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The heart of downtown Atlanta is one of the only sections of Atlanta that still shows some traces of urban architecture of the 19th century -- long before the advent of expressways and the automobile-centered lifestyle for which Atlanta has become notorious. As a result, there are small enclaves -- such as the Fairlie-Poplar neighborhood -- that put out true urban vibes. Loft and condo conversions in downtown compose a residential boomlet, and the Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association is tapping into that new growth.
Downtown Atlanta is still working on becoming the 24-hour city that we all would like to see. Two big contributors to that vision, Georgia State University and Centennial Olympic Park are the anchors for the revitalization of downtown. Nearby to the park are the Georgia Dome (the home of the Atlanta Falcons) and the Georgia World Congress Center. All three are state-owned and together compose one of the largest sports/entertainment/convention centers in the world.
Don't forget that downtown is also home to a couple more "feathered" professional sports teams: the Atlanta Hawks and the Atlanta Thrashers. They both play in Philips Arena, a state-of-the-art facility which also hosts major concert events. A number of downtown developments have rolled out proposed plans for better transportation, more parks, more retail and more unification among the downtown areas. We can’t wait to see what this city holds!  It's our job to know EVERYTHING about the intown Atlanta neighborhoods, the Buckhead area, and the city of Decatur. Ask us any question. Or request a FREE information package. There's no obligation, and we promise to get back to you quickly...
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First Time Buyers >The Seller May Pay
The costs of buying a home may be daunting. For example, you may have finally saved enough for a down payment on your first home, with a little left over to buy the furniture you will need. Then you hear about having to pay closing costs you weren't anticipating, and this may seem like a real setback.
One way to cover such a shortage is to make the sellers an offer that calls for them to credit you for some of the closing costs. As a rule, the sellers may pay a maximum of 3 percent of the sales price if the buyer is putting five percent down. If the buyer is making a down payment of 10 percent or more, the seller can contribute up to 6 percent of the sales price to cover the buyer's closing costs. Some items, such as prepaid taxes and the first month's mortgage payment, must be paid by the buyers. Sellers may also contribute to paying the appraisal, points, title insurance, settlement attorney fees, state or local transfer taxes and similar items.
Keep in mind that if the credit is included in the price of the house, the appraiser will have to justify the amount, based on sales prices of similar homes in the neighborhood.
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What is considered the world's tallest building?
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The 185-story CN Tower in Toronto, Canada is the world's tallest free-standing building, rising to 1,815 feet. |
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