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Atlanta Real Estate - Great Intown Atlanta Neighborhoods for First Time Home Buyers
Intown Atlanta Real Estate

About 50%  of the buyers that I work with are "first-timers" and the thought of finding an affordable home is often daunting.   To help simplify the initial home search, I would recommend starting with the following neighborhoods:
GRANT PARK real estate (Zip code 30312)
If you have about $300,000 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 $250,000, but you really have to jump when you find a good deal.  Please note that there are many homes for sale that are marketed as "Grant Park", but if they are in zip code 30315, then they are in Peoplestown, Choosewood Park or near Turner Field.  The 30315 neighborhood is definitely getting better, but this is something to keep in mind.
>> Grant Park - View all available homes for sale
OAKHURST real estate (zip code 30030)
This quaint little neighborhood is just outside of Downtown Decatur and is increasing in popularity.  If you have about $300,000 to spend, you can usually get a 2 bedroom / 2 bath home or a 3 bedroom / 1 bath home that is in move-in ... more

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