Intown Atlanta Real Estate Archives

Buckhead vs. Midtown – Which is Best to Live and Work?

May 7, 2012 by Thom Abbott

Midtown vs. Buckhead. Where Would You Want To Live? — Piedmont Park

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Both neighborhoods have a lot to offer. Which is your favorite? Is Midtown Atlanta the more hip, cool place to live? As this Patch.com article suggests, each has something to offer. I think hands down, Midtown Atlanta will win out if you are looking for walkability. Try walking from the intersection of Piedmont and Peachtree (you have several condominium communities right there) to Chastain Park vs. walking from say 7th and Peachtree (you have several condominium communities right there) to Piedmont Park. Hmmmm.
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M West – 1240 Breuer Mews NW UNDER CONTRACT IN 10 DAYS!

May 4, 2012 by Thom Abbott

There is not a day go by that someone does not ask me, “how’s the real estate market?” Of course real estate, more than ever, is about location, location, location. Homes or condos may be moving in one building or neighborhood, but not in another. That said, the Intown Atlanta real estate inventory is at the lowest level we have seen in years! So, the Buyers that are looking have less to choose from. So, when your property is priced right, it will be gone!

Just ask the Sellers at 1240 Breuer Mews in M West!

We signed their contract this evening and will be on the streets tomorrow morning looking for THEIR new home!! And that’s how the ball keeps rolling. Now there will be another Seller out that that will soon be singing the Sale Pending Song!

Intown Atlanta real estate is moving! If you are considering placing your home or condo on the market, give me a call for a no cost review of your home, the market and what we can do to have you join the chorus of the Sale Pending Song!

Spring is in the Air! Let’s get YOU Singing!

For More Information on how we can best serve your InTown Atlanta Real Estate needs, please fill out the online contact form or call us at 770.713.1505.

We specialize in InTown Atlanta Real Estate single family homes and condomiums. If you are planning to Buy InTown Atlanta real estate, let us help you explore all the possibilities available to you and help you find just the right home you will LOVE!

Need to SELL your Intown Atlanta Real Estate and look for new digs? We’d be happy to talk to you about the market, marketing your home or condo and having you sing the Pending Sales Song! Let us know how we can help you!

Please use the following links to Search for Homes by Intown Atlanta Neighborhoods or Zip codes!

Brookhaven/Ashford Park 30319	Buckhead 30305
Buckhead 30327	Buckhead 30342
Chamblee 30341	Decatur 30307
Doraville 30340	Downtown Atlanta 30303
Druid Hills 30329	Dunwoody 30338
East Atlanta/Ormewood Park 30316	East Lake/Kirkwood 30317
Grant Park 30312	Midtown Atlanta 30308
Midtown Atlanta 30309	Midtown West/Collier Hills 30318
Morningside 30306	Morningside 30324

Are you looking for a specific Intown Atlanta neighborhood to focus on? Contact Thomas Ramon Realty and we can set up a search for any specific neighborhood you are looking for!

800 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 | Cornerstone Village Condominiums Midtown Atlanta

May 2, 2012 by Thom Abbott

800 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 leads you to one of the least expensive Midtown Atlanta condominum buildings, Cornerstone Village.

This unique community takes up an entire city block, bounded by Peachtree Street on the East, 5th Street on the South, Cypress on the West and 6th Street on the North. There are 4 buildings that make up Cornerstone Village, and they each are unique in their own way.

The Historic Manor House Building is located on the corner of 6th and Peachtree Street. This building was designed by Neil Reid and is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. As such it looks much like it did in the 1940’s and 50’s. It started out as the Manor House Hotel, later became apartment and was converted to condominiums when Cornerstone Village was created in 1999. This building has the fitness center, movie theater, conference and package rooms and the property management office. There is even a laundry room in this building from when it was apartments. There are also restrooms convenient to the pool.

The Landmark building is located on the corner of 5th and Peachtree and is the second largest building with 115 homes. This building was formerly an office building that was gutted inside and the condos then designed from there. Each home features exposed brick on the exterior wall, and exposed duct work, giving a Midtown Atlanta condo buyer the closest thing to a “loft feel” in Midtown Atlanta. This building has no community amenities, but they can all be accessed via a shortcut through the garage.

