Sally English Atlanta Real Estate: Georgia: Atlanta

Lovely home with lots of upgrades.  Very comfortabl appointed!

3919 Kendall Cove Atlanta GA 30340

¨ 3 BRs. 2.5 Baths. Volume ceilings and flexible floor plan

¨ Southwinds Subdivision.  Atlanta Georgia 30340.

¨ Delightful open interior bathed with natural light during the day.

¨ Custom built plantation shutters on all windows ($10,000 cost)

¨ Substantial upgrades contracted with Centex while being built make this home stand out compared to others in the subdivision.

¨ Well maintained. Irrigation system. Security system. Energy efficient windows. New premium Horizon roof 12/2011. 3 sides brick with Hardiplank concrete siding on back wall.

¨ Hardwood floors throughout main level. Builder upgrade item.

¨ ENTRANCE FOYER features hardwood floors and views of LR, DR, family room

¨ LIVING ROOM/HOME OFFICE off front foyer features elegant wood moldings, hardwood floor and bay window.  2 cased openings to foyer.  Flexible use.

¨ DINING ROOM also features elegant hardwood floor, paneling below chair rail, chandelier. Lovely place to entertain. Butlers pass through to kitchen. Triple window. 

¨ Foyer opens up in center of home.  POWDER BATH off foyer has a fluted pedestal sink.  STAIRCASE to second floor has oak treads.   Wonderful window on staircase landing allows natural light to bath most main floor rooms during daytime.  Staircase open to family room. Look for hidden closet!

¨ LARGE FAMILY ROOM features a volume ceiling, fireplace with custom marble surround and premium gas logs.  Hardwood floor. Ceiling fan. 2 windows.

¨ SPACIOUS KITCHEN has custom raised panel cabinets (white), Ceramic tile countertops and back splash (builder upgrade), hardwood floors, white porcelain sink. Open to breakfast room and family room. Pantry. PREMIUM APPLIANCES: Frigidaire dishwasher (white), Whirlpool gas range (white), Whirlpool

microwave/ventahood combo (white).

¨ BREAKFAST ROOM open to kitchen and family room has a large bay window  with French door to deck.

¨ DECK was recently sealed and stays shaded and comfortable throughout the day.

¨ 2nd FLOOR: 3 BRs, 2 full baths.

¨ SPACIOUS MASTER BEDROOM has neutral carpet, tray ceiling, large double window.

¨ SPA MASTER BATH: garden tub, art glass window, walk in shower with cultured marble walls and glass door. Double vanity cabinet with cultured marble top/sinks and kneehole desk. Ceramic tile floor (builder upgrade). Massive walk-in closet. Great light for plants.

¨ BEDROOMS # 2 & 3 have neutral carpet and double door closets. 

¨ HALL BATH also features ceramic tile floor upgrade, double white vanity cabinet and sinks in dressing area. Tub-shower combination in wet area.  Large LAUNDRY ROOM with vinyl floor.

¨ Double GARAGE with electric opener and remote control.

¨ Access to FLOORED ATTIC STORAGE over garage and over second floor.

¨ Multiple cable TV - phone jacks. Remote control fans in 3 BRs, FamRm.

¨ Home Owners Association fee approximately $300 per year.

¨ Convenient commute downtown, to Emory and CDC.

¨ Evansdale ES

¨ Henderson MS

¨ Lakeside HS

 

There has been lots of activity in the Atlanta market in the past couple of weeks.  Buyers are out looking at houses.Tires are being kicked and they are looking under the hood.  How much of this increased activity results in sales remains to be seen.  But for certain the activity has stepped up.

If you are a seller sitting on the sidelines and you NEED to make a move, then jump up off the bench and get in the game.  The spring market is where things are going to be happening and you can't expect to be a player if you don't put yourself in the game.  

The time is NOW to start the listing process.  Call me for specific advice tailored to your situation.  Some things to think about

1. Call your lender now if you think you will need to do a short sale - ie you owe more than your home is worth.  I can help.  Call me at 770-939-3174 for more advice.

