Get Off The Fence!!!

Here's the scoop about what's really going on in the Atlanta Real Estate market...

--Foreclosures are down 11% in the city in the month of August
--Rates have fallen to historical lows...Fixed rate loans under 6%
--85% of the foreclosure debacle occurred in 5 states:
California
Florida
New York
Arizona
Nevada

I recognize that this past week has been a financial and emotional roller coaster. It's scary to see the fundamentals of our country shaken! Even money market accounts, all thought of as 100% safe investments, have been raided by un-sound decisions made by these financial institutions.

One thing if for certain...real estate is still the most sound investment available. The best part about real estate is that it's tangible...you can see it and touch it. And...it's not going to disappear into some CEO's golden parachute!!!!

Now is a great time to buy when the market is soft. If you're looking to sell, just make sure the house is staged very well and that all inspection issues are address before listing the property.

Atlanta Is THE TOP SPOT For SINGLES

According to Forbes.com, Atlanta is THE place to live if you're single.
Atlanta received this ranking based on the city having a hopping nightlife, relatively high number of singles and sizzling job growth. “In the eight years that we have been ranking America's largest urban areas in terms of their friendliness to the nation's 74 million single adults, only once did Atlanta place outside the top 10.”

"The list ranks 40 of the largest urbanized areas in the U.S. in seven categories, including a city’s 'cool factor', cost of living alone, culture, job growth, online dating, nightlife and the number of singles."

The remaining rankings are as follows:

San Francisco fell to second place on this year’s list, followed by Dallas-Fort Worth and Minneapolis-St. Paul (tied for the No. 3 spot) and Washington, D.C. (5). Rounding out the Top 10, are Seattle, Boston, New York City, Orlando, Fla., and Phoenix.

Great New Restaurant in Inman Park Village

Looking for a great restaurant to take out of town guests or just enjoy an evening out? Try Parish restaurant located in the bustling Inman Park Village. Parish occupies a gorgeous 1890’s building whose space has been transformed into a New Orleans-style restaurant straight out of an Anne Rice novel. The restaurant has high ceilings, chandeliers, antique mirrors, and a beautiful well-stocked bar. The food is definitely New Orleans with a little Carribean flair. Think of sinking your teeth into N.O.-style barbeque shrimp, sopping up the spicy juices with fresh french bread, and complementing it with a cold beer.

The downstairs at Parish is a wonderful bakery with decadant pastries, and beignets available on the weekends. Louisiana specialties can also be purchased from the market area, along with a selection of wines. You cannot go wrong with a visit to this restaurant /market even if you’re just stopping in for a drink at the bar.

The area around Parish has come alive with activity. There are many types of new condos and lofts such as Brickworks and Inman Park Village and as always the beautiful Victorian and Craftsman homes in Inman Park. This is a great area just to walk around and take in the scenery, and drop in to Parish for a bite.