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DDI Comes to I-285 and Ashford Dunwoody Road

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Yes….and your first question SHOULD be, “What the h-ll is a DDI? Well, you will soon find out as they construct a DDI at I-285 and Ashford-Dunwoody Road…a.k.a. The Perimeter.

A DDI is called a Diverging Diamond Interchange. The design shifts traffic flow to the opposite side of the road to help the flow of traffic. And if you’ve EVER been in the Perimeter Mall area, you know it could use all the help it can get!

A DDI is a cutting-edge, low cost design to help improve traffic. And we all know how much traffic in the ATL needs improving!

Let’s see how it works….

To learn more, visit the Perimeter Community Improvement District’s website

Diverging Diamond Interchange comes to I-285 and Ashford Dunwoody Road

 

Real Estate Agents See Spring Home Sales And Bid Wars

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See on Scoop.it – Midtown Atlanta Conversations and Condos

U.S. housing market shows improved foot traffic and sales data as spring season enters stretch run. The challenge now is finding enough inventory, Realtors say.

 A lack of inventory is also a problem in certain Atlanta neighborhoods, says Thom Abbott, an associate broker at Thomas Ramon Realty at Palmer House Properties. His firm specializes in Midtown condos at prices ranging from $80,000 to more than $600,000.
See on news.investors.com

Tech Alum’s Real Estate Investing Bucks the Trends | Georgia Tech Young Alumni

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GATech TowerSee on Scoop.it – Georgia Tech News Events

By now, you’ve probably heard it many times—this isn’t an economy in which you can be successful in real estate. You will not make money selling properties, and you’re likely to go broke.

Yet despite all of these warnings that have become so common for potential real estate investors, one young Georgia Tech alumnus set out after college to make her own path in real estate and prove that with the right drive and attitude, anything is possible.

Dorsie Boddiford, Building Construction ’11, watched many of her fellow graduates head into nine-to-five jobs, but she knew that world wasn’t for her. She decided to take a different route, test her luck and make it on her own as a real estate investor. Over the past 10 months, Boddiford has purchased different foreclosed properties and renovated them to sell at a much higher value. She also partners with financial investors who provide the capital for the purchase and renovation process, while she purchases, renovates and manages the project.
See on www.gtyac.org

To sprawl or not to sprawl? A Story about the Transportation Tax Vote

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Atlanta Transportation Tax VoteSee on Scoop.it – Other Atlanta News Events

In this article by Thomas Wheatley from Creative Loafing, he brings up some very, very interesting points. This transportation tax will be voted on in July, and when you look at the overall measure and how much money is still being pumped into road construction…..”For five years I’ve been practically begging to pay an extra tax to build sorely needed transit in metro Atlanta. Now that it’s a possibility, I wonder if the measure we’re being asked to consider this summer is really such a good idea.”
See on clatl.com

Reynolds Plantation purchase part of longterm plan for MetLife and Daniel Realty

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See on Scoop.it – Other Atlanta News Events

Reynolds Plantation is many things – high-end homes, top-flight golf, a secluded resort. But there’s one thing Robert Merck says it is not: a quick flip. Midtown Atlanta real estate company Daniel Realty will be involved in the project!

Merck, senior managing director and head of real estate investments for MetLife, which is under contract to buy the Lake Oconee community, said in an interview Friday with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that New York-based MetLife sees its acquisition of the community 80 miles east of Atlanta as a long-term investment.

“I don’t think there are many assets in the country that are comparable to Reynolds,” said Merck, whose company entered the Reynolds Plantation sweepstakes only about two months ago.

MetLife announced on Wednesday it had an agreement to acquire the struggling Reynolds Plantation, six golf courses, four marinas, nearly 5,000 acres of undeveloped land and the Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Lake Oconee.

Birmingham-based Daniel Corp. will oversee Reynolds Plantation. Daniel and MetLife, which have a 25-year relationship, are partners on 12th & Midtown, a complex of office, retail, condos and a hotel near Peachtree and 12th streets.
See on www.ajc.com

May Calender of Events — Things To Do In and Around Atlanta!

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May Calender of Events In and Around AtlantaWOW! The May Calender of Events is packed to say the least! I’m a member of AAA (American Automobile Association) and each month they put out a magazine called Going Places. In it is a calendar of events of happenings in the Atlanta and surrounding areas. There is some pretty interesting things to do, and wanted to share them with you!

May Calendar of Events In And Around Atlanta

May 4-5    Music Of Motown — Featuring Spectrum — Atlanta Symphony Hall at Woodruff Arts Center  www.atlantasymphony.org

Recall the glory days of the Motown label, which is where the Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops and many others called home!

May 4-5  Southeast Georgia BBQ Cookoff  Waycross     www.GeorgiaFairsandFestivals.com

Southern BBQ is what it’s all about…and let’s throw in some arts, crafts and BBQ vendors to boot!

Barefoot In The Park FestivalMay 4-6  Barefoot in the Park Festival   Town Green, Duluth    www.barefootinthepark.org

Fine Food, wine tasting (ya think I’ll be there?) and a joyous Italian festival with performances

May 4-6  Spring Pottery Sale   Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Atlanta   www.callanwolde.org

Pottery, ranging from the one-of-a-kind to functional and decorative that were created by pottery instructors and assistants will be on sale!

May 5-6  Dawsonville Spring Fling Festival     Dawson County Middle School and the Bowen Arts Center www.dawson.org

These are the fun kind…with everything from flowers, vegetables, spring garden products, food, rides and crafts!

May 6   Fiesta Atlanta    Centennial Olympic Park – Downtown Atlanta   www.fiestaatlanta.com

The Largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the Southeast celebrates the 1862  Battle of Puebla victory over the French…

May 10-13 Atlanta Food and Wine Festival — Midtown Atlanta   www.atlfoodandwinefestival.com

Well..it IS in Midtown ATL after all, so wanted to call it to your attention! Here you will get to sample Southern Dishes and drinks created by some of the best chefs and mixologists around!

 


May 12-13  Mother’s Day Arts and Crafts Show   Brasstown Valley Resort, Young Harris, GA   www.brasstownvalley.com

Well this one will get you a nice ride to the mountains, check out some mountain vistas and then the pottery, jewelry, fused glass and other items in this juried show! Maybe catch brunch at the resort, but I’d get those reservations NOW!

May 22- June 10  Jersey Boys   Fox Theatre, Atlanta   www.foxtheatre.org

This Broadway smash hit tells the story of four blue-collar kids that made pop music history. Selling over175 million records before they were 30, see the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

Bavarianfest May 26, 2012 Helen GeorgiaMay 26  Bavarianfest    Festhall, Helen   www.helenchamber.com

If it’s Bavarian, it will be at the Bavarianfest in Helen this weekend. From sauerkraut to pretzels! And probably one heck of alot of people!

There is just a slight, and I do mean slight, sampling of things to do in and around Atlanta in May! If you have any events YOU would like to have listed, please post them in the comments below, or email us and we’ll be happy to add them or do an entire feature on the event!

 

 Thom Abbott Midtown AtlantaFor 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!

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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