The New View in Midtown Living!
SkyHill is a group of twelve townhomes located at the high point of North Avenue at Bonaventure Avenue with breathtaking views of Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead SkyHill is just a block away from Ponce De Leon Avenue, with access to a plethora of restaurants, markets and entertainment and only steps from the proposed beltline and the redevelopment project of Old Fourth Ward including Old Fourth Ward Park, City Hall East, The Fourth Apartments, Southern Dairies, Ponce Park South, and a short distance from the shops and restaurants of Inman Park.
Built by Cablik Enterprises, LLC and designed by the architects of Derek Seiling of Kuo Diedrich Architecture, SkyHill promises to be an outstanding project to brighten the streets of Atlanta. The townhomes feature a striking, modern style, enticing others in the area to meet their standard. Drive-under garages supply plenty of parking, and each townhome has a rooftop terrace to increase the living space while providing outdoor relaxation areas.
Atlanta has been waiting for a project like SkyHill to grace its streets, and once it is completed, it will make a mark that will last forever. Click on the brochure link below for more information.
August 28th, 2008
New Financing Option Makes Mortgage Qualification Easier at Perimeter-Area Community
ATLANTA (July 23, 2008) – Villa Sonoma, a resort-style property known for its winning combination of upscale affordability, impeccable amenities and ideal location, has obtained FHA-loan approved status. The community was recently approved for all mortgages obtained with help from the Federal Housing Authority, and since approval has seen 75 percent of units sold financed with a FHA mortgage.
These mortgages offer more flexible qualifying guidelines for borrowers with reasonable debt-to-income ratios. Advantages of a FHA loan include:
- Smaller down payment requirement at the time of purchase (some as small as 3 percent)
- No minimum credit score requirement
- Ability to use financial gifts toward down payment and closing costs
- No income limits (there are limits, however, as to how much one can borrow)
- Competitive interest rates
- No prepayment penalties
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Continue Reading July 23rd, 2008
Development Team Delivers on 12th & Midtown Vision with Unique Dining Experience along Crescent Avenue
ATLANTA (July 17, 2008)—The 12th & Midtown development team has signed leases with four new-to-Atlanta restaurants—Ri Ra Irish Pub, RA Sushi, Piola and Noon|Midtown—slated to open at 1010 Midtown, the first phase of 12th & Midtown, in early 2009.
Located along Crescent Avenue, each of the restaurants will have a dynamic street presence that will entice diners to experience Ireland, Japan, Italy and more. Eateries will include:
- Ri Ra Irish Pub
- RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
- Piola
- Noon|Midtown
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Continue Reading July 17th, 2008
MARIETTA, Ga. (July 2, 2008) – On Thursday, June 19, 2008, over 120 Marietta residents and public officials, including Marietta Mayor Bill Dunaway, attended the preview of Meeting Park, Marietta’s new mixed-use neighborhood developed by Winter Properties. Guests were impressed with the walkable community and its proximity to the historic Marietta Square, which is only two blocks away.
“Meeting Park has been designed to appeal to an inter-generational market of young professionals, urban families and empty nesters,” said Winter Properties president Bob Silverman at the grand opening. “Meeting Park will be a true community of successful people, young and old, who want to live in a traditional neighborhood where you can walk to restaurants, shops, theatres and museums.”
When complete, Meeting Park will be a community of approximately 280 homes, townhomes and condos; seven restaurants and 10,000 square feet of neighborhood retail and office buildings for professional firms. Homes range in size from one-bedroom (starting at 1,244 square feet) to large three-bedrooms, with prices ranging from $238,900 to $578,900. The development is in keeping with a hometown feel while enhancing the existing Marietta lifestyle.
Continue Reading July 8th, 2008
Energy costs are on everyone’s mind, and alternatives are a hot property – though many homebuyers aren’t sure how to find and evaluate them. There are a number of technologies to choose from which can help make your next house the home of the future.
Alternative energy gives new meaning to the real estate mantra of “location, location, location” – what works in sunny California may be different from what works on the windy plains. But just as there are many styles of homes for buyers’ diverse tastes, there are varied options in energy systems – with more than one sometimes working hand-in-hand for the same house.
