Buckhead Landmark Building 90% Leased

Atlanta's leading real estate development firm, Regent Partners has leased close to 90% of  the commercial space available in its luxury mixed-use tower, Sovereign Buckhead. Restaurant, Bistro Niko, Asset Preservation Advisors, Crescent Wealth Management and the Law Firm of Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn, & Dial have all joined the Sovereign community. Sovereign's success comes at a time when Buckhead faces historically high class A office vacancy rates.


In addition to their recent commercial success, Sovereign has also seen residential growth with the sale of two the luxury condos during the third quarter, including one of the Penthouse units. This new home will be the highest residence in the city of Atlanta.


It's wonderful news to everyone in the real estate industry that Sovereign is doing so well. Let's all hope that this is the beginning of an economic turnaround and soon we will begin to see vacant buildings full and homes sold again.

Affordable Atlanta Condos at the Lofts at 5300

The Lofts at 5300 are unlike any other condominium in Atlanta because of their unique zoning regulations placing them in Chamblee’s Mid City District. The district is zoned for both residential and commercial use, making it the perfect location for residents to enjoy a live, work, play lifestyle.

Residents of the Atlanta loft condos enjoy an easy walk to numerous neighborhood eateries, antique shops, art galleries, and coffee shops. Additionally, the unique location is conveniently situated near the newly converted biking and walking trail. The trail, once an old railroad, includes more than two acres of a linear park. The trail features brick pavers, an observation deck, benches and beautiful landscaping. Everyone, including bikers, dog walkers, and active runners can enjoy the beautiful and quite retreat the trail affords them.

The live, work, play lifestyle enjoyed by residents at the Lofts at 5300 is made even easier with the Chamblee MARTA station right across the street. Additionally, the lofts are close to Lenox and Phipps Plaza so shoppers have nearby access to some of Atlanta’s finest stores. Such a convenient location means residents have the freedom to leave their car at home while they spend an evening or day out on the town.

Buckhead Boutique To Outfit Sovereign's New Model

Sovereign, the luxury high-rise mixed-use condominium in the heart of Buckhead just announced that Pieces, a Buckhead boutique, will be outfitting a model home.

Pieces is a Buckhead store that specializes in unique furnishing and accessories with a sophisticated and youthful style. Lee Kleinhelter, who opened Pieces in 2004, says her background in interior design has helped to make Pieces one of the top home accessory shops in Atlanta. Her eye for stylish and unexpected pieces makes her boutique a regular with national and local magazines including Elle Decor, Lucky and InStyle.

Kleinhelter is excited to bring unexpected pieces to Sovereign's luxury high-rise setting.

The home she will be designing is a 2,500 square foot two bedroom, two and one half bath condo on Sovereign's 33rd floor. The home has floor to ceiling windows, 11-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, custom cabinetry and natural stone countertops. A den, large living room, formal dining room and European-style gourmet kitchen round out the floor plan.

Luxury high rise displays new original art display

Todd Murphy, internationally acclaimed artist and curator for Buckhead's 50-story mixed use tower Sovereign, recently unveiled 20 new pieces of art.

Todd produced this collection of pieces, 20 separate five by ten foot light boxes, for the residential art collection that is displayed throughout the luxury highrise Sovereign.

These original works span the elevator lobbies of floors 28 through 47, each depicting a metamorphosing segment of a continuous tree and varied specimens of birds. This installation pays tribute to Atlanta's deep roots and cultural evolution.

Todd hopes that each new installation will amaze residents and visitors to this already unique building. In 2008, Todd procured and implemented Sovereign's principle art collection seeking various works from renowned artists including Deborah Butterfield and REM lead singer Michael Stipe.

On the amenity levels, floors 28 and 29, a gallery showcase of retrospective fine art photography is on display with works from famed photographers Willy Ronis and Elliot Erwitt and contemporary pieces by locals such as Sally Mann, Massimo Vitali and Joel Meyerwitz.

Todd's work has been exhibited in museums and galleries across the United States, Europe and Asia. He has been a visiting artist and lecturer at the University of Georgia, University of California San Francisco, University of Virginia, University of South Carolina and the High Museum of Art inAtlanta. His work includes paintings, sculptures, site-specific work and experiential design. He has been a consultant to Fortune 500 companies, private corporations and non-profits. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Mythic Imagination Institute.

For more information about this upscale Atlanta condo community, please call 404-266-3344 or visit Sovereign.

Sovereign Amenities Offer the Ultimate in Elegance

When you purchase a new condominium at Sovereign in Buckhead you get so much more than a luxury home, you get an upscale lifestyle with resort-style amenities and unparralleled services. The state-of-the-art amenity package includes a zero-entry saline-infused heated pool, outdoor fireplace, 5,500 square foot fitness and spa area, climate controlled wine room and much more. Sovereign also features a casual club room and private club room as well as more than one-half million square feet of "Class A" office/retail space.

In addition to the amazing amenities, all new residents currently receive two-year memberships to the famed Buckhead Club, located on the 26th floor. The club offers panoramic views of the Buckhead and Atlanta skyline and includes a state-of-the-art kitchen, enhanced technology solutions, custom decor, member lounge, wine storage and ball room.

With all that Sovereign has to offer both residents and locals, parking for residents will never be a problem. Residents have two parking options with valet parking and assigned parking. Employees of businesses in the building will have a separate entrance and parking garage allowing stress free parking for residents.

Sovereign has a lot to offer both residents and the city of Atlanta. For more information on this luxury Buckhead community, call 404-266-3344 or visit www.sovereignbuckhead.com.

