Atlanta is the 13th best American city to buy a home. Forbes magazine said in a new ranking of U.S. metro areas. “While the majority of the nation’s housing markets are still working toward a bottom, some cities are boasting fundamentals that make them good places to buy a home now,” Forbes reported.

Atlanta’s Liberty Park continues to be the top selling gated townhome neighborhood in the city of Atlanta. Top Reasons to buy in are:

1. The Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit is available thru December 1, 2009 and eligible to homebuyers purchasing a principal residence that has not had homeownership for the past three years previous to the day of the 2009 purchase. Some restrictions apply. For more details on the Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit: Visit Realtor.org or http://tinyurl.com/n35jsv
2. The Georgia Tax Credit became available from June 1, 2009 thru November 30, 2009. The amount og the tax credit may be allowed and not to exceed the lesser of 1/3 of the credit or the taxpayer’s income tax liability. The credit amount is the lesser of 1.2 percent of the purchase price or $1,800.00. This means a maximum of $600 may be claimed each year. Any unused tax credit can be carried forward but cannot be carried back. For more details on the Georgia Tax Credit:  http://tinyurl.com/ko9y3y
3. Close to Midtown and Downtown for entertainment.  For example, Georgia Tech, Georgia Dome, Centennial Park, The FOX Theatre, Georgia Aquarium, Georgia World Congress and Philips Arena are less than ten minutes away.
4. Restaurants and Shopping. There is a variety of restaurants and shopping centers throughout the area, including Midtown, off Howell Mill Road, Northside Drive, Atlantic Station, and along Peachtree Street.

Liberty Park Neighborhood Facts:

• Convenience to I-75, I-285 , I-85 and Hartsfield Atlanta Airport.
• Gated/manned neighborhood with low maintenance.
• All townhomes have a garage.

Directions: I-75 North or South: Exit #254 ( Moores Mill Rd). Turn right from either direction. Left on Coronet Way and travel to stop light. Left onto Marietta Blvd. Left on Bolton Road and Liberty Park will be on your left. From I-285 West: Exit #16 (South Atlanta Road). Turn left and follow for 3 miles. The road name changes to Marietta Blvd.  Left on Bolton Road and Liberty Park will be on your left.

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