Sycamore Station is a quaint townhome community in Decatur, GA. For the first half of 2009, list prices range from $225,000 - $249,000. Average days on market are an astonishing 13 days for the 3 that have sold this year. This is a hot community in the City of Decatur!  Sycamore Station's close proximity to DeKalb Medical Center, downtown Decatur, Emory and the CDC add to the benefit of living there.  It's off of Sycamore Rd which runs off of Church Street and Ponce de Leon Ave in Decatur.  Sycamore Station has a total of 63 homes with firewalls in between each. As you drive through the community, you almost immediately relax with the soothing soft colors of blue, green, yellow and tan, actually kind of a sand color.  These homes all have 1 car garages. They are 3 to 4 bedrooms and rang... 07/26/2009

 Emory Parc Manor in Decatur GA is a wonderful community of 81 single family homes, each different from the next, yet carefully blended. The homes have brick, stone, hardi-plank siding and some have cedar shake. It’s an elegant community with flowering trees in medians and roundabouts. The community green space is park like with a pavilion and benches for meeting friends and neighbors. Emory Parc Manor was built by Certified Professional Home Builders John Willis and Monte Hewett 2002-2004. If you are not familiar with these Award-Winning builders, then you are in for a treat. They stand behind their work and the craftsmanship and attention to detail are second to none. Homes in Emory Parc Manor range in price from the high 500’s to the high 600’s. They have 3 to 5 bedrooms. All of the ... 07/25/2009

Decatur Square Condos are located on Church Street in Decatur, GA. They are located next to Decatur’s Glenn Lake Park with pool, tennis courts and playground. The park is 17 acres and backs up to Decatur Square Condos. The Tudor style condos were built in 1968 and 1969.  It's in a great neighborhood and walking distance to downtown Decatur.   Building 1175 has 2 story townhomes that overlook the courtyard and the pool. They are 1064 square feet. Building 1177 and 1227 have 4 units each of level living with 3 bedrooms. They are 1215 square feet. Buildings 1179, 1181, 1227, 1229 and 1231 are 2 bedroom 1 level units with 936 square feet. Building 1225 has 1 bedroom units that are 648 square feet. As of July 2009, condos at Decatur Square range in price from $109,000 to $159,000. Affordable... 07/24/2009

EASY COMMUTE TO EMORY UNIVERSITY AND CDC OAK GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD in the 30033 and 30345 zip codes of DeKalb County has some amazing bargains in the luxury home category.   Recently constructed "infill" homes in the $500,000 to $1,500,000 price range have all the whistles and bells luxury home buyers want.  In addition these homes are an  EASY COMMUTE TO EMORY UNIVERSITY AND CDC as they are just minutes away from the Clifton Corridor and Emory University campus. OAK GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR LUXURY HOME BARGAINS BUILDERS and DEVELOPERS got too far out in front of the market in this area and far too much inventory was built just as the national real estate market hit the wall.  As a result, builders were left with inventory they really needed to sell at a time when potential home ... 07/21/2009

Located at Harmony Park in Oakhurst, the 9th Annual Decatur Barbecue Blues & Bluegrass Festival happens on August 15, 2009. The Decatur Harmony Park is only about 1 1/2 miles from Talley Street Atlanta lofts for sale, and attendees can listen to the best of Blues and Bluegrass music around while feasting on delicious BBQ from local vendors. Five Star Barbecue will be serving delicious pulled pork and chicken, O.B.'s will be back with featuring ribs and sweet tea and Black Tie Barbecue is serving up even more choices for every choice you could possibly want in BBQ. For music, this year's music headliner is Michelle Malone who is a national tour for her bluesy rockster tunes. The festival starts at 4 pm and last until 10 pm for 6 hours of music, BBQ and Decatur fun! Tickets are $10 for 21... 07/16/2009

Real Estate Market Report Decatur Condos People are always asking, what's going on in Real Estate? This report covers the intown Decatur, GA zip code of 30030 condo market. There are currently 159 active residential attached listings, which means townhomes and condos.  They range in price from $85,500 for a 1 bedroom/1 bath unit at Emory Gardens on Clairmont Ave to a 3 bedroom/3.5 bath at the Artisan on W. Ponce de Leon Ave for $779,900.   3 are in their contingency period for due diligence or financing. 20 are pending contracts, which means they are under contract but not yet closed. 9 closed in June 2009.  What sold? 3 bedroom/2.5 bath townhome sold at Innsbruck on Ponce de Leon for $107K. 2 bedroom/1.5 bath townhome sold at Decatur Square on Church Street next to Glen Lake Park for $... 07/11/2009

