Magnolia Market Days is this weekend, Saturday November 8th and Sunday November 9th, 2008. It’s a 2-day artist and craft market featuring vendors with handmade jewelry, vintage fabric creations, toys, pottery, packaged food gifts, specialty tea, and other arts and crafts perfect for the holiday gift-giving season. I love giving and getting food gifts. Think about it, you don’t have to clean it, dust it, display it or store it. Consumable things make great gifts. Check out the shopping, raffle prizes, and children's activities. It is a fundraiser for the Junior League of Dekalb County. Tickets are $5 each for a weekend pass in advance or $5 at the door per day. Children 10 and under are free. It will be at the Decatur Recreation Center on Sycamore Street next to the Decatur Library. The ... 11/03/2008

 Decatur GA real estate - Homes for sale in Decatur GA  On November 1st, the Decatur Arts Alliance and Decatur Package Store will host the 7th Annual Decatur Wine Tasting Festival from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Over 350 different wines will be featured from around the world, as well as live music, and fantastic food from local Decatur restaurants. This is one of Downtown Decatur's most popular events, so you are sure to have a great time! For more information or to buy tickets online, please visit: http://www.decaturwinefestival.com/ If you fall in love with Decatur after attending this festival, please call me for more information about the Decatur GA housing market or visit my website to view all of the available homes for sale in Decatur: http://www.ATLhomesearch.com/neighborhoods.html#DECAT... 10/25/2008

  The Best of Both Worlds Kingston Point Manor (www.kingstonpointmanor.com) is Decatur's most sought after luxury townhome community developed & built by Grace Development Corp. and marketed by Morris and Raper Realtors. Our luxury townhomes feature two bedroom w/ den, three bedroom and four bedroom homes priced from the high 200's. Our interior features includes 10' ceilings, custom wood cabinetry, stone sounter tops, site finished hardwood floors and convenient location inside the perimeter minutes from both I-285 and I-85. Intown living provides resources and entertainment such as Emory, Dekalb Medical, Fernbank and historic Decatur Square nearby to there's always lots to do! Shop daily in Toco Hills and hop on the Marta for a quick trip to the airport. Onsite amennities includes con... 10/23/2008

The Decatur Low Country Boil is here again, this Thursday October 23, 2008 at the Solarium in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Decatur, GA.   The Solarium is located at 321 Hill St. Decatur, Georgia.   The event starts at 6:30 p.m. The entertainment lineup features Atlanta's favorite Cajun/Zydeco band, Hair of the Dog. Hair of the Dog is described at Zydecajun Honkey Tonk Dance Hall Blues.  Sounds like fun, doesn't it? Proceeds from this event benefit the Decatur Education Foundation. For 7 years, the Decatur Education Foundation has worked to give Decatur's students & teachers added support they would not have received from any where else. The Low Country Boil, is a primary fundraising event for the Decatur Education Foundation, which started as a small, invitation-only party and has consi... 10/22/2008

Voters who cast their ballots in the November 4, 2008 election can be good citizens in more ways than one.  The First Baptist Church of Decatur on Clairmont is organizing a "Vote for Hope" food drive to encourage citizens to contribute non-perishable food items when they go to the polls in Decatur, GA. Other participating churches in the Vote for Hope food drive include: First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Decatur, on West Ponce de Leon Ave Hillside Presbyterian Church North Decatur United Methodist Church on Church St. Oakhurst Baptist Church on East Lake Drive St. Phillip AME on Candler Rd. Epworth United Methodist Church on McLendon Ave In addition to the food drive on election day, participating churches will also collect food items from their congregation during their S... 10/22/2008

Berkely Village has just reduced there prices by $35,000.. Buy a 3x31/2, 2200 sqft townhome for $249,900. Located in the heart of Avondale Estates. All homes will feature: Hardwood Floors Trey Ceilings in Master Bedroom Low Maintenance Living Brick, Stone, Hardi-Plank Siding and Shake Steel Exterior Doors Two Car Front Entry Garage Custom Gourmet Kitchen Features Recessed Cans (per plan) Tile Floors in All Wet Areas Garden Tub in Master Bath with Separate Tile Shower Granite Countertops with Backsplash Buyer Incentives- 3,000 towards closing cost.   Take Advantage of the Buyer's market and get the home of your dreams.  10/21/2008

Saturday, October 25, 200810:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Holiday Inn - Decatur130 Clairemont Ave. Map & Ticket Locations The Greenest House is One Already Built Do you live in an older home?  If so, the Decatur Old House Fair is a must see this weekend.  The fair will include vendors, seminars and workshops for rehabilitating, furnishing and maintaining your older home. Scott Eaves, Associate Broker(404) 518-3820 - DIRECT(404) 920-3439 - FAX www.scottsellsatlanta.comKeller Williams Realty/Atlanta Classic 3800 Camp Creek ParkwaySuite 18-100 Atlanta, GA  30331 (404) 564-9500 10/20/2008

