New Craftsman Homes for Sale in Atlanta GA – Grant Park Atlanta Bungalows

JUST LISTED in Atlanta’s Grant Park Neighborhood!

651 Robinson Ave SE  |  Atlanta   |    3 bedrooms   |    BIG BONUS ROOM    |  3.5 bathrooms

Offered at $360,000

Loaded with Craftsman period details, you will fall in love the moment you step inside the home.  With 11+ foot ceilings, crown molding, gleaming hardwoods and light-filled rooms, this Grant Park home is sure to please.

The living room is a grand retreat with brick fireplace, built-in bookshelves and coffered ceilings.  The living room opens into the spacious dining room that could easily accommodate 8 to 12 dinner guests.  Just off of the dining room, you’ll find a butler’s pantry that is the ideal area to store / display serving pieces, or if you prefer, it can also be used as a home office.

An oversized kitchen is home to a walk-in pantry, large island, oodles of cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless appliances.  The light-filled breakfast area overlooks the deck and fenced backyard – it’s a wonderful way to start your morning!

On the second level of the home you will find 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms – including a jetted tub, separate shower and double granite vanity in the master bath.  If you go up to the next level, you’ll find another full bathroom, along with a HUGE bonus space that could easily be another master suite, recreation room or family room.

This charming Craftsman also features a large rocking chair front porch, corner lot, fenced yard, abundant storage, and a prime location.  It is close to Downtown Atlanta, the interstate (I-20 and I-75), MARTA, and popular locally-owned restaurants.  It is just a short stroll (3 – 4 blocks) to the popular Grant Park and Zoo Atlanta… it truly is Intown living at it’s finest!

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To schedule an appointment to view this home, please call Kerry Lucasse at 404.432.1844.

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Kerry Lucasse  ::  Keller Williams Realty Atlanta ::  404.432.1844

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Kirkwood Atlanta Real Estate Market Statistics - Homes for Sale in Kirkwood

Kirkwood Atlanta Home Sales

GOOD NEWS!  The number of Kirkwood homes sold in the 2nd Quarter (April – June) are significantly UP from previous years and have more than doubled from earlier this year. 

The average home sales price ($228K)  in 2Q did decline from the previous years, but it was a great improvement from 1Q 2010 – up by almost $50,000. 

To sum up 2Q 2010:

• The number of homes sold is up about 25% from 2Q 2009
• Average sale price is slightly down from 2009 ($232K vs $228K)
• It is taking longer to sell a home (101 days on average) than it did this time last year
• This quarter was a big, big improvement from 1Q 2010 (Jan – March)

Major contributors to increase in 2Q 2010 home sales would be the historically low interest rates and tax incentives for first time home buyers.    

If you have questions about the data above and/or if you would like to better understand the value of your home, please don’t hesitate to call Kerry Lucasse at (404) 432.1844.

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MORE KIRKWOOD REAL ESTATE REPORTS:

 >> View the 1Q 2010 Kirkwood Real Estate Market Report <<

>> View the full 2009 Kirkwood Atlanta Real Estate Market Stats & Home Sales Report <<

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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 including Grant Park, Kirkwood, Oakhurst, and East Atlanta neighborhoods.

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Atlanta Foreclosures – Loft Foreclosures – Townhome Foreclosures

With the first-time homebuyer tax credit deadline having come and gone, you may be asking yourself, “What now?” Fortunately, the door is now open to a new wave of savings:  DISTRESSED PROPERTIES (a.k.a Foreclosures, REOs and short sales).

For many buyers in Atlanta, the term foreclosure brings up images of run-down homes with no heat and rotting wood. While this is still the case for some homes, it’s no longer the standard.  In fact, we’ve worked with quite a few first time buyers in Atlanta who are snatching up foreclosure and short sale homes that in decent condition for bargain basement prices. 

According to a November 2009 Keller Williams Research Buying Distressed Properties Survey:

• 40 percent of all buyers for bank-owned foreclosures (REOs) were first-time buyers in 2009
• 50 percent of all short sale buyers were first-time buyers

By definition, a “distressed property” is one that was purchased with a loan and the homeowner is no longer able to make their mortgage payment resulting in foreclosure – or if they’re lucky a short sale – meaning they owe more on the home than it’s currently worth. With a 20 percent increase in foreclosures from 2009, distressed properties still remain a large portion of home sales and are going to continue well into 2010 as homeowners continue to feel the effects of an economy on the mend.

If you’re in the market for a home in Metro Atlanta and are prepared for a unique transaction (smile!), a foreclosure or short sale property can be a great option. Here’s are four important reasons why you should consider the foreclosure option:

1)  Prices are low – Buying a foreclosed property in and around Atlanta is an excellent way to get a home for less. Research shows you can save 10-40 percent over the price of similar properties in a traditional sale.

2)  Mortgage costs are low – With rates hovering near historic lows, financing costs to are favorable.  Please keep in mind, rates are always changing. It’s important to begin the pre-approval process so that you know how much you can realistically afford.

3)  You have options – The number of Atlanta homes in some stage of the foreclosure process still remains high. RealtyTrac, a site dedicated to tracking foreclosures across the country, estimates that there are approximately 2.1 million homes in some stage of foreclosure in the US.

4)   Sellers and lenders are motivated – According to data from RealtyTrac, in April, one in every 387 households in the country has received a foreclosure filing. The bottom line is that many sellers are still feeling the pain of a down economy and are anxious to out get from under a home that is putting stress on their current financial frustrations. While it is still an emotional transaction, these sellers are willing to come down on price or even consider concessions such as helping out on closing costs. Banks holding on to large portfolios of Real Estate Owned (REO) properties want to unload quickly – and price these home to sell.

READY TO START SHOPPING?  SEARCH FOR FORECLOSURES IN METRO ATLANTA

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Your best ally when purchasing a distressed property is a real estate expert. Always have a professional REALTOR® by your side to help you make informative decisions. 

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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 Grant Park, Kirkwood, Oakhurst, and East Atlanta real estate.

CALL KERRY ANYTIME AT 404.432.1844

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Craftsman Bungalows in Oakhurst and Kirkwood

JUST REDUCED!

2108 Wisteria Way  ::   Kirkwood Atlanta  ::  Walk to the Oakhurst Village and Dog Park

This impeccable Craftsman home is less than 5 years old, but it still feels like a brand new home.  This home features two master suites (one on each level), two regular bedrooms, two LARGE BONUS ROOMS, and a two-car garage.  It is really “too” good to be true!

On Thursday, we reduced the price by almost $24,000.  The new price is just $415,000!

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Want to see how this home stacks up against other homes in Kirkwood and Oakhurst?

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If you would like to make an appointment to view 2108 Wisteria Way, please call Kerry Lucasse at 404.432.1844.

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