Scott Hamilton

In the January 2009 edition of Southern Living Magazine Atlanta and Buckhead rank atop two of their Readers Choice Awards best "Travel Destinations." Atlanta is ranked as the 3rd Best Destination City in the South to get away for a long weekend or extended stay, while Buckhead just north of Atlanta is ranked in the Top Spot as the Best Neighborhood for Shopping.

Atlanta has so many wonderful activities, restaurants, and shopping that it is no doubt why Southern Living ranks it as the 3rd best destination in the South. Atlanta is also noted as one of the top Convention Destinations alongside other cities such as Chicago, Las Vegas and New Orleans. Spend an afternoon in one of Atlanta''s best tourist spots, the Georgia Aquarium, the Coca Cola Museum, Underground Atlanta, or Centennial Olympic Park. Enjoy the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and a stroll through Piedmont Park. Are you a Sports fan? Atlanta is home to some of the best professional sports in the business. The Atlanta Hawks Basketball, Atlanta Braves baseball, or Atlanta Falcons football, are among just a few of the local sporting events to take part in. Do you enjoy broadway entertainment? Go and check out the famous FOX Theatre to see a broadway show. There are many other reasons why I think Atlanta is at the top. Email me today and I will help you plan your next trip in Atlanta.

There is no wonder why Buckhead is ranked at the top of the list for Best Cities in the South for Shopping. At the heart of Buckhead is Lenox Mall and Phipps Plaza. Both are home to the most elite shopping you can find and who knows...you just might see someone famous walking around one of those malls. Buckhead is currently being transformed into what some have called the "Beverly Hills of the South." Recent projects have brought the most elite hotels and real estate into the city. Real Estate Projects such as The Mansion, Sovereign Buckhead, The Realm, Intercontinental Hotel, the Terminus, and 5 star hotel St. Regis have all added to the elite upscale Buckhead Community. Boutique shopping is at its finest along Peachtree Street. Can't find what you want in Buckhead's shopping district, you won't find it at all! Tired of shopping? Enjoy some of the best restaurants Atlanta has to offer right in Buckhead. My favorites are Mortons of Chicago, Bones, Anthony's, Pricci's, Kyma, and The Palm. Visit the Buckhead Diner Group to see a list of some of the best restaurants in the buckhead community.

Want to rent a high rise condo here in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood? I currently have a 1 Bedroom 1 Bath for rent located in the heart of Buckhead. Situated on the 14 floor of the Realm you can sit on your balcony and enjoy the view of Atlanta. Walk to all of the shopping at Lenox Mall, Phipps Plaza, or any of Buckheads top Restaurants. The Realm is located across the street from the Intercontinental and next door to the Grand Hyatt hotel. Walk to Marta and head downtown Atlanta in a flash. Enjoy a 24 hour concierge, fitness gym, computer room, billiards room & bar, luxury pool on the 8th floor, grille area, outdoor firepit, and more all included in the rent of the unit. Contact me at 678-523-3112 for more information and availability.

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Posted by Scott Hamilton, Atlantas Elite Team, RE/MAX Greater Atlanta

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Creekstone Estates is situated in South Forsyth County off of GA 400 Exit 13 at the southern border of Cumming and Johns Creek. It is about a mile or two from top rated public school South Forsyth High School and the new Avenues shopping Mall. As far as location, luxury, ammenities and price, it does not get any better than Creekstone Estates. There are two entrances to the neighborhood, one is located on 141 and the second is off of Stoney Point Road. The neighborhood has an 8,000 square foot clubhouse great for entertaining a party, 11 lighted tennis courts, an activities and tennis director, jr Olympic pool, separate pool for adults, a fitness center, play field, athletic court, toddler playground, and a fresh water lake you can fish in.

The neighborhood currently has 24 homes actively on the market. Prices in this neighborhood range from $700,000 up to just under $2 Million in price. Below you will see the current market report as of December 24th per FMLS data for Creekstone Estates.

There are currently 2 homes under contract and 1 home that has recently sold in the neighborhood. The first home under contract was originally listed on the market for $950,000 before reducing to the current asking price of $895,000 and is scheduled to close on 12/29/08. The second home currently under contract originally listed for $799,900 before reducing the asking price to $650,000 and was scheduled to close 11/24/08.

There has only been one recent sale in the neighborhood. The home listed for $998,000 and sold for $900,000 on 11/03/08. This was a 6 bedroom, 5.5 bath with a finished terrace level.

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Posted by Scott Hamilton, Atlantas Elite Team, RE/MAX Greater Atlanta, Johns Creek GA.