Real Estate Market Update

Things are looking up in parts of Metro Atlanta’s real estate.  Whether you are selling or buying, you maybe  curious as to how things are selling in Metro Atlanta’s Sandy Springs area for different reasons of course.  As a buyer, you are interested in what type of deals you can buy while as a seller, you are hoping to see a turn around in the market so you can sell your home without taking too much of a loss.  Fortunately, I have good news for both.

How to Finance Your Small Business

The Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce will present a breakfast program Monday, October 18th aimed at helping its small business members gain knowledge about what financial programs exist that can help their business.

Get Discounts At Your Favorite Restaurants

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.  Food 101.  Wildfire.  Even The Flying Biscuit.  What is going on at some of your favorite restaurants?  Well, this upcoming week (September 26 - October 2, 2010) is Restaurant Week!  Taking place in Metro Atlanta’s Sandy Springs/Perimeter/Dunwoody Area, some of Atlanta’s best restaurants are offering 2 and/or 3 course meals at discounted prices. 

Places To Love: SERRANO CONDOMINIUMS

After much anticipation, Metro Atlanta’s Serrano condos have finally made their grand opening debut.  Deemed as Sandy Springs’ Mediterranean-inspired homes, the Serrano offers condo lovers 13 exquisite floorplans, gated, covered parking with private resident floor access, and amenities galore all at a discounted price.  Conveniently located in the heart of Sandy Springs, GA off Abernathy Rd. 1 block west of GA 400, the Serrano offers you convenience and quick access to Perimeter Mall, Buckhead, Downtown Atlanta, Alpharetta, I-285, GA 400, and I-75, which is a must in Atlanta’s heavy traffic.  (The key in Atlanta’s traffic is to learn the back roads, which from the Serrano you can get downtown, north, east or west without getting on a freeway - having been in Atlanta’s traffic, you know this is a miracle!)

Metro Atlanta’s Top Scoring High Schools

Whether you are looking to relocate to the Metro Atlanta area or if you already live here but are in search for the best public school districts, here are the latest findings.  Despite the state of Georgia’s average SAT score for public, private and home schooling landing in the bottom of all the states (48th out of 50 states and the District of Columbia) with a total average of 1453, there are still Metro Atlanta public schools that exceed the state’s average and maybe a good choice for your high school-aged children.

Events to Love: September Events in Sandy Springs

Mark your calendar now for the 2010 Sandy Springs Festival scheduled for Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26. Visit www.sandyspringsfestival.com for more information.   That same day, the Sandy Springs Tennis Association will hold the Sandy Springs Tennis Festival on Saturday, September 25 from 2-10 p.m. at the Sandy Springs Tennis Center located at 500 Abernathy Road. Registrations forms are available online at www.sandyspringstennis.org/forms. Proceeds from the event will support SSTA’s youth tennis programs.

FREE Events to Love: SANDY SPRINGS’ MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT

Leadership Sandy Springs presents MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT, which is a family-oriented outdoor movie series serving the Sandy Springs community. The movies are freeand take place in the heart of Sandy Springs on the terraced lawn of Sandy Springs United Methodist Church’s Hitson Activity Center.

Places To Love: THE VIEW AT CHASTAIN

Looking for a luxury high-rise community in Metro Atlanta with discounted prices just minutes from all the shops and restaurants of Buckhead?  Then The View at Chastain is a must see. 

Family Fun at Sandy Springs’ Newest Attraction

The City of Sandy Springs will hold a ribbon cutting along with the City’s Fifth Anniversary Celebration at its newest park: Morgan Falls Overlook Park. The event will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2010, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the park—200 Morgan Falls Road. Parking is at North Springs United Methodist Church, on the corner of Roswell Road and Morgan Falls Road. A shuttle will be provided. There will be no on-site parking.

Places to Love: City Walk Heights

It you have been looking for a great deal in the Metro Atlanta real estate market, you will find one at Sandy Springs’ City Walk Heights townhomes.  Situated conveniently behind Sandy Springs’ City Walk Shopping Complex and a across from Heritage Green, City Walk Heights features townhomes that have high-end finishes for a fraction of the cost.  These brick, 3-story townhouses have gated parking, an outdoor waterfall/park area, and are in walking distance to all of the shops on Roswell Rd., Hammond Dr., and Johnson Ferry Rd.

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