Christi

Thank you for all your advice. There were so many foreclosures in our neighborhood that resales were being overlooked. After two years on the market, our house finally sold this week. Now two more homes in the neighborhood are going to foreclosure. I have never missed a payment, sent one late, etc. even for the last two years making two payments. It is not easy buying the American dream. SO I'm glad that nightmare is over. - Fri Jun 19 2009, 09:27

Hi James
My husband works in downtown Atlanta, too. He parks in the rideshare parking less than a mile from the house. He rides the Douglas County vanpool (New vans--very convenient.) We moved to GA 3 years ago. We live in Lithia Springs, GA -17 miles west of Atlanta. It takes them under 30 minutes to get to work (usually around 20-25.) Check out the crime statistics--it's low for us. Our neighborhood (Lithia Ridge) has 65 homes all under 4 years old and less than $200,000--some with finished basements. We have a 5 bed 3 bath (approx 2700 sq ft.) There are many kids in the neighborhood and the schools are close by. Shopping malls, etc. are in Douglasville--the next town over from us. Good Luck, congratulations on your new job, and welcome to Atlanta! - Fri Oct 17 2008, 05:19

Hi
Douglas County has low taxes. Lithia Christian Academy is in Lithia Springs Ga, about 17 miles west of Atlanta. There are many newer homes in that area well within your price range. We have a 5 bedroom 3 bath within 1/2 mile of the school--it has K-12 I believe. Lithia Ridge Subdivision is a very culturally diverse neighborhood with 65 homes in it all under 4 years old and well within your price range. It is just a few minutes from the interstate and close to Douglasville with malls, shopping, etc. - Wed Oct 15 2008, 09:23