2. Spruce up the yard.  Haul away dead leaves and limbs.  Trim the shrubbery.  Put out some pine straw.  I can send my landscaping fanatic husband Tim over to your house if you need specific advice.  Need a contractor - we can make some excellent referrals.

3. Need to make a repair, paint a room, paint the front door....I can give you several affordable options.  Contractors need work NOW and the prices are right.

4. Staging helps your home show like it was in a magazine.  Call me for staging options.

5. Need a price estimate? - I am your "go to" source for price estimates on Atlanta Georgia homes.  And my services are free!

Call me at 770-939-3174 if you are thinking about putting your Atlanta Georgia home on the market this spring.

 

 

The Atlanta Journal and Constitution is reporting Atlanta housing has dropped to new lows "Home prices in metro Atlanta tumbled 5 percent in October following a 5.9 percent monthly decline in September, according to the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, a nationally respected barometer of the housing market." The article goes on to mention Cleveland, Detroit and Las Vegas as other comparable markets. This is not good company to be associated with as the other markets have been slow to escape the housing bubble and foreclosure tidal wave. The housing market downturn has been the result of a lack of confidence by the consumer. But the AJC also cites other issues "Tighter lending practices and wild swings in appraisals caused by the prevalence of distressed sales have also hampered non-distressed sales, further curbing prices." Investors are having a heyday snapping up properties at rock bottom prices. Individual home buyers are also starting to look and see VALUE where they had formerly only seen UNCERTAINTY. Call me when you are ready to take the leap into the Atlanta housing market.

The week between Christmas and New Years Day is a time of vacation and relaxation for many people in Atlanta Georgia.  But that is precisely why The English Team remains in full work mode all week.  We have people

1. requesting to see homes we have listed on the Internet, 
2. potential seller clients who want to get a jump on 2012 and have a free market valuation and 
3. closings of homes we sold during December.

Our Internet sites have some amazing tools that allow home buyers (and tire kickers) to search Atlanta Georgia house listings from the comfort of their easy chair.  And many folks are doing just that.  See of one of these home searches is of interest to you

• Search ALL Atlanta Geogia homes on the FMLS
• Search all Metro Atlanta Homes on MLS By Zip Code
• Search all Metro Atlanta Homes on MLS by Elementary School District
• Search all Metro Atlanta Homes on MLS by High School District
• Search Atlanta Foreclosures on FMLS
• Search Atlanta Homes on MLS COnvenient to EMory University and CDC

 Sometimes the obstacles to buying a home are literally at the curb.  This lovely home on Castlehill Court on Winding Woods subdivision had a lot to offer but the driveway was breaking up and crumbling because of tree roots. My sellers took action this week to make the home more accessible.

1. The offending trees were cut.  This alleviated the problem of tree roots again pushing up the concrete drive and walk.  An unexpected benefit was the opening up of the front of the house.  The house now looks much more open and inviting from the curb.

2. The old driveway and sidewalk were torn out and a new driveway and sidewalk re-poured to replace them.  An added bonus was the re-grading of the driveway made access in and out easier.

And to top it all off, the sellers left the price in place.  At 204,900, this is an attractive home for buyers to consider.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newer home at 3154 Evelyn Street in Briarlake ES district. 4 or 5 BRs, Hardwood Floors, Updated Kitchen.  $339,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¨ 4 BRs 3 Baths. Potential main floor BR (LR-study conversion).

¨ Planters Walk Subdivision.  Tucker Georgia 30084.

¨ Nine foot ceilings on first floor. Energy efficient windows.

¨ 3 Sides brick. Updated kitchen. 2 inch blinds throughout.

¨ Laminate hardwood floors in foyer, LR-Study, DR, breakfast room, kitchen, family room.

¨ ENTRANCE FOYER features hardwood floors, transom window over front door, chandelier, vertical architectural window over front door.

¨ LIVING ROOM OR STUDY: hardwood floors, cased openings to foyer and to powder bath hall. Bay window with transoms. Closet with built in bookshelves. Easy conversion to a main floor bedroom #5) by enclosing cased openings.

¨ MAIN FLOOR FULL BATH has a ceramic tile floor, tub-shower combination, white vanity sink with simulated marble top and sink.

