decatur homes: Safety Tips for the Holidays - Emory Homes
- 12/04/18 01:06 PM
Holidays are festive times filled with activities that include shopping, planning, attending holiday events, cooking, and being together with our families.
While we are preoccupied with accomplishing these pleasant chores, unsavory characters may be targeting our package deliveries, or stealing from our mailbox.
It's also a time when colds and flu are incubating in our offices and homes. We may be trying to overdo and become rundown or stressed. Child safety and fire hazards are also a concern during this hectic time.
Take a moment to review some helpful safety tips: CDC Health Tips Washing your hands frequently and thoroughly can prevent the spread of germs Stress - if … (4 comments)
It takes a certain amount of time to feel comfortable and settle in a new place, often 6 months to a year to feel at home in a new community.
Once you have purchased or leased a home, there are still multiple decisions to make - where to buy groceries, how to get to work, how to find a doctor or dentist, how to enroll for school or register your car. There won't be time immediately to get to … (0 comments)
decatur homes: Decatur Homes - Clairmont Heights Neighborhood
- 01/21/17 10:29 AM
Decatur Homes - Clairmont Heights Area HistoryClairmont Heights and the surrounding Decatur neighborhoods have an interesting history. Clairmont Heights Civic Association put together an intriguing history of Decatur real estate in this area. Clairmont Heights was developed after a lottery of Creek Indian lands in 1821 by the State of Georgia, when 202+ acres were transferred to individuals. According to local historians ,by 1860, most of the land was owned by Ezekel Mason, an esteemed citizen of Decatur who died in 1879. His widow then ran a profitable mill in the area called Mason's Mill. Remnants of the Mill and the old Decatur Waterworks are still visible along the recently … (2 comments)
decatur homes: Fixing up the House - Declutter First!
- 12/03/16 10:41 AM
If you've lived in your house for any length of time, chances are good that it could stand an overhaul. And, if you are contemplating the sale of your Decatur home in the near future, a few tips might be useful. Many young families have rooms in their home that serve multiple purposes - dining rooms turned into toy rooms, closets that are overflowing, and hallways jammed with strollers, shoes, and play equipment. Older homeowners often have homes that are are filled with years of accumulation - their collections and those of their adult children. Most of us could use some de-cluttering advice: Whatever your circumstances, … (2 comments)
decatur homes: Selling Your Decatur Home During the Holidays
- 11/05/16 06:50 AM
Most homeowners considering the sale of their home in Atlanta or Decatur plan to to sell in the spring, rather than in the winter months. The weather is generally milder, trees and flowers are in bloom, and there are more prospective buyers are looking for homes in the spring. There are several compelling reasons, however, why selling your home during the holidays might make sense. First of all, fewer homes are on the market, which means the buyers looking during this time are serious buyers. Buyers often have more time during the holidays to look for a new home, as work demands ease. During the … (2 comments)
decatur homes: Give Back to Your Decatur Community!
- 08/24/16 07:22 AM
Our church recently decided to sponsor a refugee family in partnership with another local church. They asked for donations of furniture, lamps, school supplies, bedding, alarm clocks and a number of other household items. In thinking about what extra things are cluttering my Atlanta home, I realized that my excess would probably furnish several family homes. Aside from a semi-annual clearing of clothes dropped at the Salvation Army and an occasional bag of books donated to my local Decatur library, that's usually the extent of my annual household donations. A major clear out is in my future! Who could utilize all those extra lampshades and … (1 comments)
decatur homes: Decatur, Georgia - Nearly Perfect Place to Live!
