New Listing Just A Block From Grant Park!

July 11, 2014

Original Features In Tact!

393 Augusta Ave • Grant Park
What a find! The classic features are still there, like the heart pine floors, high ceilings, claw foot tub, and two gorgeous fireplace mantles that have never been painted, yet it’s been lovingly renovated for modern living. Front porch (with swing!) and rear deck, large level yard, and off street parking round out this beauty. Click here or on the image above for photos and more information on this Grant Park classic.

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Listed Exclusively by David Bottomley
Keller Williams Realty Intown Atlanta

The Grant Park neighborhood is home to the beautiful Historic Oakland Cemetery, the oldest in Atlanta and the largest green space in the city, the world famous Zoo Atlanta, and Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum, which houses THE largest oil painting in the world right here in Atlanta! Clickhere or on the image above for some history of Grant Park.

Check out some of our favorite hangouts around Grant Park…
Octane Coffee and Cocktails
The Little Tart Bakeshop
Ziba’s Wine Bar
Stone Soup Kitchen
Republic Social House
Agave (Southwestern)
Ria’s Bluebird Cafe
Six Feet Under (Seafood)

And make sure to check out the Atlanta Street Food Festival this weekend at Piedmont Park! All the best food trucks will be there!

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Atlanta Sure Knows How To Rock The 4th!

July 2, 2014

Check Out Some Of These Awesome Independence Day Festivals & Events Around Town

Peachtree Road Race
East Point’s Hometown Celebration
Pied Piper Parade, Concert, Fireworks
Red, White & Brew – GA Aquarium
Avondale Estates Parade
Braves vs Diamondbacks
Centenniel Park
Red White & Whisky Blue
Six Flags July Fest by Coca-Cola
Freedom Parade-Marietta Square
Fantastic Fourth at Stone Mountain
Mastering The Art Of Fireworks Photography
Fireworks At Nash Farm, McDonough
Callaway Gardens Star Spangled Beach Party

And the granddaddy of ’em all…

Lenox Square’s Legendary 4th of July Extravaganza,
The Largest Fireworks Show In The Southeast

Click here for even more exciting events,and have a wonderful holiday!

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Let’s Do This!

June 28, 2014

More Summertime Fun!

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June 28-29 • Historic Fourth Ward ParkProbably the hippest of the local arts festival, there’s something for everyone. Art, music, food…and make sure to hit the Emerging Artists Pavilion.

June-July • Edgewood AveThese ultra cool shops are only open for a limited time. You don’t want to miss ’em!
Click the image above for hours and location.

Dunwoody Restaurant Week

June 21-28 • DunwoodySome of the best restaurants in the city are offering deep discounts for Dunwoody Restaurant Week. Click the image above for details!

Brandon Gunter

June 28 • Smith’s Olde BarBrandon returns to Atlanta for a special show at Smith’s Olde Bar with special guest Melanie Storrusen! Come out to hear your favorites and what Brandon’s been working on since his move back to Nashville.

Regular readers may’ve noticed we’ve sent more of these Intown Haps emails this year than in the past. Well, the reason is that we’ll often get a home all lined up to feature, and before the email goes out on Friday it’s already under contract! Buyers are snatching up good homes as soon as they hit the market, so if you’ve been considering selling your home give me a call. I’ll be glad to give you a realistic idea of what your home’s worth in today’s market–most people are pleasantly surprised!

christina rumbaugh

realtor, intown specialist
404.933.4210
christina@theintownagent.com

And now for something completely different…

Click the image above for a very handy interactive reference that takes the mystery out of pairing wine with food.

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Ev-er-y-thing’s gonna be al-right, rockabye…

June 20, 2014

Ev-er-y-thing’s gonna be al-right, rockabye…

A True Oasis In The City!

2089 DeKalb Ave • Lake Claire

One of the coolest homes in Lake Claire that you’ve probably never noticed has just hit the market. Designed by architect Carlos Tardio, the Zen-like entrance, or zentrance if you will (ugh…sorry!), leads you through a forest of black bamboo to a peaceful patio complete with koi pond. The tranquility continues inside with hand finished surfaces, tons of natural light, and an upstairs balcony and rooftop deck. And to crank up the cool factor another notch, this home was originally owned by Grammy nominated Atlanta musician Shawn Mullins–THIS is the house that Lullaby built. Click here or on the image above for photos and more information on this über cool space.

