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Dunwoody Foreclosures and Short Sales

Categories: Atlanta Real Estate News, Buying Your Home, Schools

Dunwoody is a city in North Atlanta, just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta, bordering I285 and Georgia 400. Known as one of the best suburbs of Atlanta, Dunwoody is a fabulous place to live. Dunwoody boasts great public schools (Vanderlyn Elementary, Austin Elementary, Kingsley Elementary, Chesnut Elementary, Peachtree Charter Middle School, and Dunwoody High School) as well as wonderful private schools such as Marist and Davis Academy on Roberts Drive.  Dunoody is green with Dekalb parks and recreation including Murphey Candler Little League, Brookrun Skate Park, Cowart YMCA . Dunwoody is also home to the JCC on Tily Mill and LA Fitness on Mount Vernon.

Dunwoody is convenient to many grocery stores like Publix on Chamblee Dunwoody, Kroger on Dunwoody Club, and Fresh Market near Mount Vernon and on Chamblee Dunwoody. And Dunwoody offers so many terrific restaurants, too… Wildfire, McCormick and Shmicks, Brio, Cheesecake Factory, Dunwoody Bistro, 48th Street Deli, Max and Erma’s, Shane’s, Chipolte, Mimi’s Cafe, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Taco Mac’s, Flemings, Joey D’s, Goldbergs Bagels and Deli, El Azteca, Seasons 52 …

Dunwoody is home to Perimeter Mall and its top department stores: Macy’s, Nordstroms, Dilliards and just across the street you’ll find Target…and one more hop onto Ashford Dunwoody and you’ll be at Walmart.

If you are considering making Dunwoody your home, you’ll be pleased to know that you have currently over 300 single family homes to chose from… priced between 2.8 million and 250k…some of the most well established, sought after Dunwoody neighborhoods include: Dunwoody Club Forest, Mill Glenn, Dunwoody Station, Northsprings, Village Mill, The Branches, Wyntercreek, Renfroe Lake, Dunwoody North, Redfield, Brookefarm, Ashford Chase, Whitehall, Dunwoody Club Forest West, Little Brooke, Kingsley, Oxford Chase, Meadowlake…

Dunwoody’s real estate market is especially appealing to those buyers who want to have a beautiful home in a great community and also want to have it at a great discount…below are the most current and up to date listings  of Dunwoody foreclosures and short sales. Should you see a property that could be your new home, contact us today…770.676.9158

	Residential Detached					$ 899,000  *
	#:3887920	Active	Broker: PRAY01	Area: 121		Map: 693F4
	205 Bach Ct				Media: 12
	City: ATLANTA		State: GEORGIA		County: FULTON	Zip: 30350-6611
	Subdivision: Sentinel Ferry			Yr Built: 2001		Age Desc: Resale
	Lvls Bdrms Baths Hlf Bth Upper 4 4 0 Main 1 1 2 Lower 1 1 0 Total 6 6 2			Lake: NONE		Waterfront: 0
				Stories: 2 Stories		Elem: DUNWOODY SPRINGS
				Style: Traditional		Middle: SANDY SPRINGS
						High: NORTH SPRINGS
	Directions: GA 400 TO NORTHRIDGE ROAD TO ROBERTS DR LEFT ONTO SPAULDING DR, LEFT ONTO NESBIT FERRY RD GO THRU FRONT GATE TO LEFT ON VERDI LANE TO LEFT ON BACH

Public Remarks

Stunning Brick Executive 4 Sided Brick Home on an Acre plus lot in Gated Community. Home features hardwood floors, high ceilings, chef’s kitchen with granite counters and upscale appliances. Home also features an Elevator and many other upgrades.

