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Emergency Notification Alerts Code Red Dekalb County GA - The other night I received a phone call from a toll free number. It was the Dekalb County's Emergency Notification Alert. Due to the heavy rains and flooding Governor Sonny Perdue declared a state of emergency for 17 Georgia Counties.

DeKalb County, GA citizens now have the ability to receive personal emergency notifications via the CodeRED system. Click on the CodeRED link below to register for the emergency notifications. Upon completion of your registration, you will begin receiving alerts via the telephone numbers that you have designated.  Sign up for the Dekalb County GA CodeRed Alerts.

The automated call told me that Dekalb was giving a voluntary evacuation notice. They stated where the emergency shelters were set up, they mentioned the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and other important information for people that needed it.

The alerts will also be used for bio-terrorism alerts and boil water advisories. See more information from Dekalb County's website regarding road closures and other information.

This rain and flooding is highly unusual for metro Atlanta. It was the worst "storm" in 90 years.  We are starting to dry out and look forward to sunny days.

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in or around Atlanta, GA contact Realtor Jen Bowman, Broker Associate & e-PRO with Success Realty at 404-456-5024. 

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Atlanta Home Show at Cobb Galleria

The Atlanta Home Show is this weekend Friday September 25 through 27 2009.  Friday is Home Industry Trade Day. Free Admission is on Friday only for member of these organizations: National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), Professional Real Estate Agents, Home Builders Association(HBA), National Kitchen & Bath Association(NKBA), Georgia Real Estate Investors Association(GaREIA), and the American Society of Interior Designers(ASID). Present your business card at the door.  

 Why should real estate agents go to the Atlanta Home Show? So you can visit the See Through House and see what's inside the walls. It's pretty cool. Every year I attend the Atlanta Home Show so that I can learn something else about houses. There are always new products coming out. By attending the Home Show real estate agents can learn more about products, like the difference between blown in insulation and sprayed on foam insulation, like Icynene. 

Attending the Trade Shows helps you to learn all you can about homes. Showing and selling homes isn't just about paint color and floor plans.  It's also knowing what quality products are and being able tell the difference so that our clients get the best quality home for the money.  

There will be lots of vendors and celebrity speakers. To see the full schedule check out the Atlanta Home Show website.  

General Admission is $10 for adults, free for children 12 and under, free for seniors age 65+ and buy one get one free for active military and first responders.

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in or around Atlanta, GA contact Realtor Jen Bowman, Broker Associate & e-PRO with Success Realty at 404-456-5024.  If you are a real estate agent, I am also looking for people to join my team.

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5998 Graywood Circle SE at Grayson Pointe in Mableton GA for Sale

This corner lot home was originally the model home for Grayson Pointe Subdivision in Mableton, GA. It features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. As you enter the home you will see the 2 story living room with vaulted ceiling and skylights. To the left is a family room with hardwood floors and a bay window. A huge laundry room is off of the family room on the main level. The kitchen is spacious and connects to the formal dining room which has sliding doors leading to the back deck. A powder room completes the main level.

Upstairs you will find the cozy master suite with private bath and garden tub. There are 2 additional bedrooms and a shared hallway bath.

The unfinished basement shares space with the 2 car side entry garage. There is lots of room for storage here. There's also plenty of room for additional parking in the level driveway.

See the Virtual Tour of this Grayson Pointe Home.

This is a short sale. It looks like we will get through this short sale process quickly. The bank says sell now! This home is listed at just $98,000.  It is perfect for the first time home buyer trying to take advantage of the $8000 Federal Tax Credit and for any home buyers looking to take advantage of the $1800 GA Tax Credit.

To get to this Grayson Pointe home: From I-285 North in Atlanta, GA, go to exit 12 Hollowell Parkway, Left on US 78 (Bankhead Hwy), Turn right on Oakdale Rd, L on Roberts Drive, R on Graywood Circle, House on left on corner of Graywood and Roberts Drive.

This home is exclusively listed by Success Realty, Jen Bowman.

