I think everyone would agree that the ”best of the best” is the Dekalb Farmer’s Market just outside of Downtown Decatur.  With food and wine from around the globe, it’s an experience just walking in the building!  The Dekalb market is open 7 days a week, similar to a typical grocery store.

If you would like to eat hyper-local, the new trend in many of the Intown Atlanta neighorhoods is to host their own Farmer’s Market.  Here are just a few…

*  Piedmont Park – every Saturday

*  East Atlanta – every Thursday

*  Glenwood Park (near East ATL Village and Ormewood Park) – Every other weekend

*  Morningside Farmers Market – every Saturday

*  East Lake – every Saturday

*  Decatur Organic Market – every Wednesday, March thru November

*  Peachtree Road Market (Buckhead) - every Saturday, April – December

 This weekend, try to get out, meet your neighbors and support your local farmers — it’s a great way to start the day! 

 Thank you for visiting our Atlanta Neighborhood Blog! 

Kerry Lucasse – Atlanta GA Real Estate Agent – Atlanta Home Search Team
The ATL Home Search Team is part of Keller Williams Realty,
specializing in Intown Atlanta Real Estate, Condos, Lofts and Historic Homes

Call us anytime at 404.432.1844.

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THRU AUG 2 – National Black Arts Fest - Dance, music, film, visual arts and more. Get the scoop…

THRU AUG 9 - Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week - 3-course dinners for just $25.  See participating restaurants.

AUG 7 –  Unplugged in the Park - Concert Series every Sunday at 7pm in Piedmont Park.  FREE.   Get all the details…

AUG 11-16 - GREASE @ the Fox Theater - See the schedule and buy tickets.

AUG 15 - Oakhurst BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Fest – Live music, fantastic BBQ.   Get the full scoop.

AUG 23 - Festival Latino in Underground ATL - The largest family & multicultural event in the Southeast.  Find out more.

AUG 26-30 – Atlanta Underground Film Fest - The best of indie film at different theaters around town.  Get the full schedule.

AUG 28 - Castleberry Hill Art Stroll –   Tour some of the hippest neighborhood art galleries and shops.  Get more info…

AUG 29 - Taste of Chamblee - The best and most diverse food in Southeast. FREE!  Find out more…

AUG 29-30 - Grant Park Summer Shade Festival + Corks & Forks - One of Atlanta’s most popular events.  The full scoop…

Thank you for visiting our Atlanta Real Estate Blog!

Posted By: Kerry Lucasse – Atlanta GA Real Estate Agent – Atlanta Home Search Team
The ATL Home Search Team is part of Keller Williams Realty,
specializing in Intown Atlanta Real Estate and Historic Homes

Call us today @ (404) 432 – 1844

April 9 — Jazz Nights at Scottish Rite in Oakhurst every Thursday from 7 to 9 pm.  Find out more.

April 16-25 – Atlanta Film Festival.  Get the full schedule and buy tickets.

April 17-19 – Druid Hills Home & Garden Tour - $20 in advance, $25 at the door.  Get more information.

April 17-19 — Dogwood Festival is back in Piedmont Park this year.  Live music, artist market & more.  Get the full scoop.

April 18 — Earth Day in Oakhurst’s Harmony Park & Community Garden Earth Day from 10 am – 2 pm.  Free admission.

April 25-26 – Inman Park Spring Festival & Tour of Homes – Don’t miss the parade — it begins at approximately 2:00 pm.  Get all the details.

SPRING IS (FINALLY) HERE, SO GET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY ALL OF THE ATLANTA NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS!

If you are thinking of buying or selling your Atlanta home this Spring, I would love to help! 

Call me anytime at (404)432-1844.

Kerry Lucasse  ::  Intown Atlanta Real Estate Consultant  :: Keller Williams  ::  404.432.1844

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MARCH FESTIVALS & EVENTS

March 8 – SPRING FORWARD!  Set those clocks ahead on Sunday morning at 2:00 am.

March 8 - Kirkwood Station Artist Market - The 2nd Sunday of each month from noon to 6 pm.  

March 14 – Glenwood Park Farmers Market in the Square – 10 am to 2 pm.  Get the scoop…

March 28 – Grant Park Co-op Auction & Art Show – Live music, great food, with silent auctions throughout the evening.  Find out more.

March 28 – Castleberry Hill Art Stroll -  On the 4th Friday of every month, local galleries are open from 7 to 11 pm.    Get the full details here.

March 28 — Earth Hour – Join your neighbors around the world in turning off your lights and other electrical equipment between 8:30 – 9:30 pm.