¨ FORMAL DINING ROOM features hardwood floors, triple window, chandelier and massive cased opening to hall.

¨ UPDATED KITCHEN features custom raised panel maple cabinets with light stain finish, solid surface countertops, white porcelain double sink with gooseneck faucet. White ceramic tile backsplash. Lots of recessed lighting. Pantry. 

¨ LG PREMIUM STAINLESS STEEL FINISH APPLIANCES: Gas range with 5 burner top and “simmer” burner.Microwave-ventahood combination. Dishwasher.

¨ BREAKFAST ROOM open to kitchen has a large bay window. Hardwood floors. Door to DR. French door to patio.

¨ FAMILY  ROOM features a fireplace with gas logs, black marble surround and white custom mantle. Double window plus single window. Double French doors to patio. Staircase to 2nd floor.

¨ 2nd FLOOR: 3 BRs, full bath. New carpet in all bedrooms.

¨ MASTER BEDROOM has a tray ceiling with deep vault. 3 windows overlooking back yard. Two walk-in closets.

¨ MASSIVE MASTER BATH features a jetted corner tub with glass block wall above, walk-in shower with ceramic tile walls and clear glass door. White ceramic tile floor. Two vanities with simulated marble tops and vanity sinks. Kneehole makeup desk in lower vanity.

¨ BEDROOMS # 2, 3 have new carpet, good closets, ceiling fans-lights. BR 3 has door to Jack and Jill Bath.

¨ HALL BATH works like a Jack and Jill bath with two vanity areas (carpet) and a wet area in-between (ceramic tile floor). Vanity area #1 opens to hall. Double vanity cabinet and sinks. Wet area has a tub-shower combination. Vanity area #2 has a single vanity cabinet-sink and door to BR#3.

¨ BEDROOM # 4  has a large vaulted ceiling and double windows topped by a large architectural radius window. Access to attic storage from 2 walk-in closets. Would be a great play room or media room.

¨ Convenient to Emory University, CDC, Mercer University, VA, downtown

¨ Walk to shopping and services at Briarcliff Village, Northlake Festival and Northlake

¨ BriarlakeES

¨ Henderson MS

¨ Lakeside HS

 

Nice brick ranch is an easy commute to Emory University and CDC. Great neigborhood and great schools.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¨ 3 BRs. 2.5 Baths.  Basement partially finished.

¨ Shenandoah Valley Subdivision.  Atlanta Georgia 30345.

¨ Brick ranch with Rec room and half bath on terrace level.

¨ Refinished hardwood floors in LR, DR, Family room and all BRs.

¨ Delightful screen porch & newer deck overlook private back yard.

¨ FORMAL LIVING AND DINING ROOMS off marble floor entrance foyer. Refinished hardwood floors, 3 large windows, wood blinds (2 inch), crown and base molding.  Chandelier in dining area. Door to kitchen. Spacious and flexible space for your entertaining.

¨ KITCHEN has white custom cabinets with laminate countertop and oak edging. White ceramic tile backsplash.  White porcelain double bowl sink with gooseneck faucet.  Window over sink. Faux tile vinyl floor.  

¨ PREMIUM APPLIANCES: GE electric cooktop & Broan ventahood (white). GE oven (white). Amana stainless steel dishwasher

¨ Generously sized BREAKFAST ROOM open to kitchen has a double window overlooking back yard, chandelier, vinyl floor, wood paneling below chair rail and doors to garage and laundry room. 

¨ OVERSIZE LAUNDRY ROOM has a door to the deck, washer and dryer connections, built in shelving and vinyl floor.

¨ LARGE FAMILY ROOM features a masonry fireplace with floor to ceiling exposed brick. Gas log lighter. Raised brick hearth. Pegged wood floors. Double French doors open to screen porch / deck. Double door to kitchen.  Ceiling fan and light.  Judges paneling below chair rail.

¨ SCREEN PORCH has 3 walls of screen windows. Ceiling fan and light.  Room for a dining table and seating group.  Door to deck.

¨ DECK overlooks private back yard.  Steps down to back yard.  

