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The Mark at Atlanta Will Bring More Student Apartments to Midtown

November 15, 2017 by Thom Abbott

Student Housing The Mark at AtlantaAnother proposed apartment building will offer more off-campus apartments for students at Georgia Tech, and possibly SCAD. The Mark at Atlanta will eat up some more surface parking as well as three buildings. 

Landmark Properties and City Life Development Partners have proposed a 28-story apartment building at the corner of Spring and 10th Streets. This is across the street from Hanover West Midtown (once upon a time the Checker’s Drive In Restaurant). This new site is a surface parking lot, Domino’s Pizza, a small old apartment building and a doctor’s office. (See Map elsewhere in this article) 

The Mark at Atlanta will have 18 floors of residences, 9 levels of parking for 380 cars and street-level retail on 10th Street as well as Spring Street. (And people said nothing will happen on Spring Street…..yeah!) 

This building will join SQ5 and University House that have already been built just South of this site…and further South, the under-construction The Standard. There is some market for student housing obviously in the Georgia Tech area. 

Aqua Condos and The Mark at Atlanta
Aqua “04” Balconies on the left corner

While further from the SCAD campus, it might offer housing options for those students as well. 

What will be challenging, is the residents that live in Aqua Condominiums, just next door. For those that own one of the “04” Stack on the West side of the building…their balconies will pretty much look right into this building! Yikes! But, I’ve always told condo buyers, that as long as there are vacant lots, or low-rise businesses on a site, they are prime to be taken for future development. And now we see it once again!

With Aqua being 25 stories, and the new building at 28, they will be neck and neck. The new site has slope to it, so the actual line-up between the two buildings remains to be seen. 

The project came back through the Midtown Alliance’s Design Review Committee (DRC) on November 14, 2017. The notes from their second review of the project:

The Midtown Development Review Committee (DRC) saw a follow-up presentation for a student housing project proposed by CityLife Development Partners and Landmark Development. “The Mark at Atlanta” was presented previously in October and the committee requested more information related to the retail layout on 10th Street and the vehicular access and loading on Peachtree Place. They also recommended that the developer meet with residents of the adjacent condo tower, Aqua, to discuss concerns related to access and quality of life issues such as noise and site lines into the parking structure.  Since then, the development team made significant strides in addressing all identified concerns apart from the main sticking point involving a proposed curb cut on 10th Street. The DRC was not supportive of a variation to allow the curb cut on 10th Street due to the negative impact it would have on traffic flow along this corridor and the potential for traffic and pedestrian conflicts given its proximity to an existing curb cut on the adjacent property.  Further, 10th Street is viewed as a preferred location for retail and restaurant space and removing the curb cut allows more opportunity to activate the street level with those types of uses.  The committee recommended an alternative location for the curb cut on Spring Street. The development team is exploring this option and other modifications and intends to proceed with an electronic review before the end of the year.

 

Map of The Mark at Atlanta Building Site

Filed Under: Georgia Tech, Interesting Stories, Midtown Atlanta Apartments, Random Topics Tagged With: georgia tech housing, Georgia Tech News

Getting Into Georgia Tech: 8 Myths Applicants Need To Know

September 5, 2016 by Thom Abbott

We’ve had the pleasure of working with many parents of Georgia Tech students that have bought Midtown Atlanta condos for their son or daughter to live in while going to school. But the housing component is just one part of college. First, you have to GET INTO the school…in this case Georgia Tech!

Getting Into Georgia Tech: 8 Myths Applicants Need To Know

Georgia Tech Off Campus HousingIn an article in the AJC by Maureen Downey, she asks the 8 myth questions to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Rick Clark. We’ll list her statements here, but to get the answer, please click on the link to the article at the bottom of this page.

It is easier to get into Tech if you live in rural Georgia. Conversely, it is harder to get into Tech if you attend a metro powerhouse school, such as a Walton or a Lambert, from which many top students apply. 

It is easier to get into Tech if you apply for an under-subscribed major and avoid the high demand ones such as computer science. Colleges claim your major doesn’t matter, but, if so, aren’t schools at risk of being overrun with finance and business majors? 

GATech Off Campus HousingEven though the ACT has four parts, science, math, reading and English, Tech admits based only on the math and English scores. So, a student may have a composite score of 33, but could be rejected because of lower scores on the math and English portions. So, students should not worry about the science and reading portions of the ACT and concentrate on the math and English.

Everyone knows someone in Georgia with a strong SAT/ACT score, a 4.0 GPA and lots of activities who did not get into Tech. Why would such a candidate be denied admission?

Tech says it superscores SAT and ACT, but don’t admissions counselors really look at all the scores?

Tech cares a lot about how a student performs on the SAT and ACT.

Class rank doesn’t matter because while public schools still rank students, most private schools do not.

Tech is admitting more foreign and out-of-state students as they pay full freight and that helps compensate for the deep cuts to higher ed by the Georgia Legislature. 

To see the responses from Georgia Tech, click on “Eight Myths About Getting Into Georgia Tech: What Applicants Need to Know.”

