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Decatur, GA Real Estate News

By Jen Bowman, Realtor - Anna Maria Island & Bradenton FL
(Keller Williams on the Water)
Decatur has an Electronics Recycling Day twice a year in the Fall and in the Spring. Due to the rainy weather the Electronics Recycling Day has been moved to Saturday, April 25th, 2009  from 9 am to 1 pm in the Decatur High School parking lot.   These are the things that can be recycled: Almost anything with an electrical cord can be recycled at the event EXCEPT microwave ovens, furniture, light fixtures, household appliances, lamps, vacuum cleaners.. These items will be recycled for free:  computers, Telephones, Mini-towers, Telephony equipment,  Adding machines, Monitors, Calculators, Servers, Typewriters, Workstations, Label makers, Keyboards, Copiers, Mice, Fax machines, Joystick game controllers, Answering machines, Printers, Printer cartridges, Digital cameras, Zip drives, Batteri...
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By Jim Crawford, Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA
(Long & Foster)
Looking for home sales near Emory University? The Emory University area is a sought after community.  Emory University in Atlanta has been long ranked as one of the best schools in the nation. Emory University is a private research university located in the city of Atlanta in unincorporated DeKalb County, GA. Emory University consists of 9 academic divisions: schools of arts and sciences, theology, business, law, medicine, public health, and nursing. Emory is often referred to as the Harvard of the South.  Emory University has been acknowledge for superior academics, outstanding undergraduate education programs in the arts and sciences, and a highly ranked professional faculty and research facilities.  For students that attend any of Emory University schools there is nearby off-campus h...
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By Jen Bowman, Realtor - Anna Maria Island & Bradenton FL
(Keller Williams on the Water)
Oakhurst and Winona Park Elementary School PTAs are doing an online Auction to raise money. The schools are part of the city of Decatur which is a great place to live, work and play. This is the first year of what will be an annual event. There is a huge amount of things to bid on from art, to a vacation in Tuscany, restaurants gift certificates, salon services, event tickets, etc.  There really is something for everyone. Donations are still being accepted for people or businesses who want to donate an item or service to the auction. The auction ends April 17 at 9 p.m. You will need this password oakwpsis2009 to view the online catalog. It is case sensitive. Check it out and support our local Parent Teachers Association.   ----------------------------------------------------------------...
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By Jen Bowman, Realtor - Anna Maria Island & Bradenton FL
(Keller Williams on the Water)
On Tuesday March 24th, the Washington Park and Valley Brook neighborhoods in Decatur will be holding an Open House for real estate Agents to come out and tour our listings.  From 11:30 am to 3 pm we will be open with refreshments and drawings. Washington Park is a hidden gem in Decatur, GA off of Lawrencville Hwy between North Druid Hills Rd and Dekalb Industrial Way. The weather should be great. Come out and see this little known neighborhood! Dekalb County even has a small park there, also known as Washington Park with picnic pavilion, grill and playground.  Homes on Tour include:  2801 Arborcrest Drive, Decatur 3 bedroom/2.5 bath for $285K (Keller Williams) 2785 Arborcrest Drive, Decatur 4 bedroom/2.5 bath for $299,900 (Avenue Realty) The Oaks on Jordan Townhomes, Decatur new constru...
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By Kerry Lucasse, Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant
(eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group)
First time home buyer - Federal Tax Credit -- $7500 vs $8000 For many potential first time home buyers, the 2008 and 2009 "First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit" has been a bit of a mystery.  I've had many questions such as -- When do you get your tax credit?  Do you have to pay it back?  What if you sell your house within 2 or 3 years?  What if I'm a first time home buyer but my husband isn't?  REALTOR.org created a "Cheat Sheet" that covers EVERYTHING and should answer 99% of your questions about the 2008 and 2009 First time home buyer tax credit. >>> VIEW THE "CHEAT SHEET"  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What is the difference between the 2008 tax credit and the 2009 tax credit (other than the amount)? The primary difference is that the $7500 tax credit of 2008 needs to be paid back over the ...
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By Jen Bowman, Realtor - Anna Maria Island & Bradenton FL
(Keller Williams on the Water)
The 7th Annual TOUR deCATUR 5K Road Race, 1 Mile Fun Run and Tot Trot is coming up on Saturday morning, March 21, 2009. The one mile Fun Run begins at 8:45 am and the 5K Race begins at 9:15 am at Renfroe Middle School. The 3.1 mile route winds through the wonderful Oakhurst and Winnona Park neighborhoods of Decatur, GA. All proceeds from the race benefit the work of the Decatur Education Foundation. The entry fee is $18 for Adults and $12 for children under 18 (including Tot Trot participants under age 4) before March 13th. After the 13th, the entry fee will be $25. All participants will receive a race T-shirt.  Registration is available online. --------------------------- In Winnona Park there are currently 20 single family homes for sale ranging in price from $230,000-$759,000. In Oak...
