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The new luxury: A look back Brought to you by – Cynthia Lippert, Managing Broker Ansley Real Estate Luxury has become one of the most heavily applied descriptors in the marketing of real estate, and in fact, the marketing of LIPPERT many goods and services over the last century. But for a word so liberally employed, its definition is rather subjective in nature. Ansley Real Estate is embodying the new luxury, effectively defining it for an entire generation of homeowners. But just as heritage has informed the meteoric rise of this brilliant and progressive new firm, which sold over $2 Billion in residential property in 2020, so does it inform the reimagination of luxury in real estate. As we look back on a heritage of luxury, we also embrace a bright and beautiful future where luxury is welcoming, accessible, and profound like never before. A Heritage of Scale Atlanta’s heritage as a metropolitan community is rooted in aggressive
expansion, an outward pulse of development shuttling amenities to the far-flung hillsides of the suburban landscape. Wide open space is our birthright, and we have historically indulged in it with decadent labyrinths of crisscrossing highway structures and fine automobiles. Square footage seemingly knows no limits in our metro area as opulent mcmansions dotted the countryside from the mid-nineties, boasting rooms for every imaginable purpose with grand ceilings and vast floor plans. More, historically speaking, is more. An Indulgent Celebration There have been periods in our history where luxury was not only represented by grand scale, but by a celebration of itself. The once unattainable nature of luxury demanded it to be flaunted. Things, including real estate, not only had to be magnificent, they had to be earned, and therefore seen. Gilded fixtures, decadent molding, rich fabrics and rare and imported furniture demanded attention, and Atlanta claimed its rightful place as the South’s design capital. Perhaps
this era of opulence is where the term “boasts” became a ubiquitous operative in real estate listings when referring to a home’s most unique and grand features. A Growing Empire Perhaps as a result of the more is more mentality that once defined luxury, the growth of grandeur has typically centered around the commercial heart of the city. In Atlanta, a culture of luxury resided in the cool shadow of old oak trees and rising skylines where
the city’s most revered professionals and business icons built their empires. A whole world could be comfortably and attractively situated around a city poised to generate unimaginable wealth that would soon, inevitably, radiate outward into the suburbs. As our landscape has evolved at the turn of the 21st century, the terms have changed, and what defines luxury along with it. As an award-winning real estate firm charged with building the empires of thousands of clients globally, Ansley is excited to present the new luxury.
Residential real estate can be a wise investment Brought to you by – Dan Griffin, Compass Realty Residential real estate can be a very wise investment. Ownership provides exponential growth and income over several years. Real estate GRIFFIN prices normally rise at the rate of 3-5% per year. However, in the past year we have seen over a 20% growth in values in Atlanta. Consequently, rental rates continue to rise in proportion to home values. The investor will see appreciation in his or her investment in the property and continuing increases in rental income if the real estate market continues to be healthy and growing. Before you decide to contact a broker, determine your short and long-term goals for investing in real estate property. While determining your goals, decide whether your investment will be to earn passive income as you maintain other employment, or for your venture to become a full-time career. Some inves-
tors want to earn income on a monthly basis. Others want the rental income to mainly pay the mortgage on the investment property. Based on your investment goals you can determine whether you are looking for growth, income or both. A substantial down payment is more likely to produce ongoing monthly income. Many investors seek a balanced investment portfolio so that their investment or savings are not only in stocks, bonds and other funds, but real property, which comes in many forms in residential real estate. For more investor information, contact Dan Griffin at Compass, Inc. dan.griffin@compass.com
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Beautifully functional designs Brought to you by – Kat Nelson Designs Honored to be voted Best Interior Design Services for the past 5 years. Creating an environment that infuses the desired needs, vision and unique personality of each client is how we approach each design project. A home is a sanctuary, a retreat, their personal haven for those that live there. We take that seriously, creating projects that are as individual and unique as each client. Each home should, not only beautiful, but highly functional and age gracefully. Our client focused approach, personalized service and ability to weave modern elegance into traditional spaces allows for functional daily living for today’s busy families. In order to make each Kat Nelson Design project unique, it is essential to merge the personality of the space, the needs of the client with current design. Kat Nelson Designs has more than 15 years of ex-
