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Atlanta Condos For Sale

1010 Midtown Holds Town Hall Meeting

July 27, 2014 by Thom Abbott

1010 Midtown Atlanta CondomiumsAs we reviewed our various Google search terms, we found this interesting article (actually appears to be a Press Release base don the fact that we found it at PRWEb.com (and this is a link to the actual article)

Having 100 residents show up to an event like this says tons about the community and the people that live there. We wanted to share it, not only to give you a sense of what is happening in 1010 Midtown, but if you live in another Midtown Atlanta condo building, maybe you can get some ideas for YOUR community!

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The newly elected Board of directors for 1010 Midtown, a widely recognized high-rise community in Midtown, Atlanta, in conjunction with their new management company FirstService Residential, spearheaded its first resident town hall meeting on Thursday, July 17 to communicate the Board’s new management initiatives and unveil its new mantra “Care for the Curve” – to compliment the original sales slogan of “Life on the Curve.”

The well-received event hosted in the fourth floor lobby and clubroom attracted over 100 residents who were introduced to 1010 Midtown’s new Resident Experience Committee, comprised of Board members, residents, and representatives from each service department within 1010 Midtown.

“Care for the Curve” and the Resident Experience Committee created to support it, will work to elevate property values and enhance the lifestyles of 1010 Midtown owners and residents. The new Board recognized the need to improve the level of services and amenities offered, and to include a state-of -the art security camera system and real-time video analytics designed to improve response time to safety issues. “It’s the integration of our concierges, our courtesy officers, owner involvement and awareness and use of technology including our new high-tech cameras that builds a safer place to live,” said Judy Reece of the 1010 Midtown Safety Committee. Additional proposed enhancements include marquee signage on Peachtree St NE, more flower beds, fencing and dog relief areas on 12th and Crescent, a new pedestrian walkway, and several detailed diagrams depicting a proposed beautification of 1010 Midtown’s sky park and pool area. “We are thrilled with the great success of our first town hall meeting; staying current with our amenities is critical to protecting our property values and to help 1010 Midtown stay competitive with its neighbors,” said Donn Mann, an Architectural Review Committee member.

“Atlanta’s Midtown area is one of the area’s most dynamic and cosmopolitan neighborhoods, and this new Board is committed to doing everything that it can to ensure that 1010 Midtown stands out as one of the brightest jewels in the crown of Midtown real estate,” said Board President Randall Mullen.

Filed Under: Blog, Condominiums of Midtown Tagged With: 1010 Midtown Atlanta, Atlanta Condominiums, Intown Atlanta Real Estate, Midtown Atlanta Condominiums

Brickworks Inman Park Loft For Sale | 2/2 $299,500

July 12, 2014 by Thom Abbott

Brickworks Inman Park Loft — Beltline Perfect Location!

Brickworks Inman ParkIf you’ve been looking for the perfect Intown location, and wanting something that is not a traditional high-rise, you’ve found it!

Check out this awesome 2-level loft, located just feet from the Beltline Trail, and walking distance to the new Krog Street Market, Inman Park and the Atlanta Streetcar! 

We're sorry, but we couldn't find MLS # 5305596 in our database. This property may be a new listing or possibly taken off the market. Please check back again.

Filed Under: Atlanta Real Estate For Sale Or Rent, Buyers Tagged With: Intown Atlanta Real Estate

Do You Know If Your HOA is Healthy?

June 25, 2014 by Thom Abbott

HOAHealthy? What?

Do I have to get a doctor for my Homeowners Association? Well the answer to that is….maybe.

So what exactly do I mean by “Do You Know If Your HOA is Healthy?”

Let’s approach this from the perspective that you own a condo and are going to place it on the market For Sale. You probably never even give it a second thought as to what is currently happening with your homeowner’s association (HOA). Well, there are several things that can be going on, be they immediate, or long term that could dramatically affect the ability of a BUYER for your condo to get a mortgage. Let’s look at a few examples which seem to happen often.

