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Greetings neighbors,

How would you like to come home to this luxurious city loft at 232 Bradberry St. SW #10? This wonderful two story, 2 bedroom, and 2.5 bath is located in historic Castleberry Hill Loft District!

You are guaranteed to love the home's features such as: exposed brick, steel beamed ceiling, hardwood floors, and custom lighting!

In addition your open kitchen with Corian counters, stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets, breakfast bar, and views to the porch will surely enhance your cooking experience.

Upstairs is where you will find a master suite with walk-in closet and master bath with dual vanities, and shower room with glassed-in tile shower and bathtub. You will also find a another full bath and laundry room on the second floor.

You will be trilled to know that this wonderful home has had only one owner and includes additional amenities such as: gated community, sprinkler system, thermal glass, security system, fresh paint, and full appliance package!

View the virtual tour here!

For more information and the most current price of this home, please call our 24-hour hotline for free, recorded information at 1.888.510.1884 and enter code 2874.

Areas we serve: Decatur Georgia, Buckhead Atlanta Georgia, DeKalb County, Fulton County, Avondale Estates, Ansley Park, Virginia Highland, Poncey-Highland, Poncey Highland, Morningside, Candler Park, Grant Park, Lake Claire, Druid Hills, Emory, Inman Park, Downtown Atlanta, Midtown Atlanta, Little Five Points, Edgewood, Cabbagetown, Reynoldstown, East Atlanta, Kirkwood, Oakhurst, Medlock, Fernbank, Castleberry Hill, East Lake, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Atlanta lofts, Atlanta condos, Atlanta luxury condos, Atlanta townhouses

Hello neighbors,

Although the economy and housing market had a few hurdles, remember there is still good news for U.S. home owners. With the creation of a variety of tax laws by U.S. lawmakers, home owners are finally filling some relief. Check out 4 tax laws that all homeowners should know.

Cancellation of debt income - 2007's Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act was one of the first housing related tax relief measures that was implemented. This act enables taxpayers to omit debt forgiven on a principal residence if foreclosure occurs or if the mortgage is reconstructed. Prior to this act, homeowners were required to pay taxes on the amount of forgiven mortgage debt. In the case of foreclosures, debt was canceled.

First Home Buyer Credit - This popular credit was created in 2008 and has encountered many modifications since. This tax credit law allows first time qualified home buyers to receive up to $8000 and $6500 for non first time buyers.

PMI Deduction - Normally, if a buyer gives a down payment of less than 20 percent, the lender will require private mortgage insurance (PMI) which will protect them if the buyer defaults. In addition, premiums must be paid which usually becomes apart of the monthly mortgage payment. However, the premium payments have been deductable as an itemized expense on certain home loans issued since 2007.

Note: If your adjusted gross income is $100,000 or more, or $50,000 or more if married and filing separately, your deducted PMI amount is limited. If you adjusted gross income is more than $109,000 or $54,500 if married and filing separately you will not get a deduction.

Property Tax Addition to Standard Deduction - This is another well known tax break on homes which has been expanded. Before, real estate taxes were popular tax deductions for those who homeowners who itemized. These payments could be used to increase tax payer's deduction totals.

Now, those homeowners who do not itemize can claim a portion of their real estate tax payments as part of the standard deduction. An additional $500 for single homeowners and an additional $1000 for joint filers can be added to the standard deduction amount of the taxpayer's.

Greetings neighbors,

Here's a list of events the zac team found for this beautiful Sunday afternoon.

The Big South Volley Ball Tournament - Test your skills at Georgia World Congress Center - 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, (404) 223-4000. Time: 12pm.

Curious George Live! - Treat the family to this adorable show at Fox Theatre - 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, GA, 30308, (404) 881-2100. Time: 1:00pm, Price: $17-$90. For more info click here!

Georgia Tech Baseball - Georgia Tech will take on Duke at Russ Chandler Stadium - 255 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313. Time: 1pm

Easter Sunday Jazz Brunch - Come out and enjoy smooth jazz and great food at MARKET Buckhead - 3377 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30326, (404) 523-3600. Time: 11:30am - 2:30pm.