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David Patterson Homes now selling at Long Hollow Landing at Lake Lanier Brought to you by – Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Georgia Properties David Patterson has been designing and building homes in Atlanta and in the Lake Lanier area for over 15 years. Partnering with his wife, Lauren, and her flair for design, they formed David Patterson Homes and vowed to dedicate the company to building exceptional new homes, providing a top-notch customer service and keeping a passion for attention to detail. They are creating transitional urban farmhouse communities in several Forsyth locations and most recently soldout Fields Bridge in less than 3 months. David Patterson Homes has created exceptional curated communities offering style, beauty, and balance. Currently the company has two new home communities slated to open Fall of 2021. Located in Forsyth County on the shores of popular Lake Lanier is Long Hollow Landing, a lakeside community featuring 59 homesites with several lake homesites. The neighborhood will feature four luxurious home designs with a
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This dominant kitchen cabinet trend Brought to you by – Remodeling Expo Center When you go shopping for kitchen cabinets there literally are hundreds of door styles and colors to choose from, but the plain truth is that over 90% of all cabinets sold are shaker style and the majority of them are white. White cabinets are the dominant cabinet trend and its been this way for a decade now. Why is this? Stay with me, here. While other cabinet fads come and go, white is a beloved classic for a reason. It’s versatile, it lets the beauty of your millwork show through (whether traditional, shakerinspired, or minimalist and modern), and it’s incredibly easy to live with for years to come. A quick swap of hardware or a new backsplash, and boom—your kitchen looks brand new again. “Like a black dress for a lady or a white button down shirt for a man; white cabinets are an incredibly versatile basis and can be “accessorized” with additional elements like flooring, counters, backsplash, to take on dramatically different looks, from traditional to minimalist to modern”, says John Hogan owner of Remodeling Expo Center. “Our designers create white cabinet kitchens with such different personalities. It’s amazing!” Some of the most popular and beautiful accessory elements being
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Choosing the right material for your Exterior Shutters Brought to you by Dupbel Millworks, Inc. Shutters can make or break the curb appeal of a house and it is important to consider the different materials that shutters are made of. Prices will vary considerably between the different materials and each will have its own positives and negatives. Let’s take a look at the 4 main ones. Wood: Very traditional and good looking. Could be pricey depending in the wood species that is used. Stay away from cheaper woods like Poplar or pine that will rot, twist and split within a short period of time. Good species are Western Red Cedar and Cypress. Make sure you add some sort of a cap to the top of the shutter to prevent splitting and make sure your provider seals the wood effectively to prevent rot. Easy to customize size and styles. Easy to repaint depending on the paint used, and special care should be taken to ensure the paint seals the product completely. Vinyl: Cheapest option you can get, but then it will also look like that. The summer heat can play a trick on these where the shutters became brittle with color fading over time. These shutters are typically hollow and not very strong. Its recommended that they are mounted flush against the wall, although some service providers sell hardware kits to mount them on hinges. Vinyl shutters are typically 3 times cheaper than wood or composites, but remember you’ll have to pay for installation 3 times. Limited options available for size, style and color. Difficult to repaint effectively. Composite Wood: Pricing is comparable to wood, and although you get the look and feel of wood, you don’t have the issues that comes using wood. No rotting, swelling, twisting and if it is the right material, no insect damage. There are different composite materials available and not all are rated for extended exterior use, so make sure your provider uses the right stuff (and can prove it). Very long lasting and in some cases you even have environmentally friendly/safe options available. Easy to customize and a good provider should be able to create unique designs and styles perfect for your home. Similar to wood it will need repainting in a few years, but generally easy to do. Can