Sovereign Wins Multiple Dream Home Awards

Sovereign was recently named the winner of two Dream Home Awards, Gold Award Winner in the "Best Condominium or Loft Home Over $500,000" category and Silver Award Winner in the "Best Condominium or Loft of the Year" category. The Dream Home Awards are presented to companies and individuals who assist in creating America's Dream Homes and set new standards of excellence in the Nation's Building Industry. Builders, developers, architects, interior designers and marketing professionals judge the competition, which is open to interior designers, architects, builders, remodelers, communities and trade contractors. Firms from all 50 states are invited to compete for awards in numerous categories including: custom home products, interior design, commercial and mixed-use projects as well as the prestigious Community of the Year, Home of the Year and Community Service of the Year. The Dream Home Awards also recognize individual trades for unique products and services assisting the building process.

These two awards are the most recent for the luxury Buckhead condominium community. Sovereign and Regents Partners, LLC have received many awards throughout the past few years including the Best of the Best Award in McGraw-Hill Construction's national competition, 2007 Deal of the Year for Mixed-Use Development by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and more. For more information on this award-winning community, call 404-266-3344 or visit www.sovereignbuckhead.com.

Nominations Now Open for Development of Excellence Awards

ULI Atlanta has announced the call for entries for their 2009 Development of Excellence, Dan Sweat and Frank Carter Awards. The awards program honors real estate legends and outstanding real estate projects across the Southeast. ULI is accepting nominations for awards in four categories relating to exceptional performance in real estate development: Project of the Year, the Sustainable Development Award, the Frank Carter Community Achievement Award and the Dan Sweat Community Leadership Award. Entries for this year's awards must be received by May 5, 2009.

Winners will be announced at the ULI Atlanta District's Annual Awards Dinner, scheduled for September 24, 2009 at the Georgia Aquarium. To enter, visit http://www.uliatlantaawards.com. If you have questions about the Development of Excellence awards, call 770-951-8500.

Closings Happening Now at Sovereign

Sovereign, located at 3344 Peachtree Road, is a 635-foot, 50-story tower including more than one-half million square feet of Class A office and retail space crowned by 82 luxurious residences available for immediate closing and move-in. Homes at Sovereign are priced from $1 million and begin on the building's 26th story affording penthouse-like views from all residences, and a sky terrace with private residential amenities. The exclusive condominium homes range in size from more than 1,700 square feet to more than 10,000 square feet. Each residence provides a unique environment with a large variety of floorplans, views and spacious terrace configurations. The top two stories include some 19,000 square feet of penthouse living that is divided into distinctive homes. Features of these luxurious homes include 10'-14' ceilings with panoramic curtain walls, hardwood floors, natural stone, custom cabinetry, granite kitchen countertops, fireplaces and more.

The amazing amenity package completes the exclusive lifestyle at Sovereign. Residents have their own Lobby and Concierge Club Service on the 26th level. Also on the 26th level - a private skyline pool with a spa and an open air terrace complete with an outdoor fireplace, offering breathtaking views while swimming, relaxing or entertaining. Additional amenities include an executive fitness and spa area, banquet rooms and a private climate controlled wine room.

Sovereign is developed by Atlanta-based Regent Partners, LLC. To learn more about the exclusive lifestyle at Sovereign and how you can become a resident, call 404-266-3344 or visit www.sovereignbuckhead.com.

Bowen Family Homes offers 2.75% Interest

It is a first time home buyers dream. Atlanta home builder, Bowen Family Homes has extended their unbelievable interest rate offer of 2.75 percent*. The low interest rate was originally set to expire on Jan. 15, but the new home builder has decided to continue offering home buyers Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans at the 2.75 percent interest rate on qualifying 30-day closings only.

“The FHA insures private loans, making borrowers' dreams come true by helping them transition into home ownership,” said Steve Palmer, Chief Financial Officer of Bowen Family Homes. “We are thrilled to extend our low interest rate offer, so that we can continue to help potential home buyers purchase their perfect home at prices they can afford.”

Bowen Family Homes’ low interest rate offer is based on a full-term 30-year standard FHA loan at a 4.75 percent interest rate and a sales price of $200,000. The first year interest rate is 2.75 percent and second year interest rate is 3.75 percent with years three through 30 at 4.75 percent. To take advantage of this limited time offer, call 1-877 MY BOWEN or email Bowen Family Homes at mybowen@bowenfamilyhomes.com for details. For locations and directions to communities in metro Atlanta visit www.bowenfamilyhomes.com.

North Georgia Golf Course Designed by Denis Griffiths

Blairsville Golf Community set to open Summer 2009

Golf course designer, Denis Griffiths has designed approximately 100 golf courses internationally, including in England, Spain, South Africa, Japan and many other countries. Recently Griffiths became the only American to have ever designed a course in St. Andrews and now he brings that Scottish experience to Old Union, a course in the North Georgia mountains that features an obvious Scottish flair. Old Union is located at Blairsville's newest community, Owen Glen.

Griffiths has been designing courses for 38 years and the mountain setting, whether it be in Colorado or North Georgia, is his favorite type of geography. His philosophy is to design the best course with minimum natural disturbance. Old Union weaves beautifully through the natural meadows, creeks and woods. A valley location offers the relatively flat land that is preferred for designing golf courses and also provides the rare opportunity to play the course on foot or by cart. The course features several natural water features including Ivy Log Creek which meanders perfectly throughout the course and adds to the beauty of the natural surroundings.

Owen Glen, developed by Ivy Log Development, will feature one- to three-acre home sites. A mix of estate home sites, including some golf course sites, will be released in Phase One. Sales of the initial 26 home sites are underway and incentives such as a one year golf membership will be included. Home sites at Owen Glen are priced from the $70,000s. For more information on Owen Glen, call 770-659-2942 or visit www.OwenGlen.com.