All Entries For September, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009 was the big day for Sky Lofts Atlanta. With2 events, a morning event for Realtors and evening event for all home shoppers, the staff at Sky Lofts and the Amenity Club were hard at work to explain the new Sky Lofts Concierge program. Referred to as Sky Club Concierge, this event gave potential condo homeowners a taste of how this new program works. Event attendees were given free massages, free golf putting and swinging lessons, free food and delicious cookies, free fashion design tips and free tips on putting that home theater in your new home. It was a blast for not only the event attendees but also the staff of the event.
Some great prizes were offered and congratulations on the official winners:
Bliss Spa Gift Bag – including a $50 gift certificate
Serwaa Omowale
Emerald Guinn
Buckhead Life Gift Card
Brian Hooper
Shar Harris
Ipod Nano
Bobbie Harris
Nikiya Brown
For more details on the Sky Club Concierge program, go online to www.SkyConciergeClub.com.
Sky Lofts | 898 Oak Street | Atlanta, GA 30310 | 404.330.1010 | www.skyloftsatlanta.com
With the keys to our first home!
Well, my adventure has come to an end. We closed on our first home on Friday! What an adventure it has been. Our closing was set for Thursday, and our loan processor even had us at the closing attorney’s office that afternoon. After many phone calls, I found out that they were missing one piece of paper. And no one bothered to tell me until 4.30 that afternoon, when we all were at the closing. Read More→
Photo Courtesy of Daniel Patrick
This really is a tough question to answer. Unfortunately, this question can be asked when flooding has already occurred which could be too late if you do not have this type of insurance. Flood Insurance is not included in your homeowner’s insurance. You have to pay for this separately! None of us, especially in this current economy, want to spend money for something they don’t need. So how do you know if you need flood insurance for your home?
Although FEMA conducts a Flood Insurance Study to determine flood hazard areas with Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in your community, everyone is at risk! There can be many causes to flooding: hurricanes, broken levees, outdated or clogged drainage systems and rapid accumulation of rainfall. Unless you are at the very top of a high mountain, you and your home are at risk! We have seen proof of this in Georgia within the Atlanta and Metro Atlanta areas in a few days just from heavy rainfall. Our local rivers are at highest levels in years. Our roads and highways are flooded. Our schools and homes are under water. Flood risk is not based on your history of no floods. It is based on a number of factors including: rainfall, river-flow and tidal-surge data, topography, flood-control measures, and changes due to building and development. The Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are created to show the locations of high-risk, moderate-to-low risk, and undetermined-risk areas and to help you understand your risks in your local community. Your flood insurance rate will be determined by these maps.
Here is a brief explanation of how the areas are categorized in the FIRMs.
High-risk areas (Special Flood Hazard Area or SFHA)
High-risk areas have at least a 1% annual chance of flooding, which equates to a 26% chance of flooding over the life of a 30-year mortgage. All homeowners in these areas with mortgages from federally regulated or insured lenders are required to buy flood insurance. They are shown on the flood maps as zones labeled with the letters A or V.
Moderate-to-low risk areas (Non-Special Flood Hazard Area or NSFHA)
In moderate-to-low risk areas, the risk of being flooded is reduced, but not completely removed. These areas are outside the 1% annual flood-risk floodplain areas, so flood insurance isn’t required, but it is recommended for all property owners and renters. They are shown on flood maps as zones labeled with the letters B, C or X (or a shaded X).
Undetermined-Risk Areas
No flood-hazard analysis has been conducted in these areas, but a flood risk still exists. Flood insurance rates reflect the uncertainty of the flood risk. These areas are labeled with the letter D on the flood maps.
While it may be cheaper in the short run to go without flood insurance, you may be risking serious damage and cost to your home in the future. For more information on flood insurance for you, visit the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Talley Street Atlanta Lofts Now From the $120's
A few months ago, we announced the remaining Atlanta lofts at Talley Street had been reduced almost $30,000 to start at the $130′s. Now the remaining 10% lofts left have been reduced even more to start from the $120′s. WOW! These lofts really are priced to sell NOW!
So what do you get with condos starting from the $120′s? Everything you want and then some! Let’s start with the location. Talley Street lofts are located in an urban area of Decatur, GA. Walk just steps from your loft to Avondale MARTA station and East Decatur Station which includes Duck’s Cosmic Kitchen, Figo Pasta, Corner Pub, Grow Salon and Push Push Theater. Now on to the community amenties. Enjoy as a homeowner at Talley Street a pool with fountain, clubhouse, fitness center, conference room, free wi-fi, controlled access and covered parking options. And last but not least, for your loft features. These lofts in Atlanta are modern and simplistic with hardwood floors, curved walls, sliding pocket doors, floor to ceiling windows, recessed lighting, contemporary cabinets, all electric appliance package including a sleek contemporary whirlpool dishwasher, washer and dryer.
WOW IS really NOW! Don’t wait! With this community being over 90% sold, these lofts will not last at these prices! Visit our on-site agent, Philinda Schumacher today!
Talley Street | 2630 Talley Street | Decatur, GA 30030
404-373-6463 | www.talleystreet.com
Sky Club Concierge
Tomorrow, September 17, 2009 is the big day for Sky Lofts Atlanta condos. We have 2 exciting events designed especially for you. If you are Realtor, then come between 11 am – 2 pm. If you are consumer interested in home buying, then come between 5pm – 8pm. Eat, sample, relax and learn with our new concierge services offered through the new Sky Club Concierge. Everything from a gourmet chef, a masseuse to a golf instructor!
Sky Lofts is FHA approved and 100% financing options are available. These Atlanta condos are priced as low as the $99k’s with a tax abatement savings, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including washer and dryer, community amenities including a clubhouse, fitness center, a pool, controlled access and now the new Sky Club Concierge program. These condos at Sky Lofts are a must see!
For more information on each event, click the appropriate link below:
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Sky Lofts | 898 Oak Street | Atlanta, GA 30310 | 404.330.1010 | www.skyloftsatlanta.com
Sky Lofts Realtor Caravan 9/17/09
Join us for an exclusive Realtor caravan at Sky Lofts on Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 11 am – 2 pm and test drive the new concierge services now offered exclusively to Sky Lofts homeowners. As a partnership between the Sky Lofts Developer, HJ Russell and The Amenity Club, the Sky Club Concierge is a unique and free incentive for your buyer. Although the amenity service is designed for your client, this event is designed for you. We want you to experience the Sky Club Concierge yourself!
You will start at the Sky Lofts clubhouse to claim your passport and path to tour these Atlanta condos starting from the $99’s. See our available floorplans while sampling different concierge services available through Sky Club Concierge. Sample and learn from a gourmet chef who can provide gourmet meal delivery as an amenity service. Relax with a manicure or a massage from a massage therapist who can provide personal spa treatments. Get personal instruction on your golf swing from a golf instructor who can provide private lessons. Receive tips from a home theater specialist who can provide custom installations. Complete your passport tour of Sky Lofts Atlanta and then enter to win a $50 Buckhead Life Gift Card or the grand prize of an iPod Nano. With the low price point for condos in Atlanta, community amenities including a clubhouse, fitness center, a pool, controlled access and now the new Sky Club Concierge service, you will also see why your client deserves a piece of the Sky!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 17th from 11 am – 2 pm! We look forward to seeing you there!!
Sky Lofts | 898 Oak Street | Atlanta, GA 30310
404.330.1010 | www.skyloftsatlanta.com