High Teas - Come out and enjoy splendid pots of tea at Atlanta Botanical Garden - 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, (404) 876-5859. Time: 1pm-5pm. Price: $50 per person, $35 garden member. Contact Sun in my Belly at 404.370.0856 or gardencafe@suninmybelly.com to make a reservation.

Eva Kennedy Live at Sambuca - Come and witness singer/songwriter Eva Kennedy at Sambuca Jazz Cafe - 3102 Piedmont Rd. N.E., Atlanta, GA, 30305, (404) 237-5299. Time: 5:30pm, Call for reservations, 404-237-5299.

ZD Wine Dinner - Come and enjoy a 5-course wine dinner and support alternative cancer treatments at Toulouse - 2293 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta, GA, 30348, (404) 351-9533. Time: 6:30pm, Price: $125.

"Russian Tea Party" - Come and view paintings by Alexander Kanchik and Vladislav Shereshevsky at Marcus JCC of Atlanta "Fine Family Art Gallery" - 5342 Tilly Mil Rd., Atlanta, GA, 30338, (770) 396-3250. Time: 1pm-6pm. Price: Free!

Greetings neighbors,

Get out and enjoy another wonderful Saturday here in Atlanta. Take a look at our list of events going on around the city today.

Dinosaur Egg Hunt - Bring the kids out for a fun filled time at Fernbank Museum of National History - 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307, (404) 929-6400. Time: 10:00am.

Gorilla Egg Hunt - Come and enjoy this annual tradition at Historic Grant Park at Zoo Atlanta - 800 Cherokee Ave. S.E., Atlanta, GA, 30315, (404) 624-9453. Time: 2:00pm, Price: General Admission.

Curious George Live! - Treat the family to this adorable show at Fox Theatre - 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, GA, 30308, (404) 881-2100. Time: 10:30am, Price: $17-$90. For more info click here!

Orchid Market - Come out for this orchid based shopping experience at Atlanta Botanical Garden - 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, (404) 876-5859. Time: 9am-5pm.

Springtacular - Come celebrate spring at Borders Books - 4745 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA, 30338, (770) 396-0004. Time: 11am - 12pm.

Meet the Author - Come out and meet local author Sharon Foster Jones as she signs copies of her newest release The Atlanta Exposition at Borders Books and Music - Buckhead - 3637 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30319, (404) 237-0707. Time: 4:00pm.

Atlanta Hawks - Come and see the Hawks take on the Detroit Pistons at Philips Arena - One Philips Dr., Atlanta, GA, 30303, (404) 878-3000. Time: 7pm. Ticket info.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra - Come and delight your years to wonderful selections by Atlanta's own orchestra at Atlanta Symphony Hall - 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, (404) 733-5000.. Time: 8pm.

Sol Saturday at Room Service Lounge - Free admission all night at Room Service Lounge - 1937 Piedmont Circle, Atlanta, GA, 30324, (404) 249-7775. Time: 8pm-3am.

"Get Cozy" w/ DJ Cozy Shawn - Come out and enjoy a night of topas and soul at Rare Soul Topas - 554-A Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA, 30308, (404) 541-0665. Time: 10pm -2:30am.

Greetings neighbors,

Happy Friday and happy Good Friday to those who my observe Good Friday. Looks like we have another beautiful day in store for today and we must get out and enjoy! Look what the zac team has found for you to do today.

William Mize Exhibition and Group Show - Reception for an exhibition featuring new works by Atlanta artist William Mize at Alan Avery Art Company- 315 E. Paces Ferry Road N.E., Atlanta, GA, 30305, (404) 237-0370. Time: 10am-6pm. Price: Free

The Big South Volleyball Tournament - Come and show your skills at Georgia World Congress Center - 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, (404) 223-4000. Time: 12pm, Click here for more info!

Student Concert Series - Come enjoy free lunch and lovely music at Florence Kopleff Recital Hall - 10 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta, GA, 30303, (404) 413-5901. Time: 12pm-1pm. Price: Free for all ages!

A Day to Remember - Come out and enjoy this Friday night with this rock band at The Masquerade - 695 North Ave., Atlanta, GA, 30308, (404) 577-8178. Time: 6:30 pm, Price: $20.