 

Features

 

Bedroom: Bdrm On Main Lev, Master On Main		Master Bath: Double Vanity, Garden Tub, Sep Tub/Shower, Whirlpool Tub
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Pantry - Walk-in, View To Fmly Rm		Dining: Separate Dng Rm	Setting: Other
Const: Brick 4 Sides	House Faces: East	Tennis on Prop: No	Pool: None
Parking: 3 Car Garage		Road: Paved	# FP: 4
Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room, Great Room, Library/Office, Separate Lvng Rm
Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry			Home Warranty: No
Lot Size: 1 Up To 2 Acres	Lot Desc: Level		Lot Dimensions: 1
Green Building Certification:			HERS Index:

 

Other Descriptive Information

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Nbrhd - Gated Nbrhd - Security Appl - Dishwasher Appl - Gas Ovn/Rng/Ctop Int - 10 ft + Ceil Upper Int - 2-Story Foyer Int - Double Vnty Other	Int - Entrance Foyer Int - Hardwood Floors Int - Trey Ceilings Int - Wall/Wall Carpet Ext - Deck Hcap - Elev Acc Whlchair Fplc - In Great/Fam Room	Fplc - In Living Room Fplc - In Master Bedroom Fplc - In Other Room Heat - Gas Cool - Central Electric Enrgy - Other Water - Public Water	Sewer - Pub Swr Connectd Laundry - Laundry Room Dock - None

 

Legal, Financial & Tax Information

 

Tax ID: 06-0344-LL-031	LandLot: 344	District: 6	Section/GMD: 0	Lot: 18	Block: B
Plat Book/Page: 0/0	Deed Book/Page: 0/0		Tax/Tax Yr: $18211/2007
Mgmt Co:	Mgmt Phone:
Special: Foreclosure	Owner Finance: N		Owner Second: No	Assumable: No
CPHB:		Mgmt Co:	Mgmt Phone:		Mgmt Email:	Owner 2nd: N
Swim/Tennis: $ /		Annl Assoc Fee: $ /	Initiation Fee: $	HOA Phone:

 

Sold Information

 

Sale Price: $	Due Diligence Ends:	Closing Date:	Binding Agreement Date:
Original List Price: $ 980,000	Prop Closing Date:
SP/OLP %:   0%	Costs Paid by Seller:	Terms:
Sell Agent ID:	Sell Agent:		Sell Office:

 

Tue, May 12, 2009 06:13 PM	The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footage, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. © 2002-2009 FMLS	Requested By: GREGORY BANKSTON

 

 

	Residential Detached					$ 415,000
	#:3897270	Active	Broker: RMPL01	Area: 121		Map: 692 E5
	335 Spindle Ct				Media: 12
	City: ATLANTA		State: GEORGIA		County: FULTON	Zip: 30350-4124
	Subdivision: SPINDLEWICK			Yr Built: 1983		Age Desc: Resale
	Lvls Bdrms Baths Hlf Bth Upper 4 3 0 Main 0 0 1 Lower 0 0 1 Total 4 3 2			Lake: NONE		Waterfront:
				Stories: 2 Or + Stories		Elem: DUNWOODY SPRINGS
				Style: Tudor		Middle: SANDY SPRINGS
						High: NORTH SPRINGS
	Directions: 400N*EXIT NORTHRIDGE*CROSS NORTHRIDGE & GO SOUTH ON ROBERTS*RIGHT ON SPINDLEWICK DR*LEFT ON SPINDLEWICK CT*HOME ON THE LEFT

Public Remarks

BEAUTIFUL TUDOR STYLE HOME JUST OFF 400@NORTHRIDGE RD*AN IDENTICAL HOME SOLD LAST YEAR FOR $475K!!*PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING*UPDATED KITCHEN*SCREENED PRCH & 2-LEVEL DECK*LARGE FAM RM W/FIREPLACE & CATHEDRAL CEILING*POSS SHORT SALE

 

Features

 

Bedroom: Split Bdrm Plan		Master Bath: Double Vanity, Garden Tub, Sep Tub/Shower, Whirlpool Tub
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Counter Top - Stone, Pantry, Wine Rack		Dining: Separate Dng Rm	Setting: Other
Const: Brick & Frame, Stucco/Syn Stucc	House Faces: West	Tennis on Prop: No	Pool: None
Parking: 2 Car Garage		Road: Paved, Public Maintain	# FP: 1
Rooms: Family Room, Screened Porch, Separate Lvng Rm
Basement: Bath, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry			Home Warranty: No
Lot Size: 1/3 to 1/2 Acre	Lot Desc: Private Backyard, Sloped, Wooded		Lot Dimensions: +/- 1/2
Green Building Certification:			HERS Index:

