A new workspace, CommonGrounds, recently opened in Atlanta, according to a news release.

The new 49,506 square-foot office is the company’s first foray on the East Coast.

Where Is CommonGrounds Workspace Located In Atlanta?

The CommonGrounds Workspace is  located at 999 Peachtree Street NE. Here’s a map to help you find it.

“Our Midtown Atlanta workplace meets the needs of companies that are expanding in Atlanta and looking to take advantage of our enterprise-grade Space-as-a-Service platforms,” said Jacob Bates, Chief Executive Office for CommonGrounds Workplace.

CommonGrounds Workspace is situated in 999 Peachtree, a 28-story building with awesome views of the Midtown Atlanta skyline. Here are some of the amenities included in the building:

• Roof deck
• Fitness Center
• Peachtree Club restaurant

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Housing Market Trends

The median sale price of homes in Atlanta is $322,000, with an average of 50 days on
the market and homes selling for 2.3% under list price. The typical down payment
hovers around 12.9 percent. Compare these prices and view trends in the real estate
industry using the US housing market page. Click here to compare these prices to
the US Housing Market.

The Atlanta housing market is considered somewhat competitive, with a Compete Score
of 59 out of 100 according to Redfin’s Compete Score. Compete Score rates how
difficult it could be to buy a home in a certain area. In Atlanta, homes sell for about 2%
below list price and will have a pending offer around 50 days.

What are the Most Popular Neighborhoods in Atlanta?

These are the top 10 most popular neighborhoods in Atlanta based on the total views
from real estate customers over the past year. Read more about the most popular neighborhoods in Atlanta or view homes for sale in each of these neighborhoods below.

Neighborhood Average Home Price

What are the Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Atlanta?

These are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta based on the median home
price in each area where at least 20 homes have been sold in 2020. Read more about
the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta or view homes for sale in these
neighborhoods below.

Neighborhood Median List Price

Which Atlanta School Districts are the Best?

GreatSchools' Summary Rating calculation is based on four of the school's themed
ratings: Test Scores, Student/Academic Progress, College Readiness, and Equity. Find
out more about the themed ratings.

Elementary School: With a rating of 10/10, Oakhurst Elementary School, located in
Decatur, is the top elementary school in Atlanta. Oakhurst has 544 students enrolled,
making up grades preschool through third. Oakhurst has top scores in equity with 9/10,
and test scores with 10/10.

Middle school: Inman Middle School, with 1,075 students, grades six through eight,
holds the number one spot for middle schools in Atlanta with a score of 8/10. Inman
also has top test scores, rating 10/10.

High school: Decatur High School, grades 9 through 12, is the number one high school
in Atlanta, with a score of 10/10 for college readiness, and 9/10 for test scores. Decatur
High School has a population of 1,339 students.

Atlanta Employment Information

Living in Atlanta

What is There to Do and See in Atlanta?

If you’re moving to Atlanta, you’ll quickly realize that there is no shortage of things to do.
Whether you’re a history buff, a food connoisseur, a thrill seeker, or simply enjoy the

outdoors, there’s something for you. Read more about local insights on great
restaurants, attractions, and outdoor activities.

Atlanta Attractions

• Georgia Aquarium: With over 100,000 animals it’s no wonder the Georgia
  Aquarium is considered one of the largest in the United States.
• High Museum of Art: Founded in 1905 and located in the city’s art district,
  Midtown, the High Museum of Art collection includes over 15,000 pieces.
• The Zoo Atlanta: Spend the day learning about various animals from all different
  regions of the globe, including the African Elephant, African Lion, Bornean
  Orangutan, and the Clouded Leopard.

Best Eats in Atlanta

• Busy Bee Cafe: Located in downtown Atlanta, the cafe has been popular among
  residents since opening in 1947, bringing customers traditional soul food in a
  cozy environment.
• Southern City Kitchen Midtown: Situate yourself by the fireplace in the 1920s
  bungalow and enjoy the creative approach Southern City Kitchen Midtown takes
  on classic Southern cuisine.
• Poor Calvin’s: Enjoy thai cuisine with a southern twist at this modern and
  intimate fusion restaurant.
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Outdoor Activities

• Atlanta Botanical Garden: Escape the city and visit this 30-acre garden oasis,
  located in the heart of Midtown. Spend time wandering through the different
  gardens, including the Edible Garden, the Lou Glenn Children’s Garden, and the
  Cascades Garden.
• Centennial Olympic Park: This park dates back to 1996 where spectators of the
  Centennial Olympic Games would gather. You can escape the hustle and bustle
  of the city in this 22-acre park filled with artwork, playgrounds, and fountains.
• Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail: Ride your bike or walk along the Atlanta Beltline
  Eastside Trail and take in views of the city, stop and grab a bite to eat at a
  restaurant along the trail, and access several parks easily, including the
  Piedmont Park, Fourth Ward Park, and Inman Park.

