5 Tips for Relocating to Atlanta

Are you considering a career move to Atlanta?

Are you relocating to Atlanta to be closer to family?

Are you wondering if Atlanta would be a good place to live?

Making a move to a new city is a big decision. As certified relocation specialists, Morris Raney Real Estate has helped individuals, families, business owners, physician groups and corporate transferees gather the information needed to make a good decision. Our expertise in public and private schools has made our team a trusted relocation resource. We work with all relocation companies, big and small and offer personalized neighborhood tours and advice to help you find the perfect spot to call home.

Find a Neighborhood to call home

While Atlanta is a big city, it is made up of smaller neighborhoods and communities. Each have their own unique charm and personalities. When you talk to locals about neighborhoods, you will hear the terms “ITP” and “OTP”. Atlanta has a highway that circles the city called I-285. ITP is short for “Inside the Perimeter”. OTP means “Outside the Perimeter”.

Whether you are looking for a luxury home in a good school district, an urban home in walking distance to shops and restaurants or anything in between, our Atlanta Neighborhood Guide is the perfect place to start your search.

Atlanta’s best ITP neighborhoods:

Atlanta’s best OTP neighborhoods:

What’s your Style?

You’ll find a wide array of home options in Atlanta from charming bungalows, modern homes, farmhouse and Craftsman-style houses to new construction luxury homes. There are also condominiums and townhomes in a variety of price ranges.

Luxury Homes | Modern/Contemporary Homes | New Construction Homes | Luxury Condos & Townhomes

Explore the City

With Atlanta’s mild climate, it’s easy to get out and explore the city! Intown, check out Ponce City Market and the Atlanta Beltline, Piedmont Park, Botanical Gardens and the High Museum of Art. For music lovers, try Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Lakewood Amphitheatre or enjoy the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at Woodruff Arts Center.

Buckhead is a shopping mecca with Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza and Buckhead Village as well as many boutiques, antiques shops, and art galleries. In Alpharetta, Avalon is a popular shopping destination.

Music festivals, art festivals, beer fests and more are held throughout the year. To delight the kids and those young at heart, visit The Georgia Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta, Center for Puppetry Arts and Fernbank Museum.

Learn more about Atlanta events held through the year including our Weekend Happenings Guide.

Find your Passion

Atlanta is known as a warm and welcoming city. Southern hospitality? Absolutely! Our city is full of opportunities to connect. Whether you are interested in sports, music, the arts, health and fitness, shopping or enjoying world-class cuisine, Atlanta has got you covered!

There are running clubs including AtlantaRunClub and Atlanta Track Club (sponsor of Peachtree Road Race), hiking and biking clubs, dog parks, cooking classes and so much more! There are also a wide-variety of fundraisers and volunteer opportunities including Children’s Health Care of Atlanta, Shepherd Center, Atlanta Community Food Bank and Covenant House, just to name a few.

Become a Fan

Atlanta is home to professional sports franchises, including teams from all major leagues sports along with NASCAR, minor league sports and of course, college football! It won’t take long to find your favorite team!