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)
emory area homes: Emory Area/Druid Hills- Home for Rent
- 11/12/17 12:42 PM
Lease a Classic 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Older Home located in Druid Hills Historic District within walking distance to Emory University. Features include a spacious Living Room with Fireplace and built-in Bookshelves, large formal Dining Room, cozy Den with French Doors to covered patio; Custom Kitchen with glass-front cabinets, ample pot drawers, stainless steel appliances, pull-out Pantry and Granite Counters. The property has a main floor Bedroom and Full Bath. The upper level addition includes a Master Bedroom with Sitting Area and French Doors to Deck, Master Bath with Double Sinks, separate Tub and Shower, Walk-in Closet plus additional Bedroom/Office and Full Bath with Washer/Dryer. Other … (3 comments)
emory area 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)
emory area homes: Invest In Emory Area Property Market
- 11/03/16 05:56 AM
There are many reasons why investing in property near Emory University is a great idea! Here are a few that might encourage buyers to consider buying an investment home in one of the vibrant neighborhoods near Emory University: Atlanta is in the Sunbelt! Atlanta and the Emory Area has had positive Job Growth! Our local Emory economy is strong! The area has enjoyed a strong, steady increase in Property Appreciation! It is close to shopping and restaurants! Perhaps one of the most compelling reasons to purchase an Investment property in the Emory area is the availability of qualified prospective renters. According to the Emory … (2 comments)
emory area 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)
emory area 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)
emory area 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)
emory area 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)
emory area 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)
emory area 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)
emory area 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)
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