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New Luxury Apartments Coming to Midtown Atlanta
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There will be a new addition to the city skyline soon enough. Daniel Corp. and Selig Enterprises Inc. are planning Midtown’s first high-rise multifamily project in nearly ten years.
The development, called “77 12th Street,” is to be a 22-story apartment tower located at 12th Street and Crescent Avenue. This tower is being designed by local Atlanta architects Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio LLC.
Upon completion, the new tower of high rise homes will be located across from Ri Ra, an Irish pub in the Midtown area.
In a recent interview with Atlanta Business Chronicle, Steve Selig, the president of Selig Entreprises, has dubbed the Midtown area the perfect place for such an apartment project due to its location in the heart of Atlanta, traffic grid, park, arts and educational opportunities.
In terms of Atlanta real estate, the midtown area has not seen development of a substantial new tower since the 2002 Metropolis project built by Wood Partners LLC and Novare Group Inc. Daniel Corp. and Selig Enterprises Inc. actually pushed this project to the top of its priority list after deciding to hold off on a project that would have created a new tower of offices in the Atlanta area. Read More→
Molly Fletcher Will Show You The Money at AAA’s July Dinner
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Come to the Atlanta Apartment Association’s July dinner meeting and meet the real life, female Jerry Maguire, Molly Fletcher. That’s right! The longtime sports agent of Braves legend John Smoltz and hundreds of other sports stars will be the keynote speaker at dinner meeting on Thursday, July 28 at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
If we didn’t already “have you at hello,” consider this:
Over her career, Fletcher has worked with hundreds of other NCAA basketball and football coaches, PGA and LPGA golfers, NBA coaches and many more Major League Baseball greats. She has also helped media personalities including Ernie Johnson, Jr., Joe Theisman, Roger Staubach and others.
Fletcher’s 2008 book, “Your Dream Job Game Plan – Five Tools for Becoming Your Own Career Agent,” is a strategic guide to build and maintain relationships necessary in the business world. Fletcher will release her second book, “The Business of The Best,” this coming fall. The book will figuratively “show you the money” as Fletcher shares her secrets to maximizing human capital after working with the giants of the athletics world. Read More→
Memorial Day Celebrations Near Rockledge
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How do you plan on spending your Memorial Day? Whether you’re looking to kick back and relax, splash around in the pool, play or just grill out, the Marietta apartments at Rockledge are the perfect place to celebrate.
Located on the Chattahoochee River, Rockledge residents have direct access to hop in a tube and float along for a relaxing, lazy day. Or, for a more structured day of fun, check out Shoot the Hooch for raft, canoe, kayak and tube rentals as well as shuttle services.
If you’re not interested in going far from you home for Memorial Day, there are still plenty of things to do at Rockledge. Hang out by the pool and catch some rays, or challenge your friends to a game of sand volleyball or tennis. When you’re ready to cook your hamburgers and hotdogs, head over to the outdoor gas grills for your cookout: Whatever you want to do to celebrate, Rockledge has you covered.
For more information about Rockledge, visit the website or call 770-955-2513.
Atlanta is a Paradise for Renters
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There’s good news for those looking to rent a home or apartment in Atlanta! Due to many factors playing in over the past few years, Atlanta is now a haven for those looking to rent a home. In fact, 2010 saw nearly 67,000 properties available to rent in the Atlanta real estate market. In a recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution article, “Renters Now Rule in Metro Atlanta,” the recent influx of rental homes, apartments and properties into the local real estate market and benefits for those in the market are explained.
Since 2000, Atlanta has experienced a rapid period of growth, quickly building new houses and apartments. However, when the recession hit, the market was turned upside down leaving many to pick another strategy of homeownership.
People were forced out of their homes due to a decrease in income, unemployment and foreclosure. With jobs disappearing, people looking to invest in or upgrade to a new home .. away from the market, and owners were suddenly unable to afford even their current homes. All in all, apartments and properties available for rent opened up. Read More→
Romantic Films at Rockledge
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Just because Valentine’s Day has come and gone doesn’t mean that you have to stop being romantic with your special someone. To help keep the Valentine’s Day momentum going, Rockledge, the premier Marietta apartments located on the Chattahoochee River, is offering romantic film showings throughout February in its 80-seat movie theater.
