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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Thinking about buying or selling a home in Oakhurst - Decatur? 

Here is a snapshot of the September Home Sales in Oakhurst..  

• - Homes are selling for 97.3% of the list price
• - The average number of days that a home is on the market (DOM) is 71
• - The average sale price for a 3 bed / 2 bath home is $346,485
• - None of the homes were foreclosure sales 

If you have any questions about the Oakhurst home sales or would like a complimentary home analysis for your Intown Atlanta home, call me anytime at 404.432.1844.  I work and live in the Oakhurst / Kirkwood area and would be honored to help you sell your home for the maximum profit… in the shortest amount of time!

>>> View ALL the homes currently for sale in Oakhurst

>>> Get additional information about the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association

All the best,

Kerry Lucasse

Keller Williams Realty

404.432.1844

KerryLucasse@kw.com

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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

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(404) 432-1844

Decatur GA Real Estate - Oakhurst Homes

Thanks to the phenomenal Decatur GA school system and the outstanding Oakhurst Neighborhood Association, the home sales in Oakhurst have been very stable.  Even with all the “doom and gloom” on the national news, this quaint little neighborhood just outside of Downtown Decatur is doing very well…

• Homes are selling for 98% of the list price
• The average number of days that a home is on the market (DOM) is 65
• The average sale price for a 3 bed / 2 bath home is $340,880
• FULL report available upon request

If you have any questions about the Oakhurst home sales or if you are considering a move to the Decatur area, please contact me, Kerry Lucasse at 404.432.1844.  I work and live in the Oakhurst / Kirkwood area and would love to give you a tour of the Intown Atlanta neighborhoods!

>>> View ALL the homes currently for sale in Oakhurst

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>>> Search for homes by Intown Atlanta Neighborhoods

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>>> Get additional information about the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association

Deal of the Week – OAKHURST Bungalow Decatur            

As an Intown Realtor, I see more than a dozen homes each week and this Oakhurst Craftsman Bungalow really stands out from the crowd!  With 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and an open floor plan, you will be impressed the moment you walk in the home.  Gleaming hardwoods, vaulted ceilings, updated kitchen and a great back deck, this home is move-in ready!   

Located just a few blocks from the popular Oakhurst village and less than a mile to the Edgewood Retail District, I would consider this to be one of the best values in the neighborhood.      

If you are not already working with a Realtor and would like to schedule an appointment to view this home, please call Kerry Lucasse, Keller Williams, at 404.432.1844.    

>>> VIEW ALL AVAILABLE HOMES IN OAKHURST

QUESTIONS?  Call the Oakhurst Real Estate Experts at 404.432.1844.

>>> VIEW “JUST LISTED” HOMES in OAKHURST

>>> VIEW HOMES FOR SALE in KIRKWOOD

>>> VIEW HOMES FOR SALE in EAST LAKE

Thank you for visiting the Atlanta Homes Search Real Estate Blog!

Whether your are an investor, first time home buyer or just looking for a rental property, foreclosures are a great option.  To help simplify your search, I’ve created at one-stop source for all the foreclosures in Metro Atlanta

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS UPDATED DAILY **

Search for foreclosures in a specific Metro Atlanta county:

North Fulton County Foreclosures

South Fulton County Foreclosures

Dekalb County (Dekalb-West) Foreclosures

Dekalb County (Dekalb-East) Foreclosures

East Cobb Foreclosures

Looking for foreclosures in a specific Intown Atlanta neighborhood?

Grant Park foreclosures

Kirkwood foreclosures

City of Decatur foreclosures

South Decatur / East Lake foreclosures

North Decatur foreclosures

Virginia Highlands and Morningside foreclosures

Candler Park, Little Five Points, Inman Park foreclosures

If you have questions or need assistance, please call us at 404.432.1844.

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More and more people are discovering the charming City of Decatur, thanks to the strong neighborhood associations, multiple special events and some of the best schools in Metro Atlanta.  Because of this, the housing market has remained strong and foreclosures are few and far between. 

I thought it would be helpful for my current investors and future first-time home buyers if I created a one-stop source for the latest Decatur foreclosures.  Please be sure to bookmark this page, as the foreclosure listings will be updated DAILY.

 >>> View ALL foreclosures in the City of Decatur / Oakhurst / Winnona Park (30030)

>>>  View ALL foreclosures in South Decatur / East Lake (30032)

>>>  View ALL foreclosures in North Decatur (30033)

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As a Buyer’s Agent, I look at about 25 to 50 homes each week with my clients and sometimes I find some truly fantastic bargains! 

The ‘Deal of the Week’ is a 2 bedroom bungalow that is less than two blocks from the popular Oakhurst Village.  The bedrooms and living spaces are spacious, the kitchen has been updated with new cabinets and granite, the backyard is a nice size and the home sits on a quiet street with some great neighbors.  Perfect for a 1st time home buyer! 

I’ll be honest:  If you really wanted to make this home ’sparkle’, I don’t think that you would have to spend much in order to get a good return on your investment.   I would suggest the following improvements to the home:  1)  Refinish or polish the beautiful hardwood floors  2) put a new “Craftsman-style” door on the front  3) Update the back laundry room to include additional storage 4) throw some grass seed in the back yard and 5)  paint the rooms your favorite colors!

** The seller just reduced the price by $20,000 (now $255,000) and is VERY MOTIVATED!  If you would like to schedule an appointment to view this home, please call Kerry Lucasse at 404.432.1844 or email me.

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