Atlanta Weather Trends

Average January Low 32.6° 21.7°

What is Atlanta’s Public Transportation Like?

Transportation in Atlanta ranks 15th in the country for best public transit systems. There
are many options for transportation, including by car, MARTA Public Transit System,
streetcars, rideshare services, walking, and biking. You’re able to find routes and
information for public transit through the MARTA website, and information for cyclists on
the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, site.

How are the Traffic Conditions in Atlanta?

Because of the city's growing popularity, Atlanta’s traffic trends have seen better days.
And, like any bustling city, there are times of the day you’ll want to avoid driving or
commuting if possible. If not, make sure to plan ahead and be prepared for a slight
delay. According to TomTom, the best time to avoid commuting on weekdays is 7 a.m.
to 9 a.m., and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Depending on the day of the week, the trends may differ
slightly. For example, Thursday seems to be more congested from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. than
other days of the week. However, no matter the day, the traffic in the evening seems to
be slightly more congested than during the morning commute.

Atlanta Moving and Real Estate

Resources

Moving Companies: Atlanta Home Movers, Top Dawg Moving, Bring it! Movers, Mark
and Mover, B&B Movers, Inc..
Storage Companies: Life Storage, Your Extra Attic, Cross Country Movers, Atlanta
PRO Moving Services, CubeSmart Self Storage.
Cable Services: AT&T, Xfinity, HughesNet, Viasat.
Water and Sewage: Atlanta Watershed Management.

The color of your skin can dictate where you live in America, according to findings from the Pew Center for Research.

In Atlanta, like many other areas, you can’t help but notice some areas are heavily populated by one race, even though its features are similar to other areas of town.

Over the past 30-plus years, residential segregation by income has skyrocketed nationwide, the Pew Center said in an analysis on the top. The issue is especially pronounced in 27 of the nation’s 30 largest major metropolitan areas.

The institution analyzed housing patterns and incomes in large metropolitan areas to arrive at the figures. Atlanta makes the top 10 on the list.

Here Are The Top 10 Most Racially Segregated Metro Areas In America

1. New York City
2. Los Angeles
3. Chicago
4. Philadelphia
5. Houston
6. Dallas
7. Washington DC
8. Miami
9. Boston
10. Atlanta

The study concludes that housing patterns are largely shaped by income inequality. which has led to fewer neighborhoods of mixed income or middle class.

The study said key differences separated the cities on the list. For instance, the study noted:

 “For example, 41% of the lower-income households in the New York metropolitan area are situated in a majority lower-income census tract, compared with 26% of the lower-income households in the Atlanta area.”

To quantify the cities, the Pew Center devised a single Residential Income Segregation Index (RISI) score for each of the nation’s top 30 metropolitan areas.

Atlanta had a 41 RISI score among the nation’s 10 largest metro areas, which was on the lower end. Houston (61) and Dallas (60) have the highest RISI scores, followed closely by New York (57). At the other end of the scale, Boston (36) and Chicago (41).

Other studies indicate that residential segregation is a key metric in health disparities across the country.

Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:

• ATLANTA CORONAVIRUS GUIDE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
• How To Get Tested For COVID-19 In Atlanta 
• Social Distancing Guide: How To Do It
• COVID-9 Protection: How To Make a Face And Face Covering
• Georgia Lockdown & Re-Opening: Everything You Need To Know

The Atlanta area saw a double-digit percent increase in foreclosures over the last year, according to findings from a recent report.

Property data provider ATTOM Data Solutions’ Year-End 2019 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report shows that foreclosure filings in 2019 decreased in most cities — but not Atlanta.

Report: Foreclosures Up In Atlanta

Default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions were reported on 493,066 U.S. properties in 2019, which is a 21% decrease from the previous year.

The new figure is also down 83% from a high of nearly 3 million in 2010.

Here are the big cities that saw a double-digit increase in foreclosures:

• Baton Rouge, Louisiana (43%)
• Atlanta, Georgia (up 25%)
• Salt Lake City, Utah (up 17%)
• Orlando, Florida (up 16%)
• Portland, Oregon (up 16%)

Atlanta, especially Fulton County, is among places where it’s most affordable to rent rather than buy a home, according to a new study.

