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Candler Park Real Estate - Homes for Sale in Candler Park Atlanta

Candler Park is one of the hottest neighborhoods in Atlanta -- and definitely one of my favorites!  It is centrally located between Inman Park, Little Five Points, Emory and Druid Hills, offers easy access to the interstate (Freedom Parkway), has some fantastic neighborhood restaurants and pubs, offers lots of greenspace, more than a dozen annual festivals and events, stunning turn of the century homes, the list goes on and on (and on!).

Candler Park real estate is still in high demand.  Home values have gone down since the real estate boom in 2005 to 2007, but they haven't been as impacted as some of the other neighborhoods just a few miles down Moreland Avenue.  

2011 Real Estate Market Report for Candler Park Atlanta (30307)

Candler Park | Atlanta, GA | 30307 |  Data extracted from the Atlanta FMLS on 01/13/2012

Single Family Homes Sold in Candler Park

We are thrilled to report that 2011 was a good year for home sales in Candler Park!  The number of homes sold increased by over 20% from 2010 (44 versus 35) and the average home sales price also had a modest increase of 4.3% ($417, 158 in 2011 versus $399,300 in 2010).

As you'll see in the charts below, the average sales price appears to be on the way UP!  If the home values climb again in 2012, hopefully we can say that the worst is over and 2010 was the "bottom of the market" in this Atlanta neighborhood.

 Days on Market

(How long does it take to sell a home in Candler Park?)

Homes took almost 14% longer to sell in 2011 (vs 2010), but this is quite common when home values are fluctuating monthly and potential home sellers are uncertain about the true market value of their home. 

If you would like to better understand the current market value of your Candler Park home and/or get the latest real estate market statistics, please don't hesitate to call us at 404.432.1844.  

We would be honored to assist you!

Just Listed Homes in Candler Park

To follow are a few of the latest 2012 listings available in this fabulous neighborhood!

[As of 01/19/2012]

Get the updated list of Candler Park homes >>

353 OAKDALE RD, ATLANTA, GA 30307   $469,900  3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms Photo Tour (23) Listing # 4314334

329 GLENDALE AVE NE, ATLANTA, GA 30307   $419,000  3 Bedrooms  2 Full | 1 Partial Bathrooms Virtual Tour Photo Tour (20) Listing # 4314773

474 OAKDALE RD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30307   $349,900  2 Bedrooms  1 Full | 1 Partial Bathrooms Virtual Tour Photo Tour (10) Listing # 4311222

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East Atlanta Real Estate - Homes for Sale in East Atlanta

East Atlanta is definitely one of Intown Atlanta's most popular neighborhoods, with a charming village setting, great restaurants and pubs, an eclectic mix of residents and a long list of annual festivals and events.

2011 Real Estate Market Report for East Atlanta (30316)

East Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | 30316 |  Data extracted from the Atlanta FMLS on 01/13/2012

Single Family Homes Sold in East Atlanta

The number of single family homes sold in 2011 was up slightly from 2010, but the average sales price did take a beating, dropping almost 17% from the previous year.

ast Based on our research and experience, it appears that the drop was due to a higher number of "under $100K" foreclosure sales, many located on the outskirts of East Atlanta, an increase in the # of short sales and a small decline in the overall home values in the area.  

One interesting item to note is that the list price to sales price ratio remained strong at 95%.  For example, a $200,000 home would sell (on average) for 95% of the listing price or $190,000.

 Days on Market

(How long does is take to sell a home in East Atlanta?)

Homes took almost 12% longer to sell in 2011, most likely due to the fact that sellers were trying to adjust to the declining home values.  

No matter what market we are in, it is always so important to price your home correctly the first time.  If your home is priced according to the current market value, not only is it going to sell quickly, previous research tells us that is it going to sell for significantly MORE than if you had it on the market for 3, 4 or 6 months.

Questions?  If you would like to better understand the current market value of your East Atlanta home and/or get the latest real estate market statistics, please don't hesitate to call us at 404.721.3001.  We would be happy to help!

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Luxury homes for sale near Emory University Atlanta - 1756 Logans Knoll

JUST LISTED!

1756 Logans Knoll NE

Atlanta, GA 30329

FMLS # 4312122

Offered at $899,900

Just a short stroll to Emory University and the CDC, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom brick traditional is simply stunning inside and out.

The inviting entry greets you with rich hardwood flooring, extensive crown molding and trim work, and a magnificent wall of windows overlooking the wooded backyard. 

