Decatur homes for sale in Oakhurst - Oakhurst GA Homes Homes in this popular Intown Atlanta / Decatur neighborhood are in high demand and the best homes sell quickly!  To get the best deal it is important that you watch for the properties that are just listed. To follow are all the homes in Oakhurst that were listed in the last week.  I haven't seen 120 Adams Street yet, but for $230,000, my guess is that it won't be on the market for long!   207 CAMBRIDGE AVE, DECATUR, GA 30030 $397,500 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Virtual TourPhoto Tour (17) Listing # 4082871     719 3RD AVE, DECATUR, GA 30030 $369,900 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Photo Tour (20) Listing # 4082721     320 FAYETTEVILLE RD, DECATUR, GA 30030 $345,000 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Photo Tour (12) Listing # 4077827     560 MCKOY ST, DECATUR... 06/22/2010

Oak Grove Elementary: Sunny and Bright*2643 Willow Cove*$499,000  5 BRs. 3.5 BATHS.  Comfortable home with lots of storage! 9 foot ceilings. Willow Cove Subdivision.  Decatur Georgia 30033, Cul-de-sac lot. OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT: 2643 Willow Cove Decatur GA 30033                         ¨ DRAMATIC TWO STORY ENTRY FOYER features hardwood floors, chandelier, staircase with exposed hardwood on steps. Cased openings to LR and DR. ¨ FORMAL LIVING ROOM with neutral carpet, crown mold and double window.  ¨ FORMAL DINING ROOM features a triple bay window, hardwood floors, wrought iron chandelier, crown molding.  ¨ KITCHEN features white cabinets with granite countertops, tumbled marble back splash, undercounter stainless steel sink and gooseneck faucet in a nickel finish.  Large b... 06/22/2010

Recent Activity in Ridgeland Park, Decatur, Georgia Currently there are 6 listings in Ridgeland Park Subdivision in Decatur, Georgia. The prices range from a low of $199,500, to a high of $639,900.        There have been 5 recent sales in the subdivision ranging from a low of $150,000 to a high of $530,000. Most of these were on the market for less than 120 days, with one selling after just one day on the market.      Ridgeland Park Subdivision is a very popular, close in Subdivision that has seen a lot of renovations as well as tear downs with new homes built their place. The result is the broad level of pricing in the area. This subdivision is unique in that part of the subdivision is located within the city limits of Decatur and part of it is located in unincorporated DeKalb County. ... 06/22/2010

The Decatur Beach Party is back again. On Friday June 18th from 5 p.m. to Midnight downtown Decatur GA will be turned into a beach.  For those that don't know, Decatur is no where near a beach, so this is a lot of fun for us.   Decatur brings in 60 tons of sand and turns the square into a beach for this annual event. Ponce de Leon Ave will be closed between Church Street and Clairmont Ave. There will be dancing to the beach music from the live band. Activities include children's boardwalk games, face painting and wading pools in the sand. I'm sure some will build sandcastles too. Adults $6.50 in advance, available for online purchase here, and $10 at the gate; children 12 and under, free (limit two children per paying adult). Just like anywhere else, there are rules. So, no coolers, gla... 06/18/2010

Here are some details of yet another sale in the hot North Decatur Heights Subdivision of Decatur, Georgia. North Decatur Heights is a great neighborhood that is within minutes of Downtown Decatur, Toco Hills, Emory, the CDC, and the Atlanta Veterans Hospital. This subdivision is also a mere 7 mile commute to Mid-Town Atlanta. Served by Medlock Elementary, Shamrock Middle, and Druid Hills High Schools; North Decatur Heights is an ideal subdivision for first time buyers, families, and retirees alike. Recently, 2275 Sanford Road sold for $202,000 after just 9 days on the market.   This was an FHA sale, and sold for 103% of the asking price of $195,699, most likely a result of seller paid closing cost in the amount of $6,060.00. This home closed on 6/14/2010. As you can see, demand is stil... 06/17/2010

ANSWER:  The BUYER Should Do Repairs Whenever Possible, Not The Seller ARTICLE PROVIDED BY LEIGH CLACK, ATTORNEY Neel & Robinson Attorneys at Law, LLC22 Lenox Pointe, Atlanta, GA 30324404-705-3690        fax  404-705-3697lenox@neelandrobinson.com Most home inspections will reveal some items in the house that need to be repaired or replaced. What should the buyer do?Most buyers want the house to be "perfect" when they move in, but is it a good idea to have the seller fix everything? If the seller does the repairs:1.      Buyer has no control over the quality of work or products2.      Closing may be delayed3.      Seller will usually choose cheapest or fastest solution4.      Buyer may not have access to repair people for follow-up If the buyer does the repairs (may be able to reduce the... 06/17/2010

