decatur ga: Decatur Old House Fair 2014
- 01/29/14 03:56 AM
The annual Decatur Old House Fair is almost here :: February 8, 2014 For those of us who live in and around Decatur, Georgia, most appreciate the historic charm and artchitecture of older homes. The streets of the "intown" Atlanta neighborhoods are lined with 1900 Folk Victorians, 1920s Craftsman Bungalows, 1930s Tudor Revival homes and post-war cottages, so you can see why an Old House Fair is such a BIG event! The Decatur Old House Fair will allow you to meet local craftsman, home suppliers, architects, and builders and get expert insights into new designs, ideas, technology, materials and techniques for your … (0 comments)
decatur ga: 2014 Oakhurst Wine Crawl | Decatur GA
- 01/25/14 01:32 PM
Decatur's (very) popular Oakhurst neighborhood kicks off the first of it's many annual events on February 22, 2014! The 2014 Oakhurst Wine Crawl in Decatur, GA will run from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and is one of our favorite events, probably because of the casual atmosphere and integration of many of the local businesses in the Oakhurst Village and along College Avenue. At least two dozen businesses in Oakhurst will open their doors and serve wine from around the world. Part of the causal vibe is that the wine crawl doesn't have a start or end point. You just pick … (1 comments)
decatur ga: Oakhurst Elementary Named Georgia School of Excellence
- 11/11/13 02:22 AM
Oakhurst Elementary Named Georgia School of Excellence for Student Achievement 2012 Congrats to Oakhurst Elementary in Decatur GA! They were one of 14 schools recognized as a Georgia School of Excellence for Student Achievement in the "Highest Performance" category.
This fabulous elementary school is part of the City of Decatur school district and Oakhurst was the ONLY "intown" Atlanta elementary school to receive the award this year, so hat's off to the teachers and administrators -- and the parents -- who help make this school such a success. Learn more about Oakhurst Elementary School.
As we're sure you can imagine, the real estate that surrounds … (1 comments)
decatur ga: Popular Atlanta Neighborhoods - Perfect Picks for First-time Home Buyers
- 01/27/10 01:18 PM
Thanks to the recent first-time home buyer tax credits, about 70%of the buyers that I work with are "property virgins". For them, the thought of finding an affordable home near Downtown Atlanta (aka Intown Atlanta) is often daunting. To help get the home search ball rolling, I've highlighted a few neighborhoods that are perfect places to purchase a first home: GRANT PARK atlanta homes (Zip code 30312) If you have about $275,000 to spend, you can get a 2 or 3 bedroom home in Grant Park that is in pretty good condition. There are some foreclosures available for about $225,000, but you … (3 comments)
Due to the flooding and water damages, lenders will be requiring final inspections on properties that are closing and had been appraised prior to the declaration. Most of the lenders will require either a final home inspection or a disaster report, as they will need to confirm that they have loans that are insurable and that the properties are still a viable asset. The additional lender requirements are … (3 comments)
decatur ga: Atlanta GA - Best Atlanta Neighborhoods for Young Families - Part I
- 12/06/08 09:06 AM
INTOWN ATLANTA NEIGHBORHOODS - FOR YOUNG FAMILIES I work with dozens of home buyers who are relocating to Atlanta and their first question always seems to be "what are the best Atlanta neighborhoods for young people and / or young families?" Since this is such a common question, I wanted to post it here on Active Rain and Localism in hopes that I can help other families who are thinking about moving to the Metro Atlanta area. If you are new to Atlanta, you'll find that every neighborhood in has its own unique characteristics, so I'll be ranking them for you, using … (2 comments)
decatur ga: Get the holiday spirit! Activites in Atlanta and Decatur this weekend
- 12/04/08 03:46 AM
Atlanta GA - Holiday Home Tours, Festivals & Fairs The holiday season is officially here in Metro Atlanta and there are quite a few events around the city. Just as a reminder, here are a few of the big ones for the weekend of December 5th through December 7th. DECATUR CANDLELIGHT HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES December 5 and 6 5:30 - 9:30 pm >>> Get more information VIRGINIA HIGHLAND TOUR OF HOMES December 6 and 7 10:00 to 5:00 on Saturday and 12:00 to 5:00 on Sunday >>> Get ALL the details and buy tickets HOLIDAY FAIR & FARMERS MARKET in GLENWOOD … (0 comments)
decatur ga: Decatur businesses highlighted in the "Best of Atlanta"
- 12/01/08 10:32 AM
Atlanta Magazine just published their "2008 Best of Atlanta" issue and there are quite a few Decatur businesses highlighted this year: Brick Store Pub ..... Best Selection of Beer Cakes and Ale ......Best New Neighbors Chocolate Bar .......Best dessert menu (I couldn't agree more!) Decatur Book Festival - Best Nest Tradition for Book Lovers (Labor Day weekend) Heliotrope ........... Best One-Stop Gift Shop Hoopla ............... Best Independent Toy Store Java Monkey ....... Best Decatur coffee shop Jazmin Spa ........ Best Maintenance Facials (and a great gift for the holidays!) Las Brasas ......... Best Fried Chicken Alternative So Rare ..............Best Vintage Garden Furniture Thinking Man Tavern .... Best Neighborhood Bar in … (1 comments)
decatur ga: Intown Atlanta Festivals & Events
- 10/11/08 12:28 PM
Weekend of October 11 & 12, 2008 Fall is in the air and the temperature is (finally) dropping here in HOTlanta! People are coming out of their air conditioned homes and are ready to enjoy the season. There are some spectacular festivals this weekend.... OCT 11 - Oakhurst Decatur Arts & Music Festival OCT 11 - Brookhaven Arts Festival OCT 11 - Taste of Atlanta at Atlantic Station OCT 11& 12 - Candler Park Fall Fest & Tour of Homes PLEASE NOTE -- If you are planning to attend the Great Decatur Beer Festival next weekend, I've heard rumors that it … (1 comments)
The annual Decatur Old House Fair is almost here :: February 8, 2014 For those of us who live in and around Decatur, Georgia, most appreciate the historic charm and artchitecture of older homes. The streets of the "intown" Atlanta neighborhoods are lined with 1900 Folk Victorians, 1920s Craftsman Bungalows, 1930s Tudor Revival homes and post-war cottages, so you can see why an Old House Fair is such a BIG event!
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