¨ SPACIOUS MASTER BEDROOM has hardwood floors, Double window plus single window. Ceiling fan and light. 2 closets. Door to bath.

¨ MASTER BATH features a vanity and wet area separated by doors. Vanity area also opens to hall. Vanity area has a pedestal sink and ceramic tile floor. Wet area has a vanity sink, tub-shower combination and ceramic tile walls and floor.

¨ BEDROOMS # 2 & 3 have hardwood floors and good closets and are separated by a JACK AND JILL BATH. Bath features a ceramic tile floor, tub-shower combo and vanity cabinet with simulated marble countertop and sink. 

¨ TERRACE LEVEL: Rec Room, Half Bath, Unfinished storage areas.

¨ MASSIVE REC ROOM has a wet bar, full size masonry fireplace, wall of cabinets and bookcases.  Room for seating areas, pool table, game tables and much more.

¨ Convenient commute to Emory/CDC. 

¨ Henderson Mill ES

¨ Henderson MS

¨ Lakeside HS

 

You can sell your Atlanta Georgia Home in 2012!

Take these 10 quick steps to get your home ready to sell in 2012.  

1. De-clutter: closets, garage, attic.  Throw away the trash, donate to Goodwill (tax break) or give away exra stuff o family and fiends.

2. Lawn Care: It is time to bag up the leaves, cut back the shrubbery (especially around windows and doors) and freshen up you lawn.  Give fescue lawns a sho of fertilizer.

3. Clean the gutters and roof.  A definite turn off for buyers.

4. Paint outside.  At a minimum paint your front door.  Keep going if you need to freshen up your look.  Call me if you need a reference for an Atlanta Georgia painter.

5. Refinish hardwood floors.  I know this sounds HUGE but it is not.  I have a contractor who can make this process almost painless.  Your floors will look like they are in a magazine show case after he finishes.  COst: $800 to $1800 for most homes.  And if your hardwood floors are under carpet, pull up the carpet!

6. Replace worn carpet with a neutral builders grade carpet.  Prices are amazingly affordable.  Call me for contractor phone numbers.  Same for vinyl

7. Ceramic tile: needs to be deep cleaned.  If you can't do it yourself call me for some options.  These guys use chemicals that take away all the nasty buildup.  Tile looks amazing when they finish.

8. Light fixtures: Update a few strategic light fixtures and ceiling fans.  Home Depot and Lowes have them on sale this time of year.  I have an electrician who can hang them at an affordable price.

9. Toilets: You are going to have to replace DeKalb County toilets anyway to comply with the water code.  Why not get some marketing bang for your buck.

10. Interior paint: this is a biggie.  Your paint will have to look sharp because all the foreclosures have fresh paint.  You have got to compete.  And while you are at it, remove out-dated wallpaper.  It is a great time to paint because most people do not want to have work done during the holidays.

Oh, and number 11, call a professional and experienced real estate agent to help you start assessing the value of your home.  Did I mention I am a good resource for that!

Good luck!

 

 

Updated and ready to move in split level 5 BR home on a cul-de-sac lot.  Conveniently located in Northlake with an easy commute to Emory-CDC-VA and Intown destinations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¨ 5 BRs. 2 Baths.   UPDATED kitchen and baths!  Cul-de-sac lot.

¨ Galilee Acres subdivision.  Tucker Georgia 30084

¨ REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS in LR,DR and  3 up BRS.

¨ NEW CARPET in family room. Also lower level including BRs & hall.

¨ NEW raised panel doors/hardware. New vinyl floor. New light fixtures.

¨ FORMAL LIVING ROOM has refinished oak floors. Double window, Front door with sidelight.  French door to back hall and breakfast room. Stairs to UPPER LEVEL. Open to DR.

¨ FORMAL DINING ROOM features lovely refinished hardwood floors. Window. New nickel chandelier. French door to kitchen. Room to seat largest holiday gatherings.

¨ UPDATED KITCHEN features new granite countertops with tumbled marble backsplash (diamond pattern inset). Stainless steel under-counter sink with new gooseneck faucet (brushed nickel finish). Window above sink.  Painted cabinets with new brushed nickel knobs/pulls. New European style light fixture. New vinyl floor. Open to breakfast room.

