Welcome to the In & Around Atlanta Real Estate Blog

Are you thinking of selling or buying a home in Atlanta?  The Atlanta area -- especially the neighborhoods surrounding Downtown - are some of the most active, vibrant communities you will find in the Southeast. Our goal is to provide you with information about the different communities in Metro Atlanta, local events, school information and of course, regular Atlanta real estate market updates.  Enjoy and feel free to call if you have questions!

 

Kerry Lucasse | 404.432.1844

Nest Atlanta Real Estate Group

Ian Marshall Realty | NestAtlanta.com

 

Atlanta Real Estate Agent & Relocation Specialist

It's hard to find someone more passionate about Intown Atlanta Real Estate than Kerry Lucasse. As a Team Leader of the Nest Atlanta Real Estate Group at Ian Marshall Realty, Kerry gets to put her enthusiasm to great use. Her love of where she lives and what she does, combined with an extensive marketing and customer service background, make Kerry one of Atlanta's top real estate professionals.

 

A UF graduate with a degree in marketing, Kerry went on to manage the IBM.com Interactive Marketing Team for over 10 years. Her passion for preserving and restoring historic homes led her to a career in real estate, where she's able to use her tech-savvy marketing experience to deliver better service and better results for her clients.

 

An Intown Atlanta resident for over two decades, Kerry is thrilled to play a part in its growth. She takes great pride in what she does–from finding the perfect home for first-time buyers to using her innovative internet marketing strategies in assisting sellers quickly sell their homes and investment properties. 

 

Kerry Lucasse was recently selected as one of Kudzu's Best of 2012. She's received many recognitions and awards during her career, but her biggest accomplishment is the long list of happy buyers and sellers she's helped through the years.

 

 

 

 

Kerry's primary focus is the Intown Atlanta neighborhoods, including Oakhurst-Decatur, Kirkwood, Ormewood Park, East Atlanta, Grant Park, Virginia Highlands / Morningside, Inman Park and Candler Park.  She is also very familar with the North Atlanta suburbs, such as Marietta, Smyrna, Dunwoody and Roswell.

Areas of Expertise include:

• Atlanta Buyer & Investor Representation
• Atlanta Seller Representation / Listing Specialist
• Interactive / Web-based Marketing
• Foreclosures and REOs
• Home Staging
• Photography

Accomplishments:

• Team Leader for the new Nest Atlanta Real Estate Group with Ian Marshall Realty - Intown Atlanta
• Keller Williams Agent Leadership Council (2010)
• Top 5 Individual Agent (out of 275+) at Keller Williams market center (1Q & 2Q2010)
• Ranked #2 Agent (out of 250+ agents) at Keller Williams Realty market center (2009)
• Ranked Top 12 Individual Agent at Keller Williams office (2007 - 2008)
• Featured on NPR's "All Things Considered"
• Atlanta Board of Realtor's Million Dollar Club
• Received the Keller Williams Realty "Rookie of the Year" Award

**Kerry's BIGGEST accomplishment is a long list of happy home buyers and sellers.  Click below to view her client testimonials...

 

Our premier Atlanta real estate website, NestAtlanta.com offers you dozens of ways to search for your new home, including:

12 WAYS TO SEARCH FOR YOUR NEW ATLANTA NEST

#1 -- Search for homes & condos by Georiga MLS or FMLS number

#2 -- Search for homes by Street Name or Address

#3 -- Search for homes by Intown Atlanta Zip Codes

#4 -- Search for homes by Atlanta Intown Neighborhood or Beltline Neighborhood (NEW!)

#5 -- Search for homes by Metro Atlanta Suburb or Subdivision

#6 -- Search ALL the Condo, Loft, Townhome and Single Family Home Foreclosures in Metro Atlanta

#7 -- Find all the Townhomes for sale in Metro Atlanta (search by price, neighborhood, city and more)

#8 -- Search for Lofts and Condos by complex or community

#9 -- Search for Historic Homes - including Bungalows, Craftsmans, English Tudors and Victorians

#10 - Find Luxury Townhomes and Condominiums

#11 - Find all of the Mansions, Estates and Million-Dollar homes for sale in Metro Atlanta

#12 - Fully customize your Atlanta home search - search by price, subdivision, bedrooms, home style, etc.

