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Lake Burton

July 31, 2009

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‘2008 was the peak summer,’ quoted a leading Lake Burton agent. In summer of 2008, according to GAMLS, there were 11 homes sold on Lake Burton, with sales prices ranging from the $820,000’s to a high of $2.6 million. This does not include any private transactions that may have occurred. And then activity stopped only […]

Featured Home: New Construction in the Heart of Buckhead (PREVIOUSLY LISTED)

July 30, 2009

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THE SETTING: Ensconced in one of Buckhead’s most treasured areas, this 4-sided white painted brick beauty including a covered entry porch with columns awaits a very discriminating buyer. Enjoying a rare private lot with room for a swimming pool, this property is situated amongst century-old pines while also being located near exquisite shopping, restaurants and […]

Most Expensive New Home Sale in Atlanta for 2009

July 30, 2009

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A new estate home, listed with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, sold in Buckhead for $4,750,000 on July 27, becoming the highest priced new home sale in Atlanta to date in 2009.* A stately presence, the estate is located on Northside Drive, about 1 mile inside of I-285, sits on approximately 2.5 acres and […]

Incorporating architectural antiques in your home to set it apart from the competition

July 30, 2009

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In today’s real estate market,  there is an overabundance of inventory.  How can you ensure that your property makes a buyer’s short list?  Most of the homes that buyers are shown are spec grade. They have so many choices and sellers need to do whatever they can to set their home apart from the comparables.  […]

Atlanta the sixth-best singles city

July 30, 2009

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Submitted by Natalie Ransom, REALTOR® Atlanta fell from being the best place in America to be a single guy or gal last year to the sixth-best in 2009, according to Forbes.com. “Atlanta’s got a lot going for it, from the low cost of living — the average one-bedroom apartment costs between $500 and $700 — […]

Buckhead Boutique Designs Sovereign's Newest Model Home

July 29, 2009

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 Sovereign, the luxury high-rise condominium located at 3344 Peachtree Road/Sovereign in Buckhead, is joining forces with upscale Buckhead boutique, Pieces, to design its newest model home. Pieces owner Lee Kleinhelter describes the shop’s style as sophisticated yet youthful, stylish and unexpected. Lee’s ability to put eclectic pieces together into a beautiful composition has landed her […]

The Bayne Group's Sports & Entertainment Division

July 29, 2009

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The Bayne Group’s Sports & Entertainment Division was created due to Sam Bayne and Angel Ramos’ successful experience in catering to the luxury residential real estate needs of sports stars and celebrities. The division provides a specialized level of service for the increasingly demanding lifestyles of athletes and entertainers in Atlanta and throughout the United […]

3D Search Feature on AtlantaFineHomes.com

July 28, 2009

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Today we unveiled two new ways of searching on our web site, AtlantaFineHomes.com. These search features will allow unprecedented views and information on Atlanta area homes for sale.  All the listings in FMLS are found on our site, along with our own set of listings. For the buyer has a sense of the local market, […]

Katherine Heigl makes The Mansion on Peachtree her temporary Atlanta home

July 28, 2009

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  InStyle – August 2009 ~ Featuring Katherine Heigl’s temporary home, The Mansion on Peachtree Katherine Heigl, who recently enjoyed an extended stay at The Mansion on Peachtree, is featured in a cover story for InStyle magazine (August issue). While filming a move in the Atlanta area called Five Killers, Heigl’s temporary home is described “as a discreet […]

New home sales in U.S. rise 11%

July 28, 2009

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Submitted by Leslie Ransom Atlanta Business Chronicle There’s another positive sign that the housing market is starting to recover. New home sales nationwide rose 11 percent in June to a seasonally adjusted rate of 384,000, according to the U.S.Department of Commerce. Lower home prices and a drop in mortgage rates are fueling sales.   For […]