MLB Exhibition: Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago White Sox - Come and support our Braves at Turner Field - 755 Hank Aaron Dr., Atlanta, GA, 30315, (404) 577-9100. Time: 7:05pm, Click here for ticket info.

Atlanta Poker Club Texas Holdem Poker - Make it a poker night at Cheyenne Grille and Sports Bar - 2391 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, (404) 842-1010. Time: Sign in at 6:30pm, Game starts at 7:30pm.

Comedy Gold in Buckhead - Come out and have your funny bone tickled at Landmark Diner - 3652 Roswell Rd., Atlanta, GA, 30305, (404) 816-9090. Time: 7pm, Price: $12/$6 w/ student ID.

I Do Music: Band Bash - Come out and witness some of Atlanta's best bands at Apache Cafe - 64 Third St. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30308, (404) 876-5436. Time: 8pm, Price: $12.

Actress Jasmine Guy Directs 'the Bluest Eye' at Spellman College - Come out and treat yourself to this drama and dance production at Spelman College Fine Arts Building - 350 Spelman Ln. SW, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA, 30314, (404) 270-5488. Time: 8pm, Price: $5-$10.

Trey Songz - Come out for the R&B sounds of this hot young artist at Georgia State Sports Arena - 33 Gilmer St. SE, Atlanta, GA, 30301, (404) 651-2150. Time: 8pm, Price: $22.

Hello neighbors,

What a wonderful find at 786 Virginia Circle in Virginia Highland! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick bungalow gives you a wonderful view of Midtown's skyline from a cool and relaxing screened front porch.

Features of this lovely home you are sure to enjoy include a fireplace surrounded by built-in bookcases, large bedrooms, hardwood flooring, ceilings fans, and bonus office space!

You will also enjoy a light and airy floor plan that opens into a dining room with large south facing windows and a long tiled kitchen with breakfast nook.

For your exterior features you will appreciate the side driveway which leads to a private backyard, fencing, trees, and a covered deck.

You will also find this home to be in close proximity to the shops and restaurants on N. Highland Avenue as well as Grady and Inman schools!

View the virtual tour here!

For more information and the most current price of this home, please call our 24-hour hotline for free, recorded information at 1.888.510.1884 and enter code 2394.

Areas we serve: Decatur Georgia, Buckhead Atlanta Georgia, DeKalb County, Fulton County, Avondale Estates, Ansley Park, Virginia Highland, Poncey-Highland, Poncey Highland, Morningside, Candler Park, Grant Park, Lake Claire, Druid Hills, Emory, Inman Park, Downtown Atlanta, Midtown Atlanta, Little Five Points, Edgewood, Cabbagetown, Reynoldstown, East Atlanta, Kirkwood, Oakhurst, Medlock, Fernbank, Castleberry Hill, East Lake, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Atlanta lofts, Atlanta condos, Atlanta luxury condos, Atlanta townhouse

Greetings neighbors,

Could it be that banks are starting to be a little more lenient to families who have fallen behind on their mortgage?

Families throughout the country have fallen behind on their mortgages but banks have decided to not force an eviction which enables families to remain in their homes.

Some key components that have been said to contribute to this growing trend includes government pressure on banks to modify loans so that U.S. families can remain in their homes. In addition, with numerous amounts of inventory in states such as Arizona and Nevada, banks are a little reluctant to placing more inventories into the market at this time.

One other component contributing to this trend includes the bank's desire to protect its investment. This is done when banks allow families to stay in their homes and begin negotiations with the homeowners.

Economists predict this will not last always however during the mean time, this will enable some owners to avoid eviction and get back on their feet financially.

Areas we serve: Decatur Georgia, Buckhead Atlanta Georgia, DeKalb County, Fulton County, Avondale Estates, Ansley Park, Virginia Highland, Poncey-Highland, Poncey Highland, Morningside, Candler Park, Grant Park, Lake Claire, Druid Hills, Emory, Inman Park, Downtown Atlanta, Midtown Atlanta, Little Five Points, Edgewood, Cabbagetown, Reynoldstown, East Atlanta, Kirkwood, Oakhurst, Medlock, Fernbank, Castleberry Hill, East Lake, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Atlanta lofts, Atlanta condos, Atlanta luxury condos, Atlanta townhouse

Hello neighbors,

Tax time has come again and before we know it, the April 15th deadline will be here in a matter of weeks. For those who have been fortunate enough to purchase a home within the past year, here are some of the most common questions regarding the home buyer tax credit.