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in or around Atlanta, GA contact Realtor Jen Bowman, Broker Associate & e-PRO with Success Realty at 404-456-5024.

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Virginia Highlands Fallfest in Atlanta, GA - Atlanta is a place that always has a festival or event going on. The 6^th Annual Virginia Highlands Fallfest will be Friday September 25^th from 5 p.m. to Midnight. Doors open at 5 p.m. and live rock music starts at 6 p.m. The Virginia Highlands Fallfest will be at the Irish pub Limerick Junction in the back parking lot and inside. 

Limerick Junction is located at 822 N. Highland Ave in Atlanta, GA 30308.

A $5 Donation Benefits Camp Twin Lakes and Spin for Kids.

Curious about the real estate market in Virginia Highlands? Homes in the Virginia Highlands neighborhood in Atlanta, GA currently on the market range in price from a 2 bedroom/2 full bath home built in 1925 on Ponce de Leon Place NE for $359,000 to a renovated 1920's 6 bedroom/4.5 bath on Drewry St for $1,095,000.  

As of today, there are 26 homes on the market in Virginia Highlands with an average list price of $612,000.  There are 4 pending sales meaning under contract but not yet closed ranging in price from $369,900 to $1,150,000.  8 homes have sold in Virginia Highlands since March 15, 2009 ranging in price from $290,700 to $1,048,160.

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in or around Atlanta, GA contact local expert and Realtor Jen Bowman, Broker Associate & e-PRO with Success Realty at 404-456-5024.

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The Village at Avondale in Avondale Estates, GA - The Village at Avondale is a wonderful neighborhood right off of Rockbridge Rd in Avondale Estates in Dekalb County, GA.  Homes currently on the market range in price from $359,900 to $426,900.

Homes at The Village at Avondale average days on market is just 48 days which is less than the average of 78 days for homes in Avondale Estates.  The days on market is for homes sold since June 2009. The streets in this intimate community include Burdett Court and Wilfawn Way.

The Village at Avondale was built 2001 to 2004. What I really love about the community is that none of homes are the same. They all have different exteriors and different interior floor plans. Some have Charleston Style porches, some are Colonial, some are Traditional. All are really pretty. I went through all 5 of the homes for sale the other day with my buyer. They all have great floor plans with attached 2 car garages. Dogwood Homes, a certified professional home builder built this community. In general homes on the left side of the street are basement plans and on the right are on a slab.

Avondale Estates has a charter school coming fall 2010.  Check it out at www.themuseumschool.org. It's a public school and every child in the 30002 zip code will have an equal opportunity to attend based on space available.  Children in this community currently attend Avondale Elementary, Avondale Middle, (less than ¾ of a mile away) and Avondale High School. Robert Shaw Theme School is less than a ¼ mile away.

The Village at Avondale is convenient to Dekalb Medical Center and Emory University. It's just a little over a mile to the Dekalb Farmers Market, a fabulous international grocery store.  It's just a mile and a half to James Joyce Irish Pub and just a little over 2 miles to the Brick Store Pub on the Square in downtown Decatur, GA.  North Dekalb Mall is just over 2 miles away.

For Fitness, Curves is located at the Kroger Shopping Center just a mile and a half away. Dekalb Medical Center (just 2 miles away) has a great Wellness Center with indoor pool, fitness classes, weights and cardio equipment.

To get to the Village at Avondale from Decatur go east on North Decatur Rd towards Avondale, Turn right on Northern Ave. Turn right on Rockbridge Rd. Make your first right onto Wilfawn Way and the Village at Avondale.

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in or around Dekalb County, GA contact local expert and Realtor Jen Bowman, Broker Associate & e-PRO with Success Realty  at  404-456-5024.

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Yesterday I was showing homes in Atlanta GA and we pulled up to this one that was for sale. At first glance it looked odd to me, something was off.

This is the front of the house. Notice anything missing? That's right, no front door.

