Atlanta stands tall amongst modern cities offering aspiring and inspirational real estate, not least because of its imposing Bank of America Plaza reaching up for the sky at over a thousand feet tall. But Atlanta is not just about reaching for the skies, but also making sure that it has strong foundations.
Atlanta is one of the fastest growing states in the US, and with employment and the economy both stronger than almost anywhere else, the real estate market has managed to keep positive. Indeed, there is still a very significant demand for quality homes, with many businesses and companies moving to this area to enjoy the warm, very predictable climate, and to become part of this thriving community. With the business sector growing it has become increasingly necessary to develop more and more real estate, but fortunately this has been achieved at the expense of the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
Atlanta has a strong tradition of holding on to its past, and being proud of its heritage. Whereas other cities may not think twice about pulling down old buildings to erect towering monuments of steel and glass, Atlanta has managed to take pride in its older buildings, which are in many ways built to a far higher standard than many newer properties seen elsewhere.
These older buildings, formerly commercial in nature, have been transformed into some of the most stylish and attractive lofts that you are likely to find anywhere. With the solidarity that is given by sturdy brick walls, the inspiring views of Atlanta seen through the enormous windows and the open space of a loft, Atlanta has seen condos and lofts grow in popularity over the past few years at an astonishing rate.
Certainly having a look at some of these properties available it is not hard to see why they appeal. Positioned right in the heart of the city, with excellent access to roads or public transport, these lofts represent the best of both worlds. At one and the same time they offer the convenience of being close to work, and the many facilities that one might choose to enjoy in the evenings and time off, but also providing that sense of home, and tranquility that is so important in today's hectic, fast paced world.
It is very easy to take advantage of the natural space that Atlanta condos afford, and you can really let your imagination run wild. You will rarely find two condos in Atlanta that look the same on the inside, as people are able to enjoy the pleasures that interior design affords, without having to break the bank to do so. However, it is not just the commuters and city workers who are buying up these stylish condos at a rapid pace; many families also find that they make superb first homes, at a price which is extremely affordable.
The demand for homes has been growing tremendously over recent years, and despite global concerns regarding the economy and the housing market, Atlanta has seen the demand for first time homes, homes for single people and family starter homes increase by about ten percent each year. This growth rate does not seem to show any signs of slowing down either, and with prices extremely affordable it is not hard to see why so many people see Atlanta as a very viable and attractive way to start on the property ladder.
Although many projects exist in Atlanta for renovating older properties, such as warehouses and older commercial properties, and converting these into modern, stylish living spaces, there are also many projects ongoing that are creating condominiums from scratch, designing and constructing the entire building from scratch. It may surprise you to know that there is, on average, one project of this nature completed each week in Atlanta - and these spaces do not stay vacant for long either. Many people prefer the style and class that a retro condo built within an old commercial property offers, but there are many advantages to consider when looking at the newer, purpose built condo suites.
One aspect in particular which has received an increasing amount of focus is that of the environmental impact of a building, both during its construction and its on-going need for energy, and many newer purpose built Atlanta condos provide a far smaller carbon footprint to maintain them than some older properties. Atlanta is one of the leading cities in the world for new builds that take on board green issues and environmental concerns, and Atlanta is beginning to reflect that attitude.
