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Yeah, there’s a lot of neighborhoods I feel like I need to do an update on.

You are right on that...the elementary schools differ and that is what I was referring to (in my mind anyways).

You are so welcome. Thx for the comment!

Chastain Park!

You have me beat. I've been here 13 years now.

I know not everyone wants to retire here but I have worked with several folks who are retired and want to live in the city for various reasons (be close to kids, for example) so this was intended for those that want/need to live in the city. There are some great retirement communities outside the city (which I briefly mentioned in this vid)

It really is a nice area and the shopping center at Toco Hills is very convenient! 2 grocery stores, a liquor store, Ace Hardware + restaurants = everything you need!

@@AllAboutLivingInAtlanta Yes! It has everything!

As house of pain would say 🎶 pack it up, pack it in…🎶

Thank you for watching!

I have no idea what you are talking about! haha I haven't heard of Stefanksi.

Now there is a guy that rollerskates and sings down the Beltline. I love him!

I'll see if I can do that. I did show a snippet of it in my video of planned communities (czcams.com/video/3IP2KQsWBXE/video.htmlsi=vWw4CKMmg346kKn_ , around minute 6:37)

@@AllAboutLivingInAtlanta Okay cool! 👍🏾

College Park is on my list to-do at some point. I don't really cover Lithia Springs so probably won't be doing a video of that.

Yes! All so true. An e-bike sounds great. Can't wait for the Beltline to be done in that area too!

Hey, thanks for watching. Yes, there are restrictions on the length of term, I didn't mention that. But most people are always asking if they can rent out their units right away, which they can BUT it has to be a 1 year term. Thanks for bringing it up (in case someone reads this thread!)

Real estate laws prevent us from steering anyone from choosing one neighborhood over another. I try to be as honest as I can in my vlog tours and show viewers the neighborhoods so they can form their own opinion of what they think. You can go online to look up stats about crime. I get asked a lot about living in a "safe" area and it's very arbitrary - while I might think an area is safe, someone else may not....and we live in a world where people like to litigate about anything unfortunately.

Yep, definitely I didn't cover every intown neighborhood - it would have just taken too long to explain every intown neighborhood. But I have made separate videos on each of those areas you mentioned. In fact, I've even mentioned Lindridge Martin Manor & Lavista park in my "underrated atlanta neighborhood videos" :)

Thanks for watching!

Have you lived in NYC? Yes, it's all relative. Despite Atlanta having become more expensive, it's still better than NYC, LA, etc.

Hey Valerie- sent you an email but try to hit Atlanta between 10AM-3PM..times before or after that will be heavier traffic. Can't think of any good shortcuts though to avoid I-285 unless you zig zag through a bunch of neighborhoods which might be more confusing.

Hey! That area is a nice gem for sure. I recorded this video probably 4 times because I would realize I left out one area and didn’t mention another…then I just decided I’m just not going to hit every single neighborhood before my video would turn into a 60 min long video that nobody would have interest in watching. It’s def hard to cover everything!

@@AllAboutLivingInAtlanta You did a great job! Even limiting yourself to ITP neighborhoods, you managed to cover things very well. You easily could have made four 39-minute videos out of all the possible content!

I don’t know if I would have put Jonesboro in the same category as Midtown/Downtown. Way different areas!

Yeah, there’s a big difference in the vibe. I’d love to see both equally as good! Maybe with these new projects happening, it will.

Keep going! Just gotta keep putting in the work. It doesn’t happen overnight! You got this 🤜🏻

Not sure if that is good or bad! :)

@@AllAboutLivingInAtlanta 😂 lol definitely GOOD 😌 Madame 👱‍♀️. Not usually into blondes but you’re a hottie 👍🏽 . My buddy resides in midtown btw 😮

@@colossusofrhodes1282 You're so cringe...

Yes, on paper it looks amazing so hopefully it turns out that way. It has been a long time coming. The gulch development has been talked about for yearsssss so I think myself and everyone in Atlanta had their doubts that it would actually happen. It should really help turn the downtown into a more exciting place to hang out at.

@@AllAboutLivingInAtlanta Yes it definitely should. Once that development gets completed, downtown Atlanta will become much more live. Because like you said, they have great things like the popular hotels, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, sport games/entertainment at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena, etc. So once centennial yards gets there, that will be the icing on the cake. But that was another amazing video vlog! You're the best CZcams vlogger in Atlanta! Can't wait until next Thursday!

I remain more optimistic than ever! It will just take a bit of time. It seemed like Downtown didn't have hope there for a bit as it seemed like anytime they tried to revive areas downtown, those plans just withered away. The Stitch seems so unreal but I love to see that they are trying to connect all the city together, not split it apart.

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I know lots of families that live in Midtown! They are zoned to Virginia Highland Elementary (new school as of this year) and it is where my kids attend elementary school and personally I am very happy with the school! Middle school and High school are also ranked well and I know a mom who had their kid in the middle and high school programs and is fine with it. But some also may prefer private which is a smaller feel...just depends on your preference really!

Glad you liked the video. Some cute homes in your neighborhood!

I like Ansley Park too…Virginia Highland is much more walkable though so I think that gets some extra points. 😉

@@AllAboutLivingInAtlanta I lived in the Old 4th Ward before it became O4W for 15 yrs I sold my condo in 2005. Unbelievable the changes taking place. Great video...

@@tcams76 Oh wow! you've seen it change for sure. I saw the 04W back when I moved here 13 years ago, so I had a glimpse of what it used to be like. So much development there now.

I’m not trying to offend anyone but only pointing out that the neighborhood isn’t in the same visual state as some other neighborhoods for those that are unfamiliar with the area. I like to point out the good and the bad in any neighborhood. I’m happy to see these areas are getting more attention now although I know it leads to affordability problems as well. It’s a hard issue for sure.

Thank you! I'm a bit behind (clients keeping me busy so they come first!) so might need to take a week break but trying to pump out more. :)

@@AllAboutLivingInAtlanta Okay. I understand. You deserve a break!

you are welcome. Thanks for watching! Appreciate it.

Hi! Condo prices vary for a 1 bedroom depending on the building and condition of the particular unit. But I'd say the going rate for a 1 bedroom right now is probably in the low $300K range. You can put down as little as 3-5% down but you also need to factor in paying closing costs on top of your down payment. Closing costs on a $300K condo could add up to rougly $6-$9K. However, right now the condo market is slow so you could get a deal and possibly negotiate with the seller to cover some of those closing costs.

@@AllAboutLivingInAtlanta I’m curious why the condo market in Atlanta is slow right now? And why are the HOA fees so high? Are they continuing to rise or will they come down?

@@JosephFambro I may have to make a video about this one. I can't exactly pinpoint why the market is slow with condos but I do know that the inventory for condos has doubled since the same time last year, so there's more competition for sellers...great time for a buyer! And yes, HOA fees have gone up significanlty compared to say 8-9 years ago. I think part of it is inflation...it costs more to run a building, pay concierge, cleaning crews, etc. And perhaps condo buildings are bulking up their reserves...some of these buildings are about to come up on 20 years and will need some routine building maintenance that I'm sure isn't cheap. (Don't think HOA fees will come down though!)

Thanks for your input. I know everyone has a difference of opinions but for me personally, I am ok with living in the city.