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Midtown Garden Tour Sunday May 17, 2015

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As you stand on your balcony looking out over Midtown (especially if you are looking East) you see a delightful canopy of trees…something Atlanta strives very hard to preserve. But there is something else amongst those trees…

…beautiful homes, and even smaller condominium communities, sidewalks…and gardens. In fact, LOTS of gardens!

Midtown Garden Tour Sunday May 17, 2015

Midtown Garden Tour May 14, 2015This Sunday, instead of the walk through Piedmont Park, you have an opportunity to view some 36 gardens featuring fountains, pools, and hidden terraces that are open for view. And best of all…it’s FREE!!!!

Take a stroll and see just how unique and special Historic Midtown Atlanta is. This is the area East of Juniper Street over to Monroe, and from 10th Street to Ponce De Leon Avenue. You will be amazed at what you are going to find!!!

Maps for the event and the gardens available to view will be posted on the Facebook Page, Midtown Garden Tour on Sunday morning. Maps can also be obtained at the “tour headquarters” located at 795 Myrtle Street.

Here’s hoping MyMidtownMojo will see you in the garden!

Atlanta Events Calendar – May 2015

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Group of young friends toasting in a barLet’s face it. When you live in a city (well actually a METRO area) like Atlanta, there is lots and lots….and lots of things to do. Sometimes, the events you want to attend will even overlap…shreek!

I know when I’m searching for things to do, I’m wondering WHAT is there to do or what is going on?

I found an awesome list of events from Eventbrite that certainly seems to have a variety of things going on!

Atlanta Events Calendar – May 2015

I hope you can find a thing or two to do this month!

 

Will History Be a Part of Midtown Atlanta…or will it be just….History?

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Most of my blogging is directed at real estate…helping visitors to this site, as well as other potential real estate clients learn about Midtown Atlanta, its housing options, its lifestyle. Most of my posts related to lifestyle are about where to eat, or what to do, or festivals in Midtown and surrounding areas. But there are other things that add to the lifestyle of Midtown Atlanta.

Midtown Atlanta History

Its history. Or maybe we should call it “The Disappearing History of Midtown.”

We all know about progress. Without progress, things would never change. We all get that. But not always, is change a good thing. Especially when it comes to history. I recently just spent 3 weeks in Hawaii. If you’ve never visited the Big Island, I strongly recommend it. But, what I found there, was so many historic and sacred places that were marked and preserved. And people were asked to respect it.

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“Care for the things of the past. Once altered, they are gone forever.”

6thJuniperMidtown Atlanta is again experience a renaissance of sorts with new construction. Apartment buildings are literally going up on every corner! But at what cost to the history of Midtown? Much of the construction IS going into (or on) vacant land or parking lots. But the recent razing of a beautiful historic Midtown home at 6th and Juniper brings into question, are we caring for things of the past? Or is it all about progress and the development dollar.

Here is a link to a GREAT story written by Maria Saporta in the SaportaReport. It pretty much says it all.

I recently saw a thread on Facebook and the outcry from many that they could not believe this home had been torn down. Well, people, it is up to us, or certainly the residents/property owners that live in these areas to decide if they want to preserve their neighborhood, or let it continue to be the bullseye of the wrecking ball.

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The Midtown Neighbors’ Association will host a meeting with preservation experts on Thursday, March 19th from 7-8PM at the Grace United Methodist Church. You can find more information here! 

A big shout out and thanks to Maria Saporta for this story and her photos we have shown here.

What Would You Do If You Lost Your 4-Legged Family Member?

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stolen dogsNot always do I want to write about real estate. You see, there IS another side to that person that can help you with the biggest financial decision of your life! Sometimes, it’s just a picture that spurs the thought.

And this one is near and dear to my heart.

I’ve never lost a pet. They have died and lord, I even ran over one of my own dogs as a kid. (Try THAT grief on for size will you?!?) But the sheer thought of my dog or cat being missing, and not knowing where they are….dead, alive, warm, cold, safe, scared? They may have gotten out of a fenced yard, or an open door. It can happen.

But what is your pet (dog especially) was….gasp….stolen?

Do you think about dog safety?

As the photo says, dogs can be stolen for a number of reasons. And what made me think about this, is the number of times I’ve seen a dog tied up outside the CVS Pharmacy at 6th and Peachtree! The look on his/her face as they stare at the door, waiting for you to return! Imagine, coming out that door, and they not being there!!!

So, the next time you are out for that walk, and think suddenly, “oh, I need some milk, or razor blades…” maybe you could take Fido back to the comfort and security of your condo, and then run that errand.

Just something to think about.

What Midtown Atlanta Restaurants Are Open Christmas Day?

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meat with vegetableSo, Maybe you just don’t feel like messing you your condo kitchen?

Is there dining room for Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother, etc. in your condo?

Who Feels like cooking?

If you find yourself asking those questions, then maybe you’ll want to Dine out on Christmas Day in Midtown. Now, the question is….

What Midtown Atlanta Restaurants Are Open Christmas Day?

Here is a quick run down of your options in Midtown on Christmas Day. As a quick disclaimer, we had seen a post that Henry’s and Ten Midtown were open, but we did not get a call into these places, so you may want to check for them as an option as well.

Hudson Grill — Peachtree Street    Open till Midnight

Cafe Intermezzo – 12th & Midtown on Peachtree Street    Open till 1am

Burger Fi –Cresent Avenue Behind 1010 Midtown  Open 11am to 11pm

 

Yep…that is a pretty short list indeed….but some options. We compiled this information on a weekend, and in checking with Midtown hotels, we were often referred to the Sales Department as Christmas buffets are often considered a Catering Event. So, you might check with the Hyatt Midtown, Loews’ and The Four Seasons to see if they have openings for their Christmas dinners…if they have one.

Specifically, restaurants that we contacted that will be Closed on Christmas Day Include:

Gordon Biersch

Fresh To Order

Taco Mac

Mi Cocina

Max’s Wine and Dive

Otherwise, if not listed here, we did not contact them. So if one of your favorites is not listed here, you might want to give them a jingle (no pun intended) and see if they are an option for Christmas Day.

Happy Holidays from MyMidtownMojo.com!

Merry Christmas MyMidtownMojo.com

You Think Mortgage Payments are Expensive Now? Think Again!

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My parents sold real estate in Montana (yes that’s where I was born and raised!) in the 1980’s and early 90’s until my Dad passed away suddenly. They worked side-by-side every day, and when he died my Mom could just not handle going to the office without him and stopped selling.

I look back at the fact that when they were selling, interest rates were 12% on a mortgage! I mean really, can you even put your mind around that concept and what your mortgage payment would be? At today’s real estate prices I certainly can’t!! Well, I know I would not be selling real estate because who could buy? It would be a pretty small pool that is for sure.

Here’s a historic look at mortgages, interest rates and monthly payments on a $200,000 mortgage. Whew!

Mortgage Rate History

Thom Abbott

Associate Broker, REALTOR(R)
905 Juniper Street, NE Suite 110
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
770.713.1505 Direct
404.876.4901 Office

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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