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Images: Historic Tudor mansion's conversion to condos barrels ahead
Continuing Atlanta’s appetite for remaking church properties, the Downing Park project is replacing the razed Jackson Hill Baptist Church and repurposing a historic Tudor mansion…
Engel & Völkers Atlanta To Lead Sales For Brand New Townhome Community In East Atlanta – The Harman By Monte Hewett
Engel & Völkers Atlanta launches sales at new East Atlanta townhome community
Situated on the northwest corner of Moreland and Ormewood Avenues, the development will have 22 townhomes…
6 upscale homes in hiking country
Voted Best Luxe High-Rise
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House Envy: Modern architecture and backyard amenities elevate this Blue Ridge home
Engel & Völkers Atlanta picks up three awards from parent company
The local firm ranked second in the world for units closed in 2022, fourth for gross commission income, and CEO Christa Huffstickler received the company’s Visionary Award for her work in the Global Development Services Division…
Engel & Völkers Expands Services into the North Georgia Mountains
Engel & Völkers Expands Presence Into The North Georgia Mountains
Engel and Völkers expands to North Georgia
Under the helm of Atlanta’s leading luxury broker and CEO of Engel and Völkers Atlanta, Christa Huffstickler, alongside North Georgia’s top producing advisors, Heather Foreman and Linda Baker, as the firm’s managing brokers…
Engel & Völkers Atlanta opens North Georgia brokerage
The office will be led by managing brokers Heather Foresman and Linda Baker, who have more than 20 years combined experience in the North Georgia luxury real estate market and rank fifth regionally in per-agent volume, according to Engel & Völkers…
Meet Missy Derr
In Good Company Report 2023 Highlighting Georgia Business That Care
We are pleased to release this annual In Good Company Report honoring the 2,057 owners, operators, founders, and chief executives who have pledged to go beyond profit and improve lives in Georgia…
Is Silicon Valley no longer start-up central in the US?
8 noteworthy multifamily housing projects, including a refuge for unsheltered youth
The Pros and Cons of Buying a House With Your Friends
Homebuyers have had to get creative in recent years. They’ve sold crypto and cars for down payments and asked sellers to buy down their mortgage rates. Some have even turned to therapy to cope with high prices and painfully low supply.
Increasingly, they’re even opting to buy homes with others — and not a spouse or partner, either…
Atlanta’s Home Prices Jump 10 Percent in One Year as Production Boom Fuels Home Market
Condo Tower Join Atlanta Mega-Complex
Stunning Residences In Major Football Cities
Southside BeltLine condos open for sales with 4.875% fixed interest rates
The development is the first to go up on the Southside BeltLine in Grant Park. It offers 72 single-level condos starting in the high $500,000s…
BeltLine Fronting Condo Community Launches Sales with 4.875% Interest Rate
GRANT PLACE CONDOS NOW RELEASED WITH RATES FROM 4.875%
Grant Place Condominiums, Authentic Living in Grant Park — Now Released with Interest Rates as Low as 4.875%! Comfortable, convenient, and beautiful. Those are three words that best describe The Providence Group’s latest venture in the heart of Grant Park – Grant Place…
New Grant Park Community, Grant Place, Launching Sales With Remarkable Interest Rates
Atlanta Magazine’s Home And Atlanta Magazine Introduce The Georgia Design Awards
The Georgia Design Awards are the first of their kind—bringing together all segments of the design, architecture, and construction communities in order to showcase the best work and brightest talent across the state of Georgia…
Luxury Homes Perfect for Hosting the Ultimate Thanksgiving Dinner
HOST WITH THE MOST
As part of 1105 West Peachtree’s $530 million tri-tower, mixed-use development, 40 West 12th is a 64-residence luxury condo tower located along 12th Street in Midtown Atlanta. With generous floor plans and expansive private outdoor balconies…
Interior Design Inspiration Perfect for Hosting Ultimate Thanksgiving Dinner
Here we have a a 64-residence luxury condo tower located along 12th Street in Midtown Atlanta. With generous floor plans and expansive private outdoor balconies, each residence features elevated 12 to 14 foot ceilings…
Luxury Homes Perfect for Hosting a Thanksgiving Feast
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’re taking a look at the best dining and entertainment options available at luxury residential buildings around the country. Read on to discover a few places that make cooking and hosting a Thanksgiving feast a breeze
As part of 1105 West Peachtree’s $530 million tri-tower, mixed-use development, 40 West 12th is a 64-residence luxury condo tower…
Residences Perfect for Leaf Peeping in New York City and Atlanta
40 West 12th Street is located in the heart of Atlanta’s Midtown, just a short walk to Atlanta’s Botanical Gardens. II is an 18-floor condominium that is part of the growing urban core in Atlanta that boasts gorgeous rooftops and terraces. 40 West 12th…
Four Residences Perfect For Leaf Peeping In New York City And Atlanta
As summer shifts to fall, an amazing transformation begins. Witnessing leaves transform from green to red and yellow is something many across the country anticipate every year. While many head to rural environments for their annual autumn leaf peeping, cities provide skyscrapers with panoramic views of miles of surrounding fall foliage…
I SPY SEASONS
From floor to ceiling windows that allow sunset views from the comfort of your living room, to rooftops and balconies where friends and family gather to watch the leaves change colour, the seamless blending of beautiful design and architecture with extensive views is what adds to the excitement of the fall season…
Stylish Home Offices at the Top Residential Buildings
A luxury condominium 40 West 12th is located in Midtown Atlanta, an urban neighborhood undergoing a modern metamorphosis. The residences infuse the…
The Most Picturesque Rooftops to Take In The Fall Foliage
The craving for outdoor spaces and expansive views of nature continues to be a priority for homebuyers. The luxury condos are a marvel on their own, but the picturesque rooftops are surely the buildings’ crown jewel. From floor-to-ceiling windows that allow sunset views from the comfort of your living room…
West Midtown's first condo tower changes course in long quest to sell out
Nearly two years after it finished construction, a condo high-rise that’s been called “a perfectly placed glass sculpture” where booming West Midtown meets English Avenue is changing sales tactics in a quest to move its stockpile of remaining units.
Seven88 West Midtown, a 22-story glass-encased tower that literally stands out along West Marietta Street in a former warehouse district, has tapped Engel & Völkers Atlanta…
Engel & Völkers Atlanta takes over sales, marketing for Seven88 condo tower
In its new role, Engel & Völkers will spearhead sales and marketing for the 279-unit building, where residences are priced from the $300,000s to more than $1 million…
Newly Finished Apartment ‘Offers a Calming, Rich Oasis in the Heart of Atlanta’
40 West 12th is a new, 20-story, boutique, condo development, with leisure amenities “modeled after a five-star resort,” including an all-season pool with city views…
47 Small Patio Ideas That Enhance Even Tiny Outdoor Spaces
In this Fogarty Finger–designed space—40 West 12th in Atlanta—a built-in fireplace allows for fireside relaxation without the usually associated footprint.
