atlanta homes near emory: Winter Curb Appeal for Decatur Homes
- 12/03/16 08:57 AM
Winter climate in the Atlanta area is generally mild - at least milder than in many other parts of the country. Temperatures do dip lower, trees lose their leaves, and shorts are no longer popular apparel. There may not be snow in the backyard, but cold days and nights are interspersed with incredible sunny days when you could enjoy a picnic on the deck, and many days when curling near the fire or the heat register is an appealing option. This is a time when most homeowners in Decatur focus on a cozy interior, rather than the bleak exterior landscape. With a little (3 comments)
atlanta homes near emory: Changes to Neighborhoods in Decatur and Near Emory University
- 07/19/16 12:50 AM
When I began selling homes in the Emory and Decatur neighborhoods back in the early 1980’s, it was a rather settled and somewhat stodgy environment. 1930’s – 1940’sFamilies had moved to the area in the late 1930’s or 1940’s when much of the area was developed. Smaller bungalow style homes were created in neighborhoods like Emory Grove, Great Lakes, and Glendale Estates. The original owners bought what they could afford in a new area where many of the streets were still unpaved. In a few years, the area was full of young children, who played together and grew up together on the same streets. Everyone knew their neighbors, their children (0 comments)