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The most outstanding amenity at The Mansion on Peachtree

December 30, 2008

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The most outstanding amenity at The Mansion on Peachtree is that we are a very boutique building in the heart of Buckhead. Only 45 residences are found in the building, all served by a doorman, valet, room service, and all the additional and luxurious services provided by the managing group, the Rosewood Hotel. Everything at […]

What can you see from the 50th floor of the Sovereign?

December 30, 2008

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You will see the most stunning unobstructed views in Atlanta.  Homes at Sovereign start on the 28th floor with penthouses on the 50th floor.  All of our homes’ views are truly above all other surrounding properties. That being said, the view from our 50th floor would be a penthouse view from its own private pool […]

The “a ha” moment for buyers when touring The Mansion on Peachtree

December 29, 2008

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The big “a ha” comes when buyers tour our building is when they realize that The Mansion on Peachtree is constructed in such a way that they really have no limitations placed on them in designing their homes. Since we have the ability to build up the floors and bring down the ceiling and still […]

Why should I consider living in a high rise in Atlanta?

December 29, 2008

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The  decision to live at Sovereign is not only a decision to liv in a high rise but more importantly it is a lifestyle.  Many of our purchasers have chosen Sovereign not only for the lifestyle but it was also a conscious move to “right size”. The ability to lock and leave coupled with the […]

A Christmas Closing

December 23, 2008

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‘Twas an hour before closing and the agents were tense, to close Christmas Eve just didn’t make sense. But the seller was booked on the 6 o’clock flight and had warned “THERE WILL BE A CLOSING TONIGHT!” The agents agreed because business was dead, and visions of commission checks danced in their heads. The loan […]

Sotheby's International Realty Brand Leaders from Across the World Unite

December 22, 2008

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With views of the New York skyline, nearly 175 Sotheby’s International Realty® affiliates from 75 companies across nine countries joined together at the brand’s 4th Annual Leadership Forum in Jersey City, N.J., to share best practices and insights on managing through a difficult economy. Jenny Pruitt, CEO/Founder, and David Boehmig, President/Founder, both of Atlanta Fine […]

Sotheby's International Realty Referrals by the Numbers

December 22, 2008

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·         Closed referrals in the Sotheby’s International Realty network had an average sales price of $1,212,871 from January to July 2008. The referring agent received an average fee of $8,360.* ·         Closed referrals in the Sotheby’s International Realty network from August to November 2008 had an average sales price of $1,232,787. The referring agent received an average […]

Referrals through Sotheby's International Realty

December 22, 2008

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Despite the economic challenges of the last year, Sotheby’s International Realty® affiliates have generated a significant amount of revenue through referrals from their fellow brand network members.   “Referrals have been a major contributor to the Sotheby’s International Realty network this year, as we have seen them placed between international locations and from international locations to […]

Mortgage Applications Surge on Falling Rates

December 22, 2008

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Submitted by Eve Whitaker, REALTOR. Bankers are seeing a wave of mortgage-loan applications triggered by falling interest rates, and are reassigning scores of workers to handle the crush of would-be borrowers. A large percentage of the applications are for refinancings rather than purchases, and the phenomenon is so new it isn’t yet clear how many […]

A Buyer’s Market for Georgia

December 22, 2008

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I become increasingly reluctant to call the bottom of this market.  This is not because of my inferior market understanding, but rather a fervent belief that the real estate market cannot be timed.   In fact, I will go out on a limb and say market timers are not value investors.  Rather, market timers are speculators […]