  • Rentals Exceed Condo Docs or Lender Allowance — Now this one will vary from lender to lender as to how they address this situation. But, most likely, your condo (or townhome) community has a limit as to the number of rental homes they can have at any given time. This is usually outlined in your Declaration of Condominium under Leasing Guidelines. While most HOA’s manage this very well, it can be a problem. If there are to many rentals in your building, a Buyer may not be able to obtain a mortgage as the lender will consider the community “unstable” with not enough owner occupied homes.  Might be a question to ask your HOA Manager before you list your home!
  • Delinquent HOA Fees  — You may your monthly HOA fees on time…every month. So does everyone else, right? WRONG! And this is another issue that can affect a Buyer getting a mortgage in your building. If the HOA is not tight on collecting HOA fees, and there are to many homes that are delinquent in their payment, the lender may not approve the HOA. Many Midtown Atlanta condo buildings are able to control this by limiting, or even denying access to the limited common elements of the building, for which your HOA fee is used. But if not managed, it can be another obstacle for a Buyer and they may not get a loan to purchase your home. Might be a question to ask your HOA Manager before you list your home!
  • Percentage of Retail to Residential Space or Square Footage —  If you live in a larger building with many homes, this most likely will not be an issue. In fact, it only came up once for me in a smaller building in Downtown Atlanta. The lender looked at the percentage of the building that was commercial vs. residential, and it took some brow-beating and phone calls to get the HOA and building approved so my Buyer could close on the condo!
  • Money In Reserves —  The HOA must allocate a certain amount of your monthly HOA fee to go to the Reserve Fund. This money is held “in reserve” for future maintenance and repairs to the common areas of the building…everything from the pool table to the pool furniture needs to have an estimate life, and when it will be replaced. Most HOAs conduct a Reserve Study to make sure they have adequate funds, and are planning for the future. Again, most recently a small building (just 18 homes) had money in reserve, but their current year budget did NOT have ANY money going to reserves. Probably more of an accounting mistake…maybe, but it did require an emergency Board Meeting to produce a new budget and allocate money into the reserves for the lender to approve the HOA.
  • Special Assessments or Pending Special Assessments — Again, this can vary based on what the need for the special assessment is. But of concern can be how the assessment is being paid by residents and the amount of it. Some lenders again consider and HOA may be unstable if they are having to pass a large special assessment.

These are just a few of the HOA “land mines” that can be uncovered AFTER your home is Under Contract and the Buyer’s lender is working on the Underwriting portion of their loan. These could be some good questions to ask your HOA manager BEFORE you list your Midtown Atlanta condo For Sale.

 

Filed Under: Buyers, Real Estate Tips, Sellers Tagged With: Atlanta Condominiums, Buyers, Intown Atlanta Real Estate, Intown Atlanta Real Estate Buyers Guide, Seller Tips, Sellers

Should I Buy A Midtown Atlanta Condo Now….Or Wait?

May 13, 2014 by Thom Abbott

2013 Real Estate PricesAs a real estate professional, I’m asked….almost daily…about the real estate market. What’s going on, what’s happening, and the often big question….Should I Buy A Midtown Atlanta Condo Now…or Wait?

Well, let’s take a look at the numbers from the latest Corelogic Case-Shiller Indexes….

The Atlanta Business Chronicle reported:

Metro Atlanta’s housing market continued to rebound at the end of 2013, posting double-digit growth, according to the CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indexes.

The area’s house prices jumped 17.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013, compared with the fourth quarter of 2012. CoreLogic also predicts metro Atlanta’s home prices will increase 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014.

National home prices rose 11.3 percent in the fourth quarter, compared with the fourth quarter of 2012. Home prices nationwide were 20 percent above the trough reached in the fourth quarter of 2011, but remained 21 percent below the peak reached in the first quarter of 2006.

“Limited construction of new homes and low inventories of existing homes for sale contributed to the jump in prices,” saidDavid Stiff, principal economist for CoreLogic Case-Shiller. “Developers remain cautious about building too many new houses until they see stronger demand in their markets.”

So, if a Midtown Atlanta condo was priced at $150,000 in the third quarter of 2013, a 17.8 percent increase would be a $26,700 price increase compared to the end of 2012.

Really?

Well, no, not really. This is a perfect example of the ever so famous real estate phrase, “location, location, location.” Every area of a city is its own little world. Midtown is not Buckhead, is not Sandy Spring is not Roswell is not Alpharetta. So, what happens in Alpharetta is not the same as what happens in Midtown. We have to look at these numbers on a more local level.

Have prices gone up in Midtown? Yes, they have….yes they are. Maybe not a full 17.8 percent, but just look at our March Midtown Atlanta Market Report and you can see how prices jumped in various Midtown Atlanta Condo buildings!

You can always wait to buy real estate. It just might  will cost you more!

Filed Under: Blog, Buyers Tagged With: Buyers, Intown Atlanta Real Estate, Intown Atlanta Real Estate Buyers Guide, midtown atlanta real estate

Midtown Atlanta Market Report | March 2014

April 25, 2014 by Thom Abbott

Midtown Atlanta Market Report March 2014Midtown Atlanta Market Report | March 2014

It takes time to gather all these numbers indeed~ But it’s still important information for any Buyer or Seller looking or living in Midtown Atlanta!

