Viewpoint Midtown Welcomes First Residents!

Viewpoint Midtown has begun to welcome its first new residents to the building, which is just being completed at 855 Peachtree Street in the heart of the Midtown Mile !!

It's the "new kid on the block" and he's impressing everyone! We thought you might like an inside look at what all the talk is about!

Take a Tour of Viewpoint Midtown!

And if you'd like a close and personal look, and maybe consider making Viewpoint Midtown your new home, call The Thom And Ray Team Today!

Ray or Thom would be happy to give you a personal tour of all the great features and amenities that make Viewpoint Midtown the next best place to call Home in Midtown!

Cornerstone Village Open Sunday May 18 2-4pm

***OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MAY 18 2-4PM***

CORNERSTONE VILLAGE

800 PEACHTREE STREET, UNIT #8506

1 BEDROOM - 1 BATH

$165,000.00

Sorry For the Festival Goers!!!

It's doing something we really, really need in Atlanta....BAD! Raining! Like, for two days now! It's so strange, we had forgot what it was like! So here I sit, finding time to blog (note last date I got a posting on here...not good!)

But is also really sucks (sorry, best word I could use) for those people attending the Earth Day Event at Glenwood Park on Saturday or the Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes Saturday and Sunday! I was looking forward to venturing out! We had a break in the rain, a slight peek of sunshine, so I grabbed the ladder and cleaned the gutters (I'm at my house today, not in the condo) and yes, I always remember to clean my gutters once I see all the water pour out of them instead of down the downspout....oh well!

This is my pond at the house....one of the reasons I keep my house AND my Midtown Condo...it's kind of a zel-like retreat from he hustle and bustle...and not a 90 minute drive to the mountains either! Mind you, it does not look quite that good right now from a lack of maintenance, so will be working on that in the coming weeks, to bring it back to life. UGH!...it took me forever to get the water right last time!

Anyway, we had the Midtown Tour of Homes the first weekend in May. We had rain on Saturday, but still had about 175 people visit the home where I was at. Sunday, we kicked butt with almost 400 people coming through! Yippie! The Tour of homes is a fund raiser for the Midtown Neighbors' Association, of which I am a member of the Board of Directors and Chair the Membership Committee.

This was the house where we were House Captains....a great example of a home rescued from a recking ball, and restored to all it's glory!

I love the historic part of Midtown, and when it makes sense, both financially, and physically, I like to see these homes preserved. It sure makes for a great evening walk through the tree lined streets...and then we can head back to our "home in the sky at Plaza Midtown!

Sorry For the Festival Goers! I'm getting my desk cleaned up!

Atlanta Among Top 5 U.S. Cities For Job Growth!

CLICK HERE FOR THE STORY!!!

There are all kinds of reasons to move to Atlanta, Georgia.

Weather.....we have all kinds, hot, cold, wet, dry, mild, severe.

People....we have all kinds, and I will leave it at that!

Things To Do.... From Piedmont Park, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coke, CNN Center, Centennial Olympic Park, Stone Mountain, Shop Till you Drop Malls, North Georgia Mountains

Traffic....well, no, don't move here for that....unless you want to live in Midtown Atlanta...then you don't have to worry about it at all!!

But most of all, we are one of the Top 5 Cities in the US for Job growth! How cool is that! Come here, move here, enjoy everything we have to offer, and we'll even get you a cool job in the process!!

Now, of course, when you move someplace like Atlanta, you gotta have somebody that knows the ins and outs and where to live, right? Guess who that would be!!

So, come on down, and let us show you Midtown Atlanta -- Manhattan of the South!

You'll be glad you did!!

The Residences of Aqua Midtown

The Residences of Aqua Midtown

Introducing a New Standard of Condominium Living to Midtown Atlanta!

A living environment that is monumental and airy,

forward looking yet timeless!

The Residences of Aqua Midtown feature every conceivable amenity, including gracious, expansive living space -- the most valuable amenity of all.

A limited selection of City Residences is available for Immediate Occupancy!

