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Home Trends Watch: Homeowners Want More Kitchen Space

April 30, 2012

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More home owners want more space in their kitchens and are expanding the kitchen’s use for more than just cooking, according to the latest findings from the American Institute of Architects’ quarterly Home Design Trends Survey. The survey, conducted in the fourth quarter of 2011, focused on kitchens and bathrooms. “Kitchens seem to be regaining […]

Who Needs Super Bowl Tickets When You’ve Got a Man Cave?

February 4, 2012

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Submitted by The Lipman  Group Sotheby’s International Realty It may sound like a football fan’s dream to attend a Super Bowl game live and in person. But really? Indianapolis? In February? Unless you are a rabid fan of the New York Giants or the New England Patriots — the conference champs who will square off […]

Homebuyers, now may be best time ever

December 9, 2011

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Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty’s President and Founder, David Boehmig, was featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle today sharing his opinion on the current housing market in Atlanta. Home sales, along with job growth and improving consumer confidence, are three of the most important keys in our economy’s ability to […]

Atlanta Realtor Andrea Cueny Featured on Wall Street Journal’s web site

September 26, 2011

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Through an exclusive relationship with Sotheby’s International Realty, the Wall Street Journal selects high-profile and top-producing real estate agents throughout the world to comment on real-estate related topics.  Sometimes articles are broad strokes about the market, or a private view of an extraordinary homes.  Other stories, like the one featuring Andrea Cueny of Atlanta Fine […]

The pros and cons of options for creating an in-law unit

August 22, 2011

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  From USA Today Adding an in-law unit to your home or backyard can be costly and reduce your privacy. Yet good planning can minimize those factors, says Michael Litchfield, author of a new book, In-Laws, Outlaws and Granny Flats.  “Always try to stay within the existing footprint when renovating a house or in-law unit,” […]

SOVEREIGN, ICONIC ATLANTA HIGH RISE CLOSED PRIZED TWO STORY PENTHOUSE AT LANDMARK PRICE IN LUXURY CONDO MARKET 2011

May 26, 2011

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ATLANTA, Georgia (May 26, 2011) – The approximately 8,900 square foot, two story unit is the last of two penthouses in this luxury high rise.  The $5 Million dollar sale was for the raw shell space and did not include the owners substantial build out allowance.  “This sale indicates that Sovereign’s pricing has remained stable […]

Time to get off the fence, mortgage rates are rising!

January 17, 2011

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“Mortgage rates are beginning to increase from their 50-year lows in November.  All indications point to rates staying between 5%-6% in 2011.  If you have been waiting to buy, it’s time to get off the fence.  Higher interest rates and decreasing unemployment indicate that the economy is improving and, as a result, home sales are expected to […]

Where is America Moving? Georgia still a steady choice

January 12, 2011

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From Rizmedia Contributed by Andrea Cueny at http://andreasellshomes.wordpress.com According to the 2010 Atlas Van Lines Migration Patterns study, more Americans are on the move. In 2010, Atlas saw increases in the number of household moves, a possible sign that the economy is improving. Atlas’ annual study has tracked the nation’s moves since 1993. For some states, […]

5 reasons you still need a real-estate agent

September 30, 2010

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The proliferation of services that help homebuyers and sellers complete their own real-estate transactions is relatively recent, and it may have you wondering whether using a real-estate agent is becoming a relic of a bygone era. While doing the work yourself can save you the significant commissions that many real-estate agents command, for many, flying […]

Sustainable Homes No Longer Seen As Just A Fad

August 25, 2010

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While Atlanta’s housing market remains stuck in low gear, the trend toward certified green or “sustainable” homes has been growing. More builders are adopting sustainable practices and more buyers are weighing the economic benefit of paying a little extra up front for a house featuring environmentally sound design, construction standards and materials. “Even if the […]