“Elevate your own private urban retreat by creating smaller intentional zones dedicated to dining alfresco or lounging fireside…
47 Small Patio Ideas That Enhance Even Tiny Outdoor Spaces
A tiny outdoor space may seem impossible to decorate, but with the help of some outside-the-box small patio ideas, it’s clear that there’s actually plenty you can do to make the most of your small outdoor space. A patio makeover doesn’t have to be a challenge, or a competition with greenery; in fact, with the right design…
Artistic Impressions
When New York-based architecture and interior design firm Fogarty Finger began its expansion into Atlanta, they were immediately tasked with a project that couldn’t be more perfect for a company entering into a new market—the opportunity to design a four-bedroom model home in brand-new luxury residences 40 West 12th…
Real Estate Developers Elevate the Resident Experience with Food and Beverage Solutions
Designed by Atlanta-based firm Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio, 40 West 12th is a 16-story tower that sits within the massive $530 million mixed-use development called 1105 West Peachtree that lured both Google and the food-forward Epicurean. Residents of 40 West 12th enjoy access to The Epicurean’s services, including private event catering, poolside dining and priority reservations at the hotel’s three restaurants…
In The City
Designed by Atlanta-based firm Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio, 40 West 12th Street is a skyline-changing, 16-story tower that sits within a massive $530-million mixed-use development called 1105 West Peachtree—in Atlanta’s heart of commerce and finance. It has lured both the Epicurean hotel (which services condo residents) and an ultramodern office tower in which Google leases more than 500,000 square feet. Among the condominiums, developed by Selig Development and Rockefeller Group…
MAKING A SPLASH
Designed by Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio, 40 West 12th Street is a 16-story tower that sits within the massive $530 million mixed-use development called 1105 West Peachtree that lured both Google and the Epicurean…
Engel and Völkers Atlanta begins selling homes for new community
Downing Park, Historic Druid Hills Boutique Community, Launches Sales
Engel & Völkers Atlanta launches sales and marketing for 20-home property with 20% of early release already sold, with prices starting at $1.6 million
Downing Park, the one-of-a-kind, luxury boutique neighborhood in Druid Hills, has officially launched sales, announced Engel & Völkers Atlanta, the brokerage firm leading the sales and marketing for the project…
Fresh images emerge for church-replacing Downing Park project
Plans are becoming clearer for a unique Druid Hills infill project that continues Atlanta’s appetite for rebirthing church property into other uses.
Fresh renderings and site plans show how the Downing Park project is replacing the razed Jackson Hill Baptist Church and repurposing a historic Tudor mansion on a property collectively known as Pinebloom, at Druid Hills’ border with Candler Park.
Atlanta condos make a comeback as home prices spike and offices reopen
Atlanta’s condominium market withered coming out of the Great Recession.
Now, prices for single-family houses and townhomes in the Atlanta are at dizzying heights, and the pandemic era of remote work is winding down as offices reopen.
The condo is making a comeback.
Homeowners Buying Two Properties in Bet That Hybrid Work Sticks
Empty nesters Peter and Janine Velardi bought a 2,400-square-foot condo at 40 West 12th Street in midtown Atlanta, part of a trio of interconnected buildings that also house Google offices and an Epicurean Hotel with a pool and high-end restaurant, where Peter can host client lunches. He consults in private equity, and is chief executive of referral marketing software company ReferMeIQ.
PEEK OF PRIVATE PARKS
40 West 12th presents a medley of exceptional amenities, with an outdoor deck that connects each building as one of its highlights. Dubbed the “Sky Terrace ,” the space includes enviable views of the Atlanta skyline, a shared event lawn, a hotel pool and bar, as well as private, resident-only grilling stations and lounge areas. The landscape architecture conjoining the office, Epicurean and 40 West 12th was designed by the Atlanta-based firm SITE Solutions.
'Everybody's back to work': Why home values in two Intown ZIP codes are gaining momentum
The reopening of Intown offices may be the catalyst for this activity, said Christa Huffstickler, founder and CEO of Engel & Volkers Atlanta.
“Everybody’s back to work,” Huffstickler told Atlanta Business Chronicle. “Everybody’s been sitting in traffic, everybody’s going back into the office.”
Atlanta’s modern residential tower with hotel services and amenities
Co-developed by Selig Development and Rockefeller Group, 40 West 12th offers 64 residences and a highly amenitised, urban lifestyle in Atlanta. The building is a central component of the new mixed-use development, 1105 West Peachtree, that includes a soaring Class A office skyscraper and new retail space. Residences include two to four bedroom layouts, upscale finishes, indoor and outdoor amenities and panoramic city views. The building also contains a sky high, all season pool and a resident exclusive indoor outdoor lounge.
Open Houses Planned In And Around The Midtown Area: Check Out The Latest Listings
Ultra-Luxury Condominiums Lead the Luxury Real Estate Boom in Atlanta
Designed by Atlanta-based firm Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio, 40 West 12th Street is a 16-story tower that is located within the massive $530 million mixed-use development. Dubbed 1105 West Peachtree, it features the Epicurean hotel, which services condo residents, and a state-of-the-art office tower that attracted Google to lease over 500,000 square feet.
6 things to expect after you make an offer on a house
Christian Ross, managing broker for Engel & Völkers Atlanta, says any counteroffer negotiations should take one or two days, but it could be longer if there’s a lot of back-and-forths. When the seller accepts your offer and everyone signs the documents, then you have a binding contract.
These Retirees Won’t Settle for Sleepy Suburbs—They’re Moving to the Big City
At $1.4M, ‘unique and fantastic’ Midtown penthouse lists for 2nd time ever
According to David Hollingshead, the Engel & Völkers Atlanta listing agent, this is only the second time the penthouse has been offered for sale in more than 20 years. He describes the property as “unique and fantastic.”
Looking to Buy a House? Try Throwing in Free Frozen Yogurt, Concert Tickets.
Conversations with Sacha Rady
In my first eight months of real estate, I have been named an Atlanta REALTOR® Association Top Producing Agent. I could not be more thankful for everyone who’s helped me along the way nor could I be more excited for what’s to come.
2 of the South’s ‘6 most modern luxury’ towers are in Atlanta
In the heart of Midtown, residents can “live beyond the everyday” at this boutique residential development. 40 West 12th features 64 residences ranging from two to four bedrooms, each with floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase spectacular Atlanta views. An elevated Sky Terrace with over an acre of communal outdoor green space, an indoor-outdoor resident’s lounge, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a sky-high indoor pool with fully retractable glass walls are among the amenities.
Engel & Völkers Atlanta Launches Sales on Future Phases at The Interlock by Monte Hewett
Engel & Völkers Atlanta, one of the fastest growing residential real estate brokerages in Atlanta, announced the launch of presales on the next phase at Interlock by Monte Hewett, the 41-residence townhome community located within The Interlock in Atlanta’s West Midtown, on the heels of preselling the first six homes available. The brokerage is overseeing the sales and marketing of the attached home development, which is scheduled to deliver the first set of homes in April 2022.
Additional townhomes come online at Westside’s Interlock
The townhomes are set in six buildings and have immediate access to the rest of the Interlock, the popular Howell Mill Road development that is home to restaurants, apartment homes, incubator office space, as well as the Puttshack mini-golf course and the Bellyard boutique hotel. The community is also in close proximity to other Westside destinations, including the Works and the Westside Provisions District.
Engel & Völkers Atlanta Launches Sales on Future Phases at The Interlock by Monte Hewett
Engel & Völkers Atlanta, one of the fastest growing residential real estate brokerages in Atlanta, today announced the launch of presales on the next phase at Interlock by Monte Hewett, the 41-residence townhome community located within The Interlock in Atlanta’s West Midtown, on the heels of preselling the first six homes available.
After rabid demand, more townhomes off Howell Mill Road announced
The Howell Mill Road corridor is attracting buyer interest from “a unique demographic, ranging from established professionals who are drawn to urban lifestyles to empty-nesters… looking to get a first taste of city life after relocating from the suburbs,” said Huffstickler in a recent announcement. “We expect sales to continue to soar.”
Rising Stars: Meet Missy Derr
Today we’d like to introduce you to Missy Derr.
Hi Missy, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I am a nationally recognized Top Producing REALTOR with Engel & Volkers Atlanta, which is awarded as one of the most prestigious brokerages globally. There’s a joke that I’m married to real estate, and I must admit it is the love of my life…
The Most Luxurious Condominiums Where Residents Can Stay Active No Matter the Season
40 West 12th Street is a 16-story tower located within a massive $530 million mixed-use development. Designed by Atlanta-based firm Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio and developed by Selig Enterprises and Rockefeller Group, the condominium features 64 high-design residences and offers a variety of exceptional amenities.