- 07/30/16 01:40 AM
If you had a dream hometown, it might be a place like Decatur, Georgia! Decatur has so much to offer as a small city just a eight miles from Atlanta - convenience, frequent social activities, great shopping and incredible restaurants. Homes in Decatur are in demand and sell very quickly. Even rental properties here are at a premium. Everyone who can possibly afford to wants to live in this lively small town for a variety of reasons. Near the top of the list of reasons to live here would be the top-notch Decatur School System, Fire Department and Police Department. Being able to walk to breakfast, or … (3 comments)
decatur homes: Decatur Homes Financing Tips
- 05/24/16 07:51 AM
As financing becomes more complex, many Decatur home buyers are mystified by the lending process. Atlanta Decatur Homes advises Buyers to find a good, professiona llender who knows their stuff, someone who can anticipate any issues that may arise and walk you through them. We can also recommend our favorite lenders, who are professional and experienced. Here are a few questions to ask your Lender: Lock-ins are important when rates are rising – ask how long the lock-in period runs and whether you can get a lower rate if rates drop during the period’ Ask whether you will be required to pay Private Mortgage Insurance (and ask them to explain PMI … (0 comments)
decatur homes: Medlock Park - No Commute Emory Neighborhood
- 05/16/16 03:39 AM
While Emory commuters from outside the Atlanta Perimeter are gathering their children and rushing to their cars, homeowners in placid Medlock Park are still snoozing, or enjoying a second cup of coffee. As North Decatur Road, the main conduit to the Emory community (Emory Hospital, Emory University, Eggleston Children’s Hospital, the Center for Disease Control ) creeps with traffic, many Medlock Park residents walk, bike or catch an Emory Shuttle Bus to work in the area. Medlock Park residents are also fortunate to have nearby shopping centers with grocery stores, restaurants and shops, including a new Walmart, the DeKalb Farmers Market and soon to open Sprouts Market. There is also … (0 comments)
decatur homes: Decatur - A Walkable Eventful City!
- 05/16/16 02:46 AM
Decatur is located less than 8 miles from Downtown Atlanta and approximately 2.5 miles from Emory University, Emory Hospital, Eggleston Children’s Hospital and the Center for Disease Control. Decatur is a small City with major civic participation, local Police and Fire Departments and a renown School System. Neighborhoods around Decatur contain renovated older bungalow-style homes, well-kept lawns, parks and sidewalks. It has a vibrant, friendly atmosphere and many residents live close enough to walk to shops, restaurants, and frequent downtown events. Annual events for Decatur are organized by the Decatur Business Association and other civic and educational organizations. It’s a rare week … (0 comments)
decatur homes: City of Decatur - Something for Everyone!
- 04/16/14 07:22 AM
Decatur, Georgia, has become one of the most popular in-town neighborhoods in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Early citizens rejected a proposal to make Decatur a major railway terminal because they didn’t want the noise and pollution, and subsequent city planners have built a vibrant community that oozes charm and retains the original character of the surrounding neighborhoods. Decatur is a small city that has done things right!
What makes the City of Decatur Great? Location is always key for prospective home buyers, and Decatur is centrally located just a few miles Northeast of Atlanta, about 20 minutes from the Atlanta … (1 comments)
decatur homes: Popular Decatur Neighborhood - Medlock Park
- 03/14/14 07:12 AM
Reasonably priced homes located within close proximity to Emory University are not staying on the market long. In fact, the average days on the market for nine properties that have sold since January 1, 2014 in the popular Medlock Park area is 41 days! Homes in the Medlock Park neighborhood located just 2-3 miles from Emory sell between $150,000 and $270,000. There are currently 14 homes for sale and 16 pending sales since the beginning of the year. Medlock Park is an area surrounded by convenient restaurants, grocery stores, shops, and the vibrant downtown City of Decatur is only a few … (2 comments)
decatur homes: Why Owning Residential Rental Property Still Works - 2014
- 03/04/14 06:30 AM
The Atlanta real estate industry is finally beginning to see signs of recovery. In fact, the National Association of Realtors announced that the real estate market overall made a “robust” recovery in 2013. This may be the best time to own residential Rental Property.
Our local multiple listing service, FMLS, indicated that properties sold in the Emory area and the City of Decatur increased by 60% from 2012 to 2013; that properties were selling closer to list price; and were on the market about 30 days less than in 2012.
