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An ambitious regeneration project in Atlanta can be a model for sustainable cities worldwide, writes Ryan Gravel. The Atlanta Beltline project is unmatched in it’s size and scope. Let’s hope Atlanta get’s this one right…from start to FINISH!
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Drivers in Midtown Atlanta could face steeper fines for overstaying their welcome at hundreds of parking meters operated by ParkAtlanta, according to legislation set to be considered by Atlanta’s City Council.
The private company that runs Atlanta’s on-street parking program wants a larger and more predictable stream of revenue. Residents and visitors want relief from what some describe as hyper-aggressive parking enforcement.
Atlanta officials are trying to figure out a way to collect more parking revenue even as they try to placate business owners who say ParkAtlanta is driving away customers. Some business people say the burden should be spread throughout the city instead of concentrated in their neighborhoods.
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National Doughnut Day is Friday, June 1! Yippie! Head to the Krispy Kreme in Midtown Atlanta at 295 Ponce De Leon Avenue and get your Krispy on!
Celebrate a donut of a day by commemorating National Doughnut Day with a one-of-a-kind complimentary treat from Krispy Kreme®. On Friday, June 1 stop in to any Krispy Kreme US and Canada locations for a FREE doughnut of any variety. No purchase necessary.
National Doughnut Day was established in 1938 by The Salvation Army to raise funds for people in need during the depression, and is observed every year on the first Friday in June.
On Friday, June 1, Krispy Kreme is helping its fans across the country pay homage on this delectable holiday by offering every guest one FREE doughnut of any variety at Krispy Kreme US locations.
Fans can also share the joy of National Doughnut Day with Krispy Kreme on Twitter @KrispyKreme #DoughnutDay.
The offer is good for one free doughnut of any variety per customer on Friday, June 1 only. Visit KrispyKreme.com for store locations.
Krispy Kreme is an international retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed(R) doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., the Company has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Krispy Kreme is proud of its Fundraising program, which for decades has helped non-profit organizations raise millions of dollars in needed funds. Today, Krispy Kreme can be found in approximately 690 locations around the world and approximately 10,000 grocery, convenience and mass merchant stores in the U.S. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Visit us at www.KrispyKreme.com.
Whether it’s your first home, or your fifth home, there is a process to follow when buying your new Midtown Atlanta home. In this series of posts, I’m going to outline the steps so you will have an Intown Atlanta Real Estate Buyer’s Guide – Steps To Follow in Buying your New Home.
Here are the steps we’ll cover:
As I complete the series, you’ll find live links at the bottom of each post to the series. So if you land on #5 for example, you’ll be able to go back to #1, or just to #6.
So, how DO you find the right real estate agent to work with? If you are a first time home buyer, ask around. Ask family, friends or co-workers who they have worked with in the past. They will give you the Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the experiences they have had.
Research on your own! How DID the world work before Mr. Google? Well, you have him (or Her) now at your service. If you are going to buy in a certain area, perhaps search that area. Googling Midtown Atlanta Condos For Sale will help you find a site that is all about the Midtown Atlanta Condo market. Here’s an important thing to remember, and I’m sure you’ve heard it before….real estate is all about location, location, location. Let’s say you are a couple, recently married, and are looking to purchase a single family home in a good school district where you will not have to even consider moving until your kids are out of school. You call me. And you’ve done your school research and decide that Gwinnett County schools meet your needs. Does that mean I’m the agent you should work with? Probably not! WHY?
Because I work a specific area of Atlanta…and that is my expertise. Would you go to a chiropractor if your tooth ached? Of course not! They are both doctors, but they have specialities. So too, do many real estate professionals. If I feel I don’t know an area you want to look in, I’ll be calling on a fellow real estate agent I know that knows the area, and you’ll not only be in good hands, you’ll thank me later.
A real estate agent, and a REALTOR are the same thing…it’s a question of membership. A REALTOR is a member of the National Association of REALTOR’s. This organization has a Code of Ethics that all members must abide by. Does that mean that if you select someone that is NOT a REALTOR, you’ve done a bad thing? Absolutely NOT! I was a REALTOR, then choose to drop my membership for a couple years, and I’m now once again a REALTOR. But even when I was not a REALTOR, I still follow that Code of Ethics. You’ll still get the same service from me. For me, it’s a membership thing. You should be concerned with the individual’s knowledge of the area you want to live in, as well as their overall knowledge of real estate.
Are you a texter? (Is that a word?) Do you prefer e-mails or phone calls from your agent? Make sure that you both are comfortable with the method of communication you prefer. While a text message is a great way to get a quick response on something, remember that sometimes for your own protection, it’s best to have some communication in writing. So while you might text, or talk, it can be best to have it all followed up with an e-mail. Be sure to know how you are going to communicate.
We’ll talk more about your Desire vs. Require in a future post, but this too is the time where you can determine if the real estate agent knows their stuff. If you are looking for a property on a lake, does the agent know about sea walls, and docks and land leases? Ah…then maybe we need to find someone else?
In my next post, we’ll get into the financial part of the real estate process as you find the right lender/loan officer to work with.
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U.S. housing market shows improved foot traffic and sales data as spring season enters stretch run. The challenge now is finding enough inventory, Realtors say.
A lack of inventory is also a problem in certain Atlanta neighborhoods, says Thom Abbott, an associate broker at Thomas Ramon Realty at Palmer House Properties. His firm specializes in Midtown condos at prices ranging from $80,000 to more than $600,000.
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In this article by Thomas Wheatley from Creative Loafing, he brings up some very, very interesting points. This transportation tax will be voted on in July, and when you look at the overall measure and how much money is still being pumped into road construction…..”For five years I’ve been practically begging to pay an extra tax to build sorely needed transit in metro Atlanta. Now that it’s a possibility, I wonder if the measure we’re being asked to consider this summer is really such a good idea.”
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