The Art of Home Sales Negotiation
Missy Derr is a nationally recognized and top producing realtor with Engel & Volkers Atlanta. She has been an advisor with the firm for more than three years, overseeing more than 80 transactions and $25 million in sales.
ESTATENVY interviewed Derr to get her advice for both buyers and sellers navigating the often-intimidating field of home sales negotiations.
Real Estate Briefs
The owners of Peachtree Center in Downtown won’t confirm several social media postings that it plans to convert one of its office towers into residential. A Linked In post by real estate agent Tim Wright with Avison Young said the 27-story South Tower of Peachtree Center would be converted to 340 residential units by 2023. Whether the residential will be condos or apartments is unclear.
4 Dream Homes In The U.S. With The Cosiest Fireplace
With the temperatures dropping and holiday spirit in the air, there’s no better time to snuggle up next to a roaring fire. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best condo throughout the U.S. that feature a variety of spectacular fireplaces, from show-stopping double-sided marble beauties to sleek gas ones that bring warmth to any modern home.
Ansley Park, Atlanta, Is Walkable to Museums, Concert Halls and Public Gardens
Ansley Park, centrally located within Atlanta’s Midtown area and developed in 1904, is one of the city’s oldest and most upscale neighborhoods. Around 60% to 70% of homes date between 1910 to 1930…
First look: Townhomes at social hub Interlock are coming to market
Alongside a growing slate of restaurants, Atlanta’s first Puttshack, the sleek Bellyard hotel, and 350 Windsor-branded apartments, the Interlock is gearing up to add its first for-sale residences soon.
The first dozen Interlock townhomes have started coming to market in recent weeks, tucked within the open-container, social hub where Howell Mill Road meets 14th Street.
Show-Stopping Fireplaces That Blend Artistry and Innovation
Fireplaces fill homes with warmth and coziness it’s true, however, little by little double-sided marble beauties or sleek gas ones in a modern interior transcend their functions. This desirable piece in a luxurious space becomes an attraction and an element of decor.
Midtown condo breaks record for price per square foot
A luxury condo in Midtown Atlanta recently sold for $2.8 million, a new record at just over $1,000 per square foot. The deal was closed by Engel & Völkers Atlanta for more than $200,000 over asking price.
Atlanta's Condo Market Gears up for 2022
It’s no secret that the real estate market saw major changes throughout 2021. Atlanta’s local market was no exception, as homes flew off the market like hot cakes. Now, as 2022 is upon us, those who are planning a move to or within the metro area might wonder what that means when it comes to their residential choices. For individuals looking to move intown, there is an excellent option: condos.
Poll: What’s Atlanta’s best small-scale development debut of 2021?
When it comes to thoughtful projects on a relatively small scale, it’s been a big year all across metro Atlanta.
For the next installment of our Best of Atlanta 2021 tournament series, we’re spotlighting new development from Adair Park to Alpharetta that promises to have an outsized impact, or to serve as an example of context-sensitive architecture done right.
Engel & Völkers Development Services Features 40 West 12th
As a luxury boutique brand, Engel & Völkers specializes in a number of divisions, including Development Services. Development Services assists clients with their residential and commercial projects through every step of the process, helping to design, and execute, personally tailored solutions for the specific needs of both clients and projects.
As a brand, Engel & Völkers is most well known for providing superior service but also places high value in optimizing…
Priced at $349K, stylish Midtown flat bagged contract in two days
Since its conversion to condos more than 20 years ago, Midtown’s 805 Peachtree building has been a draw for loft enthusiasts seeking architectural authenticity and sturdy midcentury bones.
According to its listing, this particular condo (unit 307) had been updated “far beyond all other units in the building” prior to hitting the market this past weekend…
What’s the future of Atlanta real estate for 2022?
Trying to predict what will happen in the residential real estate market in 2022 is a bit like trying to forecast the weather months in advance, but while the future of home sales and development has become increasingly unforeseeable, real estate professionals continue the work of advocating for their clients…
Kolter Urban buys site for second Buckhead condo tower, $110M project will rise 18 stories
Developer Kolter Urban has completed the purchase of a south Buckhead property where it plans to develop an 18-story condo tower, its second luxury high-rise in one of the city’s wealthiest areas along Peachtree Creek…
Hidden Gems: Meet James Robbins of Engel & Völkers Atlanta
After graduation from Auburn University in 2001, I moved to Atlanta and started a career in sales. After 10 years of inside and outside sales, I was offered an opportunity with a small boutique brokerage in Midtown focused on high rise condos. I immediately loved working with people to find their dream homes. After building a small following in the condo market I branched out into single family homes and multiple family buildings. In 2018 I was recruited by the owner of Engel & Völkers Atlanta…
Meet Lukas Babusak | Realtor® at Engel & Völkers Atlanta
My adventure into the real estate industry began during my freshman year of college at Georgia State University; I pursued my real estate license whilst taking a full-time workload of college classes. After obtaining my Georgia real estate license, I immediately began working part-time at a commercial real estate company based here in Atlanta…
New condo tower sets Midtown sales record
According to Engel & Völkers Atlanta, the residence at 40 West 12th sold for $2.8 million, or more than $1,000 per square foot — $200,000 over the asking price. The condo building is part of the 1105 West Peachtree mixed-use development, which is offering 64 for-sale residences priced from $1.1 million to $2.6 million and above. The property is being co-developed by Selig Development…
US on the Cusp of a Whopping $2T in Annual Housing Sales
Driven by overall confidence in the market, more money is being spent on real estate than ever before. More homes selling in more expensive markets is another driver. Through the second quarter of 2021, the total value of residential real estatetransactions was over $600 billion for the third time…
Inside a new Midtown condo that just set sales records
A recent transaction at Midtown’s new 40 West 12th building could help put to rest any lingering concerns the pandemic’s rush for single-family housing would crush Atlanta’s condo market.
Reps tell Urbanize Atlanta the priciest offering in the 19-story tower has traded for $2.8 million, or more than $200,000 over the asking price…
6 of the Most Modern Luxury Residential Towers in the South
What house with a backyard and a front porch to boot? Living in the American South may have traditionally meant single-family homes, but these days, modern towers with New York City-inspired sensibilities could be the way to go. From Dallas to Atlanta, with Nashville in the mix, the southern region is seeing a growing number of sleek residential buildings that evoke big city sophistication…
Celebrate Thanksgiving in Style at These Buildings
With the holiday season upon us—and 2021’s celebrations set to be considerably more sociable than last year—residents at luxury condominiums across the United States are being treated to special concierge services and Thanksgiving menus, as well as being blessed with some exceptional entertaining spaces at their disposal. Here are a few standouts…
In Midtown, top-floor apartment conversion hankers for $570K
Where Midtown meets Old Fourth Ward, this mid-rise building formerly known as the Ivy Hall Apartments was part of a mini wave of condo conversion projects a couple of years ago, joining flips in Atlantic Station and Buckhead’s 50-unit Enclave at Peachtree Memorial…
Atlanta luxury real estate: What’s ripe on The Peach State’s market?
The bustling city of Atlanta, Georgia, home of America’s second-busiest airport and a great deal of Fortune 500 companies, is also the site of some of the country’s most lavish luxury listings. FOX Business’ “Mansion Global” toured two locations on the city’s market, beginning with a penthouse duplex on floors 57 and 58 of the Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead…
Images: Google's new Midtown Atlanta HQ aims to dazzle with light
Selig Enterprises recently announced the completion of a three-tower venture that has “forever changed” Midtown’s skyline—thanks in no small part to a massive steel exoskeleton on its tallest building that bursts to life with a range of LED lighting.
Announced five years ago, the 1105 West Peachtree project…
First Look at 40 West 12th Bringing Manhattan-Style Luxury Residences to Midtown Atlanta
A slice of Manhattan majesty is coming to Midtown Atlanta.
