atlanta: Be Safe, Atlanta! Safety Tips For Your Christmas Tree
- 12/20/13 01:11 AM
Safety Tips For Your Christmas Tree The holidays are officially here and many of you have purchased a Christmas tree. Whether it is real or artificial, you need to take some precautions to ensure that your holiday home is a safe one. Real trees have the highest potential for a fire hazard, but even if you have an artificial Chrismas tree, you still have to be careful.
If you opted for the fabulous fresh pine smell of a real Chrismas tree, here are a few quick tips:
1. Place the Chrismas tree as far from any heat sources as possible. This includes your (2 comments)
atlanta: The Return of the Pink Pig
- 11/03/12 01:38 PM
The Return of the Pink Pig It’s not a Hollywood blockbuster super-hero sequel, but it is a good time and an Atlanta family tradition. On a recent shopping trip to Buckhead’s Lenox Square Mall, I noticed that it was already time to partition off part of the parking area to make space for the Pink Pig. Since 2004, the Pink Pig, a small amusement park type ride for children, has appeared seasonally at Lenox Square, but for long-time Atlanta residents, this yearly tradition brings back memories of the original Pink Pig, located in the old Rich’s building in downtown Atlanta (0 comments)
atlanta: Volunteer Opportunities for Thanksgiving in Atlanta
- 11/01/12 09:44 AM
Volunteer Opportunities for Thanksgiving in Atlanta Thanksgiving is all about taking a day to appreciate what you have and many people feel inspired to share what they have with others over the Thanksgiving holiday. In the city of Atlanta, Hosea Feed the Hungry is the largest and most well-known organization that not only feeds the hungry, but also gives the other items they urgently need such as coats and haircuts. However, because so many people volunteer on Thanksgiving Day, the greatest need for organizations like Hosea Feed the Hungry is for other days over the holiday season. If you feel the (2 comments)
atlanta: Curbside Recycling in Dekalb County GA
- 10/04/12 08:02 AM
Curbside Recycling in Dekalb County GA - One step forward! In an effort to reduce landfill disposal and increase recycling, last week Dekalb County voted to eliminate the fee for curbside recycling — and the vote was unanimous! As of 9/26/2012, curbside recycling for Dekalb County Residents is F-R-E-E! Now there is no excuse for Dekalb County residents not to recycle your boxes, glass, and paper!
To get your recycling bin and disposal bags, just complete this quick form: Dekalb County Curbside Recycling Registration Form
For more information about Dekalb County's plan to improve our evironment, visit: (2 comments)
atlanta: 2012 Grant Park Summer Shade Festival - Corks & Forks Event
- 08/21/12 02:57 AM
The 2012 Grant Park Summer Shade Festival and Corks & Forks Event is this weekend! It's the 10th Annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival is one of the largest annual festivals in Atlanta. Activities include an artist market featuring hundreds of artists in a variety of mediums, as well as two stages for live music. For the little ones, there will be a Kids Zone with storytellers, puppet shows and art activities along with some great more active options including a climbing wall and a bungee jump! General admission to the festival is free, but some of the activities require the (1 comments)
atlanta: Kirkwood Atlanta Real Estate Market Report - 3Q 2011 Home Sales
- 10/10/11 04:45 PM
Kirkwood Atlanta Home Sales Report for 3Q 2011 The results are in for the quarterly (July - September) Kirkwood Atlanta Real Estate Market Report. There are signs that home prices are stabilizing. Read below to learn more...
HOME SALES REMAIN STRONG...with 30 homes selling in the 3rd Quarter of 2011 -- slightly below the Spring selling season, but almost 20% more homes sold this year than at the same time last year. HOME VALUESThe average home sales prices are on par with last quarter, with the average sale in the high $190s ($197,296). This is about 7% less than the same time (0 comments)
atlanta: PGA Playoffs at the East Lake Golf & Country Club - September 22 - 24, 2011
- 09/22/11 06:11 AM
It's that time again for the most popular event in Atlanta's East Lake community! Beginning today, the PGA Tour by CocaCola will take place at the East Lake Goft Club, located in the City of Atlanta, DeKalb County and the East Lake Community. The international media spotlight will be on our community, with coverage on ESPN and ABC Sports. Approximately 100,000 spectators plan to attend over the next few days and it is estimated that 20 to 25 percent will be from out of town. The purse is quite large this year, but the real winners are the local businesses (0 comments)
atlanta: COMING SOON - Two fantastic bungalows in Grant Park Atlanta
- 01/11/11 10:14 AM
Bungalows in Grant Park Atlanta - Atlanta Bungalows for Sale There are two fantastic 1920s bungalows -- both priced in the $250s -- that will be listed in the next week in Atlanta's Grant Park neighborhood. 599 Oakland Avenue is a large 2 bedroom home with two bonus rooms, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, large backyard, off-street parking and less than 2 blocks from Grant Park. This home will offered at $259,900.
