Buckhead Forest is a premiere neighborhood in the heart of Buckhead. Centrally located between Roswell Road and Peachtree Road with easy access to GA400. Only minutes away from the wonderful shops and restaurants of Lenox Mall and Phipp’s Plaza as well as downtown Atlanta. Homes in the Peachtree Park neighborhood range in price from $300,000 to well over $1,000,000. According to Buckhead.net: Buckhead Forest, once known as Buckhead Triangle, is a feisty enclave of 103 homes in the very heart of Buckhead. The area, in the V formed when Roswell Road and Peachtree Road split, is surrounded by some of Buckhead’s priciest commercial real estate. But you’d never know that once you enter Buckhead Forest’s tree-shaded streets. The neighborhood, developed in the 1920s and 1930s as the Shadowlaw... 12/12/2007

The below article is about the Atlanta School Board's recent ban of sagging pants...I have mixed feelings...yes, people should be able to express themselves freely, however as I look back on my life I can think of many times when I should have listened to my elders.  I think this is a good move.  When I read the article the following phrases came to mind; "dress for success" and "dress to impress"...I think there is some truth to these phrases, first impressions are everything.  If you want to be taken seriously it starts with appearance.  A female with a thong showing looks more like a hooker than a student...is she "working" at school or she there to receive an education?Likewise, a male with sagging pants looks more like the stereotyped "gang banger", not a student.What I have come t... 12/11/2007

Keller Williams Realty will welcome Seth Godin, author of nine world wide best sellers, including his latest book, The Dip, to Family Reunion 2008. The Dip focuses on what you can do to power through tough times and low points, and how superstars set themselves apart from the pack by escaping dead ends quickly, while staying focused and motivated when it really counts.Godin has changed the way people think about marketing, change and work. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages, and his ebooks are among the most popular ever published. He is responsible for many words in the marketer's vocabulary, including permission marketing, ideaviruses, purple cows, the dip and sneezers. His irrepressible speaking style and no-holds-barred blog have helped him create a large fo... 12/09/2007

As agents we often talk about inventroy and whether it's high or low as there is a direct relationship to the supply and demand of homes for sale in Atlanta. Here is a chart that dates back to 1994 showing inventory levels.As you can see from the above chart, inventories have been steadily rising, but there are more people and more homes and this chart does not compensate on a percentage basis. If you are looking for homes for sale in Atlanta, it's important that you, as a buyer, understand how this increase in supply does help to leverage your position in the market. With more homes to choose from, sellers are more apt to list homes for sale in better condition and at more competitive prices to help them sell. It does not however mean that sellers are desperate, unless they are of cour... 12/09/2007

There probably won't be a white Christmas in Atlanta this year, but that does not stop the Atlanta area from having some great places to celebrate the holiday season! We have great lighting festivals, play, choirs, chorales, parades, and light festivals and more! Since so many people the Atlanta area at Christmas time, I thought it would be great to share some great Atlanta Christmas and holiday events!  Enjoy your holidays!Stone Mountain Park ChristmasNorth Atlanta Christmas FestivalHoliday in Lights Festival Centenial ParkChick-fil-A Bowl Parade Atlanta Christmas WebAtlanta Cola ChristmasCallaway Gardens ChristmasEvents Calendar Georgia    Subscribe To Our Atlanta Real Estate Blog in a readerSubscribe Now! ...with web-based news readers. Click your choice below: 12/08/2007

In the Atlanta area we now have twice  as many homes expire each month than sell!  In October we had about 3500 sales of single family homes in all of Atlanta on our FMLS.  We also had 7000 expired listings the same month!  There is no reason for this!  This is not a good thing when a home does not sell.  As market forces move, homes drop in value as the sit unsold on the market.  Soem homes will even go into foreclosure when market value is less than owed by a seller, and an inability to repay becomes an issue.  It is very clear that home sellers are relying on information from agents that have little or no experience in selling a home in slower times.  A listing does not ever have to expire, but they will expire if: If a home listed at any price the seller wants A home was without loo... 12/07/2007