Wind Power
Wind power – an ancient energy source now seen in high-tech “windmill farms” with tall propeller-like turbines – has come down in the cost for generating electricity by over 80 percent since 1981. Geothermal energy – home heating powered by underground steam warmed up by the temperature of the earth itself – is a source getting more attention in the American West.
Relocate
Relocating homeowners can choose to move to areas where wind generation is lowering electricity costs, while geothermal energy has applications for both large-scale power plants and individual homes. There has also been progress in residential settings with fuel cells, power systems that convert natural gas fuel to electricity through a chemical reaction with hydrogen, producing just water as a byproduct.
Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
Perhaps the most familiar and popular source of renewable alternative energy remains the sun itself. Photovoltaic (PV) systems, which convert sunlight to electricity, have shown great energy-bill savings and homeowner satisfaction. These systems, which have been likened to a car that makes its own gas, are now available in the form of roof tiles that can integrate attractively with regular roofing.
Households that use roof tiles have found some 80 percent of their electricity needs supplied by them. The homes can remain on the conventional power grid for the rest; at sunnier times when the home produces more energy than it can use, it goes back into the grid and credits the homeowners’ account, literally turning back their electric meter. Across the country rebates from utility companies and tax credits from government are available for such setups. It’s a way of contributing not only to the global community by using up less nonrenewable energy, but also to your own neighbors by freeing up conventional power.
Solar tiles are growing in popularity with home-development builders, and are seen as paying for themselves in savings and simplicity of maintenance. The savings increase considerably in combination with energy-efficient appliances. For example, in Sylmar, California’s Village Green complex, this mix is a standard feature and the average resident has been shown to pay one-tenth in monthly utility bills what other town residents pay.
Your local real estate professional can help advise you on what energy alternatives are most available and may work best in your area. A little shopping around may shed light on options that make yesterday’s technological dreams today’s homeowner dream-come-true.
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Solar Panel Photo credits: clownfish (My Urban City)
May 28th, 2008
ATLANTA (May 8, 2008) – Villa Sonoma, a resort-style property known for its winning combination of upscale affordability, impeccable amenities and ideal location in the Perimeter area, is receiving a warm reception from Atlanta homebuyers with over 60 percent of the 321-home community already sold, as the final phase is released. Villa Sonoma has been one of the top selling communities in Atlanta with more than 30 homes contracted since January 2008.
With five new contracted home sales in the last week alone, Villa Sonoma property agents are celebrating the development’s recent success by continuing to offer a buyer incentive for all purchasers. This incentive package, available when using one of the onsite preferred lenders, offers buyers up to 6 percent of the home’s listed price to be used for any one or any combination of the following:
- Price reduction
- Upgraded home features
- Closing cost reduction
- Prepaid HOA dues
- Interest rate buy downs
Villa Sonoma consists of 321 one-, two- and three-bedroom condominium homes that range from 646 to 1,520 square feet and features a variety of amenities designed for comfort and convenience…
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Continue Reading May 8th, 2008
North of 28th Street, on Peachtree in Atlanta’s historic Brookwood area, The Brookwood – a 19-story, 219-unit project developed by Regent Partners and Urban Realty Partners – consisting of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, with prices between $500,000 and $1 million, brings a new era in condominium living to Atlanta.
The Brookwood, with its impressive structure and its elegant architecture, rendered in red brick and cast stone, provides some of the most spacious condominiums in Atlanta, luxurious interiors, large open floor plans with spacious terraces, floor to ceiling windows, pool, fitness facilities, shared amenities that include a clubhouse with gardens, pool, outdoor summer kitchen, indoor catering kitchen, residential suites for guests, wine storage and an amenity package which includes the private Brookwood Club (with valet parking, concierge services, dog walking and animal care). A limited number of homes have garden patios and oversized balconies for spacious outdoor living space. The development includes three high-end townhomes fronting Huntington Road, as well as 2,500 square feet of office space and 7,500 square feet of retail and quick access to great parks and historic residential districts, quaint shops, boutiques, a wide range of restaurants, and more than 60 antique stores and galleries.
Continue Reading April 23rd, 2008
First Phase of Massive Midtown Atlanta Mixed-use Development Nearing Completion
ATLANTA (April 3, 2008)—The 1010 Midtown development team will celebrate a significant construction milestone on April 4, 2008 by placing the tower’s last beam. This 35-story Midtown Atlanta high-rise features 443 premium residences and 50,000 square feet of retail and dining space. Homeowners will begin moving in this Fall.