There are plenty of great options for condo living in Decatur, GA. List prices as of today range from $12,500 to $799,900. There really is something for everyone. Why live in a condo? You’re busy. You travel or would like to. You want a low maintenance lifestyle. You want the opportunity for social interaction with your neighbors. You do not want to deal with lawn maintenance. You do not want the responsibilities of dealing with exterior maintenance. You want amenities. You are renting now and are ready to stop paying someone else’s mortgage. You want to be part of a community. You are ready to have something of your own. You are ready to downsize and have a simpler life.   As for being involved in your community, that is up to you. Many condo Homeowner’s Associations have social events... 10/18/2008

What are you doing this weekend?  October is such a great month with lots of Fall Festivals and Events for all to enjoy in Decatur and Metro Atlanta.  Here are some of my picks for the weekend. Martinis and Imax at Fernbank Museum Friday nights are great.  Oktoberfest in Helen, GA, is just an hour and ½ North of Atlanta.  Get out and see the fall foliage! The Decatur Beer Festival on Saturday October 18th has sold out to the first 4,000 people.  But, the whole Downtown Decatur area will be a flurry of activity.  Come anyway and check out the local establishments. Boo at the Zoo at the Atlanta Zoo in Grant Park should be great for the kids.  The Home Show at the Georgia International Convention Center 10/17/2008-10/19/2008. Here's 3 days of ideas, inspiration and hundreds of ways to cros... 10/16/2008

Foreclosures in Decatur, GA More and more people are discovering the charming City of Decatur, thanks to the strong neighborhood associations, multiple special events and some of the best schools in Metro Atlanta. Because of this, the housing market has remained strong and foreclosures are few and far between.  I thought it would be helpful for my current investors and future first-time home buyers if I created a one-stop source for the latest Decatur foreclosures.  Please be sure to bookmark this page, as the foreclosure listings will be updated DAILY.  >>> View ALL foreclosures in the City of Decatur / Oakhurst / Winnona Park (30030) >>>  View ALL foreclosures in South Decatur / East Lake (30032) >>>  View ALL foreclosures in North Decatur (30033) If you are considering buying a fore... 10/15/2008

I was out previewing homes today. As a real estate agent in Decatur, GA it's part of my job to know what's out there and available for my clients. Sure, I could lookon-line and I often do. But, I get a better feel for a home and neighborhood by actually being there. I'll take you along on my little tour of homes in Decatur and Atlanta, GA. You can view the map to see the push pin numbered with each location. My 1st stop was a home on Edmund Park Drive off of Rock Springs Rd in Atlanta. It's listed at $759,900. It's a 4 bedroom/4.5 bath home, tastefully decorated and had amazing interior decorator paint. It has a full finished terrace/basement level. This one had a very cozy, OK tiny yard, but what we would expect for in-town living. Home #2 is a newer home with 4 bedrooms/3.5 baths in M... 10/14/2008

As a real estate consultant in Metro Atlanta, my job is to ensure that my clients are armed with as much information as possible in order to make an informed decision when purchasing a new home.  I want my first-time home buyers to be 100% comfortable with their decision today... and in the years to come. The most important question for a new home buyer is usually "How much will this cost?"  This may vary from state-to-state, but here is the breakdown for Georgia home buyers: 1)  Earnest Money.............Typically 1% of the purchase price      ** Due when you submit your offer on a home.  The earnest money will be credited towards your  downpayment or closing costs at closing. 2)  HOME INSPECTION...................................$375 - $500 3)  HOME APPRAISAL............................. 10/14/2008

The Punchline is not the only place for Comedy in Atlanta. If you haven’t been to a Sketchworks Comedy Show in Decatur, GA yet, now is the time. Be forewarned, this comedy is not for the faint of heart. If you are easily offended, well you will be here. This show is not politically correct and doesn’t discriminate on who they offend. It is all original work and the show changes 4 times a year. Come prepared to laugh, a lot. Come watch Atlanta's most outrageous actors and writers wreak havoc with all that is sacred. Masterminded in 2001, Sketchworks is an original, cutting-edge sketch comedy troupe featuring some of Atlanta's top working pros. Sketchworks is part of yourACT, an acting studio with on camera classes for Adults and Children. They offer a variety of on-camera acting classes ... 10/13/2008