Decatur, GA    Benefield Realty Company was founded by C.E. Benefield in 1948. At that time most of DeKalb County remained undeveloped countryside and dairy farms. Mr. Benefield started out working with builders, finding spot lots for them, and handling the sales. Growth began to head East out of Atlanta and the demand for lots in DeKalb increased.     Beginning in the early 1950's and through the mid 1970's, Benefield Realty became heavily involved in developing subdivisions in DeKalb, Clayton, Fulton, Rockdale, and Gwinnett Counties. The primary emphasis was in DeKalb County. In many instances, C.E. Benefield formed a partnership arrangement with the builders through various corporations to buy and build on the lots he developed. In all instances, Benefield Realty marketed the new hom... 06/15/2010

THIS IS WHAT IT'S ABOUT!  Hey, Hey, Hey!  Remember this post from a week ago? Creating an Appetizing Presentation! UNDER CONTRACT IN 10 DAYS -- 98.6% OF ASKING PRICE! THIS IS WHAT IT'S ABOUT!   So much is to be said about having the right Realtor, the right price, and a home stager!  I am particularly proud of this project because this client researched Peachtree Home Staging and selected our company to home stage this vacant home from our Internet presence and Web site.  But here's the interesting part -- they did not have a Realtor in mind.  Searching for a Realtor was going to be their next step after staging.  I was able to refer them to some great Realtors and after the interview process they selected one that I had referred. Many Realtors refer my services to their clients -- Not ... 06/14/2010

Creating an Appetizing Presentation . . . A long time ago I did a post relating staging to a master "STAGING" chef. "Professionally staging a vacant home for sale, to me, is like a Chef that has exceptional skills and demonstrates the ability to select the correct utensils necessary along with the freshest ingredients and hand picked spices to create an exquisite meal that appeals to the majority of palettes." "Professionally re-designing an occupied home for sale, is like a Chef that has exceptional skills and demonstrates the ability to work with inferior, but adequate utensils, average canned goods and the standard condiments at hand to create an exquisite meal that appeals to the majority of palettes." Peachtree Home Staging staged a a mix of both vacant and occupied homes last week... 06/07/2010

Decatur, Georgia - billed the worlds largest yard sale. Come on out and enjoy the fun and find a treasure. June 10th, 11th, & 12th starting at 7am daily. Located at the First Baptist Church, Decatur, GA at 308 Clairemont Avenue, 1 block from the Old Courthouse. Check out the video. All proceeds benefit youth mission projects. For more details please visit: http://www.decaturyouth.org/YOUTH%20YARD%20SALE.html Hope to see you there! 06/06/2010

Foreclosure is a term that gets thrown around so loosely that a lot of people use it interchangeably with HUD homes or REO's. In my area, Atlanta Georgia, foreclosed houses are auctioned off the first Tuesday of every month on the courthouse steps of the county where the house is located. Anyone with readily available funds can buy one right there on the spot. The homes that do not get purchased on the courthouse steps, have been through the foreclosure process, and title then reverts back to the bank, or their insuring entity such as Fannie Mae or HUD.        So you want to buy a foreclosure? Here is a step by step process: These homes are advertised for 4 weeks in the Counties legal paper, which is the cheapest way to find them. You can subscribe to other publications that make the se... 06/04/2010

                                                                  Looking for a great summer event for the whole family? Come on out to the Decatur Beach Party on June 18th, 2010. The fun starts at 5pm and runs through midnight. The entire square is closed off to nothing but foot traffic. Vendors set up shop with all kinds of food, soft drinks, beer, & more. Bands will be performing in the pavillion and on the main stage. One of the streets will be literally turned in to a beach as sixty tons of sand is brought in and spread, in addition to kiddie pools. Childrens activities include face painting, boardwalk games, & more.                                        This years tickets are $6.50 in advanced or $10.00 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free, with a limit of 2 children per p... 06/01/2010

Decatur Square is host to the final day of the Decatur Arts Festival.  Drop by between 10 and 6 to see local artists booths filled with affordable and lovely art works. Decatur is also home to some of the best restaurants in Atlanta.  Looking for something to do today.....this is it!!!!   05/30/2010

