For residents of Intown Atlanta, there’s no better place to live – or to spend your money, for that matter. With the restaurants, the shopping and the events, you’re never lacking for a place to pull out the debit card.

The problem is, most Americans (and presumably those who live Intown) have less money to spend these days. According to the Equifax Personal Finance Blog, 55 percent of Americans have experienced a reduction in income. Earning more money may not be an option because of high unemployment rates. So if you want more money to spend on your favorite Intown activities, you’ll probably have to look at cutting back somewhere else.

The Equifax article, “How to Save Money at Home,” offers some good places to start. One idea is to contest your real estate taxes. With property prices (more…)

Looking for a break from your lunch routine? Well, thanks to the Midtown Alliance’s Summer Lunch Box Series, now  you can enjoy a delicious well priced meal along with entertainment. The summer series takes place on Wednesdays through July 28 in the Arts District Plaza at Peachtree and 15th streets right in the heart of Midtown Atlanta’s Midtown Mile. A different restaurant and entertainer will be featured each week.

Ahhh, and if you lived at 1010 Midtown you could walk to the Summer Lunch Box Series to mix and mingle, or just enjoy being outside during the Atlanta summertime. The Midtown Mile continues to be the center of where Midtown Atlanta lives, works and plays. The area of Peachtree Street that stretches from North Avenue to 15th Street is dubbed the Midtown Mile. Not only is it a major thoroughfare, but it is one of intown Atlanta’s most rapidly developing retail and residential developments.

Participating restaurants include Shout, F20, Little Azio, South City Kitchen, Nickiemoto’s, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Spice Market, Opera, Rising Roll, Evos, Livingston/Cafe Mims, Marlow’s Tavern and Gordon Biersch. Little Azio Pizza and Pasta will be serving lunch for $7 on Wednesday, May 19. Lunch choices include Asian chicken salad, Caesar salads, turkey panini or a lo cal hummus wrap.  with entertainment provided by Jay Memory.

Jay Memory is a  founding members of the beloved group Memory Dean. He has a new solo show that is creating quite a buzz and we hope you will come out for the Summer Lunch Box Series and make it one of your fondest memories from the Summer of 2010. For a complete line-up and more details, visit Midtown Atlanta.

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It seems that everywhere we look we see amazing deals on Atlanta Condos and Atlanta Real Estate Forum is showcasing many of these beautiful communities on video thanks to Atlanta’s Best New Homes TV.  If you are looking for a new home and want a fabulous deal, these are great sites to start with. Many condos are offering discounts on units from $25,000 to more than $100,000. Combine that with low FHA financing and the Federal housing tax credit for first time home buyers and it is a win-win all the way around.

Here are some of our favorites:

Castleberry Point

1010 Midtown

Gallery Buckhead

White Provision

Last week I had an amazing time at the 1010 Midtown Cocktail Hour Tweet Up. The event was filled with social media savvy Atlanta professionals who were there to network, tour condos and sample tasty morsels from restaurants close to this Atlanta live, work, play community.

Peachtree epitomizes the sights and sounds of the city and the stretch through midtown is my favorite. I was reminded of this pulling up to the 1010 Midtown building. After checking in with the concierge, I walked to the elevator which transported me to the 21st floor and the luxury of the condos in this building.

The 21st floor of the Atlanta high-rise contains the decorated models, each showcasing a different Atlanta decor store. Several restaurants of the 12th & Midtown development were set up in the models and the aroma of different foods wafted into the hallway. Standing on the balcony of a beautifully decorated condo, noshing on eggplant crostini from Noon and gazing over Peachtree at dusk made me feel on top of the world. (more…)

Sovereign, one of Atlanta’s most luxurious mixed-use towers located in the heart of Buckhead has recently announced that nearly 90% of its commercial real estate has been leased.

Developed by Regent Partners, the Sovereign building includes more than one-half million square feet of Class A office and retail space. Sovereign recently welcomed Buckhead Life Restaurant Group’s Bistro Niko, Asset Preservation Advisers, Crescent Wealth Management and the Law Firm of Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial to the building. The recent additions brought the Buckhead landmark’s total leased space to nearly 90%.

In addition to their commercial successes, Sovereign has also seen growth on its residential side, with the sale of two of the buildings exclusive luxury condos during the third quarter, including one of the Penthouse units.

In an time where the economic trend has been vacant buildings, unsold homes and Buckhead faces a historically high class A office vacancy rates, Sovereign has seen tremendous success. It’s this blogger’s hope that the trend will continue and we will see these levels of success throughout the rest of the metro-Atlanta area.

Finding the perfect dentist is like finding the perfect dress for a cocktail party, both can be very time consuming and often feel like hit or miss experiences. But it’s always worth the time and trouble in the end when you slip on the dress and you know that it is the one.

So if you are one of those people still hunting for the perfect dentist make sure to head over to The Astoira at the Aramore, a mixed-use development with retail, office, and luxury Atlanta condominiums, because that is where Dr. Didier Guillaume, DMD will be opening his practice Astoria Dentistry on November 2.

Dr. Guillaume specializes in complex, high-end restorative cosmetic and implant dentistry. He set up his practice in the Astoria because of all the amenities the space and location had to offer. In addition to the beautiful reception area and the friendly concierge, the relaxing and secluded pool (more…)

October 8th, Sovereign teamed up with Neiman Marcus to present an Evening of Glamour. Sovereign, who has long since been known as Atlanta’s finest luxury high-rise condominium was the perfect showcase for Neiman’s luxurious winter clothing line.

The exclusive cocktail party and fashion show was an invite only event held for Sovereign residents and prospective buyers highlighted the new winter lines currently on display at Neiman Marcus and gave attendees the opportunity to see Sovereign’s newest model home designed by award winning interior designer Barbara Westbrook. (more…)

Atlanta Real Estate Forum, which launched November 2006, is the number one source for Atlanta real estate trends and news…and about to have a birthday!

Winning several awards over the past several years, this blog was created to help everyone – consumers, homebuilders, real estate agents and industry professionals – by providing a forum to share news and content on Atlanta new home communities. Atlanta Real Estate Forum is a benchmark in online marketing for . This Atlanta real estate blog has received numerous awards and continues to keep the real estate industry up-to-date with pertinent news, community openings and the status of the economy.

Located in Chamblee’s Mid City District, The Lofts at 5300 are unlike any other condominium in Atlanta because of their unique zoning. The district is zoned for both residential and commercial use, making it the perfect location for residents to enjoy a live, work, play lifestyle.

Residents of the Atlanta loft condos can easily walk to any number of nearby eateries, antique shops, art galleries or coffee shops. And even though the lofts are in the city, a newly converted biking and walking trail is close. The trail, once an old railroad, includes more than two acres of a linear park. The trail features brick pavers, an observation deck, benches and beautiful landscaping. Everyone, including bikers, dog walkers, and active runners can enjoy the beautiful and quite retreat the trail provides.

The live, work, play lifestyle enjoyed by residents at the Lofts at 5300 is made even easier with the Chamblee MARTA station right across the street. Additionally, the lofts are close to Lenox and Phipps Plaza so shoppers have nearby (more…)

Lindbergh is one of the hottest new areas of Atlanta.  There are many new condo projects going up in Lindbergh. See more at www.lindberghdrive.com