If you HAVE been accepted to Georgia Tech, and are looking at your housing options, off-campus housing may still be an option for you to consider. The prices have dramatically risen, but if you purchase a 2 bedroom, and have roommates that pay you rent, you may actually come out ahead. It’s certainly something to consider!!

Contact us for more information about Midtown Atlanta Condos and Georgia Tech off campus housing.

 

Filed Under: Blog, Buyers, Georgia Tech Tagged With: georgia tech housing, Georgia Tech News

CONGRATULATIONS On Your GATech Employment! Now Where Do I Live?

March 10, 2016 by Thom Abbott

GATech Relocation and HousingI’ve done Relocation. Not once or twice…but  SEVEN times when I was in corporate America with Hilton Hotels and Nikko Hotels. And, I’ve done countless inter-city moves with a U-Haul truck. I know what moving is like!!!

Cross town is not a huge deal….but cross-country to a new city and state…now that’s some stress! And one of the big challenges is Where Are you going to Live?

Congratulations On Your GATech Employment

I may not be the first, but let me Congratulate you on your GATech employment. NOW, Where are you going to live?

Certainly a number of factors need to be considered when you look for your new home in Atlanta! Single? Married? Children? Pets? Cars? Toys? (I’m referring to the adult kind like motorcycles or maybe a boat!) But another very important factor you have to consider is your commute time from home to the GATech campus! It could be minutes….or hours!  Whether you have had an opportunity to visit Atlanta before you move, or you are arriving here in time to start work, never fear….MyMidtownMojo is here to help!

Whether you want to live in a Midtown Atlanta condo and walk to the GATech campus, or you need room for the family, schools and the adult toys, we can help you find the right neighborhood to call home. Do we specialize in Midtown and Intown Atlanta Real Estate? You bet! Can we help you find other neighborhoods that meet you family and housing needs? You bet!

So whether you just learned you are coming to Atlanta, or you are here and need to find the right place to live, MyMidtownMojo is ready to help!

We’ve moved before. A strange new city. Where is everything from the market to the mechanic? The cleaners to the car wash? Yep, been there and done that. And to have someone there that can help you, or your family find their way around…well that just makes the transition that much easier.

Once we complete your Celebration and you have the truck at the door (or the loading dock) I’m not going to disappear!! I’m here to continue to help you! Whatever the question you may have, I’m just a call, click or text away!

Congratulations on your GATech Employment! Now let MyMidtownMojo help you find your new home!

 

 


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Filed Under: Blog, Georgia Tech Tagged With: georgia tech housing, Georgia Tech News

Twisted Kitchen Midtown Atlanta to Open in January

December 12, 2015 by Thom Abbott

Twisted Kitchen Midtown AtlantaIndeed, we know that restaurants a plenty seems to be the retail du jour for Midtown Atlanta! And January will add a new option!

Twisted Kitchen Midtown Atlanta to Open in January

Twisted Kitchen, which currently has one outpost near Kennesaw State University, will be opening in January at University House on Spring and 8th Streets. According to owner Michael Cohen, “We’ve been ready to open since August. All the equipment and entire design is ready to go,” Cohen told What Now Atlanta (WNA) in a telephone conversation Tuesday.

Twisted Kitchen Midtown Menu“We’re just waiting on the permitting, but we should be open within 60 days.”

A glance at the menu from Kennesaw restaurant kinda makes your mouth water! The prices are extremely reasonable….and considering they are opening in a student apartment building, let’s hope they continue that trend. With lots of fresh ingredients to add to your pasta dish, this is sure to be a great spot for students…and student athletes looking for some good carbs!

Twisted Kitchen will certainly have some great neighbors to draw from as well. Currently, within a one block radius, you have Midcity Lofts, Plaza Midtown, Aqua, University House (where the restaurant is located) SQ5, another student apartment building, and under construction just behind the building is Modera Midtown. And the new NCR corporate headquarters has just broken ground next door as well!

It’s great to finally see some life coming to Spring Street, between 10th and 5th. The huge vacant lots that have been there forever and soon to be no more…being replaced by cool buildings and lots of people on the streets!

Once we’ve had a chance to sample Twisted Kitchen, we will report back to you!

 

Filed Under: Midtown Atlanta News and Events, Midtown Restaurants and Business Tagged With: gatech, georgia tech housing, Georgia Tech News, Midtown Atlanta Business, Midtown Atlanta Restaurants

Condos For Sale Near Georgia Tech

March 31, 2015 by Thom Abbott

Search Condos for Sale Near Georgia TechCondos For Sale Near Georgia Tech

It’s that time of year that we are working with and being contacted by numerous parents of GATech students looking at the options of where they can live off campus. This process often includes looking at purchasing a Midtown Atlanta condo where they (along with a roommate or two) can live while attending school.

The main factors that all GATech parents are considering are:

  • Location
  • Price (including HOA fees, insurance, etc
  • Security
  • Ability to Rent
  • What will I be able to sell it for when they graduate?

All of these are important factors, and something I certainly understand, having been selling Midtown Atlanta since 2004! So let’s look at each one.