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Listed Exclusively by Ryan Graham
Keller Williams Realty Intown Atlanta

Sun In My Belly

Everybody has one of those places where they like to take out of town visitors, and this is one of ours. Deliciously well-prepared locally sourced dishes pair so nicely with the bright ambience of Sun In My Belly. This charming restaurant certainly lives up to its name.
(Do yourself a favor and order the challah French toast with caramelized bananas!)
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Did you know there’s never been a body of water in this neighborhood called Lake Claire? Click the image above to learn more about this unique intown neighborhood.

And check out these other fine establishments in and around Lake Claire…

Wahoo Grill
Radial Cafe
Avellino’s Pizza
Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party
Gato Bizco Cafe

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Happy Day, Dads!

June 13, 2014

Happy Fathers Day!

There are tons of fun things to do with Dad around the city! Right now’s a great time to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather!Click the images for all the deets!

Tunes From The Tombs

Saturday, June 14 • Oakland CemeteryAlready one of the coolest music festivals in Atlanta, this one just keeps getting cooler! Two main stages in addition to small vignette stages throughout the cemetery provide music from just about every genre.

Saturday, June 14 • 642 Northside Drive NW

Don’t miss this awesome Pop-Up Market!
Four times a year Root City Market treats us to gorgeous original works of art, jewelry, furniture, textiles…all made by hand by local artists and artisans…and all very, very cool.

Art Gone Wild

Saturday, June 14 • Zoo AtlantaIt’s finally here! The big finale of Zoo Atlanta’s Art Gone Wild event. Enjoy the after hours party inside the zoo, bid on the artwork (the artists are generously donating 50% to the zoo), and help out Zoo Atlanta! Your ticket is also good for admission to the zoo on the day of the event.

Atlanta Summer Beer Festl

Saturday, June 21 • Masquerade Music ParkUsher in Summer with some great entertainment, great food, and a selection of over 150 beers to sample! Alternating bands on the main stage, a DJ Dance Party, and more! Deep discounts for early ticket purchases, so click on the link above or find them on Facebook for all the info.

Looking to get out of town this weekend? Well, how about…

Peachtree Corners Festival
Peachtree Corners, GA

Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games Blairsville, GA

Stone Mountain Laser Show

Save The Date!
Do your grocery shopping at Whole Foods on June 18th and help local families with limited resources get good affordable food

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Just a hop from Oakhurst Village!

May 30, 2014

3 Bedrooms/2 Baths

97 East Lake Drive • Oakhurst

Walk to Oakhurst Village in a jiffy from this awesome renovated 1930 Craftsman! The all brick home welcomes you with its deep front porch and features high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, granite counters, separate laundry room and a back deck perfect for barbecues. You’re situated on a large level corner lot with mature landscaping and plenty of room to run around. Click here or on the image above for photos and more information on this great place.

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Listed Exclusively by Vickie Severcool
Keller Williams Realty Intown Atlanta

Kavarna Coffee

All great neighborhoods have a great hangout spot, and Oakhurst is no exception. Kavarna is way more than just your morning coffee shop. This is the place where folks around here go to catch up with one another, get a pastry and a good cup o’ joe in the morning (locally roasted Batdorff & Bronson, no less!), a good beer or bottle of wine in the afternoon, and even hear some live music in the evenings. Click here for their facebook page, or on the image above for their website, calendar, and more info about this great neighborhood spot.

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Learn More About Oakhurst

…and while you’re in the neighborhood check out some of our favorite hang outs:

McGowan’s Oakhurst Pub
Universal Joint
Mezcalito’s Cantina
Steinbeck’s Ale House
Wahoo Grill
Matador Cantina

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May 16, 2014

Well folks, we’ve had 6 resale listings hit the market since Christina boldly stepped into Listing Agency and all 6 have either SOLD or are currently UNDER CONTRACT
…and we feel it’s the perfect time to compile data and show you why we’re so excited!!