The last two buildings are called the 100 and 200 Buildings or the Gallery Buildings. They were built as new construction in 1999-2000 and surround the pool on the Cypress Street side of the community. These homes range in size from 755 sq. ft. to 2 bedrooms that are around 1100 sq. ft. There are also some extra large 1 bedroom floor plans that are 1,000 sq. ft.! These buildings were originally going to be apartments that shared amenities with the condos, but were converted all to condos with the brisk sales that occured at the time of construction!

When asked if the real estate market in Midtown Atlanta has “hit bottom,” Cornerstone Village could be one of the first indications. A year ago there were probably 5-10 listings that were priced under $100,000, and numerous homes in the 100/200 buildings sold for as low as $50,000!!! Those days appear to be gone, with only one home listed under $100,000 today.

If priced right, this is still the best condo value in Midtown Atlanta with a Peachtree Street address. No, the amenites are not all on one floor, in one location like many Midtown Atlanta condominium buildings, but is that “convenience” worth $20-30,000 more in price? You just might want to look at Cornerstone Village!

Cornerstone Village is also a very popular location for students attending GATech that are looking for off-campus housing. Unfortunately, there are no leasing permits available for an investor to buy and rent, but this building can still make a perfect option for the parents of a GATech student to purchase a condo for their student to live in. If you are going to be there for 3-5 years, this may be a good option, and then turn around and sell it to…another GATech Parent!

For More Information on how we can best serve your Midtown Atlanta Real Estate needs, please fill out the online contact form or call us at 770.713.1505.

We specialize in Condominium homes in Midtown Atlanta and other In Town areas of Atlanta. If you are planning to Buy or Sell real estate, let us help you explore all the possibilities available to you and help you find just the right home you will LOVE!

For a Quick Look at Midtown Atlanta Condominiums:

Midtown Atlanta High Rise Condominiums

Midtown Atlanta Mid Rise Condominiums

Perhaps you are interested in Historic Midtown? Take a look at Homes For Sale In Historic Midtown Atlanta

800 Peachtree Street #8306 | Under Contract in Just 10 Hours!

April 30, 2012 by Thom Abbott

Us real estate professionals, we sometimes get a bum rap! A buyer will think we are just pressuring them to buy when we say the market is hot and things are moving. I don’t think it is so much “pressure” as it is us trying to impart our knowledge of the market, to YOU, the BUYER about what is happening. Helping you make an informed decision…that is why we are here.

Might I give you an example of a recent listing I took at Cornerstone Village….

I placed this listing in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) at 10:30am. I had a showing call 30 minutes later! And we had our offer that we accepted by 9pm that same evening! That is a career first for me….800 Peachtree Street #8306 Under Contract in Just 10 Hours!

What does that mean for the Buyer? You don’t have a lot of time to “sleep on it” when it comes to buying Intown Atlanta Real Estate. In the 6+ years I have been selling Midtown Atlanta, this is the lowest inventory I have ever seen….ever! You don’t have many choices and you are NOT the only Buyer looking!

What does that mean for the Seller? Be realistic, price your home right, and it will SELL! Even short sale, that are often avoided by Buyers because of the length of time it can take to close, are selling! Of course, a “traditional sale” that is not a distressed sale will move quickly when priced right and the Buyer does not have to deal with lender approval of the sale.

If you want to buy Intown Atlanta Real Estate, follow our Buyer’s Check List and be ready to pounce!

If you want to sell Intown Atlanta Real Estate, let’s get you on the market at the right price and you will be moving in no time!

For More Information on how we can best serve your InTown Atlanta Real Estate needs, please fill out the online contact form or call us at 770.713.1505.

Please use the following links to Search for Homes by Intown Atlanta Neighborhoods or Zip codes!

Brookhaven/Ashford Park 30319	Buckhead 30305
Buckhead 30327	Buckhead 30342
Chamblee 30341	Decatur 30307
Doraville 30340	Downtown Atlanta 30303
Druid Hills 30329	Dunwoody 30338
East Atlanta/Ormewood Park 30316	East Lake/Kirkwood 30317
Grant Park 30312	Midtown Atlanta 30308
Midtown Atlanta 30309	Midtown West/Collier Hills 30318
Morningside 30306	Morningside 30324

Are you looking for a specific Intown Atlanta neighborhood to focus on? Contact Thomas Ramon Realty and we can set up a search for any specific neighborhood you are looking for!