How Is the tax credit claimed?

The home buyer will claim the tax credit during the filing of their federal income tax. If you purchased a qualifying home in 2009 or 2010, you will need to complete IRS form 5405. In addition, you will need to enclose a copy of the settlement statement. Normally the settlement statement is a properly executed Form HUD-1.

Note: If you have purchased a newly constructed home of mobile home and the HUD-1 is not provided, you may include an executed retail sales contract for mobile homes or a copy of the certificate of occupancy for newly constructed homes.

Does the home buyer have to sell their current home in order to qualify for the $6500 repeat home buyer tax credit?

As long as this home is not used as the primary residence, it does not have to be sold for the buyer to qualify for the $6500 credit. The tax payer may continue to own both homes however, they must use the new home as their principal residence and live there for at least 36 months or repay the tax credit.

Do married couples both have to meet eligibility requirements to claim the credit even if their taxes are filed separately?

Yes, as mentioned in one of our previous post "Founders Of Home Buyer Tax Credit Web Site...Marriage Penalty", both spouses must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for the first time buyer's credit of $8,000 and the repeat buyer credit of $6,500. This is required even if the taxes are filed separately. On the contrary, if an unmarried couple purchases a home together, only one has to qualify and the other can still claim the full credit.

Do all home purchases need to be completed by the April 30th deadline to be eligible for the credit?

There are only two exceptions to this deadline and they are as follows:

If a buyer enters into a binding contract by April 30, 2010 then that buyer will  have until June 30, 2010 to complete the purchase.

If a buyer is apart of the uniformed services, Foreign Service or employees of the intelligence community that have been on qualified extended duty outside of this country within the past 90 days between January 1, 2009 and April 30, 2010, the deadline will be extended for one year (April 30, 2011).

Greetings neighbors,

Here's what the zac team found for you to do this awesome Saturday!

Earth Hour Family Fun Festival - Come out and prepare to be entertained at Atlantic Station - 171 17th St., Atlanta, GA, 30363, (404) 876-2616. Time: 10am - 3pm. Price: Free.

Spring Forward Festival-A Fundraiser for Perkerso Park - Come and enjoy live music, cold beer, and pies at Perkerson Park - 770 Deckner Ave. S.W., Atlanta, GA, 30310, (404) 817-6744. Time: 11am-7pm.

Atlanta International Auto Show - Come and check out the 28th annual showcase at Georgia World Congress Center - 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, (404) 223-4000. Time: 12pm-10pm, Price: $10, Ages 6-12 $5, and ages 5 and under free!

 Life & Limb! - Crawfish Fest - It's time for this 7th annual Festival at Park Tavern at Piedmont Park - 10th & Monroe, Atlanta, GA, 30309. Time: 12pm-1am, Price: $15 In advance, $30 @ door.

Bacon Fest '10 - Come out and enjoy bacon at this annual fundraiser at Dad's Garage Theatre - 280 Elizabeth St. N.E., Atlanta, GA, 30307, (404) 523-3141. Time: 1pm-8pm.

Heart of the City Tour - Come out and tour Atlanta at The Georgian Terrace Hotel - 659 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA, 30308, (404) 897-1991. Time: 2pm.

Comedy Gold in Buckhead - Come out and laugh the night away at Landmark Diner - 3652 Roswell Rd., Atlanta, GA, 30305, (404) 816-9090. Time: 7pm, Price: $12, $6 w/ student ID.

Wynton Marsalis - Treat your ears to the sound of one of the most popular jazz trumpeter at Woodruff Arts Center - 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, GA, 30309 (404) 733-5000. Time: 8pm.

The Atlanta Comedy Festival 2010 - 1st annual Atlanta Comedy Festival come to Midtown, Atlanta at Apache Cafe - 64 Third St. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30308, (404) 876-5436. Time: 8pm-10pm, Price: $10.