This real estate market report is for Decatur, GA 30030 zip code only and does not include condos, multi family homes or commercial real estate. It's covers single family homes only. For June 2009: 13 Homes sold ranging in price from $165,000 - $680,000. 37 Homes are pending sale meaning they went under contract but have not yet closed. List prices range from $21,900 - $799,000. 4 are in the Contingency Period which means they are in their due diligence period and may or may not close. There are 194 Active Listings ranging in price from $100,000 to $1,500,000.  There's something for everyone! If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Decatur, GA contact local expert and Realtor Jen Bowman, Broker Associate & e-PRO with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners at 404-456-5024. Vi... 07/06/2009

Less, than 1 mile from Talley Street in Historic Decatur, the Annual Decatur Beach Party happens this Friday, June 19th. From 5 p.m - midnight, the Decatur Business Association sponsors this event to bring in 60 tons of sand and turns the square into a beach for the evening. There will be live music in the square bandstand (the gazebo), boardwalk games and just plain beach fun. Tickets are required for entry into the sand area. (Tickets are not required to gather around the bandstand. Kids are free with 2 paying Adult tickets for $10 each at the event, or $6.50 each if purchased in advance.With a large 1 bedroom with den loft starting from the $130's and 2 bedrooms starting from the $180's, Talley Street lofts in Atlanta offers modern simplistic lofts with large open floorplans, more f... 06/18/2009

Construction Resources, Inc. is hosting a clearance sale event on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at their showroom located at 224 Rio Circle, Decatur, Ga. 30030. Don’t wait any longer to remodel your kitchen or bath, the Kitchen & Bath Showroom and Indoor Slab Gallery at Construction Resources is a one-stop-shop for premium countertops and specialty products for your home. Featured products include custom countertops, bath tubs, vanity tops, shower pans, tub decks, shower doors, bath hardware and other products for your home from name brands such as Cambria, Artisan, Kohler, Caesarstone, Silestone, Corian and International Bath. The sale is open to the public and will be held rain or shine. Bring the whole family to the Carnival on Saturday, June 20 for hot ... 06/12/2009

Contact Rita Carreno # 678-481-3516. CHARMING 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH CHARLESTON STYLE TOWNHOME WITH PRIVATE COURTYARD AND COVERED PATIO. UPDATED KITCHEN FEATURES TWO PANTRIES, BREAKFAST BAR, LOTS OF CABINETS, AND CERAMIC TILE FLOOR. DINING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, BUILT-IN BOOKSHELVES, FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS WITH PLANTATION SHUTTERS. 2 CAR GARAGE. For complete tour:  http://www.advantagehometours.com/tabid/569.aspx      06/06/2009

It's that time of year for the Decatur Beach Party in Decatur, GA. It will be Friday June 19, 2009 from 5 p.m. to midnight. There will be 60 tons of sand on "Ponce de Leon Fun Pier" and dancing on the Marta Plaza. The festival layout has been changed this year and as always, it looks like it will be fun.  The Festival is on Ponce de Leon Ave between Church St and Clairemont Ave. in Decatur, Ga. The Decatur Beach Party is held by the Decatur Business Association (DBA) and helps fund the free events in Decatur, including Concerts on the Square on Saturday evenings in May and September, Blue Sky Concerts at lunchtime on Wednesdays in May and September and 4th of July Fireworks.  Tickets are $6.50 in for adults in advance, $10 at the gate; children 12 and under, free (limit two children per... 06/04/2009

  Saturday, May 23, 200910:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 200911:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Decatur Arts Alliance presents the 21st annual Decatur Arts Festival featuring an ArtWalk Friday night, an Artists Market on Saturday & Sunday, a Fine Arts Exhibit, a Literary Arts Festival, a Dance Festival and much more.  This is a must do Memorial Day Weekend event!  Search for homes for sale in Decatur Scott Eaves, Associate BrokerLet's talk Real Estate! www.scottsellsatlanta.com(404) 518-3820 - DIRECT (404) 920-3439 - FAX Chapman Hall Realtors (404) 236-0043 05/21/2009

Looking for some weekend fun? The 21st Annual Decatur Arts Festival is this Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 -May 24, 2009. It will be held in downtown Decatur, GA. Fine Arts Exhibit - Dalton Gallery at Agnes Scott College Art Walk - on Friday May 22, around Decatur Artist Market - Saturday and Sunday, on the Square in Decatur Kids and Teens Fest- Saturday May 23 at Scott Park at 231 Sycamore Street Performing Arts- Saturday and Sunday at the Community Bandstand on the Square Literary Arts- Saturday and Sunday in and around the Old Courthouse on the Square For more information contact the Decatur Arts Alliance at 404-371-9583. Decatur is full of wonderful events. It's a great place to live, work and play. If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Decatur GA, contact local expert Je... 05/21/2009

