Atlanta has made it onto many lists in the past year. From the “Best Place to Buy a Home” to the “Most Wired Cities,” Atlanta is consistently making it into the top 10. Instead of being a city that is known for being the best in one particular aspect, we have a city that is great all-around. Just take a look for yourself (now there were so many lists that Atlanta was on, we couldn’t include them all. So, these are just a few examples – for the entire list, visit the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce website):

• “Top Cities with the Most Fortune 500 Headquarters,” from Fortune magazine, May 5, 2008 – Atlanta is #5
• “Global Cities Index,” from Foreign Policy magazine, November/December 2008 – Atlanta is #8
• “Metro Areas with Largest Population Increase 00 – 07,” from U.S. Census Bureau, March 27, 2008 – Atlanta is #1
• “America’s Fastest-Growing Large & Small Metros,” From Forbes, January 30, 2008 – Atlanta is #3
• “Best Cities for Jobs,” from Forbes, January 10, 2008 – Atlanta is #4

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The first “upscale resident” has now moved to 1010 Midtown, the initial phase of the massive 12th & Midtown mixed-use development underway in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.

The jackal-headed god Anubis was believed to be the guide and protector of the dead in ancient Egypt, and has arrived in Midtown to pave the way for the new exhibition “Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs,” which opens November 15 at the Atlanta Civic Center.

This new exhibition spans 2,000 years of history and highlights some of the most significant rulers of ancient Egypt, showcasing the lives and splendor of the Egyptian pharaohs. With more than 50 treasures from King Tut’s tomb and more than 70 priceless artifacts from some of the most powerful pharaohs in Egyptian history on display, visitors will get a sense of how life – and art – evolved under various rulers.

Anubis has served as the protector of King Tut’s treasures in Vienna and London, where he approached the city floating down the River Thames. At five tons and 25 feet, Anubis makes an imposing guide and protector for King Tutankhamun’s treasures and we are thrilled to now welcome him to Midtown Atlanta.

More information about 12th & Midtown at www.12thandmidtown.com

More information about “Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs” at www.tutlanta.com

According to an article published by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, all of the hype surrounding the demise in the real estate market has been overly exaggerated. While there are many markets suffering greatly, Atlanta is not one of them. The well known housing bubble that affected Florida, California and Nevada was never anything larger than a tiny little bump in Atlanta. The stable Atlanta real estate market is nothing that you haven’t heard before, but what it means is that once the decline in the market is over and we begin the uphill process of returning to a booming market, Atlanta will bounce back faster than these other markets that were hit harder. Of course, this fact makes perfect sense – if we didn’t fall as far as the rest of the nation, then we don’t have as far to climb. Housing prices are expected to be higher than they were at the peak of the previous cycle in only few short years. The number of inventory homes currently available are going to be absorbed in the coming year due to Atlanta’s economy and job growth. Once these available homes are snapped up, there will be a shift in the supply and demand, causing housing prices to increase. Another aspect of the housing market you should consider is that there is a shift in what is considered a desirable location.

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It’s no secret that the master-planned development in Midtown Atlanta, 12th & Midtown, is going to be home to many high-end retailers. Well, I’m here to tell you that the retail plan is coming together, and, in no time at all, Midtown will be the epicenter for unique shopping, dining, living, arts and entertainment for Atlanta. I can guarantee that the 12th & Midtown district will feature numerous one-of-a-kind boutiques and restaurants, offering Atlantan’s a recreational experience that they can get no where else. I know this because the retail partner Selig has traveled extensively over the past year to find the very BEST shops and restaurants within each of the 10 categories represented in the merchandising plan.

The 10 categories in the retail plan are fashion, jewelry, home furnishings, gifts and accessories, home electronics, health & beauty, services, entertainment, books & music, gourmet food and restaurants. Once we reveal the first retailers at 12th & Midtown, you’ll be able to understand how truly unique life at 12th & Midtown will be.

This makes now the perfect opportunity to buy a new Atlanta condo

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