 

Other Descriptive Information

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Nbrhd - Street Lights Appl - Central Vacuum Appl - Dishwasher Appl - Double Ovens Appl - Garbage Disposal Appl - Gas Ovn/Rng/Ctop Appl - Gas Water Heater Appl - Intercom/Radio Appl - Microwave Appl - Sec System Owned Appl - Smoke/Fire Alarm Int - Cathedral Ceiling	Int - Disp Attic Stairs Int - Entrance Foyer Int - Rear Stairs Int - Trey Ceilings Int - Wall/Wall Carpet Ext - Deck Ext - Fenced Yard Ext - Garden Area Ext - Irrigation System Ext - Out-Buildings Ext - Patio Ext - Prof Landscaping	Hcap - None Fplc - Gas Starter Fplc - In Great/Fam Room Fplc - Masonry Heat - Forced Air Heat - Gas Heat - Zoned Cool - Ceiling Fans Cool - Central Electric Cool - Zoned Enrgy - Attic Vent Fans Enrgy - Clock Thermostat	Enrgy - Storm Windows Water - Public Water Sewer - Pub Swr Connectd Laundry - Kitchen Laundry - Laundry Room Dock - None

 

Legal, Financial & Tax Information

 

Tax ID: 06-0384-0003-060	LandLot: 0384	District: 3RD	Section/GMD: 0	Lot: 31	Block: A
Plat Book/Page: 0/0	Deed Book/Page: 0/0		Tax/Tax Yr: $4825/2007
Mgmt Co:	Mgmt Phone:
Special: Foreclosure, Other	Owner Finance: N		Owner Second: No	Assumable: No
CPHB:		Mgmt Co:	Mgmt Phone:		Mgmt Email:	Owner 2nd: N
Swim/Tennis: $0 /None		Annl Assoc Fee: $125 / Optional	Initiation Fee: $0	HOA Phone:

 

Sold Information

 

Sale Price: $	Due Diligence Ends:	Closing Date:	Binding Agreement Date:
Original List Price: $ 415,000	Prop Closing Date:
SP/OLP %:   0%	Costs Paid by Seller:	Terms:
Sell Agent ID:	Sell Agent:		Sell Office:

 

Tue, May 12, 2009 06:13 PM	The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footage, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. © 2002-2009 FMLS	Requested By: GREGORY BANKSTON

 

 

	Residential Detached					$ 325,000  *
	#:3668205	Active	Broker: KWAP01	Area: 121		Map: 692F6
	1229 Dunbrooke Ln				Media: 13		#1 - Virtual Tour	Virtual Tour
	City: DUNWOODY		State: GEORGIA		County: DEKALB	Zip: 30338-3224
	Subdivision: None			Yr Built: 1985		Age Desc: Resale
	Lvls Bdrms Baths Hlf Bth Upper 3 2 0 Main 1 1 1 Lower 0 0 0 Total 4 3 1			Lake: NONE		Waterfront:
				Stories: 2 Stories		Elem: AUSTIN
				Style: Cape Cod		Middle: PEACHTREE
						High: DUNWOODY
	Directions: CHAMBLEE-DUNWOODY RD TO ROBERTS, PASS AUSTIN ELEMENTARY, DUNBROOKE LN WILL BE ON YOUR LEFT.

Public Remarks

BEAUTIFUL CAPE COD HOME W/OAK FLOORS ON MAIN LVL*MSTR ON MAIN W/RENOVATED MBATH FEATURING TUMBLED MARBLE*UPDATED KITCHEN OPENS TO FAMILY RM*WORKSHOP/PLAYROOM OVER GARAGE*RENOVATED TERRACE LEVELTHAT IS ENTERTAINERS DELIGHT*THIS HOME SHOWS LIKE A MODEL AND IS ON A CUL-DE-SAC!