Location

Indeed, the closer to campus you can be the better. But with that location comes the second factor we will talk about price. There are several condo buildings within an easy walk of Tech Square. Other options in the Atlantic Station area are not as convenient, and getting to and from campus could be an issue for the student. And that great location now, will be just as important when we talk about re-sale.

Price

Unfortunately, the days of Midtown Atlanta Condos for less than $100,000 are behind us. You may find an occasional “stray” at that price, but more than likely it will either be in a less desirable location, or need some serious renovations. Even finding something in the less that $200,000 range for a 1 bedroom is becoming a challenge. Prices have gone up dramatically since our market crash, so the idea of waiting for better prices is not the best plan.

Condo SecuritySecurity

When we refer to security, we are talking about the specific condo building itself. Midtown Atlanta is an urban, city environment, and students (or ANYONE for that matter) should always be aware of their surroundings. Walking with the headphones in and your head in your phone does not make for a good awareness of what is around you!

As for the condominium buildings, security will vary from building to building. Your newer high-rise buildings have state-of-the-art security that included coded elevators, 24-hour Concierge and extensive camera systems that monitor the public, or common areas of the building. Other buildings may have other security, or not as sophisticated a system.

Ability To Rent

Every Midtown Atlanta condominium building has HOA regulations that limit the number of homes that may be leased at any given time. This is done to protect YOUR investment in a building that is primarily owner-occupied and not like an apartment building. To lease your condo, you must have an HOA-approved leasing permit. Not having one, and renting your condo illegally can net you a $25-50 PER DAY fine until the tenant has moved out, and the HOA can limit access to the common areas of the building, such as the parking garage, club room and fitness center.  On average, you can expect a 5-year waiting list in most of the Midtown Atlanta condo buildings! Now, not a bad thing. If your son or daughter is a freshman at GATech, they will have at least 3 years of school left, maybe 4 if they have an extended plan like I did! If they elect to stay in Atlanta for work, here comes another year, and before you know it, you have a leasing permit. Now, you can decide if you want to lease out the condo and turn it into an investment property. You will have anywhere from 90-180 days to decide if you are going to lease your unit, before the permit is revoked.

What Will I Be Able To Sell It For When They Graduate?

Unfortunately, my crystal ball broke. Meaning, it’s nearly impossible to tell you what the real estate market will be like in 2019 or 2020 when they finish school. (I mean it was hard to even type those YEARS!!!)

Prices have risen dramatically in the past few years since our market crash. They have slowed now, which is a good thing. It’s probably safe to say that if any of the new construction apartment buildings would convert to For Sale condominiums, a 1-bedroom is going to start in the mid-upper $200,000 range. 2-Bedrooms will certainly be the high $300’s to $400’s. So, buying that one bedroom now for less than $250,000 could be a good real estate investment.

If you are looking to consider Georgia Tech Off Campus Housing, please feel free to contact me. Just click on the CONTACT tab located above and to the right! I’d be happy to help you explore your options in Condos For Sale Near Georgia Tech!

Filed Under: Georgia Tech Tagged With: georgia tech housing, Georgia Tech News

Georgia Tech Off Campus Housing — Cornerstone Village

October 15, 2014 by Thom Abbott

Cornerstone Village Condominiums Intown Atlanta Real Estate`The real estate market in Midtown Atlanta has certainly changed in the past year! And so have the prices. As I work with parents of Georgia Tech students looking for Off Campus Housing, the options are still many, but the price is another story.

Georgia Tech Off Campus Housing — Cornerstone Village

Enter Cornerstone Village! Conveniently located on Peachtree Street, between 5th and 6th Street, it’s an easy walk to Tech Square where students can catch the Tech Trolley for access further onto the campus if they don’t want to walk!

What does Cornerstone Village offer the Georgia Tech student AND parent? First off, Location! As I just said, easy to walk to campus. Secondly, location! CVS Health is across the street from the community, and Einstein Bros Bagels JUST opened right in the building….convenient for the busy student to grab breakfast or lunch on the way to campus! There is also Big Peach Running if they are a runner, and El Escorpion restaurant for dinner right in the building.

Condo Map Cornerstone Village

Thirdly, but most importantly is VALUE FOR THE PRICE! Cornerstone has always been a value on Peachtree Street. Why you ask? Well, it’s NOT the shiny, 28 story high rise that you find in it’s neighbor, Spire Midtown. You don’t have a 24-hour Concierge, but does a student need that? The community has a resort-styled pool and grilling area, perfect for your student to entertain friends. A fitness center (yes, the Campus Recreation Center is a killer fitness center for students) but this is perfect if they want to catch that 12 midnight work out and not be on campus! There is a movie room, perfect for watching a DVD related to a class project!

And values have gone up at Cornerstone Village! Two years ago, I sold a home to parents of Georgia Tech students and they paid $170,000 of the very same floor plan as listed below!

If you are looking for Georgia Tech Off Campus Housing — Cornerstone Village is one of your best options! Let me help you get a great condo for your students!

 

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Filed Under: Blog, Condominiums of Midtown, Georgia Tech Tagged With: georgia tech housing, midtown atlanta condos for sale, midtown atlanta real estate

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