Where IS Atlanta?
December 22, 2008
Relocating to Atlanta? Where do you think the Atlanta metro area begins and ends?
If you’ve never been to Atlanta, or if your only trip was changing planes at Hartsfield International Airport, large geographic area can be overwhelming.
Even those of us who live here are confused about the boundaries of Atlanta.
So, when you’re online looking at Atlanta houses for sale…
It’s important to know where you are, where you want to be, and if you can get there from here.
Call or email today for direction. Before you know it, you’ll be the confident owner of the perfect home for your needs - in less time than if you searched on your own.
Relocating to Atlanta? Get the Best Relocation Guide FREE
October 10, 2008
Relocating to Atlanta?
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Our goal is to provide lots of information, so you can make decisions about relocating to Atlanta.
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- Atlanta real estate listings and homes for sale
- Atlanta neighborhoods and communities
- Atlanta public, private and special need schools
- Activities for children and adults
- Medical facilities, shopping, entertainment, and more…
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Atlanta, Home of the Braves
June 10, 2008
The Atlanta Braves made me move to Atlanta.
Back in the fall of 1981 we drove up to Atlanta from Tallahassee to see the Braves play. The day was glorious. Crisp fall weather. Brilliant blue sky. We fell in love with the city.
It was a different stadium then. Today we have Turner Field, constructed for the 1996 Olympics.
Photo Credit: FLC
A different team. A losing team. Parking was available in grass lots. All Some of that has changed.
Last night’s loss against the Phillies makes me want to tell you another Atlanta story. A summer story that never let’s me down. A story that leaves me satisfied time after time.
Photo Credit: Perfectance
Peach ice cream in a waffle cone.
Marietta’s Big Chicken
May 24, 2008
Many of our readers are relocating to Atlanta. Looking at houses and researching school statistics is such a small piece of deciding where to live.
Let me tell you a story about living in Atlanta. We want you to see Atlanta the way we see Atlanta - with our hearts, memories, and stories.
The Big Chicken
I moved to the Atlanta area in 1981. My job was in Cobb County, so Marietta seemed the most convenient location to live.
Very quickly I learned the Big Chicken was critical for driving directions. “We’re above the Big Chicken.” “If you get to the chicken, you’ve gone too far.”
My husband loves telling a story about his trip to the Big Chicken with our daughter in 1993.
Over the years, the structure had deteriorated. Public outcry forced Kentucky Fried Chicken to rethink their decision to tear down the infamous landmark.
During final stages of construction, the chicken was shrouded from view.
Rick and Jessica planned for weeks to be on site for the much acclaimed unveiling - and free fried chicken.
Imagine the delight of an 8 year old when yards of canvas fell away to reveal bright yellow beaks, and a black round eye that moved.
What are your stories?
Do you have a favorite story about the Big Chicken? Leave a Comment.
We want to share your stories.
- Why did you move to Atlanta?
- Do you remember when an Atlanta Braves baseball game only cost a dollar?
- What do you like most about the Georgia Aquarium?
Tell us what you like - or don’t like - about living in Atlanta.
Fighting Crime in Atlanta
February 26, 2008
A lot of folks contact us when they are thinking of moving to Atlanta. They want to know where the best schools are located, what it costs to buy a 4-bedroom home with a finished basement on a large level lot with a fenced yard, and what is the crime rate in the area.
We are well prepared to answer questions on schools and housing, but are never sure how to address the issue of crime. Now we have an answer - at least in Midtown.
Check out the video here. (H/T to AtlantaMidtown)
Atlanta Tops the List for America’s Most Wired City
February 18, 2008
A recent article by Elizabeth Woyke for Forbes.com examines some of the reasons Atlanta tops Forbes.com’s survey of America’s most wired cities in the U.S. - for the second year in a row.
As the communications hub for the Southeast, Atlanta boasts regional headquarters for AT&T (nyse: T - news - people ) and Verizon (nyse: VZ - news - people ) and a bustling community of Internet-related start-ups. It’s also home to BellSouth and EarthLink (nasdaq: ELNK - news - people )–a major promoter of citywide wireless networks until recent months–as well as cable giant Cox Communications.
So, what I want to know…
Is it important that your Atlanta real estate agent be wired?
There is no shortage of websites to view Atlanta homes for sale: Zillow, Trulia, and Roost, to name a few national sites. Every major real estate broker and franchise in the metro Atlanta area has a website featuring Atlanta listings - most of them with direct feeds to the Atlanta multiple listing services.
Real estate agents promote email listing alerts and home searches from their personal websites. All of them apparently wanting to have a conversation with you, the person searching for information on the Atlanta housing market.
But, how many times have you emailed the listing agent seeking answers to your questions, and never received a response?
What’s the point of real estate agents promoting online service and being unavailable? I don’t get it.
In my office, we recognize that folks moving to Atlanta have tons of questions, and often need guidance to narrow the home search.
- Where are the best schools in Atlanta?
- Is Atlanta traffic as bad as everyone says?
- Is this neighborhood safe? Should we rent first?
- How do I find the best place to live?
- Where do I find diverse lifestyles?
- What’s the best way for me to compare one Atlanta suburb to another?
We use technology to enhance our ability to answer your questions in a timely manner. Our goal is to acknowledge your request within the hour, and provide a detailed response the same business day. To meet this goal we - like Atlanta - are the most wired real estate agents in Atlanta.
How to Find the Best Place to Live in Atlanta - Part 6
January 29, 2008
Over the last few weeks we have raised several questions to guide the assessment of your priorities for your move. We thought it would be helpful to have them at hand. So, feel free to print them out and discuss around the dinner table.
Why are you considering a move or purchasing property at this time?
- Retirement
- Investment Property
- Proximity to Family
- Employment
- Improved Quality of Life
- Other __________
How often would you like to see family?
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Special Occasions
- Telephone or Email is Fine
How often would you like to see close friends?
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Special Occasions
- Telephone or Email is Fine
In terms of square footage, are you “downsizing” or “upsizing” and why?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
How important is reducing your cost of living?
- Very important
- Important
- Not important
What is your approximate housing budget?
- Less than $250,000?
- $250,000 - $350,000?
- $350,000 - $500,000?
- $500,000 - $700,000?
- $700,000 - $1,000,000?
- Over $1,000,000?
If you’re purchasing property for investment, how long do you plan to hold it?
- Less than 5 years
- 5 - 10 years
- More than 10 years
What type of housing are you looking for?
- Single-family
- Condominium or Townhouse
- Custom-built
- Spec-built
- New Construction
- Resale
What type of community interests you?
- Urban
- Suburban
- Private / Gated
- Family-friendly
- Age-specific
Rank what is important to you in a community from the following list:
Services
- Major Medical Center
- Shopping
- Places of Worship
- Colleges/Universities
Recreation
- Golf, Tennis, Swimming
- Walking, Hiking, Biking
- Kayaking, Boating, Fishing
- Professional/College Sports
- Civic/Social Groups
Cultural Events
- Theater
- Music
- Museums
- Fine Dining
What community amenities are important to you?
- Pool
- Fitness Center
- Tennis
- Clubhouse
- Golf
- Walking Trails
- Organized Activities
- Other ____________
Sharing your lifestyle with North Atlanta Realty Group helps us better serve in guiding your relocation. Drop us a note at any time.
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