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The most popular home search tool on the Nest Atlanta Real Estate website is:

SEARCH FOR HOMES by ATLANTA NEIGHBORHOOD

Ansley Park

This luxurious intown neighborhood features some of Atlanta's most beautiful, historic homes and was where author Margaret Mitchell once called home. Located just west of Piedmont Park and bordered by Piedmont Avenue and Peachtree Street, Ansley Park is considered one of Atlanta's premier intown neighborhoods.

--> View ALL homes for sale in Ansley Park

Brookhaven
Located on the northern edge of Buckhead, this neighborhood was originally developed around 1910 as Atlanta's first country club neighborhood. Brookhaven is an elegant enclave of large Tudor, Colonial, Georgian, and English cottage homes.  Single family homes range in price from about $350,000 to $2.0 million.

--> View homes for sale in Brookhaven

Buckhead - Buckhead is located north of downtown Atlanta and inside the Perimeter. It is one of Atlanta's busiest financial centers and features gracious and historic homes, world-class shopping centers, elegant hotels and fantastic restaurants. It has been called one of the United State's top most affluent communities.

--> View available properties in Buckhead

Buckhead area condos, lofts & townhomes for sale


Candler Park - Just 5-minutes east of Downtown Atlanta and bordering Little Five Points (L5P), this friendly neighborhood is one of the most popular in Atlanta.  It's primary focus is walkability and livability and is home to many talented people, great shops, bars, special events and everything eclectic.  Single family home prices range from about $250,000 to $800,000.

--> View available homes for sale in Candler Park

Condos, Lofts and Townhomes in the Little  Points neighborhood (zip code 30307)

Decatur GA - Decatur Georgia is today's version of Mayberry and is well-known for it's fantastic public school system and several colleges, including Agnes Scott College, Columbia Theological Seminary and the south campus of Georgia Perimeter College. Decatur residents stay quite busy with the many festivals and events in the Decatur Square and nearby Decatur neighborhoods.   Older brick homes, smaller bungalows and cottage homes are abundant in the City of Decatur and single family homes range in price from about $225,000 to $800,000.

>>  Search ALL the homes for sale in Decatur

Druid Hills - The residences built in the Druid Hills Historic District during the early 20th century are among the finest examples of period architecture in the Atlanta metropolitan area. It is one of the most affluent residential communities in Atlanta, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Home to Callanwolde, built in 1920 for Asa Candler, the founder of Coca-Cola. And 822 Lullwater, the house used in filming "Driving Miss Daisy." Curving, winding roads circle around the Tudor, Georgian and Traditional two story style architecture.

-->  View available properties in Druid Hills

East Atlanta- EAV is a diverse, friendly neighborhood with traditional neighborhood charm. It offers unique shops, services, and restaurants in a mini downtown setting. East Atlanta is one of in-town's hottest real estate markets and was called "the best kept secret in Atlanta" by the Washington Post and "the epitome of cool" by Creative Loafing. Featuring Victorians, craftsmans, post-war homes, and new construction, it is only about three miles from Downtown Atlanta (on 1-20).   Single family home values range from approximately $150,000 to $450,000.

-->  View ALL homes for sale in EAST ATLANTA

East Lake - Located just 10 minutes from of Downtown Atlanta, East Lake borders several other popular neighborhoods, including the City of Decatur, Oakhurst, Kirkwood and East Atlanta. This friendly Atlanta neighborhood popular with both young single professionals and families and is filled with tree-lined streets, parks, historic homes and a PGA golf course, the East Lake Golf and Country Club.

Homes for sale in East Lake Atlanta 

(including foreclosures!)

