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Archive for November, 2006
Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
Visit with Santa at the Welcome Center (Aunt Fanny’s Cabin). The “Santa Cabin” will be open on the following dates and times:
Friday, December 1, 8, 15 & 22 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 2, 9, 16 & 23 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 3, 10 & 17 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. & 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Santa visits are co-sponsored by the City of Smyrna and the Smyrna Optimist Club
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
Atlanta Business Chronicle - 9:30 AM EST Wednesday
Georgia Power wants to replace its only coal-fueled plant in metro Atlanta with a natural gas-fueled generating unit, which it says would be more efficient and would help improve the area’s air quality. Replacing coal-fueled Plant Jack McDonough in Smyrna, Ga., with a natural gas-fueled “combined cycle” generating unit would be more cost effective than retrofitting the plant with expensive environmental controls, Atlanta-based Georgia Power said. The natural gas-fueled unit also will produce cleaner energy than McDonough’s two coal units, even if those coal units were retrofitted with the additional controls.
Plant Jack McDonough was built in the 1960s to provide electricity to metro Atlanta. The company recently demolished a 60-year-old coal plant — Plant Atkinson — at the same site.
Georgia Power will propose in its Integrated Resource Plan filing in January with the Georgia Public Service Commission investing in a new 800-megawatt natural gas combined cycle unit at the 370-acre site.
In a prior filing at the PSC, Georgia Power proposed adding two other 800-megawatt natural gas fueled generators at the McDonough site. The addition of a third unit to replace McDonough’s coal-fueled units would bring the capacity of the site to 2,400 megawatts. Georgia Power will file a certification request for the first two units with the PSC in late January.
If the PSC approves all of Georgia Power’s proposals and the company gets the appropriate permits, construction is would start on the first gas unit in 2008. This unit is scheduled to be on-line late in 2010, and the total project would be finished by 2012. Georgia Power is a unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co. (NYSE: SO).
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Tuesday, November 21st, 2006
2218 Austin Lake Drive
Austin Lake Subdivision - Smyrna, GA
Thinking of selling? Worried that the market has slowed. While many homes are sitting on the market for six months and more. The H2 Realty Group just sold the home at 2218 Austin Lake Drive in 60 days and at 97% of the list price. The H2 Realty Group uses the latest technology, proven systems and the highest level of professional service to ensure that homeowners get their homes sold in a tough market.
If you’re thinking of selling your home, give us a call for a no-obligation home consultation.
The H2 Realty Group is exclusively partnered with Keller Williams Realty, the fourth largest and fastest growing real estate company in North America (according to the August 2005 issue of REALTOR Magazine). The H2 Realty Group can work with you to sell your home quickly and get you the best deal possible on new construction in the metro Atlanta area. Call today to ensure you receive notification once PreSales begin. All tools and resources can be accessed at www.H2realty.com .
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Tuesday, November 21st, 2006
If you’re interested in new construction in the Smyrna Vinings area, be sure to check out Stonecrest Manor. Built by Waterford Homes, Stonecrest Manor offers exquisitely built homes starting in the mid $600s. Stonecrest Manor is situated at the intersection of Lee Road and Pine Ridge Road, which is just west of Atlanta Road and north of Cooper Lake Road in Smyrna. Stonecrest Manor homes are EarthCraft certified.
While Stonehaven at Vinings or Wakefield Estates get a lot more attention situated on Atlanta Road, Stonecrest Manor offers a little more peace and serenity while still being in a great location with quick access to the interstate and to historic Vinings Village, Smyrna Market Village and One Ivy Walk. For more information on Stonecrest Manor, don’t hesitate to call us.
The H2 Realty Group is exclusively partnered with Keller Williams Realty, the fourth largest and fastest growing real estate company in North America (according to the August 2005 issue of REALTOR Magazine). The H2 Realty Group can work with you to sell your home quickly and get you the best deal possible on new construction in the metro Atlanta area. Call today to ensure you receive notification once PreSales begin. All tools and resources can be accessed at www.H2realty.com.
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Tuesday, November 21st, 2006
Stonehaven at Vinings, by award-winning builder Monte Hewett Homes, is located about one mile south of Paces Ferry Road on Atlanta Road in Smyrna. This neighborhood provides short commutes to I-285 and I-75. Area amenities include the shops and restaurants of Vinings and Smyrna. This 50 million dollar development will comprise 71 single-family homes. Homes for sale in Stonehaven at Vinings start in the high $600s.
