October 2010

Atlanta Sellers – Buy Owner Looking for a Buyer

Atlanta Sellers – Buy Owner - the do it yourself listing company is looking for a buyer.  They have recently filed for bankruptcy and looking to sell their assets.   It is not surprising in the recent housing market that Buy Owner would not be able to survive.  You need more than just a yard sign, lockbox and presence in the FMLS to sell your house.   You need hands on contact with an agent who can market and promote your house along with keeping you informed of the current market conditions and how they impact your home sale.  Many homeowners are now facing the reality of needing to sell and dealing with their home value being less than what they owe.  Ouch.  Find an agent who can SELL your house – not just list it.  It could be that you need to do a short sale and more than anything – you want someone to handle the transaction for you.  It’s called a Buyers Market for a reason!

Sutherland Place Homes

Sutherland Place Homes!   Located in Lake Claire these homes are a great intown buy.  This home is presently being offered for sale as a short sale.

Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath brick home built in 2005 by John Willis.  Located in Lake Claire the home is convenient to downtown, midtown, downtown and major instates.  Kitchen has subzero refrigerator and wine refrigerator and Wolf gas range & hood.  Living space is open and features 2 fireplaces, living room open to dining room, breakfast room, study – all opening to private, gated courtyard.   Beautiful details throughout the home – hardwood floors, crown molding, painted doors and banister with painted newel posts.   Upstairs features 2 guest bedrooms with private bathrooms.  One room features a private porch with a view of the neighborhood.    Hallway is lined with windows and has a laundry room and linen closet.   Master suite is sure to please with large space – room enough for king size bed and large furniture AND a sitting room.  Room has lots of windows and two Juliet balconies overlooking green-space.  There is a private deck overlooking the courtyard.    Master closet is huge and has custom shelving units.  The master bath features custom dual vanities, private water closet, large whirlpool tub and large walk in shower with dual shower heads.   There is a 2 car garage with extra room for storage.   HOA takes care of almost all of the yard.  This Sutherland Place home is a standout.

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Sutherland Place homes located in Lake Claire.

Inman Park Homes

Inman Park Homes!  

Just listed this charming 1920′s bungalow on one of Inman Park’s finest street.  Home has many charming features including four decorative fireplaces, original doors, oak floors/pine floors, custom built bookcase, stained glass window and 9′ ceiling height.   Large 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home has office/sitting room connected to master suite.  Kitchen has been fully renovated and offers cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, pantry, butler’s pantry and in eat-in bar.  Electrical/phone/cable/ – all rewired and plumbing upgraded/renovated including water lines/sewer lines.  This home has a large yard for Inman Park Home.    There is room for expansion or sculpt your perfect retreat.

Looking to live/walk?    This house received a walking score of 95.   Inman Park is Atlanta’s oldest suburb and has sidewalks through out the neighborhood making it a friendly and walkable place to call home.  Great restaurants and shopping are also available.   Each spring Inman Park celebrates one of the cities best weekend festivals.  Festival is the last weekend of April and features artists booths, music venues, kids play areas, tour of homes, the famous Parade on Saturday and a chance to meet your neighbors! 

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Looking for other homes in the Inman Park neighborhood?   Search for more homes here.      You can search for homes in the FMLS here.

There is no time like the present to buy a home.  Interest rates are historically low and there are great opportunities in and out of Inman Park.

Atlanta’s Neighborhoods Were Made for Walking!

Atlanta’s Neighborhoods Were Made for Walking!   More and more buyers are looking for homes where they can walk to restaurants, shopping, grocery stores and parks.   Certainly there are numerous benefits to parking your car for the weekend and walking your errands or walking to your favorite eats and drinks.   Atlanta is presently ranked 22 in the City Rankings of Walk-ability.  Specifically – the neighborhoods  Five Points, Ponce-Highland & Sweet Auburn are mentioned.

If you are wondering how your Atlanta Neighborhood stacks up to walking, here is a quick test for you – WalkScore can give you some insight.