Selig Development of Selig Enterprises—one of the biggest real estate companies in Atlanta—and NYC’s Rockefeller Group are proud to unveil the first model residence from 40th West 12th, a new luxury residential condominium. The pictures shared here showcase the living space, designed by Michael Morris of M. Crisler Designs.
First Look at 40 West 12th Bringing Manhattan-Style Luxury Residences to Midtown Atlanta
A slice of Manhattan majesty is coming to Midtown Atlanta.
Selig Development of Selig Enterprises—one of the biggest real estate companies in Atlanta—and NYC’s Rockefeller Group are proud to unveil the first model residence from 40th West 12th, a new luxury residential condominium. The pictures shared here showcase the living space, designed by Michael Morris of M. Crisler Designs.
Making a Splash: Four Indoor Pools for All Four Seasons
Developers have been hard at work stocking their condos with amenities to appeal to demanding homebuyers. Outdoor and indoor pools are among the top amenities that are instrumental in attracting new residents in the post-pandemic environment.
Pools that offer both beautiful form and desirable function are among the distinctive features that often help close the deal for many homebuyers, that’s why interior designers are transforming…
Inside Atlanta’s First New York-Style Luxury Residence at 40 West 12th
Midtown Manhattan has arrived in Midtown Atlanta with 40 West 12th, the first New York-style luxury condominium to debut in the city. Co-developed by Selig Development, a division of Selig Enterprises, one of Atlanta’s oldest and largest privately held real estate companies, and Rockefeller Group, New York-based firm founded to develop Rockefeller Center, the luxury residential condominium tower entices with upscale finishes…
Sales of homes at One Museum Place have closed
Sales of the 44 residences at the luxury condominium development One Museum Place have closed out.
Engel & Völkers Atlanta joined the community’s marketing team in 2019 and sold the last five homes with more than $13.5 million in listing sales, according to a press release. The firm’s top-producing sales adviser, Ashley Battleson, worked on-site and led sales and marketing of the residences…
Frank Lloyd Wright Home Lists in Michigan, Jonathan Adler Makes Moves in SoHo, and More Real Estate News
From high-profile design commissions to exciting listings, there is always something new happening in the world of real estate. In this roundup, AD PRO has everything you need to know…
New Midtown tower reflects tech sector demand for trophy office space
Strong leasing at Atlanta’s 1105 West Peachtree shows tech tenants are willing to pay a premium for trophy space…
Google-Anchored 1105 West Peachtree Opens in Midtown
The $530 million tri-tower mixed-use destination encompasses a Class AA office tower anchored by Google leasing 19 floors; 40 West 12th, a condominium tower priced from $1.1 to $2.5+ million; Epicurean Atlanta, a 178-key hotel designed for food lovers; and the Sky Terrace, an elevated amenity deck and greenspace that connects the three towers…
FIREPLACE SHOWCASE
While the scorching summer winds down and cosy autumn evenings emerge ahead – The crisp fall air, vibrant leaves and dark evenings provide an opportunity to break out the s’mores, get comfy and make memories with loved ones. What better way to do that than by sitting by a roaring fire?
Abode2 rounds up some select condominium listings that feature fireplaces in an array of different, captivating designs…
Huffstickler of Engel & Völkers Atlanta: Condo market a “seller’s paradise”
The Atlanta condo market, which was left in the dust by the single-family sector last year as stay-at-home orders removed urban living’s primary appeal, has come roaring back, as the world adjusts to the new normal of pandemic life, and the live-work-play lifestyle is hot once again…
What $2.2M buys in a sparkly new Midtown condo right now
Credit (or blame) the influx of impactful tech companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Airbnb, in conjunction with tight housing supply and relatively low interest rates, and it’s easy to understand how home prices in Atlanta’s core have climbed by an estimated 20 percent in the past year alone…
At $3.7M, mondo Craftsman sets Ansley Park's '21 sales record
As one might guess, the year’s highest recorded home sale in the coveted intown neighborhoods of Ansley Park and Sherwood Forest is beyond quarantine and lockdown-friendly.
More than 7,200 square feet, three levels, a master closet that could qualify as an apartment, and the one-bedroom carriage house around back qualify it as such…
New live-work townhouse is entry into Oakhurst for under $700K
Behold one of only three Oakhurst properties without contracts priced under $700,000 at the moment—and the lone new home of the bunch.
It’s part of the 13-home Elle at Oakhurst housing node that’s claimed a section of a sprawling church parking lot on West College Avenue. And it’s a unique live-work approach…
Managing Broker of the Year: Scott Askew, Engel & Völkers
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Scott Askew is undoubtedly a true Atlantan. Across his four decades in the real estate industry, he’s harnessed his knowledge of the unique neighborhoods that punctuate the city to deliver an exceptional client experience. Scott’s career began soon after graduating from the University of Georgia in 1978, when he joined his father’s brokerage, Askew Realty Co. as a sales associate. Within a few years…
Global Company, Local Real Estate Experts: Engel and Völkers Atlanta
We sat down with Founder and CEO of Engel & Völkers Atlanta, Christa Huffstickler, to discuss how her team of passionate brokers set the bar when it comes to real estate in Atlanta. Driven to give their clients the best of the best, while attracting only the best talent, Engel & Völkers Atlanta has the national prestige with the local expertise, we keep coming back to time and again.
Revealed: The 21 Most Astonishing Homes On The Market Right Now
No doubt, the housing market is booming as more and more people seek their ultimate sanctuary—from basement bars to smart technology. With these luxe listings, there is truly no place like home.
Meet Christa Huffstickler: Founder & CEO of Engel & Völkers Atlanta
We had the good fortune of connecting with Christa Huffstickler and we’ve shared our conversation below.
6 Homes for Less than $1 million
The homes of the new Elle at Oakhurst development were designed to fit into the early-20th-century district of this historic Atlanta suburb. This five-bedroom Craftsman-style bungalow features farmhouse details, an open living room with gas-starter fireplace, a chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry and breakfast room, an owner’s suite with sitting room, and front and upstairs porches.
Robbie Roberts joins Engel & Völkers
Real Estate Briefs: Seven88 model homes, Ten29 West Townhomes, Overture Powers Ferry and more.
Atlanta Realtors Association names top producers of 2020
ALL GOOD IN THE ’HOOD
Behold Atlanta's priciest home, a $14M buildout atop the Waldorf Astoria
From a church parking lot, this Oakhurst housing node is almost finished
Behold Google's future views from atop Midtown's forthcoming three-tower project
Steve Baile has been developing tall buildings around Midtown for 20 years, dating back to the Midtown Plaza condo towers, the ones with Publix at the base.But turning a full city block in the heart of Midtown, where West Peachtree meets 12th Street, into a 3.5-acre, tri-tower megacomplex all at once has been a new sort of formidable challenge.
1105 West Peachtree’s Tallest of Three Towers Tops Out, Is Slated For Fall 2021 Completion
The tallest of three towers rising concurrently at 1105 West Peachtree is topping out, Selig Development, the firm behind the $530 million mixed-use Midtown project Wednesday announced. The 64-unit condominium building, 40 West 12th, topped out in October 2020 following the Epicurean Atlanta hotel in August 2020. The Class A office tower is slated for a fall 2021 completion. 1105 West Peachtree broke ground nearly two years ago to the day.
Atlanta 500 Our City's Most Powerful Leaders
If ever there were a time to ponder the meaning of leadership, it is now. Of course, the topic is always a hot issue during a presidential election season. However, the pandemic presented every leader from CEOs to school principals—with unprecedented challenges. Companies were suddenly reinventing procedures and products to keep employees safe and, in many cases, enable them to work remotely. Cash flow and supply chains became unpredictable. Projections became impossible. The situation called for leadership by improvisation.