Whether you want a romantic date night or something for the whole family, Rockledge has you covered. Remaining films include Slumdog Millionaire on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., Enchanted on Feb. 26 at noon and the Georgia Spanish Film Group’s presentation of Elsa and Fred on Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.
All tickets are complimentary. However, seating is limited. You can pick up your movie tickets at the community’s clubhouse. Read More→
Not Enough Homes To Go Around
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Many people enjoy the freedom of renting: You don’t have to deal with home improvements or come up with extra cash when something breaks. You can even pick up and leave as jobs come and go or as the mood strikes. Now, with the creation of new jobs in a slowly recovering economy, there is an increase demand by new renters wanting to take on the joys of apartment living. However, the lack of credit needed to finance new apartment developments is causing some rents to increase and may lead to a shortage in the near future.
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) chief economist, David Crowe, we will likely see the construction of 133,000 new apartments across the U.S. in 2011. However, to keep the demand in balance there needs to be between 250,000 and 300,000 units constructed.
This pressure is felt across all types of multi-family housing. Even affordable rental housing, the kind that is primarily driven by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, is feeling the strain. According to Robert Greer, president of Michaels Development Company, the affordable housing market is rebounding. However, the depth of the current recession means that there are more people needing this type of assistance than there are apartments. Read More→
Thinking of Buying a Home? Dispute Your Credit Report!
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Getting a free copy of your credit report and disputing anything unusual on it could be the best step you take in applying for a mortgage on your dream Atlanta real estate. Sometimes it is best to fix it first before your lender discovers it. Luckily for those new to home shopping, the experts at the Equifax Personal Finance Blog have some words of advice.
In the Equifax article, “How to Find and Dispute Credit Report Errors,” the experts reinforce the basics. And it all starts with a copy of your credit report. If you’re turned down for a loan for new home, can’t get your credit limit increased or even if you’re denied insurance, you can – and should – get a free copy of your credit report within 60 days. You may also request a free copy if you’ve placed a Read More→
Annual AAA S.T.A.R. Awards Just Around the Corner
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Did you “Shine To Achieve Recognition” this year or want to help recognize someone who did? If you want to participate in an exciting awards ceremony and haven’t already signed up for the Annual AAA S.T.A.R. Awards sponsored by NRI Construction, time is running out.
The registration for the AAA S.T.A.R. Awards dinner meeting that will take place on Nov. 18 at the Cobb Galleria Centre ends today.
This year’s event will include AAA’s 2010 president, John Inman, as the MC of the evening, recognition of the top participating companies in the AAA Food-A-Thon as well as the overall success of the event, the 2010 Industry Achievement “STAR” Awards, Read More→
Music, Love and Zombies at Rockledge
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Do you love musicals? Are you a fan of romantic comedies? Do you enjoy a good horror flick? Whether you answered yes to one or all three questions, you won’t want to miss the showing of the musical comedy, Zombie Love, at Rockledge Marietta apartment’s luxury 80-seat movie theater on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.
Zombie Love tells the story of 200-year-old zombie, Dante, who falls in love with a mortal girl named Claudia after saving her from an attack from grave robbers. Dante vows to change his zombie ways to win Claudia’s love. However, Claudia is already in love with the zombie who saved her life.
Zombie Love is presented through Rockledge’s partnership with Dragon*Con Independent Film Festival. A representative from Dragon*Con will be present at the showing to introduce the film and answer questions at the end of the movie. Admission is free, but reservations are required. For more information about Zombie Love or to reserve your seats, visit Rockledge’s Read More→
Atlanta Apartment Giant is Getting Back into the Game
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Atlanta’s apartment royalty, John Williams, is launching a new company that will buy apartment communities around the country. Williams made his mark in the 1970s and 1980s when he founded and built Post Properties Inc. He then left the company in 2003.
Williams’ new venture, Preferred Apartment Communities Inc., is actively looking to raise $75 million in public offering and to have its stock listed on the NYSE Amex exchange.
Preferred Apartment Communities’ target markets will include metro areas around the country with populations of 1 million residents or more. Within these communities the company will buy properties from owners with debt and no way to refinance. The company is not expected to invest in unimproved property, develop new construction or acquire new construction.
Preferred Apartment Communities already has an Atlanta property under Read More→