As with all of Monte Hewett Homes, Stonehaven at Vinings homes are EarthCraft certified. The homes feature great luxury features including gourmet kitchens, ten foot ceilings on main, hardwood floors, and a wonderful trim package. The model home is now open and is really amazing. For more information on Stonehaven at Vinings, don’t hesitate to contact us.
The H2 Realty Group is exclusively partnered with Keller Williams Realty, the fourth largest and fastest growing real estate company in North America (according to the August 2005 issue of REALTOR Magazine). The H2 Realty Group can work with you to sell your home quickly and get you the best deal possible on new construction in the metro Atlanta area. Call today to ensure you receive notification once PreSales begin. All tools and resources can be accessed at www.H2realty.com .
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Sunday, November 19th, 2006
Rising from the former home of a trailer park, Monte Hewett’s newest development, Sherwood Park is under way in Smyrna. Sherwood Park is located off of South Sherwood Road, south of Concord Road and east of North Cooper Lake Road in Smyrna. The city of Smyrna has long been trying to redevelop this property due to many code violations with the trailer park.
This is yet another example of the dramatic and rapid revitalization in the Smyrna area. Sherwood Park will offer 51 townhomes for sale and 50 homes for sale in Smyrna. The 17 acre development is adjacent to Lake Court Park in Smyrna, which the city will also be renovating using some of the funds from last year’s Parks and Recreation Bond.
Single-family homes start in the low $400,000s and range from 2,600 to 3,200 square feet. Townhomes start in the $400,000s and range from 2,200 to 2,700 square feet.
The H2 Realty Group is exclusively partnered with Keller Williams Realty, the fourth largest and fastest growing real estate company in North America (according to the August 2005 issue of REALTOR Magazine). The H2 Realty Group can work with you to sell your home quickly and get you the best deal possible on new construction in the metro Atlanta area. Call today to ensure you receive notification once PreSales begin. All tools and resources can be accessed at www.H2realty.com.
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Sunday, November 19th, 2006
At Wednesday’s Cobb school board meeting, the expectation was that the Jonquil Plaza project would be approved. The Cobb County school board must approve any projects that are using the tax allocation district funding that was set up in 2003. The TAD includes about 140 acres in Smyrna. The total cap that was previously approved is $30 million and the school board voiced concern that with the new Jonquil Village needing $24 to $26 million in bond financing, it wouldn’t leave much for any other projects that have been discussed, most notably Belmont Hills.
With the school board not scheduled to meet again until December 14th, Mayor Bacon asked that a special meeting prior to their next meeting to get the matter resolved. After much angst and uncertainty, the Cobb County school board did call a special meeting and has approved the project. Yeah!!!
The Jonquil Plaza planned redevelopment includes more than 160,000 square feet of retail space including a Publix grocery store, more than 20,000 in office space, and about 300-355 condominiums all built above a 1,000-space underground parking deck. Everyone is certainly excited about this new development and will truly make Smyrna an exciting place to live/work/play when combined with The Market Village, One Ivy Walk and West Village.
The H2 Realty Group is exclusively partnered with Keller Williams Realty, the fourth largest and fastest growing real estate company in North America (according to the August 2005 issue of REALTOR Magazine). The H2 Realty Group provides services to home buyers and home sellers in the north metro Atlanta area including Smyrna, Vinings, Buckhead, Midtown, Brookhaven, Marietta, Mableton, Kennesaw, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Duluth and Norcross. All tools and resources can be accessed at www.H2realty.com .
Labels: Jonquil Plaza, Smyrna condos for sale, Smyrna homes for sale, Smyrna real estate
Posted in Jonquil Plaza, Jonquil Village, Smyrna condos for sale, Smyrna homes for sale, Smyrna real estate | 1 Comment »
Saturday, November 18th, 2006
ABG Development has just had their grand opening for Vintage Square townhomes in Smyrna. On the former site of the Deville Apartments, Vintage Square will offer townhomes for sale in Smyrna starting in the $300s. Expect to see foundations being poured within the next couple weeks and start seeing some finished product coming on the market in April of 2007.