That’s not the case in other areas: Buying a home is more affordable than renting one in most metropolitan counties analyzed in a new survey.

Cheaper To Rent An Atlanta Home, Study Says

Figures from Attom Data Solutions‘ 2020 Rental Affordability Report show that owning a median-priced, three-bedroom home is more affordable than renting a three-bedroom property in 53% of the U.S. counties analyzed for the report.

Among counties with a population of 1 million or more, those most affordable for renting are:

• Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), PA (24.3%)
• Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), OH (25.6%)
• Fulton County (Atlanta), GA (26.2%)
• Oakland County, MI (outside Detroit) (26.6%)
• Wayne County (Detroit), MI (27.5%)

But those areas were the exception. In 455 of the 855 U.S. counties surveyed, the numbers showed that it’s cheaper to buy a home than rent one.

 The analysis highlights a split between different-sized markets, with ownership more affordable mainly in lightly populated counties and renting more affordable in more populous suburban or urban areas, the study says.

“Home ownership is a better deal than renting for the average wage earner in a slim majority of U.S. housing markets. However, there are distinct differences between different places, depending on the size and location from core metro areas,” said Todd Teta, chief product officer with ATTOM Data Solutions. “For sure, either buying or renting is a financial stretch or out of reach for individual wage earners throughout most of the country in the current climate. But with interest rates falling, owning a home can still be the more affordable option, even as prices keep rising.”

Last Thought

In 94, or 69%, of the 136 counties in the report that have a population of at least 500,000 or more, renting is more affordable than buying a home.

You may be wondering what it takes to buy a home in Atlanta, as the forecast for this year predicted, prices in certain areas are increasing. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find a nice home in metro Atlanta.

The first step in the process is to get pre-qualified for a mortgage.

There’s also ample opportunities to rent your home for cash. Keep up with what’s going on in Atlanta’s real estate scene on our Real Estate page.

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Atlanta real estate is experiencing some of the highest price hikes it has ever seen, especially on the south side. Now a new report says the city will have one of the hottest housing markets of 2020.

Normally, real estate experts drool over West Coast housing markets, like those in California and even Arizona and Nevada, but this year will shape up to be different.

Atlanta Among Hottest Real Estate Markets For 2020

According to a Zillow panel of experts, cities like Austin and Atlanta’s housing market is most expected to outperform the national average.

Home values are expected to grow by 2.8% in 2020, according to more than 100 economists and real estate experts surveyed by Pulsenomics and Zillow panelists.

The panel assigned scores to cities to show where the growth would likely occur. Here is a sample of results.

• • Austin: 76
  • Charlotte: 59
  • Atlanta: 51
  • Nashville: 49

Unlike the other 24 markets that were analyzed, Charlotte was the only one that no panelist said it would underperform this year.

“Having subjected buyers to a crucible of fierce competition for multiple years, many West Coast markets hit an affordability ceiling that set off declining home values in the most expensive of these,” said Skylar Olsen, Zillow’s director of economic research.

“Indeed, this price correction— a clap back from having appreciated with too much exuberance in the recent past — pushes many previously hot markets to the bottom of our experts’ list. At the top of the list are metros still providing relative affordability and thriving, amenity-rich communities that appeal to younger adults willing to make a move. These features, plus the ability to grow and add housing in the future, are attractive propositions for employers and employees alike.”

Here Are The Hottest Real Estate Markets For 2020

Many panelists expect home values in San Jose and San Francisco to continue falling in 2020, and some expect more markets in California to join them. Sixteen panelists out of the 42 that selected at least one metro said home values will fall in Los Angeles, and twelve said the same about San Diego and Riverside. 

How is The Real Estate Market In Atlanta, Georgia?

The real estate market in Georgia’s largest city is driven largely by a population and economy boom that shows no signs of ending.

Coming out of the Great Recession, Atlanta was a buyer’s market up until around 2015. That’s when it began to show all the signs of a strong seller’s market, meaning that homeowners could would be able to enjoy pricing leverage compared to the inventory.

In 2020, Atlanta is not quite a seller’s market, but is in between buying and selling, which makes for a full-on healthy real estate landscape. Can you still find real estate deals? Yes, but they are becoming less plentiful.

Atlanta has one of the best real estate markets in the country, with affordable housing in every quadrant of the city. Large backyards, manicured parcels and strong neighborhoods with ample dining amenities make it one of the top places for transplants.

Keep up with what’s going on in Atlanta’s real estate scene here.

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