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Forecaster: Buckhead following Midtown’s lead – Once the epicenter of the metro Atlanta economy Buckhead is now taking a back seat to Midtown at least in the housing department. That was the messag…

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Once the epicenter of the metro Atlanta economy, Buckhead is now taking a back seat to Midtown, at least in the housing department. That was the message from Rajeev Dhawan, Ph.D., director of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business in downtown Atlanta, during Wednesday’s quarterly Economic Forecasting Conference on campus. “Right now no one is going to break ground [on residential development projects] until they have the money,” he s…

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Midtown Atlanta Condos | Viewpoint Midtown Atlanta

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Viewpoint Midtown AtlantaWith no significant new condo construction on the horizon (literally) in Midtown Atlanta, buyers will be looking at re-sale homes when looking to buy a Midtown condo.

One of those options is Viewpoint Midtown Atlanta!

Viewpoint Midtown Atlanta

Sitting proudly on Peachtree Street, between 6th and 7th Streets, Viewpoint Midtown was one of the last new buildings completed before the turn of the real estate market. While developed by Condo King—Novare — at least this was the result of improvements on past buildings they built.

Viewpoint Midtown Floor PlansViewpoint Midtown offers buyers one bedroom, one bedroom + den, two bedroom and two bedroom plus den floor plans. There really is a wide variety of homes in this building! The “den” feature was a first for our new high rise buildings and gives the homeowner some flexible space for a home office or guest room. Some people have done renovations and removed the 3/4 wall and made it a dining area (depending on the floor plan).

When searching for homes in Viewpoint Midtown, you need to know what the floor plans are like. For example, there is one 2-bedroom floor plan that has the second bedroom open..with no doors. (the “05” stack) So if you were thinking you had two separate bedrooms, you might be in for a surprise! The second bedroom can be closed off in unique ways with french doors, sliding doors or a wall with some type of opaque window.

When looking at condominium living, you not only want to look at the personal space of your own home, but the amenities the building has to offer. And Viewpoint Midtown scores a “10” when it comes to amenities!

Located on the 11th and 12th floors, amenities include a Club Room, Movie Theater, Catering Kitchen, Lap Pool, Grilling Bar, Zen Garden, Outdoor Living Room and an expansive Fitness Center.

Garden ViewThe Club Room features the Movie Theater and Catering Kitchen. There are numerous flat-screen TV’s throughout the area and even an iPod docking station for your own music.

The Zen Garden and Outdoor Living Room offer a great escape if you want to get out of your condo, but not leave the building. From the couches and gas log fireplace in the living room area, to seating around a water feature set amongst the trees, it truly is an “oasis in the sky” when you are here! The other side of the 11th Floor has the lap pool, complete with lounge chairs and a wet bar. Two “grilling bars” and ample tables give you some great entertaining space for family or friends.

The street-level retail of Viewpoint Midtown seems to finally be taking shape. There is BB&T, the newly opened World of Beer and a salon and massage studio. Starbucks, on the corner of 7th Street will soon be temporarily located in Viewpoint while the construction of Seventh Midtown (one of ONLY two new condo buildings currently planned) takes place. Once that building is complete, they will move back into the first floor.

Viewpoint Midtown Atlanta. Come find your perfect view!

Search Viewpoint Midtown Homes For Sale HERE 

Electric Car Ride And Drive Midtown Atlanta November 22 10-2pm

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Nissan LeafEver wondered if the hype about an electric call is all it’s….well hyped up to be?

Is an electric car an option for you? How do you charge them? How do they drive?

Hey Midtown Atlanta, hows about an Electric Car Ride and Drive?

This Saturday, November 22, from 10am – 2pm you can stop by the Atlanta Civic Center, at 395 Piedmont Avenue (corner of Ralph McGill Blvd and Piedmont Avenue and find out for yourself!

Electric Car Ride And Drive Midtown Atlanta

The event will have electric cars from BMW, Chevrolet, Nissan and Tesla! You will be able to learn more about the technology, finance and lease options, and current tax credits and dealer incentives. And my all important question, How to get a charging station installed at home. 

Back in my days on the Midtown Neighbors’ Association Board of Directors, as all the new condo buildings were being developed, the Design Review Committee (DRC) of the Midtown Alliance would waive the requirement for developers to install electric car charging stations. They were not at all that popular in 2005-2009…..and now here we are! I’ll be doing a follow up on condo buildings and looking to see if the Board’s have any plans to go back and install these charging systems, or if the residents are even asking for them.

Hope to see you” on the road” at the Civic Center on Saturday for the Electric Car Ride and Drive!

Midtown Atlanta Electric Cars

You Think Mortgage Payments are Expensive Now? Think Again!

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My parents sold real estate in Montana (yes that’s where I was born and raised!) in the 1980’s and early 90’s until my Dad passed away suddenly. They worked side-by-side every day, and when he died my Mom could just not handle going to the office without him and stopped selling.

I look back at the fact that when they were selling, interest rates were 12% on a mortgage! I mean really, can you even put your mind around that concept and what your mortgage payment would be? At today’s real estate prices I certainly can’t!! Well, I know I would not be selling real estate because who could buy? It would be a pretty small pool that is for sure.

Here’s a historic look at mortgages, interest rates and monthly payments on a $200,000 mortgage. Whew!

Mortgage Rate History

Super Shuttle Arrives in Midtown Atlanta

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Super Shuttle Midtown AtlantaWe all know that living in Midtown Atlanta and traveling are a nice combination! Why? Well first off, we have THREE MARTA stations to pick from to use for mass transit to the Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. (Think we can make that name any longer?)

But, not everyone wants  to take the train. Maybe you are leaving early, early, or coming in late, late. Well now you will have another shuttle service option with the Atlanta arrival of Super Shuttle. The service will start on Monday, November 17 and will service Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead initially. (Sorry you OTP peeps….out of luck…for now.)

A check of the website shows an Airport-to-Midtown one way fare at $18.50. That is for a “shared-ride van” which means there could be stops before you get to your Midtown Atlanta condo. When I used to travel on business and did not need or want a rental car, I used Super Shuttle and it always worked well.

It just nice to know you have options, from MARTA, Uber and Super Shuttle to get to the airport. Oh, and there is a cab…..

Thom Abbott

Associate Broker, REALTOR(R)
905 Juniper Street, NE Suite 110
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
770.713.1505 Direct
404.876.4901 Office

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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