Atlanta Real Estate Ramblings...

DeKalb County, GA, commissioners voted on and passed a controversial "Foreclosure Registry Ordinance" whereby owners of foreclosed properties must pay a fee and register the properties with the county or face fines of up to $1000 per day. Details of the new ordinance can be seen in an article by ...

C.E. Benefield, founder of Benefield Realty Company in 1948, turned 96 years old this week. Mr. Benefield pioneered development in DeKalb County, GA and several other metro Atlanta Counties and has been an active Realtor for over 60 years. He is one of the founders and a charter member of the DeK...

A History of Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA, Event There will be a "Lunch & Learn Lecture" sponsored by the DeKalb History Center on July 28th from noon until 1pm at the Old Courthouse on the square in Decatur. The event is free, but bring your own lunch. The presentation by Joe Alcock, will explain how K...

Knob Hill in Decatur, GA, is a new luxury townhome development in one of metro Atlanta's most desirable areas. The complex is within walking distance of downtown Decatur, and features all the amenities one would desire. The nearby Glenlake Park has just been totally renovated and is a great attra...

  Here is some very interesting energy news from Lorraine & Loretta Kratz, enjoy...  How does this sound, sheetrock that cools or heats a house by changing when the temperature does? Yes, on the horizon for new home construction will be eco-friendly power walls. You might ask how does this work? ...

  Here is a fun post with a great analogy from Debe Maxwell, enjoy...    Homes Are Alot Like People...   ...TLC, a healthy diet and even a little surgery may be required!  As a former nurse, I have come to learn the commonalities that Charlotte real estate shares with patients--they really do hav...

  Even though the composer of this post, Dave Pautsch, is in Oregon, I believe the questions he poses here would be applicable in most areas of the country...Oregon is in a Strong Buyer's Market.  NOW is the greatest buyer's market of our generation!  Don't Wait!  Take Advantage of the Incredible...

  Some interesting statistics here from Guy Adams.... Despite declining home prices, 90 percent of Americans don’t regret buying their current home, according to a survey for Bankrate.com. Among the 9 percent who do regret the purchase, most say they are unhappy that they can’t sell their home an...

Homes in Candler Park, Atlanta, GA   Candler Park is a great intown neighborhood made up of various styles of homes from the early 1900's. Many of the homes have been completely remodeled or completely torn down and rebuilt. There is in fact a large park in the neighborhood, as well as a small ar...

Virginia Highlands real estate, Atlanta, GA   Living in the Virginia Highlands area of Atlanta will put you within minutes of everything the city has to offer. It is a great location of well kept turn of the century homes with its own commercial district of restaurants, shops, and nightlife.     ...