Archive for April, 2008

2008 Apr 30th

Sweet Tea Front Porch Dunwoody Home

Categories: Atlanta Neighborhoods, Atlanta Real Estate News, Dunwoody

There’s something about sipping a sweet tea on a front porch. Dunwoody front porches personify Southern hospitality and charm…the fresh air, the lovely fragrance of fresh flowers, and just enjoying the passersby.

Just this week, I had my own sweet tea on one of the most gorgeous front porches in Dunwoody. The fans were keeping me nicely cooled and the lighting added just the right tone. This porch spans the length of the home and is so spacious that it accommodates three functions: a lounging area great to read a good book or take an afternoon siesta; a dining area perfect to enjoy delicious outdoor meals or a friendly game of cards with the family; and there is also an area to just enjoy some good conversation while enjoying the view.

This rocking chair front porch home is nestled in the North Springs neighborhood in Dunwoody, Georgia. The address is 1594 Kings Down Circle. Drive by and take a look…you may just fall in love with it…and did I mention this Southern charmer could be yours…it is currently for sale…call for details or just send me a quick note.

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2008 Apr 17th

Dunwoody Real Estate Market no longer held hostage to School Redistricting…

Categories: Atlanta Neighborhoods, Atlanta Real Estate News, Dunwoody, Relocating, Schools, Selling Your Home

The decision has been made! All current elementary school attendance lines will remain the same as they are today. There will be no redistricting. The Board has another solution for the overcrowded Dunwoody elementaries.

Writing from the perspective of both a Dunwoody parent and a Dunwoody Real Estate Agent, I think this is great news. As a realtor, over the last year here in Dunwoody, if it wasn’t the first question that buyers would ask, it was the second question - “What elementary school does this house feed to? ” As soon as I would answer this question, the buyers would then immediately follow up with this question “Are these the old lines or the new redistricting lines?”.

Buying a home is a big purchase. It’s not like going out to the mall and buying a pair of shoes. Don’t get me wrong, I like to buy shoes, what woman doesn’t? But a little more thought and consideration goes into buying such a huge investment. Finding the right home is tough enough based upon each individual’s requirements, such as type of home, number of bedrooms and baths, kitchen, family room, and the list goes on…however, the above mentioned items are tangible and fixed items. They are as they appear. It is what it is. When an individual is faced with a variable, or uncertainty, such as the school lines being redistricting, it is tough to process. So many times over the last year, I have heard buyers say “We are going to wait and see what the Dekalb County School Board announces in regard to the redistricting before we decide where we are going to buy”.

It was almost like the ‘wait and see’ of the redistricting lines was paralyzing the Dunwoody Real Estate Market. Read the rest of this entry »

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2008 Apr 10th

Arguably, the Best Backyard in Dunwoody

Categories: Atlanta Neighborhoods, Atlanta Real Estate News, Dunwoody, Relocating

We have the pleasure of seeing a lot of homes. Certain ones make big impressions. Most recently, one property stood out as having arguably the best backyard in Dunwoody. This yard is phenomenal. We base our assessment on both aesthetics as well as functionality. And just as an additional bonus, this home is located in the center of a cul-de-sac. We can’t really say enough about this property located at 1657 Shadow Court, Dunwoody - you have got to see it. You may even want to make it your own; this Dunwoody home is currently for sale… Read the rest of this entry »

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