Large Lot and Updated Decatur Home: 2172 West Ponce de Leon Avenue   $299,000 3 bedrooms 2 full baths plus half bath   Brick ranch in Fernbank elementary school. Immaculate,updated & ready to move in! Large great room with fireplace. Seperate dining room. Kitchen with breakfast bar. Roommate bedroom floorplan. Large deck overlooks fenced backkyard. 2-car garage. Convenient to Emory, CDC,downtown Decatur.    Call Joan Kaplan (404-281-4106) and The English Team at REMAX Executives to see this home or others in the neighborhood.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ... 05/29/2010

Looking for something fun to do on Memorial Day Weekend? Come on out and join the Arts Festival in Decatur, Georgia. Located on the Square in Decatur, this event is great fun for everybody. Lots of activities, food, and of course, art displays. From Atlanta, you can take the east MARTA rail line to the Decatur Station. Come up the escalator, and you're there. For more details, check out the official site at: http://www.decaturartsfestival.com/ Hope to see you there. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend! REMEMBER OUR SOLDIERS!     05/28/2010

      ¨ 5 BRs. 3 Full BATHS.  Surprising interior.  Flexible floor plan. ¨ Riderwood Subdivision.  Decatur Georgia 30033 ¨ Lots of space. Hardwood floors up, terrace level ceramic tile floors. ¨ 2 Story Split ENTRY FOYER: chandelier, hardwood stairs, coat closet.  ¨ Upper Level: Kitchen, breakfast room, great room, dining room, master BR and bath, BRs 2 and 3, Hall bath. ¨ GREAT ROOM features hardwood floors, crown molding, triple window with 2 inch blinds.  Cased opening to DR/ ¨ FORMAL DINING ROOM features hardwood floors, crystal chandelier, double and single windows, door to kitchen.  Chair rail and crown moldings. ¨ KITCHEN features white painted cabinets, granite tile top and backsplash.  Ceramic tile above granite backsplash. Brand new ceramic tile floor, double stainless steel ... 05/24/2010

Search Here For Homes in Georgia Welcome to Georgia! Our firm has been serving clients and customers in the Metro Atlanta area since 1948. As members of the 2 largest Multiple Listing Services in the State, we have a very large pool of homes for sale throughout the entire State. Please feel free to utilize the link above to browse listings in real time. Many national sites provide you with search capabilities, but often times the data is inaccurate and outdated. With searching capabilities through the Georgia Multiple Listing Service (GAMLS) and First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) you get the most up to date housing data possible for our area. Feel free to browse as much as you like and should you need any assistance at all, feel free to call or email me. I'm here to serve you. HAPPY... 05/22/2010

Here you will find a list of recent sales in Glenwood Estates, Decatur Georgia. Glenwood Estates is a great neighborhood that is within walking distance to Downtown Decatur. Served by the city schools of Clairemont Elementary, Renfroe Middle, and Decatur High School, the subdivision is ideal for both families and empty nesters. Here is some of the recent activity: 209 Glendale Ave. SOLD 4/16/2010 for $712,000 after 12 days on the market. 136 Pinecrest Ave. SOLD 4/29/2010 for $335,000 after 14 days on the market. 241 Mount Vernon Dr. SOLD  3/26/2010 for $309,000 after 204 days on the market. 418 Glendale Ave.  SOLD  5/11/2010 for $335,000 after 4 days on the market. As you can see, demand is still strong in this neighborhood. If you need help finding the best home for yourself, call Dan ... 05/17/2010

Recently I blogged a post regarding road kill -- "1970's Traditional Formal Living Room Doesn't Have To Be Road Kill". Sometimes these homes from the 70's can be overwhelming -- the ROAD KILL to the real estate sale.  If there is updating for the buyer to contimplate . . .  then the road just looks that much wider to the buyer; with that many more lanes to safely get across. So, just like the chicken that crossed the road to show the possum it could be done . . . Peachtree Home Staging implements their staging talent to show off how really great this 1970's family room will accommodate the buyer's budding family.  Step one -- note the painted paneling   Step two -- when the room is already cozy it pays to show off those new hardwoods! Step three:  Those old built-ins certainly can "come... 05/17/2010

2391 Greylock Place in Decatur GA is for sale for $299,000. This Ridgeland Park home is a charming all brick bungalow that was built in 1949. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. It has hardwood floors throughout the main floor. The tiled kitchen has been expanded so that now it's an eat-in kitchen, unlike many of the original homes in the neighborhood. Parking is available in the 2 car carport and the level driveway. A separate dining room attaches to the kitchen and flows into the front living room. There's a large master bedroom on the main floor with a private bath with tiled shower. Outside of the master bedroom is an office/library with built in shelves. This room was originally the 2nd bedroom in the house. Across the hall is now the 2nd bedroom on the main level. There is a fu... 05/17/2010