Decatur GA - Living Intown Atlanta -Decorate Decatur Community

Grab your outdoor lights,  garland, luminaries and other holiday decor and get ready for the “Decorate Decatur” Contest!

On Sunday, December 14th, judges will drive through Decatur and pick their 10 favorite homes, as well as one favorite business and one favorite neighborhood.  There will also be one “overall” winner that will receive the Commissioners Cup from the Decatur City Commission.

If you are planning to join in on the fun, all you have to do is pull the decorations out, flip on the lights and call 404-371-9583 to give your address and alert the Decatur judges that you will be participating in the contest.

To view the previous winners, visit the Decorate Decatur web page.  The Oakhurst Business District (aka the Oakhurst Village) was one of the Business Winners last year, along with Wordsmiths and Chik-Fil-A on Trinity Avenue.  My bet is on the Oakhurst Business District for 2008 as well!

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Decatur or Oakhurst GA, please contact your Decatur real estate expert, Kerry Lucasse, at (404) 432-1844.   

Specializing in Atlanta’s Intown Neighborhoods, including Decatur, Kirkwood, Oakhurst, Grant Park, Ormewood Park and Virginia Highlands.

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KERRY LUCASSE    ::    Real Estate Consultant    ::    Keller Williams Realty

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My colleague, mortgage professional, Jason Sardi recently wrote an fantastic article with very sound advice on making the most of your credit reports and protecting your credit score. 

With all that you hear on the national news these days, people certainly have it on their minds, especially if you are planning to make a major purchase, such as a car or a new home. 

Even if you have good credit, it is critical that you are armed with as much information as possible in order to protect your credit and your credit score.

Jason’s article provides some practical advice and will be invaluable for those of you who are considering buying a home in the next 6 to 18 months. 

He also provides links to the ONLY website that truly allows you to get FREE copies of your credit report each year — with no strings attached.

Click here to read the entire article titled “It’s Free, it’s fun, it’s your credit report”

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KERRY LUCASSE    ::    Atlanta Real Estate Consultant   ::    404.432.1844

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Metro Atlanta Home Sales – Marietta GA Real Estate

After MULTIPLE OFFERS this week, I am happy to report that this charming 4 bed / 2 bath home in Marietta is officially under contract.

The sellers, Eric and Susanna, are absolutely thrilled.  They worked so hard remodeling their home and were honestly the “perfect” clients. 

I think that we received multiple offers for several reasons:

• The home remodel, decor and paint colors were simple and tasteful, which appealed to a wide array of potential home buyers
• The sellers were very flexible with home showings and always kept the home spotless
• We PRICED the home correctly

… and of course, they hired me as their listing agent!   My agressive marketing strategy targeted first-time home buyers, relocation specialists and local real estate agents. 

CONGRATS, SUSANNA & ERIC!  I am so happy for you both.

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Kerry Lucasse proudly serves home buyers and sellers in Metro Atlanta. If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home in Marietta, Roswell, Smyrna, Decatur and the neighborhoods of Intown Atlanta and want to work with a local area expert, call me at (404) 432.1844.

In today’s competitive market, it is so important that you choose to work with the real estate agent who is knowledgeable in your neighborhood. I provide a results-oriented marketing plan when selling your home.  I do everything in my power to make the process of selling your home a hassle-free experience.  Contact me immediately for an in-home or phone consultation.   

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KERRY LUCASSE  ::  Keller Williams Real Estate Agent  ::   404.432.1844

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For those of you who are thinking of moving to Decatur or selling your Decatur GA home, I thought it might be helpful for you to have a snapshot of the number of active listings (homes for sale) versus the number of homes that are under contract in Decatur.

To follow is my update from the Atlanta First Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  It includes Decatur single family detached home listings for sale in Dekalb County as of November 20, 2008:

Active - 1143 Homes are currently available for sale 

See all homes for sale in Decatur

Under Contract – A total 243 homes are under contract:

• Contingency – Due Diligence - 7 Properties Found 
• Contingency – Other - 4 Properties Found
• Pending - 232 Properties Found

The Decatur real estate market has always been quite strong, thanks to the outstanding school system, the active neighborhood associations, charming neighborhoods, and the proximity to Downtown Atlanta, Emory University and the interstates.

If you are thinking about selling your Decatur home, you can see here that there is only ONE BUYER for every SIX HOMES (approx) on the market today.   To sell your home quickly and for the most money, you need to price it correctly and make sure that your home stands out from the crowd.  

If I can be of assistance and/or if you would like feedback on the current condition and value of your Decatur home, please don’t hestitate to contact me at (404) 432.1844 or email.