cablik Enterprises Redefines Innovation in Home Building. Alan Cablik, president of Cablik Enterprises shares how they create modern dwellings, “period-correct” homes and custom homes. The company understands the importance of keeping an eye on the market, which is always changing, and being prepared to reinvent itself when it does change.
KW Brightstar Teams Up for Success with Atlanta’s Builders. Pauline Miller, President and Sara Joseph, Vice President of KW BRIGHTSTAR discuss the importance of the partnership between builders and marketing teams. Builders in Atlanta are experts at putting together the perfect product, but new home sales and marketing teams like KW BRIGHTSTAR know how to deliver the perfect product to homebuyers.
Get More in a New Atlanta Home with Beazer Homes. Always a favorite guest on the show, Stephen Haines discusses what separates Beazer Homes from other home builders in Atlanta. Beazer Homes, with a history dating back to the 1600s, focuses on three pillars: Choice Plans™, Energy Efficiency and Mortgage Choices.
A Rare Opportunity for Acre or Larger Home Sites in Atlanta with Archway Custom Homes. Eric Connolly, Strategic Marketing Specialist for Archway Custom Homes shares how buyers can build a custom home in a truly unique location without breaking the bank. Archway does more than build beautiful custom homes; they also build in fantastic locations. The Estates at Major Drive in Cumming is a highly-desired community with one or more acre lots, no HOA and located within the West Forsyth high school district. Killian Manor in Milton is also located in a great school district and offers traditional flares mixed with the countryside. In Canton, Hickory Estates offers one or more acre lot sizes with slab and basement opportunities.
Turn Indoor Cycling + Strength Studio Building Health and Community. Ashley Francis, owner of TURN Indoor Cycling + Strength Studio, talks about the first boutique cycling and spin fitness studio in Sandy Springs. What sets TURN apart is its diversity of instructors. The cycling instructors offer every type of cycling available, more than typically offered rhythm riding and performance riding. Whether you grew up an athlete or are new to cycling and the fitness industry, you will be welcomed at TURN Indoor Cycling + Strength Studio.
Alliance Residential Company Creates Georgia Landscape-Rich Apartment Living. Kimberly Bucklew, Managing Director with the Atlanta division of Alliance Residential Company, tells listeners all about the company’s current ventures in Atlanta. The Atlanta division of Alliance Residential Company also includes the Nashville and Charleston areas. Since Bucklew joined Alliance in Atlanta, the company has started seven new projects in the Metro Atlanta area. Three are in Buckhead, one is in Sandy Springs, two are in the Midtown area and one in Cobb County, Broadstone Ridge.