 

Features

 

Bedroom: Master On Main		Master Bath: Double Vanity, Shower Only
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Cabinets Other, Counter Top - Tile, Country Kitchen, Pantry, View To Fmly Rm		Dining: Seats 12+, Separate Dng Rm	Setting: Other
Const: Concrete Siding, Frame	House Faces: South	Tennis on Prop: No	Pool: None
Parking: 2 Car Garage, Auto Garage Door, Detached		Road: Public Maintain	# FP: 1
Rooms: Family Room, Separate Den, Separate Lvng Rm
Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry			Home Warranty: Negotiable
Lot Size: 3/4 Up To 1 Acre	Lot Desc: Corner, Level, Level Driveway		Lot Dimensions: .7628
Green Building Certification:			HERS Index:

 

Other Descriptive Information

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Nbrhd - Street Lights Nbrhd - Undergrnd Utils Appl - Dishwasher Appl - Double Ovens Appl - Elec Ovn/Rng/Ctop Appl - Garbage Disposal Appl - Gas Water Heater Appl - Self-Clean Oven Appl - Smoke/Fire Alarm Int - Disp Attic Stairs	Int - DSL Available Int - Entrance Foyer Int - Hardwood Floors Ext - Deck Ext - Front Porch Ext - Garden Area Ext - Prof Landscaping Hcap - None Fplc - Gas Logs Remain Fplc - Gas Starter	Fplc - Glss Doors Remain Fplc - In Great/Fam Room Heat - Gas Heat - Zoned Cool - Ceiling Fans Cool - Central Electric Enrgy - Attic Vent Fans Enrgy - Clock Thermostat Water - Public Water Sewer - Pub Swr In Strt	Laundry - Laundry Room Laundry - Upstairs Dock - None

 

Legal, Financial & Tax Information

 

Tax ID: 18-0378-02-188	LandLot: 0	District: 0	Section/GMD: 0	Lot: 0	Block: 0
Plat Book/Page: 0/0	Deed Book/Page: 0/0		Tax/Tax Yr: $3619/2007
Mgmt Co:	Mgmt Phone:
Special: Foreclosure	Owner Finance: N		Owner Second: No	Assumable: No
CPHB:		Mgmt Co:	Mgmt Phone:		Mgmt Email:	Owner 2nd: N
Swim/Tennis: $ /None		Annl Assoc Fee: $ / None	Initiation Fee: $	HOA Phone:

 

Sold Information

 

Sale Price: $	Due Diligence Ends:	Closing Date:	Binding Agreement Date:
Original List Price: $ 589,900	Prop Closing Date:
SP/OLP %:   0%	Costs Paid by Seller:	Terms:
Sell Agent ID:	Sell Agent:		Sell Office:

 

Tue, May 12, 2009 06:13 PM	The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footage, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. © 2002-2009 FMLS	Requested By: GREGORY BANKSTON

 

 

	Residential Detached					$ 300,000  *
	#:3818719	Active	Broker: KWBA01	Area: 121		Map: 740E1
	2609 Briers North Drive				Media: 12
	City: ATLANTA		State: GEORGIA		County: DEKALB	Zip: 30360-2080
	Subdivision: Briers North			Yr Built: 1987		Age Desc: Resale
	Lvls Bdrms Baths Hlf Bth Upper 2 2 0 Main 2 1 1 Lower 0 0 0 Total 4 3 1			Lake: NONE		Waterfront: 0
				Stories: 2 Stories		Elem: CHESNUT
				Style: Traditional		Middle: PEACHTREE
						High: DUNWOODY
	Directions: 285 to Peachtree Industrial North to Tilly Mill. Left on Tilly Mill to right into Briers North to right on Brierwood Place. Go to end of culdesac. Home on right.

Public Remarks

Back on the Market, Builder’s Custom Home on a cul de sac. Master on Main w/Adjoining Library, Nursery or Guest Bedroom. 2 Story Great Room, Huge Bonus Room with Kitchen and Full Bath, Perfect In Law Suite.2 Level Deck over looking Private, Fenced Back Yard and Built in Hot Tub.