Grant Park Atlanta - One of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods and a historic district.  Victorians, Craftsman Bungalows, Four Square homes surrounds 130+ acres of greenspace.  Excellent charter school system, friendly and active community.

-->  View ALL homes for sale in GRANT PARK

-->  Grant Park condos, lofts and town homes for sale

Kirkwood - Kirkwood boasts a number of distinctive architectural styles, from Greek revival to gingerbread Victorian to the ever-popular craftsman bungalow of the 1920s and 30s. There is also a growing stock of new construction, much of it in the craftsman tradition. With the new "Kirkwood Station", many new businesses are setting up shop in this quaint neighborhood that is located just five miles from downtown Atlanta and less than a mile to I-20.

View ALL homes for sale in KIRKWOOD

Midtown Atlanta - Just north of downtown is the city's cultural center and sanctuary for the alternative lifestyle crowd, singles and young professionals. Midtown is aptly named due to its location, being the midpoint between Downtown and Buckhead. This charming area is full of old, refurbished homes, loft and warehouse apartments and condos. Lacking the large rolling lawns and mansions of Buckhead, Midtown has its own special appeal.

--> View Midtown Atlanta homes for sale

Midtown Atlanta condos, lofts & townhomes

Oakhurst - Formerly one of Decatur's best-kept secrets, Oakhurst's active neighborhood association now brings in thousands of neighboring residents each year for the many festivals and events.  Oakhurst offers that small-town atmosphere, with lots of parks, a variety of restaurants, and some of the finest elementary schools you'll find in Metro Atlanta.  Oakhurst home prices range from about $275,000 to $850,000

--> View ALL the homes for sale in Oakhurst Decatur GA

Old Fourth Ward - The Old Fourth Ward is a diverse intown community rich in history with many beautifully restored Victorian and Craftsman style homes and commercial properties. The Old Fourth Ward is located just east of downtown Atlanta, east of I-75 and north of Ralph McGill Blvd.

--> View available properties in Old Fourth Ward

Ormewood Park
Nestled between Moreland Avenue and Grant Park's Boulevard Avenue, Ormewood Park has easy access to I-20 that leads east and west of Downtown Atlanta. Ormewood Park is one of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods and features Victorians, craftsmans, post-war homes, as well as new construction in the Craftsman style.

--> View homes for sale in ORMEWOOD PARK

 Peachtree Hills
One of Buckhead's coziest cottage neighborhoods. Its eclectic, mostly craftsman homes are a kaleidoscope of color, with intimate gardens and innovative fences and walls. Huge trees soar over the bungalows on the bluffs above Peachtree Creek. The neighborhood includes antiques shops and restaurants. The Lindbergh MARTA rail station is within walking distance.

View available properties in Peachtree Hills

Virginia Highlands
It is Atlanta's most popular neighborhood for shopping, dining and nightlife for young families and professionals. Developed in the early 1900's, it consists of six distinct commercial "villages" alternating with short, walkable blocks of charming bungalow homes.

-->  View ALL homes for sale in Virginia Highland

Condos, lofts & townhomes in Virginia Highlands (zip code 30306)

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"In an impossible Midtown market, Kerry sold my condo in less than a week. Her dedication and knowledge make Kerry a force to be reckoned with. I will recommend her to all I know."

George Farkas, Midtown Atlanta

"Kerry listed and sold our home earlier this year and was a true professional throughout the entire process. She was very organized, dedicated and enthusiastic and we always felt like we were her #1 Client. When we hit a few bumps in the road with the buyer, Kerry immediately took control of the situation and resolved the problem when the buyer's agent could not... she really knows her stuff! Going forward, I will recommend Kerry to my friends, family and everyone I meet."

Martha & Jerry, Kirkwood (Intown Atlanta)

"We worked with Kerry this past summer to sell our home in Grant Park. It was a bit of a challenge with a 3-month old baby, but she was so respectful of our situation. This was our 3rd home, so we've worked with several agents, but I would have to say that Kerry out-performed them all! She was very motivated, created some beautiful marketing materials, and helped guide us through a challenging negotiation. I highly recommend Kerry and thank her for her kindness."

