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Mayfair Renaissance/Mayfair Tower Midtown Atlanta Condominiums

December 14, 2011 by Thom Abbott

It’s not unusual to see a skyline picture of Midtown Atlanta that does not have the unique roof-top architecture of the Mayfair Renaissance/Mayfair Tower Condominiums featured. This Midtown Atlanta condominium building has more than just a unique roof!

Located on 14th Street, the Mayfair Renaissance/Tower is just across the street from the W Midtown Atlanta Hotel. If you have out of town guests, what a perfect location for them to stay! Also across the street is Colony Square, where you will find several restaurants, including Moe’s Southwestern Grill, Chick Fil-A and a Starbucks! And at 16th Street…The Woodruff Arts Center and High Museum.

The grand lobbies of both buildings remind me of a New York City building with their extensive woodwork, marble floors and elegant feel. The circle driveway entrance provides access to both buildings.

Recent sales in the Mayfair Renaissance/Mayfair Tower reflect the “challenging” real estate market. In September only two homes sold, one at $88,500 and the other at $129,000. I was proud to represent the Buyers of Mayfair 802! In October, the sales doubled to 4 homes sold, ranging in price from $83,000 to $275,000 for a Tower Suite.

I always like to remind potential Buyers of a Mayfair home that the Tower building does not have access to the pool. It is part of the Renaissance building’s amenities. While the buildings share the name Mayfair, they have separate home owners associations.

Here are the current Homes Available at Mayfair Renaissance and Mayfair Tower.

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195 14th Street NE #2103, Atlanta, GA

195 14th Street NE #2103
Atlanta, GA

$495,000
- Lot Size
- Home Size
  
  1,146 sqft
- Beds
  
  2 Beds
- Baths
  
  2 Baths
195 14th Street NE #2305, Atlanta, GA

195 14th Street NE #2305
Atlanta, GA

$475,000
- Lot Size
- Home Size
  
  1,122 sqft
- Beds
  
  2 Beds
- Baths
  
  2 Baths
195 14th Street NE #1501, Atlanta, GA

195 14th Street NE #1501
Atlanta, GA

$449,900
- Lot Size
- Home Size
  
  1,146 sqft
- Beds
  
  2 Beds
- Baths
  
  2 Baths
195 14th Street NE #505, Atlanta, GA

195 14th Street NE #505
Atlanta, GA

$435,000
- Lot Size
- Home Size
  
  1,122 sqft
- Beds
  
  2 Beds
- Baths
  
  2 Baths
195 14th Street #602, Atlanta, GA

195 14th Street #602
Atlanta, GA

$415,000
- Lot Size
- Home Size
  
  1,055 sqft
- Beds
  
  1 Bed
- Baths
  
  2 Baths

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199 14th Street NE #1405, Atlanta, GA

199 14th Street NE #1405
Atlanta, GA

$395,000
- Lot Size
- Home Size
  
  1,103 sqft
- Beds
  
  2 Beds
- Baths
  
  2 Baths
199 14th Street NE #1609, Atlanta, GA

199 14th Street NE #1609
Atlanta, GA

$310,000
- Lot Size
- Home Size
  
  750 sqft
- Beds
  
  1 Bed
- Baths
  
  1 Bath
199 14th Street #409, Atlanta, GA

199 14th Street #409
Atlanta, GA

$279,900
- Lot Size
- Home Size
  
  750 sqft
- Beds
  
  1 Bed
- Baths
  
  1 Bath

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What Makes a Community Walkable?

December 11, 2011 by Thom Abbott

When I am contacted by potential Buyers or renters looking to live in Midtown Atlanta or other Intown Atlanta neighborhoods, I’m often asked, “Is it a walkable area?” Well, exactly What Makes a Community Walkable?

While various factors come into play, here are some key points about walkability and how it makes a neighborhood better, safer and improves the quality of life:

Lower Transportation costs —

In a walkable community, your car is parked more and driven less. Fewer car trips mean a lower monthly fuel cost.