The "front door" is on the side of the house, facing the side of the neighbor's house. By the way, none of the other homes in the neighborhood had this design flaw. This wasn't a corner house either. The inside was choppy. I was thinking I really hope my buyer doesn't like this one because it will be a tough resale for me in the future.  When he said he didn't like it, I said Oh good, I wasn't going to be able to let you buy this one! It's too quirky. :)  As Realtors we see alot of homes. Sometimes we go to houses and we wonder what was this builder thinking?  What's the craziest design flaw you have seen?

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in or around Decatur, GA contact local expert and Realtor Jen Bowman, Broker Associate & e-PRO with Success Realty  at  404-456-5024.

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Are you eligible for Home Loan Modification? You may qualify for the Home Affordable Loan Modification program; which may make your monthly mortgage payment more affordable. 

Lots of borrowers are having difficulty making their mortgage payments. Borrowers who have already missed one or more payments may be eligible.  Find out if you are eligible by answering 6 Questions. 

For more information on Home Loan / Mortgage Modification go to www.HopeNow.com which provides support and guidance for homeowners. Counseling is free. Call 1-888-995-HOPE.  

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in or around Decatur, GA contact local expert and Realtor Jen Bowman, Broker Associate & e-PRO with Success Realty  at  404-456-5024.

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4281 Welbron Drive in Decatur GA is a renovated all brick ranch and has just been listed for $80K!

3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, $80K

• new hardwood floors throughout
• ceramic tile floors in kitchen and baths
• plumbing updated to comply with the Dekalb Plumbing Ordinance
• fresh paint
• new 6 paneled doors with oil rubbed bronze hardware
• new ceiling fans in the 3 bedrooms
• new laminate counter tops in kitchen
• new kitchen appliances
• 2 car carport
• level fenced backyard

4281 Welbron Drive in Decatur GA is located in the Shady Acres subdivision.  To get there, from I-285 South,  exit 43 Covington Highway go left outside the perimeter for 1.4 miles, turn left on Welbron Drive. Go to the end of the cul de sac street. This great brick ranch is on the right hand side.

See the Virtual Tour of this home in Shady Acres

Shady Acres has 7 parks within a 3 mile radius. Publix and Kroger Grocery Stores are less than 1.5 miles away. Home Depot is less than 2 miles away.

• This home is move in ready and would qualify for FHA Financing
• This is not a foreclosure or a short sale, so you can close quickly!
• Get the $8000 Federal Tax Credit by closing by December 1, 2009
• Get an additional $1800 GA Tax Credit for closing by November 30, 2009.

4281 Welbron Drive in Decatur GA is exclusively listed by Success Realty, Jen Bowman, 404-456-5024

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in or around Decatur, GA contact local expert and Realtor Jen Bowman, Broker Associate & e-PRO with Success Realty  at 404-456-5024.

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Brickell Subdivision - Brickell Square in Atlanta GA - Brickell is a small subdivision of  16 exquisite homes located off of Henderson Mill Rd on Brickell Square in Atlanta, GA 30341. All of the homes have at least 2 car garages, some have 3.  Some of them have 4 levels. Great details in the construction include coffered & tray ceilings, transom windows and wrought iron balusters. The homes at Brickell center around a fountain in a Savannah style square. These 4 to 5 bedroom homes were built 2006 to 2008. Homes at Brickell currently on the market range from $499,900 to $570,000.

Brickell is in the award-winning Lakeside School district in Dekalb County, GA. Children here attend Henderson Mill Elementary (less than a mile away), Henderson Middle (less than a ¼ of mile away) and Lakeside High.

Nearby shopping for Brickell residents include Northlake Mall, Publix at Briarcliff Village, Kroger Grocery Store and Target at Northlake.  The new Movie Tavern is also just over a mile away. Brickell is just inside the I-285 Perimeter and close to Mercer University.   

If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in or around Atlanta, GA contact local expert and Realtor Jen Bowman, Broker Associate & e-PRO with Success Realty at 404-456-5024.

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