Property Spotlight: $14 million Buckhead penthouse is the most expensive in Atlanta
Atlanta real estate leaders talk 2021
Atop Atlanta’s 42-Story Waldorf Astoria, a Newly Completed Penthouse
Newly-built Buckhead home selling for $13 million
Engel & Völkers Atlanta Partners with JW Collection on Portfolio of Communities
Newly-built Buckhead home selling for $13 million
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40 West 12th Tops Out, Opens Presentation Gallery
New Midtown condo development tops out, opens presentation gallery
Selig Development, Rockefeller Group and Engel & Völkers Atlanta are celebrating the topping off of its 40 West 12th development at 1105 West Peachtree in Midtown, according to a press release.
Residential Real Estate High-rise development still in demand intown
High-rise residential developments are on the rise in the Buckhead and Midtown area.
Just a block north of Phipps Plaza at Peachtree and Peachtree Dunwoody roads, Oshkosh, Wisc.-based Atlas Capital Ventures is planning a 32-story hotel and condo tower. Palm Beach Co., Fla.-based luxury home developer Kolter Urban is building its first project in Georgia, the 22-story The Graydon Buckhead.
Jeremy Smith, Realtor, Engel & Völkers Atlanta
What was your most interesting job before going into real estate? My most interesting job was when I worked with my family at their event venue.
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Dallas, GA
Everyone Wants to Buy a House Right Now. 9 Experts Predict How Long Demand Will Soar
Steve Harvey drops $15 million on Tyler Perry’s gigantic former mansion
Steve Harvey just landed one of Atlanta’s most impressive estates. The nearly 35,000-square-foot French Provincial-style mansion, which was once owned by Tyler Perry, was just sold to the comedian-turned-TV host for $15 million, as first reported by TMZ.
Two Luxury Sales Dynamos on the Move
The luxury brokerage division at Engel & Völkers Atlanta’s just got bigger with the addition of The Robinson Group, according to a press release. The group’s 10 advisors work in Atlanta’s high-end neighborhoods, and since its inception in 2002, The Robinson Group has exceeded $621 million in sales under the leadership of founder Lisa Robinson.
Top Producing Brokerage Team Joins Engel & Völkers Atlanta
Engel & Völkers Atlanta announces the addition of The Robinson Group under the leadership of Lisa Robinson to the firm’s luxury brokerage division. The top producing group of 10 advisors specialize in luxury residential listing sales in Atlanta’s top neighborhoods and will continue its elite focus under the Engel & Völkers Atlanta brand.
Did You Hear? With Georgia's Stay-Home Order Lifted, Huffstickler Sees Condo Sales Jump
When the majority of Georgia’s stay-at-home order was lifted last week, veteran condominium sales executive Christa Huffstickler saw an immediate lift in business at the properties her team at Engel & Völkers Atlanta is marketing for sale.
2020 Real Estate Award Nominees
Meet the Who’s Who of Atlanta’s thriving real estate industry! Modern Luxury Interiors Atlanta has narrowed down the city’s most in-the-know experts, and now we are handing out some well-deserved accolades.
A View From The Top
With Atlanta’s thriving economy and ongoing population boom, it’s not surprising that the local real estate market has gone vertical. In fact, with more people than ever looking for exceptional and diverse housing options, the metro area’s luxury condo market is on the rise, having experienced an impressive upturn with both new construction and established developments becoming bona fide hot properties across the multifamily segment.
Homebuying during a pandemic: ‘We felt like we were racing the virus.’
When Alex Ingoglia and Brooke Brady, two recently engaged law school graduates from the Midwest, first planned a trip to Atlanta in March to search for the perfect starter home, they didn’t figure they would need an escape plan. But in the age of coronavirus, even something as seemingly pedestrian as touring homes requires a little more planning.
Moving forward means innovation, according to agents
It’s been about 13 years since Alix Nadi of RE/MAX Around Atlanta got into the real estate business, and keeping up with past clients to maintain a strong referral network is central to her strategy of success.
But for Nadi, maintaining relationships is not just about business — especially in these challenging times. It’s also about caring for others and doing the right thing.
As coronavirus impacts home showings, Atlanta real estate market takes a hit, adjusts
Year after year, springtime proves to be one of the best seasons to sell an Atlanta home.
That is, until a pandemic seized control of the global economy.
How Poncey-Highland townhomes next to Manuel’s Tavern are shaping up
Years in the making, a boutique community of Poncey-Highland townhomes that claimed what used to be Manuel’s Tavern’s main parking lot is coming to market.
Despite a citywide shelter-in-place order in light of coronavirus concerns, Engel & Völkers Atlanta reps report that 550 North Highland, a 16-townhome Selig Development project, is still expected to see its first units delivered this summer.
Christian Ross of Engel & Völkers offers 3 tips to transform your business
Christian Ross is the managing broker at Engel & Völkers Atlanta, a premier real estate company where she oversees her own team.
As one of Atlanta’s top-selling brokers, she has developed an international client base.
Engel & Völkers Celebrates Top Producers
Following the recent acquisition of three Atlanta affiliate firms, Engel & Völkers Atlanta took a victory lap earlier this month with an awards luncheon for its top producers.
The firm’s most productive advisors (Engel & Völkers’ term for brokers) attended the ceremony at Ansley Golf Club, where the company not only celebrated its top producers hitting a collective $132 million in sales volume for 2019, but also the recent purchases of Engel & Völkers North Atlanta, Engel & Völkers Intown Atlanta and Engel & Völkers Brookhaven.
Townhomes Near Manuel’s Tavern are up for Sale
For some die-hard fans of beloved Atlanta restaurant Manuel’s Tavern, it could be the ideal address to call home.
Sales have begun for 16 townhomes located next door to Manuel’s Tavern at 550 North Highland in the hip Poncey-Highland neighborhood.
Presales begin for 550 North Highland townhomes
The first set of townhomes at a new 16-unit community in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood just went on the market and will be available to move in early this summer, according to a press release from Engel & Völkers Atlanta, which is selling and marketing the residences.
Resales Rule Atlanta's Luxury Condo Market
Selig Development Co. has not even opened a sales office for 40 West 12th, but the firm already has pre-sold six units in its planned luxury condo project.
Real Estate Briefs: Engel & Völkers consolidates
Engel & Völkers Atlanta has acquired Engel & Völkers North Atlanta, Engel & Völkers Intown Atlanta and Engel & Völkers Brookhaven, which will operate solely under the Engel & Völkers Atlanta brand. The consolidation brings markets such as Virginia Highland, Decatur, East Atlanta and Morningside under the firm’s management.
Engel & Volkers Atlanta qualifying broker: ‘Have you seen the number of cranes in Midtown?’
Scott Askew took part in a Broker Panel discussion about the outlook for the 2020 housing market at the Atlanta Real Estate Summit.
2020 Atlanta 500: Real Estate
In 2017, Christa Huffstickler joined the Engel & Völkers international network to open Engel & Völkers Atlanta, which has two dedicated divisions: one for new home sales and one for general brokerage real estate.
Engel & Völkers Atlanta buys affiliate firms
Engel & Völkers Atlanta has acquired three affiliate firms – Engel & Völkers North Atlanta, Engel & Völkers Intown Atlanta and Engel & Völkers Brookhaven – bringing in new markets under the newly consolidated firm.
Voice Activated Home Automation Systems
Nothing makes residents and managers more nervous about privacy issues than voice-activated technology. But hands-free intelligent devices are becoming indispensable nonetheless.
Google, Blackstone Make Major Commitments to Large Atlanta Mixed-Use Project
Two U.S. business giants, Google and Blackstone, have committed to play major roles in an Atlanta mixed-use development that includes the largest single tower under construction in the city since the Great Recession.