Healthy Lifestyle —

By living in a neighborhood that is walkable, you tend to get more exercise and be in better health. The air can be cleaner too. So that trip to the pasta restaurant is no so bad, because you burn some of it off on the walk back home!

Less Traffic Congestion —

One-fourth of all car trips are less than one mile. (I’d say it’s probably MUCH higher in the Atlanta area) If you have sidewalks, safe street/road crossings and accessible services like shopping, markets and such, you can leave you car and wak to do these activities.

Reduced Crime —

A neighborhood that has more street/foot traffic means there are more eyes on the street. People watch out for each other and have more of a tendency to know their neighbors. Even if you live in a high-rise condominium building, by walking in and out of your building and up and down the streets, you start to see people that live in your building or neighboring buildings.

A great website to help you learn about the walkability of a neighborhood is WalkScore.com This site, gives Midtown Atlanta a score of 75 out of 100, making it a very walkable community.

While living in an Intown Atlanta neighborhood can reduce your driving, many of the older neighborhoods are walkable from the sense of walking your neighborhood, but needed services like shopping and markets require a car. Midtown Atlanta offers many of the services it residents need and as more retail opens in the coming years, it will be even more walkable that it already is.

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!

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!

Renters Should Be Runners – Renting an Atlanta Condominium

December 4, 2011 by Thom Abbott

I’ve got a couple rental listings at the moment, but also have daily inquiries about rentals here at MyMidtownMojo.com. I’ve shown rentals to individuals who then want to “think about it for a day or two” and get back to me. When they do, they are quite surprised when I tell them the condo they most liked is no longer available. In fact, sometimes I think they really don’t believe me when I tell them that. If you are Renting an Atlanta Condominium, Renters should be Runners!

Also, I find that many potential renters have “champagne tastes on a beer budget.” Ok, I don’t mean to be rough, but when I’m asked to find a one bedroom condo for $1100-1200 per month and the potential tenant says, “and I only want to live in a high rise,” I have to give them a does of reality. Ok, you possibily could find one, but it’s highly unlikely. I have to remind tenants that they are renting someone’s personal home and with that home is a mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance and homeowners fees. The only part of the financial equation they are contributing to is the mortgage payment. And often times, the monthly rent does not even cover THAT!

So, when a well priced rental comes on the market…it’s gone much like the runner in a 100 yard dash. QUICK!

How Can I Find A Condominium For Rent?

Well, there are a couple ways. You can make 10 or 15 calls to 10 or 15 agents that might have one rental listing each. I always encourage my rental clients to look at Craigslist as well. Some rentals will be posted by other agents here, but not yet listed in the traditional listing service. Or you may find a private owner that is trying to rent. A word of caution about renting from an individual owner. Are they current on their mortgage payments? Are the current with their homeowner’s dues? Are they current with insurance premiums?

Or, you can call ONE real estate agent, tell them what you are looking for in both amenities and lifestyle by completing a Rental Questionnaire, and let them do all the work for you. They will schedule viewing appointments, and assist you with your lease, depending on if you have choosen to have them represent you in the leasing process. Much simpler than you making 10 or 15 calls!

How Can I Get The Condo Rental That I Want?

First off, have your rental application completed. Secondly, if you have a copy of your own credit report, provide it to your real estate agent. By having these two crucial pieces of the rental process in place, you can quickly move on a rental you find. Often times, the listing agent may still want you to pay an application fee and they pull a credit report, but by having this step already completed, you will be a step ahead of your competition, another renter! Third, make sure you have access to money for your deposit. In the Atlanta rental market, this is usually one month of rent. If you have any issues with your credit or past rental history, be prepared to pay an additional deposit, up to first, last and the security deposit. So, on a $1500 per month rental, this could be $4500 needed to get into the condo you have choosen.

But, put on your running shoes if you are renting an Atlanta condominium. When priced right, and in a great location, it very well may be gone before you even leave the starting line.

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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!

HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE – Do You Have The Right Policy?

December 1, 2011 by Thom Abbott

There is probably one thing we all kinda sort of hate to pay for and that is insurance. Car Insurance, health insurance, and even homeowners insurance. But when we need it, it’s a pretty hand thing to have. But, PoliHomeowners Insurance – Do You Have The Right Policy?

A perfect example is when my clients don’t realize that they need a landlord policy when they rent their home out. If a tenant burns down their house and they don’t have a landlord policy, they’re out of luck! Or clients buy a house and don’t move because they plan to renovate. The house is vandalized, but the carrier never knew it was a vacant home… Again, they’re out of luck. Let me remind you now to call your insurance agent and get the information you need to have the right policy.

You may pay more, but it will save you thousands if something goes wrong.

Make sure you have the right kind of hazard (homeowner’s) insurance for your property

It is very simple to set up your homeowner’s insurance when you are closing on a new house or condominium and moving in within a day or two, but there are many other situations in which you the buyer and/or seller should confirm that they are protected by insurance:

1. Buyers have sold property in another state and moving belongings here: Are their possessions covered in transport by either the old policy or the new one?

2. Buyers are closing now but not moving in for a few months (e.g. when school is out): Does their policy cover damages or vandalism to a vacant house?

3. Buyers are closing now but doing extensive remodeling work for 3-6 months before moving in: Does their policy cover injuries to contractors (or even nosy neighbors) in the house? Is the house covered while it is still vacant?

4. Sellers are closing but staying in the house for a few months: Does their previous homeowner’s policy protect them or the new owners? Should the buyers have a landlord policy until they actually move in?

5. Sellers allow the buyers to move in prior to closing: Should the sellers convert their policy to a landlord policy? Does it help for the buyers to start coverage on their policy?

These questions can only be answered by the insurance agent who is insuring the property. Make sure you have all questions and answers in writing in case it is necessary to file a claim. Once a claim is made for damage, theft, or injury, it is too late to correct the policy.

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!

Cousins Buys Midtown Promenade II for $134.7M

November 29, 2011 by Thom Abbott

Well, some real estate transactions can move pretty quickly. Even the really big ones!

Cousins announced yesterday that they have purchased the Midtown Promenade II office building for $134.7m.

In CASH.

You might recall, back in September, I wrote about the Midtown Promenade II Office building going on the market. It certainly did not take long for that baby to find a new owner!

The 774,000 square-foot building is located in the Midtown area of the city and is 58 percent leased, Cousins said.

Ponce City Market Plans Filed with City of Atlanta

November 26, 2011 by Thom Abbott

We all know the economic engine that was development has slowed, including Midtown Atlanta. So any news of development plans is ~~good~~ GREAT news! And Jamestown Properties’ Ponce City Market Plans have been filed with the City of Atlanta. Green Street Properties, a subsidary of Jamestown, filed the plans Nov. 21 with the state’s Department of Community Affairs under its Developments of Regional Impact, or DRI, program.

Green Street plans 245,494 square feet of retail, 20,645 square feet of restaurants and 348,000 square feet of offices at Ponce City Market, along with 204 residential units and 160 hotel rooms. The project is described as the “redevelopment of the historic Sears building and surrounding surface parking into a regional transit-oriented mixed-use activity center,” according to the DRI filing.

The first phase of Ponce City Market represents about 75 percent of the overall project and could be completed by the end of 2013, according to the DRI.

It will be interesting to see the “transit-oriented” part of this development come into play. That hinges on the completion of the Atlanta Beltline, which does sit next to Ponce City Market. Also, with lots of empty retail space in Atlanta, Green Street will need to do some creative marketing to draw in the retail.

I’ll be watching this project closely and will keep you posted.

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!

Lower Transportation costs —

Healthy Lifestyle —

Less Traffic Congestion —

Reduced Crime —

How Can I Find A Condominium For Rent?

How Can I Get The Condo Rental That I Want?

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In CASH.

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