The Decatur Green Fest is Saturday May 2, 2009.  It's from 3 pm to 9:30 p.m at Decatur Square in Decatur, GA. It's a free event to raise environmental awareness. Children's activities include a rain barrel workshop. There will be more than 40 green vendors and green organizations presenting products and information.  The artist market includes artists who work in recycled materials.  Come wander around, check things out and enjoy the live music. There will be local and organic produce and food from Ted's Montana Grill, K-Chocolat, Java Monkey Organic Coffee and Wine Bar, Equal Exchange fair-trade coffee and teas, and Bionade organic beverages. Wine and beer will be available from Bonterra Vineyards and Terrapin Beer. The first of the May concert series begins at 7 pm at the Gazebo on th... 05/01/2009

 Atlanta Real Estate - Oakhurst Decatur Homes for Sale If you are searching for a home in Decatur's most popular neighborhood, Oakhurst, you have to stay on your toes!  The inventory of Oakhurst homes is low and the demand is HIGH, so many homes sell in the first week or two they are on the market.  If you really want to move to this neighborhood, I would recommend that you subscribe to an email notification service that will email you the moment a new Oakhurst home is on the market. In the meantime, here are a few of the Decatur homes that were just listed in the last week: 422 FAYETTEVILLE ROAD, DECATUR, GA 30030 $549,900 Single Family Residential 4 Bedrooms 3 Full | 1 Partial Bathrooms Listing # 3890512 Photo Tour (6)   |      331 EAST LAKE DRIVE, DECATUR, GA 30030 $499,900 Single Fa... 04/29/2009

In March, we declared lot 17 as North Village's Townhome of the Week! It's now UNDER CONTRACT! With benefits of a end home, the buyer is getting some extra's including extra windows on the side. If you or you're client missed this opportunity, don't worry. We have more new Decatur homes for you to choose from. Before you purchase any Atlanta townhomes, you must check out North Village first. You'll get the same great convenience for a fraction of the Cost! New Townhomes starting from the $160's! North Village | 1071 North Village Drive | Decatur,  GA 30032404-508-8855 | www.northvillagedecatur.com 04/24/2009

Talley Street Decatur homes would like to welcome Phlinda Schumacher as our newest Talley Street expert! Phlinda has been with Morris & Raper Realtors over 2 years, and is moving her expertise to these Decatur lofts. Phlinda is also very excited to be coming to Decatur. She states, "I am so excited to be a part of this amazing loft community in Decatur. It truly is a great value and I can't wait to pass that along to my customers." Talley Street offers SPACIOUS 1 bedroom "soft" lofts from the $150's and 2 bedroom SPACIOUS "soft" lofts from the $180's. This gated community has a pool for lounging if you want to stay in, or walk to all that downtown Decatur has to offer! There are one of a kind shops and restaurants, as well as events happening all year long. Decatur really is a gem. Visi... 04/23/2009

I've written several blogs on North Village and Berkeley Village in Decatur, Georgia. Both communities offer new craftsman style townhomes in the Metro Atlanta Inside the Perimeter area at very affordable prices. The builder, Sagent Homes, has a blog that we try to keep information about each community and community events and happenings. We just posted information on April Events happening in Decatur, Avondale and Oakhurst areas. For more information, check out our Sagent Homes blog. And remember to keep us in mind for anyone looking in the Atlanta or Metro Atlanta areas. We are approx. 7 miles from Atlanta City limits with the convience of being close to I-285, Marta Routes and Kennsigton Train Station and eclectic and unique city and towns like Decatur, Avondale and Oakhurst. Berkel... 04/16/2009

Good question -- and one that you hear often in today's Atlanta real estate market. The answer is that your home is probably overpriced. If you REALLY want to sell your home in the shortest amount of time for the HIGHEST PRICE - no matter what the market conditions -- there is ONE thing that you absolutely have to do: PRICE IT CORRECTLY. That may mean pricing it 1% to 4% below market value in order to stay ahead of the declining home values, but the upside is that it will SELL QUICKLY and may even generate multiple offers. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ According to ChartMaster Services LLC, more than 80% of all Metro Atlanta listings failed (i.e. didn't sell during the 3 to 6 month listing period).  That number is outrageous! If the Atlanta home sellers priced their home correct... 04/15/2009

Decatur's Martin Luther King, Jr. Project Seeks Referral of Senior Citizens It's time to apply for assistance during Decatur's Martin Luther King Jr. Service Project for 2010.  The 8th annual project, sponsored by the Decatur Preservation Alliance in partnership with the City of Decatur, will take place Saturday, January 16, Sunday, January 17, and Monday, January 18, 2010.  If you or someone you know can answer "yes" to the questions that follow, you or the person you have in mind may qualify for help with home and yard maintenance and repairs.  Are you age 65 or older and on a fixed or lower income?  Do you own and reside in your home?  Is your home within the city limits of Decatur?  Assistance during the Martin Luther King Jr. Service Project is available free of charge to those who... 04/13/2009

