Cobb Real Estate Blog

One of the most popular questions that I get about the new mixed use development, West Village is “What kind of retail is going to be in there?” Here is what I know:

1. The only certainty is Blue Moon Pizza. If you are unfamiliar with this local goodie, here’s a link to reviews of Blue Moon Pizza on atlanta.citysearch
2. There are a number of retailers who have signed letters of intent, but haven’t finalized their leases yet. As soon as they finalize, I will be able to let you know who there are. Until then, we only get basics:
• A local upscale, handcrafted, men’s shoe store
• A children’s boutique
• 2 Ladies boutiques
• A high end salon
• A thai restaraunt
• A sushi restaraunt
• A sports bar
• A high end fine arts and gift shop
3. The first phase of these shops will be open in July or August of 2006

Knox Bardeen
(678) 471-7612

I’ve got more West Village information to share. The Flats at West Village are part of the condo portion of the mixed use development. Pre sales for the Flats will begin at the end of February or March of 2006. They will be move in ready in December of 2006. The price point will start in the high $100’s. There will be five floor plans to choose from:

• The Inman - 1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathrooms, 1,052 square feet
• The Piedmont - 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom, 1,209 square feet
• The Grant - 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom, 1,227 square feet
• The Ansley - 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom, 1,253 square feet
• The Chastain - 3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom, 1,508 square feet

If you would like more detailed information or information on how you can buy in this fantastic new development, please call me at any time or use the contact page to find many ways to contact me.

Knox Bardeen
(678) 471-7612

If you are interested in golf course homes, there is a foreclosure in Indian Hills that you may want to look at.

Over the last few weeks I’ve been very busy. I’ve been a terrible blogger, but the changes that have come from my busy period will be beneficial to everyone.

Over the holidays, the company I work for restructured. We’re no longer the Keller Knapp Team, working for someone else. We’ve turned into Keller Knapp Realty. The people are still the same. We have the same broker, the same support staff and the same agents. We’ve even hired a few more agents. The change was really just a bunch of paperwork. Our company still functions the same. You can still expect great service, professionalism and top notch real estate knowledge from Keller Knapp Realty.

However, with a new name comes new toys. We’re working on new logos, websites, business cards, signs… the list is way too long. With new signs and logos comes the need to reestablish name recognition. To do that I need to get these new signs in as many yards as possible. So, I am offering a special “help me get our new company name out” deal.

For the remainder of January and all of February, anyone who reads the Cobb County Real Estate Blog and would like to sell their home, I will list it at a 4.5% commission rate instead of the standard 6%-7%. You’ll still get all the same hard work of a 6%-7% listing, but pay a lot less.

In addition, Wade Hunt, with Homebanc Mortgage Corporation, has generously offered a special deal of his own. To congratulate Keller Knapp on their newly formed company as well as any new Keller Knapp clients, Wade will:

• Offer $500 off of closing cost through May 31st for all loans
• Will donate $250 to Keller Knapp’s charity of choice, which is the Atlanta Youth Academy
• Will donate $100 to my charity of choice, which is the Tiger Woods Foundation, in particular the Start Something program where the Tiger Woods Foundation and Target partnered to create a program that encourages kids ages 8 to 17 to identify a specific personal desire or goal and begin taking steps towards achieving their dreams.
• Not only will Wade make a $100 donation to the Start Something program for every real estate transaction, but so will I.

So please, take advantage of these special deals from Wade Hunt at Homebanc Mortgage and myself to get your Cobb County home on the market before the spring rush begins. If you have any questions please call me at any time, or use the contact form to find many ways of reaching me.

Knox Bardeen
(678) 471-7612

Bungalow Park is an 18 home new development in East Cobb featuring large floorplans ranging in size from 2,300 to 3,100 square feet. The neighborhood has a nostalgic feel complete with inviting front porches, tree-lined streets, street lamps, and sidewalks. There are three floorplans to choose from all with main floor master suites making it a perfect community for active adults, empty nesters, and retirees.

For more information on Bungalow Park, please call me at any time or you can use the contact page to find other ways to reach me.

Knox Bardeen
(678) 471-7612

Apparently, today is turning into Cobb County foreclosure day. But that’s a good thing for bargain hunters as I’ve located this foreclosure in the Woodland Gate subdivision in Smyrna. The average sales price for the past year in Woodland Gate was $423,437. This property is listed close to $9K lower than that, and there is no way I would suggest offering full price for a foreclosure. If you’ve been keeping your eye on Smyrna or Woodland Gate, this foreclosure may be a way to get a great deal. Here is some basic info:

• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Full Bathrooms
• 2 Car Garage
• Full Basement
• Cul-de-sac Lot
• Asking Price: $414,900

If you would like to see this home or would like to talk about the opportunites this foreclosure presents to you, please call me or use the contact form to find many ways to reach me.

Knox Bardeen
(678) 471-7612

This home has been sold. Please click on the comments below to see the details.

Here’s another Cobb County foreclosure in the Brookstone Country Club.

• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Full Bathrooms and 1 Half Bathroom
• 2 Car Garage
• Asking Price: $234,900

If you would like to see this home or would like to talk about the opportunites this foreclosure presents to you, please call me at (678) 471-7612. I also have more information about the property and pictures if you would like me to e-mail them to you. To find my e-mail or other contact information, please use the contact form to reach me.

This home is currently under contract. Please check back later to see the details.

Located just blocks off Marietta Square, 32 residential units and 7 commercial units are being constructed and when completed will be known as the Marietta Mills Lofts. The building is 5 stories. The bottom floor is secure, covered parking and one office suite. The second floor has six more office suites and a 1,000 square foot fitness facility. The third and fourth floors are 2 story residential lofts and the fifth floor is filled with one story loft units. On top of the building is a rooftop deck.

The building should be complete and ready for occupancy by April of 2006. Pre sales have already accounted for 80% of the units being sold. So hurry if you want one of the remaining few loft units.

If you would like more information or would like to talk further about buying one of the remaining units please use the contact form to find many ways to reach me or call my cell phone at any time.

Knox Bardeen
(678) 471-7612

Here’s the latest numbers on interest rates for five common consumer products for the week of January 1st - January 7th. This national survey was performed by Bankrate.com on Wednesday, January 4th.

• Mortgages - 6.27% (30 Year Fixed)
• Home Equity Lines - 7.32%
• Auto Loans - 7.90% (48 Month - New Car)
• CD - 3.28% (One Year Yield)
• Credit Card - 12.94% (Standard Fixed)

I wanted to give everyone a quick update on One Vinings Mountain, in particular the construction schedule.

They expect to be finished with the 3rd floor (which is the first floor of residential units) by September 8th, 2006. This is when the first new owners will be moving in. At that point all the amenities will be open and ready. After that they plan on completing each floor in order going all the way up to the top floor (11th Floor). The 11th Floor should be completed by January 2007.

If you would like more information about One Vinings Mountain please give me a call or use the contact page to find many ways to reach me.

Knox Bardeen
(678) 471-7612