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            For those of you that know Jesus Rodriguez, he was the original on-site agent at North Village Decatur new townhomes when the community opened! All though he was moved to another communtiy, Jesus is  now back at North Village as the on-site agent once again. For those of you who do not know Jesus, he brings a fun and exciting energy to this Decatur new townhomes community. The homeowners at North Village are absolutely thrilled to have Jesus back.If you are in the market for a new Atlanta area townhome at North Village in Decatur, then stop by to meet Jesus today!North Village | 1071 North Village Drive | Decatur GA 30032 | 404-508-8855 | www.northvillagedecatur.com  
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By Jen Bowman, Realtor - Anna Maria Island & Bradenton FL
(Keller Williams on the Water)
Dekalb County, GA real estate is still selling!  Dekalb County includes Decatur, Atlanta, Dunwoody, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Scottdale, Clarkston, Avondale Estates, Doraville, Chamblee and others.  January 1 through February 28th 2009 there were 1,862 new listings. The average list price is $261,523. There are 754 pending sales.  That means they are under contract but not yet closed. 395 Single family homes have been sold and closed. The average original list price of the homes that have sold is $196,674. The average sales price is $171,022. Homes have sold on average in Dekalb County for 94.10% of list price with as high as 97.48% of list price in some areas. The average days on market is 86. What does this mean? It means that homes in lower price ranges are moving.  It's a great mark...
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By Kerry Lucasse, Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant
(eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group)
Decatur GA Real Estate - Selling your Intown Atlanta Home With all the competition in the Intown Atlanta real estate market (or any real estate market! ) it is so important to present your home in its 'best light'.  To follow are five inexpensive ideas that will help your home look light, bright and airy... 1)  Let the sun shine in -- Open all the curtains and window shades.  Add a small lamp or uplight to dark corners.  If you have dark heavy curtains, consider replacing with white sheer curtains. 2)  Increase your wattage -- Replace your 40W or 60W lightbulbs with 100W bulbs to brighten things up and make the room feel larger.  ** Please be sure that your lamp can handle the higher watt bulb. 3)  Don't block the light -- Clean your windows inside and out.  Also, remove any excess furn...
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By Jen Bowman, Realtor - Anna Maria Island & Bradenton FL
(Keller Williams on the Water)
Stop by the Ponce-Fairview Shoppes in downtown Decatur to do some shopping for your sweetheart or for yourself.  On Saturday February 14th, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Ponce-Fairview Shoppes will be having a Sweetheart Sidewalk Sale with snacks and drinks. You can pick from such items as jewelry, apparel, body care, skincare, and many other gifts. Stop by Eyeworks for a free eye screening from 12-4 p.m. and if you book an appointment with them that day, you can get discounts off your exam (not to be included with insurance discounts) They also have really cute red frames in stock. Tastings is having a special on "flirtinis" for $6.00 and 10% off retail red wines. Eviva, a very cool shoe and accessories store will be doing a Valentines day sale -20% off lowest marked price or Buy 1, ...
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By Kelly Allen
(Keller Williams Realty Premier Atlanta)
Oakhurst, a neighborhood located in the southeast corner of Decatur, Georgia (30030 zip code) is a close-knit community that was built around the Scottish Rite Hospital.  Now, around Harmony Park in the central area of Oakhurst there are restaurants such as Mojo's Pizza, Kavarna Coffee House, Universal Joint and The Matador Mexican Cantina.  It's a fun neighborhood that families love to pack up their strollers and walk to from neighboring areas like Kirkwood and East Lake. Although Oakhurst is still an area targeted by young professionals it has not been immune to the current real estate shift.  In 2006 the neighborhood experienced 102 sales.  Their average sales price was $317,416.  On average, it took 54 days for these homes to sell.In 2007 there were 98 sales (a 4% decrease).  Their ...
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By Kerry Lucasse, Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant
(eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group)
 Decatur real estate - Oakhurst Decatur homes for sale It's time again for the 2009 Oakhurst Wine Crawl (aka Oakhurst Wine Tasting Festival).  On February 28th from 4 to 7 pm, local Oakhurst businesses will open their doors and feature wine from around the globe.  This is one of my favorite Oakhurst events and it really kicks off the Spring Festival season.  Usually about 20 different businesses will participate and it is great fun to visit the local auto repair shop or the optomotrist's office and sample a glass of wine.  If you haven't been to the Oakhurst Wine Crawl before, please know that it SELLS OUT FAST.  Only 750 tickets are sold each year and it is best to purchase them prior to the wine festival so you don't have to wait in the long lines. ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:  Kavar...
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By Kerry Lucasse, Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant
(eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group)
Atlanta Real Estate & Homes for Sale Decatur GA Townhomes - North Village If you are a first-time home buyer trying to find a beautiful new home under $185,000, you have come to the right place!  I just toured the new Decatur towhomes at North Village and they are well contructed and give you lots of  Craftsman bungalow details and charm.  The homes have 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and prices start at about $150,000 up to $183,900. The homes are beautifully constructed with 2-stories, master suites, crown molding, spacious kitchens and a 1-car garage. The North Village townhomes are centrally located, just off of Memorial Drive, near the new Super Wal-mart that just went in at the old Avondale Mall location.  You are also very close to Downtown Decatur, Oakhurst Village, MARTA, Avondal...