You Can BUY It…You Just Can’t RENT It!

April 29, 2012 by Thom Abbott

The smart real estate investor knows that this is a good time to be buying and investing in real estate. Prices are down, as are interest rates, or even some good real estate buys can be had with c-a-s-h! But when you buy a condominium versus a single family home, there is one very important detail to remember…..a Leasing Permit! ALL Atlanta condominium communities have rental caps, usually around 20-25% of the total number of homes in the building. That means that in a building with 392 homes, no more than 98 homes may actually be leased out. You Can BUY It…You Just Can’t RENT It!

What is a Leasing Permit and Where Do I Get One?

Leasing permits are issued and controlled by the Homeowners Association (HOA). Currently, there is a waiting list in every Midtown Atlanta condo building (and most likely Buckhead and beyond!) That waiting period can range from 3 to 7 years. YES…S-E-V-E-N years to get a leasing permit. So as an investor, know that you will not have any income coming off that proeperty anytime soon! Once you have obtained a leasing permit, consider it gold and treat it as such! If your condo becomes vacant, most HOA’s require you have a new lease/tenant in place within 90 days or you will lose your permit!

When working with Intown Atlanta condo buyers, I always advise them to place their name on the waiting list as soon as they can. (Some buildings require you live in the condo for 6 months before you can even put your name on the list.) Your original intention when you buy your Midtown Atlanta Condo may be to live in it…but things change. And if 4 years from now you need to move, and your name is close to the top of the list, you could turn this home into an investment property and lease it out!

You can BUY all sorts of Midtown Atlanta condos….You Just Can’t RENT them!

For More Information on how we can best serve your Midtown Atlanta Real Estate needs, please fill out the online contact form or call us at 770.713.1505.

For a Quick Look at Midtown Atlanta Condominiums:

Midtown Atlanta High Rise Condominiums

Midtown Atlanta Mid Rise Condominiums

Perhaps you are interested in Historic Midtown? Take a look at Homes For Sale In Historic Midtown Atlanta

The Park at LaVista Walk |Intown Atlanta Living

April 28, 2012 by Thom Abbott

In real estate, I often find you can’t be all things to all people. But, if you know your neighborhood, you can be of great service to Buyers and Sellers. I love me MyMidtownMojo….if you know me, you know that! But, I’ve wanted to “open things up” and explore neighborhoods around Midtown Atlanta that offer you, the Intown Atlanta Real Estate Buyer some options! Maybe the high-rise condo living of Midtown or Buckhead is not exactly what you are looking for. Maybe you want more rooms? Maybe you want an attached garage? Maybe you want to be close to the action, but not right on top of it?

Well, I’ve found you JUST the right community in The Park at LaVista Walk! This townhome community “kicks it up a notch” with some amenities not often found in townhome living. The townhome part of LaVista Walk shares the amenities of the apartment building next door, but offers some of the lowest monthly HOA fees you can imagine ($160 per month….Yippie!)

I ventured through the models this past week, and for the price, features and location, all I could say was…”WOW!” Current homes in inventory range from $259,900 for a Ballard floor plan to $284,400 for the Kendall. (They have the Kendall listed as a 2 bedroom, but the lower level flex space is easily a third bedroom. The homes are finished off with granite counters, rich stained cabinetry and hardwood floors throughout the Main Level.

The location of The Park at LaVista Walk simply cannot be beat! The intersection of LaVista Road, Lindbergh Drive and Cheshire Bridge Road offers you easy and quick access to Buckhead, I-85 for heading elsewhere in Atlanta, Cheshire Bridge Road for access to Midtown Atlanta and all the fun shops and restaurants along the way, or to Lindbergh City Center with access to MARTA and more restaurants!

If I was in the market for a new Intown Atlanta place to call home, wanted to be close to Midtown Atlanta, but not live in a high-rise…have my own garage, 3 bathrooms, fireplace, dining room, gourmet kitchen….I’d be headed straight to The Park at LaVista Walk.

For more information about The Park at LaVista Walk click here, or better yet, let me arrange your personal tour!

Give me a call and let’s get YOU into one of the existing homes, or the developer in now taking reservations for the next building to be built!

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What is a Leasing Permit and Where Do I Get One?

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