Atlanta Tour of Homes

Hapeville Happy Days Festival

Friday, September 18, 2009
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 19, 2009
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Hapeville Happy Days Festival begins on Friday night with a rock-n-roll concert featuring Darwin Conort and Jimmy Lovern In Jess Lucas Park.  Saturday's festivities include more music, an Artist Alley, Home Grown/Hand Made Market, children's activities, food and much more! 

Check out this small town community just 10 minutes south of downtown Atlanta. 

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Midtown Market Now Open

Did you know that there is a weekly open air market in the heart of Midtown?  The Midtown Market features local artisans, antiques, handcrafted items, edibles and much more.  The Market is open every Friday night from 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Farmer's Market), Saturday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. and Sundays from noon to sunset.  The market is located at 811 Peachtree Street, between 5th & 6th Streets. 

The Midtown Market is produced by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces.  They have other outdoor markets across Atlanta including Atlantic Station, Decatur, Kirkwood and coming soon to Stone Mountain and Sandy Springs.

Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes

Saturday, May 17, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 18, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Kirkwood Neighbors' Organization is sponsoring it's 6th annual Spring Fling & Tour of Homes.  The festival will be just on Saturday and the tour of homes will be both days.  Activities include an Artists' Market with over 70 exhibitors, children's activities, food, live music and of course beautiful architecture and homes.  Kirkwood is located south of Dekalb Avenue, west of Rogers Street/Montgomery Street, north of Memorial Drive and east of Mellrich Avenue/Winter Avenue.  It borders Edgewood, East Lake and East Atlanta. 

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Atlanta Downtown Festival & Tour

Saturday, May 17, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 18, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to live in the heart of Downtown Atlanta?  Are gas prices killing you with your daily commute to Downtown?  Come discover Downtown living at the 2008 Atlanta Downtown Festival & Tour.  This year's tour will focus on the Fairlie-Poplar and Centennial Hill districts including:

Centennial House

Centennial Park West

Gordon Lofts

The Healey Building

Kessler City Lofts 

Twelve at Centennial Park 

The William Oliver

The festival will feature an artist market, live music, food and children's activities. 

Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes

Inman Park Tour of Homes Schedule

Friday, April 25, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Tour Preview)

Saturday & Sunday, April 26 - 27, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes has become one of Atlanta's springtime main events.  The festival consists of a huge street market of arts and crafts vendors, a dance festival, entertainment throughout the day, the infamous Inman Park Parade on Saturday and of course the Tour of Homes.  This year's tour consists of ten residences including a live/work art studio, several houses celebrating 100 years, a movie set inspired photography studio, a newer townhome and much more!  It's definitely a must see! 

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2007 Norcross Tour of Homes

Saturday, December 1, 2007
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Candlelight Tour

The 2007 Norcross Tour of Homes will take place this year on Saturday, December 1, 2007, in downtown, Historic Norcross.  This year's tour will feature six houses and there will be a candlelight tour in the evening.  The whole community light's thousands of luminaries to create a breathtaking path, glowing and inviting, as it guides guests through the evening tour.

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Atlanta's Hedgewood Properties has another beautiful, master planned community in downtown Norcross.  Seven Norcross features condos, townhomes, lofts and single family homes from the high 200's to over 700K.  Click here for available homes at Seven Norcross. 

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Alliance Christmas House

November 17, 2007 - December 9, 2007

‘Tis the season for the 33rd Annual Alliance Children’s Theatre’s Christmas House, La Maison Enchantée.  Located in Buckhead, the French manor will be open to the public from November 17 to December 9. Designed by Harrison Design Associates and built by Steven West Custom Homes, this year’s home is sure to dazzle visitors from all over the area.

Benefiting the work of the Alliance Children’s Theatre, this is a major fund raising project of the theatre.  This fantastic façade celebrates Atlanta’s love for children, beautiful homes and the spirit of Christmas.  Each year some of the city’s foremost designers and florists decorate one of Atlanta’s premier residences for the holidays.  The doors are then opened to the public for $20 per ticket at the door.  The house is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  A café serving lunch and snacks as well as a special shop by Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts are also located on the site.

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Visit Serenbe!

This past weekend, I visited Serenbe for the 7th Annual Afternoon in the Country presented by the Atlanta Chapter Les Dames d'Escoffier International.  Serenbe is a 900 acre community located in the newly formed city of Chattahoochee Hill Country in South Fulton.  This new city consists of 40,000 acres protected with a master plan that calls for 80 percent green space.  Serenbe consists of three communities:  Selborne, Crossroads and Grange.  Living options include cottages, townhomes, live/work spaces, estates and farms with prices ranging from the high 300s to over 1 million.  There is a beautiful Inn, organic farms, horse stables, restaurants, an art gallery, upscale shops and much more! 

Serenbe is a must see and a wonderful day trip.  I will be visiting Serenbe in December for it's 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, December 2, 2007.  The residents open up their homes to artists to display their work.  It's an unique shopping experience. 

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Fall Festival Open House

Keller Williams Realty/Atlanta Classic and Hanwell Holiday Homes are hosting a Fall Festival Open House this Saturday, November 3, 2007, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Dogwood Estates in the heart of historic Hapeville.  On site agents, Scott Eaves and Gregory Rayford, will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, there will be face painting and childern's activities, hourly door prize drawings, music and much more!  Tour our decorated model home and learn more about our current buyer and agent incentives!

Dogwood Estates is an enclave of craftsman-style homes priced from the high 200's featuring 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms, inviting front porches, wood burning fireplaces, hardwood floors, extensive molding, gourmet kitchens, granite countertops in the kitchen and baths, travertine tile, stainless steel appliance packages, luxury master suites, bonus rooms, 2 car garages, huge, entertaining decks and so much more!  For more information contact Scott Eaves @ (404) 518-3820.

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Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival

Saturday, October 27, 2007
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 28, 2007
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival will feature more than 150 arts and crafts vendors,  children's activities, food, entertainment and a fresh harvest market with fresh vegetables, pumpkins, corn stalks and more!  The festival will be in the Smyrna Village Green. 

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