We know the threat of foreclosure can be emotionally debilitating. Yet now is not the time to cave in. Rather, now is the time for you to reach down into yourself and pull up that reserve of energy and resolve in order to fight back. If you've fallen behind on your mortgage, you don't have to just let the lender take your house. There is one strategy that is paramount in this situation. What is it?  Talk to your lender. This is the first and most important thing you should do.  With so much pressure from the new Administration to staunch the flow of foreclosures, most lenders are more than willing to give you an ear and help you if they can, even in cases of Georgia foreclosure. In fact, I received a much anticipated call from one of my clients this weekend, giving me the good news of h... 07/08/2009

Looking for great organic locally grown food? Decatur's Organic Farmers Market is the place. It has fresh produce, flowers,(even pretty edible ones, like nasturtium) and other organic food products such as bread, jam, eggs and sauces. The market supports local farmers by offering them an in town location to sell their products.  It's open on Wednesdays from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the summer and 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the winter. 163 Clairemont Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30030. It's on the corner of Commerce Ave and Church Street. If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Decatur, GA contact local expert and Realtor Jen Bowman, Broker Associate & e-PRO with Success Realty at 404-456-5024. View more of the Georgia Real Estate Voice.  Search Decatur GA homes for Sale Sycamore Station in ... 07/08/2009

This real estate market report is for Decatur, GA 30030 zip code only and does not include condos, multi family homes or commercial real estate. It's covers single family homes only. For June 2009: 13 Homes sold ranging in price from $165,000 - $680,000. 37 Homes are pending sale meaning they went under contract but have not yet closed. List prices range from $21,900 - $799,000. 4 are in the Contingency Period which means they are in their due diligence period and may or may not close. There are 194 Active Listings ranging in price from $100,000 to $1,500,000.  There's something for everyone! If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Decatur, GA contact local expert and Realtor Jen Bowman, Broker Associate & e-PRO with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners at 404-456-5024. Vi... 07/06/2009

Less, than 1 mile from Talley Street in Historic Decatur, the Annual Decatur Beach Party happens this Friday, June 19th. From 5 p.m - midnight, the Decatur Business Association sponsors this event to bring in 60 tons of sand and turns the square into a beach for the evening. There will be live music in the square bandstand (the gazebo), boardwalk games and just plain beach fun. Tickets are required for entry into the sand area. (Tickets are not required to gather around the bandstand. Kids are free with 2 paying Adult tickets for $10 each at the event, or $6.50 each if purchased in advance.With a large 1 bedroom with den loft starting from the $130's and 2 bedrooms starting from the $180's, Talley Street lofts in Atlanta offers modern simplistic lofts with large open floorplans, more f... 06/18/2009

Construction Resources, Inc. is hosting a clearance sale event on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at their showroom located at 224 Rio Circle, Decatur, Ga. 30030. Don’t wait any longer to remodel your kitchen or bath, the Kitchen & Bath Showroom and Indoor Slab Gallery at Construction Resources is a one-stop-shop for premium countertops and specialty products for your home. Featured products include custom countertops, bath tubs, vanity tops, shower pans, tub decks, shower doors, bath hardware and other products for your home from name brands such as Cambria, Artisan, Kohler, Caesarstone, Silestone, Corian and International Bath. The sale is open to the public and will be held rain or shine. Bring the whole family to the Carnival on Saturday, June 20 for hot ... 06/12/2009

Contact Rita Carreno # 678-481-3516. CHARMING 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH CHARLESTON STYLE TOWNHOME WITH PRIVATE COURTYARD AND COVERED PATIO. UPDATED KITCHEN FEATURES TWO PANTRIES, BREAKFAST BAR, LOTS OF CABINETS, AND CERAMIC TILE FLOOR. DINING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, BUILT-IN BOOKSHELVES, FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS WITH PLANTATION SHUTTERS. 2 CAR GARAGE. For complete tour:  http://www.advantagehometours.com/tabid/569.aspx      06/06/2009

It's that time of year for the Decatur Beach Party in Decatur, GA. It will be Friday June 19, 2009 from 5 p.m. to midnight. There will be 60 tons of sand on "Ponce de Leon Fun Pier" and dancing on the Marta Plaza. The festival layout has been changed this year and as always, it looks like it will be fun.  The Festival is on Ponce de Leon Ave between Church St and Clairemont Ave. in Decatur, Ga. The Decatur Beach Party is held by the Decatur Business Association (DBA) and helps fund the free events in Decatur, including Concerts on the Square on Saturday evenings in May and September, Blue Sky Concerts at lunchtime on Wednesdays in May and September and 4th of July Fireworks.  Tickets are $6.50 in for adults in advance, $10 at the gate; children 12 and under, free (limit two children per... 06/04/2009