Against The Top 18 East Side Atlanta Realtors** in Total Closed Volume in 2014, The Intown Agent has found herself seated at the tippy top.
Christina and Ben are really proud of our numbers and we’re gonna do a little crowing now

The Top 18 had an average 31.88 Days On Market.
lowest DOM: 10 Days. highest DOM: 81 Days On Market
The Intown Agent had an average of 2.6 Days on Market!

The Top 18 had an average List to Sales Price Ratio of 96.73% of Original List Price.
highest $OLP/SP%: 100.8% lowest $OLP/SP%: 92.3%
The Intown Agent had an average List to Sales Price Ratio of 100.1% of Original List Price!

**All FMLS Sales by Listing Agents closing sales in Grant Park, Ormewood Park, The East Atlanta Village, and Kirkwood beginning
Jan. 1, 2014

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Kirkwood? I would!

May 16, 2014

3 Bedrooms/2 Baths/1 Great House!

30 Rocky Ford Rd • Kirkwood

Come check out Kirkwood this weekend and see for yourself why it’s one of the most popular neighborhoods in the city. I’ll give you a hint: one reason is that you can get fantastic deals on great homes like this! Spacious and open, the home offers tons of natural light, beautiful hardwood floors, fantastic kitchen open to the main living area, oversized master bath, energy efficiency, and a fenced yard. Click here or on the image above for photos and more information on this great place.
Or visit the open house this Saturday and Sunday from 2pm-4pm

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Listed Exclusively by Ryan Graham
Keller Williams Realty Intown Atlanta

Now in its 12th year, The Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes has come a long way since its humble beginnings. Originally a neighborhood social event, the “Fling” has evolved to help provide funding for beneficial neighborhood projects. Plus, it’s one of the most fun festivals in the city! Admission is free, so click here or on the image above for a schedule of the bands and entertainment, information about the street market, arts & crafts, and the kids area and dance lessons.

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…and while you’re in the neighborhood check out some of our favorite hang outs:

Le Petit Marché
Sun In My Belly
Savor Wine Boutique
Urban Pie
The Pullman
Dulce Vegan Bakery & Cafe

Also, Slow Food Atlanta‘s annual fundraiser, Bazaar Bizarro, is this Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm!

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April 25, 2014

Walk to Brownwood Park And The EAV!

769 Shadowridge Drive

Great house, great location! This brick ranch on an oversized lot in desirable East Atlanta is just a short straight shot to all that’s going on in the village. Tons of curb appeal, and the inside doesn’t disappoint either. High end finishes, kitchen upgrades, hardwood floors throughout, and a basement with a full bath and plenty of room to spread out. Private back yard offers a large deck, fenced area, and large storage building. Click here or on the image above for more info and let’s go check out this great deal together.
Open house this Sunday from 1pm-3pm

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Listed Exclusively by Anna K Intown
Keller Williams Realty Intown Atlanta

Delia’s Chicken Sausage Stand

The founder of one of Atlanta’s iconic restaurants is also the brains behind this bit of goodness over on the east side. Delia Champion, of Flying Biscuit fame, has been perfecting her chicken sausage recipe for years. Always made in small batches from locally sourced meat, the menu selections are varied, delicious, and completely pork free (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Click on the image above to learn more about this great little place that’s as unique as the neighborhood it calls home.

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…and while you’re in the neighborhood check out some of our favorite hang outs

The Elder Tree
The Earl
Holy Taco
The Glenwood
Octopus Bar
So-Ba Vietnamese
The Midway Pub
Bound To Be Read Books
Joe’s East Atlanta Coffee

And don’t forget the Inman Park Festival and Tour Of Homes is this weekend!

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Yay Spring!

April 11, 2014

Let The Festivals Begin!

Atlanta’s certainly a beautiful city, but Springtime is when she really pulls out all the stops, and we love to celebrate right along with her! With a multitude of festivals for every taste, here’s some of what’s going on in April.

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