A Big Career Change
Today I made a big change and left my previous Atlanta real estate brokerage firm and joined Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty. Over that last year, there have been a lot of buyouts, mergers and additions to the Atlanta brokerage scene. I’m very excited about this change as I’m going to have even more tools to give my clients the best service possible. Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty is the right fit for following reasons: I specialize in the high-end Buckhead, Sandy Springs and Dunwoody real estate markets, which is the heart of...
Read MoreMetro Atlanta Housing Recovery
According to a September 17th AJC article, the speed of the metro Atlanta housing recovery will depend on the area of town. I found this quote in the article very interesting: Areas that were on the suburban fringes of the housing boom in 2006 and 2007 are going to struggle longer with lowered home values and a slow resale market, one expert said. “You don’t see as many problems in north Fulton because it was already built out and it was relatively expensive for builders to go in and buy large tracts of land and put a lot of homes there,” said Mark Vitner, managing director and senior...
Read MoreAtlanta Playgrounds and Parks for Children
(Last Modified: September 19, 2011) As a mother of a young child living in Buckhead, it took me a little time to find the best playgrounds in Atlanta. Most of my friends had their first babies all around the same time, so we were constantly comparing notes on the best recreational activities for children in Atlanta, Georgia. Hopefully, other parents will be able to read this post, and find the best local parks to take their children. Below is a map of the Atlanta playgrounds for children and their descriptions and reviews. View Atlanta Playgrounds and Parks in a larger map Ardmore...
Read MoreMetro Atlanta Home Absorbtion Rate for Sept. 1, 2009
Here are some metro Atlanta real estate inventory numbers as of today. It covers Buckhead Real Estate, Dunwoody Real Estate and Sandy Springs Real Estate. It’s a 12 month moving average. If you look at the past rates, I think you’ll find that some areas have improving absorbtion rates and others are getting worse. I wouldn’t put too much analysis into the categories with less than 50 homes, as one or two sales can have a big effect on the absorbtion rate. It’s just another tool when it comes to evaluating the Atlanta market. At the very least, if you’re...
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