FOR THE IRISH & THE IRISH AT HEART…

March 7 – Lucky Day Celebration – Start the celebration a week early at the Park Tavern.  Live music, DJs and free-flowing green beer.  Entry fee is $10 and the party starts at 7:00 pm.  Get more information and buy tickets.

March 14 – 127^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade – 12:00 noon in Downtown ATL.  Find out more…

March 17 – Fado Kegs & Eggs Celebration – Festivities start at 7:00 AM.  Get more information.

March 17 – Limerick Junction Block Party - Music starts at noon and the party will pour into the streets of Virginia Highland for a block party at 4:00 pm.  

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home this Spring, please give me a call or visit my website at ATLhomesearch.com.  Interest rates are still hovering around 5.0% and the new $8,000 first-time home buyer incentive makes 2009 a phenomenal time to purchase a home.

See you around town…

Kerry

  Kerry Lucasse  ::  Real Estate Consultant ::  404.432.1844 (p) :: Keller Williams Realty

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Decatur real estate – Oakhurst Decatur homes for sale 

It’s time again for the 2009 Oakhurst Wine Crawl (aka Oakhurst Wine Tasting Festival). 

On February 28th from 4 to 7 pm, local Oakhurst businesses will open their doors and feature wine from around the globe. 

This is one of my favorite Oakhurst events and it really kicks off the Spring Festival season.  Usually about 20 different businesses will participate and it is great fun to visit the local auto repair shop or the optomotrist’s office and sample a glass of wine. 

If you haven’t been to the Oakhurst Wine Crawl before, please know that it SELLS OUT FAST.  Only 750 tickets are sold each year and it is best to purchase them prior to the wine festival so you don’t have to wait in the long lines.

ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:  Kavarna Coffee, Steinbecks and Universal Joint (all are on the corner of East Lake Dr and Oakview). 

TICKET PRICES:  $20 advance purchase; $25 on the day of the event

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KERRY LUCASSE  ::   Decatur Real Estate Consultant  ::  KELLER WILLIAMS  ::  (404) 432.1844

 **Serving Atlanta’s Intown Neighborhoods, including Decatur, Oakhurst, Winnona Park, Kirkwood and Virginia Highlands

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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‘Tis the season for Holiday Tour of Homes in our Atlanta neighborhoods! 

There is quite a line up this year and several neighborhoods in Atlanta & Decatur are highlighting their most beautiful homes and celebrating the holiday season.

I’ve been able to participate in the Decatur and Virginia Highland home tours over the years, and it really is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season.  You could spend every weekend in December visiting holiday homes in Decatur, Oakhurst, Virginia Highlands, Avondale Estates and Grant Park.

To follow are the details for each neighborhood:

 This is the 26th year of the Decatur Candlelight Holiday Tour of Homes and this year there will be a special focus on “Living Green” — most of the homes have been built or renovated in an eco-friendly manner.

DATE:  December 5 & 6

TIME:  5:30 to 9:30 pm (both days)

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.  Proceeds will benefit the Decatur Preservation Alliance and the Decatur Youth Fund.

FOR TICKETS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CLICK HERE

Presented by the Virginia-Highland Civic Association, the VaHi Tour of Homes will now include local artwork and food tasting from local restaurants, from Vine, La Tavola, Atkin’s Park, Noni’s and more. 

DATES:    December 6 & 7

TIME:      10:00 to 5:00 on Sat & 12:00 to 5:00 on Sun

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event.  Proceeds will go towards a new neighborhood park (on the corner of North Highland and St. Charles Ave).

GET MORE INFORMATION & PURCHASE TICKETS 

The GRANT PARK CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES includes a full range of holiday activities, with an artist’s market, childrens workshop, caroling and even hayrides!  The Tour of Homes will feature some of Grant Park’s historic Victorian and Craftsman-bungalow homes and is sure to give you lots of ideas for decorating your own home for the holidays.

DATE:    December 13 & 14

TIME:     6:00 to 10:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE:   “Let it Snow” Childrens Workshop will be from 4 – 6 pm on SAT ONLY.  The Grant Park Holiday Artists Market will run from 5 – 9 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

If you would like to do the Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes, the ticket prices are $12 in advance and $15 on the day of the event.  Proceeds will benefit the Grant Park Coop Preschool, Parent Network and the St. Paul United Methodist Church.  All of the other Grant Park Holiday Events are free. 

GET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE GRANT PARK HOME TOUR & PURCHASE TICKETS 

The 16th Annual Avondale Estates Tour of Homes and Holiday Market is just down the road from Downtown Decatur and is going to be another wonderful event.  Eight homes will be featured and range in style from Classic Bungalows, cottages and new construction homes — all of the homes have been restored in keeping with the period.  In addition to the holiday homes, the Waffle House museum will also be open during the tour.  Be sure to stop by the Avondale Estates Holiday Market, as you’ll be sure to find a few special and unique gifts for friends and family.