¨ NEW PREMIUM APPLIANCES: Frigidaire solid surface cooktop with white finish. Whirlpool ventahood in white finish. Frigidaire self cleaning oven (white finish).

¨ SPACIOUS BREAKFAST ROOM open to kitchen. Window. New vinyl floor.  Steps to LOWER LEVEL.

¨ FAMILY ROOM has a masonry fireplace with wall of exposed brick. Custom wood mantle. Glass fireplace doors. Built in bookcases on both sides of fireplace.  New carpet. French doors to sun room.  Door to carport. Painted wood paneling on walls.  Crown and base molding.

¨ SUN ROOM has 3 walls of windows overlooking large fenced back yard. Concrete floor. Ceiling fan and light.

¨ SPLIT FLOOR PLAN with 3 BRs and 1 bath UP.  2 BRs, bath and laundry room DOWN.  Down BRs can be used as Rec Room /Home Office.

¨ MASTER BEDROOM has hardwood floors, 2 windows, double door closet. Door to bath.

¨ BATH ROOM (UP) features a new granite countertop with ceramic bowl sink. New brushed nickel faucet.  White vanity cabinet with kneehole makeup desk. Tub-shower combination with Glacier Bay hand held sprayer. Door to master BR.  Linen closet.

¨ BEDROOM #2 & 3 (UP) have hardwood floors, good closets.

¨ LAUNDRY ROOM (DOWN) has washer and dryer connections. Electric panel board. Door to back yard. Storage cabinets.

¨ BEDROOM #4 (DOWN)/HOME OFFICE has 3 closets. Built in storage drawers. Window. New carpet.

¨ BEDROOM #5 (DOWN) easily doubles as a REC ROOM. Lots of space. 4 windows. 2 large storage closets.

¨ BATHROOM (DOWN) features a walk in shower with ceramic tile floor and walls. New white vanity cabinet and vanity sink.  New shower head. Window. Linen closet in hall.

¨ FENCED BACK YARD with large level grassed lawn, mature oak trees.

¨ Great shopping and restaurants nearby in both Northlake and Tucker.

¨ Easy commute to Emory University and The CDC.

¨ Brockett ES

¨ Tucker Middle School

¨ Tucker HS

 

Every year I sit down and write a Christmas letter to enclose in the Christmas card I send out to friends, family and past clients.  In the letter we mention some of the years activities and include an update about our three daughters.  At the end of the letter I usually tag on some encouragement for the New Year.

My husband and I have reached our mid 50's and should be looking backward at a string of past accomplishments and forward at a secure and peaceful retirement.  Both of us enjoy working so we were never canidates to retire at 55. But the thought of retiring at 65 had crossed our minds.  Instead we are looking a a future where we may never retire in the traditional way.  Because of changes in the real estate market, the two of us anticipate working our way through retirement.

My oh my how things have changed from a decade ago.  Our future was so bright "we had to wear shades" to envision it. Now we are embracing a future where we will be working far past the horizon we had anticipated.

Many of my clients now face uncertain financial futures.  I am working with sellers who see there entire financial future "wrecked" by a fickle real estate market.  Clients who should be looking forward to years of peaceful retirement will now, like me, be working their way through those golden years.  In Home Depot I was served by a gentleman who was many years my senior.  It was both a surprise and a glimpse of a future for my generation.

Ecclesiastes 3

 1 There is a time for everything,

   and a season for every activity under the heavens:

 2 a time to be born and a time to die,

   a time to plant and a time to uproot,

 3 a time to kill and a time to heal,

   a time to tear down and a time to build,

 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,

   a time to mourn and a time to dance,

 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,

   a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,

 6 a time to search and a time to give up,

   a time to keep and a time to throw away,

 7 a time to tear and a time to mend,

   a time to be silent and a time to speak,

 8 a time to love and a time to hate,

   a time for war and a time for peace.

 

 9 What do workers gain from their toil? 10 I have seen the burden God has laid on the human race. 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet[a] no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. 12 I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. 13 That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. 14 I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that people will fear him.