Oakhurst Community Garden is having it's big Plant Sale this Saturday April 11, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be more than 100 varieties of tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, herbs, flower, perennials, and shrubs for sale. The Oakhurst Community Garden is in Decatur, GA at 435 Oakview Road, Decatur, GA on the corner of McDonough and Oakview. You will find just about all you need for your organic spring and summer garden. If you can't make it Saturday the sale is open year round and is located in the front yard of the Garden house. The Garden offers classes on gardening, cooking, even how to keep goats! The Martinis in the Garden Event is coming up on March 16th, 2009. Check out their site for all they offer. It's another reason why Decatur, GA is a great place to live! ---------------... 04/10/2009

Berkeley Village Townhomes North Village Townhomes   Often times, we advertise North Village and Berkeley Village together.  They are only one mile apart, being built by the same developer and are both Craftsman style Townhomes in Decatur.  But, there are huge differences between the two. For starters, North Village is priced from the $150's.  It is located off Memorial Drive, and more of a first time buyer's home.  These 2-story new Decatur homes have 1 car garages, top GE Appliance package (black standard/stainless upgrade), and hard wood flooring in the foyers.  With 3 bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms, there are trey ceilings in the master bedroom, seperate garden tubs and showers in the master bath, and cultured marble counters in all bathrooms. It is an amazing value for the money! At Ber... 04/09/2009

Talley Street offers eclectic "soft lofts" for sale. Located just 1 mile from Downtown Decatur, Georgia off of East College Avenue. With over 80% sold, these Decatur homes are unusually large and spacious while offering premium. Starting from the $130's, choose from 3 different floorplans offering 1 large bedroom with den and 1 bath plans to a 2 bedroom and 2 bath plan. All plans feature: 10' smooth ceilings, covered balconies, hardwood floors, pendant lighting, stainless appliances, washer and dryer, large walk-in closets and more. Enjoy community amenities such as: elevator access to all residences, a pool with fountain and sun deck, fitness center, clubroom and conference room. If you are looking for Atlanta lofts, then you must consider Talley Street in Decatur while they last. Cal... 04/06/2009

 IN & AROUND ATLANTA - Festivals & Events in April 2009 April 4 --  Easter Egg Hunt in the Decatur Square - Saturday at 10:30 am.  Free admission. April 9 -- Jazz Nights at Scottish Rite in Oakhurst every Thursday from 7 to 9 pm.  Find out more. April 16-25 - Atlanta Film Festival.  Get the full schedule and buy tickets. April 17-19 - Druid Hills Home & Garden Tour - $20 in advance, $25 at the door.  Get more information. April 17-19 -- Dogwood Festival is back in Piedmont Park this year.  Live music, artist market & more.  Get the full scoop. April 18 -- Earth Day in Oakhurst's Harmony Park & Community Garden Earth Day from 10 am - 2 pm.  Free admission. April 25-26 - Inman Park Spring Festival & Tour of Homes - Don't miss the parade -- it begins at approximately 2:00 pm.  Get all the ... 04/03/2009

This Saturday April 4th, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt on the Square in downtown Decatur, GA.  If you are not familiar with the area, Decatur Square is on Ponce de Leon Ave in between Church St. and Clairmont Ave. The Easter Bunny arrives at 10:30 a.m. and the hunt for candy eggs begins at 11 a.m.  This is a BYOB event, Bring Your Own Basket.   There are multiple age categories: 0-2; Preschool, Kindergarten and grades 1-5.  This Free event is sponsored by the Decatur Business Association.   If you get there early stop in at one of the many restaurants for breakfast, or stop in after for lunch.  Decatur is a charming city with lots of events, shopping and dining less than 7 miles from downtown Atlanta, GA.   If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Decatur, contact Local Exp... 04/02/2009

The ING Marathon is Sunday March 29, 2009. It will be coming through Decatur, GA and cheering squads are needed. The official cheering station is at Fellini's Pizza located at 333 Commerce Drive in Decatur. Come on out bright and early on Sunday morning at 7 am to help cheer the runners on. In 2007, the City of Decatur won $10,000 for the Best Cheering Station and in 2008 won $5,000 for the second best station. Decatur wants to reclaim our #1 title, so wear your orange and bring a noise maker, signs, and/or a musical instrument.  Make some noise so the runners remember our wonderful city.   Runners will be voting for their favorite Water Stations and their favorite Cheering Section so we want them to remember Decatur. Prize money will to the Decatur Youth Fund for child obesity programs... 03/28/2009