be mounted on hinges or direct to the wall. PVC: Pricey, so shop around. This stuff will last almost forever and moisture have no effect on it. Heat does play a role and it’s prone to cupping, bending and warping, so make sure your provider adds some form of additional strengthening. Seems that the industry standard is to add metal bracing on the back to prevent some of the issues. Difficult to paint and typically comes in standard colors. Make sure from you provider what steps you’ll have to take when it comes to repainting. Can be mounted flush or on hinges. Dupbel Millworks Inc. manufactures exteriors shutters using only weather resistant materials. Our core business is shutters made from a composite wood material that is rot, insect and weather resistant. This is especially important in Georgia’s hot, humid conditions. Although we carry a series of shutters styles, we are fully equipped to help you design the specific look you desire, and every shutter is custom made based on your house, windows and design. We use your house as our showroom, knowing very well how difficult it can be to see what a specific style of shutter will do the look of your home. We come to your house with samples and will help you to choose the perfect style of shutter for your house. Our business is located in Alpharetta, GA and we are prud to serve the residential and commercial market of North Georgia. We are small enough to provide you with personal attention, yet strong enough to handle complex designs. 678662-4815
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Back-to-back 5 STAR customer testimonials … Brought to you by – Tuscany Fine Furnishings Customer satisfaction has always been our first priority at Tuscany Fine Furnishings. In 2017, we opened our New, State-of-the-Art 18,000 sq. ft., Showroom and Design Center, in Roswell, focusing entirely on enhancing our customers shopping experience. In 2019, we launched an Industry First! New Age Website for Design & Interiors…TuscanyFineFurnishings. com. Tuscany became the first brick and mortar store-front to be recognized by both Facebook and the National Home Furnishings Association (7,000 members strong), as Pioneers… seamlessly integrating Tuscany’s social media, combining Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp Business, Google Business with (Maps and Search) and YouTube …offering the best Website/ Mobile shopping experience for Design & Interiors. We recently received a Social Media
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Tips to get your house ready for Fall Brought to you by – Bill Rawlings, Senior Vice President & Managing Broker, North Atlanta Office Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty Sweater weather is coming, but you need RAWLINGS more than a pumpkin spice latte to get ready for it. You may be ready for fall, but is your house prepared? As the seasons change, so do our home needs. Even though summer is not quite over yet, it is a good time to do some seasonal maintenance. A bit of attention now will
save costly repairs and annoyance later. 1. Clean Your Gutters No one likes to do it, but gutter maintenance is a chore that needs to be done. You are so used to your gutters working properly and draining thousands of gallons of water from your roof yearly that you forget they could use a little TLC. If they’re clogged, you can end up with a flooded interior and a damaged exterior. So, remove leaves, nests and debris from gutters and check for leaks. And if necessary, replace them. 2. Check for Drafts Heat loss through windows is responsible for 25-30 percent of heating energy
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use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Feel for drafts around the edges of windows and doors. A good tip is to use a lighted candle, and if the flame flickers, there’s most likely a draft. Another way to check: Close a door or window on a strip of paper; if the piece slides easily, you need to update your weatherstripping. 3. Tend to Your Fireplace and Chimney The fireplace is top spot to hangout during the chilly months. If you have a wood fireplace and use it often, have your chimney cleaned and inspected by a professional. Give them the love they deserve because they’ll be working around
the clock come fall! For gas fireplaces, vacuum out any dust and check that the pilot light is properly turned on. 4. Stock Up on Firewood Speaking of fireplaces now is a great time to start your firewood pile. When the winter months roll around, you’ll be glad you did. Make a firewood rack outside and get a carrier to transport the wood inside. If you gather your own firewood, make sure it’s dry and ready. It’s best to cover firewood and store it away from the house for safety reasons. 5. Get Your Bedding Ready It’s time to take out those down comforters and heavy blankets and shake
the dust off. Give them a good wash and store them in a convenient closet, so when the cold nights come, you’ll have your blankets ready to go. There’s nothing worse than roaming around at midnight, half asleep, looking for your warmest blanket. Getting your home ready for fall will save costly repairs in the long run. If you need assistance selling your home or have any other real estate needs, please contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 770.442.7300. We would be happy to assist you!
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