696 Berne St SE is a gorgeous brick 3 bedroom, 2 full bath bungalow home with many of the period details still intact. This home is also only (5 comments)
atlanta: Atlanta Real Estate - Craftsman Bungalows for Sale in Atlanta - Search for Bungalows by Neighborhood
- 01/27/10 12:04 PM
Atlanta Bungalows for Sale - Craftsman Bungalow for sale Decatur GA As an Intown Atlanta real estate agent, my favorite home to market and sell is a 1920s Craftsman bungalow! I know that many other home buyers feel the same way I do about my beloved bungalows, so I've created a one-stop shop for all of your Atlanta and Decatur bungalow needs! In the page below, you'll find links to ALL the bungalows for sale in Atlanta (old and new!) and you can also search for homes by popular Atlanta neighborhood. Happy house hunting!
ATLANTA BUNGALOWS Under 350k Over 350k >> Buckhead bungalows (1 comments)
atlanta: New REPEAT Home Buyer Tax Credit for 2009 and 2010
- 12/09/09 04:31 AM
As many of you may have heard, in addition to extending the First-time Home Buyer Credit of $8,000, Congress also created a tax incentive for REPEAT home buyers. To follow are the basics of the Federal Tax Credit: EFFECTIVE DATES: Purchases made AFTER November 6, 2009, and closed by June 30, 2010. Even though you have until June 30 to close on the home, you must have a binding sales contract signed by April 30, 2010. DO YOU QUALIFY? You must have owned and resided in the same home for at least 5 of the 8 years prior to buying your next home. Your new (0 comments)
atlanta: First time home buyers - What expenses to expect when buying a home or condo
- 01/20/09 04:46 PM
Atlanta Real Estate - First-time home buyers in Atlanta GA As a real estate consultant in Metro Atlanta, my job is to ensure that my clients are armed with as much information as possible in order to make an informed decision when purchasing a new home. I want my first-time home buyers to be 100% comfortable with their decision today... and in the years to come. The most important question for a new home buyer is usually "How much will this cost?" This may vary from state-to-state, but here is the breakdown for Georgia home buyers: 1) Earnest Money.............Typically 1% of (4 comments)
atlanta: Grant Park Real Estate - Atlanta, GA
- 02/10/08 03:42 AM
Purchasing a home in Grant Park When I work with first-time home buyers or clients relocating to "intown' Atlanta, it seems that the first neighborhood they want to see is Grant Park. WHY? As one of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods, Grant Park is known for its history, its family-like environment and simple living attitude. Grant Park has its own neighborhood associations, which strives to, promote and strengthen the neighborhood... they also hold several fantastic annual events throughout the year. Of course, there is the beautiful Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta and some absolutely STUNNING Victorian-era homes. SO WHY DO ONLY A FRACTION OF MY CLIENTS PURCHASE A (3 comments)
atlanta: City of Decatur foreclosures - Free Georgia MLS Search
- 02/10/08 02:10 AM
More and more people are discovering the charming City of Decatur, thanks to the strong neighborhood associations, multiple special events and some of the best schools in Metro Atlanta. Because of this, the housing market has remained fairly strong and foreclosures are often few and far between. I thought it would be helpful for my current investors and future first-time home buyers if I created a one-stop source for the latest Decatur foreclosures. Be sure to bookmark this page, as the foreclosure listings will be updated DAILY. >>> View ALL foreclosures in the City of Decatur / Oakhurst / Winnona Park (30030) >>> View ALL foreclosures (1 comments)