An open floor plan along the back of the home features a living area with fireplace, custom built-ins, breakfast room, and gourmet kitchen with large island, pantry, Wolf appliances, vibrant granite countertops and custom cabinetry. A formal dining room is adjacent to the kitchen, making it ideal for entertaining friends and family.

Upstairs you will find four bedrooms, including a fabulous master retreat with separate den, as well as a spacious bath and walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms, a bonus rec room, and laundry room are just down the hall.

On the lower level of the home, an incredible light-filled basement with soaring ceilings. It is already studded/plumbed and just awaiting your personal touch.

If you decide to make this your new home, you will be within minutes to Emory University, CDC and the interstate.  Shopping, dining and festivals are also just a short drive away in Virginia Highland, Downtown Decatur, Morningside and Buckhead.

Welcome home to Logan’s Knoll at Betty's Garden!

Tour 1753 Logans Knoll online >>

If  you have questions about this property and/or would like to schedule an appointment, please call Kerry Lucasse at 404.432.1844

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Logans Knoll at Betty's Garden  ::  FMLS # 432122

Newsweek just announced that Atlanta is #1 for singles and the best city to find a date!

They based their ranking by the number of available singles and also on overall well-being, the cost of living and dating costs.

Here are the stats:

• Believe it or not, 69% of all the men are single and 71% of the women are single!  
• Median salary for singles - $38,174
• Average movie ticket - $10.52
• Well-being score - 67.7

Other high ranking cities included Gainesville (Florida), Austin, Seattle, and Minneapolis.  Read the full article.

If you are moving to Atlanta and are wondering "Where are all the single men and women living??", we wanted to share several popular neighborhoods for singles in Atlanta:

LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? We highly recommend the following neighborhoods:

Buckhead ($250K to $1.5M)

Decatur / Oakhurst  ($200K to $750K)

East Atlanta Village  ($130K to $350K)

Kirkwood   ($150K to $450K)

Woodland Hills ($175K to $450K)

Grant Park ($190K to $500K)

Candler Park (Little Five Points) ($265K to $700K)

Virginia Highland ($375K to $1.3M)

More fantastic Atlanta neighborhoods for single family homes >>> 

BEST ATLANTA CONDO AND TOWNHOME NEIGHBORHOODS FOR SINGLES:

Downtown Decatur (City of Decatur) 

Atlantic Station

Little Five Points (Inman Park and Candler Park)

Midtown Atlanta 

Virginia Highland

See ALL the top Atlanta neighborhoods for condos, lofts and townhomes >>> 

If you would like more information about a particular Atlanta neighborhood, please call me anytime at 404.432.1844.  I've lived in many of the "hotspots" -- from from Virginia Highlands to Midtown Atlanta and from Grant Park and Oakhurst Decatur.   I LOVE the community spirit, festivals and events in the "Intown" Atlanta neighborhoods and would be more than happy to talk your ear off... or schedule some time to give you a tour of the different areas to see which one best fits your personality and lifestyle. 

1-7 january

• Holiday Light Show at Atlanta Botanical Gardens -Get the full scoop

7 january

• Bring One For the Chipper - Christmas Tree Recycling around Atlanta - Find a drop-off location near you

• Martin Luther King events around Metro Atlanta -See the line up

• 1st Annual Buckhead Beer Festival - More Info & Tickets

27 january

• Great American Motorcycle Show at the North Atlanta Trade Center - More info

• Journey with the Gentle Giants at the GA Aquarium - Buy tix to swim with the sharks
• Cavalia, the popular Cirque-like show with amazing horse stunts at Atlantic Station thru Jan 15 - See showtimes

If you have an event or fundraiser that you would like to add to our blog or eNewsletter, please call Kerry Lucasse, Nest Atlanta Real Estate Group, at 404.432.1844.

If you have to move out of your Atlanta home before it sells, this article is a must read!

The ideal situation would be to have the main rooms (living, dining, kitchen and master bedroom) staged and also price your home at or 2% below market value to ensure that it sells within 30 days.  

If you don't have the budget for staging, there are also some fantastic ideas below:

Now that Christmas is over, most of us will be taking down our Christmas trees in the next week or so.  

I personally cheated this year and purchased a "faux" tree, but for those of you purists with a live Christmas tree, please consider recycling at one of the many drop off locations in Metro Atlanta.

Through early January (most are thru January 7th), organizations and stores from all across metro Atlanta will be accepting live Christmas trees, including the most popular "One for the Chipper" program.

So instead of your beautiful tree ending up in a landfill - or rolling down your street! -- use this as a chance to reduce, reuse and recycle!   Several recycling centers are also offering a free sapling, while supplies last.    

