Scott Eaves's (seaves) Blog

Have you heard about the Atlanta Beltline?  It is 22 miles of light rail transit and 33 miles of multi-use trails connecting 45 neighborhoods around the City of Atlanta and is the largest urban redevelopment plan currently underway in the United States.  Upon completion, the Beltline will redefin...

Saturday, October 25, 200810:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Holiday Inn - Decatur130 Clairemont Ave. Map & Ticket Locations The Greenest House is One Already Built Do you live in an older home?  If so, the Decatur Old House Fair is a must see this weekend.  The fair will include vendors, seminars and worksh...

One part of the recent Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 is a $7,500.00 tax credit for first time home buyers who buy a home between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009.  The government defines a first time home buyer has someone who has not owned a primary residence within the last three year...

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently altered its guidelines as a result of the Economic and Housing Recovery Act of 2008. One significant change was the elimination of the seller-funded down payment assistance program. Often used by builders through non-profit organizations such as N...

The Jefferson Park neighborhood in East Point is hosting a neighborhood yard sale this Saturday, October 18, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  There will be over 20 families participating and you can download a map and list of homes at www.jeffersonpark.org.  Jefferson Park is located just 10 min...

The Home Show Friday, October 17, 2008Saturday, October 18, 200810:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2008 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Home Show at the Georgia International Convention Center is this weekend and will feature a wide array of exhibits including kitchen & baths, landscaping & ga...

  Saturday, October 18, 200811:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 200811:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. S.A.N.D., South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development, is sponsoring their annual Tour of Homes.  S.A.N.D. is composed of seven, intown neighborhoods including Benteen Park, Boulevard Heights, McDon...

  Saturday, October 4, 200811:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 200812:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Castleberry Hill Neighborhood Association presents it's seventh annual Loft Tour.  New this year is an Artists Market featuring local artists and vendor.  Castleberry Hill is a registered historic ...

Saturday, October 4, 20081:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The 5th annual Harvest Midtown Festival will feature over 250 wine samplings and tastes of Atlanta's top restaurants.  The street festival will be located on 5th Street between Peachtree and West Peachtree and will also feature artists, an organic f...

Saturday, September 27, 200811:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 200811:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The second annual 17th Street Art Fair returns to the streets of Atlantic Station with over 125 artists from around the country.  The artists will be showcased along 18th and 19th Streets and East ...