 

Features

 

Bedroom: Master On Main, Roommate Fl Plan, Split Bdrm Plan		Master Bath: Double Vanity, Garden Tub, Skylights, Whirlpool Tub
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Cabinets Other, Island, Pantry, Counter Top - Solid Surface		Dining: Seats 12+, Separate Dng Rm	Setting: Other
Const: Brick & Frame, Brick-Front	House Faces: NW	Tennis on Prop: No	Pool: None
Parking: 2 Car Garage, Auto Garage Door, Driveway, Kitchen Level		Road: Paved, Public Maintain	# FP: 1
Rooms: Bonus Room, Great Room, Recreation Room, Separate Lvng Rm
Basement: Crawl Space, Slab/None			Home Warranty: Negotiable
Lot Size: Under 1/3 Acre	Lot Desc: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Private Backyard, Wooded		Lot Dimensions: 0
Green Building Certification:			HERS Index: 0

 

Other Descriptive Information

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Nbrhd - Cable Tv Avail Nbrhd - Undergrnd Utils Appl - Central Vacuum Appl - Dishwasher Appl - Garbage Disposal Appl - Gas Ovn/Rng/Ctop Appl - Intercom/Radio Appl - Microwave Appl - Self-Clean Oven Appl - Smoke/Fire Alarm Appl - Sec System Owned Appl - Gas Water Heater Int - 2-Story Foyer	Int - 9 ft+ Ceil Upper Int - Cathedral Ceiling Int - DSL Available Int - Entrance Foyer Int - His & Her Closets Int - Hardwood Floors Int - Skylights Int - Wet Bar Int - Walk-In Closet(s) Ext - Fenced Yard Ext - Front Porch Ext - Hot Tub/Spa Ext - Patio	Ext - Satellite Dish Hcap - None Fplc - Blower Fplc - Gas Starter Fplc - Glss Doors Remain Fplc - In Great/Fam Room Heat - Forced Air Heat - Gas Cool - Ceiling Fans Cool - Central Electric Enrgy - Attic Vent Fans Enrgy - Clock Thermostat Water - Public Water	Sewer - Pub Swr Connectd Sewer - Pub Swr In Strt Laundry - Hall Laundry - Laundry Room Dock - None Boathse - None

 

Legal, Financial & Tax Information

 

Tax ID: 18-0355-02-070	LandLot: 33	District: 0	Section/GMD: 0	Lot: 0	Block: B
Plat Book/Page: 0000/0000	Deed Book/Page: 0/0		Tax/Tax Yr: $4793/2007
Mgmt Co:	Mgmt Phone:
Special: Foreclosure	Owner Finance: N		Owner Second: No	Assumable: No
CPHB:		Mgmt Co:	Mgmt Phone:		Mgmt Email:	Owner 2nd: N
Swim/Tennis: $0 /None		Annl Assoc Fee: $0 / None	Initiation Fee: $0	HOA Phone:

 

Sold Information

 

Sale Price: $	Due Diligence Ends:	Closing Date:	Binding Agreement Date:
Original List Price: $ 325,000	Prop Closing Date:
SP/OLP %:   0%	Costs Paid by Seller:	Terms:
Sell Agent ID:	Sell Agent:		Sell Office:

 

Tue, May 12, 2009 06:13 PM	The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footage, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. © 2002-2009 FMLS	Requested By: GREGORY BANKSTON

 

 

	Residential Detached					$ 264,900  *
	#:3802495	Active	Broker: REFC01	Area: 121		Map: 692K4
	7615 BALL MILL ROAD				Media: 12
	City: ATLANTA		State: GEORGIA		County: FULTON	Zip: 30350
	Subdivision: None			Yr Built: 1974		Age Desc: Resale
	Lvls Bdrms Baths Hlf Bth Upper 3 2 0 Main 1 1 1 Lower 1 1 0 Total 5 4 1			Lake: NONE		Waterfront: 0
				Stories: 2 Stories		Elem: DUNWOODY SPRINGS
				Style: Traditional		Middle: SANDY SPRINGS
						High: NORTH SPRINGS
	Directions: 285 EXIT 30. NORTH ON N. PEACHTREE, LEFT ON TILLY MILL. RT. ON MT. VERNON RD. LEFT ON JEFF FERRY, LEFT ON DUNWOODY CLUB. RT. ON CHAPARRAL RD. BECOMES BALL MILL.

