Atlanta Crime Map
I know the crime data can be a little subjective at times, but I found this crime mapping website by the Atlanta Police Department to be interesting. It only provides the last two weeks worth of data for the Atlanta neighborhood you choose to map, which is probably not very conclusory from a statistical standpoint. If you’re a “numbers” person, then the website could be appealing to you. Sometimes people will ask me about the “safety” of a particular neighborhood, this will give you a little more objectivity (even if it’s just a shred...
Read MoreAtlanta Tree Ordinance
I get asked a lot of questions about the tree removal rules in Buckhead. In short, if you’re going to cut down a tree of substance, you better call a City of Atlanta arborist. If the tree is dangerous or dead, the arborist will generally let you cut the tree down. Here is a link to the Atlanta tree ordinance. As you’ll see, there are possible exceptions for some of the more common, “fast growth” trees like Bradford...
Read MoreGuide to Home Architecture Styles
There is a diverse mix of Buckhead homes for sale in Atlanta. We are fortunate to have so many styles of architecture in Buckhead. The NAR has a wonderful guide to residential styles, that can help in identifying the architectural features you like in a home. There is no specific Buckhead home style, we have Bungalow, Cape Cod, Colonial, Ranch, Contemporary Regency, Saltbox, Dutch Colonial, French Provincial, Georgian, Spanish Eclectic, Greek Revival, Tudor and Victorian styles. Feel free to call me to discuss the wonderfully diverse Buckhead home styles we have here in...
Read MorePeachtree Park
Peachtree Park is a great neighborhood in the center of Buckhead. It runs along Piedmont Road, right up to the intersection of Piedmont and Peachtree, sitting behind the Buckhead Diner and the Intercontinental Hotel. The northern part of the neighborhood is older, and generally more expensive, than the southern part. Although, since the southern part was/is less expensive for tear-downs, a lot of new construction has occured in the southern end of Peachtree Park. With the recent construction of the Intercontinental on Peachtree Road, all through-access to other streets has been blocked. A...
Read MoreCollier Hills
I’ve always thought of Collier Hills as those homes on Collier Road and south of the road, but I think, over time, some subdivisions on the north side of Collier Road have crept into the boundaries. Collier Hills ever expanding boundaries are a testament to its desirability. Here are the Collier Hills homes in Buckhead, Atlanta, currently on the market: Showing properties 1 - 10 of 21. See more Collier Hills. (all data current as of 5/18/2012) $424,900 : 1938 Ardmore Road, Atlanta 2 beds, 2 full baths Home...
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