Michael, Grant Park (Intown Atlanta)

Great website - Fantastic Agent.  I found Kerry Lucasse through her website - www.ATLhomesearch.com and I thought that the site was so well done and easy to use, that she had to be a fairly knowledgeable real estate agent - and I was right! Kerry really knew the Atlanta neighborhoods - especially Little Five Points, Grant Park, Cabbagetown and Kirkwood - and was a TREMENDOUS help to me as a tried to find a 3 bedroom home under $350k. After an extensive search of the various neighborhoods, she found the perfect home for me, at $30,000 less than I planned to spend. My dogs and I are very happy in our new home and have Miss Kerry to thank. I recommended Kerry to another co-worker and he also was very pleased with his experience. THANK YOU AGAIN!

Marc G, Kirkwood  Atlanta, GA

"As a first time home buyer, I was quite confused and a bit overwhelmed when it came to buying a new home. Then I met Kerry. She made me feel at ease about the search and spent many hours helping me along the way. My search took a few months and she was patient and thorough at all times. I even went through a messy patch where I needed to terminate an offer and she was extremely helpful during this period. I absolutely love my new home and owe it all to Kerry. She made the entire process easy and extremely fun. I have recommended Kerry Lucasse to a number of my friends who were also looking for homes and condos and they too were extremely satisfied. So if you are looking for a new home, Kerry's the one!" 

Jeff, East Atlanta

Kerry is the best!! Kerry exceeded our expectations from the first day. Both my husband and I are airline pilots, and it was so hard to get our schedules to match, but Kerry was always willing to do whatever it took to make it work. She really took the time to get to know us and understand what we were looking for. She was always so prepared and made each day of house hunting fun! She's also very knowledgeable and helped ease the nerves of first time home buyers. And to top it off - we ended up buying the house that Kerry recommended us to look at, even though it wasn't on our list. And we couldn't be happier!! I would definitely recommend Kerry to anyone!

Megan & Justin, Marietta 

"I can't say enough about how smooth -- and FUN -- my experience was working with Kerry. She really knows the intown neighborhoods, offered me great advice throughout the process, and was very persistent during the (tough) negotiations. I will definitely work with her again!"   

Christine, Oakhurst

"Please clone Kerry - we need more real estate professionals like her!"  

Josh, Midtown Atlanta

After reading all of the reviews on www.Kudzu.com, I contacted Kerry Lucasse and immediately knew that I was in good hands. At our first meeting, she gave me a first-time home buyer handbook, maps, and detailed market data on the neighborhoods that I was considering - all invaluable information to a nervous first-time home buyer! She really listened to my needs and priorities and on our second outing, she showed me a home that had not even been listed yet and it was PERFECT! During the negotiations, I was a bit starry-eyed, but she really kept me grounded and we ended up negotiating a price that was much less than I expected to pay for the home. I honestly can't thank Kerry enough ....If you are looking for a home intown, CALL KERRY, you won't be disappointed!

Todd, Intown Atlanta

"Thanks so much for helping me seal the deal on my beautiful new loft - I couldn't have done it without you! You were a tremendous help and it was a real comfort as a first-time home buyer. Not only are your negotiation skills excellent, but your ability to keep everything organized was truly impressive! THANK YOU AGAIN!"  

Ashley, Grant Park

TO VIEW ADDITIONAL CLIENT TESTIMONIALS, PLEASE VISIT www.KUDZU.com

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Grant Park - One of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods, this nationally recognized historic district includes a 131-acre green space and recreational area, and the residential neighborhoods surrounding it. Victorian-era mansions and small cottages, early 20th-century bungalows and many brick paved sidewalks characterize the neighborhood as well as popular sites such as Zoo Atlanta, the Cyclorama, and Oakland Cemetery, where local figures such as Margaret Mitchell are buried.