Constant improvement to benefit you as the consumers is always at the top of our list when we make changes to our website. To that end, we have added to new ways to search and find Atlanta real estate. We added a search for only homes with a basement and another to narrow your search to only homes with pools.The market is heating up now and we want to be there to provide the best resource available to search homes for sale in Atlanta. Now you can search by map, address, zip code, pool, basement, mls number price, age, bedrooms, bathrooms and more. If you are in the market to buy Atlanta real estate, we invite you to use our free tools designed to make that process as easy as possible. 12/07/2007

They do here in Atlanta. It's quite clear that if you are planning on selling your home, you really should have it listed right now. I posted a chart provided by our local MLS, the FMLS which shows month by month sales of homes in Atlanta definitely tick upwards during December. Here's the chart:It's quite clear from this charge that there is historically based evidence that having your home listed during the Holidays does not reduce your chance of being sold. you can read more about Atlanta real estate on my Atlanta real estate blog. 12/06/2007

 Want the best deals in Atlanta real estate?  Well, they start here!  There are some great negotiating opportunities at the end of the year! Buyer incentives, builder paid closing costs, free upgrades, and special financing are available right now!  If you are an investor or a home buyer looking for an incredible buys on a Atlanta new homes for sale or show you some great foreclosure opportunities in Atlanta? Now is the time to buy! I think we all would like to think that we have access to the best deals in town and some of the best values around!  The fact is that if your work with a real estate professional that has been successfully buying and selling Atlanta real estate they can show you what a great deal is, and if a home is really a good value!  An experienced agent will be able t... 12/06/2007

Case in point.... Check out this before picture of a home I recently staged (the framing around the window and the dishwasher were being installed on the day I took this photo): Now here's the "after" picture:A home, when staged appropriately, will surely be more captivating.  The buyers will likely linger longer as they envision their own belongings in the home.Atlanta's Premier Home Staging Company,  Georgia Interior Solutions, is here to assist you with getting your home ready for the market.  Whether vacant or occupied, we have the experience and expertise to help showcase the features of the home.  To see more examples of our work, visit our web site at HomeStagingAtlanta.com.   12/06/2007

Clark Howard says housing sales are down, but not as much as you'd think.Here is alink to his website. Go to the posting for November 28---http://clarkhoward.com/shownotes/category/4/82/The basic jist of the article is that last month 5 million people bought homes last MONTH! In reading all the press, you'd think that no houses were selling.He says that while the average market is DOWN 5%, some markets are in better shape than others. Markets like Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Portland and Seattle are pretty stable.Check him out...some good info here. 12/05/2007

If you are planning to relocate to Atlanta, there are a number of considerations you must take into account prior to your arrival. Some of the most important factors include the location of your employment, quality of schools, commute times, how much home you can afford to buy and what activities are important to you. Your best option is to contact someone in Atlanta who specializes in dealing with newcomers to our city. For all of the online resources at your disposal, nothing can replace the knowledge and personal attention necessary to make your Atlanta relocation transition as smooth as possible. Here are some of the important things for you to consider when relocating to Atlanta. the Atlanta real estate market is quite large so it is quite important to plan early:Location - Atlanta... 12/05/2007

Are you thinking of remodeling your home and wondering if the cost of the remodel is going to be worth it to you in the end? Will the remodel add value to your home? Will you get that money back (and then some) when it's time to sell?Burning questions, yes!The annual REALTOR® Magazine Cost vs. Value Report just came out, and it's definitely worth a look!The Cost vs. Value Report is an invaluable resource, compiled from data in 65 markets on 29 upscale and mid-price range projects, to determine the estimated return on investment at time of resale.You can see the big picture by looking at the national averages, and you can also break the report down into 9 different regions and even further into major metropolitan areas within those regions.Atlanta, Georgia - click here to see your Cost v... 12/04/2007

