2011/2012 Open Houses at Metro Atlanta Schools

Atlanta private school application deadlines are right around the corner. Attending an open house is an excellent opportunity to tour the school, meet faculty and staff, ask questions and examine the curriculum. Some public schools also offer open houses for prospective students. Below is a list of upcoming open houses by dates (click on the school’s name for more information and application deadlines). If you can’t make it to an open house, you can contact the school to schedule a tour at another time.

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Room for the Whole Family in Brookhaven

With two children and another on the way, Mary and Tobias needed room for the kids, plus a mother-in-law suite for her mother. They also wanted to be close to MARTA and close to a park. We looked in Decatur, Candler Park, Inman Park, Virginia Highland, Morningside and other Atlanta Intown neighborhoods before finding the perfect combination in Brookhaven.

Here’s what Mary had to say, “Becky is by far the best real estate agent that I’ve ever worked with on finding a house! We searched every other weekend or so for a year in hopes of finding our dream home. After looking in many different areas, Becky found a Continue Reading »

The Bluffs of Nancy Creek in Brookhaven – Neighborhood of the Week

The Bluffs of Nancy Creek is located in the 30319 in Brookhaven convenient to Northside Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Children’s Heathcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. The Bluffs of Nancy Creek homes were built by Williamscraft with high quality finishes on low maintenance lots, perfect for busy lifestyles.  The Bluffs of Nancy Creek is the winner of this week’s Neighborhood of the Week.

Here are the top 10 reasons we love The Bluffs of Nancy Creek and the Brookhaven area in Atlanta.

 

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Holiday Traditions at Marist

On November 5, 2011, one of the largest juried arts and crafts shows in the Southeast will take over the Marist campus. The 2011 Holiday Traditions will include 225+ artists from around the Southeast. Holiday Traditions will also have a bake sale and raffles. The Cooked Goose Cafe will be serving lunch. Holiday Traditions will be open from 9am – 4pm. Admission is $3. Continue Reading »

Historic Brookhaven Candlelight Tour of Homes

View some exquisite Brookhaven homes while supporting an incredible cause. From 5:30pm – 8:30pm on Thursday, September 29, attend the Brookhaven Candlelight Tour of Homes while supporting the two Atlanta Ronald McDonald Houses. Advance tickets are Continue Reading »

Brookhaven Arts Festival 2011

The 2011 Brookhaven Arts Festival will be held October 15th and 16th. The festival will take place on Apple Valley Road, directly behind the Brookhaven MARTA Station. Music, food, moon walks, children’s market and, of course, art can be found at the 2011 festival. Up and coming artists as well as established artists will have their masterpieces on display. Mingle with neighbors while supporting Brookhaven. You can find out more about the 8th annual Brookhaven Arts Festival at www.brookhavenartsalliance.com.

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Brittany in Brookhaven – Neighborhood of the Week

Brittany is a popular Brookhaven neighborhood, close to Marist, St. Martin’s and Our Lady of Assumption (OLA) with pool, tennis courts, picnic pavilion, three story clubhouse, nature trails; all overlooking Silver Lake. Located in the 30319 zip code, builders discovered this neighborhood’s large lots and outstanding location. New construction homes have joined the original homes in Brittany.  Brittany is the winner of this week’s Neighborhood of the Week.

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Brookhaven Celebrates Silver Lake’s 100th Anniversary

In 1911, a real estate developer damned parts of Nancy Creek in Brookhaven to create a 28 acre lake. Today, Silver Lake is a favorite place among Brookhaven residents for walking, fishing, bird watching, boating, and swimming.

Celebrate the Silver Lake Centennial with one of many events the Silver Lake Civic Association has planned for September 23-25, 2011. Events include the Lakefront Progressive Dinner Fundraiser, 5k Run/Walk, Kid’s Fishing Tournament, Silver Lake Historical Timeline display at Oglethorpe, Dedication Ceremony, and more. Click here to read more about these events. Continue Reading »

Remarkable Home Sale in Brookhaven

Congratulation to Martha and Dave on the sale of their home in Brookhaven! We sold their home in 24 days!

Martha had this to say, “Becky sold our house in a very short period of time during this challenging market. Her marketing skills are excellent and her work ethic unmatched. She is on the job practically 24/7 and did not miss a beat during the process. Becky’s knowledge of the Buckhead, Brookhaven and Dunwoody areas is definitely a plus! She used a variety of marketing tools that I think were very helpful in promoting our property and making it “stand out” among the crowd. Her use of technology is outstanding! I would absolutely recommend Becky! She is a mover and a shaker!”

…and here’s what Dave had to say “Becky was an outstanding agent in every respect and sold our home in just over 2 weeks on the market. She is exceptionally knowlegable and extremely competent. Becky has perfected a way to combine her Continue Reading »

Atlanta Neighborhood of the Week Contest

Do you LOVE your neighborhood? Help us spread the word!

Nominate your neighborhood for our Neighborhood of the Week! It’s easy. Each week we will select a different neighborhood to feature in Brookhaven, Buckhead, Chastain Park, Dunwoody, East Cobb, Decatur, Ansley Park, Morningside, Midtown Atlanta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Virginia Highland, Vinings, Smyrna and North Atlanta.

Drop us a line and tell us all the things that make your neighborhood special. Photos are welcome!

The deadline to enter is 6:00 p.m. Monday. Our winning Neighborhood of the Week will be announced each Friday.

Check out our previous winners of Neighborhood of the Week.

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