GEORGIA'S "BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER" LOCATIONS NEAR YOU:

- Grant Park

- Agnes Scott College

- Multiple Home Depot locations around Metro Atlanta

For a Christmas tree drop off / recycling center in your zip code, use the search tool at Keep Georgia Beautiful

If you would like to volunteer for this event, click here for more information.

Santa's little elves brought us some wonderful buyers this week and as of yesterday, three listings are under contract!

The first is an Ormewood Park bungalow, listed at $249,900.  It was on the market for 7 weeks....

Last but not least, is a charming ranch in the very charming City of Decatur.  

My guess is that Santa isn't done yet!  Two of the Nest Atlanta agents are negotiating offers tonight, so hopefully by Christmas Day, two more buyers will getting their dream home....

HAVE A SAFE, HAPPY, MERRY HOLIDAY!

Little Five Points (30307) Real Estate Market Update for November 2011

Candler Park + Inman Park | Little Five Points | Atlanta, GA | 30307 |  Data extracted from the Atlanta FMLS 11/01/2011 to 11/31/2011

Single Family Home Sales in Inman Park & Candler Park Atlanta

Atlanta's Inman Park and Candler Park neighborhoods both border  the popular business district, Little Five Points.  Both communities have oodles of personality and charm -- and some of the finest historic homes in Georgia.

The home sales data from this past month, offer home sellers some solid insight into the current real estate market.  

*** Be sure to read the "Lessons Learned" below. *** 

Candler Park & Inman Park Atlanta Home Sales (Nov 2011 vs 2010)

Nov  2011 - 7 homes sold with an average sales price of $412,350

• 5 of the 7 home sellers paid all or part of the buyer's closing costs
• Homes sold, on average, at 96.4% of the listing price
• 4 of the 7 sold in less than 20 days - and 50% of those homes sold at or higher than the listing price
• The average # of days on the market was 65, but it ranged from 4 days to 233 days

Nov 2010 -  5 homes sold with an average sales price of $477,800 

• Homes sold, on average, at 97.0% of the asking price
• Over 100 days to sell a home on average

Under Contract & Available Homes for Sale in Candler Park & Inman Park 

10  homes are under contract / pending with an average asking price of $691,362

2   Short sale homes for sale 

30  homes are currently for sale (active) with an average asking price of  $563,320

[Current homes for sale range in price between $65,000 to $1,200,000]

Little Five Points Atlanta Homes Sold – November 2011 

This month's data aligns almost perfectly to the Metro Atlanta 2011 sales data and also offers some important information for those of you who are thinking of selling your home in the next 6 months:

Lesson Learned #1 -->  Be prepared to pay all or part of the Buyer's closing costs

5 of the 7 home sellers paid all or part of the closing costs, ranging from $2700 to $8500

Most of the buyers now need to have a 10% or 20% downpayment in order to qualify for a loan and often don't have the extra $5,000 to $15,000 to pay for closing costs and pre-paid / escrow fees

Lesson Learned #2 -->  Price your home correctly the first time

Metro Atlanta sales data tells us that those homes that are listed at or slightly below fair market value when they are listed, sell in 26 days at 97.5% of the listing price (on average).

In this month's report, 4 of the 7 Candler Park / Inman Park homes sold in LESS than 20 days - and 50% of those homes sold at or higher than the listing price.  

The other homes that had a high listing price and had to reduce one or more times during the listing period took 82 to 233 days to sell -- and they sold for significantly less than their original listing price.

If you are a home owner and are worried about pricing your home too low, I wouldn't let that concern you.  If you are priced $10K below the fair market value, buyers will recognize that and most likely, you will receive multiple offers and will often sell for more than the listing price.  

Many banks purposely price their foreclosure homes well below the fair market value in order to generate multiple offers, select the most qualified buyers and maybe even sell the property a little higher than the fair market value!

Lesson Learned #3 -->  Intown Atlantans LOVE older homes!

In this market, we usually only have one buyer for every 12 homes on the market.  In the Little Five Points area a 4 bedroom / 3 bath Victorian or Four Square will almost always sell before the new construction does.  In November, the average age of the homes sold was 96 years sold (1915).  If you have a renovated home that was built before 1930, there is a good chance that it won't take you long to find a buyer!

Thinking of selling your Inman Park or Candler Park home?

We would be honored to answer any of your questions about the current market, review our tech savvy marketing plans, and provide you with a free home valuation.

Call Kerry Lucasse & the Nest Atlanta Real Estate Group anytime at 404.432.1844.

... be sure to ask us about our 'fair & flexible' commission plan!

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