  While most Atlanta natives know of  Druid Hills as one of Atlanta's most prestigious in-town neighborhoods, Druid Hills was originally designed by Joel Hurt and Fredrick Olmsted in the 1890's as one of Atlanta's first suburbs. Druid Hills was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and 1979 in order to preserve Olmsted's design vision and innovation. With large open lots and plenty of green space, Olmsted set out to maintain the topography and beauty of the landscape while planning an urban environment that would be conducive to anticipated growth in Atlanta's suburbs. Today, Druid Hills remains one of the most aesthetically pleasing communities in Atlanta. With an active Civic association and an excellent public school system, Druid Hills is one of the most desirab... 12/04/2007

Are you confused about the real estate market in Atlanta?  For a complete report of factual information about the Atlanta real estate market, visit www.marketvitalsigns.com  The site is in its early stages of development, so check back frequently for updates.  Also, please provide any suggestions that you may have...the site was designed for you in mind so let us know how we can help you! 12/03/2007

The following information is for the month of November. In the last 30 days, 1 home has SOLD in Peachtree Hills:255 Springdale Drive $398,000 The average sale price of homes in Peachtree Hills this year is $469,000, and the average days on market is 51 days.In the last 30 days, 6 homes have been listed in Peachtree Hills including: 2194 EDISON AVENUE $979,000 2215 STEPHEN LONG DRIVE $799,000 302 SPRINGDALE DRIVE $489,900 2087 FAIRHAVEN CIRCLE $439,900 156 LINDBERGH DRIVE $409,900 144 Ridgeland Way$399,000 The average list price of these homes was $586,000.Click here to see homes for sale in Peachtree Hills .We would like to help sell your Peachtree Hills home. Click here if you have a home you would like to sell in Peachtree Hills .Drew Carlyle Our Home Team, LLC Keller Williams Realty ... 11/30/2007

Meagan James-Phillips of The James Team feels so thrilled to have found a career that she loves!  Meagan James grew up in the midwest(that's right, she's a Hoosier) and came to Atlanta when she was hired by Delta as a flight attendant.  She says that traveling the world was amazing but it's safe to say that despite going to some amazing places, she truly loves Atlanta and can't think of anywhere else that she would want to call home.  Meagan James says:I originally got into Real Estate on the commercial end as Jay ,my husband, is an investor who specialized in Apartments and Car Washes.  I figured out quickly that l enjoyed Commercial real estate and the challenges it brought but the missing piece was working with people.  I quickly shifted gears to residential and haven't looked back. ... 11/29/2007

Stage Atlanta HomesLocation: Metro Atlanta, GAHave you looked around lately? Atlanta has 'For Sale' signs all over the place! Anyone looking to move into metro Atlanta area, whether it's inside or outside the Perimeter, will have their choice from all price points from both the resale and new construction markets. If you are one of the many people selling property in Atlanta, or thinking about selling a property in Atlanta, seriously consider getting the house staged. If you are one of the many property investors in Atlanta, make sure you budget for home staging upon completion of the renovations. Staging vacant properties will statistically shorten time on the market by 50%, as compared to not staging vacant properties.If you are a builder, there's no doubt you have vacant spec homes! ... 11/28/2007

The Sembler Co. is planning to develop a shopping center, perhaps with some housing, on a 26-acre tract across the street from Atlantic Station's sprawling IKEA store.According to Sembler's Web site, the project will be called Westside Place and include 400,000 square feet of retail - that's about two-thirds the size of the company's Edgewood Retail District, a shopping center near Little Five Points anchored by Target and Lowe's.Call Dwayne West at 678-233-4159 if you think you will be looking for Homes in Marietta soon. 11/28/2007

   Atlanta ranch homes for sale?  Buying a ranch home in Atlanta makes a lot of sense every way you look at it!  Ranch homes are very practical, and cost efficient both in energy and maintenance!  First of all in a ranch homes there are no steps! Thats right, stepless! As we get older, one level living is a no brainer!  Gravity make our knees feel the need  not to climb up and down stairs all day to make beds and do laundry.  It starts to make sense when you ask yourself a few questions!  Why should you have to walk up stairs to unload the car with groceries, or when moving furniture?  Is is smart heating an empty two story foyer or family room?  As you get older...do you need al the extra room to take care of?  If you are the busy executive type and busy with a job where a lot of trave... 11/27/2007