Engel & Völkers Florida Hosts Annual Leadership Summit
Engel & Völkers Florida hosted their ninth annual Leadership Summit on Thursday, September 26 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs. Over 100 members of the Engel & Völkers Florida network, which is comprised of 31 franchise-brokerages were joined by their colleagues from regions all around the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. The team gathered for a day-long conference to review year-to-date growth, discuss industry-related best practices, network with colleagues, strategize tactics for the year to come, and honor award winners.
Engel & Völkers Atlanta Adds Top-Producing Agent to Advisor Team
Engel & Völkers Atlanta announced the addition of Ken Covers to the firm’s illustrious advisor collective. A 20-year veteran, Covers is a notable asset to the luxury residential brokerage firm, well-known for his uncanny ability to deliver excellent results for buyers and sellers and is in Atlanta’s top one percent with regard to real estate sales volume, garnering over $280 million in career sales. Previously at Engel & Völkers Intown Atlanta, Covers made the move to the Engel & Völkers Atlanta in early September.
Engel & Völkers Atlanta Adds Top-Producing Agent to Advisor Team
Engel & Völkers Atlanta today announced the addition of Ken Covers to the firm’s illustrious advisor collective. A 20-year veteran, Covers is a notable asset to the luxury residential brokerage firm, well-known for his uncanny ability to deliver excellent results for buyers and sellers and is in Atlanta’s top one percent with regard to real estate sales volume, garnering over $280 million in career sales. Previously at Engel & Völkers Intown Atlanta, Covers made the move to the Engel & Völkers Atlanta in early September.
‘Alexa, Tell Me About the Kitchen’
More brokerages are testing out how to use the rising popularity of voice-activated devices, like Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant, in their business. Real estate brokerage Engel & Völkers is now showing how more professionals can conduct home tours with a voice assistant.
Real Estate Briefs: New condos and townhomes, plus realtor news
Engel & Völkers Atlanta’s Ben Harris Group recently closed on an $845,000 residence at 1010 Midtown, setting a record-breaking price per square foot in the luxury high-rise located in the heart of Midtown. The 28th floor unit was locked in at $605 per square foot by Engel & Völkers Atlanta listing agent Ben Harris who has secured over $30 million in total sales at the condo tower. 1010 Midtown is part of Selig Enterprise’s 12th & Midtown mixed-use development.
Engel & Völkers Atlanta Launches Alexa-Enabled Model Home at District Lofts
Engel & Völkers Atlanta is upping the ante on the traditional model home tour, integrating Amazon’s voice-activated smart device into the model home experience at District Lofts, a condo conversion in Atlantic Station. The smart technology greets potential homeowners upon entry and delivers a fully tech-enabled circuit around the unit. Model home visitors will be able to command Alexa using only their voices, and prompts will be set up around the home to guide their orders.
Engel & Völkers Atlanta Launches Alexa-Enabled Model Home at District Lofts
“With buyers relying more on technology, we are tailoring our sales efforts to meet the changing expectations of the modern buyer. What we are employing is reflective of a greater trend towards a larger tech presence in the home,” said Christa Huffstickler, Founder & CEO of Engel & Völkers Atlanta. “We aim to modify our sales approach to apply to the generations and audiences we are trying to appeal to, and the Alexa-enabled model home is representative of their new tech-focused approach to life.”
Engel & Völkers Atlanta Announces Record-breaking Sale at 1010 Midtown
Engel & Völkers Atlanta’s Ben Harris Group recently closed on an $845,000 residence at 1010 Midtown, setting a record-breaking price per square foot in the luxury high-rise located in the heart of Midtown. The 28th floor unit was locked in at $605 per square foot by Engel & Völkers Atlanta listing agent Ben Harris who has secured over $30 million in total sales at the condo tower. 1010 Midtown is part of Selig Enterprise’s 12th & Midtown mixed-use development.
Luxury Midtown Townhouse Offers Tons Of Amenities
ATLANTA, GA — This week’s Midtown Wow House is a luxury one-bedroom unit at 1010. According to its Realtor.com listing, its located at 1080 Peachtree Street in the heart of Midtown. Here are the details.
Engel & Völkers Atlanta Announces Record-breaking Sale at 1010 Midtown
Luxury condominium high-rise celebrates highest price per square foot sold since 2008 opening. Engel & Völkers Atlanta’s Ben Harris Group recently closed on an $845,000 residence at 1010 Midtown, setting a record-breaking price per square foot in the luxury high-rise located in the heart of Midtown. The 28th floor unit was locked in at $605 per square foot by Engel & Völkers Atlanta listing agent Ben Harris who has secured over $30 million in total sales at the condo tower.
Stuck In The Dirt: After Years Of Promises, Atlanta's Fabled Luxury Skyscraper Clouded In Mystery
Five years ago, a New York developer bought a plot of land in Midtown Atlanta, declaring its intentions to build the tallest residential tower in the Southeast, with prices and finishes more in line with Midtown Manhattan. Brokers for the project — called No2 Opus Place — say they have dozens of buyers who have committed to buying units in the building, some of which are being offered for north of $10M.
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Customized 1010 Midtown condo breaks sales record at $845K
It’s no secret that demand for quality high-rise condos in Atlanta’s most walkable neighborhoods remains quite strong.
But at 1010 Midtown, the ongoing seller’s marker has resulted in a record-breaking sale for the decade-old building.
Record-breaking Sale at 1010 Midtown Announced
Engel & Völkers Atlanta’s Ben Harris Group recently closed on an $845,000 residence at 1010 Midtown, setting a record-breaking price per square foot in the luxury high-rise located in the heart of Midtown. The 28th floor unit was locked in at $605 per square foot by Engel & Völkers Atlanta listing agent Ben Harris who has secured over $30 million in total sales at the condo tower.
$4 Million Waldorf Astoria Buckhead Condo Sold
Engel & Völkers Atlanta has announced the sale of a full-floor residence at The Residences at Waldorf Astoria, Atlanta, marking metro Atlanta’s highest new construction condominium sale on FMLS since December 2017. Located above the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Buckhead, the 4,863-square-foot residence closed at $3.95 million.
Why Builders Love Atlanta
The list of cities that have been truly dominant in new construction gains in recent months and years is a short one. But that list includes Atlanta, which ranks fourth among U.S. cities with the most new-home development, according to a recent Realtor.com census data study.
10 New developments creating buzz around Atlanta
Located in the heart of Brookhaven, Skyland Brookhaven is a new townhome development marketed by Engel & Völkers and currently being developed by Southeast Capital Companies.
Hot Market: More affordable Intown condos and townhomes are in demand
Intown condominiums and townhomes continue to be a hot ticket for homebuyers. The current limited inventory and increase in prices, however, have slowed things down a bit. Still, a few projects are coming online that could help open things up again.
1105 West Peachtree Files Plans To Go Vertical, Sales Launch For Tower's Condos
Plans have been submitted to the City of Atlanta for Selig’s forthcoming 1105 West Peachtree mixed-use to go vertical. Last week’s application was specifically field for the project’s 31 story office tower. The building permit submission follows the launch of sales for 1105 West Peachtree’s condo component, 40 West 12th. Engel & Völkers Atlanta is managing the condo sales which launched this week.
MAY 2019 - Atlanta INtown
Intown condominiums and townhomes continue to be a hot ticket for homebuyers. The current limited inventory and increase in prices, however, have slowed things down a bit. Still, a few projects are coming online that could help open things up again. (p.24 & 28)
At Aqua building, $936K three-bedroom condo promoted as ‘the Midtown unicorn’
This sprawling Midtown condo from 2007 is described as having been barely lived in, but that could be an understatement. Maybe “mothballed” is more appropriate. Spartan to the nines, it’s one of seven units for sale at the 24-story Aqua building, where both Lil Wayne and CeeLo Green have formerly lived the luxe penthouse life. Given its three-bedroom status as a high-rise condo, the unit is marketed as “the Midtown unicorn.”