DATE:    December 14, 2008 

Tickets for the Tour of Homes are just $12 in advance and can be purchased at several local shops around Avondale and Downtown Decatur.  You may also purchase tickets for $15 on the day of the event. 

GET ADDITIONAL HOME TOUR INFORMATION

 If you fall in love with one of these charming Atlanta Intown neighborhoods and want to view all of the homes for sale by neighborhood, please visit:

Oakhurst Decatur Homes for Sale

Virginia Highland Homes for Sale

Avondale Estates Homes for Sale

Grant Park Atlanta Homes for Sale

VIEW ALL ATLANTA NEIGHBORHOODS

Have a SAFE & HAPPY Holiday Season!

Kerry Lucasse

Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty

ATLhomesearch.com

(404) 432-1844

I will be out of town for one of my favorite Intown Atlanta Fall Festivals, but I didn’t want you to miss out on all the fun…

The “Chomp & Stomp” in Cabbagetown brings in quite a crowd each year and is truly a unique experience. 

This will be Cabbagetown’s 5th Annual Chili Cook-off & Bluegrass Festival and there is definitely a little something for everyone:

• 5K Run (AM)
• Live Bluegrass Music all day
• Artists Market
• And of course, lots and lots of CHILI!

The festival will be in the Cabbagetown Park on November 8th from 10 am to 8pm.

*** Proceeds go toward maintenance of the Cabbagetown Park and community center.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:  http://www.chompandstomp.com/

THINKING OF MOVING TO THIS UNIQUE INTOWN ATLANTA NEIGHBORHOOD?

>>> View ALL of the homes for sale in CABBAGETOWN

 For more information about Cabbagetown or any other intown Atlanta neighborhood, please call anytime.

All the best,

Kerry Lucasse

Intown Atlanta Real Estate Consultant  :   Keller Williams Realty    :    404.432.1844

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Announcing the FIRST annual HallowPalooza in the Kirkwood Village!

Created by the Kirkwood Business Owners’ Association, “HallowPalooza” has a little something for EVERYONE — kids, moms, dads, and even dogs & cats!

WHEN:  Friday, October 31st (of course!) from 5 – 8 pm

WHERE:  Downtown Kirkwood

DETAILS:  Local Businesses in the Downtown Kirkwood district are offering games, contests and treats for all the goblins and ghouls.

For the truly artistic, Gitche Ya Ya is having a pumpkin decorating contest from 3 – 6 pm.  Other businesses (Le Petite Marche, Augusta Designs, Mission Motif and PB&J) will be offering sales and specials and candy and games for the kids.

Have a great costume?  At 6 pm, kids can show off their outfits at the Urban Pie costume contest.  At 7 pm, your furry “children” can join in on their own costume contest at the Kirkwood Feed & Seed.  For the adults, stop by Ace’s Bar & Grill at 8 pm.   All costume contests are free to enter and prizes will be awarded.

For more information please visit kirkwoodbiz.com

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE KIRKWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD, please call anytime. 

To search for ALL available homes in Kirkwood, please visit:  http://www.inKIRKWOOD.com

Have a safe & happy Halloween!

Kerry Lucasse

Kirkwood Real Estate Consultant — Keller Williams Realty

inKIRKWOOD.com

404.432.1844

KerryLucasse@kw.com

Kirkwood Atlanta Real Estate – Intown Events

Forget the term “up and coming neighborhood” … Kirkwood has officially “arrived”!

The 2nd Annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll is scheduled for this Saturday, June 21st from 4 – 7 pm.  Enjoy an evening of fine wines while visiting 12 participating shops, restaurants and cafes that are unique to the Kirkwood community. Tickets are just $25 and are available at several shops in Kirkwood, including Gitche Yah Yah, The Mission Motif, Takai Atlanta Hair Salon of Kirkwood Feed & Seed.

>>> BUY TICKETS ONLINE (USING PAYPAL)

>>> GET DIRECTIONS TO KIRKWOOD VILLAGE

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If you fall in love with Kirkwood after the event and would like to view the homes that are available for sale, go to http://www.inKIRKWOOD.com and you will be able to view all the Kirkwood homes for sale, Just Listed homes, as well as a complete list of Kirkwood home FORECLOSURES!

Need a Kirkwood Real Estate Expert?  Call me at 404.432.1844.  I live, work and play in Kirkwood and would love to help you find your dream home.