The team’s commitment and vision to set a new standard for mixed-use development in Midtown has given way to this premier project. Architecture firm Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio designed 1010 Midtown to accentuate the natural curve in Peachtree Street creating an elegant high-rise with breathtaking panoramic views. The tower’s commanding presence on Peachtree has helped to establish 1010 Midtown as one of Atlanta’s premiere addresses.
“We are very pleased with the pace of construction that Brasfield & Gorrie has achieved,” said Steve Baile, senior vice president, Daniel Corp. “This has been a first-class project from day one.”
1010 Midtown’s upscale design and central location attracts buyers—from young professionals to empty nesters. One-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans with stunning views will feature 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, stone baths and large balconies. Residents will also enjoy resort-inspired amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, clubroom, swimming pool, and private deck-top plaza with panoramic views of the downtown skyline. The wide variety of floorplans with prices ranging from the $200s to over $1 million has helped to ensure that there is an option for everyone.
“Homebuyers are attracted to the convenient, sophisticated lifestyle 1010 Midtown provides,” said Jason Winburn, vice president of sales and marketing, Daniel Corp. “As such, we have received an enthusiastic response by homebuyers.”
1010 Midtown homeowners will enjoy a private reception later this month during which they can visit their new home and mingle with future neighbors at a nearby Midtown restaurant—one of over 40 that are within walking distance from the high-rise.
Continue Reading April 4th, 2008
Phase 1 of The Artisan in Downtown Decatur is Selling Out and ready to move-in! Phase 2 Now Selling - Closing starting in March 2008. Some Rentals - unit #302 - also available.
The Artisan includes the following amenities:
- Daytime concierge
- 2 Courtyard area’s with fountains
- Rooftop plunge pool
- Club room/fitness room open to pool area Media room
- Controlled-access parking and storage units available
- Interior mailbox center
- Designated visitor parking
Walk to restaurants, shops and services and downtown Decatur square, or to Marta one block away!
Continue Reading April 4th, 2008
In the midst of a rocky real estate market it is refreshing to see residential sales agents who are still passionate about their Atlanta communities. And, despite these trying times, Coldwell Banker The Condo Store’s agents are selling record-number homes and winning awards. In 2007, The Condo Store closed more than 4,000 units, yielding its third-best year in its history. NRT LLC also recognized The Condo Store with two awards based on gross income and total units closed.
Continue Reading February 29th, 2008
ATLANTA (February 14, 2008) – Atlanta’s leading multifamily property marketing and sales company, Coldwell Banker The Condo Store, has opened its “office of the future” located at 900 Peachtree Street in Midtown. This revamped facility, which combines the former Buckhead and Midtown locations and serves as the general brokerage office for The Condo Store, equips its resale agents with the cutting-edge tools and resources they need to continue to succeed.
With more than 100 resale agents and over 100 onsite agents, The Condo Store designed the new office so that it would create an open, shared-space environment – one that has rarely been seen in brokerage firms up to now– in order to foster collaboration between agents. The space was also created with the goal of streamlining operations and information and providing a hub where agents can access the latest industry technology and communication devices, obtain brochures and collateral for more than 25 Atlanta developments The Condo Store represents and utilize both individual work stations and meeting spaces that will allow agents to meet with prospective buyers and developers.
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Since its inception 15 years ago, The Condo Store’s unmatched group of experienced specialists and diversity of products has made it the go-to marketing partner for developers across the Southeast. With expertise in every housing genre from luxury condominiums to workforce housing, The Condo Store provides a tailored approach for each of its communities based upon research, market knowledge and the deep experience of its staff.
Continue Reading February 17th, 2008
The Residences at Lullwater Park (www.lullwaterpark.com) has opened their decorated model to the public. Open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday - Friday from 1pm - 6pm, Saturday from 11am - 6pm, or by appointment. Call 404.377.1371 for more information. The Residences at Lullwater Park includes 50 ultra-luxury town-residences and manor homes, designed by acclaimed Harrison Design Group, that blend tradition with modern conveniences in a gated community. These homes combine traditional architectural details with the latest in technology in Atlanta’s most beloved neighborhoods - Virginia Highland and Druid Hills.
Continue Reading December 20th, 2007
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