Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Potential home-buyers are invited to participate in the “Committed to Communities” open
house on Saturday, January 12.
Potential homebuyers are invited to participate in the “Committed to Communities” open house on Saturday, January 12, to visit the homes in historic communities and to help boost homeownership in Southwest Atlanta. The free, family-friendly event will feature homes in the West End, West View, Oakland City, Ashview Heights, Beecher Hills, Adair Park and Capitol View, which are all primarily in the 30310 zip code. As we all know, this area was once home to high rates of foreclosure and mortgage fraud, but is beginning to rebound as savvy buyers discover our historic area close to downtown and along the popular Atlanta Beltline. Already 17 families have purchased homes in the area with $15,000 down payment assistance grants through the …
Friday, December 14, 2012
The home was originally priced at $210,208 and is now at $169,900! The builder is also offering buyers $2,500 in closing costs and four percent commission for agents.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Tips to make your small spaces more appealing to potential buyers.
Currently there are roughly 200 homes listed for sale in the 30331 zip code alone. That's a lot of competitors if you are trying to sell your home! The numbers alone are intimidating, but what do you do if your house is less than brand new and is being shown while you are still living in it? What if you have a small home with awkward spaces and tight corners? Shoppers have plenty to choose from so you should take action to make your home as appealing as possible while your realtor is showing it. Local agent, Troy Wile says, "the market in Atlanta is overall very strong. Buyers are lining up for new construction in Brookhaven - Investors are also buying up everything in sight. Basically the inventory is shrinking and prices are rebounding…
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Fulton County will open bids for six properties on Nov. 21.
Fulton County has some land they want to sell you. According to an announcement, Thursday, the Fulton Board of Commissioners has declared six properties as surplus and will accept sealed bids from interested buyers on Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. The properties include two properties on Fairburn Road in Atlanta, two in Sandy Springs, located on Johnson Ferry Road and Zeblin Road, a property on State Bridge Road at Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta, and a property in Palmetto. Open houses will be held on the respective properties Oct. 30-Nov 2. The County describes this as a unique opportunity. Normally public properties are only for sale to public entities, the statement said. Below are a few specifics on the properties for sale. Visit the County …
Monday, August 13, 2012
A weekly look at homes on the market throughout our Cascade community.
This week's House Hunt feature brings you five homes listed in the zip codes of 30331.The homes are all in the range of $300,000. For more details on these houses and other homes for sale in and around southwest Atlanta, go to Aol Real Estate and search for the zip codes that interest you. About this column: News about open houses and listings in southwest Atlanta and South Fulton.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
If a new home is for you, read about a spooktacular sales event!
The clanging of hammers on nails has been largely missing lately throughout the country and in southwest Atlanta and South Fulton. A few builders are surviving the challenging sellers’ market, however. Crown Communities is one that has experienced success despite the sluggish real estate market. They are the new builder at The Lakes at Cedar Grove, just off South Fulton Parkway, with exquisite homes priced from the $170,000’s. It is a ‘town park’ community with five beautiful lakes. A homeowner who recently purchased a Crown built home at The Lakes at Cedar Grove says she loves her new home and the community. As she reflected on her new home, she said, “There is something special about a brand new home where you have had input in the …
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