  Saturday, May 23, 200910:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 200911:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Decatur Arts Alliance presents the 21st annual Decatur Arts Festival featuring an ArtWalk Friday night, an Artists Market on Saturday & Sunday, a Fine Arts Exhibit, a Literary Arts Festival, a Dance Festival and much more.  This is a must do Memorial Day Weekend event!  Search for homes for sale in Decatur Scott Eaves, Associate BrokerLet's talk Real Estate! www.scottsellsatlanta.com(404) 518-3820 - DIRECT (404) 920-3439 - FAX Chapman Hall Realtors (404) 236-0043 05/21/2009

Looking for some weekend fun? The 21st Annual Decatur Arts Festival is this Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 -May 24, 2009. It will be held in downtown Decatur, GA. Fine Arts Exhibit - Dalton Gallery at Agnes Scott College Art Walk - on Friday May 22, around Decatur Artist Market - Saturday and Sunday, on the Square in Decatur Kids and Teens Fest- Saturday May 23 at Scott Park at 231 Sycamore Street Performing Arts- Saturday and Sunday at the Community Bandstand on the Square Literary Arts- Saturday and Sunday in and around the Old Courthouse on the Square For more information contact the Decatur Arts Alliance at 404-371-9583. Decatur is full of wonderful events. It's a great place to live, work and play. If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Decatur GA, contact local expert Je... 05/21/2009

The Decatur Green Fest is Saturday May 2, 2009.  It's from 3 pm to 9:30 p.m at Decatur Square in Decatur, GA. It's a free event to raise environmental awareness. Children's activities include a rain barrel workshop. There will be more than 40 green vendors and green organizations presenting products and information.  The artist market includes artists who work in recycled materials.  Come wander around, check things out and enjoy the live music. There will be local and organic produce and food from Ted's Montana Grill, K-Chocolat, Java Monkey Organic Coffee and Wine Bar, Equal Exchange fair-trade coffee and teas, and Bionade organic beverages. Wine and beer will be available from Bonterra Vineyards and Terrapin Beer. The first of the May concert series begins at 7 pm at the Gazebo on th... 05/01/2009

 Atlanta Real Estate - Oakhurst Decatur Homes for Sale If you are searching for a home in Decatur's most popular neighborhood, Oakhurst, you have to stay on your toes!  The inventory of Oakhurst homes is low and the demand is HIGH, so many homes sell in the first week or two they are on the market.  If you really want to move to this neighborhood, I would recommend that you subscribe to an email notification service that will email you the moment a new Oakhurst home is on the market. In the meantime, here are a few of the Decatur homes that were just listed in the last week: 422 FAYETTEVILLE ROAD, DECATUR, GA 30030 $549,900 Single Family Residential 4 Bedrooms 3 Full | 1 Partial Bathrooms Listing # 3890512 Photo Tour (6)   |      331 EAST LAKE DRIVE, DECATUR, GA 30030 $499,900 Single Fa... 04/29/2009

In March, we declared lot 17 as North Village's Townhome of the Week! It's now UNDER CONTRACT! With benefits of a end home, the buyer is getting some extra's including extra windows on the side. If you or you're client missed this opportunity, don't worry. We have more new Decatur homes for you to choose from. Before you purchase any Atlanta townhomes, you must check out North Village first. You'll get the same great convenience for a fraction of the Cost! New Townhomes starting from the $160's! North Village | 1071 North Village Drive | Decatur,  GA 30032404-508-8855 | www.northvillagedecatur.com 04/24/2009

Talley Street Decatur homes would like to welcome Phlinda Schumacher as our newest Talley Street expert! Phlinda has been with Morris & Raper Realtors over 2 years, and is moving her expertise to these Decatur lofts. Phlinda is also very excited to be coming to Decatur. She states, "I am so excited to be a part of this amazing loft community in Decatur. It truly is a great value and I can't wait to pass that along to my customers." Talley Street offers SPACIOUS 1 bedroom "soft" lofts from the $150's and 2 bedroom SPACIOUS "soft" lofts from the $180's. This gated community has a pool for lounging if you want to stay in, or walk to all that downtown Decatur has to offer! There are one of a kind shops and restaurants, as well as events happening all year long. Decatur really is a gem. Visi... 04/23/2009

I've written several blogs on North Village and Berkeley Village in Decatur, Georgia. Both communities offer new craftsman style townhomes in the Metro Atlanta Inside the Perimeter area at very affordable prices. The builder, Sagent Homes, has a blog that we try to keep information about each community and community events and happenings. We just posted information on April Events happening in Decatur, Avondale and Oakhurst areas. For more information, check out our Sagent Homes blog. And remember to keep us in mind for anyone looking in the Atlanta or Metro Atlanta areas. We are approx. 7 miles from Atlanta City limits with the convience of being close to I-285, Marta Routes and Kennsigton Train Station and eclectic and unique city and towns like Decatur, Avondale and Oakhurst. Berkel... 04/16/2009