The Midtown Atlanta Market Report covers 27 major condominium communities located in Midtown and West Midtown! As you can imagine, it takes a moment or two to put this historical picture together of the Midtown Atlanta condominium market. And it is important to remember that this is a snapshot, moment in time look at the market!!!! 

Why do I say that? Literally as I was preparing this report the number of active listings in some buildings would change! Seriously! It might be a new listing, or one just went Under Contract! It’s a busy real estate market in Midtown Atlanta.

If you have any specific questions about this report, or a building in particular, please feel free to call me or complete the contact form below! I’d be happy to assist you.

And now…

Midtown Atlanta Market Report | March 2014

 

Building

SOLD 1BR 2014

Avg List Price Avg Sold Price SOLD 2BR

Avg List Price

Avg Sold Price

Average SOLD Price 2013 1BR/2BR

#Active Listings

Ansley Above the Park  0 $0 $0 1 $369,000 $362,000 $0/196,500  1
Above 4 Seasons  0 $0 $0  0 $0 $0 $  5
Aqua  0 $ $ 2 $ $ $700,000 (3BR)(2014)  1
Biltmore $ $ $ $ 0
Cornerstone Village 1 $135,000 $130,000 0 $0 $0 $94,667/0  5
Cotting Court  0 $ $  0 $ $ $ 1
Dakota  1 $249,000 $242,000 4 $354,000 $352,000 $0/0  2
Luxe  0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0/553,625  2
M West  0 $ $0 4 $232,000 $230,000 $0/193,030 5
MidCity Lofts  1 $219,000 $195,000 0 $0 $ $165,000/0 5
Metropolis  2 $202,950 $200,000 0 $0 $0 $135,000/262,000  14
Mayfair Ren/Tower 0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0/219,000  9
Park Central 3 $159,900 $158,333 2 $219,500 $214,500 $134,000/212,125  2
Park Vue  1 $159,900 $150,000  0 $ $ $  1
Peachtree Lofts  0 $0 $0 1 $279,000 $279,000 $149,950/0  9
Peachtree Walk  0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0/157,000  2
Plaza Midtown  2 $199,450 $190,750 3 $343,233 $331,533 $168,500/303,333  13
Spire  2 $179,450 $175,300 1 $340,000 $325,000 $179,750/303,000  12
Tuscany  13 $136,500 $125,954 8 $202,975 $192,935 $114,967/197,609  1
Viewpoint 1 $209,000 $205,000 6 $343,066 $333,708 $191,450/355,000   13
White Provision  0 $0 $0 2 $337,500 $322,500 $213,412/314,000  11
Windsor over Peachtree 0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $76,000/0   1
805 Peachtree 0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0/0   4
905 Juniper 0 $ $ 0 $0 $0 $0/0  2
1010 Midtown 1 $248,000 $242,000 0 $0 $0 $237,700/536,200   7
1280 West  1 $129,900 $123,000 0 $0 $0 $76,333/136,000  8
 THE REYNOLDS  0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0/0 5
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Filed Under: Atlanta Relocation, Blog, Condominiums of Midtown, Market Reports, Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Intown Atlanta Real Estate, Midtown Atlanta Market Reports, midtown atlanta real estate

Midtown Atlanta Condos For Sale |But Are They Really?

April 22, 2014 by Thom Abbott

condo hoa feesAs a real estate broker and blogger, I most often like to write my own content. If you know me, you can pretty quickly tell a lot about me just from my writing style. I tell it like it is, but all too often in a nice way. (That’s my hospitality training that has been embedded into me!) But not the reason for this post!

As a Midtown Atlanta condo buyer, you are looking for one thing… Midtown Atlanta Condos For Sale. Right? Now you have your specific wants and needs, but overall, when you come to MyMidtownMojo.com or our totally rock it out new search site, your primary goal is to see WHAT Midtown Atlanta Condos are For Sale. Right?

So why is it when you venture off (what did your Mother tell you about not taking the sidewalk on the way to school) to one of those Big Guys sites, you find these condos, but then, when you call me, I either can’t find the same listing…or it’s not really For Sale.

Click on over to The Internet is For Sellers and Real Estate Agents, Not Buyers! 

I could not say it better myself if I tried.

Filed Under: Atlanta Relocation, Buyers, Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Buyers, Intown Atlanta Real Estate, Intown Atlanta Real Estate Buyers Guide, So You Know

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