Chances are if you are going to my condo site (http://www.atlantaSKYrise.com) and blog, you are probably looking to view property listings and get as much detailed condo information as possible. I know there are numerous websites you can use to get information and search properties, but my goal is to have a content rich site where you can do everything you need, all in one place.

My site is updated throughout each and every day with the newest properties to hit the market, so it will show every single property available in Atlanta and the surrounding areas – provided they are listed in the MLS. For newer condo buildings, please contact me to find out what is available. Sometimes the developer/seller will only put a handful of listings in the MLS, while there are still a good number available to purchase. Remember to sign up for automatic updates!

Highlights on atlantaSKYrise ®:

• Convenient drop down to select your luxury condo project
• Access to all available Atlanta Penthouse listings – use the handy Penthouse Slider for quick access
• Multiple Options available to view available properties (with quick links to New Condo Listings, Price Drops and Foreclosures)
  • Search by Interactive map
  • Search by Radius *NEW
  • Search the entire MLS database live. Search condos, plus single family homes and & rentals
  • Search within a specific map area
  • Search pre-foreclosure and foreclosures
  • Search for price changes
• Register to save your searches and favorite properties
• Receive email alerts when I update my blog or send my e-blasts

Here is a recap of the most recently updated MLS features on atlantaSKYrise.com:

Highlight updates include: Full Screen Mode, Search Active, Backup/Contingent and Pending Listings, Radius Search Option, Birds Eye View of Property Location, Similar Listings Tab, Multiple Listing Price History, Add RSS Feeds for Easy Viewing of New/Updated Property Listings, Include Just or Exclude Pre-Foreclosure, Short Sale, Bank/Lender Owned Properties.

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The St. Regis Residences Buckhead has planted its feet firmly at the top of the condo market, closing yet another shell in the 53-unit building. Yes, a shell for over $8,000,000 in the Atlanta condo market.

Residences 2410 and 2430 were sold to one buyer for $8,317,650 and have approximately 11,715 square feet of space – which works out to be $710 per square foot before any type of build-out.

Could we be at a turning point in the luxury condo market? The answer is yes on so many levels. You have heard me say it before. Our condo inventory has shrunk to unheard of levels and most of the buildings are near a complete sell-out of their inventory. The Ritz-Carlton Residences Buckhead has sold out of their two- and three-bedroom condos. The Brookwood has nothing left. Astoria has a few left.

There really aren’t many choices for new “shell” construction in Atlanta. Your choices are either the St. Regis Residences Buckhead or The Residences at the Mandarin Oriental. Other than these two condominium projects, you would have to completely gut your unit of choice and start from scratch. That could get very costly.

What’s for sale at the St. Regis Buckhead?

Since re-launching its sales program, The Residences at W Atlanta – Downtown has sold 12 of its 74 units in 2012 for a total of $3,896,800. (The average sales price for a unit sold in 2012 is $324,733.)

While not earth shattering numbers by any means, it does show the new pricing in the building has started to attract buyers in the downtown Atlanta area. I knew it would be a slow start, but hopefully they are going to pick up some momentum this year. I think the condos are absolutely gorgeous, with sleek Italian kitchens, floor-to-ceiling-windows and fantastic amenities/services of the W Hotel brand. There are plenty of investor leasing permits available, so contact me if you are interested!

I’m curious to know why you think the condos have been not selling as quickly as other buildings around town. Comment on my post here or send me a private message.

What’s for sale at The Residences at W Atlanta – Downtown?

Regent Partners has been on a roll lately and condo sales in the ultimate luxury Buckhead tower, Sovereign, have picked up steam. In 2012, 19 luxury condominiums sold for a total of $30,262,500 – which works out to be an average of $1,592,763 per unit. Compare that with 1010 Midtown closing just under the same dollar value ($29 million), but having to sell 82 more units to get there. And no, I’m not comparing the two buildings, just dollar values.

About half of the buyers at Sovereign opted to finance their purchases, while half paid cash. Financing options have become more favorable for condo buyers, which is why we are finally seeing buildings around town close more of their units.

Oh yeah, and I closed two sales in the building last year (units 4502 and 3203) for a combined total of $2,925,000.

What’s for sale at Sovereign in Buckhead, Atlanta?

The St. Regis Buckhead steadily closes units at the top of the condo market.

Residence 1510 sold December 21st for $3,659,880 and had approximately 4,357 square feet of space – which works out to be $840 per square foot. This particular unit was completely finished and was sold unfurnished, unlike many of the the untis being purchased. Most buyers in the building are purchasing shells and opting for completely custom spaces.

Suzanne Kessler Interiors designed the stunning space. Check it out the photos by clicking the link to the right. Click Here for More Photos & the Rest of the Feature

Chances are if you are going to my condo site (http://www.atlantaSKYrise.com) and blog, you are probably looking to view property listings and get as much detailed condo information as possible. I know there are numerous websites you can use to get information and search properties, but my goal is to have a content rich site where you can do everything you need, all in one place.

My site is updated throughout each and every day with the newest properties to hit the market, so it will show every single property available in Atlanta and the surrounding areas – provided they are listed in the MLS. For newer condo buildings, please contact me to find out what is available. Sometimes the developer/seller will only put a handful of listings in the MLS, while there are still a good number available to purchase. Remember to sign up for automatic updates!

Highlights on atlantaSKYrise ®:

• Convenient drop down to select your luxury condo project
• Access to all available Atlanta Penthouse listings – use the handy Penthouse Slider for quick access
• Multiple Options available to view available properties (with quick links to New Condo Listings, Price Drops and Foreclosures)
  • Search by Interactive map
  • Search by Radius *NEW
  • Search the entire MLS database live. Search condos, plus single family homes and & rentals
  • Search within a specific map area
  • Search pre-foreclosure and foreclosures
  • Search for price changes
• Register to save your searches and favorite properties
• Receive email alerts when I update my blog or send my e-blasts

Here is a recap of the most recently updated MLS features on atlantaSKYrise.com:

Highlight updates include: Full Screen Mode, Search Active, Backup/Contingent and Pending Listings, Radius Search Option, Birds Eye View of Property Location, Similar Listings Tab, Multiple Listing Price History, Add RSS Feeds for Easy Viewing of New/Updated Property Listings, Include Just or Exclude Pre-Foreclosure, Short Sale, Bank/Lender Owned Properties.

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On The Go Searching – If you are on a mobile device, such as an iPad or iPhone, you will be redirected to my new mobile idx interface when you click on the “Property Search” drop down menu. This should make it much easier to search properties when you are out and about, or if you are at home on your iPad looking for condos. The new mobile interface is fitted to your mobile device screen size and is presented in a very clear, easy to follow format. Stay connected all the time! Click Here for More Photos & the Rest of the Feature