Residents can buy a new luxury Midtown condo for at least $500K
Residents looking to live in Midtown may want to start saving now. New luxury condominiums, called 40 West 12th, recently went on sale with prices ranging between $500,000 and $2.2 million, according to a release on the project.
Atlantic Station apartments being converted to condos
Another intown condo conversion is underway. Owners of Atlantic Station’s 17th Street Lofts apartments are converting the project to condominiums. The 147-unit project will feature one, two and three-bedroom units priced from $400,000 to $600,000.
Atlantic Station apartments are latest to go for-sale condo, with ‘attainable’ prices
The trend of renovating and repositioning Atlanta apartments as for-sale condos is continuing at Atlantic Station, where the largest conversion project in recent memory has begun. The former 17th Street Lofts rental building, which borders Atlantic Station’s central green space, is now known as District Lofts.
CF Real Estate Services Announces 17th Street Loft Conversion
CF Real Estate Services and Engel & Völkers Atlanta today announced the conversion of 17th Street Lofts to District Lofts, a collection of 147 condominiums perched atop the retail centerpiece of Atlantic Station, with the first phase of the project currently undergoing a $2.3 million renovation.
Best New Development: 40 West 12th
When the formal sales promotion hasn’t even launched and you’re already making appointments, it’s a good bet that the marketing team has done an outstanding job providing the real estate market with the information needed to create buzz and potential sales right out of the block — or in this case — out of the ground.
Construction begins, sales launched for new Midtown condo community
Selig Development and Engel & Völkers Atlanta have launched sales for 40 West 12th, the new luxury condominium at its mixed-use development 1105 West Peachtree.
Fresh renderings: Block-consuming, multi-tower Midtown project set to begin ascent
Cranes are going up around Midtown’s 1105 West Peachtree site, where a major multi-tower development is soon to begin vertical construction, project leaders tell Curbed Atlanta. By mid-April, three cranes will stand on the property, which is expected to one day house three towers offering office space, for-sale luxury condos, and hotel rooms.
Real Estate Briefs: Harper on Piedmont, Preston Hills, Ashley Gables Buckhead and top agents
A $400 million development will bring a new mixed-use skyscraper and “luxury” housing tower to 3354 Peachtree Road by 2022. The development will go up on what is now a 3-acre parking lot along Ga. 400 and the Buckhead MARTA Station.
Grand opening of Engel & Völkers’ South Buckhead location – 3.2.19
Engel & Völkers Atlanta recently opened a new location in South Buckhead, holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new digs. The shop is situated between Midtown and Buckhead on 25th Street and Peachtree Street. In preparation for the move, the Peachtree Street building received a facelift and now features a crisp white exterior.
Real Estate Briefs: Team 360 forms, plus agent news, top offices, new homes and more
Engel & Völkers Atlanta has appointed Christian Ross as managing broker. Ross will oversee and lead a team of 45-plus real estate advisors. Currently, she serves on the board of directors for the 9,000 member Atlanta Realtors Association.
Where Midtown meets Old Fourth Ward, rental building is going condo, starting in $200Ks
Since the Great Recession petered out and thousands of luxury apartments began sprouting in Buckhead, Decatur, Old Fourth Ward, and other ITP hotspots, speculation has swirled that a mass condo conversion was inevitable.
Condo Sales Launched For Harper On Piedmont
TriBridge Residential has partnered with Engel & Völkers Atlanta, the leader in providing premier real estate services in the Atlanta market, to handle sales and marketing for the condominiums.
TriBridge Residential Launches Condominium Sales for Harper on Piedmont
TriBridge Residential is pleased to launch sales for Harper on Piedmont, a recently announced condominium conversion situated on the border of Downtown, Midtown and Old Fourth Ward.
Real estate company revamping Midtown apartments into luxury condos
New luxury condominium homes are coming to Midtown, an area that’s seen major commercial and residential changes in recent years. Harper on Piedmont, located on 625 Piedmont Avenue, will consist of 111 newly designed studios and one- to three-bedroom homes with upscale amenities. The homes will sit on the site of the former Ivy Hall Apartments.
People on The Move
Ginger Bondurant of Engel & Völkers Atlanta has been promoted to Creative Marketing Director.
People on The Move
Christian Ross has been appointed as Managing Broker of Engel and Völkers Atlanta.
This week in Atlanta real estate: New downtown Norcross communities, Midtown apartment dilemmas and more
Miller Lowry Developments entered into a strategic partnership with Waterford Homes to develop two subdivisions near historic downtown Norcross. The partnership allows Miller Lowry to focus on larger developments by shifting from a general contractor role to that of a custom residential builder.
15 townhomes starting in the low $800s going up near Huff Road
The project, named The Felix West Midtown, was recently announced by Miller Lowry Developments. The location at Huff Road and Earnest Street is in walking distance to Westside Provisions and will have direct access to the future extension of the Beltline, a press release said.
NEAR AVALON, UPSCALE TOWNHOME PROJECT FROM $500KS IS A HIT, PER DEVELOPER
A boutique townhome community with what developers call top-quality, unique style is aiming to capitalize on proximity to the massive Avalon project and urbanizing downtown Alpharetta.
For $360K in Cabbagetown, ‘sophisticated, luxurious retreat’ takes chances
With a listing that brims with superlatives such as “alluring,” “breathtaking,” and “luxurious,” this gussied-up loft at The Stacks in Cabbagetown has much to live up to for potential buyers.
Tour of Homes: Notable 2018 residential real estate sales around metro Atlanta
Based on the number of multi-million-dollar home sales in the metro Atlanta area between Jan. 1, 2018 and Nov. 15, 2018, the luxury residential real estate market in Atlanta continues to prosper.
Report: Intown condo and townhome prices are rising, yet so is inventory
Closing out the year from October 2017 through September 2018, Engel & Völkers Atlanta has released its Q3 market report, with some interesting findings regarding the city’s intown submarkets. While the number of sales went down and inventory is increasing in most areas, prices are increasing as well in hotter neighborhoods.
Atlanta’s near top as relocation destination
Many of the new arrivals to the city are young professionals, early in their careers and looking for a “starter” home. Unfortunately for them, the Atlanta price increases are worst at the lower end of the market, said Christa Huffstickler, chief executive of Engel & Völkers.
AJC - Amazon’s HQ2 decision highlights broader interest in urban, transit
“I think we have grown tremendously as a city,” said Christa Huffstickler, the chief executive of residential real estate firm Engel & Volkers Atlanta. She cited everything from jobs, to the Beltline to restaurants and festivals. “There are a lot of draws bringing people into Atlanta. Simultaneously, you have had this urban workforce that built up.”
ATLANTA INTOWN - Real estate brief
A recent $2.3 Million sale in Midtown marked the highest price per square foot for a high rise condo unit sale in that submarket. Engel & Völkers Atlanta recently sold the penthouse unit in the luxury condo high rise 1065 Midtown at $816 per square foot.
ATLANTA INTOWN - ROOMS WITH A VIEW
With new condo projects like the forthcoming of 40 West 12 and Atlantic — which debuted in 2017 and has sold over 100 homes — generating interest and posting high sales, we’re optimistic that the market will respond positively to new condo development throughout the rest of the year and into 2019.
Simply Buckhead - Wowed on Wieuca
A young couple purchases the model home at Chastain East. The couple stepped in the door and toured the 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home and a surprise proposal followed. We are so excited advisor Ashley Battleson was able to help plan this special surprise.
ATLANTA HOME - Trending Now
Work out with a view and enjoy complimentary boutique fitness classes at Atlantic. For more information visit www.ownatlantic.com
ATLANTA HOME - WHAT'S NEW
Chastain East offers 32 newly built homes at Chastain Park. This tucked-away community offers elevator options. open floor plans, and master-on-main options. For more information, visit chastaineast.com.