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By Kelly Allen
(Keller Williams Realty Premier Atlanta)
Winnona Park, a neighborhood located in the southeast corner of Decatur, Georgia (30030 zip code) is a close-knit college community within walking distance to Agnes Scott College and downtown Decatur's many restaurants, bars and shops.  Winnona Park seems to be bucking this Decatur's current real estate shift.  In 2006 the neighborhood experienced 41 sales.  Their average sales price was $376,973.  On average, it took 54 days for these homes to sell.In 2007 there were 73 sales (a 27% increase).  Their average sales price was $395,675 (an increase of 5% from the year before).  On average, it took 73 days to sell a home.The most current data we have shows that, in 2008, there were only 33 sales in Winnona Park but the average sales price increased by 13% to $449,810!  When many other neig...
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By Kerry Lucasse, Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant
(eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group)
Atlanta Real Estate - Selling your Atlanta home I just noticed a new feature on Postlets.com.  If you use the premium Postlets eFlyer to promote your listings, potential buyers will now receive a "Walk Score" for the property.  This new tool helps home buyers determine how close the property is to restaurants, parks, etc.  I visited the Walk Score website and you are able to plug in any address -- even if you don't use Postlets.com -- and determine the score for your listing, as well as a map with links to local churches, pubs, restaurants and more.  It's great!  As an agent who specializes in the Intown -- or Downtown -- Atlanta neighborhoods, being able to walk to parks and restaurants is VERY important to my home buyer clients.  If you work in a similar area, this is a nice touch whe...
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By Kerry Lucasse, Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant
(eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group)
If you purchased a home in 2008, please read the following... With the start of the New Year, it's never too early to begin thinking about tax season.  As you know, buying a home can be a huge tax advantage, so I want to be sure that as a new homeowner you know you may be eligible for a Homestead Exemption. Georgia allows homeowners to claim a Homestead Exemption as a tax benefit that could amount to considerable annual savings.  To qualify, the homeowner must occupy the property as their primary residence as of January 1, 2009 in order to apply for the 2009 Georgia Homestead Excemption.  Depending on the county, you will need to file at the county Court House or Tax Commissioner's Office in person, by mail or on the web.  The filing deadline is March 1st in most counties, but the deadl...
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By Kerry Lucasse, Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant
(eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group)
Atlanta Real Estate - Atlanta Home Foreclosures - Condo and Loft Foreclosures With the low interest rates and high number of home and condo foreclosures in Metro Atlanta,  Atlanta home buyers that were "on the fence" last fall are now coming out of the woodwork to take advantage of historically LOW interest rates and great deals on homes. If you are looking for a great deal on a home, you've come to the right place.  To follow is a complete list of all the home foreclosure homes in Metro Atlanta. PLEASE NOTE:  These lists are automatically updated daily, so be sure to bookmark this page. -->  FORECLOSURE homes in NORTH FULTON (Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, Duluth and more) -->  FORECLOSURE homes in SOUTH FULTON (East Atlanta, College Park, Ormewood, Grant Park and more) -->  FORECLOSURES...
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By Jen Bowman, Realtor - Anna Maria Island & Bradenton FL
(Keller Williams on the Water)
Come have breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 20 from 8 to 10 a.m! He will be at the Holiday Inn Select Decatur Conference Center in downtown Decatur, GA.  The address is 130 Clairemont Ave. Santa's reindeers are busy resting up for the big night so Santa will be arriving on a Decatur Fire truck.  Merry Christmas! --------------------------------------- If you are thinking of buying or selling a home, contact local expert Jen Bowman, Realtor with Success Realty serving the real estate needs of Decatur and Metro Atlanta, GA. 404-456-5024 View Intown Living Blog    
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By Kerry Lucasse, Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant
(eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group)
In today's challenging times, some of the wonderful organizations that provide food and toys to needy families are struggling.  It is more important than ever that we reach out and help one another -- if it is a $20 toy or an hour of your time, every little bit matters. Three easy ways to contribute to those who really need it: 1)   Buy a pre-packaged bag of food from your local grocery store (Publix and Kroger have donation gift bags in the front of the store that range in price from $6 to $20 2)  Stop by Wal-mart this weekend and buy a toy for a child in foster care.  Clark Howard, Consumer Reporter for 750 AM radio, leads an effort each year called "Clark's Christmas Kids".  His goal is to collect toys and clothes for children in foster care.  Get details and see which Walmart stores...
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By Jen Bowman, Realtor - Anna Maria Island & Bradenton FL
(Keller Williams on the Water)
What's the real estate market doing in Decatur? I pulled numbers from FMLS, one of the 2 listing services we have in Metro Atlanta. By the way, if you are selling your home, it really needs to be on both listing services GA MLS and FMLS. Make sure your agent is a member of both. In the 30030 zip code we have 167 single family homes on the market as Active listings.  They range in price from a foreclosure at $44,900 on Woodfern Drive to $1,649,000 a huge new construction home on Lamont Drive. There are 22 Pending Sales, which means they are under contract but not yet closed.  They range from $94,100 in Midway Woods to $785,000 in Oakhurst.  5 homes are in their Due Diligence Period, which means there is a contract on them, but the Buyers are still doing their inspections and getting thin...
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