Virginia Highland - Home Sold

Virginia Highland has become one of Atlanta's most popular neighborhoods since it first originated in the 1900's. With award winning dining, trend setting boutiques, and world famous entertainment, Virginia Highland is in high demand as a tourist attraction and also as a place to call home. With many buyers requesting properties located in the area, Tina Fountain Realtors is pleased to announce our recent sell of 860 Barnett Street located in the heart of Virginia Highland.

If you would like more information on Virginia Highland real estate please visit tinafountain.com or call 404-842-1555

12th and Midtown - Atlanta's Latest Development

Atlanta recently welcomed the multi development 12th and Midtown. With retail/shopping, restaurants, offices, a 5 star hotel, and luxury residences, 12th and Midtown has become a hit in the city. 1010 Midtown is the residential portion of the development with prices currently ranging in the low 300's to well over $1 Million. A variety of spacious floor plans offer breathtaking views of Midtown and Peachtree street with granite countertops and hardwood floors in each unit. With Prada, Jeffrey New York, STK, and CB2 wanting to be a part of the excitement, bloggers and journalists have been calling 12th and Midtown the "Rodeo Drive of the south."

If you are interested in residences or office space at 12th and Midtown or any other Atlanta Luxury Condos, please visit tinafountain.com for more information.

Tina Fountain Realtors is a real estate firm specializing in Atlanta real estate and surrounding areas.

Home Prices Rise For the 5th Straight Month!

That's right; despite the "down" economy, home prices have been on the rise for the 5th straight month according to a recent article posted on MSNBC. The article also says that this study was higher than what economists had predicted leading many to think that this is the first sign of a positive turnaround for the American economy. While this news is wonderful for sellers who are trying to get the most for their homes on the market, buyers might be a little discouraged when trying to find a great deal. Fortunately for buyers, short sales and foreclosures are still on the rise in the Atlanta and metro area. Atlanta short sales and Atlanta foreclosures have been in high demand due to the low prices and high quality. These statistics show that there is becoming a stable balance for sellers and buyers in this market.

If you would like more information on Atlanta real estate, please visit tinafountain.com or call us at 404-842-1555

Athletes Choose Atlanta to Call Home!

More and more athletes are buying houses in Atlanta and surrounding areas. On Monday, the Atlanta Journal Constitution published an article about how Atlanta is a favored spot for Athletes. Many NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB players are living in Atlanta for at least a majority of the year. Most of the athletes quoted in the article express their liking of the variety that Atlanta has to offer. For example, Dorsey Levens is quoted saying that Atlanta "is the best of both worlds." He is not the only one who feels this way... Atlanta has not only been called home for many athletes but also an off season hot spot. The night life, award winning schools, and the perfect size of the city all contribute to this. Cobb County, Alpharetta, and Jonesboro are a few of the main places that athletes are living. Compared to California, New Jersey, New York, and even Miami, Atlanta real estate offers buyers more for their money.

This is just one more example of why Atlanta is such a wonderful and unique place to live. Buyers relocating to Atlanta are catching onto the charm and wanting to call Atlanta home too!

If you are interested in Atlanta real estate, please visit www.tinafountain.com/ or call us at 404-842-1555

Featured Subdivision - Tuxedo Park

Tina Fountain Realtors is featuring the subdivision Tuxedo Park located in Buckhead just north of Atlanta. Tuxedo Park was established over 50 years ago and has evolved into one of Atlanta's most sought after communities. The land has historic background dating back to the civil war. Tour buses can be seen on a daily basis driving through the community admiring the lush landscaping, diverse architecture, and the rich history. With it's close proximity to downtown Atlanta, Tuxedo Park has convenience to shopping, dining, entertainment, and office buildings. Tuxedo Park real estate is also in high demand due to it's award winning school district which includes Jackson Elementary School, Sutton Middle School, and Northside High School.

If you are interested in further information on Tuxedo Park real estate or any other Atlanta luxury real estate, please visit our website at www.tinafountain.com/ or call us at 404-842-1555

Never Underestimate the Impact of a Clean Home When Selling

A clean home, simply put, gives buyers the immediate impression that you take pride in homeownership. And that first impression is often the one that will sell your Atlanta home. Although your fireplace, swimming pool and master suite will help sell your home, it is often the smallest details that sellers overlook – yet buyers do not - when selling their home. Your clean Atlanta home speaks volumes about yourself as the seller and about the condition of your home. A buyer will likely equate your clean home to how well you care for your home, and that can mean a lot when it comes time to sell your home.

So, what should you be focusing on when it comes time to sell your Atlanta home?

The FloorA home's flooring is often ignored when it comes time for cleaning, yet often makes a big difference in a buyer's overall impression of a home. First things first: either rent a good carpet steam cleaner or pay a carpet cleaning company to thoroughly clean your carpets. Stained carpets are the easiest way to turn buyers off! Next, tackle the grout lines on your ceramic tile floors, and replace the grout if it is too dirty to clean. If your linoleum is sporting ground-in dirt, it may be time to replace it, as well. Your hardwood floors should be in immaculate condition. Gleaming hardwood floors are a huge selling point; scuffed, worn and damaged ones are not.

The Walls
Dirty, damaged walls might as well have large bulls-eyes drawn on them, as they are often immediately noticed the moment buyers walk into the room. Scrub down all your walls to remove stains, smudges or dirt marks. If the walls are too dirty, paint them! A can of paint and an afternoon of hard work will surely pay off in the long run.

The Windows
A buyer should marvel at your sprawling backyard when they look out the window, not dirt and grime. Now would be an excellent time to either clean the windows yourself – inside and out – or hire a window cleaning company to do it for you. Windows, including the window sills and runners, should be given immediate attention before listing your home for sale.

Kitchen Appliances
Your kitchen appliances, particularly if they are staying with the home, should be sparkling clean. Both the outside surface of the appliances, as well as the inside (yes, that means scrubbing out the oven and tackling the mess in the refrigerator) should be thoroughly cleaned.

The BathroomIt is a fact that home buyers will check every square inch of your Atlanta home, including the bathtub! Be prepared by scrubbing your bathroom from top to bottom in anticipation of a showing or open house.

Cleanliness is only one of the first steps that contributes to selling a home. Tina Fountain Realtors creates a customized strategy to sell each individual home. If you are interested in selling your metro Atlanta home, please visit www.tinafountain.com/ for more information.

Atlanta - One of America's Best Cities to Live In!

According to a recent article by Forbes Magazine, Atlanta, Georgia is one of the best cities in the country to buy a home. There are many different contributing factors which have led us to be on such a prestigious rating. We definitely have a lot of activities and attractions. Just a few years ago, the world's biggest aquarium opened up which has brought in many tourists to boost the Atlanta Real Estate market. In 2008, Forbes rated Atlanta #6 on their list of Best Places for Businesses. Despite the down economy, Atlanta has a booming job market in a variety of fields, that has also helped the Atlanta Commercial Real Estate market. Atlanta is also a perfect place to raise a family. The public and private schools are top notch with awards and high test scores. Anyone could see why Atlanta has been ranked so high on Forbes list as one of the best cities in America to buy a home.

If you would like more information on buying a home in Atlanta, please visit www.tinafountain.com/ or call us at 404.842.1555