Public Remarks

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SMART BARGAIN HUNTER. SOUGHT AFTER AREA WITH GREAT SCHOOL DISTICT.ACRE PLUS LOT.HOME FEATURES 2 MASTERS, SUNROOM, CURVED STAIRWAY IN FOYER. NEEDS RENOVATION, BUT COULD BE A SHOW PLACE, WALK TO DUNWOODY COUNTRY CLUB.

 

Features

 

Bedroom: Bdrm On Main Lev, Master On Main		Master Bath: Sep Tub/Shower, Tub/Shower Combo
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Pantry		Dining: Separate Dng Rm	Setting: Other
Const: Stucco/Syn Stucc	House Faces: Unknown	Tennis on Prop: No	Pool: None
Parking: 2 Car Garage, Side/Rear Entry		Road: Public Maintain	# FP: 2
Rooms: Separate Den, Separate Lvng Rm, Sun Room
Basement: Finished, Full			Home Warranty: No
Lot Size: 1 Up To 2 Acres	Lot Desc: Sloped		Lot Dimensions: 0
Green Building Certification:			HERS Index: 0

 

Other Descriptive Information

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Nbrhd - Undergrnd Utils Appl - Other Int - 2-Story Foyer Int - 9 ft + Ceil Main Ext - Patio Hcap - None	Fplc - In Living Room Fplc - In Master Bedroom Heat - Gas Cool - Central Electric Enrgy - None Enrgy - Other	Water - Public Water Sewer - Pub Swr Connectd Laundry - Laundry Room Dock - None Boathse - None

 

Legal, Financial & Tax Information

 

Tax ID: 0603520001006	LandLot: 06352	District: 06	Section/GMD: 0	Lot: 0	Block: 0
Plat Book/Page: 0/0	Deed Book/Page: 0/0		Tax/Tax Yr: $6657/2007
Mgmt Co:	Mgmt Phone:
Special: Corporate Owner, Foreclosure	Owner Finance: N		Owner Second: No	Assumable: No
CPHB:		Mgmt Co:	Mgmt Phone:		Mgmt Email:	Owner 2nd: N
Swim/Tennis: $0 /		Annl Assoc Fee: $0 /	Initiation Fee: $0	HOA Phone:

 

Sold Information

 

Sale Price: $	Due Diligence Ends:	Closing Date:	Binding Agreement Date:
Original List Price: $ 379,900	Prop Closing Date:
SP/OLP %:   0%	Costs Paid by Seller:	Terms:
Sell Agent ID:	Sell Agent:		Sell Office:

 

Tue, May 12, 2009 06:13 PM	The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footage, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. © 2002-2009 FMLS	Requested By: GREGORY BANKSTON

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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 Mar 10th

Facing Change - Dunwoody Schools Redistricting

Categories: Atlanta Real Estate News, Dunwoody, Schools

We just had a parent conference with one of our son’s teachers yesterday. I am happy, and very proud, to say that he is doing very well…now, that is.  Because at the beginning of the year, things weren’t really clicking for him. However, that’s not why I am writing this. Instead, I am sharing this with you because there is much talk about the redistricting of the elementary schools in Dunwoody.

Parents, students, and teachers alike are wondering how this change will affect them. I am wondering that same thing. Let me explain…I am so grateful to the team of teachers that our son has. They have made such a positive impact on his development.  By giving him the tools to succeed, they have given him the desire to learn.  I really feel like he is on the right path and I wonder how going to a new school in September of 2009 will affect my child’s education.

I always try to look at the positive side of things. I have started to reconcile all of this. Really, what it comes down to and what is at the heart of this matter, is that no one likes change.  People have a real fear of change. It is the fear of the unknown.  Whatever their current situation is, it may be good or bad, they know what they have and what to expect.

When presented with change, you don’t know exactly what to expect. It could put you in a much better situation, 100 times better than what you have, but because it is new, or unknown, you fear it.

To help everyone, myself included, with this impending change of the schools being redistricted, I will point out a few positives to focus your mind set:

• Brand new facility
• The latest technology
• Classrooms, not trailers

And by the way, have seen the new Peachtree Charter Middle School? That new school is fabulous!

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