Submitted by Bill Ransom Atlanta has made the cut of 37 American cities that will bid to host soccer’s World Cup matches in 2018 or 2022. The USA Bid Committee on Tuesday said it issued requests for proposals (RFPs) to officials representing 37 U.S. cities, including Atlanta, that currently qualify as potential host cities to […]
June 29, 2009
Morris Brandon charming Country-French home from the pages of a story book nestled in mature trees in tranquil forested neighborhood. Everything a visionary needs: shining plank wood floors, convenient hardwood build-ins, drama and detail. The stone arch ways, manicured paths, elegant landscaping and delicate features truly set the stage for a romantic, triumphant life. You […]
June 29, 2009
Enjoy elegant and carefree living at StoneCrest at JohnsCreek. A gated enclave of 25 home sites featuring quality built homes that are fully appointed with the most luxurious of finishes. Three finished homes are currently available ranging from the high $500s to the $600s. Call for a private showing of the beautifully decorated model home […]
June 25, 2009
Submitted by David Boehmig, President Echo boomers, the children of baby boomers, will be the salvation of the housing market, Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies predicts. In its annual state of the nation’s housing study, the center says that the 75 million Americans born between 1979 and 1995 will mean plenty of […]
June 22, 2009
Many people think of homes in Buckhead as large, traditional estates by famous classical architects. While there are many many examples of these beautiful homes, many modern homes can be found in Buckhead as well. As an 18 year resident of Buckhead and a passionate collector of mid-century furnishings and art, I have seen many […]
June 19, 2009
The luxury high-rise in Buckhead, Sovereign, is known for its architecture, design and artwork. It’s curator, the internationally acclaimed Todd Murphy, recently revealed his original, 20-piece art installment to be displayed in the building. Todd’s collection of 20 separate five by ten foot light boxes span the elevator lobbies of floors 28 through 47 at […]
June 18, 2009
Submitted by Leslie Ransom A new study ranks metro Atlanta fourth among nine Southeastern metro areas on a range of factors affecting economic growth. The benchmarking index was compiled by Harrison Campbell, associate professor of geography at UNC Charlotte. He ranked the metro areas on employment and labor; income and productivity; livability and connectivity; new […]
June 18, 2009
Submitted by Natalie Ransom The economic recession will end during the third quarter of this year, but high unemployment and large federal deficits will continue, according to the Economic Advisory Committee of the American Bankers Association. The committee cited consumer spending stabilizing in the first half of this year, allowing businesses to reduce costs […]
June 17, 2009
Sometimes “modern” seems a little too narrow of a category so I also like to think that I specialize in “design centric” properties, where thought and attention has been given to the design details of the residence. What goes into a modern or design centric homes are things like the position of the home on […]
June 30, 2009
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