The sale of Foreclosures and Short Sales has affected a large portion … (2 comments)
decatur homes: Ready to Sell - Start Preparing Now
- 03/26/13 02:58 AM
After a lackluster four years, home values in the Emory University area are finally going back up. While home prices in the Druid Hills and Fernbank School District are not yet in the pre-2008 selling range, they are getting better! Sellers who anticipate selling this Spring or Summer can improve the length of time the property stays on the market and obtain a higher sales price by preparing early. Give yourself plenty of time to get things in the best possible condition. You only get one chance to impress potential buyers so make the most of it! Here are a few … (1 comments)
decatur homes: Emory Point - Neighborhood Retail Addition
- 02/21/13 11:40 PM
Construction for a new retail and mixed-use development called Emory Point has been developing during the past year along Clifton Road near Emory University, and its opening has been anxiously anticipated.
Emory Point is now open and features an attractive main street with shops like Strippaggio, carrying artisan oils, vinegars & specialty foods, Fab'rik, and Lizard Thicket, as well as popular local restaurants like Bonefish Grill and Marlowes Tavern. While not all facilities are open yet, CVS Pharmacy, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers and Ann Taylor Loft, plus a dry cleaner are open for business and 21 shops and restaurants … (0 comments)
decatur homes: Winston Place - Featured Decatur Condo Complex
- 01/24/13 01:33 AM
Several features make condos and townhomes an attractive choice for home buyers. Winston Place is a charming small complex conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities like Emory and the VA hospitals. Winston Place is one of the few complexes in the area with full garages and some one-level units. It also has a strong Homeowners Association and well-landscaped grounds and pool area. According to the Atlanta area multiple listing service, two and three bedroom units here sold last year between $200,000 and $269,000.
Home buyers who choose condos and townhomes are looking for well-kept complexes in desirable neighborhoods close to … (0 comments)
decatur homes: Atlanta Rental Market - Investment Frenzy
- 01/17/13 07:40 AM
It’s no secret that Atlanta and the surrounding area have endured a difficult real estate market during the past 4-5 years. Atlanta has had one of the highest number of foreclosures and short sales in the country, but is experiencing a dramatic change.
Prime Neighborhoods Improve With the economy slowly recovering and the housing market improving as well, some parts of the Atlanta real estate market like the Emory University, Virginia Highlands, Buckhead and City of Decatur neighborhoods are seeing multiple offers and rising sales prices. Foreclosures and short sales in the Atlanta area Another area of the Atlanta … (0 comments)
decatur homes: Emory University Area Rental Outlook - 2013
- 01/17/13 07:19 AM
The recent economic reality of plummeting home prices, increased foreclosures /short sales, and restrictive home loan requirements has changed the real estate landscape. Renting has become a popular option as public perception has been dramatically influenced by events of the past four years. Almost everyone has been affected - homeowners, home buyers, job seekers, renters, investors, mortgage lenders.
While many in-town neighborhoods like Emory, Druid Hills, Virginia Highlands and City of Decatur are enjoying a healthy rebound in home prices and activity, some prospective home buyers are reluctant to embrace home ownership. After years of lost property values and uncertain economic stability, many buyers have … (0 comments)
decatur homes: Home Won't Sell - Consider Renting It
- 03/08/12 06:16 AM
Posted on March 8, 2012 by atlantadecaturhomes <!-- .entry-meta --> The National Association of Realtors thinks that property values will rise 1.1% this year, but this modest rise in value may not help your home to sell. Popular realtor site, Active Rain, indicates mixed expectations from various sources.
Our economy is still fragile and home sales are up only slightly. Until the job market and the building industry improve considerably and foreclosures and short sales ebb, home prices will not go up. If Your Home Doesn’t Sell, Is Renting the Best Move? Maybe. If you are offered a new position … (0 comments)
The American Dream and home ownership have been partners for a long time. One of the cornerstones of our American housing policy has been the Home Mortgage Deduction, which has been in place since the inception of the tax code in 1913, and allows homeowners to deduct mortgage interest from their taxes. The tax deduction on home mortgage interest lowers the cost of owning a home significantly. The housing industry and prospective homeowners and sellers are facing many threats to a quick recovery. Limited availability of long-term, fixed-rate mortgages Minimum down payments … (0 comments)
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