Twice a year, in October and March, the city of Decatur, GA holds an Electronics Recycling Day. This semi-annual event has been dramatically successful in diverting electronic equipment from landfills, where they may contaminate soil and water. Electronics Recycling Day Saturday, October 25 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Decatur High School Parking Lot (on the corner of N. McDonough St. and W. Howard Avenue) Don't throw away that old cell phone, camera or PC component! Save it and recycle it at Decatur's Fall 2008 Electronics Recycling event. Batteries and Styrofoam will also be accepted. For the first time at this event, TV's will be recycled for a minimal fee of $10 cash only per TV set with exact change. There is no charge to recycle other items. You do not need to be a resident of Decatur, GA to p... 10/09/2008

What's going on with real estate in Decatur, GA?  Well, the good news is that homes are still selling. Here is an analysis of single family homes in Decatur.    July 2008 Sold Homes Sold 152 REO Properties 30 Average Days on Market 72 Original List Price $238,592 List Price $266,152 Sold Price $215,511 Range $26,100-$725,000                                                                         August 2008 Sold                          Homes Sold 164 REO properties 55 Average Days on Market 70 Original List Price $243,255 List Price $191,973 Sold Price $183,212 Range $22,500-$824,500  September 2008 Sold Homes Sold 85 REO properties 27 Average Days on Market 81 Original List Price $221,443 List Price $208,048 Sold Price $200,591 Range $22,500-$1,025,000 There are currently 1251 single ... 10/05/2008

Decatur GA Real Estate - Oakhurst Homes Thanks to the phenomenal Decatur GA school system and the outstanding Oakhurst Neighborhood Association, the home sales in Oakhurst have been very stable.  Even with all the "doom and gloom" on the national news, this quaint little neighborhood just outside of Downtown Decatur is doing very well... Oakhurst homes are selling for 98% of the list price The average number of days that an Oakhurst home is on the market (DOM) is 65 The average sale price for a 3 bed / 2 bath home is $340,880 If you have any questions about the Oakhurst home sales, if you would like a full report of what has sold in your neighborhood or if you would like a complimentary home analysis for your Oakhurst  home, call me anytime at 404.432.1844.  I work and live in the Oakhu... 09/25/2008

  Saturday, Spetember 27, 200810:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 200812:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m The 2008 Decatur Garden Tour will feature 16 gardens, a plant sale, children's activities, a Saturday evening tour of select gardens, speakers and much more!  Find more Atlanta home tours at www.atlantatourofhomes.com Scott Eaves, Associate Broker(404) 518-3820 - DIRECT(404) 920-3439 - FAX www.scottsellsatlanta.comKeller Williams Realty/Atlanta Classic 3800 Camp Creek ParkwaySuite 18-100 Atlanta, GA  30331 (404) 564-9500 09/25/2008

Decatur, GA is full of great things to do.  Have you checked out Jazz Nights in Oakhurst Village yet? Every Thursday night in April and September from 7-9 p.m. there are free Candlelit Concerts on the lawn.  Even if it's raining, it's moved indoors to the Solarium.  Concerts are at 321 West Hill St, Decatur, GA in Oakhurst Village which is between downtown Decatur and the Atlanta neighborhood of Kirkwood. Bring your blankets and some picnic food and come enjoy the beautiful evening weather we're having.  Come early and enjoy a drink or get some takeout from one of the restaurants around the Village.  You have your choice of great places to eat. The Universal Joint is across the street, it was a gas station, now it's a bar.  Wahoo Grill is around the corner on College Ave, it's a place t... 09/16/2008

The 11th Annual Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival is just around the corner!  On Saturday, October 11th  the Oakhurst festival will kick off with the Oakhurst Fun Run and then the festival will take place in the center of the Oakhurst community in Harmony Park (at the intersection of Oakview & East Lake Drive).  The Festival seems to get bigger and better each year.  There will be a parade, 50+ local artists, a community information area with local non-profit groups, an activty area for the kids, and live music -- Eight different groups are scheduled to play throughout the day.  The festival starts at 10 am on Saturday and ends at 7 pm.  After that, be sure to head over for some great food and beverages at one of Oakhurst's many restaurants, such as the Universal Joint, Mojos, Kavarna, Pa... 09/15/2008

Did you know that the City of Decatur, GA has created 6 Informative Walking Tours?  They range from easy 1 mile to what they call challenging 4 mile.  I did the "challenging" 4 mile with my Dad who is in his mid 60's the other day.  The temperature was in the upper 80's so it was kind of hot out.  It is pretty level walking and we managed it just fine.  But, just for fun we stopped for dinner in between at Tesoro the new Mexican restaurant next to Twains at the end of Church St. in Decatur.  We did Tour #3 which they call Sycamore and More.  I actually learned something about Decatur, although I've lived here 12 years.  The first 2 story house ever built in Decatur was in 1830. It's listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It's callled the High House, an appropriate name if y... 09/14/2008