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Oakland Park now selling LEED certified condos in Atlanta
I had the pleasure of previewing Oakland Park with a group of my fellow EcoBrokers yesterday. OP is Atlanta's first LEED [Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design] certified multi-family residential development to market so it's naturally on my radar. It's a little over 1/2 mile from the King Memorial MARTA Station but it's such an outstanding development I'm qualifying it for my Rail Estate Rebate when you choose to purchase one of the condominiums with me as your trusty Buyer's Agent. For my visit I opted to make the walk from MARTA which is on the north side of Oakland Cemetery. OP is appropriately named as it sits across the street from the southeast corner of the cemetery. Those who choose to make the connection between OP and MARTA on foot can do so through one of Atlanta's most historically significant green spaces.
After the short trek the other EcoBrokers and I were treated to refreshment and organic munchies at Stella Italian Trattoria located on the street level of the development. Alan Altman and Valencia Justice of the on-site sales team were our gracious host and hostess and made the tour very enjoyable.
The first thing I noticed when entering the residential area was the lack of the typical new construction smell due to the use of low volatile organic compound [VOC] paints, adhesives, sealants and carpeting throughout the building. Typically my eyes would have been burning within minutes of walking down the carpeted hallways. Improved indoor air quality is a primary benefit of LEED construction. Other eco-friendly features of the homes include:
- Operable, low-emittance, double-paned windows
- Bamboo flooring in kitchen and living areas
- Dual flush toilets and high performance plumbing fixtures
- Energy Star appliances
- High efficiency heating and cooling
- On-site recycling center
- Steel and concrete construction
- Drought-resistance landscaping
- Moped/bike racks
Premium amenities include:
- Dramatic community rooftop sun-deck with barbecue and stunning city skyline views that will never be blocked [because of the cemetery]
- Controlled access parking deck
- Free high-speed WiFi throughout the property
- Fitness center
- Deep private balconies and patios
- Grant Park location
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Oakland Park has three condos available that qualify for the Eastside TAD Affordable Housing Purchase Program. This is an outstanding program that makes buying Intown a reality for working class individuals. Great for teachers, civic employees, and lots of other deserving individuals who don't currently own a home and make less than $57,000 per year. This program gives the Buyer the opportunity to purchase a home with a market value of $190,000 or above and they only have to qualify for a mortgage of $144,000 and make payments on the $144,000 mortgage. There are also several other down payment assistance programs that can be used in conjunction with the TAD program. OP recently had a Buyer close with a mortgage of $112,000 on a $200,000 condominium!
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