Places To Love: HIGHGATE at Sandy Springs Condos

Tired of renting?  You should be with home prices like the ones at Highgate at Sandy Springs Condominiums.  These upscale townhouse-styled condos feature one, two, and three level floor plans starting in the low $100,000s.  Despite these great low prices, you won’t feel cheated on any of the “bells and whistles” the real estate community has to offer.

You will love the interior of the Highgate townhouses!  From the hardwood floors, to the stainless steel appliances to the designer paint schemes, you will be delighted with what all is included in your home purchase at Highgate.  You can expect crown molding, granite countertops, private patios/balconies and even further upgrades if so desired.  In select units at the Highgate at Sandy Springs, there are even fireplaces available. 

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY: Metro Atlanta Real Estate

American real estate has been through some up and downs these past couple of years to say the least!  If you bought real estate during the height of the real estate bubble (2002 – 2006), you may have heard  the horror stories of the value of your home being drastically reduced, if even still existent at all.  But for those that bought in Metro Atlanta, even during the heyday of the real estate bubble, there is actually good news for you… really there is. 

RELOCATING? Where Business Happens In Metro Atlanta

With all the woes of the northern automakers, many are migrating to the south in hopes of finding better opportunities (and better weather).  Metro Atlanta is definitely the place to be with our population expected to grow by 2 million additional residents by 2020 and corresponding surge of business opportunities. 

IN THE KNOW: Metro Atlanta’s Best Schools

Relocating to Metro Atlanta with school-aged children/teens?  This isn’t Kansas anymore nor is this as simple as High School Musical part 1, 2, or 3.  You may be aware of Georgia’s poor educational reputation, including the current lose of Clayton County School District’s accreditation, and you may be afraid… very afraid. 

You may fear your college-bound child may not receive the educational support her young, gifted mind needs as you relocate to Metro Atlanta from public schooling.  Or, you may be afraid that you will spend 3-4 times the amount for elementary and secondary schooling that you would pay to send your little blessing to one of the most exclusive, expensive universities America has to offer. 

Five Ways to Finance Bargain Properties

Bargain, bargains & more bargains!!  I am sure you have heard about the great discounted real estate properties in this market.  Actually, you have probably seen the real estate steals as you drive through Metro Atlanta and learn about homes in such communities as Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Decatur, etc. selling for under $30,000 whether due to foreclosure, short sale or just a very, very motivated seller. 

When Will Real Estate Recover? Forbes Touts A Positive Outlook

Good news, Sandy Springs, GA and Metro Atlanta!  Although we may all loathe the seemingly endless traffic jams due to the growing Metro Atlanta population, this is actually a good sign for the recovery of the real estate market. 

According to a recent article in Forbes Magazine (http://www.forbes.com/2008/08/25/housing-prices-rising-forbeslife-cx_mw_0825realestate.html), metro Atlanta (including Sandy Springs, GA) is slated to have up to 2% annually in job growth over the next 4 years, which means that businesses will be thriving, which leads to land values appreciating and an ultimate recovery in the real estate market.  In fact, next year home prices are expected to increase by 32.5% for single family homes and multi-family home prices are expected to rise by as much as 18.4% in Metro Atlanta real estate.  Of the top ten metropolitan areas expected to experience long term recovery that will begin next year, Metro Atlanta is number 9 among a list including Oklahoma City, Minneapolis, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, Austin, Portland, San Antonio, Charlotte, and Albuquerque.

Places to Love: Glenridge Close Subdivision

If you love the charm and character of Sandy Springs, one of metro Atlanta’s most thriving, trendiest communities, then Glenridge Close is a subdivision to note. 

This nice, established community, setback off Glenridge Drive, contains traditional, 2 story homes built in the early 1990s.  Real estate in the Glenridge Close subdivision has sold in the mid- to high $400,000 and typically contain 3-4 bedrooms with 2.5 bathrooms.  It is just minutes from GA 400, I-285, Perimeter Mall and Roswell Rd. all where great shopping and dining awaits you.

As I drove through the Glenridge Close community, it was nice to receive friendly waves and to see neighbors engaged in conversation while tending their well-manicured lawns. 

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