The moment you arrive, you know this is what Midtown living is all about. From the valet who glides your car into the private garage, to the glistening lobby with your concierge who has your tickets for the Fox Theatre, living at The Residences of Aqua Midtown is above all else.

A radiant new landmark, set in the midst of Atlanta’s vibrant Midtown District, The Residences of Aqua Midtown are sophisticated and sublime – a rare combination of first-class service, a spectacular setting and suburb amenities. Step into your private elevator which lifts you away from the hustle and bustle, and opens directly into your residence. From your vantage point at Aqua Midtown, the lights of Midtown sparkle through your window walls. Attention to detail is visible in the rich hardwood flooring and cabinetry. Viking appliances and Kohler fixtures set a standard you’ll appreciate. Each home is a tranquil, in-city retreat high above the vibrancy of the city below.

Designed for those who truly appreciate in-city living, you are just steps from shopping, dining at some of Atlanta’s best restaurants, or take in the latest theatre production at the Fox Theatre.

For your Private Showing of these Exclusive Residences, Please contact:

Thomas Abbott, GRI, Associate Broker

The Thom And Ray Team @ Morris & Raper InTown Real Estate

770-713-1505 Direct

404-228-2691 Office

Midtown To Host 5th Annual Tour of Homes

Midtown Neighbors' Association (MNA) will host the 5th Annual Tour Of Homes, April 5-6, 2008. As in the past, the Tour will feature a variety of homes that are what make Midtown such a unique place to live.

From modern high-rise condominiums to single family homes constructed in the early 1900's, the Tour is an annual delight in Midtown.

Additionally, various "points of interest" are often included on the tour. They might include a local church, school or other unique site that visitors to Midtown might otherwise miss.

Tickets will be available soon at the Tour Website. Later ticket outlets will include Outwrite Bookstore at 10th and Piedmont, and the Presenting Sponsors, Morris & Raper InTown Real Estate. Our company is pleased to be a part of this great event! It truly gives people the chance to see what "living" in Midtown is like. Many of the ticket sales for the tour are from OTP (Outside the Perimeter)

Additionally, I serve on the Board of Directors for MNA as the Membership Chairman. MNA is a not-for-profit association, completely managed and operated by volunteers (like myself, giving some 20+ hours a month to the organization) with the goal of making Midtown a better place to live.

The proceeds raised from the Tour are reinvested back into the neighborhood for projects that include everything from installing additional street lights, funding private security patrols, purchasing trash cans, neighborhood cleanups, and other neighborhood events. MNA is also the only organization officially recognized by the city which gives the neighbors a voice "at the table" when issues come up.

So mark your calendars and join us and see what Midtown Atlanta is all about! Make sure you bring your appetite...we have lots of great restaurants, some which are sure to be Tour Sponsors and maybe offering Tour specials!

The Proposed Peachtree Street Car

Already 2 or more years in the making (or study process), the Peachtree Street Car is making tracks (no pun intended) towards becoming a reality! The task force issued their findings in March, 2007, and now they are seeking public input into the proposed Street Car. What is it going to look like? This is a picture of the Portland, Oregon Streetcar, and the same type that could be gliding up and down Peachtree Street between 16th Street in Midtown and Downtown within 6 years. (Hey, nobody said we do everything fast in the South, right?)

I attended the first of 4 public meetings that are being held (actually now only 2 left as two of them were today, and the others will be next week and the following week in Midtown. Here is that meeting information:

Wednesday, January 16, 6-8 p.m. AT&T Midtown 2 Building,

725 West Peachtree Street AT&T: (404) 888-0349

Tuesday, January 22, 6-8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church,

1328 Peachtree Street, N.E. First Presbyterian: (404) 892-8461

The meeting will cover the vision of the Street Car, where it initially will go, how long it will take to build and become operational, and MOST importantly, the proposed funding to build it! The current proposed funding will have a long term impact on anyone who lives or owns a business in the proposed special assessment district.

I hope to see many of my neighbors there!