ATLANTA HOME - REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE
Atlanta’s premier luxury real estate firm, Engel & Völkers Atlanta, will officially open its flagship shop’s doors this fall. At the crossroads of Midtown and Buckhead, two of the city’s hottest neighborhoods for high-end housing and cultural hotspots, Engel & Völkers Atlanta’s team of advisers is positioned to link together the aspirations of discerning individuals here and around the world with passion, expertise, and venerated leadership.
IN A BUCKHEAD STATE OF MIND
Chastain East, a community of 32 custom-designed residences nestled beside Chastain Park. The neighborhood is located in the prominent W.T. Jackson Elementary School district and is being developed by Southeast Capital Companies and Home South Communities. Homes start at $1.1 million, and the community has received the Atlanta Agents’ Choice Best New Development award. For more information, visit chastaineast.com.
Unique Homes - Attitudes
Consumer sentiments towards owning & buying real estate continue to evolve, along with the definition of luxury. Our President & CEO, Christa Huffstickler, talked with Unique Homes Magazine about these changes taking place in the market since the 2008 Recession.
Buckhead condo includes gardens, absurdly massive terraces
What sets this three-bedroom condo apart at the 2828 Peachtree building is the way it hogs almost half of the amenities level on its own, serving a level of high-rise verdure not spotted in Atlanta since the penthouse terrace at Midtown’s Luxe tower. The building, opened in 2002, is known for massive, full-floor residences, and in terms of sheer space (3,000 square feet), this customized pad doesn’t disappoint.
Luxury condo market booms in Atlanta
The market for townhomes and condominiums continues to be solid, with condos selling faster in 2017 than in 2016 despite low inventory, according to Engel & Völkers Atlanta’s annual market report. Between January and December of 2017, Atlanta townhome and condo sales increased by 37 percent, and the amount of days spent on the market dropped from 50 to 30.
2018 AGENTS’ CHOICE AWARD – INDUSTRY MVP
Christa’s vast and varied experience in the marketing arena provides her a one-of-a-kind perspective, and her skills have proven to be invaluable in coaching and mentoring, helping to grow the businesses of her agents, implementing impactful digital marketing campaigns, facilitating project launches, creating innovative marketing campaigns, and executing exit strategy and onsite sales procedures..
Report: Atlanta condo sales heating up, especially in booming Midtown
Units around Midtown bagged almost 100 percent of asking price last year, according to new data. Despite hundreds of new for-sale multifamily units on the Midtown horizon, condo sales in the ever-changing subdistrict are trending upward, according to an analysis by brokerage Engel & Völkers Atlanta.
Modern Luxury - Interiors Atlanta August 2018
Our CEO, Christa Huffstickler, spoke with The Atlantan Modern Luxury to discuss the changing definition of luxury. Discerning buyers of homes priced $1 Million and above have come to expect an enhanced luxury, urban lifestyle. Read all about it on p.129.
$400 million Midtown project to have hotel, condos
Details are emerging about a $400 million mixed-use project in Midtown, which will include a hotel and a condo tower that would target buyers in the underserved “move-up” market.
Modern Midtown Atlanta condo boasts ‘million-dollar view’
Atlantic homeowner’s Larry & Julio Transformed their Atlantic home by removing a third bedroom to fully embrace the city scene from the living area in their modern midtown condo. Their home also features a stunning art collection and baby grand piano.
Million-Dollar Condo Market Surges While Supply Lags Behind
2018 AGENTS’ CHOICE AWARD – BEST BROKERAGE WEBSITE
Engel & Völkers, a major factor in my decision has a modern, tech-focused approach to real estate. Most buyers are taking the first step toward home ownership digitally and our website is often our first – and only – chance to make connections with clients and showcase our portfolio. Our platform is sleek, user-friendly and highly visual, and it’s an integral party of our marketing strategy.
How virtual reality, drones are changing the game for Metro Atlanta realtors
Engel & Völkers Atlanta, Above Atlanta Realtors merge
We are excited to announce that Above Atlanta REALTORS is merging with Engel & Völkers Atlanta. Together, we boast a technology-focused, next-gen platform to provide the highest level of service for sellers, home buyers and developers. The Atlanta Business Chronicle calls this merger “a new residential powerhouse”
2-story penthouse on 46th floor in Atlantic Station going for $1.39M
A two-story, 46th floor penthouse in the Atlantic is looking for an owner. An owner who’d like to live steps away from the shops, restaurants and movie theater of Atlantic Station; An owner who wouldn’t hate waking up to views of downtown, Midtown and Buckhead through floor-to-ceiling windows
Cover story: Where are the best Atlanta neighborhoods to buy?
While homes are in high demand throughout the metropolitan area, some neighborhoods are hotter than others. Christa Huffstickler of Engel & Volkers Atlanta is seeing great demand for homes in West Midtown, South Buckhead and the neighborhoods along the new Westside BeltLine, such as West End.
Prime Residences
Less Is More: Downsizing to a more simple life Intown
September 2017, Atlanta INtown
Hot Market: Demand continues for Intown condos and townhomes
Christa Huffstickler, President & CEO, Engel & Völkers Atlanta, has seen a strong surge of interest in the Intown condo market. “Developers are responding to this pent-up demand and we’re seeing exciting, high-end projects opening in hot areas like Midtown, West Midtown and South Buckhead,” she said.
Inman Park, O4W condos compete with Buckhead, Midtown towers
While Atlanta’s luxury condo market in Buckhead and Midtown continues to be hot, Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward and areas near the completed portions of the Beltline are picking up steam.
Meet Christa Huffstickler of Engel & Völkers Atlanta
For over 15 years, I have specialized in new construction residential real estate. We specialize in developer services, having worked on many of the city’s premier projects and shared our expertise on new project launches, revival of existing marketing campaigns, exit strategy solutions and onsite sales execution.
Midtown’s Atlantic building announces condo conversion
The Atlantic building at Atlantic Station in Midtown is converting its remaining apartments to luxury condos, with new interiors and hotel-style service.
State of the Market
Christa Huffstickler, now owner of Engel & Volkers Atlanta, the company’s fifth brokerage in metro Atlanta, continues to work with, high-profile projects such as The Atlantic, a 46-story residential tower in Atlantic Station that has converted remaining units to condos from the $400,000s to over $1.4 million.
Engel & Völkers Launches EDGE to Maximize Listing Exposure
Engel & Völkers has launched the Extensive Domestic & Global Exposure (EDGE™) platform, a diversified suite of partnerships designed to maximize exposure of its listings worldwide, the company recently announced.
People On The Move: Adam Parker
Adam Parker recently joined Engel & Völkers Atlanta as a Real Estate Advisor. With over ten years of experience, Parker is a top-producing real estate professional, helping clients achieve their residential and commercial real estate goals with an innovative integrated sales and marketing strategy that delivers choice results.
Cover story: How managing brokers foster a culture to recruit and retain
The work of a managing broker is seldom easy. It takes sharp interpersonal skills, deep knowledge of local markets and an awareness of trends among homebuyers to take a brokerage to the next level and make sure it maintains a high standard. Managing brokers have to guarantee they’re providing their agents with the best tools available, as well as the support and structure they need to thrive.
The Atlantic condos are selling, and what that means for the market
Is a New Condo Your Best Bet to Become a Homeowner Now?
Many first-time homebuyers are feeling discouraged. Despite saving over many years, building strong credit and carefully scouring listings in desired neighborhoods, rising home prices and few newly constructed single-family houses mean the starter home is no longer an option.
Engel & Völkers reports new turnover record in first half of 2017
The Engel & Völkers Group has once again increased its total commission revenues in the first half-year 2017.
Innovators 2017 Award
Engel & Völkers partnered with immoviewer to provide each franchise office with an immoviewer camera, virtual-reality hardware and Google Cardboard viewers.