The Alpharetta, Ga.-based ABG Development LLC has selected the Duluth, Ga.-based Benchmark Design International Inc. as the architect of the Vintage Square townhouse project in Smyrna. Vintage Homes Georgia LLC, an ABG subsidiary, will develop Vintage Square, a 132-unit complex in Smyrna.
Vintage Square’s three-story Smyrna townhomes for sale will range in size from 2,400 to 3,000 square feet and in price from $300,000 to $500,000. The project is estimated to be completed in late 2008. Vintage Square units will feature private garages, rooftop terraces, 10-ft. ceilings, crown molding, hardwood flooring, fireplaces, granite countertops, kitchen islands and breakfast bars, cherry or maple cabinets, GE stainless steel appliances and Moen-brand fixtures, according to Vintage Homes Georgia. Residents will have access to a clubhouse with an outdoor entertainment area.
The H2 Realty Group is exclusively partnered with Keller Williams Realty, the fourth largest and fastest growing real estate company in North America (according to the August 2005 issue of REALTOR Magazine). The H2 Realty Group provides services to home buyers and home sellers in the north metro Atlanta area including Smyrna, Vinings, Buckhead, Midtown, Brookhaven, Marietta, Mableton, Kennesaw, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Duluth and Norcross. All tools and resources can be accessed at www.H2realty.com.
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Friday, November 17th, 2006
When looking at the current housing trends, some interesting revelations can be noted related to the Smyrna Vinings home market. In the table above, we have shown by zip code for both single family homes and condos the amount of homes currently active and resulting months of inventory. Months of inventory indicates the number of months it is estimated to take to sell all active homes currently listed based upon the amount of homes sold in the past year in their respective zip codes and price points. More than 6 months of inventory typically points to it being a buyer’s market.
The most alarming statistic is in the $500-750,000 market in single family homes. There has been a significant buildup in this category as numerous builders having launched new subdivisions in this market segment within the last few months. This is combined with the fact that this price point has seldom been seen in this area previously with exception of the 30339 zip code. New construction in this price point include Vinings Estates, Stonehaven at Vinings, Stonecrest Manor, Ellis Wade, Kensington Green, West Village, Spring Street Village, Rileys Walk, Walker Street Cottages, Collier Place, Concord Lake Village, Parkview Village, Barnes Mill, Collins Lake Estate and Wakefield Estates.
There is a similar trend in the condo market as we’re seeing the introduction of $500-750,000 condos in the Smyrna Vinings Market. Beyond this, while there are variances within each zip code, the inventory amounts for other price points for the Smyrna Vinings home market actually indicates a fairly healthy housing market.
The H2 Realty Group is exclusively partnered with Keller Williams Realty, the fourth largest and fastest growing real estate company in North America (according to the August 2005 issue of REALTOR Magazine). The H2 Realty Group provides services to home buyers and home sellers in the north metro Atlanta area including Smyrna, Vinings, Buckhead, Midtown, Brookhaven, Marietta, Mableton, Kennesaw, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Duluth and Norcross. All tools and resources can be accessed at www.H2realty.com .
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Friday, November 17th, 2006
Cumberland Mall’s $80 million dollar renovation is nearly complete. Starting today, November 17th, carolers and other live performers will transform Cumberland Mall’s plaza into a holiday wonderland. This will lead up to the grand re-opening on Saturday, November 18 from 5-8pm when Santa lights a 30-foot Christmas Tree.
Smyrna Vinings area residents are looking forward to the new additions to Cumberland Mall including The Cheesecake Factory, Maggiano’s Little Italy, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Stoney River Legendary Steaks and Ted’s Montana Grill and upscale retailers such as Chico and Soma.
And what really gets shoppers excited around here is the opening of Costco. After years of rumors of Costco coming to the Smyrna Vinings area, it has finally arrived. Costco officially opened on Wednesday and is adjacent to the Cumberland Mall.
This is yet another sign of the improvements occuring in the Smyrna Vinings community. So what are you waiting for, start your shopping now!!!
The H2 Realty Group is exclusively partnered with Keller Williams Realty, the fourth largest and fastest growing real estate company in North America (according to the August 2005 issue of REALTOR Magazine). The H2 Realty Group provides services to home buyers and home sellers in the north metro Atlanta area including Smyrna, Vinings, Buckhead, Midtown, Brookhaven, Marietta, Mableton, Kennesaw, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Duluth and Norcross. All tools and resources can be accessed at www.H2realty.com.
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